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DHS to present “City of Stars” Jan. 29
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 11:00 am
Decorah High School (DHS) presents “City of Stars”, a memorable evening of musical theater, jazz, popular music and delicious food Sunday, Jan. 29.
Walking/Biking School Bus volunteers honored
Sunday, January 15, 2023 11:29 am
Upper Explorerland’s Northeast Iowa Safe Routes to School Program recently held an appreciation breakfast for the Decorah Walking and Biking School Bus volunteers and partners.
Mental health and military Veterans — An invisible battlefront
Saturday, January 14, 2023 3:37 pm
For those who are serving or have served in the military, mental health concerns are an often-overlooked issue. The military culture fosters the mindset that soldiers can’t be weak or ask for help, which lends credence to why many military members past and present are often hesitant to admit mental health issues.
BookWalk Jan. 13-27 at Phelps Park
Friday, January 13, 2023 7:16 pm
The Decorah Public Library, the Decorah Community School District, and the Decorah Parks and Recreation Department are hosting a BookWalk at Phelps Park starting Friday, Jan. 13, through Jan. 27.
Sons of Norway meeting highlights story of infant Norwegian Prince
Friday, January 13, 2023 4:01 pm
Prince Haakon Haakonsson was a small boy whom half the kingdom was out to kill.
Luther’s Brandt West Hall students relocated
Friday, January 13, 2023 3:55 pm
Advanced Environmental reported to Luther that ceiling acoustical treatment in Brandt West contains encapsulated asbestos-containing materials.
DCSD Board considers timeline for proposed new elementary school
Friday, January 13, 2023 3:45 pm
The Decorah Community School District’s (DCSD) plans for a new elementary school are slowly moving forward.
Northeast Iowa Behavioral Health plans expansion
Friday, January 13, 2023 3:34 pm
NEIBHC’s Executive Director Charlie Woodcock said they are currently in the process of purchasing a building and will focus their efforts to increase access to children’s behavioral health services by at least 30 percent within the next year.
Focus on health with Mikah Jaschke
Friday, January 13, 2023 3:27 pm
Local health provider believes in the power of the body and mind
MEU Task Force recommends holding a referendum
Friday, January 13, 2023 3:16 pm
In the 2018 feasibility studies, MEU startup/buyout costs ranged from $7.6 to $51 million. The referendum would be the next step in pursuing a city-owned electric utility company and gaining additional information towards establishing the MEU, as outlined by the Iowa Utility Board.
P&Z approves proposed Veteran’s Affairs Outpatient Clinic Site Plan with contingencies
Friday, January 13, 2023 1:04 pm
The site for this project is north and west of the Country Inn & Suites, and because the parcels of land are being split from a larger parcel, they must be replatted to meet state code.
Iowa Donor Network helps family through the unthinkable
Friday, January 13, 2023 12:29 pm
Fort Atkinson family recalls son’s life, decision to save lives as an organ donor
Hans Brinker or Silver Skates’ cast named
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 8:01 am
In honor of winter and the joy of ice skating, New Minowa Players is bringing the musical “Hans Brinker or the Silver Skates” to Decorah in January. Performances will be at the NMP Theater at 906 S. Mill Street.
Holiday Lights raises $145,000 supporting Helping Services programs
Tuesday, January 10, 2023 2:21 pm
In its 18th year, the lights continue to be a popular community event serving as Helping Services’ most important fundraiser.
Change of venue denied in Whittle murder case
Tuesday, January 10, 2023 2:17 pm
The criminal complaint shows 43-year-old Aaron Whittle of Decorah stated he fatally shot Lawrence Whittle with a firearm and that it had happened on March 17, 2022, in the 2600 block of Sand Rock Road north of Freeport.
Reports from the Decorah PD and Winneshiek Co. Sheriff’s office
Tuesday, January 10, 2023 1:26 pm
Decorah Police Decorah Police initiated a traffic stop on South Mill Street Jan. 2 at approximately midnight. Officers charged Brandon Carney, 38, of Decorah, with first offense operating while intoxicated. Winneshiek County Sheriff Tracy Morris, 48, of Lawler, was arrested …
New year, new legislation taking effect
Tuesday, January 10, 2023 1:19 pm
Several changes are taking effect the first of this year from legislature enacted in 2022 or earlier, including changes to Iowa’s bottle bill.
DHS boasts new grand piano
Monday, January 9, 2023 10:46 pm
Through the joint financial efforts of the Decorah Community School District and the Decorah Music Boosters, a new grand piano has been purchased for use in the Decorah High School auditorium.
Decorah Chorale auditions Jan. 19
Monday, January 9, 2023 10:33 pm
Auditions for the Decorah Chorale, an adult mixed chorus with members from throughout the Driftless region, will be held Jan. 15.
Inspire(d) on National Public Radio
Monday, January 9, 2023 10:30 pm
Inspire(d) Media of Decorah was recently featured on the national broadcast of Marketplace (Business News) on National Public Radio (NPR).