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Where Did They Go?
When the days go by at a somewhat even pace – sometimes it seems as if they haven’t gone by at all.
Series To Go
Do you prefer standalone books or those written in a series? Some authors only write individual books moving from character to character and theme to theme in each novel they create. Others seem to like to develop a character and keep telling his or her story adding various situations to the mix.
Southwest Iowa Community Foundations Fall Program open
The Community Foundations of Southwest Iowa is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted from organizations providing charitable services in seven counties: Audubon, Cass, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Montgomery, and Shelby. Page and Crawford counties participate in proactive grantmaking during the fall rather than accepting applications. More than $430,000 is available across the seven listed counties in this grant cycle, and those interested in a breakdown of the funding can learn more at swiowafoundations.org.
Fremont County Sheriff’s Office reports serious injury tractor vs. pedestrian accident, OWI arrest
The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office responded to a serious injury accident on July 18, 2025, at approximately 5:28 p.m., in the 100 block of Clay Street in Farragut.
Sidney FFA at the Fair
Ag Instructor Abby Pendleton reported that six Sidney FFA members proudly showed their 4H projects at the FC Fair. Projects included horse, cattle, goats, sheep, static, and cherry pies. Participating members were Ellie Ward, Keyana Haggerty, Clara Haggerty, Czandrya Morgan, Lyla Brooks, and Sheyanne Simmons. Watch for more fair news in upcoming issues of the paper, both in print and online.
Iowa 4-H STEM in Motion Trip to Iceland showcases real-world science and career exploration
Sheyanne Simmons of Fremont County was among a group of Iowa’s future leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics who embarked on a transformative journey through Iceland, June 7-13, as part of STEM in Motion, an innovative 4-H Youth Development program from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Hamburg FFA represented at 2025 Fremont County Fair
Hamburg FFA had three members competing at the 2025 Fremont County Fair.