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Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, is making a difference for less fortunate children in Southwest Iowa and is hoping to expand its reach with the help of additional volunteers and donations.Shenandoah is one of 326 Chapters of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, nationwide and in Canada, all operating to meet the goal that “No kid sleeps on the floor in our town,” by building and delivering beds to children who do not have a bed.Jennifer Miller, President of the Shenandoah Chapter, said she moved to Shenandoah two years ago and was looking for a way to get involved in the community.

The 2024 Battle with the Bulls is scheduled for this weekend with shows on Friday, June 21, and Saturday, June 22, in the rodeo arena at Sidney.Featured in the event will be bull riding, bull fighting, barrel racing and mutton busting.See the top riders from the Extreme Bull Riding Tour with Double S Bulls.One of the bull fighters at this year’s event will be a local face, Mason Sheldon of Sidney.

The Southern Loess Hills Welcome Center on Highway 2 west of 1-29 on the east side of the Missouri River Bridge has survived two floods and continues to welcome travelers coming to Iowa from Nebraska.On Oct.

June is often referred to as “Bride Month” because it has traditionally been a popular time for weddings.And weddings are stressful, expensive and require lots of planning.

Sheriff Kevin Aistrope reports the following recent arrests:On May 14, deputies arrested Jay Charles Covert, 20, of Sidney for probation violation.

Back in 2019, the Fremont County Farm Bureau Federation chose to sponsor a large cowboy boot to put at the southeast entrance to Sidney Square.

The Sidney Car Wash and Storage at 300 S Main Street is open for business.The new business is owned by Warren and Susie Forbes.Susie serves as the business manager.“My wife and I felt the property we owned and operated a car wash on for several years was well suited for storage units,” Warren said.