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Fillmore Central wrapping up school year

May 29, 2023 by Hannah Wingert Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Fillmore Central Schools

By Hannah Wingert At the May 23 Fillmore Central School Board meeting, Superintendent Heath Olstad reported that $60,000 in local scholarships had been awarded to seniors this year. He lauded the support that was shown to the graduating class during the recent senior awards ceremony. “The family support, community support, business support, right down the line is … [Read more...]

Chatfield starts bonding process for 2023 Street Project

May 29, 2023 by Karen Reisner Leave a Comment

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By Karen Reisner Mike Bubany, David Drown Associates, Inc., addressed the city council at their May 22 meeting concerning a competitive sale of bonds to finance the 2023 Street Improvement Project. City Engineer Craig Britton explained four bids had been submitted for the reconstruction of portions of Grand St. SE, Hawley St. SE, and Prospect St. SE, plus the … [Read more...]

Houston School to hold building referendum August 8

May 29, 2023 by Wanda Hanson Leave a Comment

In a special board meeting, May 18, the Houston School Board passed a resolution calling for a special election on August 8 regarding the proposed building project for the school. The roll call vote ended 5-2 with board members Marissa Bailey, Mark Swenson, Richard Erdmann, Mimi Carlson, and Niccki Johnson voting in favor and Arlin Peterson and Josh Norlien opposed. Before … [Read more...]

Caledonia High School wrestling team addresses school board about coop agreement

May 22, 2023 by Kaitlin Longhauser Leave a Comment

Concerned parent, Joe Allen addressed the school board with concerns over the current cooperative agreement with Houston High School. Allen proposed to dissolve the cooperative agreement with Houston High School due to the slight increase in enrollment pushing the Caledonia/Houston wrestling team from class A into class AA. Allen wants the wrestling team to remain in class … [Read more...]

Krin Abraham hosts Caledonia Area Public School District’s Strategic Plan meeting

May 22, 2023 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Twenty-five Caledonia community members attended Caledonia Area Public School’s stakeholders’ meeting hosted by Krin Abraham, school superintendent. The meeting was held Wednesday, May 17, from 6-9:32 p.m. at Caledonia Middle/High School. Abraham warmly welcomed all who attended and discussed the purpose of the evening’s meeting. Abraham stated, “The goal for tonight is to … [Read more...]

Kingsland School Board approves track replacement bid

May 22, 2023 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

By Andrew Darling The Kingsland School Board met in regular session on the evening of May 15. In attendance were board members Kyle Radar, Gary Broadwater, Carmen Anderson, Cindy Seabright, Steve Tammel, Pam Freet and Superintendent Scott Klavetter. After roll call was completed, Kyle Radar led the room in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.  The meeting’s agenda was … [Read more...]

Kingsland School Board approves track replacement bid

May 22, 2023 by Andrew Darling Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Kingsland Knights - Spring Valley

By Andrew Darling The Kingsland School Board met in regular session on the evening of May 15. In attendance were board members Kyle Radar, Gary Broadwater, Carmen Anderson, Cindy Seabright, Steve Tammel, Pam Freet and Superintendent Scott Klavetter. After roll call was completed, Kyle Radar led the room in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.  The meeting’s agenda was … [Read more...]

Mabel-Canton School Board wraps up 2022-2023 academic year

May 22, 2023 by Ben Bisbach Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal- Mabel-Canton reviews distance learning

By Ben Bisbach The Mabel-Canton School Board held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 16.  Present were Superintendent Gary Kuphal, District Secretary Heather Kleiboer, Principal Michelle Weidemann, board members Traci Livingood, Jason Marquardt, Chris Miller, Cristal Adkins, Diane Wilder, Dustin Tollefsrud, and Mark Weidemann, and Student Representative Matt McClimon. … [Read more...]

Houston School referendum resolution reviewed

May 15, 2023 by Wanda Hanson Leave a Comment

The Houston School Board took a close look at the proposed building referendum at their May 4 meeting. Andy Fields of SiteLogiQ summarized the two questions that are being planned for the referendum. Question one will ask residents to vote yes or no on a $17.9 million project. Included in this would be safe and secure building access at both the elementary and high school. The … [Read more...]

Chatfield board hears from the newly formed Chatfield Education Foundation

May 15, 2023 by Mary Allen Leave a Comment

At the May 10, 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, Eric Nelson, Community Education Director, LuAnn Kleven, and Lorri Lowery, administrative assistant were present. Representatives of the Chatfield … [Read more...]

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