Summer slide is a concept that has been on educators’ minds since 1996, when the first comprehensive study on the topic was published. Students lose significant knowledge in core subjects over the summer break, and those losses increase each year. There’s much parents can do to help their children continue learning over the summer. Educational projects may be a good start. Here’s a brief list of educational projects children can work on this summer.
On Wednesday, April 20, Peru State College inaugurated its 34th president in its 155th year of operation. Dr.
FRIDAY, MAY 6 Breakfast: Sausage, Egg & Toast Lunch: Burrito, Lettuce & Tomato Refried Beans, Apple Slices MONDAY, MAY 9 Breakfast: Muffin & Cheese Stick Lunch: Meatballs, Cheese Tortellini in Red Sauce, Garlic Bread, Green Beans & Berry Cup TUESDAY, MAY 10 Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza Lunch: Chicken Tetrazzini, Corn, Veggie Assortment, Blueberries WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 Breakfast: Pancake Wrap & Fruit Lunch: Cook’s Choice THURSDAY, MAY 12 Breakfast: Biscuits & Gravy Lunch: Chicken Leg, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Corn, Hot Roll, Applesauce FRIDAY, MAY 13 Breakfast: Sausage, Egg & Toast Lunch: Homemade Pizza, Garden Salad, Fresh Veggies, Pears .
Pictured are Liam Barrett and his Mom, and Nora Spiegel and her parents. (Photos submitted by Mrs.
All third graders passed their spelling test on Wednesday. To keep with her promise, Mrs.
Individuals suffering from pain in many areas of the body, having difficulties with sleep and experiencing routine fatigue may be suffering from fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is more widespread than health care professionals may have originally thought. Here are some facts and statistics about the condition.
In a letter directed to the Iowa Utilities Board, the Fremont County board of supervisors expressed objections to the use of the eminent domain to secure property for projects like the proposed Midwest Express pipeline in southwest Iowa. The pipeline is projected to cross about 700 miles in
A trio of thrillers, a women’s friendship selection, and a graphic novel are the newest reading options offered at Hamburg Public Library. As the cover of the latest John Sandford thriller suggests, crude oil plays a major part in “The Investigator.” Letty Davenport, Lucas Davenport’s adopted daughter, finally is asked to help with an investigation in conjunction with the Department of Homeland Security.
On April 29, at approximately 10 a.m., Fremont County Deputies were called to Hamburg for a report of a stolen semi and trailer. The caller advised the suspect had fled the scene and was hiding near an abandoned residence on southern Washington Street.
Maintaining mental wellbeing in the face of life’s many stressors can be challenging. However, the stigma surrounding mental health issues can make the challenge even greater, according to Kimberly Cavalier, a human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Since 1949, May has been designated as Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States. The purpose is to increase understanding and reduce stigma concerning mental health conditions and challenges.