By Mitchell Walbridge
H&S Motors, the Chevy-Buick car dealership located in Cresco, Iowa, is moving into spring with a new look. After starting major remodeling construction at the beginning of July 2012, dealership owner Bryan Sheehy explained tha
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"Where Fillmore County News Comes First"
Online Edition
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013
Volume ∞ Issue ∞
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- 5:56:33, May 18th 2013 - modgudur - I guess the child is anti-gun control since Obama went to all that trouble ... [Read More]
- 9:27:41, May 16th 2013 - caal girl - Nice outfit on you. I loved some of the dresses but am holding my breath ... [Read More]
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- 4:12:01, May 9th 2013 - Amanda Ziebell - Wow! Thanks to the Fillmore County Journal for this kind story. For a ... [Read More]
- 11:47:30, May 7th 2013 - EW - ramble.....ramble.....ramble..... ... [Read More]
- 10:25:25, May 7th 2013 - Thunder6 - Great article! I love to see the Youth of Fillmore County receiveing acco ... [Read More]
- 6:52:10, May 6th 2013 - Jason Sethre, Publisher of Fillmore County Journal & Olmsted County Journal - Maryh, ... [Read More]
- 7:29:56, May 5th 2013 - maryh - Where are OCJ's available for pickup...other than at the new office? ... [Read More]
- 2:41:47, May 3rd 2013 - Remark1976 - Mrs. Buckbee, I just looked up Senate File 796 and in it there are said p ... [Read More]
SMIF brings people together
Fri, Apr 26th, 2013
Posted in Spring Valley Features
Posted in Spring Valley Features
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Sue Kolling, SMIF board member, speaks on the subject of how SMIF helps community foundations succeed. Photo by Jason Sethre
By Jason Sethre
On Thursday, April 18, at the prestigious and award-winning Four Daughters Winery and Vineyard located on the outskirts of Spring Valley, Minn. Tim Penny and the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) staff hosted an event with a total of 80 attendees from all throughout the region.
In spite of another Minnesota day mixed with rain, sleet, and snow, business people near and far gathered to show their support for what SMIF brings to the table – collaboration.
Following a first class meal fit for a Journal Real Bites review, presented by the fine staff of Four Daughters Winery and Vineyard, Tim Penny addressed the crowd.
Now in its 26th year, serving 20 counties in Southern Minnesota, Tim Penny, President and CEO of SMIF, talked about how the organization has grown because of all of the communities working together. There are 23 community foundations established in Southern Minnesota with the supporting services of SMIF; five organizations are prevalent in Fillmore County: Harmony Area Community Foundation, Mabel Community Foundation, Preston Area Community Foundation, Rushford Community Foundation, and Spring Valley Area Community Foundation.
Following Penny’s welcome to the crowd, Sue Kolling of the Spring Valley Area Community Foundation shared her story of how SMIF has helped their organization work through the details of establishing the foundation. From legal support to tax-related questions, SMIF has helped all 23 community foundations come to life and establish best practices for residual success.
David Phillips, long-time publisher of the Spring Valley Tribune, spoke on behalf of the Spring Valley EDA Grant that offered an opportunity for succession planning for his company. The Older Workers Leading Success (OWLS) program provided an opportunity for David Phillips to involve an outside consultant to provide expert analysis of his business and what his succession planning options could look like in the future.
Holly Kanengeiter, speaking on the Fillmore County Early Childhood Initiative, talked about how fortunate the school districts in Fillmore County were to have support from area community foundations and SMIF.
Following Kanengeiter’s presentation of all of the good things happening in participating schools, attendees were asked to conduct round table discussions with SMIF board members present at each ta .....
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On Thursday, April 18, at the prestigious and award-winning Four Daughters Winery and Vineyard located on the outskirts of Spring Valley, Minn. Tim Penny and the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) staff hosted an event with a total of 80 attendees from all throughout the region.
