Re-elected school board members Diane Wilder, Dustin Tollefsrud, and Traci McKenzie-Livingood recited the oath of office at the January 17 meeting of the Mabel-Canton School Board. The three members will each serve another four-year term. Chairperson Cristal Adkins led the board and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. The board approved the January 17 meeting agenda and the … [Read more...]
Winter carnival being held in Wykoff on Saturday, January 28 St. Johns Lutheran Church & School hosts annual carnival as part of National Lutheran Schools Week
St. Johns Lutheran Church and School invites the community to its annual Winter Carnival on Saturday, January 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Wykoff Commons in Wykoff. The youth-oriented event will offer fun, games and activities, featuring multiple inflatable bouncy units and a balloon artist. St. Johns is hosting this event as part of National Lutheran Schools Week (NLSW), … [Read more...]
Spring Grove School Board discusses water damage
By Ben Bisbach The Spring Grove School Board held its first meeting of the new year on Monday, January 9. The first item of business was the swearing in of new member Angie Solie in special session. Superintendent Rachel Udstuen administered the oath of office. Returning board member Aaron Solum opened up nominations for board chair and was promptly nominated for the position … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board chooses officers for the 2023 school year
At the January 11 Chatfield School Board meeting, board members Josh Thompson, Jill Harstad, David Sowinski, Mark Johnsrud, Katie Priebe and Tom Keefe were present, as well as Superintendent Ed Harris, Principals Shane McBroom and Eric Nelson, and Trista O’Connor, business manager. Community Education Director LuAnn Kleven and Lorri Lowery, administrative assistant were … [Read more...]
Kingsland School Board selects officers, delays choosing board chair
The Kingsland School Board’s work session on Wednesday, January 4 also served as the board’s organizational meeting. Three new board members were sworn into their offices: Steve Tammel, Carmen Anderson and Gary Broadwater. Board member Cindy Seabright administered the oath of office by saying, “as a board, we must be accountable to the community, we must assure a continues … [Read more...]
New Fountain council jumps right in
Fountain City Clerk Mary Tjepkes swore in three new council members at the January 4 meeting. Included were Mayor Tammy Danielson and Councilors Cory Sprattle and Jordan Kerns. Councilors continuing their terms are Dave Gudmundson and Colleen Foehrenbacher. After approving the monthly bills and financials, Public Works Director John Hanson requested the council approve the … [Read more...]
Kingsland School Board hears concerns over inflation, conflict of interest concerns with new board member
The Kingsland School Board heard concerns over inflation and state funding at it’s annual Truth in Taxation meeting on Monday, December 19, and legal concerns over a conflict of interest regarding incoming board member Steve Tammel’s leadership position with the Kingsland Athletic Booster Club. Truth in Taxation School Business Manager Julie Schrieber gave the presentation. … [Read more...]
Spring Grove School board member Jenny Stender thanked for her service
School board member Jenny Stender received a round of applause for her five years on the board, at the December 19 Spring Grove School Board meeting. Chairman Aaron Solum called the Truth in Taxation meeting to order at 7 p.m. and returned to the regular board meeting at 7:05 p.m. The board approved the 2023 Levy of $665,415, representing a 4.43% increase ($28,205). Board … [Read more...]
Changes are made to Fillmore Central’s SAC program
Fillmore Central Superintendent Heath Olstad updated the school board on the School Aged Care, or SAC program, at their December 20 meeting. He has been working with Principal Jim Peters and Community Ed Director Angi Kaase to tweak the SAC hours due to resignations and staffing shortages. The program will be closed on snow days, but will be open for normal hours on two-hour … [Read more...]
Caledonia School Board says goodbye and thank you to three board members
By Kaitlin Longhauser Caledonia School Board members met in Caledonia Elementary School’s music room #162 on Monday, December 19, from 6-8:04 p.m. Board members present included Matt Blocker, Erin Hammell, Leigh King, Melissa Marschall, Wendy Woyczik, Daniel Small, and Spencer Yohe. The board approved the consent agenda, minutes from the November 21 regular board meeting, … [Read more...]