Editor

JC Wheeler Library Board cites director’s 10th anniversary

The JC Wheeler Library Board in Martin Tuesday night had a little surprise party for Director Alisha Kershaw (third from right), recognizing her 10th year in her position. Library Board…

Editor August 22, 2017

Editorial

McLean’s departure leaves me unpleasant questions

The sudden and unexpected (at least to me) resignation of Wayland City Manager Tim McLean Monday night has left me with some unpleasant questions about the nature of public service…

Editor August 22, 2017

Columns

Ranger Rick: I don’t think Charlottesville was spontaneous

Now that we've seen and heard the hysteria and outrage of the what happened at Charlottesvile, Va., and the aftermath of comments both in print and mass media, let…

Editor August 22, 2017

Features

‘Simply Celia’s’ succeeds Vibrant Grains downtown eatery

The former Vibrant Grains Restaurant at 142 S. Main St. in downtown Wayland has undergone some changes. Owner Celia Gleason closed the popular eatery earlier this year, but actually she…

Editor August 21, 2017

Articles

Two Wayland police officers recognized for recent efforts

Two Wayland City police officers are being lauded for excellent work in law enforcement recently. Police Chief Steve Harper told the City Council Monday night that officers Mark Riemersma and…

Editor August 21, 2017

Articles

New Lumberyard event center must solve parking issues

The Wayland City Council will insist that the former Smith Lumber & Coal business take care of a parking problem near the corner of West Maple and Railroad streets before…

Editor August 21, 2017

Articles

City finally agrees to $20,000 land purchase terms

The Wayland City Council Monday night finalized the purchase agreement with developers Josh Otto of Dorr and Keith Nickels of New York for a parcel at 1121 133rd Ave. on…

Editor August 21, 2017

Obituaries

Funeral Wednesday for Corey Yaeger, 45 of Moline

Corey L. Yaeger, age 45, of Moline, died Saturday, Aug. 19. Corey is survived by his children and granddaughter, Alexa Yaeger and Jonathan Lizardo (Daniella Lizardo), Corey Yaeger Jr.; his mother,…

Editor August 21, 2017

Community Notices

Wayland City Manager Tim McLean’s last day is Friday

Wayland City Manager Tim McLean is leaving his post at the end of this week and he's getting married Sept. 8. The two events are connected. McLean, who has served…

Editor August 21, 2017

Features

Local libraries are hosts for solar eclipse viewing parties

by Austin Marsman The historic solar eclipse Monday afternoon had millions of people looking to the sky, including many area residents. JC Wheeler Library in Martin was host to more…

Editor August 21, 2017