Allen Eskens
Listen In: Counting down to Eskens’ visit
OK, Austin and area readers, you still have just under three weeks to read this year’s Austin Page Turner’s selection. Allen Eskens will visit the ...
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Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Fire claims barn; Horse, pony removed unharmed from rural Rose Creek structure
The Adams and Rose Creek Fire Departments responded to the fire shortly before noon, but the structure was a total loss.
by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, April 6, 2016 2:42 pm
Education
‘Hear the beep where you sleep’ – Southgate student wins state fire poster contest
When Southgate Elementary School students gathered in the gym Tuesday morning for an assembly, fourth-grader Brandon Kuhnke had no idea he was going to be ...
by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, April 6, 2016 10:27 am
Business
Celebration of service; Kathy Stutzman receives prestigious Rotary award
An Austin woman was recognized for years of service with one of Rotary International’s highest awards.
by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, April 5, 2016 10:08 am
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Breaking down the 2016 MLB season
Opening Day is here again. The defending champion Kansas City Royals will host the New York Mets in a World Series rematch at 7:30 p.m. ...
by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, April 3, 2016 7:01 am
broadband
Minnesota logging in?
District 27 Sen. Dan Sparks, DFL-Austin, introduced a bill late last week that would make sure cities like Austin and Albert Lea are eligible to ...
by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, April 3, 2016 6:01 am
Business
County board looking at quotes for Public Works remodel
The Mower County board is looking to again get quotes for a remodel to the Public Works offices at 1105 Eighth Ave. NE. Last year, ...
by Jason Schoonover, Friday, April 1, 2016 10:17 am
Business
County board ticking ahead on road talks
Tuesday brought another meeting and another small step forward on the Mower County board’s efforts to seek community feedback on a proposed half-cent sales tax ...
by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, March 30, 2016 10:27 am
Business
30 bikes ready to roll out with Red Bike debut next month
Austin volunteers are ready to pedal into a new program, albeit with about half the bikes they’d originally planned. Volunteers readied eight bikes at Rydjor ...
by Jason Schoonover, Monday, March 28, 2016 10:41 am
Austin Expression
Submission period opens for Austin Expression lit mag
We are now accepting submissions for the second year of Austin Expression. If you’re not familiar with it, Austin Expression is a literary magazine that ...
by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, March 27, 2016 7:01 am
Business
Coming down; Hy-Vee starts tearing down the outside of the mall
Todd Hepler arrived outside Oak Park Mall Thursday and spoke the words that many in Austin have anticipated for several months, if not longer: “It’s ...
by Jason Schoonover, Friday, March 25, 2016 11:49 am
Business
Austin primed for a new future
Austin is on the cusp of major changes to the community’s two largest retail hubs. The changes are the sort that towns rarely see — ...
by Jason Schoonover, Friday, March 25, 2016 11:44 am
Dan Goshorn
A changing of the aisle: With Hepler departing for Cedar Falls, Goshorn to begin tenure at Austin Hy-Vee
As Dan Goshorn walked through Austin’s Hy-Vee last week, he stopped to greet and chat with a few of the Hy-Vee employees he’ll soon manage.
by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, March 20, 2016 1:01 pm
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Time to make reading fun again
Maybe it’s time we all dive into a book simply for the fun of it and for nothing more. Reporter Jenae Hackensmith and I took ...
by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, March 20, 2016 7:01 am
Business
Pink was pretty in 2016; Paint the Town Pink raises $272,000
Paint the Town Pink surpassed its $200,000 goal by raising more than $272,000 through several events from Jan. 30 to Feb. 14. Over six years, ...
by Jason Schoonover, Friday, March 18, 2016 10:36 am
SportsPlus
How to Watch Top 25 College Basketball Games – Tuesday, January 7
Ranked squads are on the Monday college basketball schedule for one game, the TCU Horned Frogs playing the…
January 6 NHL TV Schedule: TV Channel, Start Times & Live Streaming Options
The contests in a Monday NHL lineup that shouldn’t be missed include the Washington Capitals playing the Buffalo…
Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Monday, January 6
The Monday college basketball schedule has plenty of quality competition on the docket. Our computer model has suggested…
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Monday, January 6
Only a single top-25 game is on Monday’s college basketball schedule. That matchup is the TCU Horned Frogs…
How to Watch the NBA Today, January 6
Today’s NBA schedule features nine games, including the Dallas Mavericks versus the Memphis Grizzlies. We’ve got what you…