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.
Celebration, the school’s two-night variety show, will be in the new Sidney Gymnatorium on March 3-4 at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 for all, kids 3 and under are free. Come out and enjoy an evening of fine musical entertainment provided by the
The annual National Weather Service Storm Spotter training for Fremont County has been scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, at the Shenandoah Fire Station, 400 W. Sheridan Ave. The class provides a basic understanding of thunder
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, 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.
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: 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.
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.
I would much rather spend time with my flower and plant catalogs. The only controversy there is convincing myself I don’t NEED all of them! Have you ever noticed gardens you plan in the winter are always perfect? There isn’t a single weed or a fungus or bug to cause There isn’t a single weed or a fungus or bug to cause any problems! The one you actually plant in the spring may turn out differently than the winter one you planted in your mind.
The Hamburg City Council discussed the difficulties of the low-rent house project as well as plans for a possible city farm and the potential for grants at their regular meeting on Feb. 14.