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Student bridges a divide between inmates, families

Thanks to a partnership between the Parenting Resource Center and the Mower County Jail — and the hard work of a Riverland Community College student ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Sunday, January 7, 2018 8:27 am

News

Page Turners citywide read choice ‘a little different this year’

“Give a Girl a Knife,” a memoir by TV personality, chef and food writer Amy Thielen, is this year’s pick for Austin’s annual city-wide reading ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Saturday, January 6, 2018 6:37 am

News

Welcome to 2018; Austin says hello to its first baby of the new year

Just as planned, Jayden Dennis Charnecki made his appearance on Wednesday, Jan. 3, at Mayo Health System-Austin. What wasn’t planned was that Jayden would be ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Friday, January 5, 2018 7:53 am

Education

Goetz is Austin School Board chairwoman again; Board debates, then approves $400 for its members

Austin School Board Chairwoman Angie Goetz will return to lead the group this year. Goetz’s nomination was unopposed at the organizational meeting of the board ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Friday, January 5, 2018 7:48 am

Business

Dexter couple marks fifth year of ‘Pay It Forward;’ application period now open

When Gina and Todd Grundmeier suffered a house fire in 2010, they were amazed at the strength of support they received. So much so that ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, January 3, 2018 7:59 am

Business

Furniture USA: Plans in the works for Austin store; Company taking advantage of a great opportunity

Plans for the brand to be housed in the former Target building by Furniture Mart USA is still being studied — but Chief Operating Officer ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, January 3, 2018 7:55 am

News

More than just books; Library can save you money in 2018

Perhaps you have a long car drive ahead of you and would like an audiobook to pass the time. You choose Neil Degrasse Tyson’s “Astrophysics ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Tuesday, January 2, 2018 10:15 am

News

Take a break from winter; Austin Public Library can warm you up with lots of programs in January

It might be cold outside, but there are a host of activities planned to keep you warm in January at the Austin Public Library. Still, ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Sunday, December 31, 2017 3:06 pm

Business

Austin Holiday Inn sold; Torge’s Live, Sports Pub & Grill and conference center also part sale

The Austin Holiday Inn and two of its related properties, owned by TPI Hospitality, have been sold, although few details were available Friday about how ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Sunday, December 31, 2017 3:04 pm

News

‘Foss Man’ filled with intrigue, revenge; Book written by former Mower County official

Keith Fossey was retired and looking for things to do that served as a counterpoint to his golf game, he said with a chuckle. As ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Friday, December 29, 2017 9:08 am

Business

No snow is good snow? Snow removal not a cheap proposition for the city

While having a white Christmas is the stuff of songs and Christmas cards, the reality is: snow is expensive That is, when you have to ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Tuesday, December 26, 2017 9:12 am

Business

Target building sold: Furniture USA is the new owner; sale occurred earlier this month

The building that once housed Austin’s Target store has been sold to a Sioux Falls, South Dakota.-based furniture company. However, how the building will be ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Friday, December 22, 2017 8:07 am

News

Tree fulfills ‘Season of Giving’

Several volunteers, arms full, carried brightly-wrapped gifts into the fellowship hall at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Other volunteers used food carts from the church kitchen ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Friday, December 22, 2017 8:06 am

News

John ‘Bud’ Minerich, 93, goes forward; Austin man recently heard father’s music for the first time

John “Bud” Minerich lived a lifetime before he heard his father’s music played for the first time. Bud, who was 93, died Monday, just a ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Thursday, December 21, 2017 8:03 am

News

Reflection of culture; Nativities can be a mirror into other people’s views

Helen Holder recalled a visitor who was surveying one of Holder’s over 900 nativity sets. The Austin woman is widely known for her collection and ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, December 20, 2017 8:46 am

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