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BossLady series concludes March 29

Friday, March 25, 2022 9:22 pm

Join Laree Schouweiler, founder and organizer of the Driftless Yoga Festival and Winneshiek County Development & Tourism Director Stephanie Fromm.

Luther to host Women’s History Month lecture April 6

Friday, March 25, 2022 7:24 pm

Luther will host the Price Distinguished Lecture “Etched into Place: Radicalized Landscapes, Embodied Movements and Solidarities along Central American Migrant Journeys” in recognition of Women’s History Month.

Thrifting through the Driftless 1: Decorah, and how thrifted items can fill your home

Friday, March 25, 2022 5:26 pm

When I graduated from Luther in May 2021, I was presented with a problem I had yet to encounter in my life: I was moving into a bare apartment, with no furniture to my name – and even less money. 

Decorah eagles await the hatch of two eggs

Friday, March 25, 2022 5:07 pm

Many are watching patiently for the hatch of the eggs in the Decorah North Bald Eagle Nest.

New life for Lansing Farmers Market through Innovation

Friday, March 25, 2022 5:04 pm

Daniel Wagner, a senior at Kee High School, is coordinating the revival of the summer Farmers Market in Lansing. He’s also incorporating the market with a new Music in the Park series. 

Anonymous survey originates from Alliant

Thursday, March 24, 2022 11:25 pm

An anonymous online Qualtrics survey has been popping up on Decorah residents’ phones in the past days and some residents have received phone call surveys asking a variety of questions for a public opinion research survey about issues important to Decorah residents.

Klimesh’s Corner: week ten

Thursday, March 24, 2022 9:35 pm

One bill discussed in committee this week was House File 2431 regarding home-based food establishments and the regulation of small, low-impact home-based business operations.

Klimesh’s Corner: week ten

Thursday, March 24, 2022 9:35 pm

One bill discussed in committee this week was House File 2431 regarding home-based food establishments and the regulation of small, low-impact home-based business operations.

Harmony City Council approves amended retail variety store CUP

Thursday, March 24, 2022 9:29 pm

The Harmony City Council approved an amended retail variety store conditional use permit (CUP) that is less restrictive than the original one that had been proposed by the Harmony Economic Development Authority earlier this year.

Canton School gets second lease on life

Thursday, March 24, 2022 5:28 pm

The former Canton school has new owners, Sparrow Valley Properties, represented by Joel Pfeffer in the transaction according to the county sale records. 

Ukrainian Art for Ukrainian Kids

Thursday, March 24, 2022 2:11 pm

All proceeds are being donated to UNICEF to help the children of Ukraine and all winning bidders get a tangible connection to a child in Ukraine. 

Stitch Their Names’ display at Luther through April 29

Thursday, March 24, 2022 1:47 pm

The public is invited to view the “Stitch Their Names Memorial Project” displayed at Luther College now through April 29.

Top 10 puppy names for 2022 in honor of National Puppy Day, March 23

Wednesday, March 23, 2022 7:03 pm

Luna and Charlie hold on to the top spots at #1 and #2 respectively.

Northern Lights concert April 10

Wednesday, March 23, 2022 3:14 am

The Northern Lights Women’s Chorus is presenting its spring concert at 3 p.m. April 10 at Decorah Lutheran Church.

Greetings from the Statehouse: The first steps in passing the State Budget

Tuesday, March 22, 2022 8:41 pm

The Justice Systems, Transportation, and Agriculture and Natural Resources budget bills were the first to clear their first hurdle in the Iowa House being passed by the subcommittees. 

Klimesh’s Corner: Most of the Senate’s ninth week was dedicated to floor debat

Tuesday, March 22, 2022 8:39 pm

The next legislative deadline is quickly approaching . . . 

Pony Express Ride here April 15-16

Monday, March 21, 2022 2:44 pm

The Winneshiek Saddle Club is participating in the 2022 Pony Express Riders of Iowa fundraising ride Easter weekend, April 15-16. A benefit dance is April 2 at Wildwoods Event Center in Ossian

 

Severe Weather Awareness Week this week

Monday, March 21, 2022 2:15 pm

National Weather Service’s Statewide Tornado Drill scheduled for Wednesday, March 23, at 11 a.m.

Murder charges filed in case of missing Decorah man

Monday, March 21, 2022 8:00 am

Aaron Gary Whittle, age 43 of Decorah, was arrested and charged with 1st degree murder for the death of Lawrence Paul Whittle. Aaron Gary Whittle appeared before Magistrate Nathan Moonen on Monday and was held on a $1 million cash bond. Whittle will remain incarcerated in the Winneshiek County Jail.

Fire Department recognizes dedicated members

Monday, March 21, 2022 3:14 am

Decorah Fire Department recently held the annual recognition banquet, honoring members for their years of service and dedication.