Kevin Coss

Reporter

Local legislators say cigarette tax is a ‘regressive’ measure

Jan Heim, owner of Ankeny’s Mini Mart, isn’t losing sleep over a potential statewide hike in cigarette taxes. She expects Austin smokers to continue buying ... Read more

Runnings retail likely to occupy vacant Kmart bldg. in Austin

Runnings retail likely to occupy vacant Kmart bldg. in Austin

A new home improvement store is likely coming to the north end of town. Craig Hoium, the city’s community development director, confirmed Wednesday that Runnings, ... Read more

Lyle schools looking for next super

LYLE — Lyle schools are getting ready to chose the next in command. At a special Lyle School Board meeting Monday, board members will review ... Read more

Riverland child care expansion on schedule

Riverland child care expansion on schedule

About four months after more than a dozen students from the Apple Lane Child Care Center dug their shovels into the ground, Apple Lane’s new ... Read more

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