Elkader demolition delayed by winter weather
Elkader officials have postponed demolishing 12 flood damaged structures to due heavy snow and cold, delaying bids until spring. Asbestos cleanup is done, with architectural salvage by the Elkader Historical Society and AmeriCorps volunteers aiding Preservation Iowa. 10 buyout homes await relocation.
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Pat McTaggart Corre
Elkader
Turkey River
Jennifer Cowsert
Consert
Elkader Historical Society
AmeriCorps
Preservation
Iowa
Ilowa
25 Pets Rescued as Owner Arrested in Fayette County
Twenty five animals were rescued during a Fayette County animal neglect probe. A search warrant at 6238 40th St in Aurora led to 22 dogs and 3 cats being removed. Susan Rose Purcell- Varnell, 56, faces 22 counts of animal neglect along with charges for dead bodies disposal and breeder license violations, and was jailed.
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Aurora
Fayette County
Sheriff's Office
40Th St
Susan Rose Purcell- Varnell
Riverside City Council Considers Gun Permit Rules
Regional roundup notes Riverside City Council plans to discuss a proposal on gun permit decisions at Monday’s meeting. Iowa counties such as Woodbury reject similar measures amid a new state gun law that limits local sheriffs’ discretion, requiring written explanations for denials and restricting eligibility to specific causes.
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Riverside
Iowa
Woodbury County Supervisors
Fire destroys maintenance shop at Innovative Ag Services
A maintenance shop at Innovative Ag Services in Independence burned early Wednesday, with firefighters dousing flames using water and foam. No injuries were reported. the fire destroyed the shop and machinery including a fertilizer truck. Pesticides and oil stored inside prompted environmental caution, with DNR monitoring runoff and a dike built to shield the Wapsipinicon River. An investigation into the cause is underway.
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Independence
Innovative Ag Services
11Th St
Roger Kremer
Independence Fire Department
Kremer
Department of Natural Resources
DNR
Kevin Baskins
Decorah eagle cam upgrade offers stunning nest footage
The new PTZ camera above the Decorah Fish Hatchery bald eagle nest boosts viewing of courting, nest refurbishment, and future egg hatchings. Operated by Raptor Resource Project, upgrades funded by Iowa donors and a Upper Iowa Audubon grant, with enhanced bandwidth and ad-supported hosting.
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Decorah Fish Hatchery
PTZ
Decorah
Bob Anderson
Bluffton
Raptor Resource Project
Anderson
Luther College
Raptorresource.org
Ustream.tv
Decorah-Eagles
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Clayton County Board of Supervisors
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