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Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Officers arrest 3 vandalism suspects

The Austin Police Department arrested three people Friday in conjunction with spray paint vandalism that took place between June 11 and 12. According to Austin ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, June 16, 2014 10:19 am

Education

Symposium returns for sixth year in Austin

School may be out for the summer, but the lessons haven’t stopped. Only this time, it was the teachers’ turn to learn. The sixth annual ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, June 13, 2014 10:28 am

Faith

Austin to help priest celebrate 60 years

Father Donald Zenk made the priesthood his life for 60 years, and the community of Austin is getting ready to celebrate his 60th anniversary with ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, June 13, 2014 9:57 am

Education

A turn of the wheel; STEM camp returns to Austin

On Tuesday, Evan Kuzukis, Carrie Whiteaker, and Emma and Riley Haugen designed a ferris wheel ride they called the Awesome Blossom with seats at different ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, June 12, 2014 10:39 am

Best Bets

Best Bets: From fathers to a flea market

There is tons of fun planned this weekend with baseball, Father’s Day food and an annual flea market. With all that’s going on, there’s sure ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, June 12, 2014 10:33 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Police seek details on vandalism spree

The Austin Police Department responded to a rash of spray paint vandalism on several cars in northwest Austin early this morning. Officers investigated 19 reported ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, June 12, 2014 10:30 am

Education

School board hopeful seeks success

Rolando Benitez Ocampo wants his son to grow up in the best environment possible, which is one of the reasons he hopes to get elected ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, June 11, 2014 10:18 am

News

Murl Loecher remembered for family, hard work and burgers

Austin will remember Murl Loecher as a woman who flipped thousands of hamburgers over five decades at the Mower County Fair. Her family remembers her ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, June 11, 2014 10:15 am

Education

School board raises Krenz’s salary by 2 percent ; District set to receive $529 more per student from state

The Austin Public Schools board passed a salary increase for Superintendent David Krenz during its public meeting Monday night as part of a larger discussion ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, June 10, 2014 10:49 am

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

Teacher loved work, family; Kloempken taught for more than 30 years

Eunys Ottilie Kloempken was a teacher in Austin for more than 30 years, but that’s not all that she is remembered for. Kloempken, who taught ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, June 10, 2014 10:40 am

Education

New approach STEAMs ahead; Educators pleased with science, technology focus in I.J. Holton’s first year

The first year of I.J. Holton Intermediate School’s STEAM approach has ended, and educators are pleased with the progress and all the positive response they’ve ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, June 9, 2014 10:58 am

Education

‘It’s the start of a new journey’

About 290 graduates received their diplomas Friday evening during the 138th Austin High School graduation ceremony at Riverside Arena. Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Saturday, June 7, 2014 4:18 pm

Education

School board to discuss raising Krenz’s salary

The Austin School Boards will discuss changes in Superintendent David Krenz’s contract and whether to approve teacher Jeff Baier’s probationary contract at its Monday meeting. ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Saturday, June 7, 2014 2:07 pm

Archive

Candidates vie for SWCD board seat

Two candidates have filed for the Soil and Water Conservation Board, District 3. James Kellogg and incumbent John Grass Jr. will compete for the open ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, June 6, 2014 10:23 am

Education

Stepping toward the future: Pacelli seniors excited for what’s next after graduation

Pacelli seniors took a big step on Wednesday evening as they made their way down the aisle of St. Edwards Catholic Church to receive their ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, June 5, 2014 10:32 am

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