Stacie Kimball
Stacie Kimball has been a staff writer at the Echo Press since August 2011. She graduated from the administrative assistant program at Alexandria Technical College. She worked at the college before staying at home to raise her children and run her own business for nine years. She lives in Douglas County with her husband, Jim, and children, Cole and Eva. In her spare time, she enjoys family time, photography, animals, fishing and snowmobiling.Contact
It's Our Turn: A tough bite to chew
Due to an over population of roosters, we have been forced to, must I say it…butcher them. Frito the rooster became the main ingredient of a lovely chicken soup my husband prepared.Alexandria Echo Press, 11/11/2011
The man behind the drying towel
The man behind the drying towel...Doug Swenson shows dedication with 22 years at local car wash. If dedication was something that could be gauged by the clothing a person wears, then Doug Swenson’s Vikings sweatshirt and Twins hat may have been a good indication of his dedicated nature. But, his commitment could also be illustrated by the 22 years he has put into his employment at Mike’s Car Wash in Alexandria.Alexandria Echo Press, 11/09/2011
Why Skype when you can have the real thing?
Tia Grim had a great idea, but her husband, Luke, had other plans when it came to experiencing the birth of their third child while he was stationed in Kuwait as an Army first sergeant. As they prepared for the birth of a new baby, the couple made a decision to use Skype as a way for Luke to be part of the birth.Alexandria Echo Press, 11/02/2011
Patriotism brought warmth to the air
The temperature was a chilly 41 degrees and small amounts of rain fell, but that didn’t dampen the spirits of those at Citizen’s Field in Alexandria on Wednesday, October 26. Ciara Drexler from Barrett wrote a song and had a vision she was determined to see through. The final goal is a music video Drexler hopes will send a message to service men and woman everywhere.Alexandria Echo Press, 11/02/2011
Participate in a music video to support the troops
Ciara Drexler from Ashby has written a song and she needs local residents to make a video that will be sent to local service men and women for Veterans Day 2011.Alexandria Echo Press, 10/19/2011
Through generations and abroad - Forada man sponsors children from other countries and inspires his own family
Nine children, 30 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren might be more than enough for some people to keep up with – but this 80-year-old is also dedicated to helping others.Alexandria Echo Press, 10/19/2011
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