Cemetery restoration fundraiser seeks support
An effort is underway to clean and restore historic tombstones at Hamburg Cemetery.
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Sidney welcomes new teachers for 25-26
Sidney Public Schools is welcoming new teachers for the 2025-26 school year.
Sidney Brew invites county residents to participate in Scarecrow contest
The Sidney Brew invites all residents of Fremont County to build and enter a Scarecrow in our Great Scarecrow Contest 2025 this fall. The goal is to have all Scarecrows built and displayed in Gazebo Park by Oct 1. Scarecrows can be placed prior to Oct 1.
Small Town, Small Race!
Percival Hometown Pride hosted their second annual 0.5K run. They had popsicles, donuts, hydration stations, and finisher medals. 50+ competitors “ran” through Percival and ended at the park. A few were even dressed in cow attire!
Back to School 2025
Kids in Sidney and Hamburg got back into the swing of school for the 2025-26 calendar year. Photos submitted by Teresa Crecelius.
Maher hired as regional director for ISU Extension and Outreach
Mandy Maher has accepted the position of regional director for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach serving Pottawattamie (east and west offices), Cass and Adair counties in western Iowa. She begins the position Sept. 29.
Former Two County Duster watching son follow same paths
Shelbie Gibson (Driever), grew up in Sidney Iowa, Rodeo Town USA, and was proud to be a part of the Two County Dusters, the Fremont and Page County Drill Team, for many years. Her last year was 2013.
Rodeo Visit at the Library
The 2025 Sidney Iowa Rodeo Queen and all the Rodeo Royalty stopped at the Lakin Library to share about themselves, talk about the rodeo and do some crafting with patrons. The library sends their thanks and is looking forward to another visit next year. Submitted by Teresa Crecelius.
Community Calendar 8-22-25
Second Monday: Hamburg City Council meeting, 1201 Main St., 6 p.m. 712-382-1313.
Larsen named Director of Operations for Iowa volleyball
University of Iowa volleyball recently announced the hire of Olivia Larsen as the program’s Director of Operations. The announcement was made by head coach Jim Barnes.