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BREAKING NEWS: Byron woman crowned as Princess Kay

Amy Kyllo, of Byron was crowned moments ago as the 2019 Princess Kay.
Kyllo is the daughter of Paul and Susan Kyllo.
The DCI will have more coverage from the ceremony in next week’s issue of the DCI. 
 

K-M makes commitment to excellence through new hire

The Kasson-Mantorville School District prides itself on being an innovative educational institution andstrives to be Minnesota’s premier school district.This summer K-M took another significant step toward reaching those lofty goals and achieving itsvision.At its July 15 meeting, the Kasson-Mantorville School Board approved the hiring of Bethany vonSteinbergs as the district’s Director of Employee Engagement and Strengths-based Culture.K-M is

Allan Joseph Hames, 85, of Kasson

Allan Joseph Hames, 85, of Kasson, passed away at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield surrounded by his family on Saturday Aug. 10, 2019.  Allan was born on Sept. 16, 1933 to Joseph and Dora (Sueverkruepp) Hames in Altamont, SD.  

Harrison “Jim” Freeman, 82 Leesburg, Fla.

Harrison L. “Jim” Freeman passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 11, 2019, in Leesburg, FL following a brief illness.

When papers close, cost of government goes up

It’s with great sadness that I noticed yet another Minnesota newspaper has ceased publication within the past couple weeks. This is at least the second newspaper in the state to shut down this year. 

Alex Nuehring named new DCI Sports Editor

The DCI has a new Sport Editor as Alex Neuhring began in his new role on Monday.
Nuehring is replacing Chris Schad, who left the paper at the end of the spring sports season.
Although this will be his first time working for the DCI full-time the Rochester native has knowledge after interning in the summer of 2017.

Jennifer Galloway joins KMtelecom team

KMTelecom has a new  Business Solutions Representative, as Jennifer Golloway recently joined the team. 
Galloway came to Kasson via Texas, after her husband accepted a job in Rochester.
“I moved to Kasson in December 2018 from Wichita Falls Texas as my husband was offered a position as the Digital Managing Editor in Rochester for Townsquare Media starting Jan.1,” she said. 

Kasson council recognizes top readers

Kasson City Council members recognized the top readers in the library’s summer reading program at last week’s council meeting.
Andrew Holz was the summer’s top reader among all those 11 and under with 182 hours. Arabella Egelston was second with 149 hours and Audra Lohrback was close behind with 141 hours.

Southeast Minnesota Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority Exec wins award

Buffy Beranek, Executive Director, Southeast Minnesota Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority received the 2019 Outstanding Advocacy Award from the Minnesota Housing Partnership. Beranek was recognized for her efforts on the Affordable Housing Trust Fund in Goodhue County and advocating for Local Housing Trust Funds throughout the state of Minnesota. During the 2019 session and beyond, Buffy ardently supported MHP’s agenda.

DCW withdraws application for transmission line

The schedule for approval of Dodge County Wind LLC’s applications to build a wind farm and transmission line in Steele, Dodge and Olmsted counties is now more uncertain as the company asked the PUC for permission to withdraw its application for the route permit.

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