The Silver Skylarks Clover Kids 4-H Club has expanded its Seed Library to four locations this spring. Gardeners can visit the ISU Extension and Outreach Office in Sidney, the Hamburg Library, the Tabor Library, or the Randolph Library, where they can choose from 80plus varieties of vegetable, fruit, and herb seeds that they can check out for free and plant at home.
U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) held his first Agriculture Advisory Board meeting March 22 to preview the 2023 Farm Bill and answer questions from his 60-member board. Feenstra and the board discussed the Biden Administration’s harmful WOTUS rule, crop insurance, work requirements for SNAP recipients, international trade, greater investment in agricultural research and development, and foreign purchases of American farmland.
Keep Iowa Beautiful invites Iowans to join the Great American Cleanup and an estimated 3 million volunteers across the nation by removing litter from public areas during Pick-Up Iowa from April 15, through July 31.
The recent discovery of a sabertooth cat skull in southwest Iowa is the first evidence the prehistoric predator once inhabited the state. The chance of finding any fossilized remains from a sabertooth cat is slim, said Matthew Hill, an associate professor of archaeology at Iowa State and expert on animal bones.
Second Monday: Hamburg City Council meeting, 1201 Main St., 6 p.m. 712-382-1313.
Springtime brings seesaw temperatures, greening grass and trees, and the increasing activity of four-, six- and eight-legged creatures — with some wanting to move into nearby homes. Ants are known especially for their springtime appearance, marching in through cracks around windows, doors and foundations.
Tabitha, Nebraska’s industry-leading Senior Care provider, offers a variety of support groups throughout Douglas, Otoe, Cass, Sarpy and surrounding 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.
A 2022 study led by researchers at the National Cancer Institute found that recreational pursuits that incorporate physical activity, including walking, swimming and playing tennis, may lower older adults’ risk of death from any cause. That includes cardiovascular disease and cancer, which the World Health Organization notes are two of the leading causes of death across the globe. Running, cycling, swimming, other aerobic exercise, racquet sports, golf, and walking for exercise encompassed the seven different exercise and recreational activities researchers examined as part of the study, which utilized data from more than 272,000 adults between the ages of 59 and 82. The researchers found that achieving the recommended weekly amount of physical activity through any combination of these activities was associated with a 13 percent lower risk of death from any cause compared to people who did not participate in such activities. Though all activities were associated with lower risks of death, racquet sports seemingly provided the most bang for seniors’ proverbial bucks, as those activities were associated with a 16 percent lower risk of death
In 2022, 9,201 crashes on Iowa roadways were because of distracted/inattentive drivers. These accidents were responsible for 20 deaths, 3,652 injured persons, and over $81 million dollars in property damage.
Summer entertaining season provides ample opportunities to soak up some sun and have some fun with family and friends. Backyard barbecues and other gettogethers at home are even more fun when hosts ensure they have certain must-have items for summer soirees.