Police Department

The Decorah Police Department has just completed their participation in the Special Traffic Enforcement Program (sTEP); which had taken place from March 14th through March 17th. During the sTEP wave, 10 officers from the Decorah Police Department compiled the following statistics:

- 1 O.W.I. arrest was made.
- 8 drivers were warned for Stop Sign/Light violations.
- 1 driver was warned for having no insurance.
- 2 Registration violations were issued
- 8 speeding citations were issued.
- 1 driver was cited for driving while Revoked/Suspended.
- 1 driver was cited for Failure to Maintain Control.
- 6 motorists were assisted by patrol officers.
- 1 Felony level arrest was made.
- 1 Narcotics arrest was made.
- 3 traffic stops were made in reference to faulty/inoperable equipment.

Decorah's pre-wave seatbelt usage was recorded as 91% compliance.
Decorah's post-wave seatbelt usage was recorded at 92% compliance.

The National Weather Service advises that all of Winneshiek County will remain under a flood warning until 7 pm this evening.

Excessive runoff from rainfall and snow melt will cause flooding of small creeks and streams, country roads, farmland, and other low lying spots.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks, roadways, and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. Turn around don't drown!

Also continue to consult your local weather forecasts as individual river basins (such as the Turkey River or Upper Iowa River) may have watches or warnings that are in addition to the countywide warning.