Kiel Koehler, a teacher for 28 years at Houston, teachers’ union president and rights advocate appeared before the Houston School Board on May 1 to present a level 3 grievance. Koehler stated that the ...

Today’s graduates are part of Generation Z, or Gen Z (for short). In 2025, there will be 84 more high school graduates compared to 2024, a 20.6% increase over the previous year in our coverage area.

The Chatfield City Council sped through a very short agenda at their May 5 meeting.

In 1996 an Iowan wrote a book entitled “One Thousand Acres.” Peanuts to some of today’s farms. Throughout my life I have seen farmers compete for the biggest tractor or combine or most acres. I think ...

In the 1930s, Hokah businesses built a log cabin near Pilger’s Spring, which fed into Lake Como. The roomy cabin featured a fireplace and pine floor. It was an exceptional site for picnics and camping ...

Garage sale stuff or treasures in heaven? There’s quite a distinction! The question is, what treasures are we running after? Whatever they are, or whatever it is, reveals what’s in our heart. A little ...

Get ready to explore the scenic beauty and small-town charm of Historic Bluff Country with the release of the 2025-26 Visit Bluff Country magazine. Whether you’re planning a quick day trip, an ...

You can make good decisions without learning from your poor decisions. Beware of those who constantly tell you how smart they are. If they were that smart, they wouldn’t need to tell you.

At the May 7 meeting, the Fountain Council welcomed Kent Skaar, Natural Resources Program Consultant, and Louise Thompson, from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), State Parks and Trails ...

At the May 6 county board meeting, Sheriff John DeGeorge received approval to house inmates temporarily in Winona County, when necessary to keep the jail project on track.

The highlight is the beginning of the construction of the Preston Depot Museum and Riverfront Center which began on April 1, 2025. After the demolition of the interior, reconstruction has begun. The ...

Two representatives from Bollig Engineering-Paul Dhoore and Kris Ambuehl presented to the council five options to choose from when it comes to the city’s wastewater treatment plan. The five options ...