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Austin

Chase reaches 75 mph in Austin

Police say the driver in a Wednesday morning vehicle theft, chase and crash reached speeds of 75 mph in Austin and blew through 12 to ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, April 26, 2013 10:13 am

Austin

Tenant denies neglecting vulnerable adults

An Austin woman accused of abandoning two vulnerable adults she was watching pleaded not guilty to all charges in Mower County Court. Rosalba Perez, 32, ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, April 26, 2013 10:11 am

Austin

A healthy hobby: Local farm acts as learning center

On a long, boring stretch of highway, a clean white fence and eye-catching barn pop into view. For those who are looking, it’s pretty obvious ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, April 26, 2013 10:09 am

Austin

Alleged drunken driver denies stealing car

A passenger accused of stealing a car while parked at a gas on April 12 says he’s not guilty. Hector Alonzo Estrada, 33, of Austin, ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, April 26, 2013 10:08 am

Austin

Patient sentenced in medical scheme

An Austin man who reportedly obtained medical treatment by illegal means was sentenced on a lesser charge Thursday in Mower County Court. Willister Davenport, 41, ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, April 26, 2013 10:07 am

4 His Love

Southern gospel group heads north to Austin

When Bob Smith leaves this world, he hopes to do so while onstage, singing praise for the Lord. Like his fellow quartet singers, he lives ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, April 26, 2013 10:02 am

Austin

Accused golf course burglar, truck thief reportedly has DNA matched

It has been nearly a year, but the suspect in an alleged burglary and truck theft near the Cedar River Country Club was charged and ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Thursday, April 25, 2013 10:42 am

Austin

United Way celebrates success, pushes forward

The United Way of Mower County raised more than $1 million for the third-straight year. The organization raised $1,033,550 for its 2012 campaign, just shy ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Thursday, April 25, 2013 10:20 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Truck crashes onto Austin property after it’s reported stolen

The driver of a reported stolen truck crashed into the porch of an Austin home Wednesday morning. According to the Austin Police Department’s initial reports, ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, April 24, 2013 11:29 am

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

Community Pride Day set for Saturday

Collecting trash in the pouring rain has been a theme the past several springs in Austin. Prideful community members will for the seventh year scour ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, April 24, 2013 11:28 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Suspect suing sheriff: Alleged thief says deputies wrongfully seized property

The target of a January search that allegedly uncovered drugs and stolen property has sued the Mower County Sheriff’s Office. Steven John Holm, 29, filed ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, April 23, 2013 10:33 am

News

An end to the drought? Weather may be cold and wet, but persistent rains are helping

For Mower County, at least, the drought that started in 2011 may be nearly over. Read more

by Matt Peterson, Monday, April 22, 2013 10:52 am

Austin

Murder conspirator admits guilt in previous assault case

A Kenyon man in the midst of conspiracy to commit murder case has pleaded guilty to burglary and assault in a January 2012 case in ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Saturday, April 20, 2013 7:00 pm

Austin

Convict guilty of two vehicle thefts in two months in Mower County

A Sacramento man guilty of stealing a truck in Rochester and running out of gas near Austin in December is now guilty of another vehicle ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Saturday, April 20, 2013 6:08 pm

Austin

Fourth Black and White Ball aiming high

A group of employees, their family members and friends have found an effective way to raise money for cancer research during the past few years, ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Saturday, April 20, 2013 5:39 pm

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