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Song of the swamp: ‘Shrek the Musical’ opening Summerset season

Just after the fairytale characters in “Shrek the Musical” finished singing “That’s the Story of My Life,” Shrek — played by Robert Johnson — stormed ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Monday, June 20, 2016 6:01 am

Mower County Board

County outlines potential projects for sales tax

The Mower County board has a tentative picture of the work that could be completed with the help of a half-cent sales tax dedicated to ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, June 19, 2016 2:32 pm

Blogs

Let’s just try to be kind to one another

A few joked recently that our office is hexed. We’ve witnessed a barrage of health concerns with our coworkers. By my count, at least eight ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, June 19, 2016 7:01 am

Lifestyles

Masons’ breakfast raises $3,500 for Herald reporter’s medical bills

The Masonic groups of Austin flipped up $3,500 to help Austin Daily Herald reporter Jenae Hackensmith and her husband, Jordan, with medical expenses. The Masonic ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Friday, June 17, 2016 11:20 am

Local Government

27B Republicans endorse Schminke for House; ‘A heady responsibility’

Dennis Schminke officially has the backing of District 27B Republicans heading toward the Nov. 8 election. District 27B Republicans endorsed Schminke earlier this week. While ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Friday, June 17, 2016 11:01 am

Local Government

County to use new wind money for roads

County to use new wind money for roads Some rural Mower County residents are about to see a longtime wish granted. The Mower County board ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Thursday, June 16, 2016 11:00 am

Education

District looking ahead to 2017; After ’16 session falls flat, Austin eyes important budget year

While Austin Public Schools leaders voiced displeasure with the 2016 session ending without bonding, tax or transportation bills, the 2017 session could have a larger ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, June 15, 2016 10:18 am

Education

District to seek pre-K funding

Austin Public Schools is seeking a boost for its early education program. The state Legislature passed a bill providing $27 million for voluntary pre-k education, ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, June 15, 2016 10:17 am

Education

District to pave west lot next to Wescott; Lot in question is under the water tower

Wescott Athletic Complex is going to see some construction work for the second straight summer. Austin Public Schools approved a $350,572.50 bid from Ulland Brothers ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, June 14, 2016 10:38 am

ADH exclusives

Christa Daily takes the bench

Judge Christa Daily took the bench for the first time in the Mower County Jail and Justice Center Friday. Shortly after being sworn in, she ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, June 12, 2016 3:30 pm

ADH exclusives

Judges mark ‘historic’ ceremony

As Judge Christa Daily first donned her robe in the Mower County Jail and Justice Center Friday, it represented a rare transfer of power. That ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, June 12, 2016 3:28 pm

ADH exclusives

Show support, but don’t be obnoxious

I sat down next my family and prepped myself for the long haul. Just before the auditorium lights went dark, I looked at the never-ending ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, June 12, 2016 7:04 am

ADH exclusives

Couple may halt event center plans after Lansing residents speak out

Despite receiving split approval from the Mower County board Tuesday, an Austin couple may not move forward on a plan to turn a former Lansing ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Friday, June 10, 2016 10:49 am

ADH exclusives

An effort to like more things in this world

“We should all like more things.” I don’t remember if those are the exact words my friend spoke a few years ago or if it ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, June 5, 2016 7:01 am

ADH exclusives

The party continues: Kindergarten center staff grow year-end video into annual capstone

Ryan Mayer walks through 16 rows of about 365 students on the Woodson Kindergarten Center grounds videotaping them as they dance and as some sing ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, June 5, 2016 7:01 am

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