Sidney nips St. Alberts by single stroke
The Sidney girls’ golfers faced off with shooters from Thomas Jefferson and St. Albert last week.
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Drainage district decision put on hold by Supervisors
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.
Did you know?
The pandemic presented challenges to businesses across all sectors, and the financial and insurance industries were no exception. According to researchers at BAE Systems Applied Intelligence, 74 percent of banks and insurance providers have experienced a rise in cyber crime since the onset of the pandemic. That increase is likely no accident, as researchers also discovered that budgets for IT security, cyber crime, fraud, and risk departments were reduced by 26 percent between 2020 and 2021. These statistics underscore how important it can be for individuals to take added measures to protect their financial accounts. Routinely changing PIN numbers and passwords, utilizing two-factor authentication and avoiding the use of public Wi-Fi when accessing online and mobile banking platforms are some simple and effective ways for individuals to protect their financial accounts from hackers and other cyber criminals
Friends of Waubonsie
Friends of Waubonsie is a group of volunteers who join together to promote the park and help make it attractive to visitors. A recent project was picking up trash along Highway 2 approaching the entrance. This group of Friends and volunteers cleaned the area April 2. They plan a similar clean up day in the fall and invite interested individuals to participate. Pictured are volunteers picking up trash for Friends of Waubonsie, from left, Steven Middaugh, Connie Cade, David Carter, Jasclyn Price, Lora Birkby, Gabe Ruiz, and Charlie Bohlen. Not pictured Becca Castle Laughlin, Jim Selzle, Lindsey, Andy and Gracie Carter. Photo submitted
Q/A: National Donate Life Month
Q: Why are you working to improve the nation’s organ procurement system? A: Ask anyone who has had a loved one on the organ transplant list or waiting for approval to get on it. The uncertainty and anguish to find a match can turn into an emotional roller coaster.
Recent additions include fiction, non-fiction
Recent additions to the selections available to patrons of the Hamburg Public Library feature a mix of nonfiction and fiction. Nonfiction--“This Blessed Earth” recounts a year in the life of an American farm family.
Signs of Spring
Here in Iowa, we experience many first signs of spring. The first robin is likely the most popular sign, of course.
Equipment at Marnie Simons Elementary
(More New Playground Equipment In Next Week's School Page) New rock climbing addition to the elementary area of the playground Several elementary students showing the preschool new toy area .
Breakfast & Lunch Menus
Friday, April 8 Breakfast: Sausage, Egg & Toast Breakfast: Sausage, Egg & Toast Lunch: Fish Sticks, Oven Fries, Coleslaw, Bread & Butter Sandwich, Applesauce Monday, April 11 Breakfast: Muffin & Cheese Stick Lunch: Meatballs, Macaroni & Cheese, Savory Carrots, Fresh Broccoli, Mixed Fruit Tuesday, April 12 Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza Lunch: Taco Salad, Refried Beans, Chips & Salsa, Cinnamon Bread, Banana Wednesday, April 13 Breakfast: Pancakes Lunch: Tuna Casserole, Celery & Carrots, Bread & Butter Sandwich, Apple Slices Thursday, April 14 Breakfast: Biscuits & Gravy Lunch: Homemade Pizza, Garden Salad, Peas, Rosy Pears, Early Out - Spring Break Friday, April 8 NO SCHOOL - SPRING BREAK .
Letter from our principal –
From March 28 - April 21, 2022, your student will take the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP). The purpose of this letter is to inform you about the tests so that—with your support and encouragement— your student will do his or her best on the tests.