The Mabel-Canton School Board held a regular meeting on October 16. Present were Mark Weidemann, Jason Marquardt, Chris Miller, Business Manager Aimee Lake, Principal Michelle Weidemann, Board Chair Cristal Adkins, high school secretary Lynette Donald, Chris Loppnow, Diane Wilder and Liz Hershberger. Superintendent Gary Kuphal was absent due to a family commitment. No … [Read more...]
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Betts to leave Kingsland Board
Kingsland School Board member Heather Betts announced she will be leaving the board in the near future. Her announcement came following a closed meeting on classified negotiations strategies. Board members expressed sorrow for her departure, but appreciation for her service. Jackie Horsman said, “I’m very thankful for your time on the board, and all your contributions.” … [Read more...]
Spring Valley Council declines housing grant
At the regular meeting of the Spring Valley City Council on October 8, the council chose not to support a grant submission for a Workforce Housing Development Program, as previously outlined by developer Jeff Allman. All council members were present (Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Jessy Betts, Mike Hadland and City Administrator Deb Zimmer). Resolution 2018-29 … [Read more...]
Mabel sets utility late fee
On October 10, the Mabel City Council held three very brief public hearings immediately prior to the regular city council meeting. Members in attendance included Gary Morken, Mayor James Westby, City Clerk Karen Larson, Terry Torkelson and Kirsten Wyffels. Liz Folstad was absent. The first public hearing was regarding the city considering implementing late fees for utility … [Read more...]
Kingsland to Inform Public on Levy Issues
A monthly “work session” meeting of the Kingsland School Board was held on October 1, with all members present (Doug Plaehn, Ann Oeltjen, Leah Stier, Jackie Horsman, Tiffany Mundfrom, Heather Betts, and Superintendent James Hecimovich). Business Manager Amber Herbrand gave a budgetary summary, stating, “I have the new budget model,… so we’ll be able to project out with … [Read more...]
Ostrander streets near completion
fOn October 2, the Ostrander City Council held a regular meeting. All members were in attendance (Vernon Thompson, Pam Kunert, Mayor Pat Nesler, City Clerk Wendy Brincks, Heidi Jones and DJ Start). Regarding the street and infrastructure project, Brincks stated, “We do have the final walk-through for construction October 31. It will be the complete overall checklist at 10 … [Read more...]
New apartments coming to Spring Valley?
The Spring Valley City Council held a regular council meeting on September 24. All members were present (Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Jessy Betts, Mike Hadland and City Administrator Deb Zimmer). Jeff Allman addressed the council, informing them of his plans to build apartments. He handed out information that outlines the basics of “The Commercial House … [Read more...]
Kingsland sets levy PR Plan
The Kingsland School Board agreed upon an Operating Levy PR Plan during their regular board meeting on September 17. Board members present included Doug Plaehn, Ann Oeltjen, Heather Betts, Leah Stier, Tiffany Mundfrom, and Superintendent James Hecimovich. Jackie Horsman was absent. Superintendent Hecimovich summarized that as part of the PR plan, Kingsland will share … [Read more...]
Grocery to open in Mabel?
During the Mabel City Council meeting on September 12, City Clerk Karen Larson said, “The EDA is actively working with someone to open a grocery store… I’m excited.” She went on to say that details are not yet finalized, but it looks very promising. Kirsten Wyffels shared her suggestion that if local citizens like the idea of having a grocery store in town, they should do … [Read more...]
Wykoff considers campground
The Wykoff City Council met in regular session on September 10, with all council members in attendance (Rocky Vreeman, Mary Tjepkes, Mayor Al Williams, City Clerk Becky Schmidt, Mary Sackett and Richard Gleason). Becky Schmidt asked the council to consider the possibility of creating a small campground within the city, as a way to increase tourism. She said the approximate … [Read more...]