On January 20, the Kingsland School Board held a regular meeting, with all board members in attendance (Natasha Howard, Maranda Emig, Kyle Rader, Jackie Horsman, Gwen Howard, Pamela Freet). Also in attendance were Superintendent Jim Hecimovich, Principal Scott Klavetter, Athletic Director Mark Fitzpatrick, and Business Manager Amber Herbrand. No members of the general public … [Read more...]
Spring Valley Economic Development Authority launches new website
The Spring Valley community has a new website to help promote life in Spring Valley and offer connections, tools, and resources for local businesses and organizations. The Spring Valley Economic Development Authority (EDA) announced the launch of its new EDA website, springvalleyeda.org, Monday, January 11, 2021. The new website offers a variety of tools and resources for both … [Read more...]
Kingsland addresses COVID challenges
Kingsland School Board held a “work session” on January 4. New board members Pamela Freet and Gwen Howard were sworn in. The meeting began with the board’s annual organizational meeting. Jackie Horsman will continue as board chair, Maranda Emig will be vice chair, Kyle Rader well serve as clerk, and Natasha Howard will be treasurer. The board also voted on a slate of … [Read more...]
Clement Snyder Jr.
Clement Snyder Jr. Clement H. Snyder Jr., 90, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at the Stewartville Care Center, in Stewartville, Minn. Funeral Mass for Clement will be held on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Chatfield, Minn. A Rosary will be held at 9 a.m. Public visitation will be from 9:30-11 a.m., with … [Read more...]
Irene Ferden
Irene Caroline Ferden, 97, a St. Charles native, died Sunday, January 3, 2021, at Spring Valley Care Center. Irene was born November 14, 1923, in St. Charles to Gilbert and Ida (Limberg) Ferden. She graduated from St. Charles High School in 1941. Following high school Irene moved to Milwaukee, Wis., to work in the war effort. In Milwaukee Irene worked for National Enameling … [Read more...]
Simon Swartzentruber
Simon Swartzentruber, age 20, of Spring Valley, Minn., died on Saturday, January 2, 2021. A funeral service will be held at Lime Springs Mennonite Church, Lime Springs, Iowa, on Saturday, January 9, 2021, at 10 a.m., with Pastor Gordon Holdeman officiating. Burial will be in Chester Hill Cemetery rural Chester, Iowa. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 8, from 4-7 … [Read more...]
Esther Jeanette Peacock
Esther Jeanette Peacock, 92, of Mabel, formerly of Spring Grove, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 28, 2020, at Mayo Health Systems in La Crosse. Esther was born on April 4, 1928, in Spring Grove, to Edwin and Minnie (Ellingson) Liudahl. She was raised in Spring Grove and graduated from Spring Grove High School. Esther married Gladen Vatland of Mabel on April 4, … [Read more...]
Donna May Gehrking
Donna May Gehrking, age 54, of Spring Valley, Minn., died in the comfort of her home on December 31, 2020, after a long battle with cancer. Donna was born and raised in Spring Valley, Minn., and moved to Rochester in 1987 where she started her 32-year career at St. Marys Hospital - Mayo Clinic as a pharmacy technician, she was proud to serve as treasurer for Sumner Township and … [Read more...]
Jeffry Freeman
Jeffry W. Feeman, age 65, of Spring Valley, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at his home in Spring Valley. Jeffry was born February 2, 1955, in Rochester to Warren and Eileen (Kirkland) Freeman. He attended and graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1973. Jeff worked as a cabinet maker throughout central Florida until retiring and returning to Spring Valley. He … [Read more...]
Myles “Bobby” Sorenson II
Myles L. “Bobby” Sorenson II, 64, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at the Spring Valley Care Center after a yearlong battle with cancer. Bobby was born on February 3, 1956, in Rochester, Minn., to Myles and Ruby (Strand) Sorenson. He was baptized and confirmed at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Spring Valley. He graduated from … [Read more...]