Precipitation for March averaged 2.67 inches, almost a half inch above normal. This above-normal rainfall helped to improve drought conditions across many areas of the state, especially in the southern and eastern parts of Iowa, according to the latest Water Summary Update.
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, was first listed as a medical diagnosis in 1980. However, it has been recognized and called by many different names throughout history. The first recorded description of PTSD is in the Epic of Gilgamesh which dates back to 2100 B.C. In The Iliad and The Odyssey, Homer wrote about Trojan War soldiers exhibiting the symptoms of PTSD. Shakespeare described a character in King Henry IV who suffered from post-traumatic nightmares.
Many seniors want to spend as long as possible residing in the comforts of their own homes. According to AARP’s 2021 “Home and Community Preferences Survey,” more than three-quarters of U.S. adults age 50 and older prefer living at home. But getting older often comes with certain deficits that may not make current living situations the safest for seniors.
ELEMENTARY BREAKFAST Monday, April 18: Spring break. Tuesday, April 19: Spring break.
It’s DEAR Month. All ages at encouraged to Drop Everything And Read a few minutes every day. Whether you’re reading a book, a magazine, the repair manual for your tractor, or the back of your morning cereal box, celebrate literacy this month.
I was in second grade of school (about 1947 or 48) when Santa Claus left a pair of clamp-on roller skates under the tree for me. I really don’t know what he was thinking because we lived in the country and there wasn’t a sidewalk within miles of our house! These skates fit over my shoes and adjusted in length so even my brother could make use of them.
Friday, April 15 NO SCHOOL - SPRING BREAK Monday, April 18 NO SCHOOL - SPRING BREAK Tuesday, April 19 Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza Lunch: Tomato Soup, Grilled Cheese, Fresh Veggies, Banana Wednesday, April 20 Breakfast: Pancakes Lunch: Chicken & Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Hot Roll, Pears Thursday, April 21 Breakfast: Biscuits & Gravy Lunch: Baked Ham, Oven Roasted Potatoes, Green Beans, Hot Roll, Pineapple Friday, April 22 Breakfast: Sausage, Egg & Toast Lunch: Shrimp Poppers, Garden Salad, Garlic Bread Stick, Fresh Vegies, Apple Slices .
In honor of National Fair Housing Month, the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) are encouraging Iowans to pledge their support to fair housing in Iowa. Diverse housing options provide Iowans the opportunity to live where they work and can generate substantial economic ripple effects for communities. Iowans can visit welcomehomeia.com to learn more about the benefits of housing for all and to join the many citizens and businesses already pledging their support.
The Sidney girls’ golfers faced off with shooters from Thomas Jefferson and St. Albert last week.
During past meetings, the Fremont County board of supervisors have discussed establishing a proposed drainage district at Highway 2 and Interstate 29. The board decided, at its April 2 meeting to wait on making a decision until changes are made to a resolution between the county and businesses.