Floral designer Jessica Lemickson creates an arrangement of tropical flowers in preparation for Valentine's Day at The Hardy Geranium in Austin. "It used to be a dozen roses, but probably the last three or four years the tropicals have been really big because tropicals last a long time," said owner Vicki Trimble.
Everett Lee enjoys his new title as Valentine's Day King during festivities at Primrose Retirement Community in Austin.
Kory Klouse, white lab coat, shows off his science fair project at Banfield Elementary in Austin. Klouse tested the effects of different types of rabbit feed on the three rabbits that he shows each year at the Mower County Fair.
Sam Hagen, 10, explains to a science fair judge how he grew different various types of plants using hydroponics at the Sumner Elementary in Austin. A NASA experiment inspired him to grow plants using nutrient filled water instead of soil, the fifth-grader said.
Kenny Dudas ice fishes alone on Mill Pond in Austin. "Don't have an auger so I bring my spear to open old holes," said Dudas. The game fishing season ends Sunday, Feb. 29.
Mary Kolb, 63, shovels her sidewalk in spite of having a heart condition. "I had a heart attack when I was 34. So I shouldn't be doing this. If I pace myself I'll be fine," said Kolb. Her son, a marine officer, has seen three tours in Iraq and is currently stationed in South Korea.
Namo Afanou, 5, joins her classmates in the groundbreaking ceremony at Woodson Kindergarten Center. The construction of an additional of six classrooms is set to be finished by next fall.
Jen Haugen demonstrates to children what kale feels like Wednesday during Eat Bright at Hyvee Foods in Austin. Eat Bright is a program that teaches children to see fruit and vegetables in a new light.
Families and community members line dance together Thursday during the Early Childhood Family Education Sock Hop at the Community Learning Center.
Alice Osmonson, 3, hugs a fellow shoeless dancer.
Adi Cline spins on her fifth birthday.
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