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Susan Bliss of Waterville has turned her yard into a Certified Wildlife Habitat. The garden, which provides food, water, cover, and living space for area wildlife, received the prestigious designation from the National Wildlife Federation last summer. (Lisa Ingebrand photo)
She’s happy in her garden.
On summer nights, there’s no place Susan Bliss of Waterville would rather be than sitting in her 25’ x 50’ garden, visiting with family members or friends, and watching critters scurry, flutter, and hop around her blooming plants.
“It’s rewarding to see more and more bees...
National Night Out (Night to Unite) will be held Tuesday, August 3.
The 17th annual Elysian National Night Out will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Lake Francis City Park.
There will be a free meal consisting of hot dogs, chips, and a drink, door prizes, bounce house, face painting, and a...
But will be required to wear them on the bus
Recommendations and requirements will be two words school districts will be looking very closely at before the start of the 2021-22 school year.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, they are recommending indoor mask-wearing for...
Jazmin Simon, center, of Coborn’s Marketplace in New Prague serves up a meal during the grocery store’s Drive-thru Guest Appreciation Dinner on Wednesday, July 28. Held from 4-6 p.m. Coborn’s hit 300 meals served at the 45 minute mark of the event. The meal included BBQ pork sandwiches with sides...
Officer Bryan Tupy, who began with the Montgomery Police Department in October 2019, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021.
Officer Tupy began his law enforcement career as a part-time officer for the City of Le Center in 2015. Officer Tupy generally worked the afternoon or night...
Officer Bryan Tupy, who began with the Montgomery Police Department in October 2019, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021.
Officer Tupy began his law enforcement career as a part-time officer for the City of Le Center in 2015. Officer Tupy generally worked the afternoon or night...
A city work crew briefly blocked off a section of Waterville's Main Street after large branches downed power lines, Wednesday morning, July 28.
Rain and high winds blasted through the area Wednesday morning, July 28, causing damage. Tree damage in various areas has been reported. A city work crew briefly blocked off a section of Waterville's Main Street after large branches downed power lines. The forecast for the day calls for more storms...
Hy-Vee in New Prague had a ribbon cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 27, attended by representatives of Hy-Vee, its employees, City of New Prague officials, area dignitaries and special guests during its grand opening. The new grocery store had mascots from the Minnesota Timberwolves and...
Four people lost their lives in a two-vehicle accident in Le Sueur County’s Sharon Township, Sunday night, July 25.
According to a press release issued by the Le Sueur County Sheriff’s Office on Monday, the crash occurred at approximately 11:30 p.m. at the intersection of Le Sueur County Road 15...
Grace Barnett, daughter of Kevin and Keri Barnett, and Abby and Chris Degrood, was crowned the 2021 Kolacky Queen on Friday. Joining her are First Princess Ellaina Novak, daughter of Gary and Tami Novak. Second Princess went to Ronni Smith, daughter of Clint and Jill Smith. The candidates chose...
