Fillmore County Journal

Rindels retiring from Preston Dairy & Farm

Terry Rindels and Tom Greiner recently sat down to discuss the changeover of leadership occurring at the Preston Dairy & Farm Association.  Although there will be a new manager, they assure their customers that very little else is expected to change. Regarding his tenure at Preston D & F, Rindels stated, “I’ve done it as manager for 13 ½ years, and been here for 26.  But I’m getting to the age that I just don’t […]

HBC Cable TV service coming to Chatfield

The Chatfield City Council met on January 14, their first meeting in the new year. Councilor Josh Broadwater was absent. A public hearing was held on the application submitted by Daniel Pecarina, president and CEO of Hiawatha Broadband Communications, Inc. (HBC). HBC wants  to provide cable television service to the city. The same terms and conditions of a current franchise agreement would apply. City Clerk Joel Young explained that a provider of cable television must […]

Spring Valley Ambulance crew honored

Spring Valley City Council’s initial regular meeting of the year was held January 14.  Council members present included Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, Mayor Tony Archer, Mike Hadland, and City Administrator Deb Zimmer.  No citizens had signed up to address the council. The council gave certificates to the ambulance crew members who exceeded 1,300 hours of service in 2018.  Honorees included Tami Edgar (1,300 hours), Lucy Drinkall (1,900 hours), John Dols (2,700 hours), Mike Zimmer (3,000 […]

Soaring to the highest rank

Merrill Schroeder of Rushford became a part of an elite group that very few people ever earn their place to join. Merrill became an Eagle Scout, the highest achievement attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America. Only 4% of all Scouts are granted this rank, which takes years to fulfill. “I’ve been a part of Troop 53 in Rushford since fifth grade,” Merrill said. “I’ve always enjoyed and valued scouting, […]