Education
National Night Out a big draw
Three-year-old Brayden Nemec smiled as he climbed into the driver seat of the fire truck Tuesday evening at Bandshell Park. “Driving the wheel, blowing the ...
Jenae Peterson, Author at Austin Daily Herald - Page 54 of 62
Education
Taking a step forward: Students graduate from Riverland’s Be Your Best
Several members of the Austin community took a step toward college Thursday, thanks to a Riverland Community College program. “We need to make sure everybody’s prepared ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, August 1, 2014 10:24 am
Business
A toast to Joel Nelson; Long time sound man passes away at age 64
When the Mower County Fair opens next week, someone who’d been a part of it for almost four decades will be missing. Joel Nelson, owner ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, July 31, 2014 11:18 am
Best Bets
Best Bets: Concerts, plays and fundraisers
This weekend is filled with tons of fun, bringing fundraisers, a play and even a concert. With all these events, there’s sure to be something ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, July 31, 2014 10:20 am
Education
Austin enrollment to increase, but kindergarten class size to decline after 2014-15
After more than five years of rising class sizes, state demographer Hazel Reinhardt’s updated study shows Austin Public School’s population will continue to grow, although ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, July 30, 2014 3:49 pm
Education
Ringing bells, open books; Sumner, Woodson start school with 45/15 calendar
Though most Austin students have more than a month before summer vacation ends, school is already back in session for several students. Sumner Elementary School ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, July 29, 2014 10:50 am
FEATURE SPOT -- HOT ISSUES
‘Going to be missed’; Baier serves final year as Relay for Life event chair
After 14 years, Linda Baier served her final Relay for Life as event chair Saturday. “It’s just time for somebody new to take over, maybe ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, July 28, 2014 11:02 am
FEATURE SPOT -- HOT ISSUES
Relay raises $84,000
Twila Huehn watched as Stix of Fury twirled batons and beat the drums at Saturday’s annual Relay for Life fundraiser. Volunteers and supporters again released ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, July 28, 2014 10:54 am
leonard astrup
A legacy in pharmacy
Astrup Drug founder passes away
by Jenae Hackensmith, Sunday, July 27, 2014 7:01 am
memorial
Monument is on track for fundraising
Sam Hagan is about to add his own construction to the remodel of the Veterans of Foreign Wars club. Sam has raised just less than ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Saturday, July 26, 2014 7:01 pm
FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS
‘Odd Couple’ rounds out Summerset Theatre season; Play takes TV feel and sets it on stage
Summerset Theatre is performing its third play for the summer season. “The Odd Couple,” written by Neil Simon, kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, July 25, 2014 11:21 am
Best Bets
Best Bets: Rides and fundraisers galore
There is much to do this weekend. A motorcycle ride, raising money to fight cancer and tons more to do with the family means there’s ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, July 24, 2014 10:30 am
Education
Going behind the spotlight; Theater camp helping actors prepare for upcoming play
Lydia Wik is only 11, but she’s preparing for her 19th performance this week through the annual Matchbox Children’s Theatre Camp. “It’s really fun; I ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, July 24, 2014 10:28 am
Education
Fundraiser for college scholarships is Saturday
Riverland Community College is kicking off its 75th anniversary with the annual Bikers of Student Success (BOSS) ride Saturday. Registration is from 9 to 9:30 ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, July 24, 2014 10:19 am
FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS
Hey Days turns into Firemen’s Chicken Fry
Hey Days will not return to Hayfield this year, but the celebration will continue. The Hayfield Fire Department has taken on some of the events ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, July 24, 2014 10:10 am
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