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new york

New York, New York; Area travelers return from trip to the Big Apple

When 21-year-old Teagan Kempe got to New York City, she experienced everything she possibly could in the three and-a-half days she had to explore the ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, March 30, 2015 6:01 am

Austin High School

Bringing science closer to home; Teacher uses NASA experience to launch students’ ambition, curiosity

Austin High School physical science teacher Stephen Zaffke got the chance of a lifetime, and on Friday he told students about his experience. Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Saturday, March 28, 2015 7:01 pm

Little Free Libraries

Little Free Libraries finding plenty of readers

The Little Free Library in Rollie Hanson’s yard — 2002 10th St. SW — has been busy since he put it up about two years ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Saturday, March 28, 2015 5:59 pm

Business

A legacy of leather; Long-time Hastings Shoe & Repair store owner passes away

If a shoe was broken in Austin, Mark Hastings didn’t hesitate to fix it, even if he had to barter for the price. Mark Allen ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, March 27, 2015 11:30 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Woman caught with drugs after almost causing accident; K-9 search turns up marijuana, cocaine

A 22-year-old Austin woman was arrested for drug possession after making an abrupt left turn at a traffic light, cutting off an Austin police officer ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, March 27, 2015 10:49 am

News

A feline helping paw; Gerard girls learn through volunteering with shelter cats

A group of girls is making a big difference to the cats at the Mower County Humane Society, but the animals aren’t leaving their caretakers ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, March 26, 2015 10:17 am

Education

Riverland alumni return to remember past shows

Musicals are a tradition at Riverland Community College and this Saturday the glory days will be relived. The Best of Riverland Alumni Shows will be from ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, March 26, 2015 10:11 am

Best Bets

Best Bets: Food and the arts

Get out and enjoy a good meal and the arts this weekend with a fish fry, a theater performance and some good music. With temperatures ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, March 26, 2015 10:10 am

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

Backyard mapling: Three friends gain a new hobby through sap and burners

Tony Rollie leaned over the large burner in his driveway to look at the boiling maple sap he and his two friends, Tony Geannakouri and ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, March 25, 2015 11:30 am

Business

Austin school board OKs first round of dome work

Austin Public Schools is officially ready to start work this spring on $5.2 million dome and artificial turf project at Wescott Athletic Complex, at least ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, March 24, 2015 9:57 am

Education

Music is a life of learning; Austin Public Schools tests out MacPhail program

Austin Public Schools is adding to its music program with hopes to draw more students into the love of music. MacPhail President and Chief Operating ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, March 24, 2015 9:56 am

News

Cook, Neal, Cook

Father, daughter’s ‘Forrest Gump’ dish wins Foodie Throwdown Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, March 23, 2015 10:37 am

e-cigarette

Schools, health officials think council’s e-cigarette ban sends the right message

Smoking on school grounds isn’t a new problem. But as students move from pens and paper to laptops, their cigarettes are also getting upgrades. Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Sunday, March 22, 2015 6:01 pm

schools

Seeing literature brought to life; Students speak with Lt. Colonel over Skype

A group of sixth-graders at I.J. Holton Intermediate School got the chance to connect their language arts reading with real life Friday afternoon. Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Saturday, March 21, 2015 6:01 pm

Business

Heimer retiring from library

After April 2, a familiar face at the Austin Public Library will be missing. Gayle Heimer has worked at the Austin library for about 19 ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, March 19, 2015 11:30 am

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