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Driftless Health & Wellness: Physicians say reasonable goal setting key to achieving better health
Monday, January 27, 2025 10:48 am
Local healthcare professionals said small, specific changes may be an effective approach for those whose New Year’s resolutions included improving their health.
Lake Meyer Ice Fishing Derby scheduled for Sunday
Monday, January 27, 2025 10:15 am
The annual Lake Meyer Ice Fishing Derby will be held Sunday, Feb. 2 at Lake Meyer Park.
Opioids among us: Local professionals team up to treat opioid use disorder
Monday, January 27, 2025 10:11 am
Doctors began prescribing mass quantities of opioid pain medications in the early 1990s, and many Iowa counties have begun receiving funds to treat opioid addicts as part of a legal settlement with pharmaceutical companies for more than $50 billion in 2021.
Huinker to retire from Decorah Bank and Trust after 32 years
Monday, January 27, 2025 10:08 am
Huinker has played a role in supporting countless home purchases, construction and renovation projects in the community.
Barneløpet children’s ski/walk event to be held at Decorah Prairie
Monday, January 27, 2025 10:02 am
Area families are invited to participate in the annual Barneløpet, a non-competitive ski or walk event, which will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Decorah Community Prairie.
February book discussions announced
Monday, January 27, 2025 7:51 am
Decorah Public Library staff will host five book discussions in February. The groups are open to the public and newcomers are encouraged to attend.
Decorah’s first ‘refillery’ opens on Water Street
Sunday, January 26, 2025 9:40 am
The owners explained a refillery is a zero-waste store which sells products in bulk — allowing customers to refill their own containers.
Spring show auditions scheduled Jan. 31, Feb. 1
Saturday, January 25, 2025 3:00 pm
Auditions for “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, the New Minowa Players spring show, will be Saturday, Jan. 31, at 6 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 1, at 11 a.m. at New Minowa Players Theatre, 906 South Mill Street, Decorah.
Jones requests new trial following arson conviction
Saturday, January 25, 2025 9:56 am
A former Allamakee store owner, who was found guilty in November 2024 of first-degree arson and animal abuse causing death, is requesting a new trial.
RSV, norovirus among top concerns for area medical professionals this season
Friday, January 24, 2025 3:16 pm
It’s respiratory illness season again, and area medical professionals are reminding the public to take precautions to reduce the spread of potentially lethal viruses.
HF718 effects could prompt future county disaster declaration
Friday, January 24, 2025 10:01 am
Winneshiek County might someday consider applying for a disaster declaration through Winneshiek County Emergency Management if state legislators don’t amend restrictions on generating county property taxes.
Trial date set for Luther student accused of making online threats
Friday, January 24, 2025 9:59 am
A student charged with making terrorist threats against Luther College in Decorah late last year is scheduled to go to trail less than a month after the college holds its final classes of the academic year.
Design of proposed Decorah sports complex one step closer to finalization
Friday, January 24, 2025 9:30 am
City officials met last week with project consultants from engineering firm ISG, which is overseeing Decorah’s proposed sports facility to begin finalizing details for the park. The project is due to break ground soon on a 30-acre property located near the city dog park on Old Stage Road.
Reports from the Decorah Police Department
Thursday, January 23, 2025 11:04 am
Angel Marie De La Garza, age 45, of Decorah was charged with possession of methamphetamine — first offense — and driving while license denied, suspended, cancelled or revoked at approximately 6:37 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 in the 700 block of …
‘If you can’t be first, be better’
Thursday, January 23, 2025 10:59 am
Sometimes folks seem to believe we journalists are supposed to be all-knowing, but unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on your perspective), we aren’t. Take for example, the recent situation at Aase Haugen here in Decorah.
Reports from the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office
Thursday, January 23, 2025 10:22 am
The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a UTV vehicle accident around 7:14 p.m. Dec. 8 near the intersection of 220th Street and 345th Avenue. The driver, Corbin Turner, was found to be injured and was transported …
Steines receives nation’s highest award for science and mathematics teachers, mentors
Thursday, January 23, 2025 9:45 am
This week the White House named Stephanie Steines, a math instructor at Decorah High School, a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
Decorah UPS hub to shutter service counter next week
Thursday, January 23, 2025 9:41 am
The customer service counter at Decorah’s UPS hub — located at 613 Pearl St. — will be closing at the end of January, according to UPS officials.
Decorah Schools awaiting specifics after nationwide data breach
Thursday, January 23, 2025 9:29 am
Officials with the Decorah Community Schools informed families last week the district was one of many affected by a global cybersecurity incident involving an online platform used by many K-12 schools in the U.S.
Vesterheim Museum commemorates 200th anniversary of Norwegian emigration
Thursday, January 23, 2025 7:47 am
In 2025, Vesterheim, the National Norwegian-American Museum and Folk Art School, will commemorate the 200th anniversary of Norwegian emigration with activities, classes and a special exhibit.