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Pacelli blesses school
Pacelli Catholic Schools received a blessing Wednesday during a welcome back to school celebration to commemorate the school system’s name change from Austin Catholic Schools.
joshmoniz, Author at Austin Daily Herald
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Program helps freshmen adjust
The program is called Link Crew, a system used across the U.S. and Canada, which helps freshmen adjust to the new school environment by receiving ...
by Josh Moniz, Thursday, September 2, 2010 7:42 am
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Sumner celebrates No Child Left Behind victory
Sumner Elementary held a ceremony Tuesday honoring the teaching staff for the school’s success at achieving Adequate Yearly Progress in mathematics for the second year ...
by Josh Moniz, Wednesday, September 1, 2010 7:47 am
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Fellowship United Methodist remembers
With the conclusion of the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship, Fellowship United Methodist Church will have held its final church service.
by Josh Moniz, Saturday, August 28, 2010 5:00 pm
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Therapy horses for vets
Two Minnesota women are using a dynamic new form of psychotherapy to advance a new method for treating military veterans. Psychologist Sharon Davern and Equine ...
by Josh Moniz, Saturday, August 28, 2010 5:00 pm
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Author to speak on glass ceiling concept
A local author will speak at the Hardy Geranium this Tuesday on the issue of glass ceilings for working women.
by Josh Moniz, Friday, August 27, 2010 7:49 am
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Matchbox Theatre hits Austin
For the first time in its 30 year history, the Matchbox Children’s Theatre will perform during the summer and in an outdoor setting.
by Josh Moniz, Friday, August 27, 2010 7:47 am
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Group to donate ticket money to Paramount
The nationally know a capella band Tonic Sol-Fa will donate 25 percent of its revenues from its concert tonight to the Paramount Theatre.
by Josh Moniz, Thursday, August 26, 2010 7:35 am
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Locals to compete at state fair
The four winners of the Mower County Fair talent competition will be competing at the Minnesota State Fair starting this Friday.
by Josh Moniz, Wednesday, August 25, 2010 7:47 am
Education
School board looking once again to fill vacant seat
The Austin School Board passed a proposal yesterday that may speed up the process of filling the vacant seventh school board seat.
by Josh Moniz, Tuesday, August 24, 2010 7:56 am
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Cultural survey will evaluate school board’s level of cultural acceptance
Over the coming week and beyond, members of the Austin School Board will take a survey that will evaluate their level of cultural acceptance and ...
by Josh Moniz, Tuesday, August 24, 2010 7:46 am
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Fair weekend attendance combats the week’s humidity
Despite low attendance numbers due to humidity and heat, the Mower County Fair rebounded with high attendance over the weekend.
by Josh Moniz, Saturday, August 21, 2010 5:00 pm
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Austin takes next step in strategic planning
Austin Public School took the next step in its strategic planning mission Friday as it held to the Strategic Planning Workshop.
by Josh Moniz, Saturday, August 21, 2010 5:00 pm
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Smokehouse harkens back to Austin’s past
Sketched in sun-bleached and faded print, the sign on the crumbling, tilted two story building behind Knauer’s Food Market reads, “Austin’s Original Smokehouse Since 1886.” ...
by Josh Moniz, Saturday, August 21, 2010 5:00 pm
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Translating course set for spring semester
With the start of classes only a week away, Riverland Community College decided Monday to postpone starting its new Translating and Interpreting certification program until ...