Spring Valley Area Foundation and the Spring Valley Economic Development Authority announce Child Care Micro-Grant for in-home providers. Spring Valley area child care providers now have a new resource to help them grow! The Spring Valley Economic Development Authority (EDA), with support from the Spring Valley Area Foundation (SVAF), and the Southern Minnesota Initiative … [Read more...]
Irvin G. Asp
Irvin G. Asp, 83, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away peacefully on Monday, June 8, 2020, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minn. He was one of 11 children born to Elmer Paul Asp and Mary Allie (Kately) Asp on May 13, 1937, near Springbrook, Wis. He grew up in the Hayward, Wis., area and attended Smith Lake and Munger country schools. He then attended Hayward Public … [Read more...]
Donald H. King
Donald H. King of Chatfield, Minn., formerly of Rochester, Minn., died Sunday, June 14, 2020, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn., following an almost three-year battle with brain cancer. Donald, “Donnie,” was born on March 16, 1945, to Herbert and Agnes (Twedt) King in rural Racine, Minn. He attended school in Hamilton, Racine and Stewartville. In 1962, he … [Read more...]
David R. Theiss
David R. Theiss passed away peacefully, at home with family surrounding him on Sunday, June 14, 2020. David Roy Theiss was born to Roy and Helen (Winters) Theiss on November 7, 1946, in Spring Valley. Dave graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1964. He married the love of his life, Mary Danielson, on December 9, 1972, at St. Ignatius Church in Spring Valley. He retired … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement: Hope Kathryn Vreeman
Hope Kathryn Vreeman was born April 28, 2020, to Derreck and Stephanie Vreeman of Spring Valley. At birth she weighed 6 lb. 6 oz. and measured 18.5 inches. She is welcomed home by older sister Haley. Grandparents are Bryan and Kathy O’Connell and Jerry and Judy Vreeman, all of Spring Valley. … [Read more...]
Spring Valley approves TIF housing plan
The Spring Valley City Council held several types of meetings on June 8. First, beginning at 5:35 p.m., the council held a work session regarding the city’s capital planning. The work session was immediately followed by a public hearing about the proposed Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) District No. 1-16. Then, starting at 6:20 p.m., the council held a regular council meeting. … [Read more...]
Gordon Wayne Eddy
Gordon Wayne Eddy, age 76, of Cresco, Iowa, passed away on Friday May 29, 2020, at Regional Health Services of Howard County. Gordon was born March 20, 1944, in Spring Grove, Minn., to parents Bernard (Bud) and Irene (Staven) Eddy. He was raised by his stepfather Gilman Treangen and mother on farms in the Black Hammer, Mabel, and Highland areas. He was baptized and confirmed … [Read more...]
City of Spring Valley Public Hearing on the Wastewater Treatment Facility Plan
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY PLAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 22nd day of June 2020 at 6:00 p.m., the City of Spring Valley will conduct a public hearing on the Wastewater Treatment Facility Plan and Adjoining Systems. The hearing will be held in the Spring Valley City Hall located at 201 South Broadway Avenue, Spring Valley, … [Read more...]
Ivan TerMatt
Ivan G. TerMaat, 85, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away at his home on Tuesday evening, June 2, 2020, following a recent cancer diagnosis. Ivan was born to Ira and Maggie (Vrieze) TerMaat on February 7, 1935, in Preston, Minn. In his early years, he lived on a farm in Carimona township. His family later moved to their Etna farm between Spring Valley and Cherry Grove. He … [Read more...]
Spring Valley Summer Rec canceled
The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session on May 27. Due to social distancing guidelines, the meeting was held at the community center, with all attendees seated with at least six feet of space. Members present included Mayor Tony Archer, Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, John Dols, Mike Hadland and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. Park & Rec Director John … [Read more...]