
Washington PEP Club conducts monthly meeting
On March 16, 2025, Washington PEP Club members held their monthly meeting at the Hamburg Community School.
On March 16, 2025, Washington PEP Club members held their monthly meeting at the Hamburg Community School.
The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office reports the following arrests:
The Fremont County Farm Bureau hosted a Legislative Coffee in Sidney on April 5. In attendance were Senator Mark Costello and Representative David Sieck. The two men met with constituents and answered questions with Dave Roberts of Fremont County Farm Bureau moderating. Submitted by Teresa Crecelius.
It’s musical week at Peru State College as the Peru State Theater Company and Music Department are set to present “The Lighting Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical in four shows from April 10-13 at the Performing Arts Center on the Peru campus.
This year’s annual Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Week is April 7-12. Iowa’s 100 county extension offices will host a variety of activities and educational events throughout the week to thank Iowans for their support of ISU Extension and Outreach throughout the state
Calie Kingery, Melinda Gilbert, Hallie Ferguson and Lisa Welch served at the recent Mt. Olive Fish Fry. Submitted by Teresa Crecelius.
First State Bank, Office of Glenwood State Bank, presented a donation of $50,000 toward the construction of a splash pad in Tabor City Park. With this contribution, First State Bank continues its tradition of giving back, reinforcing its role as a community bank. The new splash pad will provide a fun and safe space for children and families, adding to the park’s amenities and strengthening the sense of community. Pictured, representing First State Bank and Tabor Hometown Pride are Grant Dean, Macee Rix, Larry Winum, Angie Alley, Nicholas Clark, Susan Shepherd, Michelle Taylor and Roberta Aistrope. Total donations to the splash pad project stand at $116,652. The goal for donations is $150,000. At that amount, the project will be eligible to apply for other grant opportunities. Submitted by Teresa Crecelius.
Middle and High School art students in each of the Corner Conference schools have been working hard to get ready for the 2025 Corner Conference Art Show. This year the show will be hosted by Sidney High School from Saturday, March 29th - Monday, March 31st. Excellent artwork from all of the Corner Conference schools will be on display and everyone is encouraged to come and enjoy. The Art Show has no admission fee. Objectives for the Art Show are to showcase our students’ artwork, reward and recognize students for their ability and efforts, and promote the visual arts in our communities by encouraging the participation of the public to view the artworks.
Sidney High School drama students performed Madhouse by Todd Wallinger, produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Services of Denver, Colo. The description of the production on the Pioneer Drama Services website reads as follows:
George C. Grape Hospital sponsored a free night at the Colonial Theater in Hamburg over the weekend with 127 in attendance to see Snow White starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot. Many Princesses could be found in the audience and a wicked witch handed out apples to all! It was a great night at the theater. Submitted by Teresa Crecelius.