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WinnMed introduces first baby of 2025 and the first baby born in the newly renovated birthing unit

Thursday, January 9, 2025 9:12 am

The first baby of 2025 and the first baby born in the newly renovated WinnMed birthing unit was Reese Dorothy Woodhouse.

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Decorah seeks IUC decision ahead of MEU vote – Alliant says city’s assertions are unfounded

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 1:43 pm

The city of Decorah has asked the Iowa Utilities Commission to prohibit Alliant Energy from conducting community outreach efforts in Decorah without approval from the commission.

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Bachmurski murder trial back on for March

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 1:35 pm

The trial of a former Decorah man accused of murdering a teenage girl in 2017 will take place as previously scheduled, after he reasserted his right to a speedy trial in a court filing late last month.

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Whittle wins runoff election, city council seat

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 9:36 pm

Decorah voters have selected Cody Whittle to serve as the newest member of the Decorah City Council, according to unofficial election results released Tuesday night. Whittle earned 857 votes for approximately 55.6 percent support at the polls, according to initial …

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Nyanjenga granted deferred judgement in 2023 vandalism case

Saturday, January 4, 2025 8:44 am

Nyanjenga is one of several individuals believed to have vandalized multiple sites in and around downtown Decorah in September of 2023 — early filings in the case indicated some of the offenses were considered hate crimes.

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Decorah approves MEU info ahead of March 4 vote

Friday, January 3, 2025 5:40 pm

Officials with the city of Decorah are moving forward with plans to distribute educational materials to residents ahead of a March ballot measure to potentially establish a municipal electric utility.

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#2 Story of 2024: Decorah Schools finalizing plans for new elementary after successful bond measure

Friday, January 3, 2025 8:34 am

Voters within the Decorah Community School District gave school officials the green light in 2024 for the construction of a new elementary building.

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#1 Story of 2024: 2017 cold case saw 2024 arrest

Friday, January 3, 2025 8:32 am

News of a local murder investigation reached the public’s ears once prosecutors made headway filing additional charges following an arrest in 2024. A former Decorah man was extradited from Georgia, after federal investigators informed the local sheriff’s office the man may have been involved in the 2017 murder of a teenage girl.

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Sheriff’s deputy charged after putting personal purchases on office account

Thursday, January 2, 2025 1:02 pm

An investigation into possible criminal misconduct involving a Winneshiek County Sheriff’s deputy has resulted in charges.

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‘You have to give back’: Schrandt recognized for volunteer role with Pony Express riders

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 10:21 am

A wall just off Edna Schrandt’s kitchen is covered with awards. The Decorah resident’s name is inscribed on certificates and plaques given to her by organizations ranging from local 4-H groups to the Iowa governor’s office.

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