Category Archives: Community News
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
Van Essens Grow Lumber Company With Acquisition
Both Tinklenberg Lumber and Hardware and Country Lumber have enjoyed long histories in the Edgerton area. These two lumberyards have served the needs of the local communities for about 40 years. As of February 1, the owners of Tinklenberg Lumber
School News From Kingdom Kids 3s Class
Hello from the 3’s class at Kingdom Kids Preschool! We have had a busy January and it’s been SNOW much fun! We have been learning all about winter—from what kind of clothes we wear in winter, what our favorite outdoor
School News from Edgerton Public Grades K-2
First grade news First grade is preparing for the 100th Day of school, which will be here in early February. Writings from the first graders about what we’ve been told to do 100 times is on page 11. The 100th
School News from Southwest Minnesota Christian Grades K-2
Pictured: Kindergarten students throwing confetti. First grade news Welcome to 2022! With the beginning of a new year and season upon us the first graders have been busy settling into the routine again! We have also welcomed another student to
School News from Free Christian School Lower Room
A classroom always seems the busiest during the months of December and May. With program practice, preparations for Christmas, excitement for a break, and all the festivities that surround the holiday, December goes by in a blur. The students of
