At their regular meeting July 27, 2021, the Caledonia City council heard from Finance Officer Stephanie Mann that the city was doing “well for midway of the year.” She commented that “nothing jumps out,” several times as she presented the second quarter report. With the first half of property taxes and the first half of LGA totaling $528,000 coming in, the monthly balances … [Read more...]
Arlin Falck Foundation accepting grant applications
Notice is hereby given that the Arlin Falck Foundation will accept applications for grants for community development, community promotions, community education and similar matters. The grants shall be for the benefit of persons residing in Fillmore County and Houston County, Minn. and Allamakee County and Winneshiek County, Iowa Entities that have a 501 (c) 3 designation by … [Read more...]
Canton residents also voice frustration during town hall meeting addressing nuisance properties
The Canton City Council hosted a town hall meeting on Wednesday, July 14, to gather input from residents about the city’s nuisance ordinance and how the city has been dealing with those who are not in compliance with the ordinance. The town hall meeting began with a presentation by the city about nuisance ordinances. A public nuisance is defined as being a “condition which … [Read more...]
Rushford Village quickly takes care of business
At a very short July 20, City of Rushford Village Council meeting, Planning and Zoning Administrator Jon Pettit presented the four new planning and zoning permits for CRV. Jeremy and Nicole Williams will be replacing a fence, Moonyeen Holle will be building a new garage, Darrel and Ellen Highum will be building a new house, and David and Marnie Brown will be reroofing and … [Read more...]
Positive review of CRV 2020 audit
At the City of Rushford Village regular council meeting on July 6, 2021, auditor Bill Sherry presented a positive review of the 2020 audit. Sherry reported the accounting procedures of the city were good. The city had $964,000 at the end of the year with $723,000 of that invested in CDs. The city showed $1.1 million in debt with no new debts and regular standard payments being … [Read more...]
Kingsland extracurricular eligibility rules mulled
Kingsland School Board held their monthly “work session” on July 7. Members participating included Jackie Horsman, Kyle Rader, Natasha Howard, Maranda Emig, Pamela Freet, and Superintendent James Hecimovich. Business Manager Amber Herbrand participated via Zoom technology. Gwen Howard was absent. The meeting included first readings of the proposed new Student Handbook and … [Read more...]
Fountain approves hosting Relay for Life in 2022 and 2023
Council members present at the July 7, 2021, meeting of the Fountain City Council were Mayor Jim Schott, David Gudmundson, Terry Hanson, and Ron Reisner. Council member Colleen Foehrenbacher was absent. Mayor Schott called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Others in attendance included Mary Tjepkes, city clerk/treasurer; John Hanson, Public … [Read more...]
Houston County Commissioners start 2022 budget conversations
Commissioners Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Robert Burns, Teresa Walter, and Greg Myhre were present at the July 6, 2021, meeting of the Houston County Commission. Chairman Burns called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. The meeting adjourned at 10:50 a.m. Others in attendance inclued Allision Wagner, Board Clerk/EDA; Mary Betz, interim recorder; Donna Trehus, auditor/treasurer; … [Read more...]
Ostrander to upgrade playground
During the July 6 Ostrander City Council meeting, the board discussed the condition of the playground equipment in the city park. Council members present included Stephanie Start, Dan Hellerud, Vernon Thompson, and Mayor Pam Kunert, along with Jeremy Runkle and city clerk Wendy Brincks. DJ Start was absent. Regarding the playground equipment at the city park, Wendy Brincks … [Read more...]
Fillmore County moves forward with process to appoint county recorder
At the Fillmore County Board’s July 6 meeting, a letter from county recorder David Kiehne to the board of commissions was referenced, stating his intent to retire at the end of his current term, December 31, 2022. Kiehne suggested hiring a full- time person by the fall of 2021 to begin the process of training his replacement. He plans to include a new full-time lead account … [Read more...]