Fremont County Sheriff’s Office 2-21-25
The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office reports the following arrests:
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Sidney Special Olympians 2025
The Special Olympics Regional Basketball tournament was held on Jan. 30 at Iowa Western Community College. Sidney’s Terry Moyer placed seventh while Audrey Goodman and Xavier Ratliff placed third. Mallari Olson and Helaena Wheeler placed first and will proceed to the state competition on Saturday March 15 in Iowa City. Submitted by Teresa Crecelius.
Workout Option 2-14-25
Exit 1 Fitness is hosting low impact cardio workout sessions in Hamburg with instructor Teri Sjulin at 1001 Main Street. Sessions are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4 p.m. at a cost of just $5. Attendees are invited to bring their own water and use the D Street entrance. Submitted by Teresa Crecelius.
Grape Hospital Event
Grape Hospital recently hosted an Instant Pot party with 27 people in attendance. Party attendees learned how to use the Instant Pot and how to prep for and make freezer meals. French dip sandwiches were made in the Instant Pot and served at the party. Verlaine Hall won an Instant Pot at the party. Information about the party was submitted by Tami Oakes, Community Outreach Coordinator. Photo credit to Logan Bakula, Marketing.
Finalists announced in superintendent search
The Essex and Hamburg Community School District School Boards met with Grundmeyer Leader Services on January 22, 2025, to review a pool of eight candidates. The boards have now announced three finalists in their search for a shared superintendent: Steven Barber, Lance Ridgely, and Ralph Watkins.
Ward receives Iowa FFA Degree
Ellie Ward of Sidney FFA recently received her Iowa Degree.
Charles Lakin Outstanding Teacher Award nominations open
The Charles E. Lakin Foundation is proud to announce that nominations are now open for the 2025 Outstanding Teacher Award, a prestigious honor recognizing exceptional educators who make a lasting impact in their schools and communities.
Hamburg FFA attends Legislative Symposium
Recently, four Hamburg FFA members got the opportunity to get out of the classroom and attend the 40th Iowa Legislative Symposium.
Fremont County represented at Young Farmer Conference
The Young Farmer Conference was held in Des Moines on Jan. 17-18 and was attended by over 500 young farmers across the state of Iowa.
Hamburg CSD celebrates bid award for renovation, expansion
The members of the Hamburg School Board recently voted to accept a bid for the expansion and renovation project at Marnie Simons Elementary School.