September 2009

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H1N1 Flu Confirmed at School

We have had a confirmed case of the H1N1 (otherwise known as swine flu) virus in Wausa Public Schools.  According to the CDC, the H1N1 Virus is a type of flu virus which spreads from human to human, and is a strain of the common seasonal flu virus. 
Most who receive this strain of flu have [...]

Women Educators Meet in Wausa

The Alpha Lambda Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International met at Thabor Lutheran Church in Wausa for the first meeting of the new school year.  The Wausa and Crofton ladies served a light supper, followed by a presentation by Diane Diekes, the owner of Diane’s Greenhouse of Fordyce.
Connie Anderson, president, presided over the regular business [...]

Smorgasbord Coming in Oct.

Phones are starting to ring and the committee is meeting weekly to prepare for the Annual Wausa Smorgasbord.  This year the Smorgasbord will be Saturday, October 24th, 2009.
This is an annual Swedish tradition here in Wausa.  It takes a lot of help and cooperation but the community always works together for a successful night. The [...]

Grants Available for Value Added Commodities

Farmers and producers are urged to apply for $18 million in grants to help them add value to the commodities they produce.  The funding is made available through USDA Rural Development’s Value Added Producer Grant program.
The national application period for the program closes on November 30, 2009.  For more information on how to apply, producers [...]

Youth Football Game Postponed

The Mighty Vikes were ready to continue the weekend with a game today against Coleridge.  Due to illness from the visiting team the game has been called off for today.
The game may be re-scheduled so watch myWausaNews.com for information on the future games. 
As always check the Community Calendar for all the events scheduled in Wausa.