Here's what's been going on in and around New Prague lately, according to the New Prague Times:

- Mayor W.A. "Wink" Bender of New Prague followed his own neighborly
advice. After advocating that city residents help out their neighbors
in need, Bender mowed the lawn of the vacant home next door to his own
home. Bender's photo on a riding lawnmower was printed on page 7B of
the June 19 issue of the Times.

- Joe Shuster of New Prague wrote the book "Beond Fossil Fools: The Roadmap to Energy Independence by 2040."

Here's what's been going on in and around Belle Plaine lately, according to the Belle Plaine Herald:

- Anthony Mark Klaseus of Belle Plaine pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter in the case of his 8-year-old son's death in a hunting accident. The story ran on page 14 of the June 25 issue of the Herald.

- Chase Hentges, drafted last month by the Kansas City Royals, is the grandson of Mike and Shirley Fogarty of Belle Plaine, the grand marshals of the St. Patrick's Day parade in Belle Plaine.

The following are Scott County District Court felony and gross-misdemeanor dispositions. Defendants either pleaded guilty or were found guilty by the court unless otherwise indicated.

Dana Kathleen Strutz, 26, St. Paul, fifth-degree possession of controlled substance, a felony. Five years’ probation before conviction: 30 days in jail, evaluation/treatment, random tests, $925 in fines. Driving under the influence, a misdemeanor. One year probation, 30 days in jail, $80 in fines (concurrent).

The following are Scott County District Court felony and gross-misdemeanor dispositions. Defendants either pleaded guilty or were found guilty by the court unless otherwise indicated.

Daryl Todd Friedrichs, 37, Ivanhoe, Minn., fifth-degree possession of controlled substances, a felony. Five years’ probation, provide DNA sample, random tests, $480 in fines.

The following are Scott County District Court felony and gross-misdemeanor dispositions. Defendants either pleaded guilty or were found guilty by the court unless otherwise indicated.

Candace Lynn Michalik, 55, Eden Prairie, theft by swindle, a felony. Two years' probation, 45 days in jail, provide DNA sample, restitution, $80 in fines.

Daniel Ray Monroe, 45, Farmington, driving after cancellation (inimical to public safety), a gross-misdemeanor. One year probation, 30 days in jail, $80 in fines.

The following are Scott County District Court felony and gross-misdemeanor dispositions. Defendants either pleaded guilty or were found guilty by the court unless otherwise indicated.

Rourk Chandler Scott, 50, Bloomington, third-degree possession of controlled substance, a felony. Ten years’ probation, 90 days in jail, provide DNA sample, $500 in fines.

The following are Scott County District Court felony and gross-misdemeanor dispositions. Defendants either pleaded guilty or were found guilty by the court unless otherwise indicated.

Shawn Thomas Carlson, 29, Prior Lake, DWI, a gross-misdemeanor. Two years’ probation, one day in jail, 120 hours of community service, $1,005 in fines.

Johnny William Daniel, 46, Prior Lake, two counts of domestic assault, both gross-misdemeanors. Four years’ probation, 180 days in jail, 16 days of community service, abstain from alcohol, random tests, $80 in fines.

Fifty years ago, Bob Breunig of Worthington returned to Jordan to open a law office. He had been a popular athlete in town.

For more information, read the Looking Back column in the June 5 issue of the Jordan Independent. Read it online in the Print Edition section, or subscribe by going to www.jordannews.com/subscribe.

Here's what's been going on in and around Belle Plaine lately, according to the Belle Plaine Herald:

The following are Scott County District Court felony and gross-misdemeanor dispositions. Defendants either pleaded guilty or were found guilty by the court unless otherwise indicated.

Dallas Bruce Bui, 30, Chaska, obstruction of legal process, a gross-misdemeanor. Two years’ probation. Fifth-degree assault, a misdemeanor. One year probation, 15 days in jail, anger-management counseling, $305 in fines.