The Postville Herald

01/08/2026

UPDATE: Sirens did not work at 10 a.m. We will try and test the sirens again at 11 a.m. today (1/8)

NOTICE: Allamakee County Emergency Management Corey Snitker shared that the monthly outdoor warning siren test is set for today Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10 a.m.

Corey Snitker
Emergency Management Coordinator
Allamakee County Iowa

01/07/2026

01/06/2026

Start your year off with the Postville Herald 🗞️
• Postville Herald Year in Review Part I
• Clark named supervisors' chairman
• Supervisors hear RSVP update
• Grants and community support move Postville Clinic project forward
• Schools eye flu bug
• Schroeder concludes 18-year tenure as Luana mayor
• Clayton County 4-H and FFA members weigh in 234 market beef for 2026 county fair
• Emplify Health by Gundersen West Union welcomes Dr. Marschke as Medical Director of Emergency Services
• Candidates for Iowa Secretary of State as featured guest at Jan. 13 meeting of the Allamakee Democrats
• Veterans Memorial Hospital Waukon and Postville Clinic welcome new provider
• Upper Iowa Conference Wrestling Leaders
• Upper Iowa Conference Year in Review
– Balance is keyword for 2025 boys sports
– Turkey Valley, MFL MarMac take multiple girls titles
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01/01/2026

Happy New Year from all of us at The Postville Herald! 🗞️ Thank you for supporting local news and our small-town community. We look forward to sharing more stories with you in the year ahead.

12/31/2025

Starting TOMORROW: Iowa moves from warning to enforcement - hands‑free only while driving. Law Enforcement may now issue citations for any use of electronic devices while driving unless the device is used hands‑free.

Stay safe, Iowans. Team with us to save lives.

12/31/2025

One last drop before the year ends 🕰️🎆🎉
Don’t miss the final publication of 2025!
• Sports Year in Review
– Postville girls teams have breakthrough year
– Soccer, wrestling headline Pirate boys in 2025
• Area communities eye fluoride discontinuation
• County weighs DOT snow fencing at county farm site
• Anonymous donations to new Postville Clinic total $15,000
• Make a New Year's resolution to give blood in 2026
• Allamakee County Conservation to host Full Moon Snowshoe Jan. 2
• Seasonal affective disorder, more than just the winter blues
• First Baby of the Year contest at Veterans Memorial Hospital
• Online Grant Writing 101 workshop scheduled for Jan. 14 Iowa State University Clayton County 4-H & ISU Extension and Outreach
• Winter Festival at Gilbertson's Pond & Nature Center Jan. 10
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12/30/2025

Here is the latest information concerning snow and freezing drizzle this afternoon through Wednesday. Please utilize this information in your planning and coordination.

Snow and freezing drizzle will continue to develop into the area over the course of this afternoon. Highest potential for freezing drizzle will be along and west of the Mississippi River with mostly snow expected east of the Mississippi River. Freezing drizzle and snow may result in slippery road conditions so be sure to take it slow when driving this afternoon.

12/30/2025

Weather-related delivery delay
Due to recent weather conditions, delivery of The Postville Herald and The Outlook will be delayed by one day this week. Under normal circumstances, the paper is available on newsstands Tuesday mornings and delivered to local mailboxes Wednesdays. This week, readers can expect to find the newspaper on newsstands Wednesday morning, with local home delivery through the mail arriving Thursday. Please keep in mind that mail delivery could be further delayed because of the upcoming New Year holiday, as post offices will be closed on January 1.

12/29/2025

Due to weather conditions, our office is closed today. We will reopen tomorrow at 9:00 AM. Stay safe.