Redwood County Sheriff’s Office reported on the 9th at 10:13pm a 21 year old male driving a 2012 Ford Escape was traveling southbound toward Springfield on County State Access Highway 13. His vehicle began to skid due to icy conditions on the roadway and then crossed over the northbound lane entering into the east ditch sideways. The vehicle rolled one and a half times before coming to rest on the passenger side of the vehicle, both the driver and passenger side air bags were deployed. The driver was alert and walking around when deputies arrived on scene. The driver was given a ride to Centra Care ER with no apparent injuries. On the 10th, at 7:10pm a 2015 GMC Sierra driven by a 31-year-old male from Redwood Falls was traveling northbound on County State Access Highway 17 when four cows started to cross the highway. The GMC was unable to brake and struck multiple cows at County State Access Highway 17 & 25. There was damage to the front of the truck and drivers side front fender. No injuries to driver or passenger. Total Value of Loss for the animals and vehicle are Unknown.
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Jackson County Sheriff’s Department reported on the 9th at 7:59am Deputies responded to a one vehicle rollover on Mill Road near County Road 17. At 8:09 am Deputies responded to a two vehicle rear-end crash near the scene of the 7:59 AM rollover. A vehicle rear ended a parked vehicle while that driver was checking on the driver from the rollover. At 10:07am Deputies arrested a 41-year-old male from Waterloo, Iowa on an outstanding warrant from Blackhawk County, Iowa. The warrant was for 2nd Degree Burglary, Voluntary Absence, and 1st Degree Theft. He was charged in Jackson County as a Fugitive From Justice and is awaiting the extradition process to be transferred to Blackhawk County.
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At the Windom City Council meeting on the 7th Councilwoman Jenny Quade reported that the kayak launch that had been fully funded by donations years ago will finally be installed this Spring at Island Park. Discussion was held on the numerous Potholes throughout the City of Windom. According to Quade the City has almost 28 miles of paved surfaces and 5 miles of gravel surface the City crews try to take care of in town. It is imperative as Spring unfolds to slow down and drive cautiously. Quade encourages everyone to be patient, the street crews can only do so much and only when weather and conditions are right. Also The Citywide Cleanup Committee Reported that Spring clean-up for Windom will be set for Saturday, May 20th. There will be up to three mattress pieces picked up by purchasing tags at city hall. Council agreed to a $7 subsidy for up to 2 items per household. The full price is $17 per mattress.
The Clean Up Event will look a little different this year. There will be curbside pick-up for up to 10 large/bulky items at your curb AND two drop site locations in town for you to bring your other items to drop off. Also, there will be NO appliance or electronic pick up. The vendor the City previously used will not be coming back. Residents will have to watch for the 2 appliance and electronic recycling events the County puts on each year. More information will be coming out about this Spring Clean Up event.
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BINGO at BARC has been rescheduled to Tuesday, March 21st at 6:30pm. Doors open at 6pm in the West Gym. One Dollar per card per game. Cash Only is accepted and you must be 18 years of age or older to participate as a player. BINGO is being hosted by the Windom Women of Today. Concessions will be available for purchase.
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The Economic Development Authority of Windom will meet TODAY at Noon in the Windom City Council Chambers.
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The Windom Area School District School Board will be meeting TONIGHT at 6:30pm in the Windom City Council Chambers. You can listen live at MediaSB22 on YouTube.
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The Windom Planning Commission will be meeting Tuesday March 14th at 7pm at Windom City Hall in the City Council Chambers.
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The Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce Beautification Committee is holding their Soup and Breadsticks Gathering to pull for the Raffle winner on Thursday the 16th from 5pm-7pm at the Mountain Lake Community Center, located at 1027 2nd Ave, Mt Lake. Raffle Tickets are $10 a piece and can be purchased up to 6pm on the 16th. Monies raised are going toward the Paver Project at Memory Park. There will be FIVE chances to win. First place wins $500 in Chamber Dollars. 2nd through 5th will win $100 to $400 Chamber dollars. Soup and Breadsticks will be served starting at 5:15pm with a Free Will Donation. If you would like to purchase a chance to win, you can contact the Mt Lake Chamber at 507-822-7564 or you can contact KDOM and we will get you set up with tickets.
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