Great part-time jobs for retirees
Many adults nearing retirement age count down the days until they can bid adieu to the daily tasks of commuting and working so they can enjoy much more time for recreation, travel or whatever is they aspire to do.
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90th birthday card shower
The family of Wilbur Henkle would like for you to join us in celebrating his 90th birthday with a card shower on May 6. Cards can be sent to Wilbur Henkle, 506 Moody Drive, Hamburg, IA 51640.
Neighborhood Revitalization Planning Grant awarded to Sidney, Creston and Corning
The cities of Sidney, Creston, and Corning were each awarded $25,000 grants under the Comprehensive Neighborhood Revitalization Planning Community Development Block Grant (CNRP-CDBG) Program by the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA). Southwest Iowa Planning Council (SWIPCO) will administer the grant for these cities.
Thunderstorm hits area last week
Readers from Nebraska City and Hamburg submitted photos of last week’s thunderstorm which included destructive and large hail as well as tornadic activity. .
Sidney students bring home prizes from Corner Conference Art Fair
Sidney art students brought home 80 awards from the recent Corner Conference Art Fair. Students provided 179 entries for the show.
Fremont County Board of Supervisors meeting summaries
Following are brief summaries of the March meetings of the Fremont County Board of Supervisors, written from the meeting minutes: March 1: Supervisor Clint Blackburn signed a contract with Eagle View for the new flight for the county geographic information system (GIS). This year, the contract will be paid out of the county’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Supervisor Dustin Sheldon announced that a contractor who has been hired to replace windows in the courthouse was to be on site on March 14, with the project slated to begin April 3. Supervisor Blackburn was appointed to the vacancy on the Southwest Iowa Region Mental Health and Disability Services Board that was created by the retirement of former supervisor Randy Hickey.
Sidney HS Band
Sidney High School band students attended Solo/Small Ensemble Festival on April 15, at Lenox High School. From left are McKenzie Thathcher - Vocal Solo - II, Christian Harris - Mallet Solo - I, Ulrich Humpal - Trumpet Solo - I, Kaiden Stockstell - Vocal Solo - I, Grace Zach - Vocal Solo - II & Flute Solo - II, Caydence Moore - Vocal Solo - II.
Register today for Iowa Veterans Entrepreneurship Conference
Home Base Iowa, America’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Iowa, and the Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship at Iowa State University are proud to announce the upcoming Iowa Veterans Entrepreneurship Conference, which will be held at the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center in Ames Friday, June 2.
Early spring pest control for pine trees
Correct timing on pest control measures is key to successful management, but that’s difficult when symptoms from the insect or disease attack don’t show up until after the window for control has passed. This week, we’ll look at three common pine tree pest problems which need to be addressed early in the growing season. They are listed below in order of the timing for control.
Trial period ending for newspaper’s website
After an extended period of free access, the websites for the Nebraska City News-Press, Syracuse Journal- Democrat and Hamburg Reporter will be putting up a paywall beginning in May. During the trial period, readers were able to access articles and view the e-edition at no cost.