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Mower County Board of Commissioners

County adopts $56M budget for ’18; Property tax levy to increase 4.9 percent over 2017

Upon further review, the Mower County property tax levy will increase only 4.9 percent rather than the 6.758 percent the commissioners certified earlier this fall ... Read more

by Chris Baldus, Wednesday, December 20, 2017 8:24 am

Local Government

City, county compete to combat local hunger; Contest has collected 51,878 pounds of food since 1993 launch

It could have been the peanut butter. Maybe it was the canned vegetables. It certainly wasn’t the lightweight corn flakes. Whatever it was that pushed ... Read more

by Chris Baldus, Tuesday, December 19, 2017 8:02 am

Faith

A Christmas meal for everybody; Family hosts feast in memory of a son

Christmas is closing in and the question hovers around  Gladys Bliss like garland: Is there going to be a free community  Christmas Dinner? For 19 ... Read more

by Chris Baldus, Sunday, December 17, 2017 11:53 am

Business

It’s the end of an era as the popular Belles and Beaus will close its doors on Dec. 17

The obvious story is as plain as the going-out-of-business signs in the windows of Belles and Beaus Bridal and Formal Wear in downtown Austin. The ... Read more

by Chris Baldus, Friday, December 15, 2017 7:55 am

News

State awards $393K grant for county program; Money going to Mower County Healthy Families America

Success could mean a young mother getting her general equivalency diploma and a job. It could mean getting children all the vaccinations necessary to enroll ... Read more

by Chris Baldus, Friday, December 15, 2017 7:53 am

Mower County Board of Commissioners

County allows formerly banned septic system

An ordinance change approved by the Mower County Board last week could be a cure for other ailing septic systems, said a rural apartment building ... Read more

by Chris Baldus, Monday, December 11, 2017 8:36 am

truth in taxation

Mower County aims for 5% increase in property tax levy; Budget to be settled by Dec. 19

The 6.758 percent property tax levy increase written into the 2018 Mower County budget is not written in stone. “The Finance Committee will continue to ... Read more

by Chris Baldus, Saturday, December 9, 2017 1:47 pm

Business

Mower County requires growth for SEMA incentive; John Deere dealer says new facility will boost local economy

The consolidation of three SEMA Equipment locations plus its business office makes sense for an assortment of reasons, owner Tom Wozney told the Mower County ... Read more

by Chris Baldus, Saturday, December 9, 2017 1:44 pm

Local Government

County approves SEMA incentive; Tax abatement to John Deere dealer includes conditions

The Mower County Board by a 4-1 vote Thursday OK’d a conditional 15-year tax abatement for a John Deere dealer planning to consolidate three of ... Read more

by Chris Baldus, Friday, December 8, 2017 8:54 am

Austin Living Magazine

One of a kind from the heart; A Handmade Christmas is in its 5th year of bringing uniqueness to Austin

The scene is reminiscent of the 1950s. Guests dressed for a night on the town, with glasses of wine in hand, mingle among the displays ... Read more

by Chris Baldus, Saturday, December 2, 2017 9:00 am

Chris Baldus

Families face same struggles facing America

Some problems are universal. When I was a freshman at Iowa Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, my roommate in the men’s dorm was from ... Read more

by Chris Baldus, Friday, December 1, 2017 8:18 pm

Local Government

County, city seek voting equipment grant money; Legislature set aside $7M to help local governments

Mower County and the city of Austin are looking to upgrade their voting equipment with the help of state grant money. The County Board on ... Read more

by Chris Baldus, Wednesday, November 29, 2017 8:05 am

Hormel Foods Corp.

Hormel closes $850M deal for deli meat maker; Thanksgiving donation feeds storm survivors

Hormel Foods Corporation announced on Monday the completion of the $850 million acquisition of a California-based deli meat and salami company. The Columbus Manufacturing, Inc. ... Read more

by Chris Baldus, Tuesday, November 28, 2017 8:42 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

‘Scared’ Stewartville man faces felony for allegedly fleeing from deputy

A Stewartville man said he was “scared” when he allegedly fled down a gravel road in 2001 Buick LeSabre at more than 65 mph from ... Read more

by Chris Baldus, Friday, November 24, 2017 7:57 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Veseli man damages Stress Unit

A Veseli, Minnesota, man trying to escape from the Stress Unit at Mayo Clinic Health System-Austin on Nov. 22, caused what’s estimated at more than ... Read more

by Chris Baldus, Friday, November 24, 2017 7:56 am

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