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Jones expected to plead guilty to theft and forgery

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 2:32 pm

“In 20 years of practicing criminal law, for someone to submit to the court through their attorney, a forged record from a doctor, indicating they have a life-threatening situation and need a continuance — I’ve never seen it,” Clinefelter said at that time. “It’s beyond the pale.”

Council approves local housing development’s shift to townhomes

Saturday, July 20, 2024 7:42 am

Plans for a pair of proposed apartment buildings may be changing.  Andy Anderson, a representative of Briar Grove Apartments and Echo Development, presented a request Monday night to the Decorah City Council, regarding the construction of four apartment buildings in …

From drought to flooding: County’s Emergency Management Coordinator shares the dangers of heavy rains

Monday, July 1, 2024 9:40 am

“The storm system kept swirling and building on itself, and it easily spanned the width of Iowa,” Snyder said. “When I look at pictures of Spencer’s neighborhoods underwater, that could just as easily have been houses from the flats (in Decorah).”

All things living and breathing, spiritual and earthly

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 12:03 pm

For indigenous leader Prosper Waukon and his family, community goes far beyond people.

Father and sons prove that everyday heroes are a family affair

Sunday, June 16, 2024 8:27 am

Dan Marx has devoted his life to public service, and now his sons are following suit.

Know Your Driftless Neighbor: Meet Katy Buck

Friday, June 14, 2024 2:24 pm

“Yeoman Bolder”, “911 Dispatch”, “Weezer”, “Crazy Rock Lady” are just a few monikers for Decorah’s resident rock royalty, Katy Buck. If you have ever found a beautiful painted rock whilst wandering around Decorah and the numerous trails and landmarks, Katy has probably touched or painted that rock.

Fravel change of venue granted

Thursday, June 13, 2024 2:43 pm

Motions to suppress testimony, premeditated charges denied

‘Disc-a-Palooza’ disc-throwing this weekend in Mabel

Friday, June 7, 2024 4:08 pm

“We welcome participants of all experience levels – it’s a great way to meet people and have fun with your dog in a low stress environment!”

Beef Month: Being [ Beef ] Queen is more than a pretty crown – it’s a way of life

Friday, May 31, 2024 11:10 am

In Winneshiek County – where people are outnumbered by cattle five-to-one – being crowned Winneshiek County Cattleman Association’s Beef Queen is more than just a sash and pretty crown –it’s a way of life.

P&Z approves Anundsen building rehabilitation

Saturday, May 18, 2024 9:43 am

The end goal for the building is to house 10 residential apartments on the second floor, and the 8,600 sq. ft. main level will be used as commercial space. According to Koester, apartments will include two studio apartments, five one-bedroom units, and three two-bedroom units, ranging from 550 to 1,100 sq. ft. in size.