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Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Man in early June shooting case enters not guilty pleas

The man charged with attempted murder in an early June shooting that sent one to the hospital entered pleas Thursday in Mower County District Court. ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Thursday, June 22, 2023 1:09 pm

Mower County

City Council begins looking at budget, levy

Council also approves of the addition of two more officers for APD   The Austin City Council took its first steps Tuesday night in working ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Wednesday, June 21, 2023 3:30 pm

Mower County

Salvation Army makes moves to better serve public food shelf

The Salvation Army in Austin has made a variety of moves it hopes will help better serve the public. On Tuesday, Major Jeff Strickler showed ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, June 20, 2023 7:00 pm

Mower County

Man charged in March standoff sentenced to 60 months in prison

An Austin man involved in a March standoff has been sentenced to prison. Terrance Gustaf Book, 29, was sentenced in Mower County District Court on ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Monday, June 19, 2023 9:40 am

Opinion

The Wide Angle: Hitting the road with a tolerance for Iowa

By the time you read this, I’ll be gone. I’ve always wanted to say that. But seriously, yeah, I’m gone — on vacation having screamed ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, June 9, 2023 7:16 pm

Business

Continuing the Deal

After five years of success, Real Deals owners hoping to find someone to keep the store going   When Real Deals opened in September of 2018, ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, June 6, 2023 6:39 pm

Local Government

City Council agrees to add 2 more officers

During the Austin City Council’s work session last night, the council agreed to the hiring of two more  police officers. The move came after a ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, June 6, 2023 6:25 pm

Mower County

Man involved in Saturday shooting charged with attempted murder

The man involved in a Saturday morning shooting in northwest Austin that sent another man to Mayo Clinic by air has been charged. Denroy Ashan ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, June 6, 2023 12:50 pm

Mower County

UPDATE:AFD responds to housefire in NW Austin

Austin firefighters were on scene at a northwest Austin residence Monday afternoon for a house fire. Firefighters responded to an all-shifts call at around 2:20 ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Monday, June 5, 2023 4:16 pm

Mower County

UPDATE: One sent to hospital with gunshot wound, suspect arrested

One individual was sent to the hospital Saturday morning after suffering injuries from a gunshot wound. A suspect has since been arrested. Law enforcement were ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Saturday, June 3, 2023 12:20 pm

Education

Looking forward, remembering the past

AHS holds 147th commencement Friday night   Graduations, by their very nature, warrant advice for the graduates. Advice for the future and advice for the ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, June 2, 2023 8:40 pm

Education

PHOTOS: Walking sendoff as AHS seniors visit Woodson, elementary schools

On Thursday morning, seniors from Austin High Schools took last walks through Woodson Kindergarten Center as well as the elementary schools as a lead-up to ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Thursday, June 1, 2023 2:03 pm

Mower County

UPDATE: APS Board fires John Alberts following sexual harassment investigation

As a result of an investigation into a case of sexual harassment, the Austin Public Schools Board has fired Executive Director of Education Services John ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Thursday, June 1, 2023 10:40 am

Mower County

Austin man charged with sharing explicit photos of woman to Reddit

An Austin man has entered pleas to charges that he disseminated graphic photos of a woman. Jacob Louis Cano, 24, was charged with three felony ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Wednesday, May 31, 2023 5:00 pm

Education

Food service and a smile

Mary Weikum retiring as long-time Food and Nutrition Director   At the end of June, one of Austin Public Schools’ most stalwart administrators will be ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, May 30, 2023 7:21 pm

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