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Homecoming, construction addressed

Homecoming was a central topic of discussion at the JWP School Board meeting Tuesday, October 17. Senior student council representative Zach Groh reported that homecoming went well. He gave a brief description of the events during Friday’s pep fest and spirit walk. “We did a spirit walk instead...

Police union contract signed

The Janesville City Council approved a collective bargaining agreement with the Janesville Police Department union Monday, October 24. Council member Melissa Kopachek was not present for this meeting. City Attorney Jason Moran presented the agreement to the council. “The union started out with...

Waseca’s mayor race 2022

The Pioneer mailed a questionnaire to all candidates for Waseca City Council and Mayor, to be published on a first come, first served basis. Gary Conrath and Matthew Petsinger are both candidates for mayor. Kevin Chindlund has withdrawn his name consideration and Randy Zimmerman did not return...

Candidates discuss future of Hartley

The fourth of five 2 p.m. “coffee break” debates took place at Waseca High School on Tuesday, October 18. This time, eight school board candidates shared their qualifications for taking one of four open spots on this year’s school board. The candidates are Alyssa Bowers, Scott Deml (incumbent),...

Present for the grand opening of Spire Credit Union Thursday, October 20, from left: Stephanie Johnson, Larry Johnson, Dr. Ed Frederick, Ann Fitch, CEO Dan Stoltz, Peggy Hildebrandt, Kevin Walters, and Maria Daley.

Spire Credit Union expanding

Spire Credit Union celebrated its grand opening Thursday, October 20 with a ribbon cutting at 5:15 p.m. The ribbon cutting featured many members from the Waseca Chamber of Commerce and representatives from Spire, including company CEO Dan Stoltz. “We wanted to come to Waseca because we saw a...

RECOGNIZED — The Minnesota Deputy Registrar Association honored Representative John Petersburg during their meeting as Legislator of the Year, Thursday, October 20. From left: Mike Hintz, Nick Heider, Jeff Orth, and John Petersburg.

Pioneer photo by Michael Roy

Registrars’ choice

During the Minnesota Deputy Registrar Association meeting in Waseca Thursday, October 20, state representative John Petersburg was awarded the Legislator of the Year Award, an honor earned by only one state legislator per year. Petersburg, running for election in newly drawn House Seat 19B, is...

The volleyball team was one of three JWP fall sports teams participating in the spirit walk Friday, October 14. Walking, from left, are Makae Erdman, Katie Olson, Victoria Blomstrom, Brielle Dessner and Aubrey Weedman.

Laughs shared and memories made

Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton’s 2022 homecoming week was a little different from those in the past. This year, the annual celebration of Bulldog pride occurred near the middle of October–later than the usual homecoming in September or very early October. Perhaps because this year’s fall sports was...

Pastor Jared Korb will preach at a service scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Sunday, October 30 at Trinity Lutheran Church of Wilton, south of Waseca.

Pastor Jared Korb to preach in home church

“Compared to Worland, Waseca is a metropolis,” observes Pastor Jared Korb, an ordained minister of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and 2004 graduate of Waseca High School. Since 2013, Korb has been serving at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Worland, Wyoming. He is looking forward to October 30...

Courthouse lighting project update

A representative of Lenz Lawn Care attended the regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners October 18 to discuss the progress of the lighting project which will add spotlights to accent various features of the courthouse. A discussion of costs arose which led to a revised bid and...

LOVE FOR MUSIC — Josh Sorenson decided to pursue music after his time in the U.S. Navy. He is pictured by an art mural near the choir room. Pioneer photo by Michael Roy

New choir director open to new ideas

New Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton (JWP) music teacher Joshua Sorenson followed a long path to get where he is now. Sorenson originally comes from the small town of Walker in the northern part of Minnesota. His first career was in the Navy as a jet engine operator. “I did my schooling in...