The Harmony City Council met for their regular meeting on October 12. Three council members were absent so there was no quorum, however Domingo Kingsley agreed to attend when he returned from an ambulance call later that evening. Mark Goldberg from David Drown Associate gave a presentation to discuss the company’s wage and comp study while the council waited for Kingsley to … [Read more...]
Local bankers react to proposed IRS tax law change
Have you ever withdrawn $600 or more from your bank account to make a purchase? Or maybe you received gifts of cash for a wedding, birthday, graduation, or funeral that you deposited into your bank account that exceeded $600? Right now, banks are required to submit currency transaction reports to the Internal Revenue Service if someone deposits or withdraws more than $10,000 … [Read more...]
Blood drive in Harmony collects 46 units
The blood drive held in Harmony on September 28, 2021, succeeded in collecting 46 units of blood. There were 47 donors that presented. Congratulations to these six donors who reached the following milestones: Don Brink – 10 gallons; KatieAnn Hershberger – 2 gallons; Philip Hoiness – 5 gallons; Domingo Kingsley – 1 gallon; Jerry Shuck – 6 gallons; Mary Specht – 4 gallons. The … [Read more...]
Fight the flu with vaccination
Getting an annual flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community from the flu. Fillmore County Public Health is offering influenza vaccination clinic opportunities on the following dates: • Wednesday, October 13 from 3-7 p.m. • Thursday, October 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Friday, October 15 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. All clinics will be … [Read more...]
Caledonia Warriors welcomes new teachers
Welcome to the new teachers at Caledonia Public Schools: Alex Lange, Stephanie Fingerson, Megan Sager, and Mitchell Bechtel. Alex Lange, 9th grade civics and 11th grade geography Alex Lange is the new 9th grade civics and 11th grade geography teacher at Caledonia Public Schools. This is Lange’s first year teaching. He was a substitute teacher at many schools in the … [Read more...]
Houston County to interview for Environmental Services Director position
Commissioners Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Teresa Walter, and Greg Myhre attended the October 5, meeting of the Houston County Commission. Chairman Burns was absent. Vice-Chair Greg Myhre called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. and led commission members and attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioners approved the October 5, meeting agenda and the September 28 board … [Read more...]
Emergency blood shortage: Red Cross supplies drop to lowest post-summer levels since 2015 Donor turnout sharply declines while patient needs remain high
MINNEAPOLIS, September 27, 2021 – The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage and must collect 10,000 additional blood products each week over the next month for the blood supply to recover and meet hospital and patient needs. Donors of all blood types – especially type O – are urged to make an appointment to give now and in the weeks ahead to overcome … [Read more...]
Kingsland welcomes new staff
Two new teachers have joined the staff at Kingsland School this year — Cierra Ulwelling, the new 3-4 & 4-5 preschool teacher and Ariana Caddell, the new fourth grade teacher. Cierra Ulwelling It was natural for Cierra Ulwelling to become a preschool teacher; she had worked in child care ever since she turned 16. She loves working with preschoolers and enjoys … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton Schools welcomes new teachers
The Mabel-Canton School welcomes new teachers Stacey Wilson, Nicky Eiken, and Stephanie Morken to the Cougar family. Stacey Wilson Special education Stacey Wilson is the new special education teacher for grades K-4 at Mabel-Canton School. Wilson grew up in Galena, Ill., and now lives in Mabel with her husband Cory and their two children, 9-year-old Jaydon and … [Read more...]
Preston discusses city hall upgrades and maintenance
At the October 4 meeting of the Preston City Council, City Administrator Joe Hoffman listed a variety of repairs and/or upgrades that are needed at city hall. The building is 106 years old. A professional will need to look at the exterior of the building to give an estimate for tuckpointing the exterior brick. Some bricks are falling out. Door locks are 25 years old and don’t … [Read more...]