News in Delano
Matt Schoen delivers final State of the Schools address to Delano chamber
Superintendent Matt Schoen delivered his final State of the Schools address last week to Delano area business leaders. Schoen, who plans to retire Dec. 31, spoke during the Delano Area Chamber of Commerce’s monthly meeting Sept. 17 at Delano City Hall. Schoen opened the address…
Rachel Depa seeks to continue work on Delano School Board
Rachel Depa is seeking another term on the Delano School Board with the same priorities she had when she first joined the board: putting students first, respecting parents’ role in their children’s education and being available to the community. Depa has served on the board since…
Katie Bosma focuses on growth, traffic in Delano City Council bid
Delano City Council candidate Katie Bosma wants to help manage the city’s growth and traffic while preserving the small-town character that drew her to the community. Bosma said she has considered running for the council for a while, but she waited until she could devote enough…
Delano plans sesquicentennial celebration jamboree downtown
Delano will celebrate its 150th anniversary next week with a downtown jamboree featuring live music, historical exhibits, family activities and a community birthday celebration. The sesquicentennial event, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 3, will take place along Second…
Delano City Council sets preliminary tax levy at $6.46 million
The Delano City Council unanimously approved a preliminary property tax levy of about $6.46 million collectible in 2027 during its meeting Tuesday. The $6.46 million preliminary levy collectible in 2027 is $727,646, or about 12.7%, higher than the $5.74 million levy collectible…