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Rich Wicks

Fillmore County Journal - Rich WicksReporter
rich@fillmorecountyjournal.com

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!"

Spring Valley hearing leads to ordinance changes

November 21, 2022 by Rich Wicks Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal- Melartin proposes July event in Spring Valley

A public hearing was held immediately prior to Spring Valley’s regular city council meeting on November 14. The hearing was the opportunity for the public to voice their opinions on five ordinances which were to be considered for revision by the council. The ordinances covered topics including: Open Burning & Recreational Fires, Addressing Reasonable Accommodations, Parking … [Read more...]

Mabel-Canton ACT scores rise

November 21, 2022 by Rich Wicks Leave a Comment

During the Mabel-Canton School Board meeting on November 15, all members were in attendance (Diane Wilder participated via remote technology).  Also participating were Superintendent Gary Kuphal,  Lisa Halverson, district secretary; and Michelle Wiedemann, principal.  Two student representatives also participated.  Matt McClimon, senior, and Anna Wheat, junior, spoke about … [Read more...]

Mabel water & street project plans shared

November 14, 2022 by Rich Wicks Leave a Comment

Mabel’s City Council met in regular session on November 9, with all members present, along with City Clerk Karen Larson and Bob Meirau.  The council heard an update from Carson Hackett, representing Davy Engineering Company.   Hackett gave a summary of the expected costs and timeline of the upcoming watermain project.  Hackett shared that the overall estimated project cost is … [Read more...]

Mabel-Canton to add wellness room

October 31, 2022 by Rich Wicks Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal- Mabel-Canton reviews distance learning

During the Mabel-Canton school board meeting on October 18, all members were in attendance (Traci Livingood participated via remote technology).  Also participating were Superintendent Gary Kuphal, Aimee Lake, business manager; Lisa Halverson, district secretary; and Michelle Wiedemann, principal. Principal Wiedemann said that “College Week” was in full swing, with posters … [Read more...]

Kingsland adding after-school options and transportation

October 24, 2022 by Rich Wicks Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Kingsland Knights - Spring Valley

The Kingsland School Board met in regular session on October 17. Members present included Cindy Seabright, Maranda Emig, and Kyle Rader. Superintendent Scott Klavetter also participated. Natasha Howard was absent. “We are going to be starting after school programs, much like we did last year, starting here after MEA. So Dusty’s been working on, and is pretty much ready to … [Read more...]

Spring Valley discusses fires and rooster

October 17, 2022 by Rich Wicks Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal- Melartin proposes July event in Spring Valley

Fires, noise, and a rooster were among the main discussion items during the Spring Valley city council’s regular meeting on October 10, with all council members present (Mayor Tony Archer, John Dols, Chris Danielson, Luan Ruesink, and Greg Brooks).  City Clerk Deb Zimmer also participated.  There was “standing room only” as roughly twenty citizens were on hand to listen and/or … [Read more...]

Kingsland Board to appoint new member

October 17, 2022 by Rich Wicks Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Kingsland Knights - Spring Valley

During the Kingsland School Board meeting on October 6, it was noted that board chair Jackie Horsman resigned from the board, effective September 30.  Kyle Rader led the meeting, with all members present. The board discussed how to fill the board position vacated by Horsman’s resignation.  Rader and Superintendent Klavetter discussed the general process and timelines.  … [Read more...]

Ostrander addresses unpaid fines, fees

October 10, 2022 by Rich Wicks Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Ostrander, MN

All members of the Ostrander Council were present when the council held their regular monthly meeting on October 4.  Also participating were City Clerk Wendy Brincks, Fire Chief Jason Rice, and Maintenance Director Jeremy Runkle.  No other citizens were present to speak to the council on any topics. Brincks updated the council on the status of several citizens with overdue … [Read more...]

Kingsland gym roof to be replaced in 2023

September 26, 2022 by Rich Wicks Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Kingsland Knights - Spring Valley

During the Kingsland School Board meeting on September 19, the board considered options for repairing the damaged roof over the gym.  It was pointed out that a leak had occurred, but did not result in water reaching the gym floor.  The leak was caused by a faulty patch, so that will be fixed by the company that installed the patch. The board voted to have a temporary “fix” … [Read more...]

Klavetter aims to keep Kingsland on course

September 26, 2022 by Rich Wicks Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Kingsland Knights - Spring Valley

The more things change, the more they stay the same.  That’s an old saying that often proves true in life, and it holds a lot of truth regarding Scott Klavetter, the new superintendent at Kingsland Schools in Spring Valley.  Following the retirement of Superintendent Jim Hecimovich, Klavetter was named to fill that vacancy.  But Klavetter isn’t new to Kingsland, and he intends … [Read more...]

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