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Education

A different approach: Austin looking at long-term approach to retaining teachers

Austin Public Schools use a variety of methods to attract teachers, but any long-term solution, said Human Resources Director Mark Raymond, “is out of our ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Sunday, April 2, 2017 1:01 pm

Business

Finding new homes; Silent auction is Saturday at the nature center

Those hoping for stuffed turkey may find what they want at the old Jay C. Hormel Nature Center’s interpretive building. No, not that kind of ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Friday, March 31, 2017 10:21 am

Spring Home & Garden

Outdoor space is increasingly important

Jason Weis of Weis Landscaping and Design of Rose Creek sees several new trends for this outdoor season, he said. People continue to establish as ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Friday, March 31, 2017 6:49 am

Spring Home & Garden

It’s finally spring: Time to get ready for the warm

Spring is the perfect time to check your home and property for improvement over the warm months. Here are some tips from local and area ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Friday, March 31, 2017 6:49 am

Education

Awesome art; Noted painter — all of 15 — spurs excitement at I. J. Holton

Madison Branchaud, 12, just couldn’t stop enthusing over two things: Her art (“I am actually in love with art,” she tells you excitedly. “See that ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Thursday, March 30, 2017 10:44 am

Education

Principal: Pre-K dollars needed for all students

Woodson Kindergarten Center Principal Jessica Cabeen made it clear on Tuesday that while pre-kindergarten students are the smallest of our pupils, their pathway to success ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Thursday, March 30, 2017 10:26 am

Education

Magical; Fifth-grade author publishes first book

It’s not unusual to have a book-signing event in Austin. However, it is unusual to have it for an 11-year-old author. That’s right: Fifth grader ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, March 29, 2017 10:11 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Jail population daily rates grow, new hires anticipated

Daily inmate count hovers in the 80s for February, mid-March Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Monday, March 27, 2017 5:48 am

News

Faith Sullivan on Wodehouse

Faith Sullivan said she sits at the anecdotal feet of her maternal forebears when writing about strong women. However, she stands toe-to-toe with British author ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Sunday, March 26, 2017 2:01 pm

News

Good morning, Mrs. Sullivan: Faith Sullivan, the 2017 Page Turners featured author, will visit Austin at 7 p.m. April 20

Faith Sullivan recalls sitting within the circle of a book club while living in Los Angeles some years ago, when someone posed the question: “What ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Sunday, March 26, 2017 2:01 pm

Deb Nicklay

A journalist’s heart: leery of a digital legacy

The impact of technology on our lives is felt in all corners — and that was no more apparent than recently, when I was asked ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Sunday, March 26, 2017 7:01 am

News

An amazing reveal; Family shown its new bathroom and other remodels through program

Friday had more than its share of poignant moments for Terra Gorman of Austin. First: “It was my last day of student teaching — and ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Saturday, March 25, 2017 10:30 pm

Local Government

County reviews proposed solid waste ordinance

The Mower County Board of Commissioners will now take a proposal of a new solid waste management ordinance to the public for input at 5:30 ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Thursday, March 23, 2017 10:19 am

Business

Chamber says business tax is unfair

Steve Davis tried to figure out recently how many additional pizzas he would have to sell just to pay his business property tax. “I figured ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Thursday, March 23, 2017 10:18 am

News

Eardrum of God; Drumming connects, soothes the spiritual soul

Terri Bergstrom of the Austin Drumming Circle said the practice of drumming can be spiritual, provide healing — and, it can provide a common link ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, March 22, 2017 11:02 am

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