The Hamburg Library hosted a Zoom presentation on “Iowa and the Great Depression” on Thursday, Jan. 19, presented by the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in West Branch.
The SWI wrestling team picked up a win over Tri Center and fell in matches against Clarinda and Missouri Valley during home quad action on Tuesday, Jan. 17, in Sidney.
Q: What’s the new benefit now available to veterans in crisis? A: In 2020, the Senate unanimously passed the Veterans Comprehensive Prevention, Access to Care and Treatment (COMPACT) Act to expand access to mental health services for veterans experiencing acute suicidal crisis. Signed by President Trump, this new law means veterans will have better access to crisis prevention services so that the men and women who served in uniform won’t be turned away from any health care facility during a highly vulnerable moment in their lives.
Pictured is the snowy scene from last week’s winter blast which turned trees on Main Street in Hamburg into icy works of art. Photo submitted by Debbie Sturm of Hamburg. The snow was also perfect for sledding.
The Sidney High School speech team recently competed in the district competition and qualified three out of four entries for the state speech meet, which will be Feb. 4 at Des Moines.
Waste is a byproduct of every industry, even those that produce food. Crops and animals may feed the masses, but there are items on the farm that require disposal or recycling. Farm waste management is a practice that endeavors to remove waste in ways that are affordable, sustainable and effective.
Genealogy fascinates much of the general public. The number of people learning more about their families and heritage through genealogy increases year to year. According to FamilyTree.com, genealogy is the second only to gardening as the most popular hobby in the United States.
Three newly elected members of Southeast Community College’s Board of Governors and one incumbent were sworn in during the Board’s regular monthly meeting Jan. 17 in Milford.
The home renovation industry is booming, and that’s reflected in the cost to upgrade a home. Home Guide says remodeling a kitchen costs $25,000 on average, and a bathroom renovation runs around $10,000. Though rates fluctuate depending on a host of variables, renovations can cost $15 to $60 per square foot depending on the project.
Chronic kidney disease is more common than people may realize. The organizers behind World Kidney Day indicate that roughly one in 10 people across the globe have CKD, which can develop at any age.