Randolph receives drinking water improvement grant
Randolph is one of 18 Iowa communities receiving assistance from the Wastewater and Drinking Water Treatment Financial Assistance Program.
February 2025
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Register now for the Women Gaining Ground Conference
Press Release Women, Land & Legacy of Southwest Iowa is planning its 10th annual conference! This one-day event is designed to be fun, educational, and… Login to continue reading Login…
Women, Land & Legacy hosts winter seed sowing workshop
Press Release Women, Land & Legacy of Southwest Iowa hosted a winter seed sowing workshop on Wednesday, January 15 at the Lakin Community Center in… Login to continue reading Login…
Sidney Special Olympians 2025
The Special Olympics Regional Basketball tournament was held on Jan. 30 at Iowa Western Community College. Sidney’s Terry Moyer placed seventh while Audrey Goodman and Xavier Ratliff placed third. Mallari Olson and Helaena Wheeler placed first and will proceed to the state competition on Saturday March 15 in Iowa City. Submitted by Teresa Crecelius.
Workout Option 2-14-25
Exit 1 Fitness is hosting low impact cardio workout sessions in Hamburg with instructor Teri Sjulin at 1001 Main Street. Sessions are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4 p.m. at a cost of just $5. Attendees are invited to bring their own water and use the D Street entrance. Submitted by Teresa Crecelius.
Remember When?
It seems like yesterday when all you wanted to do was to get out of high school.
This Week’s New Books
Nonfiction on assorted topics, western romance, supernatural fantasy, and a board book about a sleepless sheep top the list of new books at the library this week.
Who Do You Admire?
Waiting to be called for ‘my appointment’s turn’ in an office recently, I picked up a magazine that featured “The Most Admired Women In America.”
Teen Mental Health
The most recent survey of teen mental health by the Centers for Disease Control in 2023 revealed that 20.3% of adolescents in the United States have been diagnosed with a mental health condition. This reflects a 35% increase since 2016. The survey also found that 40% of teens reported persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, 20% seriously considered suicide, and, tragically, 9% attempted suicide.