The Austin Daily Herald - Sat Nov 21

Ellis Middle School science teacher Tom Fritz was chosen recently as the school's Teacher of the Year.

The Austin Daily Herald - Sat Nov 21

The Salvation Army officially kicked off their red kettle drive for the 2009 holiday season Friday, as the first $4,000 earned in the drive was posted on a board along Main Street outside the Mower County Government Center.

The Austin Daily Herald - Sat Nov 21

A Lyle man charged with animal cruelty for letting two digs die of starvation, dehydration and over-exposure to the cold was found guilty Friday.