Nate Brinkman, Author at Austin Daily Herald

Thanksgiving Extra

Gobbling up the deals; Retailers outline Thanksgiving, Black Friday hours and deals

Soon after Austin residents begin to digest their Thanksgiving feasts, many will be heading to local retail stores to try their luck at striking a ... Read more

by Nate Brinkman, Wednesday, November 23, 2016 2:20 pm

Austin Events

Fall Fest bringing spooky fun to downtown area

Downtown Austin is embracing the change of seasons with the fourth annual Vision 2020 Fall Fest. The festivities will begin at 10 a.m. with trick ... Read more

by Nate Brinkman, Thursday, October 27, 2016 10:51 am

Education

Mentorship project receives $43K grant; Money will allow for partnership with library, RCC

The Science Fair Mentoring Project (SFMP) and Austin Public Library have been awarded the Library Services and Technology Act grant for $43,063.90. Read more

by Nate Brinkman, Monday, October 17, 2016 10:35 am

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

Red Bike Program wrapping up first year; Committee asking for return of bikes

You rode, you respected, now you must return. The first season for Austin’s Red Bike program is coming to a close. Now that winter is approaching, ... Read more

by Nate Brinkman, Wednesday, October 12, 2016 10:09 am

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

Benefit to be held for Austin firefighter

The community is coming together with the help of a popular band to support an Austin firefighter and his family as he battles cancer. A ... Read more

by Nate Brinkman, Thursday, October 6, 2016 10:07 am

Austin High Homecoming

Bringing it all back home; Austin High homecoming underway

The court is set and Austin High School’s 2016 homecoming is underway. AHS kicked off its 2016 homecoming week Sunday night with the powder puff ... Read more

by Nate Brinkman, Monday, October 3, 2016 10:44 am

Agriculture

Getting down on the farm

Photos: Nevlen Elementary third graders enjoying the Gerlach Farm during Day on the Farm. Read more

by Nate Brinkman, Wednesday, September 21, 2016 10:51 am

gcs

NWS looking for singers

The Northwestern Singers will begin the 2016-17 with their first rehearsal at Westminster Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m. on Monday Sept. 19, 2016. The NWS ... Read more

by Nate Brinkman, Sunday, September 18, 2016 7:01 pm

Austin Events

Take a healthy walk into autumn with Harvest Fest

Several Austin businesses are helping area families embrace the fall season with a slate of healthy, family-friendly activities. Mower Refreshed is hosting its first free ... Read more

by Nate Brinkman, Friday, September 16, 2016 10:15 am

News

Wheels to the trail; Mountain biking team hosts its second race in two years

When more than 700 racers took to the Austin mountain biking trail across from Todd park Sunday, more than 20 of them were from Austin, ... Read more

by Nate Brinkman, Monday, September 12, 2016 11:13 am

Agriculture

Give an oink for pigs; National Barrow Show returns

Austin is ready to go hog wild again. The 70th annual National Barrow Show is returning to the Mower County Fairgrounds Saturday through Wednesday, and ... Read more

by Nate Brinkman, Friday, September 9, 2016 11:16 am

Business

‘We want people to try us out’ – JM Salon opens with $7.99 grand opening special

A new salon opened up in Downtown Austin Tuesday aiming to provide the community with family friendly, affordable haircare. JM Salon opened its third location ... Read more

by Nate Brinkman, Wednesday, September 7, 2016 10:41 am

Education

Back here where we need ya; Students return to the halls for the 2016-17 school year

More than 4,800 students kicked off Austin Public Schools’ 2016-17 school year today, and administrators are optimistic for another great year. “As always I am very ... Read more

by Nate Brinkman, Tuesday, September 6, 2016 10:14 am

Austin ArtWorks Center

Change of scenery; Knoebel says goodbye as executive director of the AACA

The Austin Area Commission for the Arts said goodbye to Executive Director Jennie Knoebel Tuesday night at the Austin Area Arts Center. After five years as ... Read more

by Nate Brinkman, Wednesday, August 31, 2016 10:21 am

Austin ArtWorks Festival

Festival continues to grow

The Annual Austin ArtWorks Festival drew a crowd to the downtown Austin Municipal plant over the weekend. Austin Area Commission of the Arts Executive Director Jennie ... Read more

by Nate Brinkman, Wednesday, August 31, 2016 10:17 am