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Monona PD defends decision not to release names of those charged in sex abuse cases
The Monona Police Department is drawing public criticism for choosing not to release the identities of individuals charged in months-long sexual abuse investigations. In a July 10 press release, the department said it began investigating multiple sexual assault allegations in November 2023, which later produced other instances of sexual exploitation of minors and pornographic material to/from a minor.
July session of “Let’s Talk Bridges” describes the effects of high water on construction work
Diagram depicts “out in space” construction process on new bridge ... The diagram above shows the “erection sequence” for the new bridge, including the final section that will be floated down the river into place before being elevated to complete its final connection. The truss elements to the immediate left and right of that final float-in section will be left extending out over the river awaiting that final section in an “out in space” construction process further described in the accompanying article. Image courtesy of HNTB Corporation Project Manager Travis Konda.
School board approves assigned parking
Board ‘willing to try’ designated spots, student designs for seniors. The Prairie du Chien Board of Education received several updates, reviewed new policies and approved a request for assigned parking spaces in the high school’s parking lot at their July 8 meeting. The board’s last action approved...
Waukon City Manager advises council of Kwik Trip, Inc. decision to not move forward with plans for current R.W. Pladsen property; Council approves ordinance changes for water rates, vegetation
The Waukon City Council met in regular session Monday, July 15 to address a full agenda of matters. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Arvid Hatlan. During Public Comment, Ian Zahren, an Independent candidate running for the Iowa House of Representatives District 64, discussed being an advocate for small communities like Waukon. Zahren requested feedback from the council for follow-up in Des Moines with council member Steve Wiedner discussing the need for stronger enforcement relating to illegal drugs. Assistant City Attorney Hattie Frana discussed the need for more resources beyond court-ordered mental health related treatment. Zahren noted the approximate 3.5 million dollar statewide opioid settlement with options available to apply for that funding as a city and as a county.
Storm pipe failure adds to list of Keystone Bridge project problems
Like a bad penny, problems surrounding the Keystone Bridge project keep turning up, and this new problem has led to another round of Elkader City Council discussions, finger pointing and frustration. The latest issue stems from deficiencies that were found in April in the 48-inch storm pipe outfall at the...
Robert Sturch
Robert (“Bob, Papa, Stuey”) Sturch, 74, of Harpers Ferry, Iowa, formerly of Waterloo, Iowa, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024, at his home in Harpers Ferry. A military honors service will be held Saturday, Aug. 3, at 1 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park in Harpers Ferry with a luncheon to follow at the Legion Hall. Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon, Iowa, is assisting the family.
Bonnie J. Goodrich
Bonnie J. Goodrich, age 93, of Prairie du Chien passed away Monday, July 8, 2024, at Crossing Rivers Healthcare in Prairie du Chien. She was born in Boscobel on Jan. 2, 1931, the only daughter of Harry and Bessie (Cooley) Miller, and grew up on a farm in rural Crawford County.
Bernice A. DuCharme
Bernice A. DuCharme, age 93 of Prairie du Chien passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Crossing Rivers Health in Prairie du Chien. She was born June 8, 1931, to Everett and Almyra (Shrake) Myers. She grew up near Brodtville and graduated from Patch Grove High School with the class of 1949.
Paul Welsh
Paul Welsh, age 82 of Wauzeka, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024. He was born on Oct. 12, 1941, son of the late Earl and Mae (Payne) Welsh. As well as being strong in his Catholic faith, Paul enjoyed travel, baseball and his love for photography. He is survived...
Virgine Groth
Virgene Mathilde Anna Groth, 100, of rural Elkport, passed away peacefully at MercyOne Hospital in Elkader on July 10, 2024. Virgene was born on Oct. 31, 1923, to Rosetta (Sadewasser) and Alfred Wittman on their farm near Garber, delivered by her grandmother Marie Sadewasser. She was so tiny that her grandmother didn’t think she would live. Her first bed was a shoe box placed in the open wood oven to keep her warm. As Virgene noted, she outlived them all.
Paul Skrypek
Paul J. Skrypek, 85, of Calmar, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of July 5,. 2024 in Williamsport, PA. Born June 24, 1939 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, he was the son of Paul L. Skrypek and Elizabeth. (Wolliver) Skrypek. Paul was a graduate of Wilkes-Barre Township Junior-Senior High School.
Mean Mary To Perform At Elkader
ELKADER, Iowa — Musician Mean Mary will perform at the 1st Annual Lyrics on the Library Lawn at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 20. This music show will showcase songs from all of Mary's albums. The venue is located at Elkader Library, 130 N. Main St., Elkader, Iowa 52043.
Fayette County Sheriff’s Log
At 5:11 a.m. the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a vehicle rollover on C Avenue near 70th Street, approximately one mile east of Arlington. Julia Marie Briggs, 25, of Strawberry Point, was traveling westbound in a black 2014 Ram truck when she lost control, entered the west ditch, and the truck rolled on its top. The Ram is considered a total loss. Briggs received minor injuries, was treated on scene, and released. The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Arlington Fire Department and Arlington Ambulance. This accident remains under investigation.
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