In spite of another Minnesota day mixed with rain, sleet, and snow, business people near and far gathered to show their support for what SMIF brings to the table – collaboration.
Following a first class meal fit for a Journal Real Bites review, presented by the fine staff of Four Daughters Winery and Vineyard, Tim Penny addressed the crowd.
Now in its 26th year, serving 20 counties in Southern Minnesota, Tim Penny, President and CEO of SMIF, talked about how the organization has grown because of all of the communities working together. There are 23 community foundations established in Southern Minnesota with the supporting services of SMIF; five organizations are prevalent in Fillmore County: Harmony Area Community Foundation, Mabel Community Foundation, Preston Area Community Foundation, Rushford Community Foundation, and Spring Valley Area Community Foundation.
Following Penny’s welcome to the crowd, Sue Kolling of the Spring Valley Area Community Foundation shared her story of how SMIF has helped their organization work through the details of establishing the foundation. From legal support to tax-related questions, SMIF has helped all 23 community foundations come to life and establish best practices for residual success.
David Phillips, long-time publisher of the Spring Valley Tribune, spoke on behalf of the Spring Valley EDA Grant that offered an opportunity for succession planning for his company. The Older Workers Leading Success (OWLS) program provided an opportunity for David Phillips to involve an outside consultant to provide expert analysis of his business and what his succession planning options could look like in the future.
Holly Kanengeiter, speaking on the Fillmore County Early Childhood Initiative, talked about how fortunate the school districts in Fillmore County were to have support from area community foundations and SMIF.
Following Kanengeiter’s presentation of all of the good things happening in participating schools, attendees were asked to conduct round table discussions with SMIF board members present at each ta .....
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These gadgets make driving more safe
Fri, Apr 26th, 2013
Posted in All Features
Posted in All Features
Guys love gadgets. Be it the newest smartphone or the latest model television, men revel in staying up-to-date on the latest gadgets and gizmos to hit the market. While many popular gadgets are geared toward entertainment, some are aimed at making l
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A & W: The Hot Rod of Restaurants
Fri, Apr 26th, 2013
Posted in Spring Valley Features
Posted in Spring Valley Features
By Jason Sethre
The Spring Valley A & W Drive-in is rich with history tied to food, fun, and hot rods dating back to 1956 when the original owners Roger and Marge Simpson brought this restaurant to life in the small rural farming community.
Back
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Road trip tips for Spring drivers
Fri, Apr 26th, 2013
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Posted in All Features
Spring is a season of rebirth for many people, who welcome the warm weather with open arms, especially those who just endured a harsh winter. Spending time outdoors when the weather warms up is a popular pastime for many people each spring.
Road t
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New car not in the budget for many families
Fri, Apr 26th, 2013
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Posted in All Features
Having a family, owning your own home and driving a new car is a common goal of many people. But at least one item on that list has now become much less affordable for the average person.
Now that many of the auto-buying incentives instituted to h
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Almanzo Bike Race coming to Spring Valley
Fri, Apr 26th, 2013
Posted in Spring Valley Features
Posted in Spring Valley Features
By Jade Sexton
Chris Skogen of Rochester has been riding a bike since he was a kid, and as he grew into adulthood, he rode his bike in many races. In 2007, he decided to start something unique of his own.
“I wanted a different way to race,”
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Spring Valley business owners making themselves at home
Fri, Apr 19th, 2013
Posted in Spring Valley Features
Posted in Spring Valley Features
In January 2013 the Spring Valley Inn & Suites began operating under new ownership. The new owners are Munish and Raj Kaushal. Munish and his wife Raj have two boys, Aryan, age 4, and Arav, age 3.
Munish stated they like the Spring Valley area
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NTC fund raising
Fri, Apr 19th, 2013
Posted in Preston Features
Posted in Preston Features
By Karen Reisner
George Spangler, National Trout Center (NTC), reviewed the quarterly financial position of the center at the Preston City Council’s April 15 meeting. He said the NTC depends on the city council for both moral and fiscal support.
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