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No matter who won Tuesday, I hope they’ll reach across the aisle
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 8:27 am
My very first time I registered to vote, it was in a middle school gym.
Alliant Energy raises Iowa electricity rates up to 15 percent for downtown businesses, others
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 8:22 am
Hike projected to strain poorly-insulated homes, schools and government entities
State education director denies DHS athletic conference appeal
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 6:35 am
Decorah Community Schools will continue looking for an athletic conference after Iowa Department of Education Director McKenzie Snow affirmed the Upper Iowa Conference decision to deny Decorah High School’s request to join the conference. After mediation between the Decorah School District and Upper Iowa Conference failed, the Iowa Department of Education accepted the mediators’ recommendation to deny Decorah’s request.
Ground Pounder: John Juve shares experiences from his tour in the Vietnam War
Monday, November 11, 2024 4:14 pm
Seventy-seven-year-old John Juve of Decorah answered Uncle Sam’s call to Vietnam on Nov. 27, 1967, and by May of 1968, as one of the newer members of the United States Army’s 25th Infantry Division, he was searching the Viet Cong’s famous underground tunnels at Cu Chi — 30 miles north of Saigon — with nothing but a pistol and a flashlight.
Steffen is new Fest President
Sunday, November 10, 2024 10:14 pm
The Nordic Fest Board of Directors recently announced the appointment of Cole Steffen as the 2025 Nordic Fest President. The Board voted unanimously to uplift Steffen to the role, following his three years of service as Nordic Fest Board Treasurer.
Veterans Day to be recognized locally
Saturday, November 9, 2024 4:18 pm
About 18.1 million United States Armed Forces veterans live in the world today, according to the Pew Research Center, and Winneshiek County’s communities and schools plan to honor those men and women through various Veterans Day programs. VFW Post 1977 …
Tickets on sale now for 2024 DHS fall variety show
Saturday, November 9, 2024 3:41 pm
‘Those Meddling Kids’, the DHS fall variety show, combines talent, intrigue, and fun to audiences this month. Ticket sales are now under way.
Reports from the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office
Friday, November 8, 2024 4:29 pm
No citation was issued following a two-vehicle accident along County Road B16 earlier this month. A report from the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office said a 2024 Hyundai Tuscon driven by 69-year-old Barbara Maria Magdalina Ortwein of Germany was “creeping out …
WCCF grant workshop Nov. 18
Friday, November 8, 2024 4:04 pm
The Winneshiek County Community Foundation (WCCF) will host a public grant workshop Nov. 18 to discuss WCCF’s 2025 grant cycle. Individuals, especially those interested in applying for a 2025 grant, are encouraged to attend the workshop and should register to attend at https://www.cfneia.org/news/events/winneshiek-workshop-25.
Decorah man accused of mid-July rape arrested again for continued pre-trial violations
Thursday, November 7, 2024 4:09 pm
A Decorah man accused of raping a teenager earlier this summer has been returned to the Winneshiek County Jail after authorities say he continually failed to fulfill the terms of his pre-trial release.
Driftless Home and Harvest: A new chapter begins for Horn Hollow estate
Thursday, November 7, 2024 3:51 pm
When Danielle Dotzenrod had a chance to buy a historic farmhouse near Decorah, she couldn’t have imagined the depth of the project.
Jury in Fravel case to announce decision
Thursday, November 7, 2024 11:00 am
A verdict is has been reached in the case against a Minnesota man charged with murdering the mother of his two children.
Decorah Parks and Rec hears from public during Van Peenen round table
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 4:02 pm
It was standing room only inside the meeting chambers at Decorah’s City Hall on Oct. 30, as nearly 150 people turned out to take part in a special meeting with the city’s park and recreation board to discuss issues of trail usage at Van Peenen Park.
Driftless Home & Harvest: Jewell Enterprizes makes strides in conservation and organic farming
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 3:38 pm
Rob said he believes consumers need to think more about the food they eat. “I just think the public needs to be introduced to healthier food options,” he said. “Cheap food is an illusion. The real costs are passed down to your health and the environment.
Driftless Home & Harvest: Dahlen family takes hands-on approach to new home build
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 3:33 pm
“You build homes for other people, so it’s kind of fun to either borrow their ideas or try new ideas that inspire you,” Kerbie said.
Decorah man accused of stealing almost 25 semi-loads of grain
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 3:30 pm
A Decorah man was arrested after what the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office called a lengthy investigation. The sheriff’s office executed a search warrant on a residence along 350th Street at approximately 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30.
Castalia man pleads guilty to sexually abusing child
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 3:29 pm
A Castalia man charged with sexually abusing a child has entered a guilty plea, according to court records.
Public approves $38M for new Decorah elementary building
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 3:24 pm
Unofficial election night tallies show the $38 million bond proposed by Decorah Community Schools has been approved by voters. A total of 5,087 voters supported the measure Tuesday for almost 67 percent of the vote — the measure needed more than 60 percent in order to pass.
DCSD’s Riley says regional activities director award was a team effort
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 3:21 pm
Decorah Community Schools’ Activities Director and Associate Principal Adam Riley has been named the 2024-25 Northeast District High School Activities Director of the Year for the second time by the Iowa High School Athletic Directors Association. While Riley said the accolade is appreciated, he insisted he couldn’t do it alone.
Auditor releases unofficial 2024 General Election results
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 10:19 pm
Voter turnout was high in the 2024 General Election in Winneshiek County, with 12,075 ballots cast, according to unofficial results released Tuesday night from Winneshiek County Auditor Ben Steines. There are 15,194 registered voters in the county. Absentee ballots cast in Tuesday’s election totaled 7,381.