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Kimball Graduate Now Serves As Wisconsin Lawmaker

A former resident of Kimball, Debra Kolste, was sworn in to the 101st legislative session of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 44th Assembly District Monday, January 7, 2013. Kolste has been assigned to the committees of Health, Transportation, Workforce Development and Small Business Development.

Though Kolste, the former Debra Babl, has not been back to Kimball for about 15 years, she still keeps in touch with old classmates and still has fond memories of her time here.

“I loved Kimball. I worked at the hospital there. It was amazing. I loved my high school experience. I had a w...