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Hoffmann reflects on years as Lafayette Princess, Lions celebrate with pork chop dinner
by Michael Mattison Lafayette Princess Emma Hoffmann reflected on the past year as serving Lafayette as its princess. “I choose to run for Miss Lafayette because I truly love this community and wanted the chance to give back, represent our town and be a positive role model for younger girls,” Hoffmann said. “Our family has…
Read MoreNew teachers at GFW
For information on the new teachers at GFW, check out the August 27 issue of the Winthrop News.
Read MoreBerg enjoying opening months as new GFW superintendent
by Michael Mattison GFW Superintendent Allen Berg began his duties on July 1. He was hired early in 2025 and used that time to help him transition into the position. “I like to describe myself as an accidental school administrator,” he said. Berg is originally from Litchfield. He has an undergraduate degree in public relations.…
Read MoreBerdan finishes Lafayette reign
by Michael Mattison In just a few shorts days, Kylie Berdan will be giving up her title and crowning the new Miss Lafayette. Emma Herrley and Zelli Kamm are the candidates for the crown with coronation being held Saturday, Aug. 23, at 6 p.m in the Lafayette Fire Hall. “I wanted to run for Miss Lafayette…
Read MoreLafayette water tower to get biennial cleaning
The Lafayette City Council received a special certificate for its 125 years, plus a flag flown over the capital at the request of Congressman Brad Finstad. Michele Schroeder, Finstad’s district outreach representative, was on hand to present the flag and certificate. Pictured left to right: Andrew Hartley, Logan VanDeest, City Clerk Sandy Burger, Mayor Curt…
Read MoreGFW Elementary teachers start unpacking and organizing their rooms
by Doug Hanson The GFW Elementary staff were allowed to start getting ready for the new school year on Tuesday. Unpacking boxes and organizing desks were part of the schedule. However, this was still a construction zone with teachers asked to wear hard hats and bright vests while moving around. Also workers could be entering…
Read MoreNational Night Out
National Night Out was held in Winthrop and Gibbon as well as Night To Unite in Lafayette on Tuesday evening. For photos of all three events, check out the August 13 issue of the Winthrop News.
Read MoreGFW School Board discusses Gibbon building sale prep timeline build
The gymnasium is being used as a staging area for material for the other rooms. by Doug Hanson At its Committee As A Whole meeting the first Monday of the month, the GFW School Board began a discussion on the timeline to empty the elementary site in Gibbon and get it ready for sale. The…
Read MoreGibbon Council takes steps for early bond payment
by Doug Hanson The final process was put into motion for the school’s early bond payment of $1,615,000. At the August 6 regular meeting of the Gibbon City Council, the Escrow Agreement to have Ehlers handle the bond payments was approved. The bond can not be totally paid off until 2034. Representatives from Ehlers Financial…
Read MoreSplash pad taking shape
It’s beginning to look like a splash pad. On Friday, crews were in Winthrop City Park pouring the concrete for the splash pad. More concrete was expected to be poured on Tuesday with state inspections on things like electrical and plumbing also happening Tuesday. The hope is to have the equipment installed next week and…
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