Features
Driftless Outdoors: Fishing for ‘Big Ugly’
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 4:48 pm
Near record low level in the upper Mississippi this month has resulted in generally tough fishing for most sought-after species. But conditions for chasing that M1A1 Abrams tank with fins — flathead catfish — all parameters for a tussle with a titan are in harmonic convergence.
Experienced Adults: Pickleball benefits mind and body
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 4:37 pm
For Delbert Smith, 73, pickleball is more than exercise and entertainment.
“Pickleball saved my life,” said Smith.
Rockin’ the Driftless official answers clue answers announced
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 8:44 am
Although several interpretations of the Rockin’ the Driftless Bingo squares were accepted, here is a list of the official locations on the 2022 bingo card:
Field to Fork: For the love of carrots
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 5:13 pm
Growing up, I did not like carrots. In my defense, and in their dishonor, they were boiled to smithereens until all their life was gone.
Driftless Bites and Brews Bingo winners announced
Monday, September 19, 2022 6:41 pm
George Haven left lasting legacy of travels, history with The Wall in Chatfield
Friday, September 9, 2022 9:00 pm
George A. Haven, of Chatfield, Minn., was a different sort of man, not odd, but well educated, and a fellow who townsfolk might say, “walks his own path.”
For the Record: Decorah’s “Pilot to Permanent” intersection projects explained by city engineer
Friday, August 26, 2022 9:46 pm
In this edition, Decorah City Engineer Jeremy Bril, P.E., Ph.D., CFM, discusses several forthcoming temporary traffic patterns to be implemented at intersections of heightened concern.
BINGO in the park Sept. 18
Wednesday, August 24, 2022 6:55 pm
Join Driftless Multimedia and Decorah Rocks to play bingo in the park.
Driftless Outdoors: Prospecting for dog days panfish
Friday, August 19, 2022 9:43 pm
August kicked off with the lowest river levels seen on the Mississippi since 2006. The flow was about 18 inches lower in 1988 and 1967. Back then siltation wasn’t a factor on pool 9. But it certainly is today.
Field to Fork: Savor the Season – Heirloom Tomato Galette
Wednesday, August 17, 2022 3:38 pm
For me, the true peak of Iowa’s summer is a perfectly ripe, juicy tomato picked off the vine and eaten right then, still warm from the sun.
For the Record: City Manager discusses proposed Kwik Star on College Drive, Decorah
Wednesday, August 3, 2022 5:05 pm
In this edition, Decorah City Manager Travis Goedken helps clarify and define the stance of the City of Decorah and the role of its associated boards, councils and commissions on the proposed private sale of commercial property on College Drive to Kwik Star for the construction of a third store within the city limits.
Field to Fork: Reconnected Farms Oyster Mushroom Stir Fry
Thursday, July 28, 2022 12:01 pm
Once you learn the ways of the wok you will be able to incorporate anything you want into your stir fry and can get crazy with combinations until you find the perfect stir fry for your taste buds.
For the Record: Goedken gives the straight scoop on the city of Decorah’s ad hoc housing committee
Monday, July 25, 2022 8:42 pm
(For the Record is the first of a series of informational articles aimed at helping clarify some of the hot-topic issues facing the city of Decorah currently.)
Slidin’ Sand for Summer Walleyes
Thursday, July 21, 2022 2:17 pm
With stable weather and river levels, it’s a little easier dialing in a fish catching pattern. However, the river is a democracy—the fish get a vote, too.
More than Birds and Bees
Thursday, June 30, 2022 12:38 pm
An interview with Dr. Kirk Larsen, Luther College professor of biology
More than Birds and Bees
Thursday, June 30, 2022 12:38 pm
An interview with Dr. Kirk Larsen, Luther College professor of biology
Driftless Outdoors: Backwater buffet features 130 entrees
Friday, June 24, 2022 9:09 pm
If river levels follow USACE predictions the next two weeks, provided will be some of the best fishing Old Man River can offer.
Celebrating Dairy Month: 56 years of cows and steers
Wednesday, June 22, 2022 8:48 pm
LeRoy McClintock concludes dairy career winning Pioneer award
Green, Scapes and Bulbs: Garlic 3 Ways
Wednesday, June 22, 2022 8:26 pm
Most people think of garlic as a winter storage vegetable or a late summer harvest, but many are surprised to learn the garlic plant is edible (and enjoyable) at many stages – not just the dried and cured bulb most people know.
Celebrating Dairy Month: Elsbernd family serious about dairy, now and for future generations
Friday, June 10, 2022 8:56 pm
The Elsbernd Family of Calmar was recognized by the Winneshiek County Dairy Association as the Distinguished Dairy Family this spring.