Kirt Manion, CherryRoad Media An overflow audience attended the Monday, Aug. 8 regular meeting of the Hamburg City Council where issues were discussed about the citizen presentation portion of the meeting and with the way meetings are conducted.
Dyslexia is a condition in which people have problems processing letters, symbols and words, potentially compromising their ability to read. According to Kids Health, a medical information site powered by Nemours, research has shown dyslexia is a byproduct of how the brain processes information. Those with dyslexia actually use different parts of the brain when they try to read than those without dyslexia, and these parts do not work efficiently.
Kirt Manion, CherryRoad Media For Dustin and Ashley Dawson, this really has been the dog days of summer. On July 7, the couple officially opened a new business, offering hot eats and cool treats under the banner of The Dawg Howz at 1106 Main Street in Hamburg.
Shade gardens are great places to be on hot summer days. Many plants are well-suited for shady gardens – and hostas aren’t the only options. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists answer common questions about selecting the best plants to grow in the shade and the care recommendations you need to create great shade gardens.
Iowa’s July precipitation was 3.75 inches, 1.51 inches below normal for the month, according to the latest Water Summary Update. Some locations in southern Iowa had July rainfall of four inches less than normal.
Fresh fruits and vegetables are full of flavor and can make for wonderful additions to anyone's diet. But as many foodies know, it's not always easy to find your favorite fresh fruits and vegetables at the grocery store.
Farmers, gardeners and anyone with interest in helping monarchs thrive can get involved with resources provided by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. At this year’s Farm Progress Show, set for Aug.
Ted Harshbarger, Peru State College y The largest construction project in the history of Nebraska’s First College, both in terms of square footage and investment, has been announced. Termed “Project ROAR” - Renewed Opportunities for Activity and Recreation - the five-building project will add more than 104,000 square feet of indoor space to the campus, noted Peru State College President, Dr.
Army Corps of Engineers press release While the Missouri River basin has seen improved runoff for two consecutive months, it is not enough to overcome the long-term drought persisting in much of the basin. July runoff in the Missouri River basin above Sioux City, Iowa was 3.2 million acre-feet, which is 98 percent of average and 0.7 MAF more than was forecast last month.
Iowa schools have more money to serve more locally grown foods in cafeteria meals, financed by the federal and state departments of agriculture. The Iowa Department of Education received a total of $100,000 through the USDA Farm-to-School Grant, including $25,000 awarded by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.