Windom Police Department reported a probation arrest on the 4th of February. After an investigation an arrest was made of a 31-year-old Windom male who was on supervision for Felony 1st Degree Assault and tested for three different drugs, which was a violation of his probation.
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Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a theft that occurred in the 300 block of Deaver Ave in Jeffers. Deputy responded and was advised a STIHL Chainsaw and vehicle keys were missing. A theft report was signed for the items- value of the Chainsaw was $300.
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Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services Board will meet on Thursday February 10th at 9am in the Jackson County Government East Cafeteria located at 402 White Street, Door # 7 in Jackson.
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Fulda Ambulance will be holding their 17th Annual Fundraiser on Saturday February 12th at the Fulda Community Center. $15 per ticket for the meal prepared by the Nobles/Rock Cattleman’s Association. There will be a one-dollar raffle for great prizes and BINGO to follow the meal. All proceeds go toward training and equipment. For more information call Julie at 507-360-6375.
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Competitive Cheer has it all- high energy moves, routines full of stunting, tumbling, pyramids, dance and cheer and it is a sport that takes commitment and teamwork. The Southwest Thunder are looking for new members to join their squad. Competition cheerleading started in the early ’90s and has grown to what it is today with around 1.5 million people competing for 5,000 different teams across the nation. Southwest Thunder Cheer is led by Head Coach Jill Winters. According to Winters, Southwest Thunder has been competing for five years now. Winters coached at Jackson County Central for the Elementary Cheer team prior to starting Thunder, she said that she realized that the surrounding areas didn’t have much for cheer and she wanted other kids to have the opportunity to be able to participate as well. Winter encourages all skill levels to try out, there is no experience necessary because they will teach you. IF you are a tumbler, this just may be the sport for you! Any Girl or Boy that is willing to travel to Lakefield 3-4 nights a week can join. Kids from Fairmont to Okoboji to Marshall have been on team Thunder. There are two teams. A senior team and a junior team, age requirements are 10 to 18 years old. Winter stated that practice begins in September and all competitions are on the weekends normally December through February. She went on to say that this is a CLUB SPORT, and they compete in different places in Minnesota, South Dakota and are looking into some meets in other states as well. When Winters started this team, it wasn’t all about winning but it is an added bonus when they do. It is about giving everyone a chance and hoping to change some kids for the better and give them something to look forward too. Winters did say all athletes are held accountable for their actions on and off the mat. Winters stressed that experience isn’t necessary, “there are a lot of amazing kids that think that since they can’t do a cartwheel or don’t know how to stunt, that they can’t join the team, but Winters said, “WE TEACH them how to stunt, tumble, jump and do the dances.”
If you have a son or daughter that you would like to see, get into this program, or if you want to learn more about the cost and commitment, give Jill Winter a text or call at 507-841-0705. Tryouts are now until March 9th. For the 2022-23 Season. Perhaps your son or daughter could be a part of Southwest Thunder cheerleading team in a sport where the population continues to grow every day and will continue to push athletes to greatness.