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CRC awards $12K in scholarships to local graduates
A pair of Austin High School graduates were among those to receive money from the Cooperative Response Center, Inc. (CRC) 2024 scholarship program. Ava Denzer and Avery Wempner, along with other recipients from across the country were each awarded $1,500 for their post-secondary education costs. Denzer plans on attending the University of Northern Iowa in […] The post CRC awards $12K in scholarships to local graduates appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
In Your Community: Duplicate Bridge
Duplicate Bridge is played twice weekly in Austin at the Mower County Senior Center on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. both days. All bridge players are welcomed to come join. It’s just $2 to play on Tuesday and $3 to play on Wednesday. Nine teams played on Tuesday, winners were • First place, Paul […] The post In Your Community: Duplicate Bridge appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Lab-grown meat isn’t on store shelves yet, but some states have already banned it
Lab-grown meat is not currently available in any U.S. grocery stores or restaurants. If some lawmakers have their way, it never will be. Earlier this month, both Florida and Alabama banned the sale of cultivated meat and seafood, which is grown from animal cells. In Iowa, the governor signed a bill prohibiting schools from buying […] The post Lab-grown meat isn’t on store shelves yet, but some states have already banned it appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Convictions: May 20-27
— Nyadoar Peter Chuony, 31, Austin was sentenced to two years supervised probation for felony second degree assault with a dangerous weapon, felony terroristic threats-reckless disregard and three gross misdemeanors for domestic assault. He must follow several conditions. — Maria Ann Sanchez, 31, Austin, was sentenced to one year supervised probation and fined $300 for […] The post Convictions: May 20-27 appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Doncic’s 36 points spur Mavericks to NBA Finals with 124-103 toppling of Timberwolves in Game 5
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Luka Doncic was in his element, hitting shots from everywhere on the court, hushing the crowd and flashing those sly smiles as the Dallas Mavericks delivered a knockout performance. Now one of the global sport’s young superstars gets his first trip to the NBA Finals. Doncic had a 20-point first quarter on […] The post Doncic’s 36 points spur Mavericks to NBA Finals with 124-103 toppling of Timberwolves in Game 5 appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Major archaeological survey is underway in Mower County
The Mower County Historical Society (MCHS) is partnering with Hamline University in St. Paul for a year of archaeological research in Mower County. The project, supported by Legacy grant funding, was announced Thursday during an MCHS Lunchbox History event. Two teams from the Hamline University Center for Anthropological Services (HUCAS) are working closely with staff […] The post Major archaeological survey is underway in Mower County appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Farmers must kill 4.2 million chickens after bird flu hits Iowa egg farm
DES MOINES — More than 4 million chickens in Iowa will have to be killed after a case of the highly pathogenic bird flu was detected at a large egg farm, the state announced Tuesday. Crews are in the process of killing 4.2 million chickens after the disease was found at a farm in Sioux […] The post Farmers must kill 4.2 million chickens after bird flu hits Iowa egg farm appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
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