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In this episode I take a look at some news and sports from around the area. Then in my weekly Mower County Government segment I visit with Val Sheedy, Deputy Mower County Administrator and Angie Lipelt Environmental Services Supervisor to learn the importance of zoning in Mower County And then I’ll be visiting Austin's Director of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Jason Sehon. Now that school i...

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable, Executive Director of Discover Austin. Nancy’s special guest this week Steve Kime from the Shooting Star Trail. This year’s Shooting Star Trail Ride is coming up on June 14 and Steve has all the details for us. Then I visit with Meredith Maloney at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. This week we talk about the annual Friends of the Nature Center...

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. With June just around the corner Sweet Reads is stocked up with cards and gifts perfect for Father’s Day, Graduations, Weddings, and any other gift giving situation that might come your way. And we talk a bit about a writing project that you can get involved in leading up to the ArtWorks Festival. Then I visit the Austin Pub...

In this episode I recap some news and sports from this past week.  Then for my weekly Mower County Government segment I visit with Val Sheedy, Deputy Mower County Administrator and Sara Madison, County Recorder. We’ll be talking about the process of getting or renewing your passport. And later I’ll be visiting Austin's Director of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Jason Sehon. With Emerald Ash...

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable, Executive Director of Discover Austin. Nancy’s special guests  this week come to us from the Michael H. Seibel Family Visitation and Exchange Center. May is Supervisory and Visitation Awareness Month. We’ll talk with Amber Mattson, Family Support Services Coordinator at the Parenting Resource Center and Michelle Graff, Seibel Program Lead about...

 In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore as we talk with Thomas Rumreich about his book UNHOLY COMMUNION. We'll talk not only about the book but also how this story has now been made into a motion picture. Then I visit the Austin Public Library to talk about the wonderful programming coming up for you and your family this summer at the library. Coutney tells u...

In this episode I cover some news and sports for the week.  Then for my weekly Mower County Government segment I visit with Mike Keller; Mower County Assessor and Renee Thorpe; Lead Property Appraiser. We’ll be talking about Quintile Assessments. And then I am happy to welcome the City of Austin to the Monday episodes. This week I’ll be visiting with Steven Lang; Austin Public Works Director about...

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable, Executive Director of Discover Austin. Nancy’s special guest this week is Laura Helle. She’ll tell us all about 4th Avenue Fest coming up on June 4th. Then I visit with Director Luke Reese at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. This week we talk about the Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week and also other invasive pests that could be impacting our tr...

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. With Graduation Day just around the corner, Sweet Reads is stocked up with wonderful books and gift ideas that will be perfect for the graduate in your life. And I also learn about the next author visit. Thomas Rumreich will be at Sweet Reads today May 14th from 3:30 to 5:00 to talk about his book UNHOLY COMMUNION. Then I vi...

In this episode I recap some news and sports from the past week.  And then for my weekly Mower County Government segment I visit with Val Sheedy, Deputy County Administrator and Danielle Anderson, Mower County Feedlot Officer to learn about the important role our Feedlot Officer plays across the county. Finally some events for you on the Community Calendar.  By the way, if there is a group, organi...

 In this episode I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable, Executive Director of Discover Austin. Nancy’s special guests this week are Jason Sehon, Austin Parks, Recreation & Forestry Director and Mark Bliese of the Austin Enhancement Group. We talk about the Highwater Music and Movie Series coming to Bandshell Park. Then I visit with Director Luke Reese at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. This we...

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. With Mother’s Day just around the corner, Sweet Reads is stocked up with wonderful books and gift ideas that will be perfect for the Mother or Mother figure in your life. And I also learn about the next author visit. Thomas Rumreich will be at Sweet Reads on Wednesday May 14th from 3:30 to 5:00 to talk about his book UNHOLY...

In this episode I take a look at some news and sports from around the area. Then for my weekly Mower County Government segment I visit with Tracy Hauschildt, Supervisor for Mower County Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) and Felicia Learn, a Public Safety Telecommunicator. We talk about some of the things that you should know when calling either the emergency and non-emergency lines in Mower Cou...

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable, Executive Director of Discover Austin. Nancy’s special guest this week is Joan Hanson, Executive Director for the Mower County Senior Center. We'll discuss the upcoming 50th Anniversary celebration at the Mower County Senior Center. Then I visit with Director Luke Reese at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. This week we talk about some of th...

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. With Mother’s Day just around the corner, Sweet Reads is stocked up with wonderful books and gifts that will be perfect for the Mother or Mother figure in your life. Then I visit with Julie Clinefelter at the Austin Public Library. This week the computer upgrade is taking place at the library. And by the end of the week ever...

Time for a recap of the week in News and Sports. Then in the weekly Mower County Government segment I get the chance to talk with Mower County Deputy Administrator Matt Verdick and Mower County Operations Director Jerry Ernst. We’ll be talking about a study of the space needs in the facilities around the county and the long range management plan. I will wrap up this episode with some community eve...

 In this episode I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable, Executive Director of Discover Austin. Nancy’s special guest this week is Varinh Van Vugt from the Welcome Center. We’ll be getting all the information on the annual Taste of Nations celebration coming up on May 17th. Then I visit with Naturalist Intern Katherine Schramek at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. This week we talk about baby critter...

 In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo. This Saturday is Independent Book Sellers Day. Lisa will talk about some of the events and give-a-ways going on throughout the day. Then I visit with Julie Clinefelter at the Austin Public Library. We talk more about the computer upgrades that will be taking place at the library over the next few weeks and also about a very special event, the Austi...

In this episode I recap some news and sports from the past week.  And then in my weekly Mower County Government segment I get the chance to hear about Mower County’s HRA. I’ll be talking with Shannon Elkin, Executive Director of Mower County Housing and Redevelopment Authority and Taggert Medgaarden from the Austin HRA. I'll wrap up this episode with some community events that are taking plac...

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable, Executive Director of Discover Austin. There are a number of big events coming up in the near future, including a couple of big events at the Austin YMCA.. We’ll talk with Kelly Winkles, Austin YMCA Operations Director about them in just a few minutes. Then I visit with Luke Reese at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. This week we talk about a fi...

 In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. In the next couple of weeks there a number of very special events taking place at Sweet Reads and throughout Austin. We’ll let you know about these events so that you can get them on your calendar and hopefully attend. Then I visit with Julie Clinefelter at the Austin Public Library. We talk about a very special event comin...

In this episode I recap some news and sports from the past week and look forward to the new week.  Then  for my weekly Mower County Government segment I get the chance to visit with Tim Ruzek from the Mower Soil and Water Conservation District about a program that offers free well water testing for county residents. I'll wrap up this edition with some community events for you to check out. Th...

 In this episode I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable, Executive Director of Discover Austin. There are a number of big events coming up in the near future. We’ll talk about them in just a few minutes. Then I visit with Luke Reese at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. This week we talk about de-extinction. There has been a lot of news this week about the bringing back a species that are currently ex...

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo and her special guest Justin Miller. In the Sweet Collections area of Sweet Reads, Justin has on display just a small portion of his collection of vintage radios and televisions. This is a truly unique collection that you should make plans to check out. Then I visit with Julie Clinefelter at the Austin Public Library. We talk about a very special eve...

In this episode I take a look at some news and recap the week in sports. Then, in my weekly Mower County Government segment I get the chance to to learn about the Mower County Recycling Program. I’ll be visiting with Marcus Thompson, Mower County Recycling Officer. And to wrap things up I have a list of events coming up this week and in the near future. Thanks for choosing the Wright Hear, Right N...