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Salvation Army burglar sentenced to probation

A former Salvation Army employee who tried to steal from that organization’s Austin drop-off center was convicted of burglary Thursday in Mower County Court. Duane ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Monday, June 10, 2013 10:42 am

skating

Skate park fundraiser, competition set for June 21

The Austin Parks and Recreation board approved a request Wednesday evening for a local woman to organize a fundraiser and competition at the Austin skate ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Monday, June 10, 2013 10:39 am

farming

Rain closing an already tight window

Farmers switching to beans, banking on crop insurance Read more

by Matt Peterson, Sunday, June 9, 2013 5:01 pm

Spotlight

A fresh start

Thinking outside the box to clean waterways Read more

by Matt Peterson, Sunday, June 9, 2013 5:01 am

Dairy Days

Gallery: Running to Dairy Days fun

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by Matt Peterson, Saturday, June 8, 2013 6:17 pm

Courts and Crime

Armed robber sent to prison

A 19-year-old charged in an armed robbery in Austin on Nov. 17, 2012, was sentenced to five years in prison Thursday in Mower County Court. ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Saturday, June 8, 2013 6:08 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Jury finds Lansing shooter guilty of assault, but not attempted murder

The second suspect in last year’s shooting at a rural Lansing home is not guilty of attempted murder; however, he is guilty of four felony ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, June 7, 2013 4:27 pm

Davenport

Teen sent to prison for 5 years after robbery at gunpoint

A 19-year-old charged in an armed robbery in Austin on Nov. 17, 2012, was sentenced to five years in prison Thursday in Mower County Court. ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, June 7, 2013 11:11 am

News

Dairy Days kicks off area small town festivals

What better way to kick off a town-wide celebration than with a rummage sale? Adams Dairy Days, June 7-9, starts with a rummage sale Friday ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, June 7, 2013 10:54 am

Faith

Faith to be put into action this Sunday

Members of Westminster Presbyterian Church will serve God like they usually do this Sunday, but afterward, they’ll go a lot further. The church will hold ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, June 7, 2013 10:52 am

Archive

A journey for closure: Local woman returns to Ethiopia to find answers about past

Like puzzle pieces, an array of photos sat on Didumo Alemo’s table Tuesday morning in Austin, bridging a gap from her father’s death decades ago ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, June 7, 2013 10:41 am

Courts and Crime

Report: Homeowner shot neighbor’s dog, faces felony charge

An 85-year-old Spring Valley man faces a felony charge for allegedly shooting and killing his neighbor’s dog on March 20. Everett Kabage was charged in ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, June 7, 2013 10:36 am

Adams

Best Bets: Let the small-town celebrations begin

Nothing signals the beginning of summer like the first area small-town festival. Well, it’s here. Of course, there are plenty of other activities, as well. ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, June 7, 2013 10:10 am

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Officer arrests suspect for taunting, violating restraining order

After taunting an officer twice, an Austin man was arrested for disorderly conduct and violating an order for protection Wednesday morning in downtown Austin. According ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Thursday, June 6, 2013 12:45 pm

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On the Road: Good times flowing at The Creek Bar and Grill

Rita Srock and Mary Graff have punched the clock for countless hours together at restaurants in their careers. Finally, they have their own sign above ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Thursday, June 6, 2013 11:45 am

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