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Gubernatorial hopeful campaigns in Austin
After talking to a gathering at Austin’s Pizza Ranch on Tuesday about things such as taxes, school choice, illegal immigrants, violent protesters, college loan debt, ...
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News
Little snow, a lot of cold; Wind chill advisory extends into Friday
Apparently, Thursday was a good day for ping pong at Riverland Community College. On a day when K-12 school districts throughout Mower County closed, Austin’s ...
by Chris Baldus, Friday, January 12, 2018 8:33 am
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STORM UPDATE: NWS issues wind chill advisory
The Austin Daily Herald will post storm updates here throughout the day, so check back. WEATHER UPDATE (3:31 p.m.) A wind child advisory is ...
by Chris Baldus, Thursday, January 11, 2018 12:10 pm
News
Snow offers possibilities, pain; Forecast shows promise for skiers, danger for drivers
The National Weather Service’s winter storm warning issued for today says Austin and its surroundings will likely see between 4 to 6 inches of heavy, ...
by Chris Baldus, Thursday, January 11, 2018 6:42 am
Mower County Board of Commissioners
Mower County roads to get attention; Sales tax enacted in 2017 to fund $6M in road projects
Mower County has more money to sink into road work this year, but the half-cent local option sales tax commissioners enacted in 2017 is not ...
by Chris Baldus, Wednesday, January 10, 2018 8:41 am
Business
Kwik Trip plans for new store in Austin this year
Gymocha is gone but Kwik Trip is coming in, right next to the Ankeny’s Mini Mart, according to Mike Ankeny. The La Crosse, Wisconsin-based company ...
by Chris Baldus, Friday, January 5, 2018 7:54 am
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Chris Baldus: Stud Muffins hold off the Geeks as Hookers reign supreme
We’re deep into the bowling season at Echo Lanes, and The Geek Squad is narrowly holding back the Stud Muffins and DAP for the lead ...
by Chris Baldus, Friday, January 5, 2018 7:36 am
Lyle Cancer Auction
Volunteers gear up for Lyle Area Cancer Auction; Regional fundraiser for a cure begins at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12
The Silver Saddle Dance Hall, that’s where this all began, said Betty Fisher, as she shuffled green fliers for the Lyle Area Cancer Auction. Her ...
by Chris Baldus, Thursday, January 4, 2018 9:02 am
Local Government
Funding renewed for program that helps seniors with chores
A program to help seniors with chores so they’re able to remain in their homes will again get funding from Mower County. The County Board ...
by Chris Baldus, Wednesday, January 3, 2018 7:53 am
Mower County Board of Commissioners
Reinartz likely to be next County Board chairman; Mower commissioners to organize for 2018 at Jan. 2 meeting
Unless the Mower County Board of Commissioners decides to break with tradition of rotating the chairmanship, Jerry Reinartz will take on those duties for 2018. ...
by Chris Baldus, Tuesday, January 2, 2018 9:08 am
Local Government
Jobs available in upcoming election year; City seeks election judges; state, federal and local posts on the ballot
We’re entering an election year, which means jobs. You can apply, interview and hire or be hired for government jobs that range in pay from ...
by Chris Baldus, Friday, December 29, 2017 9:01 am
News
Go inside and play; Austin bridge club ready to teach newcomers their challenging game
This is an example of table talk during duplicate bridge play Wednesday at the Mower County Senior Center: Cards slap lightly on the folding table. ...
by Chris Baldus, Thursday, December 28, 2017 8:59 am
Mower County Board of Commissioners
County approves salary increases; Non-union employees to see a 2.5 percent increase in 2018
In its final meeting of the year, the Mower County Board set elected official pay levels, said thank you to a retiring employee and approved ...
by Chris Baldus, Wednesday, December 27, 2017 8:27 am
Business
Hormel aims to continue evolving in the new year
Heading into the January annual meeting of its stockholders, Hormel Foods Corp. is coming off the second most profitable year in its history, and leadership ...
by Chris Baldus, Tuesday, December 26, 2017 9:09 am
Business
Business startup program needs applicants; Austin agency to partner with Iowa State to grow companies
A new effort to grow small businesses in Austin is a bit pressed for time. Austin Community Growth Ventures, LLC, is seeking applicants for its ...