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June 19th, 2013

Development activities called 'robust' in Glencoe

Submitted by editor on Wed, 06/19/2013 - 8:05am
By
Rich Glennie

Before it went into closed session Monday night to discuss a purchase agreement for the former Mark’s Economart property, Glencoe City Council heard from David Nelson, the new president of the Glencoe Area Chamber of Commerce.
Nelson, who contracts time with the city for its economic development matters, gave his first quarterly report on his efforts.
Hired April 1, Nelson said he also acts as the facilitator for the chamber’s Economic Development Committee (EDC).


Council on offensive over assessments

Submitted by editor on Wed, 06/19/2013 - 8:02am
By
Rich Glennie

In the process of authorizing preparation of plans and specifications for the 2013 street improvement project, Glencoe City Council also went on the offensive against critics Monday night — including former council member Gary Ballard, who wrote a recent letter to the editor that drew the ire of city officials.
Ballard also raised questions at the June 3 public hearing about the $2.3 million project, and he questioned why the city is suddenly assessing a portion of the work to property owners rather than paying 100 percent of it.


Klabunde on CSS dean’s list

Submitted by editor on Wed, 06/19/2013 - 7:54am

Ellen Klabunde of Brownton was named to the spring semester dean’s list at the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Klabunde was a junior this past year and is majoring in occupational therapy.


Area students on Winona State University dean's list

Submitted by editor on Wed, 06/19/2013 - 7:52am

Several area students were named to the spring semester dean’s list at Winona State University. They include Alyssa Beneke, Ryan Bergseng and Abby Ruschmeyer, all of Glencoe, and Hayley Konen of Silver Lake.


Jahnke earns nursing degree

Submitted by editor on Wed, 06/19/2013 - 7:51am

Kelly Jahnke of Brownton was among the spring graduates of North Dakota State University at Fargo. Jahnke earned her bachelor of science degree in nursing.


Cooley among ISU graduates

Submitted by editor on Wed, 06/19/2013 - 7:50am

Crystal Marie Cooley of Glencoe was among the 2013 spring graduates at Iowa State University. Cooley earned a doctorate in veterinary medicine.


Cornell on president’s list

Submitted by editor on Wed, 06/19/2013 - 7:49am

Kathleen Cornell of Glencoe was named to the 2013 spring semester president’s list at Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical in Winona.


Thell on Luther dean’s list

Submitted by editor on Wed, 06/19/2013 - 7:48am

Sarah Thell of Glencoe, a senior at Luther College, Decorah, Iowa, was named to the spring semester dean’s list.


Carlson on Moorhead list

Submitted by editor on Wed, 06/19/2013 - 7:47am

Benjamin Carlson of Glencoe, a graduate of Hutchinson High School, was named to the spring semester dean’s list at Minnesota State University-Moorhead. Carlson is majoring in operations management.


Daughter joins Lueck family

Submitted by editor on Wed, 06/19/2013 - 7:46am

Andy and Leah Lueck of Stewart announce the birth of their daughter, Courtney Kay, on June 3, 2013, at Glencoe Regional Health Services. Courtney weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 19-1/2 inches long. Her older brother is Connor. Grandparents are Ron and Vickie Lueck of Dassel, Joanne Schellenberg and Jody Burmeister of Stewart and Mike and Gina Schellenberg of Hector. Great-grandparents are Chuck and Sandy Julian of Hutchinson, and great-great-grandparents are Wayne and Diane Schellenberg of Hector.