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.
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 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 .
Harlan E. Holliman, age 86 of Hamburg, IA passed away on Friday; Jan.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
Getting out and about is a vital component of many seniors’ daily lives, but it’s important that aging men and women recognize how much exercise is healthy for them. The Department of Health & Human Services notes that adults need a mix of physical activity to stay healthy. That mix should be a combination of moderateintensity aerobic activities, which can include golfing, swimming and even gardening, and muscle strengthening activities like weightlifting that make the muscles work harder than usual. The DHHS recommends adults combine 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week with at least two days of musclestrengthening activities. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that these guidelines are safe for individuals who are 65 and older, generally fit and have no limiting health conditions. Individuals who do not fit that criteria should consult with their physicians before beginning a new exercise regimen, as it’s possible that they could be putting their health at considerable risk if they attempt to follow guidelines designed for people who are generally fit. It’s also important that healthy seniors avoid overdoing it in regard to exercise. Though the DHHS suggestions are the minimum recommendations, going too far beyond those guidelines without first consulting a physician could increase seniors’ risk for injury, illness or even death.