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tschram

  • Joined: August 30, 2022
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“Extending the Golden Hour”

in modern society, a first responder today has a more complicated job. They need the training and flexibility to address what they see when they meet their patient. A person who has overdosed on fentanyl needs naltrexone, to reverse the opioid and get them breathing. A person in cardiac arrest needs a shock delivered, to restart their heart. A person who has lost a limb in a car accident needs the bleeding stopped. These things need to be done well before the patient could arrive in an emergency room, even if they were delivered there by helicopter.

Crop, livestock farmers should review these documents for tax time

Crop and livestock farmers who are working on preparing their 2022 income tax returns can review two useful documents for end-of-year determinations. The article “Suggested Closing Inventory Prices for 2022 Records” provides suggested closing inventory prices for all major crop and livestock commodities produced in Iowa, and “Deductible Livestock Costs for Adjusting 2022 Income Tax Returns” provides cost estimates for farmers who consume food produced by their operation, which must be deducted from expense reporting.

Marjorie A. Bennett

Marjorie A. Bennett, age 97 of Hamburg, IA passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Nebraska City. Marjorie Ann Bennett was born on February 3, 1925 in Red Oak, IA; the daughter of Frank and Florence (Bruce) Winn. She grew up and attended school in Red Oak, graduating from Red Oak High School in 1943. She was united in marriage to Carl Bennett on April 7, 1946 in Sidney, IA and to this union three boys were born: Wayne, Martin and David. In addition to raising her family, Marjorie worked at various jobs, including at Interstate Nurseries and Stoner Drug for some 60 years. She also sold Avon for many years. She was very involved in the Hamburg Community where she served on the Hamburg City Council and delivered Meals on Wheels. She belonged to the Percival Community Church and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, for whom she served as the President and other offices. Marjorie is survived by her sons Wayne (Chris) Bennett of Hamburg, IA and David (Vicki) Bennett of Lawton, OK; four grandchildren: Paul Bennett (Scott) of Omaha, NE, Greg Bennett (Christy) of Red Oak, IA, Angela White (Todd) of Lewistown, IL and Carl Dean Bennett (Christina) of Lawton, OK; 7 greatgrandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren; sister Anita Dyer of Omaha, NE; other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl on June 20, 2005; her son Martin Lee Bennett, granddaughter Lisa Bennett and an infant brother. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at the Rash-Gude Funeral Home in Hamburg. Burial will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery southeast of Hamburg. The family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Percival Community Church or Heritage Hall in Hamburg. Rash-Gude Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Pottawattamie County adopts Beaver Bounty Program

A new program for Pottawattamie County is aimed at helping mitigate damage created by beavers in Southwest Iowa. Tuesday, January 10th, the Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors approved a motion to adopt the Beaver Bounty Program.

Sidney Girls Basketball Box Scores

Kirt Manion, CerryRoad Media East Mills, 54, Sidney girls 51 The Cowgirls led by two entering the fourth quarter on Jan. 6, but East Mills won the final period 14-9 to claim a slim margin of victory.

Chuck Buckner

Chuck Buckner, age 77 of Hamburg, IA passed away on January 12, 2023 at his home. Charles Edward “Chuck” Buckner was born on May 26, 1945 in Hamburg, IA; the son of Myron Edward and Margaret Luc ille (Nincehelser) Buckner.

Applications being accepted for Waubonsie Artist in Residence Program

Golden Hills RC&D, Friends of Waubonsie State Park, and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources are excited to announce the opening of the latest round of an innovative artist in residence program at Waubonsie State Park. This is the fourth season that the park will host artists for the program, which was the first of its kind in the state. Artists will receive living and studio space in the park, with time to focus on their work and seek inspiration from the southern Loess Hills.

Cat’s Corner

Corner “The Hamburg Reporter school page called ‘Paw Prints’the last several years, will from this week forward be back to calling it “Cat’s Corner” as it was years ago when the school mascot was Hamburg Wildcats.