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School district finances addressed

“Tonight’s discussion is intended to allow our board members to share where we are with our elementary facilities and our bond discussion.” Superintendent Eric Hudspith opened the July 6 work session by passing out several documents with recently updated information for board members to examine,...

Council invited to 'Explore Waseca'

The Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) discussed the “Explore Waseca” project at the regular city council meeting Wednesday, July 5. Tina Wilson, Economic Development Manager and HPC board member, along with high school teacher John Hanson asked for the city council members’ support in ...

Rylie Cromwell and Nova, a black lab.

4-H dog shows

Participants (canine and human) of the Waseca County 4-H Dog Project had a chance to show off their hard work this weekend at the fairgrounds in the categories of dog obedience, showmanship, rally, and agility. The project classes meet once a week for one to two hours beginning in April,...

NR city council receives updates

Among the business transacted at the June 26 New Richland City Council meeting was the approval of closing North Cedar between Third and Fourth Streets on July 22 from 5-10 p.m. Also approved was a single capital charge for a property at 219 2nd St. NW due to the property no longer functioning as...

Bruce Robeck, John Ogler, Deb Otto, Kay Gottschalk, and Gary Gottschalk posed for a picture outside the food shelf, during service hours Thursday.

Food shelf in high demand

As the summer continues, the need for food and other necessities has increased in Janesville. The Janesville Community Food Shelf (JCFS), located in the back of Trinity Lutheran Church, responds to food insecurity in the community by opening its doors to those in need. The U.S. Department of...

PICNICKING - From left, Lonny Zell, Brittany and Amy Arndt, Betty Zell, Darlene Halstead, Darla Zell, Audrey and Marlin Rudolph enjoy each others’ company during the annual Whispering Creek event.

Whispering Creek has picnic

About 150 guests joined the residents of Whispering Creek in Janesville for the senior care facility’s annual outdoor family picnic event from 11 to 1 on Sunday, July 9. Those attending were treated to typical fare which included hot dogs, hamburgers, baked beans and the like. Large outdoor...

Molly Johnson of New Richland and her brother Lowell, of Albert Lea, with the 1948 Plymouth they are in the process of refurbishing.

Classic car show

Top 25 in the Farm and City Day’s classic car show, in no particular order: Bob Neudecker; Dodge Royal Lancer 1955 Rich Granowski; 1964 Chevy Corvair Wayne Larson; 1969 Dodge Charger Rick and Kathy Ahrens; 1931 Ford Tudor Sedan Rick Kendall; 1950 Mercury Z dr Sedan Jim Heidemann; 1969...

COMMUNITY - A wide variety of events was featured during the July 4 Lakefest celebration at Clear Lake Park in Waseca.

Lakefest brings energy, fun

This year’s annual Lakefest brought family fun to Clear Lake Park in Waseca on the Fourth of July holiday. Tom Sexton, this year’s Lakefest Chair, volunteered for the position when it became clear that the event could not go on without new leadership; planning began in April. Lakefest, which is...

Eli Lutgens, Michael Roy, Deb Bently, Amelia Roessler

A year of stories

People and their stories. Every member of the Waseca County Pioneer staff finds his or her motivation in the people of the community, their passions, motivations, and projects. “Being a news writer pulled me out of my comfort zone,” comments writer Michael Roy. “It’s very demanding and it...

Growing together

It has been a long, quick year. That’s how I would describe our season at the Pioneer. Time went by in the blink of an eye, and the work, well that went even faster. Over that time the memories we’ve made–I’ve made–feel like a lifetime's worth. Well, actually many lives worth. It’s an honor...