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The Hillsboro City Commission met in regular session Monday. Near the beginning of the meeting, the commission honored longtime Hillsboro public servant, Lorraine Tibert, following her recent passing. Commission President, Levi Reese, highlights her service to the city. Tibert was Hillsboro’s first female commissioner. In main discussion items, the commission continued conversation on updates to…
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The Galesburg Park Committee hosted their fourth annual Pork Butt Cook Off and Supper Saturday. Committee Spokesperson and Galesburg Mayor, Casey Eggermont, says it was their best one yet. Eggermont says this event is a huge help to keeping Galesburg on the map. For the first time, the winner of the main contest also won…
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The Buxton City Council met in regular session Wednesday. The council reviewed the scheduled demolition of the property at 307 Broadway. After a delay from the contractors, the former hardware store, currently owned by Dennis Riedhammer of Riedhammer Masonry, LLC, is set to be demolished the week of September 23rd. Riedhammer made another informal appeal…
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The first few weeks at Central Valley are off to a great start. Superintendent, Jeremy Brandt, gives R & J News an update. One area that has taken a step back though, is counseling. Brandt says they have a plan to work around the open position. During Wednesday’s meeting the board approved purchasing a new…
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The newest business in Traill County opened its doors on Saturday. Hatton Machine held its grand opening over the weekend in Hatton. Owner Joshua Holm explains the business and why they opened the shop. Holm says working with his family is the best part. You can find more information on Hatton Machine’s Facebook Page.
Hillsboro High School kicked off its Homecoming Week Tuesday afternoon with coronation. R&J’s James Maertens spoke with this year’s king and queen, twins Kasen and Kaylee Kittelson. Other members of the court included Aubrey Anderson, Sarah Luithle, Riley Richter, and Wyatt Johnson. Central Valley also crowned Tyson Sundby and Megan Ensign as their king and…
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Vendors from across the region filled Main Street in Hillsboro Thursday for the largest turnout in Between Two Cities Market history. Offerings ranged from lamb and salmon to potato dumplings and purple bell peppers. In addition to bringing farmers market enthusiasts together, it also served as an opportunity to promote local agriculture. The market partnered…
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The Hillsboro City Commission met in regular session Monday evening. After months of unsuccessful efforts to hire a replacement for former Public Works Superintendent, Jim Anderson, the commission settled on elevating current employees, Jay Alfson and Zach Anderson, to fill the duties. The arrangement carries a six month evaluation period with an $8 per hour…
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Between Two Cities Market, Hillsboro’s bimonthly farmers market, will look a little different on Thursday. The market is partnering with the Foundation for Agricultural and Rural Resources Management and Sustainability (FARRMS) to host a special event celebrating local agriculture. Market Co-Founder, Terra Provost, gives R & J news some of the event highlights. Provost also…
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Coming off a good round of preliminary budget discussions earlier this summer, the Central Valley School District has set themselves up with a cushion of nearly $17,000. Superintendent, Jeremy Brandt, says the district’s in a good spot financially. The surplus will certainly help in one area of deficit spending, the school’s food service costs. Brandt…
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