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First plans of North Alley project deemed a positive work in progress

Friday, December 30, 2022 10:39 pm

Ideas for overhauling Decorah’s North Alley district have circulated through the city for more than a decade, but no plan ever congealed. In June 2022, the Decorah City Council resurrected the discussion, meeting with consulting and design firm Bolton & Menk (B&M) to once-and-for-all put the North Alley dream into action. 

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Planning and Zoning discusses changes to Residential Bulk Regulations

Tuesday, December 27, 2022 6:03 pm

According to Ledford, “If we valued the way this part of the city was built, you’d think we would want people to build more neighborhoods like it. And maybe we do. But our laws make that impossible.”

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For the Record: City Manager spills details on Flood Insurance Rate Map

Friday, December 16, 2022 7:20 pm

 “Not all homes within a flood zone are built to the same specifications. FEMA studies have shown that there are more losses with the houses that run along the outer perimeter of established flood zones, with more than 40 percent of flood insurance claims from 2014 to 2018 coming from outside high-risk flood areas.”

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Decorah’s North Alley Project preliminary designs unveiled

Friday, December 16, 2022 7:17 pm

The North Alley project, which has been in talks for more than a decade, is focused on updating the area north of Water Street to be more efficient, safe and pedestrian friendly, it includes the potential rebuilding of John Cline Elementary School.

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Development agreement deadline extended for Fox and Coon Club property

Friday, December 2, 2022 9:14 pm

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PTSD and the holiday season

Wednesday, November 23, 2022 10:32 pm

For military Veterans, the impending holiday season can be a time of depression and anxiety.

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Situational awareness minimizes risk of becoming a crime victim

Friday, November 18, 2022 8:06 pm

In recent weeks, numerous posts and pictures have circulated through social media regarding vehicles being “tagged,” denoting the vehicle operator as vulnerable or a potential target. Decorah Police Chief Dave Smutzler assures readers that nothing of this sort has transpired in the area. 

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One Veteran’s dive into Veterans Affairs

Thursday, November 10, 2022 6:49 pm

Resources, assistance available for the men and women who served

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For the Record: Sidewalks are a hot topic in Decorah

Wednesday, October 26, 2022 4:42 pm

For the Record is part of a series of informational articles aimed at helping clarify some of the hot-topic issues currently facing the city of Decorah. 
Sidewalks have been a hot-button topic as of late, with the implementation of plans for new and repaired sidewalks, as well as changes to the city’s sidewalk code being discussed at length with city staff and council.

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For the Record: Leaf collection ordinance changes explained

Wednesday, October 19, 2022 9:14 pm

In this edition, Jeremy Bril, City of Decorah Enginner, discusses the City of Decorah’s recent changes to the leaf collection program for city residents and businesses, where leaves can no longer be placed in city streets. Bril clarifies and explains the new procedures.  

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