Homestead Law Change for 65 years of age or older

On May 4, 2023, Governor Reynolds signed House File 718, establishing a homestead tax exemption for claimants 65 years of age or older. In addition to the homestead tax credit, eligible claimants who own the home they live in and are 65 years of age or older on or before January 1 of the assessment year are now… …

Cancellation of April Monthly Meeting for the Historic Preservation Commission

We regret to inform you that the April Monthly Meeting for the Historic Preservation Commission has been cancelled due to an unforeseen medical emergency that has arisen for one of our scheduled presenters. The presenter was expected to give a presentation on April 8th, and as a result of the medical emergency, we have decided… …

New ArcaSearch

New: Historic Record Search Available at: https://gov.arcasearch.com/usiawin/

News from Winneshiek County Secondary Roads Roadside Management

The Winneshiek RVM Technical Committee met to review the progress of the Winneshiek County Secondary Roads Roadside Management program with the Roadside Manager recently. This committee is comprised of residents of Winneshiek County with backgrounds in agriculture, conservation, public safety, education, utilities, government and non-government organizations. This committee assists in outreach, education, guidance based scientific… …

FEMA News Release Winneshiek County Flood Maps

Appeal notice for FEMA 90 day appeal period of the FIRM (Flood Insurance Rate Map) for Winneshiek County. Winneshiek County has been notified that FEMA has begun a 90-day appeal process on the proposed flood hazard determinations (FIRM or Flood Insurance Rate Map) for Winneshiek County.  The 90-day period has begun on Nov 24, 2022. … …

Fact Check Friday

Our final #FactCheckFriday before #Election2022 responds to #disinformation circulating encouraging voters to return absentee ballots to their polling place on #ElectionDay. Rely on trusted sources for election info. For info visit sos.iowa.gov/electionsecurity #TrustedInfo2022 GRAPHIC: Claim+Fact+11.png (1600×900) TWITTER: (7) Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate on Twitter: “Our final #FactCheckFriday before #Election2022 responds to #disinformation circulating encouraging voters… …