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County Commission

A mixed bag: County could lose jobs in recycling change

Officials: Single sort recycling would be easier, but would cost jobs Read more

by Alex Smith, Monday, July 14, 2014 6:30 am

Austin Area Support Group

Austin Area Support Group will hold first meeting

The Austin Area Support Group will hold its first meeting at 10:30 a.m. on July 15, at the Oak Park Mall Community Room for people ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Saturday, July 12, 2014 5:55 pm

News

Austin residents to help bring murder mystery to St. Ansgar

Saturday will be a night full of mystery and excitement in St. Ansgar, Iowa. The Blue Belle Inn will host a murder mystery dinner performance ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Friday, July 11, 2014 2:37 pm

Business

Humane society packed with record number of cats; Facility currently has 149 felines

With 149 cats and kittens already and 21 more kittens coming soon, the Mower County Humane Society is filled to the brim. “I’m not really ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Friday, July 11, 2014 10:29 am

Faith

After 61 years, churches reunify

After 61 years apart, two Austin churches have reunified. Grace Baptist and First Baptist combined their congregations once again on Dec. 31, 2013, to form ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Friday, July 11, 2014 10:23 am

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

Austin native shares his love for theater in annual camp

Dylan Kaercher is no stranger to the stage. He is used to the rush he feels during a performance, the countless hours of practice that ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Saturday, July 5, 2014 5:20 pm

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

Standing guard: Veterans reflect on their service in the VFW Color Guard

For some veterans, their service to the military ends after they are discharged. Others, however, continue to serve well past their retirement. Veterans Truman Moen, ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Friday, July 4, 2014 12:45 pm

Columnists

Smith: Celebrations just aren’t the same away from home

As I walked around the Bandshell Park for the Fourth of July festivities Thursday, I couldn’t help but feel a sting of nostalgia. Attending these ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Friday, July 4, 2014 7:35 am

News

‘There’s nothing like it:’ Austin crowns Mr. Firecracker, Miss Sparkler

Adorned in red, white and blue, 33 youngsters fought for the title of Little Miss Sparkler and Mr. Firecracker Thursday afternoon at Bandshell Park. In ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Friday, July 4, 2014 7:24 am

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

Before heading back into the studio, DC Drifters to play during Freedom Fest

The DC Drifters are back at it again. They are ready to head back into the studio for the first time since 1966. “It’s been ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Thursday, July 3, 2014 10:04 am

Lifestyles

Pile still melting at Marcusen

Winter may be in the past, but the remnants aren’t truly gone. A snow pile was still melting behind the baseball field at Marcusen Park ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Wednesday, July 2, 2014 10:53 am

Education

Strike up the band: AHS band ready for busy Fourth

This Fourth of July will be a busy one for the Austin High School Marching Band. Not only will they appear in the Austin parade, ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Sunday, June 29, 2014 9:54 am

FEATURE SPOT -- HOT ISSUES

Hoofin’ their way to Austin; Friendship Wagon Train rolls into town, raises money for Camp Winnebago

As the distant sound of hoofs clacking on the pavement road became louder Wednesday afternoon at the Mower County Fairgrounds, the excitement of the crowd ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Thursday, June 26, 2014 11:15 am

FEATURE SPOT -- HOT ISSUES

Bike ride cruises into 16th year

For the 16th year, area bicyclists will take part in the Shooting Star Trail Bike Ride. Rain or shine, participants will bring their bikes and ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Thursday, June 26, 2014 10:44 am

FEATURE SPOT -- HOT ISSUES

Coming together for Val; Friends, family plan benefit for longtime volunteer, Parks and Rec worker

Friends know Val Pitzen for her good heart and caring ways. Val, a Stacyville, Iowa, resident, has volunteered in communities like Austin, St. Ansgar, Iowa, ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Tuesday, June 24, 2014 10:46 am

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