A complaint was filed by Governor Reynold’s Office against Sheriff Dan Marx and Winneshiek County for an alleged violation of Iowa Code Chapter 27A regarding a statement from Sheriff Marx to the “People of Winneshiek County.” The Iowa Attorney General’s Office initiated its investigation of the complaint on February 7, 2025. On February 14, 2025, the Sheriff provided the … [Read more...]
Houston County Board Honors Longtime Employee
At its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 1, the Houston County Board of Commissioners (BOC) thanked Cindy Augedahl, administrative legal assistant, for her exceptional 46 years of dedicated service to Houston County residents. The board formally accepted her resignation and retirement, effective May 1, 2025. Chairman Eric Johnson called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. with … [Read more...]
Fugitive Captured in April 1 Pursuit through Multiple Counties
On April 2, 2025, the Houston County Sheriff’s Office received a call from the U.S. Marshalls advising of an active felony warrant for Tyler Pierce (39 years old) out of Iowa. Later that morning around 10 a.m., the Houston County Sheriff’s Office Deputies located Mr. Pierce driving a silver Honda Accord in the city of Spring Grove. While conducting a felony traffic stop, … [Read more...]
Drury’s 100 Years
Every building and every business has a history – a story to tell. And, this story started more than 100 years ago when founder, Reuben C. Drury, championed this venture in 1925. Reuben and his generations of successors have always known that it is about the people. It’s about the amazing and dedicated employees. It’s about exceeding customers’ expectations so they are … [Read more...]
Extended School Year Program Planned for Fillmore Central
At the March 25 Fillmore Central School Board meeting, Superintendent Heath Olstad reported that the elementary school is in the middle of conducting the annual MCA testing. The 19 high school juniors who chose to take the ACT took it earlier that day. Parent teacher conferences were held on March 6 and the end of the 3rd quarter is on March 27. Congratulations were extended to … [Read more...]
Houston County Commissioners Approve Labor Agreements, Salt Purchase, Opioid Fund Expenditures
The Houston County Board of Commissioners (BOC) convened for their regular meeting on March 25, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Chairman Eric Johnson led the meeting, beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance. The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the previous session on March 18. There were no public comments or items on the consent agenda. The commissioners … [Read more...]
Rushford Approves Police Cameras
After careful consideration, the Rushford Council unanimously approved implementing a Body Worn Camera Program for the Rushford Police Department officers. Rushford Police Chief Adam Eide was present at the March 24 meeting to answer any questions. Notice was published and posted encouraging interested persons to provide comments and/or attend the public hearing. According … [Read more...]
Caledonia Interviews Engineering Firms, Hires Parks & Recreation Manager
Caledonia City council members interviewed three engineering firms - WHKS, SEH, and Davy Engineering - at the council’s March 24 meeting to serve as the town’s civil engineer. The city’s current civil engineering firm, Bolton & Menk, was unable to attend the meeting and will be interviewed at a later date. After introducing themselves and their organizations, Mayor … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Approves Ambulance Contracts for 2025
Ambulance Contract Service payouts were approved at the board’s March 25 meeting. The county agrees to pay each of the services $6,000 during the term of the agreements for the period of January 1 through December 31, 2025. The ambulance services agreements include Chatfield, Harmony, Lanesboro/pay to Preston, Mabel, Preston, Rushford and Spring Valley. Other Business in … [Read more...]
Random Acts of Kindness at R-P
At the regular Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting on March 17, Kelly Smith, R-P school social worker, and Lindsey Olson, elementary counselor, shared the curriculum they are using with the elementary students this year. Random Acts of Kindness is MTSS (multi-tiered systems of support) program. Tier one includes all of the students schoolwide. Tier two is more targeted; … [Read more...]