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Annie's Dream

Kickstarting a project; AHS grad raises funds online to record first EP

Savannah Wheeler was one of two seniors voted “most musical” by the Austin High School class of 2002. Over a decade later, she’s still living up ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Monday, March 9, 2015 5:30 am

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Mix it up with mix tapes

When a friend recently asked me to make a mixtape, I wasn’t sure if I should be giddy or daunted. Mixtapes are a great way ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, March 8, 2015 3:39 pm

Local Government

County extension office moving; Vacated environmental services office to become new home

The Mower County Extension office will move into a new home later this year. The county board unanimously approved a plan Tuesday for the extension office, ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, March 4, 2015 10:11 am

Agriculture

SWCD seeking grant for buffers between ag land, waterways

The Mower County Soil and Water Conservation District is looking to help farmers adapt to refocused rules on shoreland buffers between state streams and agricultural ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, March 4, 2015 9:54 am

Local Government

County planning for first road, trail projects of ‘15

Along with temperatures expected to top 50 degrees next week, Mower County saw another sign of spring Tuesday. The county board authorized Public Works Director ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, March 4, 2015 9:53 am

listen in

Spring training brings much promise

One of the most wonderful times of the year is here. Major League Baseball’s spring training officially began last week, with pitchers and catchers from ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, March 1, 2015 8:01 am

Business

County looking to boost recycling volume; Board to switch to single-sort or bolster current program

Clarification: Currently, curbside recycling pickup is only available for the residents within the cities of Austin, Mapleview, Adams, Brownsdale, Grand Meadow and LeRoy. There is no ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, February 25, 2015 11:25 am

Agriculture

Prizes for planning; Emergency coordinator gets awards for preparedness efforts

A Mower County official has been recognized for helping Mower and other counties plan for the worst. Mower County Emergency Management Coordinator Amy Lammey received ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, February 25, 2015 10:36 am

FEATURE SPOT -- HOT ISSUES

County looking to buy Adams site for public works storage, staging

Mower County Public Works could soon have a new home away from home. The county board voted 4-0 Tuesday, with Commissioner Polly Glynn absent, for ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, February 25, 2015 10:32 am

Business

Mall talks still stalled

Though a new week started with talks still stalled at Oak Park Mall, Austin officials still hope a deal can be reached to convert the ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Monday, February 23, 2015 10:24 am

News

EDF moving ahead with studies, land deals for 50 MW wind farm

A 50-megawatt wind farm currently in development in Mower County could begin producing energy in the next few years. Curtis Nordick, a land acquisition specialist, ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, February 22, 2015 5:22 am

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Get Oscar nominees to the viewers

The Academy Awards are Sunday, and how many of this year’s eight best picture nominees have I seen? One. Now the Oscars is the one ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Saturday, February 21, 2015 7:22 pm

Business

Hy-Vee stands behind plans to build or renovate; Mall owners owe $344K in taxes

Hy-Vee reiterated Thursday it will move ahead with plans to build a new store or renovate its current space, regardless of what happens with the ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Thursday, February 19, 2015 10:58 am

Business

Oak Park Mall deal is off — for now

City terminates mall purchase agreement after its unable to reach deals with key tenants; Hepler: 'The people of Austin will still get a new [Hy-Vee] ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, February 18, 2015 10:18 am

gcs

Cash donations bring Lyle Area Cancer record to $230K

LAC leaders announced a new record 2015 total of $230,000 at an appreciation dinner Sunday. LAC initially pledged a record $215,000 to the Eagles Fifth ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, February 17, 2015 10:22 am

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