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Allis calls it quits

Wells City Administrator Ronda Allis, at her desk above, submitted her resignation to the city council last week.
May 5, 2008

Saying it was not the pressure or the displeasure of residents toward the city’s top administrative officials, the Wells city administrator resigned at Monday night’s council meeting.

Ronda Allis, who has been at the helm since January 2003, submitted a letter of resignation effective May 15.

“It’s been a great opportunity to serve and the city has accomplished some great things,” says Allis. “They have a great staff that will continue to do great things.

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A year later, J-M building still empty

May 5, 2008

More than a year after closing its doors the J-M Manufacturing plant in Winnebago still remains empty.

And, it isn’t because some local residents haven’t shown an interest in re-opening the facility.

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Smiles in full bloom

May 5, 2008

Nothing can match the bright and cheerful smile often illuminating the face of 98-year-old Clarence Smith, but the window sill of his room at Winnebago’s Parker Oaks Retirement Community comes very close.

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Keeping Faribault County residents fit for 20 years

May 5, 2008

Twenty years ago a group of Blue Earth citizens dedicated a lot of time and effort to getting a new building constructed that would house an indoor tennis court, and some exercise equipment.

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