The Heart of Luverne

The Heart of Luverne: Jill, Sam and Tyler - Luverne Aquatics & Fitness Part 1

In this episode of The Heart of Luverne, City Administrator Jill Wolf dives into details of Luverne Aquatics & Fitness with Manager Sam Honerman and Finance Director Tyler Reisch. Join us to hear about the splash pad, swimming lessons, America’s 250th Celebration, fitness classes, weight room and personal training. It’s a quick dive into all the ways residents can stay active and connected.

The Heart of Luverne: Jill, Jessica and Ashley on 2026 Election Part 2

In this episode of The Heart of Luverne, City Administrator Jill Wolf is joined by Jessica Mead, Operations & HR Manager, and Ashley Kurtz, Rock County Auditor/Treasurer, to continue the two‑part conversation about the 2026 Election. Part 2: Jessica and Ashley take listeners behind the scenes of election procedures: equipment testing, Election Day schedule, end‑of‑day balancing, and how results are reported. They also explain the canvassing process, where official results are reviewed and certified.

The Heart of Luverne: Jill, Jessica and Ashley on 2026 Election Part 1

In this episode of The Heart of Luverne, City Administrator Jill Wolf is joined by Jessica Mead, Operations & HR Manager, and Ashley Kurtz, Rock County Auditor/Treasurer, for a two‑part conversation about the 2026 Election. Part 1: Jessica and Ashley walk listeners through the full election process — from absentee voting and early voting options to the City of Luverne’s precinct polling place change. They also highlight the essential role of election judges, what their duties include, and how these trained community members help ensure accuracy and transparency at every step.

The Heart of Luverne: Jill Wolf and Joe Ahrens Sewer Jetting

On this episode of The Heart of Luverne, City Administrator Jill Wolf sits down with Water/Wastewater Director Joe Ahrens to discuss Sewer jetting; a routine maintenance process the City performs to keep wastewater lines clear, prevent backups, and extend the life of the underground system. Joe explains how it works, why it matters, and what residents should know when crews are in their neighborhood.

The Heart of Luverne: Jill Wolf and Jessica Mead Data Practices Part 2

In this episode of the Heart of Luverne: Data Practices Part 2. City Administrator Jill Wolf and Operations/HR Manager Jessica Mead continue their conversation with a deeper look at how data requests are processed, what happens behind the scenes, and how the City ensures accuracy, security, and compliance every step of the way.