Another Triton Wolf Ridge trip is in the books, and once again, all involved came home with countless memories and adventures. 
Temperatures were relatively warm (close to 20 degrees!) when 103 freshmen, senior leaders, staff and parents boarded the buses early in the morning on Jan. 15. As the weekend progressed, temperatures dropped, but spirits remained high.  

The Dodge Center Council was scheduled to meet earlier this week to discuss options after United Prairie Bank rejected the city’s offer to buy 12 vacant lots in the Greystone Subdivision for $5,000 each.

Some say things happen for a reason. Some say its karma.
For Holly Burow, her purchase of Rhodes Tax Service in West Concord is a result of “divine intervention at a meatball supper.” 
Burow purchased the business from Vicki Rhodes last fall and officially took over on Oct. 1. 

Dodge County commissioners have agreed to transfer a parcel of land owned by the county in Mantorville to the Rochester Habitat for Humanity for the newest habitat-built home in the county.
The land transfer was approved at last week’s County Board meeting.

 
Chilly, snowy days and the beautiful winter wonderland that surrounds us offer different ways to play and enjoy the out of doors. 
Pine Islanders will celebrate the season Saturday, Jan. 30 with a third annual “Winter Fest”. 
The festivities include luminary-lit ski and snowshoe trails, bonfires, ice skating, storytelling, a free family movie, a winter environmental class and a chili and soup feed! 

In an attempt to improve the housing situation in Dodge Center, the City Council approved the purchase of 12 vacant lots in the Greystone Subdivision from United Prairie Bank, an action recommended by the city’s Economic Development Authority.