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Board votes to enact half-cent sales tax in 2018

County pushing Legislature to enact road funding Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, August 9, 2016 1:40 pm

Education

‘A huge step forward’: Austin gets funding

Austin Public Schools is receiving $283,756 to fund 50 students in its early education programming. The funding comes as part of a new, state funded ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, August 9, 2016 10:18 am

Education

School board finalizes housing abatement plan; Opponents argue that money is being sacrificed

The Austin Public Schools Board took a few last steps Monday to finalize its participation in the Austin Housing Initiative. The board previously voted to ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, August 9, 2016 10:17 am

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

A party for Larry; Nature center friends plan reception for Dolphin

The public will soon have a chance to thank Jay C. Hormel Nature Center Director/Naturalist Larry Dolphin for his 28 years and wish him well ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Monday, August 8, 2016 10:16 am

FEATURE SPOT -- HOT ISSUES

Board could vote Tuesday on half-cent sales tax

The Mower County board could take action Tuesday on whether to approve or deny a half-cent sales tax to fund road and bridge projects over ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Monday, August 8, 2016 10:12 am

News

Voters heading to the polls for Primary Election

The next step toward the 2016 election has arrived. On Tuesday, voters will whittle the candidate pool during the Primary Election for some races headed ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, August 7, 2016 6:01 pm

Blogs

Lose the hate and laugh it off

Just a week ago, I wrote suggesting people “embrace the weird.” Now it’s time to learn to laugh things off and just be happy. I ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, August 7, 2016 7:01 am

News

Acclaimed author holding reception at hometown library

A New York Time best-selling author named one of Times Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People will be at Austin Public Library Tuesday before she leaves ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, August 7, 2016 6:01 am

Business

Closing a confection; Donut Connection’s last day is Aug. 13

After more than 40 years, an Austin mainstay business will sell its final doughnut in about a week. Dan and Janet Hooker will close Austin’s ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Friday, August 5, 2016 10:55 am

Business

Unveiling a new look; Wal-Mart celebrates grand reopening after facelift, product additions

Austin’s Wal-Mart is celebrating a new look and more than a thousand new products. After a Friday ribbon cutting, the newly remodeled Wal-Mart Supercenter, 1000 ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Friday, August 5, 2016 10:49 am

Local Government

‘It’s a good time in Austin’; Mayor Stiehm elected CGMC secretary

Austin is in a good position to be at the center of statewide discussions moving forward. Mayor Tom Stiehm was elected to serve as secretary ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Friday, August 5, 2016 10:42 am

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

Paving out the future; Veterans Memorial Committee plans for future space care

About a year after reaching its initial goal of selling 1,056 pavers, Mower County Veterans Memorial Committee leaders are looking at ways to secure the ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Thursday, August 4, 2016 10:27 am

Business

Former intern gets nod to lead nature center; Dolphin’s last day is Aug. 31

A new chapter is beginning at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. Luke Reese, a nature center intern from September 2005 to August 2006, has ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Thursday, August 4, 2016 10:22 am

Local Events

Nature center event raises funds for Alzheimer’s

The Jay C. Hormel Nature Center is continuing a tradition of raising money and awareness about Alzheimer’s, all while carrying on the legacy of The ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Thursday, August 4, 2016 10:14 am

Local Government

Oakland Place bridge set for replacement; Project to start in October, last through May 2017

One of the largest Mower County bridge replacement projects in recent years is moving forward after getting unanimous approvals from the Mower County board and ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, August 3, 2016 10:55 am

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