School menus delayed We have requested April menus from the local school districts, but we did not receive them in time to include them as this paper was being sent to the printer. We will resume providing school meal information as soon as we receive the April menus.
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship today announced an order cancelling all live bird exhibitions at fairs and other gatherings of birds due to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The order also prohibits live birds from being sold or transferred at livestock auction markets, swap meets and exotic sales. The Department’s order begins immediately and is effective for a minimum of 30 days, and until 30 days has passed without a confirmation of a new infection of HPAI in domestic poultry in the state of Iowa.
When planning a landscape, it’s tempting to pick the most colorful, vibrant plants. An eye-popping property filled with yellows, purples, pinks, and other bold colors is sure to catch anyone’s eye. However, the right plant for a property is not always the most colorful.
April is a month of fun and games at Arbor Lodge State Historical Park. Arbor Lodge Mansion will host the History of Games on April 2 and 9 in celebration of National Board Game Day, which is April 11.
Program graduates share what they learned When Sue Kuennen was named the Iowa Conservation Woman of the Year in 2016, she was surprised by the recognition. She always assumed the things she was doing to improve her 160-acre farm were the same as other farmers were doing.
Tabitha, Nebraska’s industry-leading Senior Care provider, offers a variety of support groups throughout York, Seward, Butler, Polk, Fillmore, Saline and surrounding counties. Helpful for many people processing their grief, grief groups give participants the opportunity to connect with others who are experiencing kindred feelings of loss.
The final weeks of winter, and even the first few weeks of spring, are still chilly in many parts of the world. Despite those last vestiges of winter chills, late winter is a great time to begin preparing gardens for the coming planting season.
Since ancient times, marijuana has been used for medicinal and recreational purposes in many cultures. In the United States, it became illegal during prohibition, like alcohol. Later, under the Controlled Substances Act in the 1970’s, the federal government classified marijuana a Schedule 1 drug. This classification includes heroin, LSD, and ecstasy, all deemed to have no safe, effective medical use and a high potential for abuse.
FRIDAY, APRIL 1 Breakfast: Sausage, Egg & Toast Lunch: Taquitos, Refried Beans, Lettuce & Tomatoes, Apple Slices MONDAY, APRIL 4 Breakfast: Muffin & Cheese Stick Lunch: Spaghetti & Meat Sauce, Garden Salad, Green Beans, Garlic Toast, Pears TUESDAY, APRIL 5 Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza Lunch: Chicken Philly Sandwich, Baked Chips, California Blend, Fresh Veggies, Banana WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 Breakfast: Pancakes Lunch: Pork Tenderloin, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Corn, Hot Roll, Orange Sliced THURSDAY, APRIL 7 Breakfast: Biscuits & Gravy Lunch: Pigs in a Blanket, Hash Browns, Fresh Veggie Assortment, Peaches FRIDAY, APRIL 8 Breakfast: Sausage, Egg & Toast Lunch: Fish Sticks, Oven Fries, Coleslaw, Bread & Butter Sandwich, Applesauce .
It really didn’t bother me when I reached the magic age of 70! Or 80, or even 90! There is just something very sobering though about having my firstborn child attain the age of 70. Considering all the “adventures” in his life that could have ended in disaster, it is amazing he has actually reached 70 years.