You Decide: Vote for the top local news stories of 2015
Published 2:21 pm Tuesday, December 22, 2015
We want your votes, Austin.
The Austin Daily Herald is letting you, the reader, pick the top local stories of 2015.
What had a major impact on Austin? What were the biggest crimes? What were your favorite events? What were the most heart-warming or entertaining stories of the year?
Choose up to 10 stories before the voting closes. Look for the recaps of the top stories on Thursday, Dec. 31, and Friday, Jan. 1, in the print and online versions of the Herald. Then check out some of the stories to watch for in 2016 on Sunday, Jan. 3.
Note: Several ongoing issues and stories — like the changes at Oak Park Mall, several business changes and the passing of influential residents were combined to include more stories. The links below feature one representative story for background.
You Decide: Vote for the top local news stories of 2015
- City, Hy-Vee complete Oak Park Mall deal; theater owners speak out against deal. (17%, 49 Votes)
- The David Madison murder case; Michael McIntosh charged with second-degree murder. (9%, 26 Votes)
- Large fight breaks out at Austin High School in September; 3 adults, several minors arres (7%, 20 Votes)
- Seasonal dome, artificial turf added to Wescott Athletic complex. (7%, 20 Votes)
- Hormel breaks ground, starts construction on new Spam Museum downtown. (7%, 20 Votes)
- Businesses close, open: Hardees, Pizza Hutt, Ivy’s Ink, Emerge Fitness, Crazy Janes open, while Target, Bustad’s, Sassy Strawberry close (5%, 15 Votes)
- Hormel buys Applegate, names Snee president, unveils snack lines. (5%, 14 Votes)
- Zabel murder suspect acquitted. (4%, 11 Votes)
- After 67 years of marriage, couple passes away within days of each other. (3%, 10 Votes)
- QPP vows change after undercover investigation. (3%, 10 Votes)
- Convenience stores like Casey’s, Ankeny’s, Freedom Value robbed. (3%, 9 Votes)
- Businesses changes: George’s Pizza, Apollo Liquor, Chateau Raceway and Star City Auto (formerly Carney’s) change hands; Impact, Total Fitness show growth (3%, 9 Votes)
- Edges get prison in child porn case. (3%, 9 Votes)
- Austin’s bike friendly efforts, Red Bike program and cycling race. (3%, 8 Votes)
- County votes down single-sort recycling but vows changes. (3%, 8 Votes)
- Community residents who passed away, such as: Val Pitzen, Skip Hastings, Beth Burhow, Tyler Berg, Tyler Holdgrafer, Bill Blom, Helayna Nguyen, to name a few (2%, 7 Votes)
- Institute unveils apartment plan, ticks ahead on new building. (2%, 7 Votes)
- Austin sees string of home, car burglaries. (2%, 6 Votes)
- Helle leaves Vision 2020, Siems takes over. (2%, 5 Votes)
- Elkton anhydrous leak closes I-90. (2%, 5 Votes)
- After six years of struggles, Prices finally give birth to daughter. (1%, 4 Votes)
- Leeper accused of fleeing court, crime spree, other crimes. (1%, 4 Votes)
- Fatal fires happen on Thanksgiving, Christmas. (1%, 3 Votes)
- Dangerous dog Roc gets rare pardon. (1%, 3 Votes)
- County board votes to remove volunteers ‘good graffiti’ on bridge. (1%, 2 Votes)
- Hormel workers vote down contracts before reaching deal. (1%, 2 Votes)
- Dam projects, CRWD plan up for state dollars. (1%, 2 Votes)
- High speed chase hits 90-100 mph, ends in BP. (0%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 87
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