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Photo Gallery: Oneota Co-op celebrates 50 years

Friday, October 4, 2024 10:38 am

Lush countryside and blue skies made for a picture-perfect celebration Saturday, Sept. 28, as hundreds gathered at Luna Valley Farm to celebrate Oneota Community Food Cooperative’s 50th Anniversary Fall Frolic.

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Jones heading to trial in Allamakee County arson case

Thursday, October 3, 2024 8:52 am

Mindy Jones is scheduled to appear Nov. 12 in an Allamakee County courtroom to face charges of first-degree arson and misdemeanor animal abuse. The charges came after the fiery destruction of a Waukon commercial building in February of 2022 — the blaze also resulted in the death of a family dog.

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City engineer unveils proposed redesign of Heivly Street

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 6:57 am

Plans for the River Street intersection may include either a traffic circle or an updated four-way intersection.

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Decorah Chamber’s first annual awards ceremony marks 100 years of local history

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 11:48 am

Decorah’s Chamber of Commerce rolled out the red carpet for its inaugural Business Awards event Tuesday, Sept. 24 at the Vesterheim Museum, an event which also marked the chamber’s 100th birthday.

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Overnight parking plan in development

Friday, September 27, 2024 10:13 am

A resolution may be in sight for the city’s longstanding shortage of overnight parking for downtown residents.

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Van Peenen discussion tabled in hope of compromise

Thursday, September 26, 2024 10:01 am

When the Decorah Human Powered Trails group and the Winneshiek County Saddle Club met in August for a discussion regarding activities inside Decorah’s Van Peenen Park, City Manager Travis Goedken had hoped the two groups would be able to put several decades of animosity to bed.

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Amended ordinance aimed at clarifying right of way near Carrie Lee

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 2:55 pm

The Decorah City Council unanimously approved amending a city ordinance, requiring all vehicles stopped at a temporary stop sign located in a school zone to yield to vehicles not otherwise obliged to stop or yield

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Behind the scenes event held at Decorah Airport  

Monday, September 23, 2024 4:36 pm

It was clear skies and no turbulence for everyone who gathered at Decorah Airport last month to see aircraft up close and learn more about future airport improvements as part of the Behind the Scenes program sponsored by Decorah Chamber of Commerce.

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City staff, community members discuss rec facility plans for Dahlen property

Friday, September 20, 2024 3:24 pm

A team of Decorah representatives met with landscape architects Monday afternoon to discuss a proposed recreational facility project to be constructed at the old Dahlen property on Old Stage Road.

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Decorah’s Municipal Building — remodel or rebuild?

Friday, September 6, 2024 3:11 pm

Decorah City Manager Travis Goedken has spent several years working with the Decorah City Council to remedy issues with the city’s municipal building, and their work has gained traction in the past few weeks.    

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