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  • Joined: August 30, 2022
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Brownville Concert Series Presents Christine Andreas

The Brownville Concert Series is thrilled to present, Christine Andreas, in “PIAF - No Regrets.” Andreas brings her newest, highly acclaimed Edith Piaf tribute to Brownville. According to Stephen Holden of the New York Times, “Andreas’ ravishing voice and snapping emotional electricity, has made her a potent interpreter of Piaf.” It’s sure to be a show you won’t want to miss! She will be in cabaret on Friday and Saturday, Oct.

Community Pharmacies

Q: How do Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) inflate prescription drug costs? A: When I make my 99 county visits across Iowa, I hear from Iowans about the high costs of prescription drugs and the sticker shock at the pharmacy counter. It turns out that sticker shock is a two-way street for independent community pharmacies.

Sidney Sports Briefs

SIDNEY VOLLEYBALL The Sidney Cowgirls won in a sweep of Corner Conference rival Essex and topped perennial Nebraska prep powerhouse Falls City Sacred Heart last week to raise their season record to 15-2.

Rain doesn’t stop 60th annual Popcorn Day celebration

Popcorn Day organizers didn’t let a little rain get in the way of all the fun during the 60th annual event in downtown Hamburg on Saturday, Sept. 10. The weather forecast forced the musical performers who were to appear in the City Park to relocate to the Colonial Theatre, and the fireworks had to be cancelled, but many of the planned events took place as usual, including the coronation of the Popcorn Queen and Little Miss Popcorn, the presentation of the Community Service Awards, the announcement of the Grand Marshal, and the Kiddie and Grand Parades down Main Street. Popcorn Day royalty Gracee Thompson, the daughter of Chad and Alisha Thompson, was crowned the 2022 Popcorn Queen. She has been involved in volleyball, basketball, golf, track, softball, and cheerleading.

PSC Football Drops Game to Benedictine College

On Saturday, SeptembPer 10, the Peru State football team was defeated by Benedictine 31-7. The Bobcats are now 1-2 overall on the season and 0-0 in Heart of America Athletic Conference play, while the Ravens are now 2-1 overall and 0-0 as well in the Heart.

Yard and Garden: Chrysanthemums provide sure sign of fall

One sure sign that fall is here is when the garden centers and greenhouses fill up with beautiful fall mums. Mums offer gardeners a wide range of colors and flower forms and only require moderate levels of maintenance. Horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offer tips on growing and caring so you can get the most enjoyment out of fall mums.