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A Night of Relaxation at Motor Mill Historic Site
ELKADER, Iowa — Motor Mill’s "Night at the Inn" event on Saturday, August 10, from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. will feature activities for everyone. The blue-Americana duo Kismet Rendezvous, based out of Minneapolis, will provide live music during the event. They will be playing inside the Stable, the most recently renovated building on site.
Strawberry Point Fire & Rescue end services effective immediately
STRAWBERRY POINT, Iowa (KCRG) - At approximately 8:45 pm, the Strawberry Point Fire Department announced that they have ceased operations. In a message on their Facebook page, the department said the unanimous decision was influenced by a lack of support from the city council and the mayor. The department says...
Strawberry Point Fire Dept. abruptly shuts its doors
STRAWBERRY POINT, Iowa — The Strawberry Point Fire Dept. announced Thursday night that it will be immediately closing. In a Facebook post, the team shared that the decision was made voluntarily and unanimously based on the "continued lack of support from the city council and mayor." Emergency crews from...
Eastern Iowa town’s Fire Dept. ceases operations Thursday night
STRAWBERRY POINT, Iowa (KCRG) – At approximately 8:45 pm, Thursday, the Strawberry Point Fire Department in eastern Iowa, ceased to exist. In a message on their Facebook page, the department said the unanimous decision was influenced by a lack of support from the city council and the mayor. The...
Strawberry Point Fire Department Out of Service Immediately
The Strawberry Point Fire Department has announced they are out of service effective immediately. On their Facebook page Thursday night, the fire department made this post:. “It’s with a heavy heart that the Strawberry Point Fire Department has voluntarily made the unanimous decision to turn our pagers in effective immediately. Our decision has been influenced by the continued lack of support from the city council and mayor. This has had a devastating effect on member recruitment, retention, day-to-day operations and morale.
Lotus Wenona (Huffey) Bulman
Lotus Wenona (Huffey) Bulman, aged 93, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus, her beloved Lord and Savior on the evening of July 9, 2024 at Gundersen Hospital, with family by her side. Lotus was born at home, near Waterville, Iowa, on January 10, 1931 to Walter and Tilda (Olson)...
‘We’re breaking the curse today’
FAIRBANK — Maya Barnes was given a reprieve. The junior catcher popped up a ball into foul territory in the sixth inning of Wednesday’s Class 1A Region 7 quarterfinal. It was just out of the reach of South Winneshiek catcher Avery Humpal and out No. 3 became just another pitch in a one-run game.
CLASS OF 2024 SPOTLIGHT: Ottesen puts love of color to work
2024 Starmont graduate Ellen Ottesen, daughter of John and Sarah Ottesen of Strawberry Point, will be attending a four-year college to major in graphic design. She was involved in volleyball, basketball, track and field, speech, choir, band, DECA, National Honor Society, student council, church, youth group and ESP swim team.
Strawberry Point Fire Department, city admin start talks
STRAWBERRY POINT — A day after The Strawberry Point Fire Department announced they were suspending service immediately, many fire department members and City Administrator Deno Andrews met Friday at the fire station to begin ironing out tensions between city elected officials — who were not at the meeting Friday — and the fire department.
Gates Shines in Decorah Win Against North Fayette Valley
DECORAH — Decorah overwhelmed North Fayette Valley in a one-sided affair on Wednesday, July 3, taking a decisive 10-0 victory. Decorah set the tone early, scoring three runs in the first inning, four in the second, and three in the fourth, while keeping North Fayette Valley off the scoreboard.
From The Winneshiek County Sheriff's Office - Car Accident
One car accident was reported by The Winneshiek County Sheriff's Office on Thursday, July 11. On July 7, The Winneshiek County Sheriff's Office responded to a two-vehicle accident on Higyway 24, just south of Calmar. According to the accident report, vehicle one was traveling west when they saw vehicle two approach from behind.
Driftless Water Defenders Meets in Elkader
The Driftless Water Defenders (DWD) will be meeting on Thursday, July 11, 2024, in Elkader to discuss water quality issues in northeast Iowa. The free meeting, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 11, at the FreedomBank Community Room, 210 South Main St. in Elkader, is one of a series of Driftless Area events hosted by DWD.
More than 300 marijuana plants, nearly 60 firearms seized during search of Fayette County home
RANDALIA, Iowa (KCRG) - A Fayette County man is facing multiple charges after law enforcement officials said they found a large marijuana growing operation and nearly 60 firearms at his home during a search on Monday. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office said the search warrant was executed at the home...
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