Winneshiek County News

By Jennifer Bissell Viking fans swarmed the Ames Golf and Country Club Friday and Saturday to root on their Vikings.

Please provide some background information about yourself. Bechtel: I've been married to Sandra for 12 years and she has been owner and operator of Mirror Images in Waukon for a number of years.

Timber pilings have deteriorated and are being replaced with steel pilings, according to Winneshiek County Engineer Lee Bjerke.

Drug charges were filed against two Spillville men after a search warrant was executed at a house at 110 Bridge Street, Spillville, Thursday at about 9:30 p.m. The Winneshiek County Sheriff's Department and K-9 unit, with the assistance of the Decorah-Winneshiek Special Response Team, Decorah Police Department and Dispatch, Iowa State Patrol and ... (more)

The Iowa State Patrol said Melody Simmonds, 16, was headed south on Highway 52 near Postville, when she went off the road just after 10:00 p.m. Troopers said the SUV went into the ditch and rolled several times, before coming to rest on the driver's side, pinning Simmonds under the vehicle.

By Jennifer Bissell In the opening game between two traditionally powerful teams, the Class 3A No.

By Sarah Strandberg The one remaining original county "poor farm" building could be the best candidate for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, according to David Stanley.

From May 11-May 24, the Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce Retail Group is sponsoring a Mother Knows Best campaign to promote local shopping.

A critical connection between Decorah's popular Trout Run Trail and the footpath running through Phelps Park has now been made, thanks to the efforts of volunteers.

By Sarah Strandberg Bob Watson of rural Decorah is running for the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors on a three-part platform: "Energy efficiency, the pursuit of happiness and neighborliness." He was nominated by petition this week for District 1 supervisor.

By Jennifer Bissell The season came to an early end for the South Winn girls golf team as no individuals advanced to regional play.

By Laura Goetzinger Claims the Winneshiek Medical Center Hospital Board violated state open meetings laws have no basis for further action, according to WMC's legal counsel.

Winneshiek County Democrats will hold their monthly central committee meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 17, in the lower level of The Oaks Steakhouse, Decorah.

By Jennifer Bissell It was a tough loss to swallow for the Class 2A No. 15 Decorah boys soccer team Saturday as the Vikes lost at home 4-1 to Dubuque Hempstead.

By Jennifer Bissell Friday wasn't Turkey Valley's day as the Trojan boys golf team competed at the sectional golf meet at Pleasant Valley Golf Course in Elgin.

The U.S. Postal Service's new strategy to keep the nation's smallest post offices open could affect several Winneshiek County ones.

From now until May 24, the Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce Retail Group is sponsoring a Mother Knows Best campaign to promote local shopping.

Three Vikings earned all-NEIC honors Monday by finishing in the top 15 at the conference meet in Decorah.

By Jennifer Bissell Golfers from South Winn and Turkey Valley took to the links Monday at Big Rock Golf Course in Fayette for the Upper Iowa Conference meet.

Daniel Jones of Waterville was listed in critical condition Wednesday morning after being involved in a logging accident Tuesday afternoon.