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Defense asks court to suppress evidence against teen accused of vandalizing downtown Decorah last year
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 11:15 am
Affected churches advocate for forgiveness, alternative resolutions
Luther names Chamberlain as its 12th president
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 11:07 am
It’s the first time in more than a century that Luther College has selected an internal staff member to serve as its next president.
Voters to narrow four WinnMed board candidates down to three
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 9:26 am
A quartet of candidates are running for the three available seats on the WinnMed Board of Trustees. The race is nonpartisan, and voters will choose among incumbents Clark Goltz, Jan Heikes, Karen McLean and challenger Christopher Miculinich. Goltz, Heikes and McLean are each seeking to remain on the board, and Miculinich, the current Ward 2 Decorah City Council member, is hoping to join the board.
New Minowa Players to open curtain on ‘How the Camel Got Its Hump’
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 9:32 am
The show will be performed at 7 p.m. Oct. 24-26 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27.
Supervisors unanimously vote to buy four tandem-axle trucks from Don’s Truck Sales
Monday, October 21, 2024 2:13 pm
Winneshiek County will soon be the owner of four new Western Star 47X tandem axle trucks from Don’s Truck Sales of Fairbank.
Decorah Schools navigating state truancy law as board approves new policy
Monday, October 21, 2024 2:00 pm
The Decorah Community School District has officially adopted a new policy in response to state efforts aimed at addressing chronic student absences — but staff with Decorah Schools admit they’re still learning how to implement the changes fairly and accurately.
County’s board of adjustment target of new court petition
Monday, October 21, 2024 1:55 pm
The Driftless Water Defenders are making more waves in an effort to prevent a biodigester from being built outside the city of Ridgeway in western Winneshiek County.
Defendant in Mill Street stabbing case takes plea deal
Monday, October 21, 2024 1:49 pm
A Decorah man arrested following a late July stabbing has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge.
Decorah Library hosts book discussions in November
Saturday, October 19, 2024 3:54 pm
Decorah Public Library staff will host four book discussions in November. The groups are open to the public and newcomers are encouraged to attend.
Chamberlain appointed president-elect at Luther
Friday, October 18, 2024 6:13 pm
Brad Chamberlain of Decorah was introduced to the Luther College community Friday as the president-elect for the liberal arts college.
Q&A: Pair of candidates seeking public’s vote for District 3 supervisor
Friday, October 18, 2024 10:54 am
Voters will head to the polls next month to decide between two candidates hoping to fill the District 3 seat on the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors. Incumbent Democrat Shirley Vermace filed for reelection and will face off against Republican challenger Dan Hovden. District 3 consists largely of areas in northern and western Decorah.
Q&A: Two vie for District 4 county supervisor seat
Friday, October 18, 2024 10:43 am
Residents of southeastern Winneshiek County and some areas of Decorah Township will decide between two candidates seeking the District 4 seat on the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors.
Honest questions deserve honest answers, so here you go
Friday, October 18, 2024 10:11 am
Some readers noticed last week that we at the Decorah Leader did not mention candidate Sarah Corkery, candidate for Iowa’s District 2 seat in the U.S. House, in our coverage of the Oct. 6 Politics in the Park event here in Decorah. And some have asked why that was (see elsewhere on the opinion page).
Officials hope roundtable talks will help resolve friction over Van Peenen Park use
Thursday, October 17, 2024 2:13 pm
Discussion of permitted uses in Decorah’s Van Peenen Park are expected to continue as groups of trail users navigate disagreements over safety and sustainability.
Early voting begins this week – County Auditor: Iowa is ‘gold standard’ for secure elections in the nation
Thursday, October 17, 2024 11:00 am
Early voting for this year’s general election started Oct. 16 in Iowa, and Winneshiek County Auditor Ben Steines said he and his staff are ready for another safe and successful election cycle.
Q&A: Ballot to feature two candidates for District 32 Iowa Senate seat
Thursday, October 17, 2024 10:37 am
Republican incumbent State Sen. Mike Klimesh is hoping to maintain his seat, and Democratic challenger Brian Bruening hopes to be elected to the position.
Q&A: Public to pick from trio of U.S. House candidates
Thursday, October 17, 2024 10:02 am
The Decorah Leader contacted several campaigns and submitted questionnaires to the candidates facing contested races this cycle. Their responses are printed in the October 17 Decorah Leader to help inform voters ahead of the upcoming election.
PHOTO GALLERY: Rainbow Run
Thursday, October 17, 2024 9:54 am
Dozens of runners chose to get a little colorful Sunday morning, during a Rainbow Run 5K event. The run was hosted by ArtHaus as part of this year’s Decorah Pride Festival. Shannon Derbin, director of ArtHaus, said an estimated 30 …
PHOTO GALLERY: Decorah puts Pride on display
Thursday, October 17, 2024 9:51 am
Members of the Decorah area celebrated the community’s sixth annual Pride Festival last week. The yearly event began Oct. 8 with a presentation on the history of LGBTQIA+ Pride movements. Festivities continued through the week with an author event, trivia …
Youngblood pleads not guilty to attempted murder, assault charges
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 2:05 pm
A Decorah man facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, has entered a plea of not guilty.