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In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting Nancy Schnable and some special guests about The Story Show, which is coming up on January 10th at Riverland Community College’s Frank W. Bridges Theater.

Then I’ll visit with Luke Reese at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. With the recent snow, a lot of people are asking about cross country skiing at the Nature Center. We’ll talk about the trail conditions and also talk about Merry...

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. With the gift giving season upon us, Sweet Reads is the place to go for the book lover in your life and to find unique artisan gifts.

I also talk with Julie Clinefelter at the Austin Public Library. There's an upgrade to the SELCO app and we talk about how much more user friendly it is for users of the library system.

And I get a chance to talk with Phil Burkhar...

Coming up, after some news, I sit down with Mower County Property Tax Administrator Laurie Clendenning and Mower County Assessor Michael Harvey. We talk about how the yearly tax on properties is determined and also explain the Truth in Taxation meeting, which is coming up soon

Then in the City of Austin Segment I talk with Luke Reese, Director of the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. We talk about the role that the City of Austin plays i...

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Matchbox Children’s Theatre. Becca Couch and Renae Clark about their latest production; Christmas in the Land of OZ.

Then I’ll visit with Meredith Meloney at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. This week we continue our talk about raptors, both at the Nature Center and around the area.

And I will also visit with Steve Barrett at the Austin Area Foundation. We’ll talk with Randy Fo...

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore and her Special Guest James Troe, the author of Crushed; a murder mystery that takes place in and around Albert Lea.

Then I talk with Julie Clinefelter at the Austin Public Library. There’s a lot going on at the library and a lot to be thankful for. We’ll talk about it in just a little bit.

I would like to take a quick moment to thank you for being a large part of the...

In this episode I start out with some news from this past week.

Then I sit down with Mower County Health and Human Services Child Protection Social Workers Whitney Wilson and Nina Blazevic. We’ll talk about a program that goes above and beyond to make sure that every child can have a special holiday gift this holiday season.

And I also sit down with the Austin Culture and Arts Commission to learn about a plan to use area artists to h...

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable. Her special guest this week is Melissa Block, Community Connections Specialist at the Cedars of Austin. We’ll tell you all about the Tour of Trees that will take place at the Cedars in early December. 

Then I’ll visit with Meredith Meloney at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. This week we talk about the process of training and conditioning Cedar, the Nature Cent...

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore and her special guest Wayne Goodnature. Many people remember Wayne as the Mower County Sheriff. He has just released his first book, a memoir. We’ll talk about the book and tell you about a special meet and greet event taking place this weekend.

Then I talk with Julie Clinefelter at the Austin Public Library. There’s a lot going on at the library, we’ll fill you in o...

In this episode I recap some news from the past week

Then I sit down with Deputy Mower County Administrator Val Sheedy, City of Austin Planning and Zoning Administrator Holly Wallace, And Impact Austin Director of Community Engagement and Enhancement Nick Novotny to talk about Comp Plan 2045. There will be an open house later this week for you to get a first hand look at the plan and to provide input. We’ll tell you all about it in ...

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable. We fill you in on Merry Tuba Christmas and some of the other special events coming up the holiday season.

Then I’ll visit with Luke Reese at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. This week we talk about the amazing display of Northern Lights that took place this past week and what causes them to appear.

And I will also visit with Steve Barrett at the Austin Area Foun...

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore and her Special Guest Katie Stromlund, who will fill us in on all the details around the next Downtown Art Wander.

Then I talk with Julie Clinefelter at the Austin Public Library. There’s a lot going on at the library, we’ll fill you in on some special presentations including the next Austin Page Turners event.

And I’ll be at Austin Utilities to talk with Melissa Swen...

In this episode I'll take a look at some news items from the past week.

Then in the Mower County Government segment I’ll be talking with Derr Ehmke, Public Health Nurse with Mower County Health and Human Services. We talk about drinking water and the importance of maintaining your well and water testing.

And in the weekly City of Austin segment I’ll be talking with City of Austin Fire Department Engineer Ian Caruso. As we rapidl...

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable and her special guest, Randy Forster from the Mower County Historical Society. The window to pre-order items from the Christmas in the County Bake Sale is now open. We’ll let you know how to order and more about this year’s Christmas in the County.

Then I’ll visit with Luke Reease at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. This week we talk about the practice of “fores...

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore about the latest collection in the display cases in the back of the store. DedaRay Graber will talk about how she started collecting Peanuts characters, specifically Snoopy.

Then I talk with Julie Clinefelter at the Austin Public Library. We talk about the winners of the staff pumpkin decorating contest, some special events, and the library schedule over the Veteran’...

In this episode I'll take a look at a couple of news items for the week.

Then in the Mower County Government segment I’ll be talking with Kris Kohn, Mower County Human Resources Director, about the County’s Health Program that is beneficial to employees and saves county taxpayers money at the same time.

And then in the weekly City of Austin segment I’ll be talking with City of Austin Engineer Steven Lang. Early next year a point...

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable and her special guest, Nathan Annis from the Mower County Curling Club. This Sunday, November 2nd, is a free learn to curl event. We’ll tell you more about this event and how you can get involved in just a few moments.

Then I’ll visit with Luke Reese at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. Hundreds of years ago there were some very different creatures that roamed th...

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore and her special guest author Loretta Ellsworth   We’ll We’ll talk about a number of her books including a new project set to be released early next year.

Then I talk with Julie Clinefelter at the Austin Public Library. We talk about a number of things including a storyteller who was set to appear at the library this weekend. Unfortunately, after we recorded our conve...

In this episode I'll take a look at some news items from the past week.

And in the Mower County Government segment I’ll be talking with Crystal Peterson and Jennie Crews from Mower County Health and Human Services about the impacts that will be soon felt by participants in the SNAP program in Mower County if the Federal Government shutdown continues much longer.

And then in the weekly City of Austin segment I’ll be talking with ...

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Stacy Sizemore, Office Manager and Case Worker at the Austin Salvation Army. As we get deeper into the fall season, the Salvation Army becomes a very busy place. It’s time to sign-up for the Thanksgiving Supplemental Food Bag, Christmas Meal, and Angel Tree for those in need of assistance this holiday season. Then there is also a need for bell ringers to go to registertoring....