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Historic renovation under way at former Burr Oak Mercantile
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 11:58 am
The former Burr Oak Mercantile building in the center of town was recently gifted to the museum. The museum’s board and volunteers expect plenty of time-consuming, costly renovation work lies ahead, as they prepare the building to house the museum’s offices and gift shop.
‘At this point, it’s no longer an ask’ – Council passes resolution ordering sidewalk repairs at Corner Bar
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 11:36 am
The Decorah City Council unanimously approved a resolution Monday afternoon, ordering a sidewalk outside Decorah’s Corner Bar be repaired.
Council favors off-road vehicles on city streets, roads
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 11:31 am
With the huge spike in local off-roading groups and trail riding clubs, the Decorah City Council voted Monday to draft an ordinance which would allow off-highway and off-road vehicles on city streets and roads.
Tree Planting Bike Ride planned here Oct. 20
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 4:05 pm
A unique event is being organized Sunday, Oct. 20, in Decorah. Organizers invite youngsters and families to meet at Miller Park in the Minowa Heights subdivision in south Decorah at 1 p.m. to bike and plant trees along the Trout Run Trail.
Sheriff’s Office confirms fatal crash of tractor and train
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 3:18 am
A Fort Atkinson man has died following a tractor versus train accident in southern Winneshiek County. The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office received a call at approximately 2:32 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, advising of the accident at the intersection of Highway 24 and 128th Street between Fort Atkinson and Jackson Junction.
DHS students earn College Board honors
Monday, October 7, 2024 6:23 am
Eight students from Decorah High School – Grace Blikre, Carson Bohner, Oliver Brummel, McKenzie Riley, Lily Sandhorst, Anastasia Simon, Jack Sovern, and Grant Zilka–have been selected as College Board National Recognition Program awardees.
Photo Gallery: Oneota Co-op celebrates 50 years
Friday, October 4, 2024 10:38 am
Lush countryside and blue skies made for a picture-perfect celebration Saturday, Sept. 28, as hundreds gathered at Luna Valley Farm to celebrate Oneota Community Food Cooperative’s 50th Anniversary Fall Frolic.
Man charged in Mill Street stabbing to claim self-defense
Thursday, October 3, 2024 12:11 pm
Victim fails to appear on separate child porn charge
Reports from the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office
Thursday, October 3, 2024 11:34 am
Cody Hageman, age 22, was arrested on a warrant and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail at 8:55 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4 on the charge of violation of sex offender registration requirements — second offense. A Fort Atkinson woman was …
Reports from the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office
Thursday, October 3, 2024 10:03 am
Anna Wheat, age 18, was booked into the Winneshiek County Jail at 6:50 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13 to serve two consecutive days. Court records show the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office conducted a welfare check on a residence on Pine Street …
Photo Gallery: Past and present meld during Fort Atkinson Rendezvous Days
Thursday, October 3, 2024 10:00 am
Canvas tents flapped in the breeze, and costumed participants strolled the grounds of historic Fort Atkinson over the weekend during the 48th annual Rendezvous Days.
State’s solution for chronic school absences needs some more work
Thursday, October 3, 2024 9:30 am
It’s hard to blame state legislators for trying to do something about chronic school absences, but I don’t know that lawmakers hit the nail on the head this time around.
Supervisors vote 3-2 to replace O’Rourke on county planning and zoning commission
Thursday, October 3, 2024 9:07 am
Decorah’s Paul Lillegraven will replace Melissa O’Rourke on the Winneshiek County Planning and Zoning Commission.
Jones heading to trial in Allamakee County arson case
Thursday, October 3, 2024 8:52 am
Mindy Jones is scheduled to appear Nov. 12 in an Allamakee County courtroom to face charges of first-degree arson and misdemeanor animal abuse. The charges came after the fiery destruction of a Waukon commercial building in February of 2022 — the blaze also resulted in the death of a family dog.
Decorah man charged with attempted murder turns himself in to jail
Thursday, October 3, 2024 8:40 am
A Decorah man charged with attempted murder earlier this month has turned himself in and is being held at the Winneshiek County Jail. Hunter Thomas Youngblood also faces charges of domestic abuse/assault, assault causing bodily injury, harassment and willful injury.
City engineer unveils proposed redesign of Heivly Street
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 6:57 am
Plans for the River Street intersection may include either a traffic circle or an updated four-way intersection.
Library hosts October book discussions
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 4:14 pm
Decorah Public Library staff will host five book discussions in October. The groups are open to the public and newcomers are encouraged to attend
Decorah Chamber’s first annual awards ceremony marks 100 years of local history
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 11:48 am
Decorah’s Chamber of Commerce rolled out the red carpet for its inaugural Business Awards event Tuesday, Sept. 24 at the Vesterheim Museum, an event which also marked the chamber’s 100th birthday.
Learning outside the classroom – Outdoor program offers students environmental education opportunities
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 9:34 am
“Today, many students spend less time outdoors than we did years ago, largely due to the increased amount of screen time,” said Decorah Community Schools Associate Elementary Principal Dana Bockman. “I remember being outdoors from dawn to dusk until mom yelled that it was time to come home. Programs like School of the Wild help students explore and interact with their surroundings, fostering a lifelong love of nature.”
Keeping kids in classroom is goal for new absenteeism laws
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 9:17 am
The new state law requires districts to identify students who have missed 10 percent of a given grading period. If a student reaches that 10 percent mark, the district is then required to report the absences to the Winneshiek County Attorney’s office, and families are to be notified of the issue via certified mail.