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Feedlot panel discussion here Feb. 28
Friday, February 17, 2023 12:01 pm
A panel discussion about the recently-established 11,600-head cattle feeding operation in nearby Clayton County is being sponsored by the NE Iowa Peace and Justice Center (NEIPJC) in Decorah on Feb 28.
DCSD narrows field of firms for construction of new school
Thursday, February 16, 2023 10:18 pm
Decorah Community School District (DCSD) has narrowed the field of architectural firms to be considered for construction of a proposed new elementary school. Board members met early Thursday morning after reviewing the preliminary proposals from six firms for consideration.
Driftless Weddings: Ericksons celebrate wedding day in personal style
Thursday, February 16, 2023 10:11 pm
The first three years of the COVID-19 pandemic left many newly engaged couples with tough decisions to consider, like whether to postpone their nuptials; go forward with plans hoping restrictions would lift; or scrap the idea of a wedding all together. Sara and Tyler Erickson became engaged in the heart of the pandemic’s uncertainty, December 2020, but decided early in their engagement that having the day they dreamed of trumped any timeline – they’d wait it out.
Driftless Weddings: The tapestry of family woven into a very special day
Thursday, February 16, 2023 10:07 pm
Ashley and Ethan Smith had no idea when they first met exactly how special their wedding day would be, weaving in threads from so many family members, traditions of importance, and making their day the perfect tribute not only to those celebrating with them that day, but those who had helped shape their lives that had passed away before the date was set.
Krugers face not only an Empty Nest, but a fateful diagnosis
Thursday, February 16, 2023 10:06 pm
To support Dave and his family, there is a benefit planned at Empty Nest Winery, outside of Waukon, Saturday, Feb. 25, from 1-4 p.m.
Free tax prep available for qualified taxpayers
Thursday, February 16, 2023 9:30 pm
AmeriCorps and VITA are offering tax preparation help for seniors, low-income and disabled citizens.
Community rights author to speak in Decorah
Thursday, February 16, 2023 9:25 pm
Paul Cienfuegos will speak Thursday, Feb. 20.
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Decorah School Board delays vote on top architectural firms for new elementary; approves $1.4 million for new computer devices
Thursday, February 16, 2023 7:51 pm
Decorah Community School District (DCSD) students will have access to new computer products in the near future at a cost of $1,451,507.50.
Roadside Management Program the focus of Feb. 13 supervisors meeting
Thursday, February 16, 2023 6:56 pm
The board also heard from Van Der Maaten who noted, “Last week Monday’s action taken regarding the Roadside Management program – I had three complaints from the Iowa Public Information Board regarding that action taken in violation of what was on the agenda. There wasn’t proper notice of it, and I think those complaints are correct. My suggestion would be that first step – move to rescind action taken at the Feb. 6 meeting – and that can only be done by the supervisors that voted in favor of it.
Camp Ewalu enrichment event Feb. 24 highlights Luther’s sustainability efforts
Thursday, February 16, 2023 6:50 pm
Ewalu Camp & Retreat Center of Strawberry Point is hosting an enrichment event from 1-3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, with Decorah’s Jim Martin-Schramm, professor emeritus at Luther College and scholar of climate change ethics.
Community survey available for transportation plan
Thursday, February 16, 2023 12:43 pm
Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission (UERPC) is updating the Passenger Transportation Plan (PTP) for the region consisting of Winneshiek, Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, and Howard counties in northeast Iowa.
DHS art students earn Scholastic Art Awards
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 7:10 pm
Decorah High School students entered pieces of artwork into the Scholastic Art Awards in December, and regional results were posted recently with three DHS students earning awards.
Czech Mardi Gras ‘Masopust’ in Calmar Feb. 18
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 6:01 pm
“This event gives folks a glimpse of Czech culture, an amazing taste of old-world Czech food while enjoying great music, Pivo’s signature Masopust Czech beer, live and silent auctions, scholarship awards and entertainment.”
Reports from the Winneshiek Co. Sheriff and Decorah PD
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 6:04 am
While incarcerated in the Winneshiek County Jail…
DHS students earn honors at mathematical contest
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 2:13 am
Four Decorah High School students earned distinguished honors at the 2022 High School Mathematical Contest in Modeling (HiMCM) recently.
Lake Meyer snowshoe and ski cancelled
Tuesday, February 14, 2023 6:02 pm
Winneshiek County Conservation has cancelled the cross-country ski and snowshoe event Thursday, Feb. 16 at Lake Meyer Park and Campground due to poor snow conditions.
Board President named for 56th Nordic Fest
Tuesday, February 14, 2023 11:52 am
Nordic Fest, the local nonprofit celebration of all things Scandinavian, has voted in a new Fest Board President – Ariana Cervantes.
County welcomes new deputy
Monday, February 13, 2023 8:04 pm
The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office recently hired Deputy Charles “Chuck” Cunningham.
Turkey Valley School Board meeting begins early tonight
Monday, February 13, 2023 3:18 pm
Turkey Valley school district board of directors meeting tonight, Monday, Feb. 13, will begin at 5:30 p.m. instead of 7 p.m.