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WinnMed explores adding detention pond

Thursday, July 6, 2023 9:39 am

Representatives of WinnMed Hospital and Clinic request an easement from the county for new features planned as part of the “Transforming Tomorrow” $50 million major renovation and expansion project planned on the hospital campus – much of which is county-owned.

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County road project updates

Friday, June 30, 2023 3:58 pm

The Monday, June 26, Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors meeting saw many road projects discussed with Interim County Engineer Isaac Wiltgen. Among the projects were two requests for road closures: one in Fort Atkinson for Rendezvous Days, and another from Festina for the duration of their July Fourth Parade.

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Young farmers find ag opportunities a perfect fit

Monday, June 19, 2023 9:40 am

A lot of folks say it’s very hard to break into farming these days due to land prices, equipment prices and the volatile markets. However, there are two opportunities right in Winneshiek County to support and encourage young farmers: The Luzum Heritage Farm and Canoe Creek Produce Incubator Farm.

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Aase Haugen awarded funding for new nursing facility in Decorah

Thursday, June 15, 2023 4:09 pm

“We’ve kept very busy working with our architect, Align Architecture and Planning of Waterloo, as well as our local attorney, the local engineer, City of Decorah officials and Winneshiek County Economic Development and Tourism to really give it a push for a ground-breaking next spring,” reported Executive Director of Aase Haugen Senior Service, Sam Boeke.

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Schmitts award-winning dairy promoters for five decades

Thursday, June 15, 2023 1:59 pm

The Public Opinion Newspaper and participating advertisers are celebrating June, Dairy Month with stories saluting area dairy producers including this feature on Winneshiek County Dairy Promoter’s Distinguished Service award winners Mark and Diane Schmitt.

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County road construction updates

Thursday, June 15, 2023 2:03 am

(Originally published in the June 8 Public Opinion, available in print and online. Certain content is presented first to subscribers (print and digital), then released for consumption later)

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Fan Ridge MX Track a haven for the two-wheeled

Friday, June 9, 2023 3:03 pm

As a life-long avid motocross rider, Dale Fletcher always wanted a dirt track at his home. The 3.49 acres his home sat on provided him with a blank canvas so to speak, and he spent the next few years working to make it into a fun course.

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Supervisors approve budget amendment

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 9:58 am

The budget amendments were to represent the year’s spending more accurately across various departments, including the Attorney, Recorder, Roads, Conservation, Board of Health, GIS, IT, Mental Health and miscellaneous county spending. The budget mendment was passed unanimously.

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Creating a valorous memorial for the Veterans of Ossian

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 9:51 am

Additions to Ossian’s Veterans Memorial were discussed last fall after learning of the bravery of two area Veterans: Gunnery Sergeant Jeffrey Edward Bohr Jr. and Lieutenant Rodney Nicholson Jr.

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Over-the-counter livestock antibiotics soon to be prescription-only

Friday, May 26, 2023 12:01 pm

Over-the-counter antibiotics are moving to prescription only, to provide more veterinary oversight. Similar to the Veterinary Feed Directive, placing antibiotics under the supervision of veterinarians should result in more judicious use and less antibiotic resistance.

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