Sidney Championship Rodeo marks successful 2024 shows
The Sidney Iowa Championship Rodeo Committee celebrates the 2024 event and is already looking forward to the 2025 rodeo.
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Hamburg couple enjoy giving back to livelong hometown
Hank and Helen Martin grew up in Hamburg, graduated from Hamburg High School and were married in the St.
Fremont County Fair Kids Day
Fremont County Outreach Coordinator Teresa Crecelius had life size magnetic puzzles for the children to take apart and put back together all while learning the cuts of meat (written on the back of each piece).
Local volunteers battle food insecurity, seek to raise funds
A local group of dedicated volunteers is working to battle food insecurity through the distribution of Local Food Purchasing Assistance food boxes in Southwest Iowa.L.I.F.E 5B, 501(c)(3) organization, began as a group of friends who shared a deep passion for growing their own food and homesteading along with the burning desire to help others.The group meets monthly and has a goal of ensuring families in Southwest Iowa have access to healthy and nutritious foods.
Cowgirl softball gaining experience, confidence
The Sidney softball team was scheduled to open postseason play on Monday after a regular season of growth for a roster that featured underclassmen except for senior Lily Peters.Players on this year’s team were eighth graders: Alyssa Dowling, Keyana Haggerty, Averie Buttercase, Charli King; freshmen: Ashlyn Hayes, Hayley Mullins, Mackenna Mather; sophomores: Alyssa Melvin, McKenzie Thatcher, Bridget Kromminga; and Gabi Jacobs.Although the team was not able to record success in terms of wins, Coach Aaron Lang said he feels the evidence of the team’s work is obvious.“This is a very young team,” said Lang.
Principal Barrett retires after years of service to Hamburg CSD
After years of dedication and service to the Hamburg Community School District, dating back to 1993, Hamburg School Principal Jackie Barrett is calling it a career.Mrs.
Farm girl enjoys adventures in acting, marathon running
Lacey Kiefer’s adventures have taken her from Southwest Iowa farm girl to the stage as an actress and on the road as a marathon runner.She grew up in Fremont Country, just outside of Percival, a young girl who loved life and helping her dad, David Lueth, and her sister, Laura, with farming.
Gold Buckle Productions continues positive community effects at Battle with the Bulls
Gold Buckle Productions, Inc., is looking to expand its positive community effects this year at the Battle with the Bulls event, which is set for 7 p.m.
Nebraska City job fair set for May 30
The Nebraska City Job Fair/Hiring Event is scheduled for Thursday, May 30, in the basement of the Veterans Memorial Building at 801 1st Corso from 2 to 5 p.m.This event is being hosted by the Nebraska Department of Labor, the Nebraska City Area Economic Development and Nebraska City Tourism and Commerce.