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Adam R. Thompson of Hamburg, who is studying electrical and electromechanical technology, has been named to the dean’s list of Southeast Community College for the spring 2022 semester.

More than 2,000 updated fish structure locations and 215 lake contour maps have been added to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) website at www.iowadnr.gov/Fishing/Fishing-Maps. Anglers can download the fish structure locations to their fish finders and GPS units to easily find brush piles, rock reefs and gravel spawning beds.

The 2022 Downtown Summer Movie Series will continue on Saturday, June 11. The free series features family-friendly movies shown outdoors in the Sunken Parking Lot on Central Avenue Saturday nights at dusk in the summertime.

A variety of themed camps with transportation options and financial aid available Camp Catron offers a beautiful outdoor setting, exhilarating activities, and more for Girl Scouts! Along with engaging summer camp programs, Girl Scouts can enjoy updated amenities all throughout the camp. New elements have been added to Eugene’s Adventure Course, an outdoor course suspended among the treetops, that includes a 30 feet free fall and zip lines that are close to 500 feet long.

Vacations present an opportunity to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, often recharging mind and body in the process. In fact, using vacation time can reduce stress and improve overall health.

Fun and games aren’t just for kids. Many adults find pleasure in playing various games - whether it’s board games, team sports or video games. Games present ways to escape the daily grind, relieve stress and have a little fun along the way.

Raising children is a significant responsibility. Parents know there’s no such thing as a day off, which is why the first day they come home to an empty nest can be so confounding.

When asked to think of modern homes, many people might think of minimalism, neutral colors, open concept floor plans, and large windows without treatments. While each of those features are components of modern homes, just what qualifies as “modern” is ever-changing and often a reflection of what buyers are looking for. And lately, many buyers are looking for allelectric homes.

The Hamburg School is participating in the summer free meal program for kids ages 18 years and under. The program started on June 6 and will last until the end of June from Monday through Friday.