Matthew Louis Uthoff, 35, of Decorah was arrested March 26 in the Winneshiek County case involving a lasagna laced with oxycodone. Multiple felony charges filed. Investigation continues. #IowaNews #Decorah #WinneshiekCounty

Iowa woman accused of lacing lasagna in attempt to induce pregnant woman's miscarriage An Iowa woman is accused of lacing a pan of lasagna with a controlled substance in an attempt to cause a pregnant woman to have a miscarriage.

Iowa woman accused of lacing lasagna in attempt to induce pregnant woman's miscarriage

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Board approves several budget actions, advances road pay-step and cuts to public-health budget Supervisors approved a DOT budget amendment, moved forward on a road-department pay-step proposal for a foreman position, approved the W14 project, and voted to reduce the public-health budget after discussing a roughly $93,000 shortfall and departmental responsiveness.

Winneshiek County's Board of Supervisors made critical budget decisions, including a controversial cut to the public-health budget amid a $93,000 shortfall.

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Supervisors approve Bridge 307 resolution and cooperative agreements; equipment purchase discussed Winneshiek County supervisors approved a resolution for Bridge 307, authorized a '28e cooperative agreement and a consultant contract to support a future BUILD grant application, and discussed a timely truck purchase opportunity; Bridge resolution and agreements passed unanimously.

Winneshiek County supervisors have made crucial decisions on infrastructure, including a unanimous approval for the Bridge 307 resolution and a strategic cooperative agreement for future funding.

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Supervisors weigh reapplying for BUILD grant and review Bridge 307 bids that exceed estimates County staff said they will consider reapplying for a multi-county BUILD grant (cost to reapply estimated at $3,000) and reported Bridge 307 bids came in about 15% over the engineer's estimate; the board will take the bridge award decision up at the January meeting.

Winneshiek County is gearing up to resubmit a crucial multi-county BUILD grant while facing unexpected costs for Bridge 307 that could impact future projects.

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Winneshiek County approves valuation report; supervisors discuss levy, library funding and infrastructure needs Supervisors approved county valuation reports showing about 9.52% growth in taxable value; after statutory rollbacks the county expects roughly $412,549 in new property tax revenue and board members debated how to allocate one-time gains and address rising rural fund obligations.

Winneshiek County's recent valuation report reveals a 9.52% increase in taxable value, sparking crucial discussions on how to manage new property tax revenue amidst rising service obligations.

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Emergency manager warns of 911 funding shortfall as county budget lines shift Emergency management coordinator Sean Schneider told supervisors the county’s emergency-management budget has some one-time savings but the 911 system faces a projected structural deficit; he urged planning for recurring costs and noted a required radio upgrade of roughly $70,000 every five years.

Winneshiek County's emergency management chief warns of a looming $195,000 shortfall in 911 funding, highlighting the urgent need for revenue changes to keep emergency services afloat.

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Upland regional planner asks Winneshiek County for higher dues, cites housing rehab and Safe Routes projects A Upland Regional Planning representative asked the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors to raise its annual membership dues to $19,668 and described recent regional housing rehab work, Safe Routes planning and federal/state grant matches. Supervisors did not take a funding vote at the meeting.

Winneshiek County is being asked to raise membership dues to $19,668, a strategic move to unlock crucial funding for housing rehab and vital regional projects.

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Winneshiek supervisors back drafting ISAC amicus letter on eminent domain; possible small financial support to be considered Supervisors agreed to have Andy draft a letter supporting an ISAC amicus brief asking counties to retain decision-making control over eminent domain issues; the board will consider a monetary contribution and place the item for action next week.

Winneshiek County supervisors are stepping up to defend local authority against eminent domain challenges by drafting a crucial support letter for an ISAC amicus brief.

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Hey Winneshiek County! Julie will be at the Landing Market tomorrow at 6pm - we'll see everyone there!
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State AG fights to strip county's funding over Republican's Facebook post Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is continuing to pursue a lawsuit against Winneshiek County and its sheriff, Dan Marx, for allegedly violating Iowa law by discouraging law enforcement from cooperati...

If I’m reading this correctly, it sounds like someone needs to start a fundraiser immediately to support this #Iowa, #WinneshiekCounty since the state is threatening to punish them! Anyone here who can do that? The sheriff doesn’t trust ICE. #fuckICE

County task force allocates $19,000 for mental health outreach services Task force approves funding to enhance outreach efforts for mental health crisis support.

Winneshiek County is stepping up to tackle mental health crises with a new $19,000 funding boost for outreach services!

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Mission County Task Force proposes opioid settlement funds for local treatment programs Task Force recommends $19,000 to sustain UCS Healthcare's opioid treatment operations in Decorah.

In a critical meeting, Winneshiek County leaders are debating a $19,000 proposal to sustain vital local opioid treatment services—will they rise to the challenge of combating the opioid crisis?

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Cute fox family!

Had to sneak up with a blind prior to dawn and then wait for them to come out. 3 hours later!

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Iowa A.G. opens investigation of sheriff after his remarks about ICE detentions - Radio Iowa Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird says she has opened an investigation into a northeast Iowa sheriff who has said his department will not help Immigration and Customs Enforcement take unconstitutional...

Iowa A.G. opens investigation of sheriff after his remarks about ICE detentions

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