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Driftless Bites & Brews official contest rules

Thursday, April 7, 2022 12:46 pm

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Greetings from the Statehouse: Iowa’s economy is strong

Friday, March 25, 2022 9:38 pm

For the current fiscal year, state revenues are expected to be $9.1711 billion through June 30. That amount is $110.5 million higher than what the Revenue Estimating Conference had forecast at their December meeting. 

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Thrifting through the Driftless 1: Decorah, and how thrifted items can fill your home

Friday, March 25, 2022 5:26 pm

When I graduated from Luther in May 2021, I was presented with a problem I had yet to encounter in my life: I was moving into a bare apartment, with no furniture to my name – and even less money. 

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Klimesh’s Corner: week ten

Thursday, March 24, 2022 9:35 pm

One bill discussed in committee this week was House File 2431 regarding home-based food establishments and the regulation of small, low-impact home-based business operations.

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Klimesh’s Corner: week ten

Thursday, March 24, 2022 9:35 pm

One bill discussed in committee this week was House File 2431 regarding home-based food establishments and the regulation of small, low-impact home-based business operations.

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Greetings from the Statehouse: The first steps in passing the State Budget

Tuesday, March 22, 2022 8:41 pm

The Justice Systems, Transportation, and Agriculture and Natural Resources budget bills were the first to clear their first hurdle in the Iowa House being passed by the subcommittees. 

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Klimesh’s Corner: Most of the Senate’s ninth week was dedicated to floor debat

Tuesday, March 22, 2022 8:39 pm

The next legislative deadline is quickly approaching . . . 

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Greetings from the Statehouse: historic tax cut signed into law

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 4:33 pm

Thanks to strong leadership and responsible budgeting, Iowa’s economy remains strong – so strong that we have the opportunity to deliver the largest tax cut in Iowa history while continuing to fund Iowans’ priorities.  

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Klimesh’s Corner: exciting week eight in the legislature

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 4:28 pm

We watched the governor sign historic tax relief into law and then watched her tell Iowa’s story on a national stage.

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Klimesh’s Corner: exciting week eight in the legislature

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 4:28 pm

We watched the governor sign historic tax relief into law and then watched her tell Iowa’s story on a national stage.

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2022 Summer recreation contest announced

Saturday, March 5, 2022 5:39 pm

The Driftless Journal is happy to announce their partnership with Decorah Rocks for this summer’s recreational bingo contest: Rockin’ the Driftless! 

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Klimesh’s Corner: Senate budget plans put taxpayers first

Thursday, February 24, 2022 6:42 pm

Week six was the first legislative funnel of the session. It is one of the busiest weeks of the year. 

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Thrifting through the Driftless: An introduction

Wednesday, February 23, 2022 8:16 pm

When I moved to Decorah in 2017, I came to an understanding about shopping. While Decorah boasts many boutiques and big-budget clothing stores, there aren’t many options for people of my station – broke. 

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Change tactics for panfish on winter’s ‘back nine’

Saturday, February 19, 2022 6:25 pm

There is no doubt ice fishers are playing the “back nine” of winter in the Driftless, but make no mistake, the hardwater season is far from over. 

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Greetings from the Statehouse

Wednesday, February 16, 2022 10:37 pm

This week, the Iowa House passed a bill to set the percent growth for Supplemental State Aid for K-12 schools at 2.5%. This equates to a $159 million in new money for K-12 public schools.

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Klimesh’s Corner: States with low or no income tax grow more quickly than states with high tax rates

Wednesday, February 16, 2022 10:33 pm

The Gazette this week published a “fact check” on a line from one of my first newsletters of the year . . . 

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Chance encounter leads to Whitewater State Park proposal

Thursday, February 10, 2022 4:11 pm

“Brian’s single,” said Calsey Lensing, friend of Kathy Elsbernd, as she pointed at her guy friend playing pool.

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On aloha time: Spillville wedding embodies love shared

Thursday, February 10, 2022 3:36 pm

“We wanted people to be able to come and sit in the back of their truck if they wanted and just enjoy the day with us.”  

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Greetings from the Statehouse

Thursday, February 10, 2022 3:04 pm

In the first debate of the 2022 Legislative Session, the Iowa House passed a bill to support Iowa biofuels with bipartisan support.

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Klimesh’s Corner: fourth week of the 2022 legislative session

Thursday, February 10, 2022 2:07 pm

The Senate’s tax proposal moved forward this week, giving the public an opportunity to provide feedback on the bold vision for Iowa’s future. 

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