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Ag Bytes<br />
fields and urban storm water runoff, to<br />
address these issues. The Initiative seeks<br />
to harness the collective ability of both<br />
private and public resources and organizations<br />
to deliver a clear and consistent message<br />
to stakeholders to reduce nutrient loss<br />
and improve water quality.<br />
More information about the initiative<br />
can be found at CleanWaterIowa.org.<br />
Swander among<br />
four recognized<br />
for Hall of Fame<br />
Mary Swander was one of four women<br />
named to the Iowa Woman’s Hall of<br />
Fame this year. Swander is an author,<br />
playwright, storyteller, educator and musician.<br />
Her work has been performed in<br />
Mary Swander<br />
Eastern Iowa several<br />
times, and she<br />
also has led storytelling<br />
workshops<br />
here. She serves<br />
as executive director<br />
of AgArts and<br />
Swander Woman<br />
Productions.<br />
To highlight<br />
women’s heritage<br />
and recognize their<br />
contributions, the<br />
Iowa Commission<br />
on the Status of Women (ICSW) established<br />
the Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame<br />
in 1975. Each year the ICSW welcomes<br />
four women into the Hall of Fame, paying<br />
tribute to them and setting them forth<br />
as role models for others. As of 2021, 188<br />
women had been inducted into the Iowa<br />
Women’s Hall of Fame and 33 individuals<br />
were awarded the Cristine Wilson Medal<br />
for Equality and Justice.<br />
Jackson County’s new<br />
youth coordinator<br />
comes from 4-H family<br />
Growing up in Ogden, Abi Henderson<br />
spent many summers exhibiting cattle,<br />
pigs, goats and various indoor projects at<br />
county fairs.<br />
Now she is determined to share her<br />
love of 4-H with others as she settles into<br />
her role as the Jackson County youth coordinator<br />
for the Iowa State University<br />
Extension and Outreach Office.<br />
“I know the positive impact my county<br />
youth coordinator had on me when I was<br />
in 4-H, so I want to make that same impact<br />
on 4-H’ers in Jackson County,” said Hen-<br />
Head<br />
From<br />
To Toe,<br />
Dr. randy Burger has you covered.<br />
Burger Chiropractic<br />
If you have aches and pains from climbing on tractors or<br />
a back out of whack from hauling seed bags, I can help you.<br />
I also do sports physicals.<br />
Burger Shoe Repair<br />
While you’re here, leave that favorite pair of worn out<br />
work boots for me to resole and bring back to life. I am<br />
continuing a 35-year family legacy with my shoe, boot,<br />
and leather repair business. I also do medical inserts.<br />
Call 563-582-1188<br />
Both businesses are located at 1340 Delhi Street, Dubuque — just down the<br />
road from Finley Hospital and across from The American Legion.<br />
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