BADGER — In 2018, the city of Badger said goodbye to Nadine Odor, who retired from her post as city clerk.

Odor was the city clerk for 11 years. A celebration was held to honor Odor in October 2018.

It was also Mandy Gascho’s first year as mayor. She became the first woman mayor of the city in January 2018.

The city replaced the water tower’s main stand pipe at the beginning of 2018.

Work continued on a housing development that will eventually open 35 lots.

The development, called Badger Ridge, is situated on a 24.5-acre site on the southeast edge of the community.

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A homeless shelter for women and their children opened on the outskirts of Vincent recently.

Lotus Community Project is housed in the former St. John’s Lutheran Church along 170th Street in rural Webster County.

Ashley Vaala, executive director for Lotus, made preparations in 2018 for the shelter to open.

Thousands of dollars in renovations were completed, while thousands of dollars in donations poured in to support the cause of helping those in need.

The shelter officially opened Jan. 21.

The city is working on building some new housing in place of what was once an old school building, according to Lyn Adson, mayor of Vincent.

The development is called School Street Development.

“We are moving forward and getting streets and utilities in place,” Adson said. “We are to the point where we are taking bids to get streets and utilities in.”

Adson said the development could bring at least four new houses to the community.

“We are very much looking forward to the Prestage plant opening and the opportunities for growth in our community and moving full speed ahead with our School Street development,” she said.

Community Hall in the city has also seen some renovation work.

“It is turning into quite a nice venue for graduations, weddings and family reunions,” Adson said. “It has three restrooms, including a handicap restroom. Our kitchen has been updated. It’s a great site for those events.”

She added, “You can easily seat 200 people in there.”

Adson said the city prides itself on supporting volunteer services in the community.

“We are always working with our volunteer fire department and ambulance service and keeping those up to date,” Adson said.