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Robles named Spring Grove Syttende Mai Grand Marshals

Monday, May 13, 2024 3:51 pm

Judy and Alan, both of Norwegian heritage, agreed they love their work and enjoy helping families through difficult parts of their lives. And they’re involved in their church and community because they like helping to ensure the “good and caring spirit” of Spring Grove continues to flourish.

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Turkey Valley FFA’s high-tech growing strategies yield promising results

Friday, May 10, 2024 7:32 am

The FFA members agreed their entire chapter is excited to show off what their self-sustaining greenhouse can do during its annual Flower Fest, which is being held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 11 and 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 18.

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This photo, taken by a Decorah police officer and used as evidence during Hansen’s court case, shows how Hansen affixed the Gadsden flag to the city’s light pole in front of Club 45 in September 2023. Hansen was originally charged with trespassing on government property, because after he was made aware of the violation, he refused to remedy it, according to court documents. But, that charge was later amended to a municipal infraction, because the City reportedly didn’t want Hansen to incur a criminal charge for the incident.

Hansen found not guilty after September 2023 flag-flying incident

Thursday, May 9, 2024 9:55 am

City ‘disappointed,’ not changing flag policy

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Iowa Rotocast wins Freeport parcel with $300,000 bid

Thursday, May 9, 2024 2:02 am

The dispute over whether or not the county should sell a piece of floodway fringe property in Freeport came to an end Monday.

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Supervisors unanimously approve county budget – Levy rate increased by nearly $1 due to expensive projects, unfunded mandates

Friday, May 3, 2024 2:25 pm

The Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the county’s proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget, following a public hearing held on the matter, during its regular meeting Monday morning. If approved by the state, the budget would include about a $1 levy rate increase, which County Auditor Ben Steines said is the result of several expensive projects combined with a decrease in valuation.

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The growing business: Plantpeddler owners reflect on 43 years of success

Friday, May 3, 2024 2:19 pm

“We keep growing our wholesale and young plant divisions,” added Rachel Gooder. “In the beginning, retail was 100 percent of our business, but now, we’re about two percent retail, and the rest is wholesale and young plants.”

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Spectrum Network to host May 3 gala to celebrate 50 years of making people smile

Thursday, May 2, 2024 3:47 pm

The Spectrum Network of Decorah is celebrating its 50th year of serving developmentally disabled adults and the community, and to kick off its celebratory year, the nonprofit organization is hosting a gala themed “Golden Moments!” Friday, May 3, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., at Impact Coffee.

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Driftless Home and Garden: Close to family- Uhlenhakes keep their priorities straight in Ossian home construction

Friday, April 26, 2024 4:03 pm

For most people, part of the stress of building a new house comes from trying to communicate with complete strangers about issues that could affect a family’s happiness and safety for years to come. That stress didn’t exist for Josh and Samantha Uhlenhake when building their new house in Ossian because they knew many of the names and faces doing the work.

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Peace Corps celebrates 63rd anniversary – Ottes reflect on experiences as Peace Corps volunteers

Monday, April 22, 2024 4:03 pm

“I was faced with the two different worlds: Peace Corps or business,” said Otte, a retired Postville High School social studies teacher. “I chose Peace Corps, because I was a student of international relations. That was the smartest thing I’ve ever done, besides marrying my wife and having kids.”

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County considers demolishing bridge, raising speed limit on portion of Middle Hesper Road

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 12:46 pm

At least one rural Decorah bridge has outlived its usefulness and has become more of a safety hazard. Winneshiek County Engineer Michael Kueny shared his concerns about the old bridge during Monday’s meeting of the Board of Supervisors, and he recommended that the bridge be demolished.

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