Original article published in the Mower County Independent, Thursday, July 25, 2025.   Reprinted with permission and gratitude. By Gretchen Mensink Lovejoy   Spring Valley’s library board of trustees held its midsummer meeting last Thursday, July 17, providing library director Melissa Vander Plas an opportunity to update them on the summer reading program and upcoming activities.…

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Originally published in the Mower County Independent, Thursday July 24, 2025. Reprinted with Permission and Gratitude    A Ribbon Cutting Event was held on Saturday, July 12 for four new businesses that have opened inside the 101 South Broadway Avenue building. Currently the main business is Serenity Salon – Hair by Karly. She’s going to…

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Dear Spring Valley Residents, The Kiwanis Club of Spring Valley would like to inform you that the parade route for the 2025 Spring Valley Ag Days has been revised. The updated route is provided on the reverse side of this notice. We kindly ask that you review the new route on the back of this…

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The Kiwanis Club of Spring Valley is asking the community to nominate an outstanding person to be honored at its’ annual Citizen-of-the-Year program to be held in the fall. The Kiwanis Citizen-of-the-Year is chosen by the club from nominations received from the public.  Forms can be picked up at Spring Valley City Hall or the…

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Posted July 14, 2025. By David Phillips Registration is now open for the annual Ag Days 6k run on the paved Spring Valley trail. Runners start on County Road 8 near the camper parking area east of Spring Valley. They take a turn into the camping area after a short distance and then follow the…

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Original article published in the Mower County Independent, Thursday, June,12 2025.   Reprinted with permission and gratitude. By Gretchen Mensink Lovejoy Greg Melartin’s taken a shine to chrome, and oh, the smiles it’s going to polish up. “They’re for putting a smile on people’s faces. Some belong behind glass to preserve them for future generations, but…

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