Mrs. Fann is ‘Stuck On Spelling Tests!’
All third graders passed their spelling test on Wednesday. To keep with her promise, Mrs.
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Biden’s inflation is crushing Iowans
In visits to over 20 counties the past few weeks on my 99 County Tour, I was asked by Iowans across the state about a wide range of issues—from the war in Ukraine and our national security, to efforts to address the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, to the flow of drugs across our Southern bor der. However, at almost every stop on my 99 County Tour, I heard about one issue more than any other: record-high inflation and the rising prices that are crippling our small businesses, farmers, and hardworking families.
Fibromyalgia fast facts
Individuals suffering from pain in many areas of the body, having difficulties with sleep and experiencing routine fatigue may be suffering from fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is more widespread than health care professionals may have originally thought. Here are some facts and statistics about the condition.
New thrillers among offerings at Hamburg Library
A trio of thrillers, a women’s friendship selection, and a graphic novel are the newest reading options offered at Hamburg Public Library. As the cover of the latest John Sandford thriller suggests, crude oil plays a major part in “The Investigator.” Letty Davenport, Lucas Davenport’s adopted daughter, finally is asked to help with an investigation in conjunction with the Department of Homeland Security.
Q/A: May it National Beef Month
Q: What’s your beef with the meatpacking industry in America? A: For years I’ve been riding herd on anticompetitive practices in the livestock industry. Our independent producers are getting the short end of the stick in today’s marketplace.
Sidney art students win contest awards
Sidney High School art students recently participated in the Spring Celebrating Art contest (a national online art competition that promotes student art and art education). Winners are Abby Briley, Lauren Thomas, Jayden Sheldon, Cassandra Moreno, Katie Martin, and Alyssa O’Barsky.
Q/A: Veterans Honor Flights
Q: What are Veterans Honor Flights? A: Across the United States, a network of local organizations raises money to provide expensefree trips to the nation’s capital for veterans to spend a day in remembrance and celebration of their military service to America. Thanks to generous donors and an army of local volunteers, tens of thousands of veterans who served during the eras spanning World War II and the Korean and Vietnam Wars have made the once-in-a-lifetime trip since 2005.
F-M, Sidney finish one-two at Cowboy’s Invite
The Fremont-Mills Knights and the Sidney Cowboys finished first and second at the Sidney Invite on Saturday, April 23, at the Fremont County Golf Course. Team rankings and individual standings are below.
Unusual?
Saturday I remarked within grandson Dustin’s hearing that I thought this was a very unusual spring. Dustin laughed and said “Grandma – I think you say that every spring!” Maybe I do, but I do believe this spring of 2022 is the strangest one I have experienced in my 91 encounters with the season.
Sidney golfers compete at NC
The Sidney boys’ golf team recently competed at a triangular against host team Nebraska City and Waverly at the Wildwood Golf Course. Cole Jorgenson of Sidney had the top overall score for the event with a 39.