May Day, May Day, May Day
Well, I have a couple of words of wisdom for you this week. I learned them the hard way.
May 2023
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Farm kid student aid penalty
Q: What’s wrong with the changes made to the federal student aid program? A: Iowans across the state are preparing for the annual rite of passage as seniors prepare to graduate from high school and look ahead to the next chapter in their lives. It’s a time of celebration to take stock of one’s achievements and an important moment to set goals for the future.
Springtime Optimism
Spring is an exciting time of year. As the days get longer and warmer, we feel a sense of renewal and revitalization. Our students are anticipating the end of the school year, outdoor activities are in full swing, the smell of freshly mowed grass and backyard grills begin to permeate the air, and our communities will soon gather for annual celebrations.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Second Monday: Hamburg City Council meeting, 1201 Main St., 6 p.m. 712-382-1313.
Hamburg Hometown Pride hosts Cleanup Day
Courtesy Photos Hamburg High School students joined Hamburg Hometown Pride representatives and community members in cleaning up Heroes Park last week. The students “picked up a lot of sticks and other people’s litter.
Card Shower
The family of Max Jaeckel is requesting a card shower celebrating his 95th birthday on May 15. Cards may be sent to Max Jaeckel, c/o The Ambassador, 115 Main Street, Sidney, Iowa 51652 .
Sign up for the 2023 Hook ‘n’ Paddle Passport
The Hook n’ Paddle Passport, launched last summer, has been refreshed and is ready for a second year of fun. Sign up online and start collecting points for checking in to more than 90 local fishing and paddling locations across Iowa.
New Life Church to host evangelist Wayne Nelson
Evangelist Wayne Nelson will be the guest speaker at New Life Church in Hamburg from May 7 to 11. The services will begin at 9:30 a.m.