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Cocaine, heroin fastest growing illicit drug markets in Winneshiek County

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 1:52 pm

Marijuana and methamphetamine are still northeast Iowa’s current drugs of choice, according to Winneshiek County Sheriff Dan Marx and Detective Deputy Chris Wuebker, but they said cocaine and heroin use in the Driftless Region is rising quickly.

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Smock appointed new county treasurer in 4-1 supervisors’ vote

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 1:31 pm

Tim Smock of Decorah was appointed the new Winneshiek County Treasurer during the board of supervisors’ Monday morning meeting, but the agenda item didn’t pass without some dissent.

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Stable Steeples: Restoration work completed on Decorah’s First United Methodist Church

Friday, January 3, 2025 8:51 am

Decorah First United Methodist Church recently announced the completion of its “Solid Walls, Open Doors” capital campaign, during which parishioners raised $500,000 to pay for repairs to the church’s limestone windowsills, its limestone foundation and mortar — especially on the east exterior wall. If left unrepaired, the church’s board of trustees said the deteriorating areas of the building posed a long-term threat to the structural stability of the main building and sanctuary.

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Klimesh, Bergan look forward to 2025 legislative session

Thursday, January 2, 2025 11:25 am

Iowa District 32 State Sen. Mike Klimesh (R-Spillville) and District 63 State Rep. Michael Bergan (R-Dorchester) are ready to get busy in the new year.

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Stable Steeples: First Lutheran Church avoids ‘Roofageddon’ via successful capital campaign

Thursday, January 2, 2025 9:24 am

An iconic Decorah church was on the verge of ruin in 2019, but thanks to a devoted congregation and an award-winning construction company, First Lutheran Church’s steeple still blesses the community’s skyline and will likely continue to do so for generations to come.

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More than a commodity: Euphoria Coffee aspires to connect coffee farmers with consumers

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 10:20 am

Euphoria Coffee owner Nick Yost knows his joe. He admits he can easily venture into the proverbial weeds when it comes to coffee — from growing and roasting to grinding and brewing — but he’s also capable of pouring a simple cup of black coffee. Yet he and his business partner Trevin Jensen aim to provide their customers with something more.

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County supervisors share concerns about recent state tax law changes

Friday, December 20, 2024 12:59 pm

State legislation is causing rural counties to be more concerned over how they will fund future projects and maintenance costs.

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Public voices opposition to county supervisor’s appointment to conservation board

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 4:04 pm

“We want to know what’s going on, because we hold the responsibility of budgets and how the taxpayer money is spent.”

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Construction of new county landfill shop to begin immediately

Monday, December 16, 2024 1:06 pm

Superior Building Center said the company could begin the project immediately, and it will be finished in 60 days, according to Winneshiek County Sanitary Landfill Manager TJ Schissel.

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Supervisor’s appointment to county conservation board sparks scrutiny

Monday, December 16, 2024 1:03 pm

The Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 on Monday, Dec. 9 to appoint Supervisor Chair Dan Langreck to the county conservation board, and the split decision was met with some scrutiny.

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