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13 persons file for county board spots |
There will be plenty of politicking on the local front this fall, as interest in county government is on the rise.
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New police officer is appointed |
Chad Heuser, of La Crescent, was appointed as Caledonia’s newest police officer. The city’s police committee, which included councilmembers Randi Vick and Gary Klug, made a recommendation to hire Heuser at the July 14 council meeting.
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 New Albin, Iowa held its annual New Albin Days this past weekend and those who gathered for the event found no shortage of fun. A variety of activities could be found on the main street in the little Iowa town. Grand marshal of the event were Walt and Phyliss Breeser. Walt is a long time barber in the town, who at 88, recently retired and closed his New Albin business. Many of his family and friends were in attendance as were several hundred other individuals. The parade on Sunday had 80 entrants and those who lined the streets were greeted with a nice day weahter wise. CW Von Arx and the Highway Three, pictured left, provided the soundtrack for the event on Friday night. Above, the dunk tank was a big hit. Photos by Daniel McGonigle and Kristi Rogich
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Solid waste disposal prices will remain the same for county in ‘09 |
Prices for everything keep going up, right? Solid Waste Officer Rick Frank brought some welcomed news to the Houston County Board July 15 when he reported rates La Crosse Solid Waste Department will be charging in 2009 will be the same as they were this year.
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City council approves increases in sewer and water base rates |
Sewer and water rates will be going up for the third time in the past two years. The Caledonia City County approved a combined increase of the water and sewer base rates of $1.50 per month, which would be an annual increase of $18 per customer. The action was taken during the July 14 council meeting.
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If you were wondering what that black smoke was billowing from just behind the AmericInn on Thursday night, it was a drill which offered training to several area fire departments and was located in Caledonia. Firefighters from Pine Island, Houston, Hokah, Caledonia and Spring Grove took part in the drill. The training was conducted by Minnesota Energy. It offered firefighters the chance to hone their skills in dealing with natural gas leaks. Simulated events were a natural gas leak on a car. During the burning of the car, firefighters had to attempt to reach the car and open a door to check to see if anyone was inside. The burning car drill simulated someone running over a gas main. Photos by Daniel McGonigle
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Family, faith, and ‘my little angel’ helped Harley Meiners overcome cancer’s odds |
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Harley Meiners with his grandchildren, Tate (left), Thane Harley (center), and Alyssa. Harley attributes a driving wish to see Alyssa born when he was recovering from surgery for cancer as a big reason for his success. He still calls her, “my little angel.” Photo by Tom Murphy
“The doctor told me to go home for two days and get my affairs in order and come back for surgery.”
That’s what Harley Meiners, of Caledonia, was told on July 6, 1998 at the Mayo Clinic. Four hours after his examination began for a constant, unexplained, unseen, and pervasive itching, he was told he had a tumor in his bile duct.
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New motor issue for fire truck settled by city council…sort of |
The issue of putting a new motor in the Caledonia Fire Department’s brush-fighting pick-up, and who would be paying for it was partially settled when the Caledonia City Council approved a motion to split the cost with the Rural Fire Association. The issue was discussed during the July 14 city council meeting.
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