Category Archives: Community News
Spronks Chosen As MN Pork Family Of The Year
The Minnesota Pork Board recognized the Spronk family of Edgerton, as this year’s Family of the Year award recipient. Pictured are (l to r) Taylor and Seth Spronk, Randy and Beth Spronk, Dr. Gordon Spronk, and Courtney and Tyler Schelhaas.
SCHOOL NEWS from EPS Grades 3-5
Third grade news Mr. Buckridge was a guest reader in Mrs. DeJong’s third grade. Third graders have been studying black history and enjoyed learning about Mary Walker, who learned to read at age 116! Fifth grade news Although we celebrated
30-year Bus Driving Veteran
By Jill Fennema – Ruth Fennema has been driving school bus for 30 years, but only 12 of those years were local. Ruth and her husband, Terry, moved here in 2010 from the Chicago area, which is where she learned
Lolkus Moves Gun Shop To Chandler
By Jill Fennema – Did you know that US Army field artillery soldiers were referred to as “redlegs” during the Civil War? That’s because they were distinguished by scarlet stripes down the legs of their uniform pants. Brandon Lolkus is the owner
SCHOOL NEWS from SWC Grades 3-5
This week’s School News comes from SWC Grades 3 through 5! 5th grade news Spirit Week/I Love to Read month Last week was homecoming week at the high school campus! The grade school wanted to join in celebrating with a
Cadets Hold Pinewood Derby
The Edgerton Cadets held their annual Pinewood Derby at the SWC elementary campus last week Wednesday. The event was well attended and the students had fast and beautiful cars. This year, the event was broadcast on KD Radio for those
County Approves Tiling Two Gravel Roads
Pictured: The stretch of gravel from State Highway 75 east to Newalta Dairy gets a lot of truck traffic. It has soft spots and washboards. The county hopes to remedy this problem by having the road tiled to help with
More Rate Increases Expected In The Future
By Jill Fennema – The Edgerton City Council met for their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 9. In the course of the meeting, City Clerk Joel Farrington told the council that on January 26, he, Jeff Snyder, and Doug
From a Fulda Farm To Writing For “Friends”
By Mike Drooger – Author’s note—Gay Lynn, Lindsey, and I were at Alyson’s in October admiring Mykah, the first Drooger family grandchild. Lindsey and Alyson were watching “Friends” on a TV station from who knows where. Seems every time my
School News From Little Dutchmen Preschool
School News February 9, 2022 3’s Preschool 3’s preschool has been busy learning all about shapes since they’ve been back from break. The kids also really enjoy yoga, puzzles and building their names. 4’s Preschool Mrs. Reker has started
