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 trail all the way to Willow Park…

Continue Reading Ag Days 6k returns on Saturday, August 22, 2026

Original article published in the Mower County Independent, Thursday, June 25, 2026.   Reprinted with permission and gratitude. By David Phillips   Some Kingsland students found their creative spark while exploring the depths below the surface. In May, students in Valarie McConnell’s art class ventured underground during a tour of Mystery Cave at Forestville/Mystery Cave State…

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Original article published in the Mower County Independent, Thursday, June 11, 2026.   Reprinted with permission and gratitude. By David Phillips    A living memorial is often a tree or garden, but the family of the late Bobby Jones is, in some ways, creating a different type of living memorial, one that encourages people to run…

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Original article published in the Mower County Independent, Thursday, May 21, 2026.   Reprinted with permission and gratitude. By Gretchen Mensink Lovejoy    “The goal is to improve pedestrian safety, accessibility, and connectivity in downtown Spring Valley. Construction is currently planned to begin in the week of May 18, starting at the Broadway intersections with Jefferson…

Continue Reading Spring Valley’s Broadway Project ~ Construction begins downtown this week

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Continue Reading Spring Valley Wilder 100 & Wilder 65 Gravel Bike Race Results