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Navigate around these four winter hazards

Fresh snowfall can bring a hush over any landscape and, temporarily at least, create a perfect picture scene. As idyllic as such landscapes can be, snow-covered sledding hills can pose various threats to outdoor lovers’ health and safety.

How to care for wild birds this winter

The arrival of winter forces everyone to confront the changes synonymous with the season, and local wildlife is no exception. Low temperatures, harsh winter storms and a scarcity of food can make it challenging for wildlife, including birds, to thrive throughout the winter.

Enjoy more time outdoors (even when it’s cold)

The amount of time people spend outdoors has dramatically decreased, as the Environmental Protection Agency now reports the average American spends 87 percent of his or her time in a residence, school building or workplace.

JANUARY SCHOOL CALENDAR & MENU

January 14, 2022 Breakfast - Omelet & Toast Lunch - Corn Dog, Tri-Taters, Assorted Fresh Veggies, Apple Slices January 17, 2022 No School - Martin Luther King’s Day! 4:00pm JH Girls Basketball @ Essex 5:00pm JH Boys Basketball @ Essex 5:00pm School Board Meeting January 18, 2022 Breakfast - Breakfast Pizza Lunch - Mandarin Orange Chicken, Asian Veggies, Brown Rice, Mandarin Oranges January 19, 2022 Breakfast - French Toast Sticks Lunch - Hamburger, Oven Fries, Steamed Peas, Banana January 20, 2022 Breakfast - Biscuits & Gravy Lunch - Meatballs, Garlic Roasted Potatoes, Savory Carrots, Pears January 21, 2022 Breakfast - Omelet & Toast Lunch - Cheese Pizza, Garden Salad, Assorted Fresh Veggies, Apple January 24, 2022 Breakfast - Breakfast Bar & Toast Lunch - Teriyaki Beef, Brown Rice, Steamed Broccoli, Orange Slices January 25, 2022 Breakfast - Breakfast Pizza Lunch - Chili, Crackers, Cinnamon Roll, Carrots & Celery, Banana January 26, 2022 Breakfast - French Toast Sticks Lunch - Chicken Leg, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Corn, Hot Roll, Applesauce January 27, 2022 Breakfast - Biscuits & Gravy Lunch - Baked Ham, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Blueberries, Cookie January 28, 2022 Breakfast - Omelet & Toast Lunch - Chicken Nuggets, Tri-Taters, Fresh Veggies, Apples Slices January 31, 2022 Breakfast - Breakfast Bar & Toast .

SWI competes at Winterset

Southwest Iowa wrestlers took to the mat for the 16-team Winterset tournament on Saturday, Jan. 8 where the Warriors picked up a 12th place finish and scored 48.5 points.

January brings winter sports safety awareness

With the winter Olympics coming soon, January is recognized as the National Winter Sports Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Awareness Month. Harsh winter days offer thrill-seekers a playground of opportunity to participate in extreme sports such as snowboarding, skiing, and snowmobiling.

Q/A: New Year Agenda

Q: What’s in store for the second session of the 117th Congress? A: As we enter the third year of the pandemic, Congress has a full plate heading into the New Year. No doubt Americans are ready to turn the page and move on with their lives without worrying about COVID infections disrupting travel, school, work and the economy.

Big Muddy

Where was I? Oh, yeh, now I remember. I was talking about the west side of Main and I had progressed to D Street in my effort to report damages inflicted by the Missouri River flood in 2019.

Democrats’ Push to Destroy Senate Would Destroy Democracy

Chuck Schumer and Washington Democrats can’t seem to find their way. After a largely unproductive year in 2021, just before Christmas, Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) torpedoed the Democrats’ reckless tax-and-spending bill, citing the concerns of many Iowans and Americans regarding skyrocketing inflation and the trillions it will add to our nation’s debt. Since then, they’ve struggled to earn support for their radical, unconstitutional plan to take over elections.