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City council candidates sound off ahead of special election

Friday, December 6, 2024 4:31 pm

The Decorah Leader contacted each of the three prospective councilmen and invited them to respond to a questionnaire for the benefit of local voters ahead of next week’s special election. Their responses are included here to help inform voters of each candidates views and opinions before polls officially open.

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Othman signs plea bargain in amended sexual abuse case

Thursday, December 5, 2024 8:22 am

Judge returns plea, cites unaddressed aspects of agreement

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Luther student accused of terroristic references to anime series pleads not guilty

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 4:30 pm

A Luther College student accused of making what law enforcement called threatening references to a violent anime series last month has pleaded not guilty to the charge of making terrorist threats.

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Bachelder granted change of venue for upcoming trial

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 4:22 pm

Court opts to ‘err on the side of caution’ in moving sexual exploitation case

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Drug investigation results in multiple arrests ahead of Thanksgiving

Monday, December 2, 2024 4:40 pm

A group of nine individuals were taken into custody on drug charges the day before Thanksgiving, according to information released Monday by the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office executed a search warrant during a traffic stop at approximately …

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Annual Christmas at Luther program nears – Selection from ‘Messiah’ to recognize century-old tradition

Sunday, December 1, 2024 9:04 am

This year’s performances are scheduled Dec. 5-8.

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Whatever you do, don’t stay home during local elections

Saturday, November 30, 2024 1:47 pm

My very first editor moderated live candidate forums each and every election cycle, and he’d always end them by thanking the candidates and telling the public to “vote early, and vote often.” From what little research I’ve done, it’s a bit unclear who exactly coined that phrase but, despite the historical ties to political corruption in Chicago, my old editor used those words with a more humorous tone aimed at encouraging the community to actually get out and vote.

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‘Beautiful secret walkways full of art’ – Empower Decorah series marks third alleyway art installment

Thursday, November 28, 2024 12:38 pm

Few likely spied the small group celebrating in a downtown alleyway this fall, but some may have noticed the addition on the cinderblock wall.

 

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Luther College student jailed for posting online threats

Monday, November 25, 2024 10:39 am

A student at Luther College has been charged with making terroristic threats and jailed early Monday after authorities received word of concerning messages posted to Instagram.

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Bachmurski’s defense seeks info on reported sighting of teen after alleged murder

Monday, November 25, 2024 9:24 am

A former Decorah man accused of killing a teen in 2017 has withdrawn his demand for a speedy trial, and his defense attorneys are now hoping to access documentation regarding a reported sighting of the victim in 2021.

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