A county employee is searching for affordable manure management methods to help area farmers reduce nutrient runoff blamed for toxic algae blooms in Grand Lake.
Theresa Dirksen began work as Ag Solutions coordinator on March 27, replacing Jim Keller, who had worked in a volunteer capacity. She is tasked with researching and exploring agriculture and water-quality initiatives and fostering coordination between different groups. [More]
CELINA - The amount of interest being earned on Mercer County's investments has rebounded significantly since 2013 due in part to a shift in strategy, county treasurer David Kaiser said.
