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2023 Election explored – Decorah Nov. ballot detailed by ward

Monday, October 16, 2023 11:58 am

Candidates for city council include Jody Meyer and Brent Parker for Ward 1 representative, Steve Zittergruen for Ward 4 representative, and Emily Neal for At Large.

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P&Z reviews, approves pending city land sale

Friday, October 13, 2023 3:36 pm

The city’s intention with the recent purchase of 30 acres near the dog park on Old Stage Road is to construct ball fields on that space.

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City Council discussion includes Miller Park, streets, land sale, more

Tuesday, October 10, 2023 9:36 am

Stop sign installation at the intersection of Broadway Street and Winnebago Street was discussed. Recent construction at the intersection consisted of bumping out the crosswalks to make pedestrians more visible as well as making the crosswalks safer to use.

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Discussions begin on FY25 Street Improvement Plan

Thursday, October 5, 2023 9:39 am

Heivly Street at forefront

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A life of loves leads to the collection of a lifetime [of memories]

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 2:53 pm

With a quiver in his voice, Wasson’s eyes fill with tears as he continued, “Sometimes I will find a hill in town, drive my tractor up there and listen to the tractor bellow. It’s loud, but it’s a thrill. I love the sound.”

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Decorah Council awards bids, alters council/mayor compensation plan

Wednesday, September 13, 2023 3:20 pm

Currently, the mayor receives a yearly payment of $4,800, and the council members receive $50 per meeting. The ordinance considered would increase the mayor’s payment to $5,200 and council members would be paid for work sessions and committee meetings where the whole body of members is required to attend.

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Bert the Mailman retires after nearly three decades of delivering smiles

Wednesday, September 13, 2023 3:06 pm

Come this Saturday, Lucas will, for his very last time, wake in the darkness of early morning, suit up in his USPS blue and deliver mail. After handing out the last letter and passing out the remainder of packages, when he clocks out at 3 p.m., Bert the Mailman will officially hang up his mail bag and retire as mail carrier.

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Behind the Badge: Officer Trevor Thomas

Wednesday, September 13, 2023 2:08 pm

With only two years of policing experience under his belt, 36-year-old officer Trevor Thomas jokingly refers to himself as “the new old guy” at the Decorah Police Department. But what he lacks in police book knowledge he has more than made up for with his life experiences.

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Council passes ordinances, discusses amendment to age requirement for bar patrons

Friday, August 25, 2023 4:06 pm

Council discussed at-length proposed efforts to reduce underage drinking in Decorah.

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Carlson Park Coalition approved to raise, receive funds for improvements

Friday, August 18, 2023 2:31 pm

“Essentially, instead of donations going to the City of Decorah, the resolution allows funds to be given directly to the Carlson Park Coalition, headed up by Benji Nichols, Brian Fuhrmann and Marla Klocke.”

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