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Education

2-year teacher contract OK’d; Compensation package increase mostly gobbled by health insurance

The Austin School Board on Monday unanimously approved an 8.9 percent total compensation package increase for the district’s teachers over the next two years, but ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Tuesday, October 24, 2017 7:55 am

senior living

Virginia Larsen: At 80, still energized, still writing, and now getting published

Austin author Virginia Larsen thought for years that she was something of an introvert. “Quiet, always thinking deep, existential thoughts,” deadpanned Larsen, 80. But she ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Tuesday, October 24, 2017 6:00 am

Business

That’s Amore; New Italian restaraunt, Bella Victoria, opens in Austin

There’s a good chance that when you walk into Austin’s new Italian restaurant, Bella Victoria, you might get a hug from Mario Victoria, whose smile ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Sunday, October 22, 2017 9:20 am

Education

School libraries evolve to engage; Changes draw in technology and more

Author and poet Stuart Dybek said once that a library is “where place and possibility meet.” However, educators from two of Austin’s public schools might ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Friday, October 20, 2017 8:08 am

Business

Potential neighbors protest distribution center; Residents return to council to air concerns about Hy-Vee’s plans

Citizens living near a proposed site for a Hy-Vee distribution center on the west side of Austin returned to the City Council earlier this week ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Friday, October 20, 2017 8:03 am

Education

Schools double up on motivation – Singer and songwriter Kat Perkins: Be Fearless

Singer and songwriter Kat Perkins was, by her own admission, “having a blast … touring with a band; agents were calling us; record companies were ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, October 18, 2017 7:55 am

Education

Schools double up on motivation – Artist and author Haley Moss: OK to be different

Artist and author Haley Moss will be the first to tell you that her eighth grade year wasn’t exactly fun. “I went to three schools ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, October 18, 2017 7:52 am

Local Government

Council OK’s rec center designs; Architects to start making final plans

With very little discussion, the Austin City Council on Monday unanimously approved schematic designs for the new community recreation center. In the same motion, the ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, October 18, 2017 7:50 am

News

3 years out, presidential hopeful out shaking hands; Congressman Delaney: Time to fix a broken country

Presidential hopeful John K. Delaney, a U.S. representative from Maryland, said our government “can do transformative things” for its people if only divisiveness was put ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Tuesday, October 17, 2017 8:40 am

Education

‘Engage. Empower. Inspire’ is the new mission statement for Austin schools; Computer program sifted through survey responses to bring forth most used words

Only three words will represent the mission of Austin Public Schools: “Engage. Empower. Inspire.” The Austin School Board, following the recommendation of the School Board ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Tuesday, October 17, 2017 8:26 am

Education

Taking the round-about way to an honor; Local student headed to World Food Prize Global Youth Institute

Being a part of the Global Youth Institute was such  a big deal to Tyler Quitmeyer of Austin, he will fly from France just to ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Monday, October 16, 2017 7:59 am

News

Child care shortage deepens in county; Town Hall meeting scheduled Nov. 6 to address issues

Working parents are finding it increasingly difficult to find child care for their sons and daughters, an analysis of the region shows. That has prompted ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Sunday, October 15, 2017 7:02 am

Education

Ms. Cabeen goes to Washington; Woodson principal heads east to accept national award

The almost-400 students at Woodson Kindergarten Center weren’t about to let their principal slip out of town on Tuesday to accept a big award without ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, October 11, 2017 8:13 am

Education

School Board praises Krenz; Cutting-edge leadership draws appreciation

Superintendent of Schools Dave Krenz got high marks in his role as the head of Austin Public Schools, according to the School Board on Monday. ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, October 11, 2017 8:04 am

Business

Flower shop to ‘Petal It Forward’ on Wednesday

If you see Vicki Trimble coming toward you on Wednesday, Oct. 11, open your arms wide. Chances are she’ll be handing you not one, but ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Sunday, October 8, 2017 12:29 pm

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