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Education

Austin schools welcome nearly 50 new teachers

Monday morning was the start of a new school year for about 50 new teachers coming to the district. “[I’m] very excited because I get to ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, August 19, 2014 10:04 am

News

ArtWorks Festival to expose Austin to array of talent in third year

When the doors opened to downtown Austin Utilities Plant for the first Austin ArtWorks Festival in 2012, organizers didn’t know how it would go. “The ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Sunday, August 17, 2014 11:00 am

News

270-plus riders bike through Austin, LeRoy

LEROY — Austin and LeRoy were on display Friday and Saturday, as more than 300 people pedaled through the area. The ninth annual Bicycling Around ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Saturday, August 16, 2014 8:25 pm

Agriculture

1,100 tires and counting: Volunteers reach milestone in cleaning the Cedar

“To have this major initiative with the Conservation Corps of Minnesota & Iowa and Adopt-A-River folks cleaning it up, we’re really excited about the state ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, August 15, 2014 10:37 am

Business

Kids Fest promotes activity

The bouncy house was a big attraction at the YMCA during the Austin and Mower County Kids Fest on Wednesday evening. The Austin YMCA hosted ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, August 14, 2014 11:00 am

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

Run for Willie; 5K will raise funds to support autism program

A senior project is raising funds to help support a local boy. McKenzie Kirtz, 17, is organizing a 5K fundraiser for Willie Noterman on Saturday, ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, August 14, 2014 10:34 am

Best Bets

Best Bets: Grooving into the weekend

This weekend is filled with events to get moving to. With concerts, two 5Ks and dancing, there’s sure to be something to get the groove ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, August 14, 2014 10:29 am

Agriculture

Petting zoo in E. coli outbreak was to be in Mower

The petting zoo that was scheduled to come to the Mower County Fair this year is the source of an E. coli outbreak that has ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, August 13, 2014 10:25 am

Education

AHS ready for $7.6M in renovations in 2015

The Austin Public Schools Board approved selling about $7.6 million in bonds for renovations to AHS and Knowlton Auditorium at its regular meeting on Monday ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, August 12, 2014 11:10 am

Business

Board: Grandstand events a big draw in second year; Attendance estimated at 90,900, topping 2013

Attendance at last week’s Mower County Fair topped last year, but it was a 2013 change that may have shined brightest in 2014. About 90,900 ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, August 12, 2014 10:35 am

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Graffiti artists beautify Austin

Vision 2020’s goal to replace bad graffiti in the city with good graffiti has gone well, and there are hopes to move on to bigger ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, August 11, 2014 7:01 am

Anna Booth

Family remembers ‘The Honey Lady’

Anna Booth was not one to give up what mattered to her, regardless of her age. “Very strong, no nonsense,” granddaughter Jenny Bishop said. Anna ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Sunday, August 10, 2014 8:01 am

primaries

Primaries: Three vie for Soil and Water supervisor

Election time is getting close, and it is time to narrow down the candidates. The Soil and Water supervisor position for District 4 will hold ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Sunday, August 10, 2014 8:01 am

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

‘That extra bit of hope’

Balloons from last month’s Mower County Relay for Life have been found in several different places around the United States. The farthest balloon was found ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, August 7, 2014 10:19 am

Best Bets

Best Bets: A packed weekend at the fair

Enjoy food and fun at the Mower County Fair this weekend. Ride some new rides on GoldStar Amusements’ new midway and make sure to look ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, August 7, 2014 10:16 am

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