Community

Phil, Barb Hanson continue to be active in community

(Editor’s Note: This is Part Two of Wayne Hendrickson’s story on Phil and Barb Hanson. Part One was in last week’s DCI.) Barb commented that when the Triton School was built, it was at the location of a farm site on the edge of town adjacent to their backyard. When the old barn was burned down,...

United Way of Dodge County drawing inspires ‘giving back’

Dodge County residents have a unique opportunity to get involved in giving back this fall. United Way of Dodge County is currently hosting a “Newsletter for Good” series, which gives one lucky email newsletter subscriber each month the chance to direct a $1,000 donation to a local nonprofit agency...

Local veterans recall their days in service

WAYNE HENDRICKSON DCI Contributor (Editor’s note: Wayne Hendrickson has been gathering stories from area veterans. These are some of the recollections of those individuals.) Ed Adams Air Force,1960 — 1964, E-4 Basic training and advanced training for 15 weeks at Lackland Air Base San Antonio, Tex...

Peace Poster Winners

The Lions Peace Poster contest winners were selected from students in Marie Torkelson’s art class at Kasson-Mantorville Middle School. There were 55 posters entered in the contest this year. The contest is sponsored by the KM Lions each year and the first place poster will advance to the 5M1 Lions...

American Education week in Hayfield

Hayfield’s American Legion Auxiliary will be observing American Education week November 12 — 18. Since 1921, the American Legion Auxiliary has promoted the idea of visiting our schools. American Education week is not just for the active parents and educators; it is for everyone. Some citizens may...

Upcoming activities at Kasson American Legion

Kasson’s American Legion and Auxiliary have a number of activities coming up this month. The membership dinner on Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11, is a free dinner for members of the Kasson legion family. Each member and a guest are invited from 5 to 7.pm. Dues can be paid that evening plus...

From the archives of the dodge county independent

50 YEARS AGO 11/14/1973 Hayfield business broken into Midland Oil Co. of Hayfield was broken into sometime Monday night and burglars made off with $750 in checks and cash according to Dodge County Sheriff Wilfred Meitzner. Entry was gained by prying a lock on the front door and then peeling the...

Giving, getting best care through end of life

Have you ever experienced caring for a loved one through the end of life? Are you concerned about how you may be cared for or what burdens a family may experience near the end of life? Giving and getting the best care possible through the end of life on earth is something that resonates with most...

Church Schedule

BAPTIST Anchor of Hope Church203 E. Main St., Dodge CenterA Seventh Day BaptistCongregationanchorofhopesdb.com10 a.m. Saturday,Worship Service11:30 a.m. Sabbath Schooldodgecentersdb.org• 374-6755 First Baptist ChurchWednesday, Nov. 86:30–8 p.m. A.R.K. Children's Ministry (Age 4 — Gr.6)6:30–8 p.m....

Now and Then

For many years there were new and used car dealerships in Kasson. Folkestad Garage were in business for decades and where Just Like Home (Marlo and Maggie) plus Empower You Wellness (Paul Ricke) are located on Main Street. Kasson Ford was in the Mini Mall and then moved to where Case IH is located...