Education
Volunteers give back through work with students
Kathy and Ron Howards combined their love of giving back to the community with their love for children when they started volunteering with Senior Corps., ...
Jenae Peterson, Author at Austin Daily Herald
Education
Grove named 2016 Advisors Emeriti
A former professor received a big honor recently for her work in Phi Theta Kappa at Riverland Community College. Sue Grove was one of 13 ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Sunday, April 24, 2016 4:17 pm
austin public schools
APS school board to discuss upcoming primary elections
The Austin Public Schools Board will discuss opting out of the primary elections for the 2016 election at its 4 p.m. meeting Monday in the ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Sunday, April 24, 2016 3:30 pm
Business
Students compete in work-based skills contest
Austin Public Schools came together Wednesday with other area schools to help teach special education students a variety of job skills. About 30 high school ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, April 21, 2016 10:55 am
Best Bets
Best Bets: A monstrous weekend of fun
Get ready for some laughs this weekend. Filled with a play, some great music and a nice, fresh walks to raise awareness, this weekend has ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, April 21, 2016 10:52 am
Education
It’s alive! On stage; Musical version of Brooks classic to close 2015-16 Riverland season
Riverland Community College is gearing up for its last play this season with the Broadway musical “Young Frankenstein.”
by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, April 20, 2016 10:28 am
Business
Coffee House on Main sends pastries to D.C.
Coffee House on Main owner Kyle Keenan didn’t want to wait to make scones and muffins for U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, DFL-Minnesota, and others in ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, April 19, 2016 11:05 am
Education
Poets and they know it; Students show off their rhyme skills during the Eberhart contest
Five-year-old Emma Tharp was happy her poem about her blankies won first place for Woodson Kindergarten Center. Finalists of the annual Richard Eberhart Poetry Contest ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, April 19, 2016 11:00 am
Austin ArtWorks Center
Retired teacher donates $62,000 to AACA
One woman’s donations will help get more children into the Austin ArtWorks Center. The Austin Area Commission for the Arts received two big gifts earlier ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Sunday, April 17, 2016 4:04 pm
Education
Grace Baptist takes on new pastor
Becoming an associate pastor and getting involved in youth ministry fulfilled a life-long dream for Devin Larsen, who recently stepped into those positions at Grace ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, April 15, 2016 10:36 am
Best Bets
Best Bets: Sunny side of art
The vibe is hot this weekend as the sun shines and gives everyone some much needed vitamin D. With a wine and beer tasting, opera, ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, April 14, 2016 10:06 am
News
Chamber ambassadors to host food drive, fundraiser
Despite generous giving over the holidays, food is still needed at the Salvation Army Food Shelf in Austin. That’s why the Austin Area Chamber of ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, April 13, 2016 10:02 am
Business
Wine, beer and good cheer; Zonta club to hold annual fundraiser
The tastebuds are in for a treat this Friday as people get to try many wines and beers. The Zonta Club of Austin will host ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, April 13, 2016 9:59 am
Business
‘Cheating gravity’ – Local bicyclist rolls out on a new adventure
Grace Heimsness isn’t afraid of taking off across the country on two wheels toward a new adventure.
by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, April 12, 2016 10:16 am
Education
School board approves amended budget
The Austin Public Schools Board approved an amended budget Monday night, which marks its third year of being in a $1.1 million deficit. “For the ...