In-person voting for this year’s presidential election began Friday, a milestone that kicked off a six-week sprint to ...

Tickets are now available for the 14th Annual Taste of Mower County, one of the most anticipated events in our community!

Last week, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced that Austin High School seniors Meicy Liu and Claudia ...

The United Way of Mower County has launched its 2024 annual fundraising  campaign, with a goal of $1,275,000. This year’s ...

Mower County Distinguished Citizens will honor individuals who live or work in Mower County for their commitment and ...

The Austin Police Department’s Daniel Osborne was promoted to sergeant Monday night during a City Council meeting. Osborne ...

By Emily Hovland AHS Student Council Advisor Next week is Homecoming and it’s a very exciting time at Austin Public Schools.

Going into November’s election, neither Kamala Harris nor Donald Trump has a decisive edge with the public on the economy, turning an issue that was once a clear strength for Trump into the equivalent ...

John David “JD” Souther, a prolific songwriter and musician who helped shape the country-rock sound that took root in Southern California in the 1970s with his collaborations with the Eagles and Linda ...

Lawmakers are scrambling to ensure that the U.S. Secret Service has enough money and resources to keep the nation’s presidential candidates safe amid repeated threats of violence. It’s unclear, though ...

Thursday’s ceremony marking the dedication of the mural “Bienvenidos a Mower” (Welcome to Mower) by Flor Soto was a powerful statement that we hope people will appreciate over the years to come. On ...

Mower SWCD, Parks & Rec team up at Todd, North Driesner parks Prairie plants should start popping next summer at Austin’s Todd Park and along Oakland Avenue East thanks to recent work by local parks ...