July 2025

Summer Gardening Challenges

Gardening is so much fun! I really enjoy working in the garden and especially the wonderful harvest. However, when my plants have problems with production or growth, it is very disappointing. This year, many of us have faced a number of challenges in the garden.

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Sidney FFA at the Fair

Ag Instructor Abby Pendleton reported that six Sidney FFA members proudly showed their 4H projects at the FC Fair. Projects included horse, cattle, goats, sheep, static, and cherry pies. Participating members were Ellie Ward, Keyana Haggerty, Clara Haggerty, Czandrya Morgan, Lyla Brooks, and Sheyanne Simmons. Watch for more fair news in upcoming issues of the paper, both in print and online.

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Iowa 4-H STEM in Motion Trip to Iceland showcases real-world science and career exploration

Sheyanne Simmons of Fremont County was among a group of Iowa’s future leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics who embarked on a transformative journey through Iceland, June 7-13, as part of STEM in Motion, an innovative 4-H Youth Development program from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

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Brownville Concert Series presents Josh Hoyer

The Brownville Concert Series is thrilled to welcome to Brownville, Josh Hoyer SOLO – Stories and Songs. Hoyer will be performing solo, bringing some of his original soul, blues, and Americana music to Brownville. The songs come directly from Hoyer’s life and have a realness that begs the listener to step into his world. It’s sure to be one you won’t want to miss! The shows will be in cabaret on Friday & Saturday, August 8th & 9th at 7:30pm, and Sunday, August 10th at 2:00pm. We give special thanks to Susie Hogrefe, Tom Knox, and George Klein for helping to sponsor these shows.

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Nonfiction and Large Print

Hamburg Public Library has specialty areas set aside so patrons can easily locate certain categories of books such as westerns, Amish and Christian fiction, nonfiction, biographies, and large print. Thinking specifically of nonfiction and large print, these books are new.

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