Winneshiek County News

The Winneshiek County Fair is Tuesday, July 9, through Saturday, July 13. The pre-Fair price for wristbands is $15.

A flash flood watch is in effect from late this afternoon through tonight for Northeast Iowa, including Winneshiek County, according to the National Weather Service.

By Lissa Blake The University of Iowa may not be able to help with a health-impact study on the effects of frac-sand mining in Winneshiek County.

By Sarah Strandberg Statements Daniel Wildman made to law enforcement following his arrest in connection with an Oct. 16 shooting in Calmar will not be admissible at trial.

The deadline to enroll land into the Farm Service Agency's general Conservation Reserve Program signup is Friday, June 14. "Individuals who are interested in signing up should come into our office now," said Julie Vulk, county executive director for the Winneshiek County FSA office.

The mini-course for seventh and eighth grade students focused on the art of fly-fishing.

By Lissa Blake An area business owner has withdrawn a rezoning request after receiving negative feedback from neighbors and county officials.

In the first game the Warriors fell 3-6. The Cougars scored two runs in the first and four in the second to build a big lead.

By Sarah Strandberg Erdman Engineering of Decorah will provide work on the Steyer Bridge restoration project at a fee not to exceed $11,000.

Winneshiek County Public Health will close at noon, Thursday, June 6, 2013 and remain closed on Friday, June 7 for the entire day.

MAY 28 MEETING During public comment time at the Tuesday, May 28 Board of Supervisors meeting, Jack Knight, representing the Allamakee Soil and Water Conservation District Commission, presented the Board with a letter detailing the Commission's concerns about the potential impacts of large scale frac sand mining in the county.

By Lissa Blake There will be no permits for frac-sand mining issued in Winneshiek County for at least the next 18 months.

By Lissa Blake People from all walks of life will gather together Saturday, June 8, for the Winneshiek County American Cancer Society Relay for Life.

The Decorah Fire Department responded to a report of smoke coming from a house at 606 E. Broadway at about 3:25 p.m. Wednesday, May 29. When firefighters arrived, Decorah Police officers had already removed a smoking cooking pot from the residence.

By Jennifer Bissell The South Winn softball team swept West Central Thursday and took part in the Crestwood Tournament Saturday.

By Lissa Blake The Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution Monday morning establishing an 18-month moratorium on the issuance of conditional-use permits for frac-sand mining in the county.

The three-stop poker/observation ride will leave the Farr Side in Spillville, with sign in from 9:30 - 11 a.m., with a second chance to sign in at Waukon Harley-Davidson from noon to 1:30 p.m. The next two stops are in Houston, Minn.

By Jennifer Bissell Decorah's Ryan Hageman, Lucas Hunter and Gable Lonning held their own at the state tennis tournament, held Friday and Saturday, May 24-25, in Waterloo.

By Lissa Blake Several requests to the University of Iowa for studies in Winneshiek County could carry more weight if a number of organizations would consider collaborating.

By Sarah Strandberg Ways to meet Decorah's need for affordable housing are being explored by a local business group.