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Decorah Rotary Club ‘binzebo’ project breaks ground at Carlson Park

Friday, March 1, 2024 4:19 pm

In the cold early morning hours of Feb. 16, volunteer Travis Grawin dug a series of eight holes at Carlson Park. They don’t look like much yet, but they are the beginning of a new phase of development for the park, and the site of the Decorah Rotary Club Binzebo. The binzebo (a gazebo made out of a grain bin) will eventually become the entry hub of a brand-new series of bike-optimized trails that can connect back to the park’s existing two-mile loop.

Virtual fishing tournament encourages Iowa walleye anglers to report catches

Friday, March 1, 2024 4:11 pm

This year’s walleye challenge has been expanded to other states across the Midwest and into Canada as part of a larger fisheries research project funded by the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies.

Youth Mentoring Bowl-A-Thon March 23

Friday, March 1, 2024 4:10 pm

Helping Services for Youth & Families announced its annual Youth Mentoring Bowl-A-Thon to be held from 12-2 p.m., Saturday, March 23, at King Pin Entertainment in Decorah.

Reports from the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office

Friday, March 1, 2024 1:22 am

Jeffrey Schmitt, 36, of Fort Atkinson, was arrested Feb. 13 at 9:50 a.m. and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail on an arrest warrant for felony stalking, violation of a protective order, violation of a no contact order and two …

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2023 Iowa ethanol production ticked up to another record

Friday, March 1, 2024 1:11 am

In 2023, Iowa ethanol production increased to a record-breaking 4.6 billion gallons, up from the previous record of 4.5 billion gallons in 2022. Solid corn production combined with some of the most efficient plants in the world drove Iowa ethanol production forward.

Houston to host owl event this weekend

Wednesday, February 28, 2024 3:09 pm

Immerse yourself in owls in Houston, Minn., Friday through Sunday, March 1-3, at North America’s original full-weekend, all-owl event.

Driftless Outdoors: Will we see March weather in April?

Wednesday, February 28, 2024 3:05 pm

Walleye fishing in Pool 9 is phenomenal right now! Last week the “clicker” used to count fish coming across the gunnel of my board recorded 100 walleyes, sauger and perch—by Wednesday.

Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce celebrates 100 Years

Wednesday, February 28, 2024 2:54 pm

The Chamber looks forward to celebrating alongside its members and the community during this landmark year.

Lansing bridge ‘movement’ prompts up to two-month closure

Wednesday, February 28, 2024 2:21 pm

The Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) was alerted Feb. 25 to unexpected movement on the existing Mississippi River Bridge connecting Iowa Highway 9 in Lansing to Wisconsin Highway 82 in rural Crawford County, Wisconsin. The bridge was closed as a result of this discovery, an IDOT report said.

‘Dragons Love Tacos’ featured at book walk

Sunday, February 25, 2024 5:47 pm

Book Walk in Phelps Park from Feb. 26 through March 11.