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Earth Day Festival at fairgrounds April 20

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 3:24 pm

During the event, explore the latest in recycling, composting, solar power, electric vehicles, native planting, wildlife habitat, conservation practices and more.

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Existing Lansing Bridge on track to reopen by the end of April

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 12:54 pm

“It’s on track to definitely be operational by the end of the month,” said Clayton Burke, IDOT project manager on the Lansing bridge project.

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Celebrating the Co-op

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 12:38 pm

The Footnotes delighted the crowd at the Oneota Community Co-op’s 50th anniversary celebration.

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Know your Driftless Neighbor: Nick Zielinski

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 12:27 pm

From your next-door neighbor to that one down on main street, a face you see around town or a name you hear over and over, these are your Driftless Neighbors.

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Reports from the Winneshiek County Sheriff

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 10:24 am

Following a traffic stop on Highway 9 near Ridgeway at 9:02 p.m. March 26, 44-year-old Fredrick Jones of Postville was charged and arrested for driving while barred and taken to the Winneshiek County Jail. Amber Baker, 19 of Calmar, was …

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Iowa farmers encouraged to remain vigilant against threat of HPAI

Monday, April 15, 2024 1:40 pm

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship today provided an update on the continually evolving situation regarding the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle and poultry flocks in other states, strongly encouraged both dairy farmers and poultry producers to heighten their biosecurity protocols and practices, and reminded consumers that pasteurized milk and dairy products are safe to enjoy.

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Driftless Puzzle Solutions for April 16

Monday, April 15, 2024 11:58 am

Driftless Puzzle Solutions for April 16.

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Prom season

Monday, April 15, 2024 11:29 am

Decorah High School and South Winn 2024 proms are in the books! Check out the Public Opinion Newspaper for photos.

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Pool 9 river cleanup scheduled for April 13

Thursday, April 11, 2024 12:26 pm

Area residents concerned about preserving the Mississippi River are invited to the Friends of Pool 9 River Cleanup.

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Blaze reported northeast of Decorah

Thursday, April 11, 2024 8:40 am

The homeowners found a livestock building completely engulfed.

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