tschram

tschram

  • Joined: August 30, 2022
  • Articles: 2369

Richard C. Owen

Richard C. Owen, age 90 of Hamburg, IA passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at the Grape Community Hospital in Hamburg.

Shirley June Collins

Shirley June Collins, age 88 of Sidney, IA (formerly Hamburg, IA) went to be with her Lord on Friday, February 4, 2022 at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, IA. Shirley June was born on May 28, 1933 in Hamburg, IA; the daughter of James and Lovilla (Webster) Stephens.

Cowgirls top SW Valley, Essex

Victories over Southwest Valley, 48-32, and Essex, 59-26, raised Sidney’s record to 14-6 overall and 6-3 in Corner Conference play. Scoring for Sidney against Southwest Valley were Kaden Payne, 12; Chay Ward, 12; Harley Spurlock, 10; Emily Hutt, four; Avery Dowling, three; Makenna Laumann, three; Aunika Hayes, two; and Sadie Thompson, two.

Attract beneficial insects by growing sweet alyssum

Gardeners who are looking for a creative way to control insects might consider planting some sweet alyssum. This flowering annual or short-lived perennial adds some bright colors to the garden, and most importantly, it attracts beneficial insects such as ladybugs and hoverfly.

Appreciation

I think back to the “way things were” sometimes and sadly realize I didn’t fully appreciate the many things I thought would always be there. I learned to appreciate my small town bank even more when I was living in Lincoln.

Visit our New Web Site

The Hamburg Public Library has a new website and access to its online catalog. As of February 1, the old website hamburglibrary.com has been replaced with hamburg.lib.ia.us By visiting hamburg.lib.ia.us, anyone can do a Catalog Search by using the orange button in the upper right corner.

Sidney speech team going to state tournament

Sidney Community Schools speech team had great success at the speech districts and will be going to the state tournament this week. One Act and Reader’s Theater both earned one ratings and will be going to the State Tournament.

Q/A: Big Tech Reboot

Q: Why did you introduce the American Innovation and Choice Online Act? A: During my county meetings with Iowans, I get a lot of feedback about anti-competitive behaviors that impact the prices families are paying for groceries, gas and prescription drugs. Cattle feeders feel squeezed by the Big Four meatpackers while restaurants and consumers pay more for beef.