Acclaimed journalist to speak at Peru State College
Acclaimed journalist and alumnus Norman Parish III will speak at Peru State College on Thursday, February 16, in celebration of Black History Month. His presentation will begin at 11:00 a.m.
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Influential women breaking boundaries in the world today
Women’s History Month is an opportunity to shed light on the accomplishments and contributions of women around the world. These five women are notable for breaking boundaries.
The leading man?
TERRY CONSTANTLY AUDITIONING AS TEXAS INTERIM COACH AUSTIN — Every game the Texas Longhorns play feels like an audition for interim coach Rodney Terry. At some point, the school must decide if he deserves a callback.
Yard and Garden: Propagating houseplants is easy and inexpensive
When houseplants get too large or more plants are desired, many can be vegetatively propagated. Vegetative propagation is growing new plants from vegetative parts, like leaves and stems. Propagating houseplants doesn’t have to be intimidating, and species easily propagate at home utilizing techniques such as stem and leaf cuttings. In this article, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists offer tips to propagate your favorite houseplants.
The most popular Valentine’s Day gifts
Valentine’s Day sparks one of the busiest shopping seasons of the year. Though it might not inspire the masses quite like Black Friday, Valentine’s Day compels millions of people to find gifts for that special someone in their lives each February. In fact, the National Retail Federation’s Annual 2022 Valentine’s Day Spending Survey found that the average person expected to devote $175 to Valentine’s Day spending in 2022.
Habitat for Humanity raises money with Habi-taters fundraiser
Habitat for Humanity of Grayson County recently held its biggest fundraiser of the year. “Habi-Taters went very well! Habitat’s board members, staff, and core volunteers did a great job of leading or participating in every aspect of the event,” said Habitat for Humanity’s Executive Director Laurie Mealy.
6 ways to move out of your parents’ house
Cowgirls 56, Griswold 36 Scoring leaders for the Sidney girls’ basketball team on Tuesday, Jan. 24, were Ava Osborn, 16; Avery Dowling, nine; Emily Hutt, nine; Kaden Payne, eight; Aunika Hayes, five; Lilly Peters, four; Lauren Inman, two; Gabi Jacobs, one; Camdyn Hayes, one; and Macey Graham, one.
My talks with an AI
What is the meaning of creativity when it comes to works of art, music and writing, and can they be faked by something that isn’t even human. This is a question I’ve been debating over the last few days as I had a talk with an AI chatbot.
Grants to optimize, expand Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program
USDA Food and Nutrition Service today announced $50 million in grants to 47 states and tribes to modernize and expand the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program at farmers markets, roadside stands and community supported agriculture programs. These grants will allow states to reach more eligible seniors by funding the $50 maximum benefit for up to 250,000 more eligible seniors, while expanding geographic areas served and transitioning to online training and electronic benefits transfer in some states.
Page County family honored with Wergin Good Neighbor Award
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig presented the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Liljedahl family during a Jan. 25 ceremony at the Iowa Pork Congress in Des Moines.