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Local Government

County brings property tax assessments together

Mower County is bringing all of its property tax assessments under one roof in an effort to be fair and equitable. The Mower County board ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, September 14, 2016 9:57 am

Education

Recent numbers show diversity up in Austin

Austin Public Schools continues to grow more diverse. Early school enrollment numbers show 44.1 percent of the district’s 4,980 students this year are nonwhite, which ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, September 13, 2016 10:20 am

Education

Board praises Krenz in annual review

The Austin School Public Schools Board is happy with Superintendent David Krenz’s performance and praised him for his leadership efforts. “We believe he’s doing a ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, September 13, 2016 10:17 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Suspect pleads not guilty after a traffic stop reveals stolen vehicle

One of two people charged with stealing a car after a routine speeding stop in Mower County led to felony charges has pleaded not guilty. ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, September 13, 2016 10:14 am

Mower County

Talking music: Caravan du Nord rolls back into Austin

Another dose of music and artistic discussions are coming to Austin. The Caravan du Nord will return to Austin on Oct. 22 with a 7:30 ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Monday, September 12, 2016 7:01 am

Mower County

A focused effort on prevention

Bill Spitzer is ready to put more than two decades of experience as a police officer and community leader to use in a preventative way ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, September 11, 2016 3:01 pm

Blogs

Stress? Find your own life soundtrack

I’ve been running an experiment that unveils my lofty level of coolness. For those of you who don’t know me well enough: Yes, that is ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, September 11, 2016 12:36 pm

Business

Creative reconnect; Library taking part in national program to show off what it has to offer

Austin Public Library is looking for residents to get creative as a way to get reconnected with the library. The library is participating in a ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Friday, September 9, 2016 11:28 am

Local Government

County, city OK first housing abatement

The first housing construction project is moving forward with the help of a new community tax abatement program, but the plan still doesn’t have unanimous ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Thursday, September 8, 2016 10:27 am

Local Government

County OKs fines for failing to seek permits before building; Grace period lasts until Jan. 1 to seek compliance at normal price

Mower County leaders are looking at ways to get a simple message out to residents: Before you build or make changes to your property, be ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Thursday, September 8, 2016 10:26 am

Business

City council OKs ordinance to allow brew pubs, tap rooms in Austin

Some new drinks and businesses are brewing in Austin. The Austin City Council unanimously — and relatively quickly — approved an ordinance to allow brew ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Thursday, September 8, 2016 10:21 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Openings still available for Austin Police Department’s Citizen Academy

The Austin Police Department still has room for five to 10 people to join its next Citizen Academy to educate the public on police work. ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Thursday, September 8, 2016 10:20 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Boy gets bumps, scrapes after collision with van

A 7-year-old boy came away with a few minor scrapes and bumps after being struck by a van Wednesday. A 2001 Ford Windstar was driving ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Thursday, September 8, 2016 10:07 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

LEC locked down after a report of gunman; Building evacuated, search turned up nothing

A false alarm briefly evacuated downtown county offices Wednesday morning. Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Thursday, September 8, 2016 10:06 am

FEATURE SPOT -- HOT ISSUES

Council sticks with 9 percent levy hike; Move would mean $30 to $40 a year for an average home’s taxes in 2017

The Austin City Council voted during its Monday work session to approve a 9 percent maximum levy increase for its 2017 budget, which could mean ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, September 7, 2016 10:40 am

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