news

Luther Book Shop collects unserviceable flags

Monday, November 7, 2022 5:00 pm

From Nov. 7–12, in honor of Veterans Day, the Luther College Book Shop invites people to bring unserviceable flags to the Book Shop.

Continue Reading . . .

SW presents Alice in Wonderland

Friday, November 4, 2022 9:08 pm

The South Winneshiek High School production of “Alice in Wonderland” is Friday through Sunday, Nov. 4-6.

Continue Reading . . .

Pink Night event to benefit WCCOL Nov. 12

Friday, November 4, 2022 6:41 pm

Music performances by Driftless Jazz and Holding Hemlock provide the backdrop for  . . . 

Continue Reading . . .

Wren Valley Road bridge closed

Friday, November 4, 2022 6:40 pm

Winneshiek County Bridge #317, on Wren Valley Road crossing Canoe Creek, has been closed indefinitely.

Continue Reading . . .

$460,000 is high bid for North Winn School property

Wednesday, November 2, 2022 9:37 pm

All individual parcel bids were trumped by the full property bid of $460,000 offered by Wicks Construction, Inc., who was active throughout the sale. 

Continue Reading . . .

NMP auditions for January play slated Nov. 10

Wednesday, November 2, 2022 2:09 pm

Auditions for New Minowa Players’ January musical, Hans Brinker, will be Thursday, Nov. 10, at New Minowa Players Theatre, 906 South Mill Street, Decorah, beginning at 7 p.m. There are roles for both adults and children.

Continue Reading . . .

Ailey II cancels Luther Center Stage performance

Tuesday, November 1, 2022 10:43 pm

The Luther College Center Stage Series Nov. 5 performance by Ailey II has been cancelled dueto dancers testing positive for Covid-19.

Continue Reading . . .

WCCF to host grant application workshop

Tuesday, November 1, 2022 9:12 pm

The Winneshiek County Community Foundation (WCCF) will host a public grant applicant workshop Monday, Nov. 21, via Zoom, from 5:30 to 6;30 p.m.

Continue Reading . . .

Holiday Lights opens Nov. 23

Tuesday, November 1, 2022 1:45 pm

Helping Services for Youth & Families is happy to announce the opening of the 18th annual Holiday Lights event, scheduled Nov. 23 at Pulpit Rock Campground in Decorah.

Continue Reading . . .

Services pending for Luther President Torgerson

Monday, October 31, 2022 8:56 pm

Richard “Rick” Torgerson, Luther’s ninth president, died on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. A legendary figure in Luther history, he shaped the college in deep and meaningful ways that will resonate far into the future.

Continue Reading . . .

Celebration of Altfillisch project completion is Nov. 2

Monday, October 31, 2022 7:06 pm

The Decorah Historic Preservation Commission (DHPC) invites the public to a Wednesday, Nov. 2, celebration of its project documenting the Decorah buildings of legendary architect Charles Altfillisch.

Continue Reading . . .

Caregiver Day Friday at NICC

Monday, October 31, 2022 1:54 pm

Caregiver Day is Friday, Nov. 4, at the NICC Calmar Campus. The event is to commemorate National Family Caregiver Month in November.

Continue Reading . . .

City leaf collection delayed

Monday, October 31, 2022 8:54 am

The City of Decorah has notified residents that due to equipment issues, the curbside leaf collection program has been temporarily delayed.

Continue Reading . . .

Ride the Ride

Saturday, October 29, 2022 2:21 pm

As we pull up to the fair, I see all the amazing bright lights and colors. There’s a ferris wheel, a maze, and a few small rides. Among the small rides in the center there’s one huge ride, they call it the death star.

Continue Reading . . .

Road closures start Monday in Decorah

Saturday, October 29, 2022 1:36 am

City of Decorah officials are notifying residents of several upcoming street projects resulting in street and lane closures.

Continue Reading . . .

Whittle appears in court – Judge rejects bond reduction request

Friday, October 28, 2022 9:15 pm

The Decorah man accused of killing his father appeared in court Tuesday to ask for a reduction in bond.

Continue Reading . . .

4-H Fall Fest at Fairgrounds Oct. 30

Friday, October 28, 2022 9:11 pm

Join Winneshiek County 4-H clubs for fall-themed snacks, games, dancing and crafts.

Continue Reading . . .

Mindy Jones felony trial update

Friday, October 28, 2022 9:10 pm

Jones entered a guilty plea in August of this year to the first felony Theft by Swindle charges related to a fraudulent raffle in August and September 2021.

Continue Reading . . .

DHS hosts Veterans Day program, photos for tribute wall due Nov. 4

Friday, October 28, 2022 8:11 pm

Decorah High School will host a Veterans Day breakfast and program for Veterans and their families Thursday, Nov. 10.

Continue Reading . . .

DHS hosts Veterans Day program, photos for tribute wall due Nov. 4

Friday, October 28, 2022 8:11 pm

Decorah High School will host a Veterans Day breakfast and program for Veterans and their families Thursday, Nov. 10.

Continue Reading . . .