Work begins on final courthouse remodel phase

Decades-old water damage was discovered in the first-floor break room of the Rock County Courthouse last week. County Administrator Kyle Oldre shows the extent of the damage, which is also expected in the county administration office. Mavis Fodness/Rock County Star Herald Photo

Decades-old water damage was discovered in the first-floor break room of the Rock County Courthouse last week. County Administrator Kyle Oldre shows the extent of the damage, which is also expected in the county administration office. Mavis Fodness/Rock County Star Herald Photo

News 4 February 2026

Work begins on final courthouse remodel phase

Demolition began last week on the final remodeling phase at the Rock County Courthouse.

The $87,251 bid from Empire Building Construction of Sioux Falls was the lowest of two bids commissioners approved Jan. 20.