jasonschoonover, Author at Austin Daily Herald - Page 51 of 174

Business

City looks ahead to ’16 street, sewer projects

The area may be inching toward winter, but the Austin City Council is looking ahead toward spring 2016. The council unanimously approved feasibility studies for ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, November 17, 2015 10:23 am

Business

Groups collecting food donations on Saturday

Several local groups are coming together Saturday to collect food to help stock a local food shelf ahead of the holiday season. Due to continued ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, November 17, 2015 10:19 am

Business

City gets financial reporting award for 30th year

Austin celebrated three decades of high marks in financial reporting Monday. The city of Austin received an Excellence in Financial Reporting certificate of achievement for ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, November 17, 2015 10:13 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Fire chief promotes smoke detectors after Friday fire

Austin’s fire chief is saying a fire last Friday morning is a good reminder of the importance of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The Austin ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, November 17, 2015 10:11 am

kettle campaign

Salvation Army sets sights high for kettle drive

The Masonic Lodge, Austin Area Shrine Club and Osman Oriental Band helped the Salvation Army kickoff the campaign Friday with a $1,000 check. Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, November 15, 2015 2:01 pm

James Bond

Is it time for James Bond to put up his tux?

After watching “Spectre,” the 24th James Bond film, I found myself wondering if it’s about time to pause the series or dramatically overhaul it. Now ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, November 15, 2015 12:01 pm

coroner

County takes step to streamline coroner services

The Mower County board took a step to streamline and specialize its coroner services and death scene investigations. The board voted unanimously Tuesday to end ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, November 15, 2015 11:01 am

Courts and Crime

Man charged for stealing safe

Duncan James Higgins was one of three people arrested Tuesday afternoon after allegedly stealing a safe from a home on the 700 block of Ninth ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, November 15, 2015 8:01 am

Business

QPP vows changes after undercover video release

Hormel calls actions in video ‘unacceptable’ Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Friday, November 13, 2015 5:36 pm

Business

Animal rights investigator says issues stem from push for speed

The undercover investigator who recorded videos of alleged animal welfare violations at Quality Pork Processors says the issues he witnessed stemmed from shortcuts meant to ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Friday, November 13, 2015 10:23 am

Business

Undercover video of QPP released; Rights group: ‘Inhumane shortcuts’ demonstrate animal suffering

The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Wednesday it saw “completely unacceptable” actions depicted on an animal welfare group’s undercover video from Quality Pork Processors. Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Thursday, November 12, 2015 10:31 am

Greg Siems

Carrying out the vision: Greg Siems ready to ‘guide the ship’ as Vision 2020’s new director

As Greg Siems takes the helm of Vision 2020, he’s looking to carry on the momentum that’s built since 2011. Greg started last Monday as ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, November 11, 2015 2:20 pm

Business

County board votes down Gig Austin funding

The Mower County board unanimously voted down a request from Vision 2020’s Gig Austin committee to provide some funding to the $32.9 million project to ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, November 11, 2015 10:19 am

Business

Hy-Vee acquires mall; Deal closes, paving way for work to begin on demolition, new grocery store

Hy-Vee officially acquired Oak Park Mall Tuesday afternoon after the Austin Port Authority, business officials and city leaders finalized the last details for Hy-Vee to ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, November 11, 2015 10:17 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

3 arrested for taking, hiding safe

Three people were arrested Tuesday afternoon after allegedly stealing a safe and hiding it behind a garage under leaves and sticks. Austin police responded to ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, November 11, 2015 10:06 am

< Older Newer >

SportsPlus

  • Construction Updates

  • Southern Minnesota News Collection