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FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

A county homecoming; Gwen Sebastian returns to the fair at the big stage

Thursday night felt like a bit of a homecoming for country star Gwen Sebastian. The North Dakota native, now based in Nashville, Tennessee, was pleased ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Friday, August 14, 2015 11:09 am

FEATURE SPOT -- HOT ISSUES

Funding under the bridge; Board warned not to expect much state money to fix deficient bridges

As Mower County leaders ponder how to replace the 34 deficient township bridges in the county, Public Works Director Mike Hanson warned not to expect ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, August 12, 2015 10:34 am

FEATURE SPOT -- HOT ISSUES

Survey says: County posts recycling poll

The Mower County board officially has an online source to help gauge public feedback on a proposed recycling change. The county has posted a survey ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Friday, August 7, 2015 10:22 am

Business

Board bumps recycling vote to Aug. 25

Commissioners getting mixed public feedback; county to post survey Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, August 5, 2015 10:21 am

Business

Family farm going solar; Project moving ahead after county OKs ordinance

A Waltham area family can move ahead with a solar energy project on a family farm after the Mower County board unanimously approved an Accessory ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, August 5, 2015 10:19 am

Alex Rossi & Root City

The root of infectious tunes

I’ve heard one word used repeatedly to describe Alex Rossi & Root City’s music: infectious. Along with Marty O’Reilly & the Old Soul Orchestra, Rossi ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, August 2, 2015 7:01 am

Alex Rossi & Root City

Alex Rossi & Root City are back for more

When Alex Rossi & Root City came to Austin last September with the Caravan Du Nord, the group’s performances received rave reviews that left many ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, August 2, 2015 7:01 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Placement costs tick down; Juvenile crime still a ‘complex social problem’

After nearing a million dollars a year a few years ago, out of home placement costs are trending down slightly in Mower County Corrections. Corrections ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Thursday, July 30, 2015 10:08 am

Business

Cedar Valley Services voices concern over recycling jobs

The county board was reminded of other factors it will have to consider before choosing between single-sort or its current sorted recycling Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, July 29, 2015 10:30 am

Business

Single-sort recycle could cost $55.36 a year; Board seeking feedback on recycling options

Mower County homeowners and renters could pay as much as $55.36 a year if the county board approves a change to single-sort recycling, but the ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, July 29, 2015 10:29 am

Business

LAC volunteers recharge with Institute tour

More than 70 volunteers with Lyle Area Cancer got the chance to recharge their cancer-fighting batteries on Sunday by seeing how some of their hard ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Monday, July 27, 2015 10:23 am

Austin ArtWorks Festival

Back to his roots; Violinist coming home with Marty O’Reilly and the Old Soul Orchestra

Last week, Chris Lynch was sitting in an old pub looking over the rainy landscape of rolling hills and lake country in England, but the ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Monday, July 27, 2015 6:01 am

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Listen In: A listen to Marty O’Reilly & the Old Soul Orchestra

The third annual Saturday night concert of the Austin ArtWorks Center — now the Dick Schindler Celebration — will feature plenty of new faces after ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, July 26, 2015 7:01 am

Mower County Commission

Public opinion could sway recycling decision

The Mower County Board of Commissioners is nearing crunch time in its discussions of whether to stick with its current sorted recycling program or switch ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, July 26, 2015 6:01 am

Business

Nesvold racing for magazine cover

An Austin business owner and avid runner is one of thousands of runners competing to make the cover of “Runner’s World.” Kelly Nesvold is competing ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Thursday, July 23, 2015 10:39 am

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