Arbor Day was on Friday, April 29, 2022, and the City of Preston and students from Fillmore Central Elementary celebrated with a tree planting in Preston. Pictured above, left to right, are Brandt Miller – 6th grade, Rick Grooters – Preston Tree Board member, Jax Heibel – 6th grade, Jim Bakken – Preston Public Works director and city tree inspector, Dean Schumacher – Preston … [Read more...]
Preston seats two new council members
The Preston City Council now has five members seated. Two new members were appointed at the May 3 meeting. Three residents had offered their services through letters of interest. Flossie Schultz and Steve Hall were appointed to fill the seats, until the end of 2022. The seats were left vacant by the passing of David Collett and the resignation of Robert Maust. Jon Ebner had … [Read more...]
Administrative changes continuing at Kingsland
The Kingsland School Board met on May 9 for their monthly “work session.” One of the main topics was the status of administrative changes that resulted from the resignation of Superintendent Jim Hecimovich. Principal Scott Klavetter has been named to take over as superintendent when Hecimovich’s tenure at Kingsland ends at the end of June. Due to Hecimovich’s current leave … [Read more...]
Fountain zoning projects top council meeting
At the May 4 city meeting, the Fountain Council approved just one agenda item, but all three items of discussion were zoning-related. First up, Jason and Mary Schwarz, owners of JMS Agronomics, discussed plans for a new building on their commercial land just east of Highway 52. The couple purchased the property in the fall of 2018, occupying what was formerly Herman’s … [Read more...]
Sheriff John DeGeorge seeking re-election
John DeGeorge will be seeking a second term as Fillmore County Sheriff in this year’s election. DeGeorge is a 25year veteran of the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office, serving as a deputy sheriff, undercover narcotics investigator, patrol sergeant, and captain before being elected sheriff in 2018. “We took office four years ago with a clear vision and a great team. We … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central parents address peanut allergy concerns
Fillmore Central parents Aaron and Emily Scheevel addressed the school board at the April 26 meeting to discuss concerns regarding their daughter’s peanut and tree nut allergy, especially as she transitions to the high school next year. “Everyone has been super supportive in the school and in the community,” Emily said, adding that she’s thankful that her daughter’s classmates … [Read more...]
Fillmore County to search for Social Services manager
At the April 26 meeting of the Fillmore County Board, commissioners accepted the resignation of Social Services Manager Kevin Olson with thanks for his service, effective July 21, after four years of service. Approval was given to advertise for his replacement. County Attorney Brett Corson asked the board to consider a request to retire from Debbie Jeffers, paralegal, … [Read more...]
Poll pads or paper?
The Houston County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, April 26, from 9-10:43 a.m. at the historic county courthouse in downtown Caledonia. Commissioners in attendance included Chairman Greg Myhre, Teresa Walter, Robert (Bob) Burns, Eric Johnson, and Dewey Severson. Chairman Myhre called the meeting to order and led the commissioners and the public in the … [Read more...]
Appeal and Equalization meeting held in Caledonia
The Caledonia City Council met in regular session Monday, April 25, from 6-7:36 p.m. at city hall. Mayor DeWayne “Tank” Schroeder led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members in attendance included Robert “Bob” Klug, Amanda Ninneman, Mayor Schroeder, David Fitzpatrick, and Brad Rykhus. Others in attendance included Houston County Commissioner … [Read more...]
Big step for Rushford airport hangar
When one of the two Rushford Municipal Airport hangar buildings was destroyed by fire in October 2019, the question for the city wasn’t whether or not to replace it, but how. The six-unit hangar was half the airport’s hangar capacity and not only drew revenue for the airport, but kept the airport at a Federal Aviation Administration NPIAS (National Plan of Integrated Airport … [Read more...]