News
Revving up good deeds: River Rats Car Club funds 15 pavers for veterans and four flag disposal boxes
With money raised at its annual car show, the Austin River Rats Car Club funded four flag disposal boxes and 15 pavers for veterans in ...
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Southland Rebels
Southland robotics teams storm through the competition
For the VEX Robotics teams at Southland High School, this season has been going well, with wins in regional tournaments and trips to state and ...
by Tyler Jensen, Friday, January 3, 2020 6:45 am
Mower County
County Board approves consenting to refugee resettlement
With the Board not having power to actually stop refugees from moving to Mower County, Tuesday’s question was more about whether or not to allow ...
by Tyler Jensen, Thursday, January 2, 2020 7:45 am
Mower County
A story to tell: Community members to share stories of curiosity at ‘The Story Show’
As part of an event hosted by the Austin branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), members of the Austin community will be ...
by Tyler Jensen, Tuesday, December 31, 2019 7:01 am
News
Cedar River Archery Club hosts event to ring in the new year
The Cedar River Archery Club will be ringing in 2020 a little early, with a shoot on Sunday, Dec. 29. The event, which began last ...
by Tyler Jensen, Saturday, December 28, 2019 7:01 am
Mower County
Primrose to host New Year’s Eve dance
As part of its efforts to have its community spend time with the wider Austin community, Primrose Retirement Community will be hosting a New Year’s ...
by Tyler Jensen, Thursday, December 26, 2019 7:01 am
Education
Austin Public Schools look at flexible learning days to replace some snow days
Austin Public Schools are piloting a program aimed at having children still learn even if there is a school closure. Under the plan, once the ...
by Tyler Jensen, Thursday, December 26, 2019 7:01 am
Business
Hormel Corporate employees donate $340K to UW
Employees from all of Hormel Foods’ corporate offices in Austin donated a total of $340,000 to the United Way of Mower County at the end ...
by Tyler Jensen, Tuesday, December 24, 2019 7:01 am
Mower County
A meal for community: Austin’s Community Christmas dinner enters its 22nd year
What started as a way for a family to cope with the loss of a loved one has become a Christmas dinner for the community ...
by Tyler Jensen, Tuesday, December 24, 2019 7:01 am
Health
Brotherly Love: Austin man given the gift of a kidney by his brother
When Austin resident Robert Rowbal and his brother Alan were younger, they lost their mother to Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). Then, Robert found out he ...
by Tyler Jensen, Saturday, December 21, 2019 6:45 am
Business
Plant employees donate close to $121K to UW
With the Hormel Foods plant employee fundraising campaign for 2019 over, nearly $121,000 is making its way to the United Way of Mower County. In ...
by Tyler Jensen, Saturday, December 21, 2019 6:20 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Serious crimes became more frequent in 2019, according to County Attorney
While the number of cases charged has remained about the same, 2019 saw increased incidents where more serious factors were involved, according to Mower County ...
by Tyler Jensen, Thursday, December 19, 2019 6:47 am
Local Government
County approves purchase of election equipment
Mower County is purchasing poll pads for upcoming elections. While the city of Austin has already purchased its poll pads, the County Board approved purchasing 27 ...
by Tyler Jensen, Wednesday, December 18, 2019 7:15 am
Faith
Grand Meadow community raises funds through drive by nativity
Churches in Grand Meadow are coming together to host a live, drive-by nativity aimed at raising funds for a family in Rushford, one hour away. ...
by Tyler Jensen, Tuesday, December 17, 2019 6:38 am
Business
A walk to new digs: Kyle Klaehn brings himself and product lines to GPP
With the closing of Double K Specialty in Austin, owner Kyle Klaehn has moved to work with the group Games People Play and brought some ...