The Houston County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, March 8, from 9-10:41 a.m. at the historic county courthouse in downtown Caledonia. Commissioners in attendance included Chairman Greg Myhre, Teresa Walter, Robert (Bob) Burns via Zoom, Eric Johnson, and Dewey Severson. Chairman Myhre called the meeting to order and led the commissioners and the public in the … [Read more...]
The new Spring Grove Area Chamber of Commerce
Forming a new Chamber of Commerce is like putting a puzzle together. It requires bringing community members together, figuring out how they fit together, and like putting the non-profit together piece by piece. In 2019, Spring Grove community members identified a need in the community. They came together to organize a Chamber of Commerce for Spring Grove and the surrounding … [Read more...]
View Bluff Country from the back of a horse
The bluff country of NE Iowa, SE Minnesota, and SW Wisconsin offers miles of unspoiled scenic beauty to make your horseback riding trip memorable, fun, and challenging. Riders will find trails that offer water obstacles, woods, flatlands, hills, bluffs, rocks/gravel, scenic overlooks, challenges, and unknowns. Some trails are suitable for beginners to advance riders. Need … [Read more...]
$300,854 ARPA Funds allocated for Caledonia sewer and street projects
The Caledonia City Council met in regular session, Monday, February 28, from 6–7:09 p.m. at city hall. Mayor DeWayne “Tank” Schroeder led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. In addition to the mayor, council members in attendance included Amanda Ninneman, David Fitzpatrick, and Brad Rykhus. Council members Robert “Bob” Klug was absent. Also present were … [Read more...]
Houston County Commissioners approves purchase of three new tractors, a trailer and truck
The Houston County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, February 22, from 9-10:20 a.m. at the historic county courthouse in downtown Caledonia. Commissioners in attendance include Chairman Greg Myhre, Teresa Walter, Robert (Bob) Burns, Eric Johnson, and Dewey Severson. Chairman Myhre called the meeting to order and led the commissioners and the public in the … [Read more...]
Interim-Superintendent Bruce Klaehn’s last Spring Grove School Board meeting
Spring Grove School Board members met in the school’s Learning Resource Center on Thursday, February 22, from 7-8:30 p.m. Board members present include Chairman Aaron Solum, Stephanie Jaster, Rhan Flatin, Aric Elton, and Kelly Rohland. Jenny Stender was absent. The board approved the consent agenda, including the agenda and the minutes from the January 13 regular board meeting … [Read more...]
Follow Winneshiek County influencer Lydia Dawley
If you’re not, you should be following 25-year-old influencer, Lydia Grace Dawley. It is a lot of work to become a recognizable influencer, but Dawley is a natural influencer and makes it look easy. Google her name, and you will see entry after entry of what she has been up to since she moved from Winneshiek County. The Merriam-Webster online dictionary describes an influencer … [Read more...]
Battle in Bluff Country Omnium bike ride expecting 200 riders
The Caledonia City Council met Monday, February 14, from 6:02-6:55 p.m. at city hall. Mayor DeWayne “Tank” Schroeder led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members in attendance included Amanda Ninneman, Mayor DeWayne “Tank” Schroeder, David Fitzpatrick, and Brad Rykhus. Also present was City Clerk/Administrator Adam Swann. Council member Robert … [Read more...]
Spring Grove City Council holds public hearing to discuss CUP
The Spring Grove City Council met Tuesday, February 15, from 6-7:13 p.m. at Spring Grove Communications. Mayor Scott Solberg led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. All city council members were present – Mayor Scott Solberg, Travis Torgerson, Karen Folstad, Chad Rohland, and Trent Turner. The council approved the minutes from January 18, regular council … [Read more...]
One-stop shopping at Celebrations Expo
Is there a special celebration in your future? For example, a family reunion, baby shower, wedding, retirement, birthday, anniversary, sports group get together, fundraiser, or graduation. Eleven Caledonia businesses are coming together on February 19 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Elsie’s Bar & Grill to host a one-stop shopping expo. Celebrations Expo is your opportunity to … [Read more...]