Winneshiek County

08/24/2026

SECONDARY ROADS: A 300-foot section of County Road B16 approximately 5 miles west of Spillville and 0.5 miles north of Timber Road near the National Cemetery will be closed starting Tuesday August 25th at 8 am. The road will remain closed for approximately one week for the replacement of a crossroad culvert. For additional information please contact Winneshiek County Engineer's Office.

08/17/2026

*** Update: River Rd is now open! ***

SECONDARY ROADS: River Rd will be closed approximately 20 feet north of 2905 River Rd, just north of Canoe Ridge Rd intersection on Tuesday, August 18th at 8am to replace a crossroad pipe. Road will be reopened by 4:30pm. Contact the Engineers Office with questions at 563-382-2951.

08/14/2026

***Anyone missing a wallet?***

A wallet was found along Quandahl Rd this week.

If you believe it may be yours, please contact the Engineers Office at 563-382-2951 with identifying details so we can confirm ownership.

📍 Found: Quandahl Rd

Please share this post to help get the wallet back to its owner!

08/09/2026

SECONDARY ROADS: The Frankville Road, Co. Rd. W4B, will be closed beginning Monday, August 10th at 9am to through traffic from Iowa Highway #9 to the Winneshiek / Allamakee County line, approx. 1 mile east of the town of Frankville. Expect 10 to 15-minute delays for paving & construction operations. One-lane traffic will be maintained for local residents. Look for flaggers, traffic control signs, workers, and stopping traffic. Heavy trucks and equipment will be on the roadway. The road is expected to be closed for several months. Contact the Winneshiek County Engineer's office with questions at 563-382-2951.

07/21/2026

WE ARE HIRING!
Winneshiek County Veterans Affairs is accepting applications for the position of Administrative Assistant. This is a Full-time position located at the Courthouse. Associate degree or equivalent office experience. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, have excellent computer skills, prior office experience, and the ability to work with the public. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Starting salary is $44,607 ($24.42 per hour). County benefits include health insurance, vacation, sick time, holiday pay and IPERS. Application and job description qualifications are available at the Winneshiek County Veterans Affairs Office. Send cover letter, resume and county application to Winneshiek County Veterans Affairs Office, Attn: Faith Hlubek, 201 West Main St., Decorah, Iowa 52101, or [email protected] by 4:00 p.m. Monday, August 3, 2026, or until the position is filled. EOE.

Winneshiek County Veterans Affairs is accepting applications for the position of Administrative Assistant. This is a Full-time position located at the Courthouse. Associate degree or equivalent office experience. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, have excellent computer skills, prior...

07/21/2026

SECONDARY ROADS: Co Rd W42 will be closed Tuesday, July 21st just north of Lincoln Highway to complete an asphalt patch. Contact the Engineer's Office with questions at 563-382-2951.

07/16/2026

SECONDARY ROADS: Co Rd W42 will be closed Friday, July 17th just north of Valdres Rd from 6am-11am to complete an asphalt patch. Contact the Engineer's Office with questions at 563-382-2951.

07/13/2026

SECONDARY ROADS: All roads in Winneshiek County have been repaired from flood damage and opened!

07/09/2026

SECONDARY ROADS: Flooding

Friday 4:30pm update

***ALL 4 ROADS WILL BE CLOSED OVER THE WEEKEND***

Scenic River Rd will be closing between Wagon Rd & Bluffton Rd as water is approaching the road.

Chimney Rock Rd closed by bridge due to flooding.

360th Street is closed due to flooding.

370th Street between 345th Avenue and 318th Avenue by Harvest Farms is closed due to flooding.

07/07/2026

SECONDARY ROADS: Winneshiek County Roads Department will be concrete patching North Winn Rd north of 337th St beginning Wednesday, July 8th. Travelers should expect single lane traffic during construction. The Engineer's Office expects work to be complete late morning on Saturday, July 11. Contact the Engineer's office with questions at 563-382-2951.