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Driftless Puzzle Solutions for April 2

Tuesday, April 2, 2024 3:14 pm

SOLUTIONS ACROSS 1. HAET 5. OCCULT 11. ABBREVIATION 14. SOLDIER 15. ACROSS 18. SAMAR 19. EERIER 21. MSB 23. COCO 24. TAMES 28. ONCE 29. IA 30. SCAB 32. SOS 33. STP 35. TLC 36. SST 39. MEED 41. AD …

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Greetings from the Statehouse: Legislative session is entering the final stretch

Saturday, March 30, 2024 2:29 pm

Now that the second funnel has come and gone, the legislative session is entering the final stretch. This week was mainly spent passing simple bills that made their way through the funnel, except for HF 259 which expands eligibility of Veterans benefits, and the AEA bill that made its way over from the Senate. Outside of legislation, the Capitol, as usual, was filled with visitors. Some of the visitors I met with included Iowa PBS, middle school students from Fayette County, and members of the Iowa Pork Producers Association.

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Hovden challenges Vermace for Supervisor’s seat

Thursday, March 28, 2024 12:04 pm

County Auditor Ben Steines released information March 25 showing that Dan J. Hovden (R) is running against Vermace (D) for the District 3 Supervisor position.

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Winneshiek Co. Fair announces Saturday night entertainment

Wednesday, March 27, 2024 12:01 pm

The Winneshiek County Fair will feature a grandstand performance by American country music singer and songwriter Travis Denning.

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Reports from the Winneshiek Sheriff’s office

Wednesday, March 27, 2024 11:35 am

Following an incident March 16 at 8:40 p.m. that led to an encounter with a deputy, Lucas Rocksvold, 43, of Waukon, was charged with public intoxication. Following a driving complaint March 17 at 7:44 p.m. of a vehicle driving on …

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Osterholm receives Government Service Award from AMA

Wednesday, March 27, 2024 11:11 am

The award is presented to elected and career public servants at the state, local and national levels, who use science and medicine to promote public health.

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New grab bags share valuable community resource information

Wednesday, March 27, 2024 11:04 am

The Allamakee Interagency group recently developed informational bags that feature things from recipes to child care resources to money management tips. These bags are available at various libraries across the county.

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Historic walleye spawn happening now

Tuesday, March 26, 2024 1:48 pm

The elusive double-dorsaled denizen of the low light – the walleye—is in the midst of the annual spring rite of procreation on the Upper Mississippi.

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Winneshiek Pheasants Forever Banquet April 6 in Decorah

Sunday, March 24, 2024 4:10 pm

“Over the past 38 years, the loyal support of our sponsors and members have contributed over $2,500,000 to conservation efforts in Winneshiek County.”

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Maple Syrup Festival March 30 & April 7

Sunday, March 24, 2024 12:01 pm

The fire is hot, and the fresh maple syrup and the signature maple candysugar is ready for the upcoming Maple Syrup Festival at Green’s Sugar Bush near Castalia.  The Green family has been harvesting sap from their maple trees and …

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