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Kasemeier makes first court appearance

Friday, February 2, 2024 1:05 pm

Brandon Kasemeier of Waukon, accused of murdering his wife, Jami Kasemeier, made his first appearance before a Larimer County virtual courtroom Friday morning, Feb. 2.   

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Reports from the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 9:48 am

Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant Jan. 10 at approximately 3:15 p.m. at a residence on 370th Street in Freemont Township, Northwest Winneshiek County. As a result of the search warrant, three subjects were located, arrested and booked …

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CORRECTION – “Yield Chasers”

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 9:05 am

An article in the Jan. 30 edition of the Driftless Journal incorrectly implied that the public is invited.

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Reports from the Decorah Police

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 3:45 pm

A caller reported to law enforcement Jan. 16 at 7:01 p.m. of a male subject, identified as Travis McIntyre was attempting to contact her while a valid no contact order was in place. Upon arrival at the 900 block of …

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Senator Mike Klimesh announces run for reelection

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 11:54 am

Iowa Senator Mike Klimesh announced his intention to seek a second term in the Iowa Senate from District 32. Senate District 32 includes all of Allamakee, Clayton, Howard, and Winneshiek counties. It also includes portions of Fayette and Dubuque counties.

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Klimesh’s Corner: Energy issues and more

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 10:10 am

Last year we passed a bill that ordered the IUB (Iowa Utilities Board) to hire an outside company to perform a detailed review of our existing energy code, something that has not been done in 20 years. The firm selected (London Economics Institute) provided us with a detailed report of their findings.

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Arthaus hosts Community Art Showcase

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 9:52 am

The deadline to submit artwork for this showcase is Jan. 31.

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Two businesses found non-compliant

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 9:46 am

Decorah Police Department conducted iPledge Tobacco/Nicotine Compliance Checks on Jan. 16 throughout the City of Decorah.

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Greetings from the Statehouse: Constituent concerns HSB 542

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 9:41 am

I have received dozens of emails and phone calls from constituents with concerns over the proposed changes to AEAs and the disruption that is anticipated and feared. Many of the emails share information on Keystone AEA, their services, and testimony to the value of the services received by area schools, teachers, and students.

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Decorah preschools host February open houses

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 9:13 am

Parents, guardians and prospective students are invited to visit and explore Decorah’s preschool offerings on the designated date and time.

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