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What's an Iowegian doing writing for the Journal? That's a mystery. All
we really know is that Rich lives in Cresco (Iowa), and when he's not
working, he can often be spotted chasing his wife and kids around the
neighborhood, hollering, "Uff da, slow down!"

Ostrander water tower colors discussed

April 12, 2021 by Rich Wicks Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Ostrander, MN

The Ostrander City Council met in regular session on April 6, with all members present (Stephanie Start, Dan Hellerud, DJ Start, Vernon Thompson, Mayor Pam Kunert), and City Clerk Wendy Brincks.    The council reviewed color scheme options for the city’s new water tower.  It was discussed that the bottom half of the tank should be a darker color, since some discoloration is … [Read more...]

Kingsland works to seal out radon

March 29, 2021 by Rich Wicks Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Kingsland Knights - Spring Valley

The Kingsland School Board meeting originally scheduled for March 15 was postponed to March 18, due to a snowstorm.  The meeting was held via Zoom technology.  Heather Zweibohmer addressed the board to share her thoughts on Kingsland’s learning model.  Explaining that she is a parent of three Kingsland students (in grades three, four and seven), Zweiboihmer said, “I just want … [Read more...]

Mabel-Canton back to “full-time” learning model

March 22, 2021 by Rich Wicks 1 Comment

The Mabel-Canton School Board met in regular session on March 16, with all members present.  Social distancing and masks were in use.  Superintendent Gary Kuphal summarized the school’s current learning model. “Well, we’re back to what I call full-time,” said Kuphal, “We know we get to have an early out on Fridays.  We started it last week… I’m glad we’re back.”  Senior class … [Read more...]

Wykoff parking lot sinking

March 15, 2021 by Rich Wicks Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Wykoff, Minnesota

The Wykoff City Council met in regular session on March 8.  All council members were in attendance (Lyle Morey, Richard Gleason, Mayor Al Williams, Ryan Breckenridge, and Barbara Fate).  City Clerk Becky Schmidt and Deputy Clerk Luann Hare also attended. The council discussed the condition of the parking lot, and Schmidt shared pictures of the lot.  She said a few spots in the … [Read more...]

Archery hunt in Spring Valley discussed

March 15, 2021 by Rich Wicks 1 Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Spring Valley, Minnesota

The Spring Valley City Council held a regular council meeting on March 8.  All members were present (Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, Greg Brooks, John Dols and Mayor Tony Archer).  Also attending was City Clerk/Administrator Deb Zimmer.  Approximately 12 others were in attendance. The topic that appeared to draw the most interest from those attending was consideration of a … [Read more...]

Mabel earmarks 60 trees for removal

March 15, 2021 by Rich Wicks 1 Comment

Mabel’s City Council met on March 10, beginning at 5 p.m. Attending in person were Mayor James Westby, Adam Wilder, Kirsten Wyffels, and Cory Wilson. Also participating were City Clerk Karen Larson and Jeff Rein. Terry Torkelson attended via phone. During the Public Works department report, Jeff Rein said he and Bob Mireau have driven through town twice to inspect trees, and … [Read more...]

Ostrander discusses snow removal

March 8, 2021 by Rich Wicks Leave a Comment

The Ostrander City Council met in regular session on March 2, with all members present (Stephanie Start, Dan Hellerud, DJ Start, Vernon Thompson, Mayor Pam Kunert, and City Clerk Wendy Brincks).    Snow removal was a topic of much discussion during the meeting.  First, the council heard from Terry Stackhouse, who asked, “Is there any way we can take that county snow, push it … [Read more...]

Mabel-Canton mulls senior trip and prom

February 22, 2021 by Rich Wicks Leave a Comment

The Mabel-Canton School Board met in regular session on February 16, with all members present.  In honor of Minnesota School Board Recognition Week (February 22-26), Superintendent Kuphal gave out a certificate of appreciation to each board member. Principal Wiedemann talked about plans for this year’s prom, which she described as “a work in progress.”  She stated that prom is … [Read more...]

Daily bus to and from Rochester, via Spring Valley, to resume

February 15, 2021 by Rich Wicks Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal- Melartin proposes July event in Spring Valley

The Spring Valley City Council held a public hearing and regular council meeting on February 8.  Members present included Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, Greg Brooks, and Mayor Tony Archer.  John Dols was absent.  Also attending was City Clerk/Administrator Deb Zimmer. Immediately prior to the regular council meeting, a public hearing was held regarding the proposed Tax … [Read more...]

Kingsland reviews 2021/2022 academic calendar draft

February 8, 2021 by Rich Wicks Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Kingsland Knights - Spring Valley

Kingsland School Board held a “work session” on February 1.  All members were present.  The board reviewed, but did not yet act upon, a draft of Kingsland’s academic calendar for the next school year.  Superintendent Hecimovich pointed out that, by slightly shortening the spring break and winter break, the calendar draft has a first student day of September 7, and a final … [Read more...]

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