Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig encourages eligible Iowa farm owners to apply for the 2023 Century and Heritage Farm Program now through June 1. The program was created by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation to recognize families who have owned their farms for 100 years and 150 years, respectively.
The 2023 Waubonsie Horse Camp will be hosted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Fremont County June 9th-11th at the Fremont County Fairgrounds with riding clinics being conducted in the Sidney Rodeo Arena.
Who doesn’t enjoy receiving a fresh bouquet of flowers on a special occasion? Flowers traditionally are given for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, anniversaries, and other special events. While a beautiful bouquet can make a lovely gift, fresh flowers have finite lasting power.
Third Monday: Hamburg Community School District board meeting, Marnie Simons Elementary, 309 S St., 5 p.m. (712) 382-2017. Wednesdays: Fremont County Board of Supervisors meeting, Fremont County Courthouse boardroom, 506 Fillmore St., Sidney. 9 a.m. (712) 374-2031. Thursday, Feb. 16: “Lincoln and Hoover: Comparisons and Contrasts,” Hamburg Public Library, 1301 Main St., 6 p.m. 712-382-1395. Monday, Feb. 27: Fremont County Extension Council Meeting, 610 Clay St., Sidney. 712-374-2851. Tuesday, Feb. 28: “Focus on Nature” with Mike Harvey of Shenandoah, Hamburg Public Library, 1301 Main St., 6 p.m. 712-382-1395.
The 58th annual Nebraska City Coin Show is set to take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
To keep motorists safe during Super Bowl LVII, The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau is teaming up with Iowa law enforcement to remind football enthusiasts, Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk. If you plan to drink alcohol, plan for a sober ride home. If you’re hosting a party, take care of your guests.
Nearly two years ago, I requested an investigation by the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) into EcoHealth Alliance —the shady organization that funneled taxpayer money into China’s Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) to conduct risky research on coronaviruses.
The Southwest Iowa wrestling program recently hosted its senior night. Seniors were introduced to the crowd along with their parents.
Acclaimed journalist and alumnus Norman Parish III will speak at Peru State College on Thursday, February 16, in celebration of Black History Month. His presentation will begin at 11:00 a.m.