Preservation work continues on the Winneshiek County Courthouse

(This photo shows some of the damage done by water leaks)

The work continues to protect and repair the Winneshiek County Courthouse.

After doing a lot of work on the roof and upper stories of the historic building, county officials are now working to stop some water leaks impacting the building.  "We're making a lot of progress," says County Supervisor Dean Thompson.  He says after solving the major problems the building faced, county officials are now working on finding solutions to some minor issues.

At the top of the newest list is an effort to track down the sources of some persistent water leaks.  Renaissance Restoration of Galena, Illinois was hired recently to do an inspection and make recommendations.  The company says wind-driven water is the main issue.  It believes some inadequate caulking is the leading cause of water getting into the courthouse.  The company is preparing estimates of what work needs to be done and the estimated costs of such projects.  Winneshiek County Supervisors have been presented with a report from Renaissance Restoration and now will await the cost estimates so work can be done on the courthouse next spring.