Tales From the Library

   The first order of business is to apologize to all the library Friends. After our January bake sale I started working on a new list of library holdings. Before I knew it the month of January was over, and I still had not written by bake sale thank you letter. So here it is.

MVAO Junior College Planning Night

   A Junior College Planning Night will be held at Maple Valley-Anthon Oto High School on Tuesday, March 4, at 7:00 p.m. in the high school commons. A representative from the ICAN College Planning Center in Des Moines will present useful information about college readiness, college searches and visits, financing college, and other pertinent information. This is a very worthwhile event, and all MVAO juniors and parents are encouraged to attend.

A Time to Think

   Living through adversity! Everybody at one time or another has had adversities to work through. What’s important is how we deal with them. Some people sail through life with a breeze yet some people have a hard time working through a divorce, the death of a loved one or whatever the situation may be. Even if we are Christians it can be hard, God never gives us more than we can handle, our attitude and mindset is the key to it all.

Nielsen Named Willow Dale Resident of Month

   Willow Dale Wellness Village’s resident for the month of January 2008 is Mark Nielsen.

Curbside Pick Up

   "Lynn, will you take my pictures with you to <insert location here>?" I hear this time and time again, and, if I'm going somewhere and I remember to bring your pictures, that's fine. However, usually I'm running late or, sorry, but your pictures are not tops in my mind. I have my own agenda to keep!    To receive your pictures or extra papers faster, give me a call at 893-2160, and, if I'm home, I'll meet you at the curb with your stuff.    Thanks for your support.

Weather Wrap Up

   Want to know the current temperature and the forecast? Click on www.danbury-ia.com and click on our weather link.

Community Action Agency Seeks Nominees for Board Positions

   The Community Action Agency of Siouxland is now accepting nominations for its Board of Directors. Both elected and appointed seats will be available as the terms of current members end. One of the elected positions represents Sioux City at-large, while the other represents the Southwestern part of Woodbury County.

Legislative Update

Senator James Seymour

   This week State Auditor David Vaudt released his review of Governor Chet Culver’s Fiscal Year 2009 budget. Vaudt predicts some challenging years ahead. According to the Governor’s plan, the funds used over the past few years to balance the budget, such as the Senior Living Trust Fund, various tobacco related funds and the Property Tax Credit Fund, will be used up. The depletion of these funds in Fiscal Year 2009 creates a $361 million hole for Fiscal Year 2010.

Legislative Update

Representative Clarence Hoffman

   As we go into our 6th week of this session, the issues of importance are coming clearer. I expect the House will concentrate on the following five items:

ISU Western Research & Demonstration Farm Holds Annual Meeting & Hosts Ag Program

   The 62nd Annual Meeting of the Western Iowa Experimental Farm Association will be held in the Zimmerman Conference Room at the farm near Castana on Friday, February 22, 2008. The annual meeting will begin at 9:30 AM followed at 10:30 AM with an ag program presented by ISU Extension ag field specialist in northwest Iowa.

Browns Lake Watershed Study Meeting at Salix Community Center

   Woodbury County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will host a public meeting at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 21st, at the Salix Community Center. The meeting is the second held as part of the Browns Lake Watershed Study. The study was initiated by the SWCD to evaluate Browns Lake watershed following designation of the lake as Impaired.

Low- and Middle-Income Families Can Seek Free Tax-Aide Help

   For low- and middle-income taxpayers looking for relief-tax relief that is-AARP's Tax-Aide program is the soothing remedy.

How Guys Can Wear Make-Up and Get Away With It

   Hey, guys! Want to wear make-up and get away with it? Now's your chance!!! Intrigued? Read on!!!

Battle Creek Blood Drive February 26

   The Siouxland Community Blood Bank will hold a blood drive in the Battle Creek Community Building on Tuesday, February 26th from 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Ida Bowl Wednesday Night Ladies League Statistics

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