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Post 92 Firecracker Tournament set to begin Friday
(ABC 6 News) — One of the highlights of legion baseball in Southeast Minnesota is the Post 92 Firecracker Tournament, which returns on Friday. Five local teams will participate, including the Rochester A’s, Redhawks and Patriots, and the legion crews for Albert Lea, Lourdes and St. Charles. Teams...
Riverland names a pair of new hires
Riverland Community College has named Dr. Heather Conley Vice President of Academics and Innovation. Conley has most recently been working as an independent contractor and has previous academic work experience at Minnesota State College Southeast, Highlands College at Montana Technological University, Kirkwood Community College, Simpson College, Iowa State University and Montana State University Billings. Conley […] The post Riverland names a pair of new hires appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Anytime Fitness moving into former Sterling Pharmacy building
A well known building in Albert Lea that has sat empty for about six years is getting a major remodel in anticipation of new owners moving in this fall. Albert Lea’s Anytime Fitness, owned by Shawn and Bill Bromeland, is expected to open in November at the former Sterling Pharmacy building at 410 Bridge Ave. […] The post Anytime Fitness moving into former Sterling Pharmacy building appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Riverland input sessions part of a bigger process toward a strategic plan
On Monday and Tuesday of this week, Riverland Community College hosted three input sessions — one at each location — in order to gather ideas and feedback relating to the college’s role in the communities it serves. The sessions are seen as a crucial step in RCC’s year-long process of determining its strategic plan for […] The post Riverland input sessions part of a bigger process toward a strategic plan appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Theft by fraud and other reports
Police received a report of possible theft by fraud at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday of a home on the 1900 block of West Paradise Road. Snowblower stolen A snowblower was reported stolen at 8:09 p.m. Wednesday at 333 E. Third St. 1 arrested for domestic assault Police arrested Mue She, 39, for domestic assault at 10:16 […] The post Theft by fraud and other reports appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Bird Flu Now Found In 13 Sioux County Dairy Herds
(Sioux County) The bird flu outbreak in Iowa has led to 45 cases in poultry and 13 in dairy. Dairy exhibition cows in Iowa now must be tested for the flu before entering any shows. The Great Jones County Fair is preparing for the upcoming event, implementing testing and quarantine measures for dairy exhibitors. Despite the challenges, fair organizers are focused on creating a safe environment for all animals and participants. The new rules require additional preparation for 4H and FFA kids showing dairy cows, emphasizing the importance of finding state-accredited veterinarians.
Iowans close to the Nebraska border, take up pickleball with Smash Park's new location
Iowans on the southwestern border of the state may want to check out the new Smash Park in Omaha, Nebraska. The entertainment venue popular for its pickleball courts and combination of food and recreation announced the opening of its new location in the La Vista suburb of Omaha in a news release on Thursday.
Weekly Log: Volunteers Help Keep Radio Stations On Air During Flood
As floodwaters inundated much of northwestern Iowa, volunteers helped sandbag to keep floodwaters out of Saga’s Spencer Radio Group, which includes KICD/1240, KMRR/104.9, and KICD-FM/107.7. The radio stations have been providing continuing coverage of the flood emergency, including daily live updates from the mayor. Former WHO/1040 (Des Moines) morning...
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