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Business

Old Hy-Vee, new retail? Wisconsin firm nearing deal to market property

The Austin Port Authority has proposed to enter a conditional purchase agreement with a Wisconsin firm to market the old Hy-Vee building and a piece ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Thursday, June 29, 2017 8:57 am

Health

Finding fun, familiarity; Circle of Friends camp lets kids be themselves

Ja’Shawn Kelley-Simms brought his face close to the magnifying glass, his nose pushed up against the piece. On the other side, the word “Unexpected,” written ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Thursday, June 29, 2017 8:56 am

Education

A bridge for communication; Phrazer system will engage parents, students at Austin schools

A new multilingual communications system will be piloted in Austin this fall to help parents of different cultures become engaged with their child’s education. The ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Tuesday, June 27, 2017 8:33 am

Mower County

Summer of Theatre: New summer stock comes to region; ‘Superstar’ opens June 29

A new St. Ansgar, Iowa-based theater company, whose ranks include talented college performers from across the country, will soon bring a lively round of musicals ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Sunday, June 25, 2017 7:01 am

Mayo Health Systems Albert Lea and Austin

A difficult situation; Austin leaders: Mayo changes hard but understandable

As Albert Lea community leaders grapple with Mayo Clinic Health System’s controversial announcement to move most inpatient services from Albert Lea to Austin, their counterparts ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Friday, June 23, 2017 8:58 am

Paint the Town Pink

Thanks, PTTP! Grants of $200,000 distributed to work at Institute

Thanks to Paint the Town Pink, cancer research at The Hormel Institute got a boost in the arm Wednesday. Eight, $25,000 grants were awarded to ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Friday, June 23, 2017 8:52 am

Business

A new page for the library; Clinefelter begins duties as Austin Public Library director

Julie Clinefelter knew from the time her family moved to town in 2003 that the Austin Public Library was a good place to be. “I ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Tuesday, June 20, 2017 7:58 am

Education

School lunch program starts; serving some 700

If there is any doubt about the need for a summer food program in Austin, just check in with how many lunches were served last ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Monday, June 19, 2017 8:13 am

Deb Nicklay

What’s in a name? Sometimes, a surprise

This is absolutely true: When I got married, back in the Dark Ages, I received a copy of my marriage license in the mail. My ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Sunday, June 18, 2017 7:01 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Austin man sentenced in damage to property case

A 25-year-old Austin man has been sentenced to a year in jail after he allegedly threw a brick through the door at Bell Liquor in ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Saturday, June 17, 2017 10:01 am

Faith

Cross-culture understanding through communication

The Rev. Michael Oleksa recalled being asked to teach a biology lesson to fourth graders, not long after he moved to Alaska. The lesson was ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Friday, June 16, 2017 8:12 am

Business

Shifting services; Mayo changes include new childbirth center building in Austin

A new childbirth center will be built in Austin as part of a $25 million Mayo Clinic Health System consolidation that will include the move ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, June 14, 2017 7:57 am

Education

Administrative changes OK’d for Austin schools

The Austin School Board Monday cemented its administrative changes for the 2017-18 school year, led by a new team at Austin High School. Andrea Malo ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, June 14, 2017 7:53 am

Lifestyles

McGuire pens start to HHH concerts

On a grey afternoon at the Hormel Historic Home, musician Charlie McGuire and HHH Executive Director Holly Johnson were wondering about the color of George ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Tuesday, June 13, 2017 8:28 am

News

‘Singing ranger’ coming to HHH; McGuire to lead Peace Garden concert, songwriting workshop

Folk great Pete Seeger once wrote to fellow minstrel Charlie McGuire: “I hope you keep on writing. Really, your songs are damn good and so ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Sunday, June 11, 2017 7:43 am

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