Jeanette R. Inglett, 94, formerly of rural Mabel, died Friday, August 28, 2020, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center. Jeanette was born July 15, 1926, in the Burr Oak, Iowa, area to Miles and Valeda (Murdock) Wilbur. She attended area country schools and graduated from the Canton High School in 1945. On February 21, 1948 she married Arden Inglett in Decorah, Iowa. They lived … [Read more...]
Robert G. “Bob” Coons
Robert G. “Bob” Coons, was born October 17, 1944, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to D. Austin and Mary (Munier) Coons. He passed into eternal life August 30, 2020, at Gunderson Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis., after a prolonged struggle with Lewy body dementia. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Bob attended … [Read more...]
Chosen Valley Mini Grant program
Root River State Bank and F & M Community Bank-Chatfield are excited to announce their continued sponsorship of the Chosen Valley Mini Grant initiative. Applications for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year will include funding of $5,000.00, bringing the grand total to $95,000.00 that has been allocated over the past 19 years to projects that would not otherwise be … [Read more...]
Mavis Jameson
Mavis Jameson, 85, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, passed away at home on August 28. Mavis was born August 21, 1935, in Rushford, Minn., to Kermit and Alma Anderson. She attended Rushford Schools, graduating with the Class of 1953. Mavis was married to Donald Jameson in September of 1953. She was always inquisitive about family and friends and loved to talk about all the details. She was … [Read more...]
Lloyd Alvin Krahn
Lloyd Alvin Krahn, 91, of Spring Valley, Minn., was born on November 21, 1928. So God made a farmer, and on the 29th day of August 2020, he went to heaven to farm the Golden Fields. Lloyd was born to Frank and Mollie (Kraling) Krahn. He was the second youngest of 10 kids. In his younger days, Lloyd was involved in the rodeo. In 1948 he met Livona Johnson at the rodeo and on … [Read more...]
Carolyn Jane Mundfrom Olsen
Carolyn Jane Mundfrom Olsen passed through the gates of heaven on August, 25, 2020. Carolyn was home surrounded by her family and friends when her earthly journey ended. Her journey began on April 8, 1951. She grew up on a farm in rural southern Minnesota, with two younger brothers, Edward G. Mundfrom and Joseph P. Mundfrom. In 1971 she married Richard A. Olsen, for almost … [Read more...]
Final touches for the Houston Schools’ back to school plan
By Wanda Hanson With just a few weeks remaining before the September 8 start of the 2020-2021 school year, the Houston School Board met August 20, 2020, with a focus on a smooth start to the year. Superintendent Krin Abraham shared updates on the COVID-19 detail: for teachers who request to work from home, the board is “to the extent possible” make accommodations. SPED … [Read more...]
SMIF seeks input on broadband accessibility
OWATONNA, MN, August 17, 2020 — Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) is seeking input from community members in southern Minnesota to help define where broadband service is available and what speeds people are receiving. SMIF is partnering with the Minnesota Rural Broadband Coalition, among other partners, on this Minnesota Speed Test Initiative by asking people in … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central Schools – mini grant program
A “mini grant” program has been continued for the 22nd straight year by F & M Community Bank in Preston, First State Bank of Fountain and First Southeast Bank in Harmony for the Fillmore Central School District. Grants of up to $500 each have been made available to classroom teachers for the 2020/2021 school year so they can implement a variety of innovative ideas and … [Read more...]
