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May 2024
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Sidney hosts annual Taco Feed 2024
Sidney Fire and Rescue held their 22nd Annual Cinco de Mayo Taco Feed on Sunday, May 5, 2024, with well over 200 in attendance to support the Fire Department Volunteers.
Managing storm damage in trees and landscape plants
Severe weather season has begun, with many experiencing damage in trees and landscape plants last week.
SWCC students qualify for 2024 National SkillsUSA
Southwestern Community College (SWCC) career and technical education students came home from the Iowa SkillsUSA Championships in Ankeny, held April 25-26, with six first place finishers, two second place finishers, and one third place finisher.
Wreaths Across America announces top sponsorship groups from Iowa
Each year, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) recognizes top sponsorship groups for excellence in serving their local community while helping to share the yearlong mission to Remember, Honor, Teach.
Sidney teams sweep Corner Conference
Sidney golfers claimed team championships at the 2024 Corner Conference tournament at the Fremont County Golf Course.The Sidney girls’ team shot 412, out-shooting second place Essex/Stanton, 537; and Fremont-Mills, 554.Linsey Keiser of Griswold shot 92 for first place on the individual side, followed by Joanna Reynolds of Griswold, 93; Ellie Ward of Sidney, 99; and Joscelyn Tackett of Sidney, 100.Other shooters for Sidney were Eve Brumbaugh, 104; and Ellah Pummel, 109.Hamburg’s Hilda Thompson shot 113.The Sidney boys’ team shot 336, out-shooting second place East Mills, 370; and third place Griswold, 394.
Community Calendar 5-10-24
Mondays (April 8 to May 20): Monday Morning Mission, United Faith Church, 1975 U.S Hwy.
Tabitha offers variety of support groups in May
Tabitha, Nebraska’s industry-leading Senior Care provider, offers a variety of support groups throughout Douglas, Otoe, Cass, Sarpy and surrounding counties.Helpful for many people processing their grief, grief groups give participants the opportunity to connect with others who are experiencing kindred feelings of loss.
Ferguson honored with Excellence in Mentoring Award
The Iowa Excellence in Mentoring Award was posthumously bestowed upon John (Johnnie) Ferguson of Hamburg at a recent event at the Iowa State Capitol.Established in 2009, the Excellence in Mentoring Awards gives Iowa Mentor certified programs the opportunity to recognize outstanding long-time youth mentors.Individuals selected have served as a mentor a minimum of two years and exemplify both the spirit and positive benefits of mentoring.
Ag in the Classroom 5-10-24
Teresa Crecelius of Fremont County Farm Bureau provided a program, Ag in the Classroom, to the students of Wendy Duncan’s fourth grade class in Hamburg.