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Education

Austin students score higher on ACT’s; Composite score rises by .7 compared to 2016

Austin High School students scored higher on the 2017 round of ACT testing than they did in 2016, bringing in a composite score of 19.7, ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Monday, September 18, 2017 8:14 am

Education

Tree Trust deeply rooted; Unexpected invitation began Southgate’s ‘green revolution’ over 20 years ago

A new sign was recently installed at Southgate Elementary School, marking the school’s 1995 Tree Trust Project. It is a fairly modest sign — but ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Friday, September 15, 2017 8:24 am

Education

Austin enrollment up 5%; Public schools population grows by more than 240 students in K-12

Austin Public Schools experienced a 5 percent increase in student enrollment this fall, and some pupils are still coming in the door, according to Corey ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, September 13, 2017 7:45 am

Education

Hayfield passes $14.3 million referendum

Hayfield School District voters on Monday OK’d a building referendum totaling $14.3 million that will provide some major upgrades as part of an overall $24 ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, September 13, 2017 7:39 am

News Main

Sounds of a symphony: ASO ready to kick off its 61st year of music

The Austin Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of longtime conductor Stephen J. Ramsey, will provide a colorful schedule in its 61st season that begins in ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Sunday, September 10, 2017 8:01 am

News

Flower gals (and a few guys) keep Austin in blooms

When Cristina Wradislavsky first took the job as a flower girl, she probably didn’t realize the labor it look to water the blooms that beautify ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Saturday, September 9, 2017 11:24 am

Education

Hayfield votes Monday on school bonds

Voters in the Hayfield School District will vote Monday on two bond referendum questions totaling $14.3 million. Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 8 ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Saturday, September 9, 2017 9:41 am

Education

Kindergarteners love the new year at Pacelli Elementary School

Ben Walski, 5, was pretty specific about what he intended to learn in his Pacelli Elementary kindergarten class this year. “Back flips,” he said. Well, ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Friday, September 8, 2017 9:28 am

Education

Back in the Halls; Students begin the traditional school year

Zada Hinkle, 9, a fourth grader at Banfield Elementary School, admitted she was “a little scared” about the new school year Tuesday morning. “And nervous,” ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, September 6, 2017 8:55 am

Faith

Westminster Presbyterian will host ‘Festival of the Nativities’

Westminister Presbyterian in Austin will host a new event this holiday season — and on Sept. 9 and 10, community members will be able to ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Tuesday, September 5, 2017 7:49 am

News

Editing History: Hormel founder’s autobiography launched

Over 70 years after he died, the voice of George A. Hormel is being heard loud and clear, thanks to his grandsons and editor Sandra ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Sunday, September 3, 2017 7:01 am

Education

Cool for School: New ‘EL’ teachers are eager for the first day

The I.J. Holton classroom signs says, “We all smile in the same language” — and both Janna Akkerman and Katy McGrane are more than ready ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Saturday, September 2, 2017 9:00 am

Education

That ‘other’ education is making an impact

There are those who think of “adult learning” as that “other” kind of education being done only at night, or on a weekend. But there ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, August 30, 2017 8:15 am

News

1999 Austin graduate, linguist, soldier, dies at 36

Jacob Collins died last week at 36, but packed a large life into that seemingly short span. Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Tuesday, August 29, 2017 9:00 am

Austin ArtWorks Festival

The show must go on; Despite weather, festival a hit; Ihlenfeld top artist

A veteran artist from Mason City, Iowa, was the Purchase Award winner at the sixth annual Austin ArtWorks Festival Saturday — and the changeable weather ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Monday, August 28, 2017 8:38 am

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