Business
A final push to recognize
Those behind a group looking to recognize people key to Austin’s development are making a final push to get nominations. The nine-member, mayor-appointed selection committee ...
jasonschoonover, Author at Austin Daily Herald - Page 48 of 174
Business
County board passes 2016 levy at $19.25M
The Mower County board unanimously approved its 2016 levy at $19.25 million — or an increase at about 3.4 percent or $635,700 — on Tuesday.
by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, December 16, 2015 10:19 am
Business
Work continues on updating waste ordinance
Mower County continues work to update its Solid Waste Management Ordinance, but the board may not be ready to unveil it when a one-year moratorium ...
by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, December 16, 2015 10:16 am
Business
Salvation Army looking to build off weekend momentum
Volunteers rang their way to a big weekend, and Austin Salvation Army leaders are looking to keep the momentum going through the remainder of the ...
by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, December 15, 2015 10:39 am
Business
County primed to OK $19.25M ’16 levy
The Mower County board is set to approve its 2016 levy and budget on Tuesday. The board is expected to vote to approve its 2016 ...
by Jason Schoonover, Monday, December 14, 2015 10:54 am
austin area foundation
Austin Area Foundation gave away $21,000 in 2015
The Austin Area Foundation continues to show signs of slow, steady growth. AAF announced Friday that it distributed $21,000 in 2015, up from $19,000 in ...
by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, December 13, 2015 3:05 pm
Holiday
Cut the Christmas clutter, enjoy the holiday
In trying, and struggling, to get in the Christmas spirit this year, I’ve pledged to trim away all the unnecessary holiday stuff from my schedule ...
by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, December 13, 2015 7:01 am
Art Hass Stadium
Domecoming: Public gets first look at Austin’s new recreational asset
Austin’s latest recreational asset was on full display Saturday morning. Softball and baseball players took swings in batting cages while a group of boys played ...
by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, December 13, 2015 6:55 am
Agriculture
Sparks named 2015 MASWCD Legislator of the Year
Sen. Dan Sparks, DFL-Austin, was recognized earlier this week for his work with conservation districts, and work also continued later in the week on water ...
by Jason Schoonover, Friday, December 11, 2015 10:45 am
Business
Stepping up to the plate; QPP gives $130K to United Way campaign
Quality Pork Processors pledged $130,000 to the United Way’s 2015-16 campaign and then divvied out prizes to select employees who gave.
by Jason Schoonover, Thursday, December 10, 2015 10:24 am
Business
New hires push city budget up
New hires are one of the biggest changes pushing the city of Austin’s budget to $29.9 million in 2016. The Austin City Council held its ...
by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, December 9, 2015 10:34 am
Business
Foundation primed for big 2016; Another big year could be ahead after record $21.4M given in 2015
After its biggest year ever in terms of dollars given to the community, The Hormel Foundation appears primed for a big 2016. The Hormel Foundation ...
by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, December 9, 2015 10:31 am
RSS General
2 hurt in Tuesday morning Hwy. 218 crash
Two people were injured when a semi rear ended an SUV near the railroad tracks on Highway 218 north of Austin at around 8:14 a.m. ...
by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, December 8, 2015 11:29 am
Business
New Austin Utilities facility on target
Construction is moving ahead on Austin Utilities’ $18.6 million administrative facility at 1908 14th St. NE in Energy Park, but questions remain on the future ...
by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, December 8, 2015 10:19 am
Business
Nature center project ticks ahead
The Jay C. Hormel Nature Center is inching toward a big year in the construction of its new, $7 million interpretive center. Director/Naturalist Larry Dolphin ...
by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, December 8, 2015 10:18 am
SportsPlus
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