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State’s solution for chronic school absences needs some more work
Thursday, October 3, 2024 9:30 am
It’s hard to blame state legislators for trying to do something about chronic school absences, but I don’t know that lawmakers hit the nail on the head this time around.
Hoping to see that white flower cross the finish line
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 9:04 am
When I was a young boy — probably in second grade — my mother brought home a picture book. There were no talking animals. There were no valiant princes on noble quests. This one was meant to help me understand the reality that my grandfather — her father — had Alzheimer’s disease and that one day we would ultimately lose him to it.
We news folk are of but common clay
Monday, September 23, 2024 4:37 pm
There are times when I long for the olden days of newspaperism (no, not a real word, but perhaps it should be). Admittedly, were that the case, I’d have to layout pages by hand with literal typesets, hire some young person to sit beneath the press while melting lead over an open flame and probably hang out at the railway station to get all the good news tips, but the leeway publications of that era were afforded sometimes is quite appealing.
The column every editor has to write from time to time
Monday, September 23, 2024 4:22 pm
It’s hard to complain about a local opinion page that’s packed full of letters to the editor. That’s a good thing. It means people are paying attention. It means people care.
White whales are still out there — and they’ll still cost you
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 3:41 pm
Not sure how I manage it, but my home improvement ideas never work out well.
Iowans likely looking to Dakotas for decision on proposed Summit pipeline
Thursday, August 29, 2024 2:28 pm
A recent decision from South Dakota’s highest court may be the determining factor in whether portions of an $8 million carbon pipeline extend through northern Iowa.
Know your Driftless Neighbor: Meet the Jiraks
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 4:51 pm
“Work hard at everything you do, and it will all come out real good.” Words of wisdom from 93-year-old Blanche (Doubek) Jirak. Ron and Blanche Jirak celebrated 73 years of together earlier this year. The 96 and 93-year-old, respectively, have called Protivin home for 67 years.
Driftless Puzzle solutions August 6
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 9:28 am
Across 3. ‘The Heater from Van Meter.’ (Bob Feller) 5. U.S. President Hoover was born in this Iowa town. (West Branch) 7. One of the two rivers that border Iowa. (Missouri) 8. Official state rock (geode) 11. Iowa’s southernmost county. …
Driftless Neighbor: Meet Siri Steven
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 2:02 pm
Siri Steven’s presence is unmistakable around Decorah. She’s often clad in kaleidoscopic, groovy dresses and funky, chunky sandals, with long brown ringlets framing her befreckled ever-smiling visage. Siri is passionate about being sustainable and finding new purpose in used items. She has a talent for sewing and dreams of upcycling fabric into unique and vibrant dresses.
Driftless Puzzle Solutions for July 23
Thursday, July 25, 2024 11:58 am
Driftless Puzzle Solutions for July 23. Across 4. The _______ is a nickname given to a group of young actors who frequently appeared together in films in the 1980s. (brat pack) 5. ‘I love the smell of _____ in the …
Sunflower Child Development is meeting a growing community need
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 2:14 pm
The Sunflower Child Development and Discovery Center, an exciting addition to Winneshiek County’s community services has recently opened part of its facility. After years of project planning, fundraising and finally construction, the childcare portion of the facility opened its doors on Monday, June 10. The milestone marks the accomplishment of a project that not only addresses the critical need for more childcare slots in the area but also promises to enrich the lives of young children through public access to the innovative indoor play areas in the Discovery Center.
Driftless Foodie: Pizza Finale!
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 8:58 am
In all of the pizzas that I’ve consumed, the ones that stood out the most always had one ingredient: Good quality olive oil or some sort of finishing oil swirled over top.
Driftless Foodie: For the love of Pizza Part 2 – the sauce!
Monday, June 17, 2024 12:41 pm
You need to make sure you have not only a really good tasting sauce, but also the right ratio of sauce to crust to prevent a soggy bottom. No one likes a soggy bottom.
Driftless Business spotlight: Waukon Family Chiropractic opens
Monday, June 17, 2024 12:37 pm
Everything fell into place for Dr. Jackie Barz. The recent chiropractic school graduate moved to Waukon last fall and now she’s has opened her own practice.
Know Your Driftless Neighbor: Meet Katy Buck
Friday, June 14, 2024 2:24 pm
“Yeoman Bolder”, “911 Dispatch”, “Weezer”, “Crazy Rock Lady” are just a few monikers for Decorah’s resident rock royalty, Katy Buck. If you have ever found a beautiful painted rock whilst wandering around Decorah and the numerous trails and landmarks, Katy has probably touched or painted that rock.
Driftless Foodie: For the love of Pizza Part 1 the dough
Thursday, June 6, 2024 10:48 am
We’re never promised tomorrow. So, enjoy every single slice of pizza.
Beef Month: Being [ Beef ] Queen is more than a pretty crown – it’s a way of life
Friday, May 31, 2024 11:10 am
In Winneshiek County – where people are outnumbered by cattle five-to-one – being crowned Winneshiek County Cattleman Association’s Beef Queen is more than just a sash and pretty crown –it’s a way of life.
Driftless Outdoors: Successful May anglers are not deep thinkers
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 3:03 pm
Pride won’t allow wannabe pro anglers that spend Saturdays flying up and down the river in $100,000 bass boats to admit they got “skunked”. They will tell you time on the intimidating Mississippi was spent “eliminating unproductive water”.
Echoes of the Past: Hand-washing project is success
Monday, May 13, 2024 3:47 pm
The Kendallville School, one of the fine rural schools of Winneshiek County, is proud of its hand-washing projects.
Driftless Bingo is back for Summer 2024!
Monday, May 6, 2024 9:50 am
Who’s ready for another summertime adventure in the Driftless? The team at Driftless Multimedia has designed and coordinated a fantastic BINGO contest for this summer to help our readers explore this area and find those unique shops, restaurants, attractions and places that can become their new favorite experience!