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Inmate work program could aid in construction of new Nobles County Library

March 5, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

Wilkening to check with state on possibility for assistance with proposed project
WORTHINGTON In one of the briefest meetings in recent months, Nobles County commissioners on Tuesday had a short list of agenda items to work through, primarily approving contract renewals and paying for ongoing maintenance upgrades. Continue Reading

Deputy Assessor Voehl lauded by Nobles County

February 5, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

WORTHINGTON Deputy Assessor David Voehl was recognized by Nobles County Commissioners at the beginning of Tuesday morning’s board meeting with an Excellence in Performance award. Continue Reading

County could opt to fund E911 rural signs

February 5, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

$215,000 cost would be covered by reserves
WORTHINGTON After several years of discussion and numerous requests from emergency responders, Nobles County Commissioners on Tuesday voted to fund rural signage for individual E911 addresses, if there is a consensus among the 20 townships to support the project. Continue Reading

Editorial: Library project still on the table

January 9, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

There had to have been some disappointed folks Tuesday morning at the Nobles County Board of Commissioners meeting after no action was taken on construction of a new Nobles County Library facility. Continue Reading

County hosts administrator candidates

January 8, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

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Nobles County library project remains at standstill

January 8, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

New county shop building, expanded PJC garage move forward
WORTHINGTON With three new commissioners sworn into office during Tuesday’s Nobles County board meeting, there were simply too many questions and not enough answers for them to approve a proposed $13 million capital improvement plan that would include construction of a new Worthington branch of the Nobles County Library. Continue Reading

Nobles County library project advocates set to make their case

January 7, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

New commissioners also to be sworn in this morning
WORTHINGTON When three Nobles County commissioners are sworn into office this morning, one of the first things on their agenda will be to hear public testimony from Friends of the Library chair Gretchen O’Donnell and Library Board chair Kathy Craun about the importance of a new county library building project in Worthington. Continue Reading

Letter: Benson worthy of recognition

December 20, 2012 in Worthington Daily Globe

It was a great pleasure to read in the Dec. 6 Daily Globe of the recognition David Benson received for the projects he has spearheaded in our community. Continue Reading

Editorial: Don’t let library project sit idle

December 10, 2012 in Worthington Daily Globe

There’s no changing the fact that Nobles County commissioners, by a 3-2 vote, opted Thursday night to a table a decision on bonding for capital improvement projects, including a long-discussed new county library building. Continue Reading

Editorial: Considering a new library

November 12, 2012 in Worthington Daily Globe

There will be significant changes to the Nobles County Board of Commissioners in a few weeks, but it will be interesting to see what the current commission does in the wake of a public hearing set for this evening. Continue Reading