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LEARNING TOGETHER: A group of Can Do Canines participants at Waseca's Federal Correctional Institution just prior to the dogs' graduation.

Service dogs in training at FCI

What’s one way to begin a service dog’s training? Send it to prison. Can Do Canines, the largest provider of assistance dogs in Minnesota, has partnered with the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Waseca since 2011 to provide the first phase of training for twelve of its dogs at a time....

VOLUNTEERS — Among the many volunteers at the St. Ann Fall Festival this past weekend were, from left, Mary Wickenhauser, and Ben, Tim, and Kristi Burns.

A lively time

It was a beautiful weekend for St. Ann Catholic Church in Janesville to hold its annual St. Ann Fall Festival. Although it was a little chilly and wet for the golf tournament at Prairie Ridge Golf Course on Friday, September 9, Mother Nature provided great weather for the rest of the festival....

Commissioners discuss ditches, bridges

A laundry list of regular items was approved during the first meeting of the Waseca County Board of Commissioners Tuesday morning, September 6. County board minutes for five meetings from May 17, 2022 through June 21, 2022 were approved. Petitioners Jones, Haugh and Smith Inc, received...

CONSTITUTION WEEK — Representing the Daughters of the American Revolution at the September 6 Waseca City Council meeting were, from left, Angie Sipe, Susan Jirele, and Marilyn Wilkus. Pictured with them is Mayor Roy Srp.

Light agenda, light hearts

A genuinely light-hearted regular city council meeting occurred in Waseca Tuesday evening. The gathering included a proclamation from Mayor Srp, in addition to his announcement of his “long goodbye” as he is not seeking reelection. Also mentioned in the meeting were a birth announcement, a...

Clemons appointed to fill seat

John Clemons was unanimously approved to fill the open Ward 1 seat during a special meeting of the Waseca City Council Wednesday, September 7. Clemons will hold the position until after the November election, at which time he will yield it to the winner, who will finish out the two-year vacancy...

Grand Marshals Dunn and Bohm

“This was a complete surprise to me. I got that letter in the mail, and I thought it was for a meeting or something. I was never expecting this,” says Gary Bohm. He and Dave Dunn will be riding in the Grand Marshal seat of honor for this year’s 35th Waseca Marching Classic parade, set to begin at...

GRATITUDE GALORE — Dan Cahill, center, with mother Barb to his right, received his payment-free Ford Escape during Veterans Appreciation Day Tuesday, August 30 at the Minnesota State Fair. It was all made possible by the Military Warriors Support Foundation, which collaborated with Wells Fargo and Apple Autos of Apple Valley to get Cahill the vehicle.

Thanking him for his service

One military veteran’s life changed for the better during Veterans Appreciation Day Tuesday, August 30 at the Minnesota State Fair. Daniel Cahill, a Janesville native, received a brand-new Ford Escape from the Military Warriors Support Foundation in collaboration with Wells Fargo and Apple...

BANNER DAY - Matt Petsinger presents Mary Williams, one of the Marching Classic’s planners, with a custom banner promoting the event.

Marching Classic set for September 17, 2022

“It has become a true community event over the years.” Waseca Marching Board’s Deputy Treasurer Mary Williams is excited to announce the 35th Annual Waseca Marching Classic happening Saturday, September 17. Sixteen bands from around the state will be performing during the Classic, with eight...

Arlen Tirevold will be receiving recognition for his years of service to the Waseca community during this year’s Waseca Marching Classic. Kathy, his wife, is a Waseca native.

Tirevold named friend of Classic

Lifelong Iowan and retired fireworks pyrotechnician Arlen Tirevold has been named as this year’s Friend of the Classic. He will be recognized for his years of service to the Waseca community through an appearance in the Waseca Marching Classic parade on September 17. Tirevold lives in Gruven,...

Advice for helping at-risk youth

Surveys and research among school-age students show that between 35 and 40 percent of them talk about and consider suicide. “I know that seems high,” says licensed therapist Samantha Boyer, who regularly works with school-aged students. “But it’s what’s been reported.” In addition, rates of...