There’s no doubt that Iowans know what’s best for Iowa! So, when I first took office, I knew there was no better way to hear from my constituents than to visit every county, every year. The 99 County Tour has become a tradition in Iowa, started by my friend and partner in the Senate, Chuck Grassley.
Gary R. Holland, age 79 of Adel, IA (formerly Hamburg, IA) passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022 at Adel Acres Care Center in Adel, IA.
After yet another month of below normal precipitation across the state, the water year ended with deteriorating conditions across Iowa, according to the latest Water Summary Update. The “Water Year” is defined as the period between Oct.
Hamburg’s Zayne Osborn continues his cancer fight with the knowledge that he’s not fighting this battle alone. The Hamburg community and surrounding communities have made that fact clear with support pouring in from Sidney, Nebraska City, Glenwood, Plattsmouth, Tabor, Malvern, Riverton and Rockport.
This Fire Prevention Week (October 9-15), the American Red Cross Serving Iowa urges everyone to practice their two-minute home fire escape plan and test their smoke alarms to stay safe from the nation’s most frequent disaster.
The Methodist Church of Hamburg recently spruced up the church with trim and steeple painting Thompson Painting out of Hamburg. Judy Holliman with the Methodist Church said the painting had been needed with paint cracking. Some of the condition might have been related to the flood. The church did have flood water in its basement and the high degree of humidity likely affected the paint elsewhere on the building. The Hamburg Methodist Church shares Pastor Courtney Dake with the United Trinity Church, also from Hamburg. The two churches alternate the site of their service.
Every year as we enter the fall season, it becomes clear why ornamental grasses are great additions to the landscape. They offer color, texture, movement and a bit of sophistication to the garden. Ornamental grasses are grown for their ornamental colors, patterns, forms and/or flowers.
‘Tis the season of fall. If you and your kids have been waiting for the breezy winds and falling leaves, this is the time for you. Fall is the best time for you and your kids to get out of the home and enjoy the season in its full bloom. One great idea to have fun outdoors is to come up with backyard activities that you and your family can enjoy easily!
The Hamburg United Methodist and United Trinity Churches hosted the Harvest Hoedown featuring a live musical performance by the Southwest 7 band. The event was from 5 to 8 p.m. at the United Methodist Church parking lot. Members of the public were invited free of charge to bring a lawn chair and sit to enjoy the music as well as yard games and a meal of hot dogs, chips and a drink.
Thanks to collaboration between the Iowa Space Grant Consortium, Iowa 4-H and the Iowa State University Integrated Pest Management Program, Iowa youth will participate in a global research effort to grow crops on the moon.