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News

‘Connect’ serves nearly 700, task force says; Over 5,000 pounds of food collected in separate effort

Two efforts on Saturday proved that the Austin community always digs deep for its neighbors. Almost 700 of the community’s underprivileged attended the first-ever Community ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Tuesday, November 21, 2017 7:53 am

Business

CEO: Bon-Ton will close at least 40 stores; The fate of Austin’s Younkers is unknown

Following a dismal third quarter,  CEO of Bon-Ton stores, the parent company of Younkers, said in a press statement the company would close at least ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Tuesday, November 21, 2017 7:50 am

News

Community Connect roundly praised, and well attended

The Austin Poverty Task Force had worked for months to spearhead and prepare for the first-ever Community Connect event in Austin on Saturday, coordinating over ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Monday, November 20, 2017 7:36 am

News

Kittelson pens sequel to ‘With Each New Dawn’ – New book 3rd in ‘Women of the Heartland’ series

St. Ansgar, Iowa, author Gail Kittleson will soon release her newest novel, “A Purpose True,”  again set against the backdrop of war. “A Purpose True” ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Sunday, November 19, 2017 10:14 am

Best Bets

Best Bets: Great time to love theatre; Local talent in the spotlight of 3 productions this week

If you’re a theater-lover and cannot find live entertainment to watch this week in Austin, well, you’re just not looking. “She Loves Me,” at Riverland ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Thursday, November 16, 2017 9:04 am

News

Hocking: Ideas flow for new books; Austin native visits Sweet Reads, talks about upcoming projects

There was no lack of admirers at the book-signing by fantasy author Amanda Hocking on Tuesday at Sweet Reads Bookstore in Austin, where she also ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Thursday, November 16, 2017 8:52 am

Education

Austin picks Andersen as Teacher of the Year

Austin High School instructor Arik Andersen wasn’t quite sure what was going on Tuesday when people began streaming into his classroom. Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, November 15, 2017 7:33 am

Education

School Board OK’s secretarial contract; Insurance takes most of rise in pay package

The Austin School Board on Monday unanimously approved a two-year contract that will give the district school secretaries a total package increase of 9.49 percent. ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, November 15, 2017 7:31 am

News

First-ever Community Connect is Saturday; Poverty Task Force event a ‘one-stop shop’ for free services, resources, food

The Austin Poverty Task Force on Saturday will host a “Community Connect” event that provides free resources, services and food to those who struggle with ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Tuesday, November 14, 2017 8:52 am

Austin Salvation Army

Red Kettle bells need ringers; Salvation Army’s annual campaign begins Nov. 24

The Austin Salvation Army continues to seek help with manning kettles this Christmas season. To date, said Stacy Wisemore, who is volunteer coordinator for the ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Tuesday, November 14, 2017 8:46 am

Education

‘My Fair Lady’ to be performed by AHS Theatre, Nov. 16-18

Lerner and Loewe’s “My Fair Lady,” will be presented by the Austin High School Theatre Department at 7 p.m. on Nov. 16-18 in the school’s ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Monday, November 13, 2017 7:31 am

News

Austin grad returns to perform one-man show

Joshua Larson, a 1995 graduate of Austin High School, will return to his hometown at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16, to perform a one-man ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Saturday, November 11, 2017 12:01 pm

Veterans Day 2017

Hayfield pays tribute singing original song

Hayfield students paid tribute to veterans on Thursday, in two different events that not only saluted service by veterans, it also honored a patriotic song ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Friday, November 10, 2017 10:09 am

Veterans Day 2017

Pacelli grad: Soldiers want to serve ‘a higher purpose’

Hans Gilbert, a 2000 graduate of Pacelli High School, said he knew from the time he was in second grade that he wanted to serve ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Friday, November 10, 2017 9:13 am

News

Mini-pantry a big hit; Eagle Scout project fighting hunger daily in Austin

It’s hard to believe something so simple could prove so important to those in need. But the small box — a Free Mini-Pantry, located on ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Thursday, November 9, 2017 8:25 am

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