Josh Meyer, a 2010 graduate of South Winneshiek High School, stands atop a stack of shrimp tanks at Sherlock Shrimp in Ridgeway. The 24-year-old aquaculture enthusiast, who has been with the company since nearly day one, works day in and day out to monitor the 46 standing tanks that occupy the former Ridgeway Elementary School. (Zakary Kriener photo)

'It's elementary, my dear' at Sherlock Shrimp

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

In northeast Iowa, farming is a term that is familiar to everyone. Winneshiek County is plenty familiar with corn, soybean, hog, and cattle farming. Even poultry, goats, and sheep can be found around the county. 

In 2015, however, a new type of farming made its debut in Ridgeway. In what was once filled with chalkboards, books, and desks, Sherlock Shrimp moved into the former Ridgeway Elementary School. The name was derived from a twist on both the building’s history and a phrase spoken by a world-famous detective, its “elementary, my dear.”

Elgin Librarian Lisa Leuck, left, is pictured with Friends of the Library President Carol Katsumes, at the conclusion of this year’s annual book and media sale. The event is much anticipated by the community and others appreciate the opportunity to purchased good, used books, DVDs, picture books and even postcards and puzzles. (Janell Bradley photo)

Elgin library's book sale a real treasure

Janell Bradley

Contributing Writer

To say the Elgin Library’s annual book sale is a much-anticipated event is an understatement, as anyone who has found a bargain book, puzzle, postcard or music CD will readily attest.

A project of the library’s “Friends” group, the event has been held for a number of years and benefits the purchase of new books and other library projects.

Welcome Chase home!

Help welcome Chase Aeschliman home between 5:45 and 6 p.m. Friday, March 11, by lining the streets up to the Wadena City Park where he will stop to say hi.

Be sure to break out your #TeamChase gear and signs or make new ones for this joyous occasion and well-deserved homecoming.