LOOKBACK: Footbridge in 1927 connected state park to peninsulaCrossing was short-lived as steel vehicle bridge replaced it in 1937 with road paved through wooded escape along Cedar4d ago4d ago
LOOKBACK: Farm north of Austin hosted many campers, picknickers1905 postcard found online leads to discovery of once-popular grove on Cedar RiverJun 25Jun 25
Major paddling access planned on Cedar River south of AustinMower SWCD, CRWD, state partner on Orchard Creek launchJun 12Jun 12
Festival fun returns to Austin Mill Pond4th Ave Fest on June 4 to offer free swimming, music, canoeingMay 30May 30
LOOKBACK: Cannon served featured role at Austin’s state parkCaptured German cannon from World War I came to Austin in 1926; later scrapped in 1942 to support World War II effortsMay 20May 20
Locals can apply for pocket prairiesMay 15 next deadline for state program that has given 74 grands to Mower County residents since 2023Apr 28Apr 28
LOOKBACK: Legendary Austin boxer fought twice outside along the CedarJackie Graves boxed in summers of 1950, 1952 at Marcusen Park baseball stadiumApr 17Apr 17
Volunteer cleanup set for Austin’s public spaces3rd annual event to remove litter from shorelines, parksApr 11Apr 11