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Some old west fun: Cowboy poetry, music, dinner set for Nov. 1 and 2 at Seminary
A night of cowboy poetry and music – and a cowboy “gourmet” dinner – will be offered on Friday, Nov. 1, and Saturday, Nov. 2, ...
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Event will celebrate the first woman to serve in public office in Iowa
Julia Addington would never have guessed that her name would be written into the pages of Iowa history when she was elected Mitchell County’s superintendent ...
by Deb Nicklay, Saturday, October 19, 2019 5:55 am
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‘I believe in us’ – Booker said a ‘revival of civic grace’ is needed to get country on track again
Presidential hopeful Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey has little time for Democrats who believe the upcoming 2020 election is just about unseating President Donald ...
by Deb Nicklay, Tuesday, October 8, 2019 6:29 am
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Pair of plaques find new home at Home Guard Park
Two commemorative plaques that honor military service and their families have been relocated to Honor Guard Park. The two plaques — one honoring Civil War ...
by Deb Nicklay, Thursday, September 12, 2019 7:46 am
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Celebrating 50: Gerard Academy reaches half century milestone
There have been many changes at Gerard Academy since Joseph “Doc” and Patricia Endres opened its doors in 1969. But one abiding mission has remained ...
by Deb Nicklay, Friday, September 6, 2019 9:20 am
Austin Living Magazine
Get out and explore
After a long and cold winter, there is nothing better than to break out the bikes — or kayak, canoe or hiking boots — and ...
by Deb Nicklay, Saturday, August 3, 2019 6:41 am
Osage
‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ begins today in Osage; Austin’s Gordy Handeland playing Jacob
Residents in the Austin area are well acquainted with Gordy Handeland’s talents as theater director and actor. Now, North Iowa theater knows it as well.
by Deb Nicklay, Thursday, August 1, 2019 8:09 am
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‘9 to 5 The Musical’ opens July 18 in Osage
The musical comedy, “9 to 5: The Musical” — based on the hit movie “9 to 5”— may have as much relevance today as it ...
by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, July 17, 2019 8:22 am
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Mentorship program has provided nature experiences to scores of youngsters
When Isabel Mattick, 17, helped little Lorelei Gerhart identify some tiny play fish during a summer program at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center last ...
by Deb Nicklay, Tuesday, July 9, 2019 6:47 am
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Team up for the Dammen Adventure Race; Supports mentorship at Nature Center
The second annual Dammen Adventure Race at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center will be held on Saturday, July 13 – but those expecting any ...
by Deb Nicklay, Tuesday, July 9, 2019 6:47 am
Business
Trip to Bountiful: Rose Creek native establishes organic vegetable operation
Scott Roser recalled that over the years he was sometimes asked about his favorite hobbies. “I could never think of anything good,” he said with ...
by Deb Nicklay, Saturday, July 6, 2019 7:04 am
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O’Rourke: Positive change honors other sacrifices
On the eve of July Fourth Democratic presidential hopeful Beto O’Rourke called for positive changes that honor the sacrifice for those who have gone before, ...
by Deb Nicklay, Saturday, July 6, 2019 7:04 am
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Photo: Presidential hopeful Beto O’Rourke makes a stop in Mona, Iowa
Democratic presidential hopeful Beto O’Rourke introduces his wife, Amy, and children to the crowd of about 50 gathered at the rural residence of Kurt and ...
by Deb Nicklay, Thursday, July 4, 2019 11:22 am
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Rain on the Fourth? Well … take an umbrella
It could rain on the Freedom Fest Parade on Thursday morning — or, it might not. In any case, it might be a good idea ...
by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, July 3, 2019 6:05 am
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‘Oklahoma!’ opens Cedar Summerstock season Thursday
The third season of Cedar Summerstock productions will open Thursday, June 20, with the rousing production of “Oklahoma!” the Rodgers and Hammerstein treasure that is ...