The Spring Valley City Council held a regular council meeting on September 10. Members present included Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Jessy Betts, and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. Mike Hadland was absent. Aaron Kolling addressed the council, saying, “So we’re basically looking for some more land. We’re in the preliminary stage of looking at expanding our … [Read more...]
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Wykoff First Responders in stable condition
The Wykoff Ambulance service was decommissioned over 10 years ago, due to funding constraints. Since then, the First Responders crew has worked to fill that void, but times have been tough, both from a financial perspective, and from a personnel standpoint. Director Teresa Swenson explained that although the service was previously in a very precarious position, things have … [Read more...]
Ostrander water and well issues
On September 4, prior to the regular Ostrander City Council meeting, a public information meeting was held to inform the public about Phase two of the city’s infrastructure project. Bryan Holtz of Bolton & Menk covered the project timelines, funding and scope. Members in attendance were Vernon Thompson, Pam Kunert, Mayor Pat Nesler, City Clerk Wendy Brincks, and DJ … [Read more...]
Spring Valley pool repair discussed
The Spring Valley City Council held a regular council meeting on August 27. All members were present (Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Jessy Betts, Mike Hadland and city administrator Deb Zimmer). John Fenske, Parks director, spoke to the council about the leak in the swimming pool. He said the general location of the leak has been detected, and it’s on the … [Read more...]
Little Huskers invade Willow Park
As part of the annual Ag Days in Spring Valley, the Little Huskers 1K Run has attracted throngs of young athletes from the local area and beyond, and that was certainly the case again on August 8. This year marked the sixth annual Little Huskers event, and the weather was ideal. The kids’ run is held in Willow Park, following the conclusion of the 6K run. The 1K is for … [Read more...]
Kingsland sets operating levy
The Kingsland School Board worked on deciding upon a new Operating Levy amount during their regular board meeting on August 20. All board members were present (Doug Plaehn, Ann Oeltjen, Heather Betts, Leah Stier, Jackie Horsman, Tiffany Mundfrom, and Superintendent James Hecimovich. The board discussed possibly sending a two-question referendum to voters, with the first … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton volunteers really clean up
The Mabel-Canton School Board held a regular meeting on August 21. Members present were Mark Weidemann, Jason Marquardt, Chris Miller, Chris Loppnow, Diane Wilder and Liz Hershberger; Board Chair Cristal Adkins, Principal Michelle Weidemann, Superintendent Gary Kuphal, and high school secretary, Lynette Donald. Business Manager Aimee Lake was absent. No student board … [Read more...]
Wykoff holds hearing on parking
A crowd filled the council meeting room during the Wykoff City Council meeting on August 13. A public hearing was held regarding the city’s plans to restrict parking on “green spaces.” All council members were in attendance: Rocky Vreeman, Mary Tjepkes, Mayor Al Williams, City Clerk Becky Schmidt, Mary Sackett and Richard Gleason. During the public hearing, several … [Read more...]
Spring Valley fence concerns aired
The Spring Valley City Council held a regular council meeting on August 13. Members present were Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Jessy Betts, and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. Mike Hadland was absent. The council heard from a citizen, Risa, who described her frustration with a home near hers that uses “snow fence” to help control leaves. She suggested the city … [Read more...]
Ostrander discusses conflict of interest
A potential conflict of interest was the main topic during the Ostrander City Council meeting on August 7. All members of the council were in attendance (Vernon Thompson, Pam Kunert, Mayor Pat Nesler, City Clerk Wendy Brincks, Heidi Jones and DJ Start), as was City Attorney Jennifer Gumbel. Besides department heads, approximately 15 citizens were in the audience during the … [Read more...]