
October 2024


Sidney Elementary Rules
Third grade students at Sidney Elementary recently learned all about how to use their rulers to find various measurements.

Swedish Touch Peonies marks 25 years in business
Proud owners Vicki and Eric Sjulin recently celebated 25 years in business at Swedish Touch Peonies.This family-owned business is in the beautiful Loess Hills of Southwest Iowa just off I-29, approximately 50 miles south of the Omaha/Council Bluffs area.If you’re looking for skilled, family owned and run, peony growers, they have exactly what you need.The type of soil they are growing their plants in is called loess (pronounced luss), a German word meaning crumbly.
Wait until after Oct. 15 to prune oak trees to contain oak wilt
The best way to prevent the spread of oak wilt is to not prune any oak tree during the growing season.“It’s best to wait until after Oct.
Drivers stay alert for deer movement during autumn
Drivers are advised to stay alert as they travel Iowa’s roadsides over the coming weeks.
City of Hamburg subject of special investigation by Iowa State Auditor
On September 25, Auditor of State Rob Sand released a report on a special investigation of the City of Hamburg (City) for the period of March 1, 2019, through August 31, 2023.
Community Calendar 10-4-24
Second Monday: Hamburg City Council meeting, 1201 Main St., 6 p.m.
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Office hours at the Nebraska City News-Press/Syracuse Journal-Democrat/Hamburg Reporter office at 109 S.
Low-income energy assistance application process beings Nov. 1
Applications will be taken starting Nov.

Emergency Food Bank
West Central in Sidney has announced new hours for the Emergency Food Pantry.