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TAX TIME

IR-2022-32, February 14, 2022 WASHINGTON — To help taxpayers and tax professionals, the Internal Revenue Service today announced a special new page on IRS.gov to provide the latest details and information affecting the 2022 filing season and ongoing efforts by the agency to address the inventory of previously filed tax returns. During this tax season, taxpayers face a number of issues due to critical tax law changes that took place in 2021 and ongoing challenges related to the pandemic.

Wine workshops to be offered for wine industry members, newcomers

Various wine workshops will be held for both grape and wine industry members and consumers in the coming months by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Aude Watrelot, an assistant professor of enology in the department of food science and human nutrition. Industry members are invited to attend two workshops in person at the Iowa State campus, while Wine Wednesdays will be offered for consumers online through WebEx. All events are free but will require registration.

Tips for selecting successful houseplants for your space

Iowa winters can certainly be dreary. As temperatures dip below zero, gardeners often find themselves longing for a break from the cold, brown outdoors. A simple solution to this issue is to incorporate a houseplant into your home. Luckily, becoming a successful plant parent can be very attainable so long as you listen to your plant’s needs and follow some general tips for success.

School menus delayed

We have requested March menus from the local school districts, but we did not receive them in time to include them as this paper was being sent to the printer. We will resume providing school meal information as soon as we receive the March menus.

Tabitha Offers a Variety of Support Groups in March

Tabitha, Nebraska’s industry-leading Senior Care provider, offers a variety of support groups throughout Cass, Otoe and Sarpy counties. Helpful for many people processing their grief, grief groups give participants the opportunity to connect with others who are experiencing kindred feelings of loss.

How parents can help kids overcome shyness

Parents typically discover if their children are outgoing or introverted around the time the child is three or four. Kids who stay on the sidelines at parties or hug tightly to their mom or dad’s legs may be shy.

Q/A: Crack pipes

Q: How should America address its opioid crisis? A: The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) reports America is experiencing an “unprecedented overdose epidemic.” Overdose deaths are claiming an average 275 lives every day. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), deaths by overdose killed more than 100,000 Americans over a 12-month period, nearly a 30 percent increase from the previous year.

Books for every event

A quick look at a calendar and one will note Dr. Seuss’ birthday, St. Patrick’s Day, and the first day of spring are all approaching in the next few weeks. At the Hamburg Public Library, we have books for pre-school and school-age children related to each of those events.