Library HappeningsHenning School Henning Public School library wishes everyone a Merry Christmas.  The year 2024 seems to have gone by so fast.  The library is so thankful for all the wonderful people who have given so generously to our Pages for a Purpose campaign.  We have improved the library immensely, adding many new books, dispensing… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda Every few years, a new device that is a “guaranteed unbelievable breakthrough in energy savings” comes along. Back in the sixties, a “new breakthrough in the dynamic viscosity of hydraulics” was the latest heating “discovery.” This device, which as I remember weighed quite a bit, like around 30 or 40 pounds, bragged… Read More

To the Editor, My colleagues at West Central Initiative often smile when I say, “Donor Advised Funds are the coolest thing,” because they know that this mantra of mine is so very true. Not only do Donor Advised Funds help the donor with charitable giving throughout the year, but what our donors do with these funds… Read More

Library Happenings Henning School “North Country Cabin Cooking 275 Quick and Easy Recipes” by Margie Knoblauch and Mary Brubacher is our featured book this week at the Henning Public School Library.  This is a great recipe book to check out and have at your family cabin over the New Year’s Holiday.   The book features recipes… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda As time goes by here on the farm, we have been watching my Amish neighbor handle a crop of corn on acreage which he has rented from me. Finding just a mere one or two words to convey how both entertaining and instructive this viewing has been is difficult. What of course… Read More

To the Editor, Rural small business owners and agricultural producers can decrease energy costs through energy efficiency measures and the installation of renewable energy systems such as solar, with the help of the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).  Grants are now available for up to 50 percent of eligible project costs, and guaranteed loans are available… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: Hello, I am looking at getting my kids an e-scooter for Christmas. I was just curious before making the purchase what are the laws and rules for these things. Answer: Motorized foot scooters (also termed “electric scooters” or “e-scooters”) have seen a marked increase in use recently, primarily due to their… Read More

Library Happenings Henning School We have the most wonderful community that comes and to support our annual book fair each fall. This is the second time that Cherry Street Book Store from Alexandria has been partnered with us for the book fair. Because of the generosity of our patrons who shopped at the book fair,… Read More

Landmark Center Dan Broten As we prepare to rind in the New Year, Henning Landmark Center wishes to thank all of our supporters, volunteers, financial donors and funding sources that help make possible the activities and opportunities we make available to our community throughout the year. Thank you to all community volunteers for making this… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda There are many types of currently sold heat pumps: Geothermal–a water-source refrigeration device (RD) that steals either heat or cold  from water under ground and moves it into your home. Split system–an air-source RD that uses your existing duct system to distribute either heat or cold  stolen from outside air into your home.  Mini… Read More