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Tuesday, October 26, 2021 7:28 pm
A new “spooky” store just opened up downtown, just in time for Halloween, “The Oubliette.” It sells plentiful and extravagant trinkets for the cheesy horror fanatics of the world.
Haunted Drive-Thru at Winneshiek County Fairgrounds this Friday and Saturday
Tuesday, October 26, 2021 3:31 pm
The Winneshiek County Fair Board is hosting the second annual Haunted Drive-Thru on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 29 and 30.
Decorah ward redistricting: What you need to know
Tuesday, October 26, 2021 2:53 pm
Recently there has been much discussion in the Decorah political scene about redistricting the five wards of Decorah. Despite it being October, this process doesn’t need to be scary. Consider this the guide to the redistricting for the City of Decorah.
A story of transformation, with ‘groom’ to grow
Tuesday, October 26, 2021 2:24 pm
Pet owners in the Harmony, Minn., area have a new option for taking care of their pet grooming needs.
Pumpkin project offered for local students
Tuesday, October 26, 2021 11:12 am
Preschool through fourth-grade students and families from Decorah Community School District (DCSD) recently had an opportunity to learn and have some fun with pumpkins.
Iowa Workforce Development and IowaWORKS offer “Walk-in Wednesday”
Monday, October 25, 2021 8:02 pm
The Decorah IowaWORKS Center will be offering a unique opportunity for job seekers to connect with employers Wednesday, Oct. 27.
Hurry Up
Monday, October 25, 2021 7:05 pm
The day was warm as the sun was reaching its peak over the bluffs that surround the many trails and hidden caves that I love to explore. This time of year the trees were thinning out and I could feel longer patches of warmth as I walked one of the many trails I had familiarized myself with over the summer.
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Monday, October 25, 2021 6:19 pm
The wind blew like a wild stag, rearing and kicking, the rain pounding the roof like a drum. Luckily Marge was safe inside of the house her mysteriously late husband had built in ‘48 – 1848 that is.
Harmony haunted house again rates #1 in Minnesota
Monday, October 25, 2021 2:43 pm
Following a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Harmony’s award-winning haunted house will again be offering terrorizing entertainment just in time for the Halloween season.
Luther to host virtual candidate forum Oct. 27
Monday, October 25, 2021 2:42 pm
Everyone is invited to learn more about area City Council and Decorah Community School Board candidates on the Nov. 2 ballot by participating in a virtual Local Candidate Forum at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27.
‘Decoding the Driftless’ wins Upper Midwest Emmy award
Monday, October 25, 2021 2:40 pm
The 2018 documentary film “Decoding the Driftless” as awarded an Upper Midwest Emmy at a Saturday, Oct. 9 ceremony in Bloomington, Minn.
NICC Board of Trustees chair stepping down after 24 years
Monday, October 25, 2021 2:40 pm
Ken Reimer, D.V.M., Northeast Iowa Community College Board of Trustees chair, is stepping down from the board due to health reasons.
Featherstone offering fresh organic produce in Minnesota
Monday, October 25, 2021 2:38 pm
As one of few customized CSA farm share programs in Minnesota, Featherstone Farm has excelled in its 25-year run.
Besting breast cancer with Knitted Knockers
Monday, October 25, 2021 2:36 pm
Some survivors look toward prosthetics to feel more familiar in their own skin, but traditional medical prosthetics can be heavy, hot, uncomfortable and rough on scarred skin.
Election guidelines for voters
Monday, October 25, 2021 11:13 am
During city/school election cycles, each person’s ballot is determined by an overlay of the voting precinct map of the county with the school district map for the county to determine which ballot is offered to the voter at the polling station. This year, there are 17 different ballots for Winneshiek County.
Local student earns National Merit honors
Friday, October 22, 2021 8:53 pm
Thomas Ostlie, a member of the Decorah High School Class of 2022, was recently named a National Merit Commended Scholar.
Former DCSD official earns award
Thursday, October 21, 2021 12:48 pm
Mike Haluska has received the Administrator of the Year Award at this fall’s Iowa High School Speech Association convention.
Spooky Stories to Tell in the Driftless — Audio Edition
Thursday, October 21, 2021 10:31 am
Join us for readings of the stories submitted in this year’s Spooky Stories to Tell in the Driftless competition. Hosted by Connor Hopkins, enjoy these original short horror stories, updated throughout the week of Halloween!
Iowa State Trooper succumbs to injuries
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 8:08 pm
An Iowa State Patrol Trooper from Decorah has died of injuries sustained in an Oct. 14 accident. The State Patrol will have a procession for Trooper Ted Benda in North Iowa on Friday. The escort will travel from the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Ankeny, traveling through Decorah on Highway 9 and turning north on Highway 76 and Highway 9 into Waukon, ending at Martin Funeral Home. Estimated arrival in the Decorah area is between noon and 1 p.m. Friday.
ArtHaus Gala Oct. 30
Tuesday, October 19, 2021 9:06 pm
A night of fun, music and appetizers is promised those attending this year’s ArtHaus Masquerade Gala Oct. 30.