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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.
Hoping to see that white flower cross the finish line
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 9:04 am
When I was a young boy — probably in second grade — my mother brought home a picture book. There were no talking animals. There were no valiant princes on noble quests. This one was meant to help me understand the reality that my grandfather — her father — had Alzheimer’s disease and that one day we would ultimately lose him to it.
Supervisors consider changes to rural waste collection program
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 8:52 am
Winneshiek County rural waste collection may undergo some changes as of Jan. 1, 2025, if a plan proposed by county officials falls into place.
Overnight parking plan in development
Friday, September 27, 2024 10:13 am
A resolution may be in sight for the city’s longstanding shortage of overnight parking for downtown residents.
Photo Gallery: Decorah Homecoming 2024
Thursday, September 26, 2024 1:48 pm
The Decorah Community School District celebrated homecoming last week.
Highway 9 through Decorah to be reconstructed in 2026
Thursday, September 26, 2024 1:16 pm
The Iowa Department of Transportation recently announced road crews will be reconstructing Highway 9 from its intersection with Iowa Highway 52 to just past the Pleasant Avenue overpass — a little more than a mile to the east. The project is estimated to run from spring until fall of 2026.
Photo Gallery: South Winneshiek Homecoming 2024
Thursday, September 26, 2024 12:49 pm
The South Winneshiek School District celebrated homecoming last week. Ag Olympics, pep rally, parade, Warrior Tailgate lead up to the football game Friday in Calmar. Find more photos in the September 26 Decorah Leader. (Photos by Becky Walz)
Van Peenen discussion tabled in hope of compromise
Thursday, September 26, 2024 10:01 am
When the Decorah Human Powered Trails group and the Winneshiek County Saddle Club met in August for a discussion regarding activities inside Decorah’s Van Peenen Park, City Manager Travis Goedken had hoped the two groups would be able to put several decades of animosity to bed.
Photo Gallery: Live on Winnebago
Thursday, September 26, 2024 9:25 am
Activities for all ages included live music, an art fair, shadow puppet show, collaborative cardboard fort activity, community mural and more.
Log jam-boree at Fifth Street bridge
Thursday, September 26, 2024 8:49 am
A log jam at the city’s Fifth Street bridge was slowly removed last week by Winneshiek County workers. The blockage was one of nine such log jams across the county caused by the June 21 flooding disaster. The debris was …
Decorah man charged with attempted murder
Thursday, September 26, 2024 5:04 am
The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office released a statement Tuesday saying a Decorah man has been charged with attempted murder and other offenses.