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Rich Wicks

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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!"

Kingsland 8th graders’ imagery poems

June 27, 2022 by Rich Wicks Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Kingsland Knights - Spring Valley

Mrs. Derby’s Kingsland 8th graders studied poetry. Included in the unit was developing an understanding of the different meanings that words can have based on the context in which they are used. After reading a few poems, analyzing them, and studying rhythm and rhyme, the students wrote poems based on one of their favorite places. The poems were to describe the place, however … [Read more...]

Mabel-Canton sets additional facility upgrades

June 27, 2022 by Rich Wicks Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Mabel, MN

The Mabel-Canton School Board held a regular monthly meeting on June 21.  Members present included Jason Marquardt, Diane Wilder, Traci Livingood, Cristl Adkins, and Mark Wiedeman.  Superintendent Gary Kuphal, Principal Michelle Wiedemann, Business Manager Aimee Lake and Lisa Halverson also participated.  Chris Miller was absent, and no student representative was present.  … [Read more...]

Kingsland Board to hold open house in July

June 27, 2022 by Rich Wicks Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Kingsland Knights - Spring Valley

The Kingsland School Board met on June 20 for a regular meeting.  Members present included Pam Freet, Cindy Seabright, Maranda Emig, and Jackie Horsman.  Also participating were interim Superintendent Gary Kuphal, Principal Scott Klavetter, Laurie Hendrickson, and Business Manager Amber Herbrand (Herbrand participated via remote technology). The board returned to a discussion … [Read more...]

Wykoff chooses office space downtown

June 20, 2022 by Rich Wicks Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Wykoff, Minnesota

A regular meeting of the Wykoff City Council was held June 13. Council members in attendance included Lyle Morey, Barb Fate, Mayor Ryan Breckenridge, and Kaleb Himli. City Clerk Becky Schmidt and Deputy Clerk Luan Hare also attended.  Mary Sackett was absent. Mayor Breckenridge led a discussion on the options available for more office space. Barb Fate voiced her suggestion to … [Read more...]

Spring Valley to patch streets and fill potholes

June 20, 2022 by Rich Wicks Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal- Melartin proposes July event in Spring Valley

The Spring Valley City Council held a regular meeting on June 13.  All council members were present (Mayor Tony Archer, John Dols, Chris Danielson, Luan Ruesink, and Greg Brooks).  City Administrator/Clerk Deb Zimmer was absent, so Chris Hahn participated in her stead. The council discussed a price quotation from RCM Specialties, for filling potholes and other patchwork needed … [Read more...]

Kingsland discusses handbooks and meal prices

June 13, 2022 by Rich Wicks Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Kingsland Knights - Spring Valley

The Kingsland School Board met on June 6 for their monthly “work session,” which stretched for four hours from 6-10 p.m. The topics of Kingsland handbooks and meal prices generated significant discussion. Regarding handbooks, interim Superintendent Gary Kuphal shared his overall opinion that, “There are too many handbooks,” and Principal Scott Klavetter agreed. Currently, … [Read more...]

Ostrander balks at chickens

June 13, 2022 by Rich Wicks Leave a Comment

During the Ostrander City Council meeting on June 7, with eight visitors in attendance, the council held a “secret ballot” vote on whether or not to adopt a proposed draft ordinance to allow residents to keep chickens, with certain limits and stipulations.  Each council member used pen and paper to record their vote, and the papers were then given to City Clerk Wendy Brincks, … [Read more...]

Spring Valley 100 Bike Race a success

May 30, 2022 by Rich Wicks Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal- Melartin proposes July event in Spring Valley

The Spring Valley city council held a brief regular meeting on May 23.  All council members were present (Mayor Tony Archer, John Dols, Chris Danielson, Luan Ruesink, and Greg Brooks).  City Administrator/Clerk Deb Zimmer also participated.  No visitors had signed up to address the council. Greg Brooks talked about the Spring Valley 100 bicycle race, which was held May 21.  … [Read more...]

Spring Valley council voices speed concerns

May 16, 2022 by Rich Wicks Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal- Melartin proposes July event in Spring Valley

The Spring Valley City Council held a regular meeting on May 9.  All council members were present (Mayor Tony Archer, John Dols, Chris Danielson, Luan Ruesink, and Greg Brooks).  City Administrator/Clerk Deb Zimmer also participated.  No visitors had signed up to address the council.  The agenda was light, and the meeting lasted only 12 minutes. The item garnering the most … [Read more...]

Wykoff mulls office site options

May 16, 2022 by Rich Wicks Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Wykoff, Minnesota

A regular meeting of the Wykoff City Council was held May 9.  All council members were in attendance (Lyle Morey, Barb Fate, Mary Sackett, Mayor Ryan Breckenridge, and Kaleb Himli). City Clerk Becky Schmidt and Deputy Clerk Luan Hare also attended. One item of discussion was what to do about the city’s need for more office and training space.  Basically, two options are being … [Read more...]

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