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Looking Back: 1963 - Ground broken for Edgerton school

A weekly look back at regional history

By Jane Turpin Moore , April 24, 2013

Column: Empty at first, Worthington became town of trees

WORTHINGTON — In the beginning there were no trees. Not many, anyway. A few burr oaks along some of the lakes. Plum trees along river banks. Again and again the explorers, the pioneers, described southwest Minnesota and northwest Iowa as a treeless prairie.

By Ray Crippen , April 20, 2013

Class of 2013: Caleb Dirksen hopes to see his name in lights someday

WORTHINGTON — Caleb Dirksen has distinguished himself in a lot of areas during his high school career, but despite his many accomplishments, he is resigned to being known as “the guy who wore the dress” in the Worthington High School musical.

April 20, 2013

Out & About: April 19-May 4

Friday, April 19 Book sale, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nobles County Library, 407 12th St., Worthington. 26th annual Children’s Fair, featuring parent information, booths, hands-on activities for children 10 and younger, games and door prizes, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Worthington High School gymnasium, Worthington. K-9 Fundraiser Pork Chop Supper, for the Worthington and Nobles County K-9 units, hosted by Elks Lodge 2287 and VFW & Auxiliary Post 3958, serving pork chop, baked potato, corn, applesauce and dinner roll, 5 to 8 p.m., Elks Lodge, 1105 Second Ave., Worthington.

April 19, 2013

Taking a bite of the Big Apple: Journey to NYC is trip-of-a-lifetime for WHS singers

WORTHINGTON — New York City was the destination, with musical and educational expansion as the goal, when 107 Worthington High School (WHS) choral students, led by WHS choir director Kerry Johnson, headed to the Big Apple in late March. With nine official chaperones and 15 additional “tour tag-alongs,” the 132-member Worthington group boarded three Readings Bus Lines coaches on the afternoon of March 25 — and arrived at their hotel in New Jersey roughly 24 hours later.

By Jane Turpin Moore , April 18, 2013

Looking Back: 1988 - Changes planned for Worthington's city parks

A weekly look back at regional history

By Jane Turpin Moore , April 17, 2013

Chamber mixer rescheduled

WORTHINGTON — The Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce Membership Mixer scheduled for tonight has been postponed until April 29.

April 15, 2013

Mixology: Combine two mixes into one sweet treat

There are bakers out there who turn up their noses at using packaged mixes and insist on making everything from scratch. I am not one of them.

By Beth Rickers , April 15, 2013

Column: When Wright went wrong, a memorable whipping

WORTHINGTON — There was a bowling alley in Worthington in 1907. I can’t tell where it was located — 10th Street, or Second Avenue — but then as now bowling was a popular pastime.

By Ray Crippen , April 13, 2013

Looking Back; Winter returned 10 years ago, too

A weekly look back at regional history

By Jane Turpin Moore , April 10, 2013

Column: A celebrity visit and considerable controversy

WORTHINGTON — I wish the film “Lincoln” had been made when I was in high school. It would have been precious to have this image of Abraham Lincoln through all the passing years.

By Ray Crippen , April 06, 2013

Sam's story: Rock Rapids boy featured in autism documentary

ROCK RAPIDS, Iowa — At age 11, Sam Wessels has already hobnobbed with a lot of important political figures — all the presidential candidates in the last two elections — but he’s quick to quash any speculation about a future in politics. “I don’t think I’m going to be a politician when I grow up,” he offered without even being asked the question. “I’m into politics, but it’s too tough for me.” Sam’s campaign trail stumping has all been on behalf of people with autism — people like himself. His message will reach a broader audience with the release of a documentary, “The United States of Autism,” next week. Sam and his parents are one of 20 families featured in the film.

By Beth Rickers , April 06, 2013

Looking Back: 1963 - Excavation for new YMCA pool begins

A weekly look back at regional history

By Jane Turpin Moore , April 03, 2013

Column: Wary of snakes, gators and crocs? You're not alone

WORTHINGTON — It seems to me there are too many crocodiles and alligators and snakes on television and in the newspapers and magazines.

By Ray Crippen , March 30, 2013

Class of 2013: Brandi Williams looks toward career in physical therapy

WORTHINGTON — Brandi Williams is a relative newcomer to the halls of Worthington High School and its Class of 2013. Growing up in rural Brewster, Brandi — the oldest of Ken and Marcy Williams’ three daughters — first attended the Brewster school system before she made the choice to pursue an alternative method of schooling.

By Beth Rickers , March 30, 2013