Austin Living
Spicing up summer
Fresh is always better and that includes fresh herbs and seasoning on a good steak or crisp salad. ...
Business
Up and running; New Spam Museum opens doors to public
Austin’s biggest tourism destination is open and ready to serve up a trip around the globe, a look ...
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.”
Business
A new clinic for pets; Willow Pet Hospital opening next month
Austin is about to welcome another veterinary clinic. Drs. Mike and Sara Sasse will open Willow Pet Hospital ...
FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS
Red Bike pedals out
In the front of Rydjor Bike Shop and at six racks around town, 30 shiny red bikes are ...
Agriculture
Teaming up for soil health
A team of producers is driving a plan to use cover crops and less tilling as a step ...
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Annual Police Report: Burglaries and drugs up
The Austin Police Department’s 2015 annual report revealed an increase in burglaries and drug crimes in Austin, yet ...
News
New PTTP fundraiser sprouts $15K for Institute
A new Paint the Town Pink fundraiser is still reaping the benefits from last year’s season of planting. ...
Education
GM superintendent to retire this June
After about six years as the Grand Meadow and Glenville-Emmons superintendent, Jerry Reshetar will retire. “I’ve been in ...
Columnists
Science Fair Mentoring Project takes students to STEAM Expo
The Science Fair Mentoring Project finished its second year helping Austin elementary school students participate in the STEAM ...
Education
Board votes to close Brownsdale school; Vote is unanimous
‘Not an easy decision’; Brownsdale school will close at end of 2015-16
Business
Coming down; Hy-Vee starts tearing down the outside of the mall
Todd Hepler arrived outside Oak Park Mall Thursday and spoke the words that many in Austin have anticipated ...
Business
Austin primed for a new future
Austin is on the cusp of major changes to the community’s two largest retail hubs. The changes are ...
Business
No action on rec center; Plans receive support from council members
The Austin City Council didn’t take action Monday on the proposal to build a $35 million Austin Community ...
Business
A changing of the aisle: With Hepler departing for Cedar Falls, Goshorn to begin tenure at Austin Hy-Vee
As Dan Goshorn walked through Austin’s Hy-Vee last week, he stopped to greet and chat with a few ...