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VFW Post 1977 helps send students to D.C.
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 1:35 pm
This year’s first eighth grade breakfast will be held from 8-noon Sunday, Sept. 15.
Voters pass ballot measures in Sept. 10 special election
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 10:43 pm
The results are in from Tuesday’s special election, and both ballot measures for the Decorah Community School District passed.
Authorities say armed suicidal man arrested following incident outside WinnMed
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 1:13 pm
The Winneshiek County Communications Center received a call from the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office the morning of Sept. 10, reporting a suicidal male subject with a firearm in the WinnMed parking lot.
Porter House Museum concert slated Sept. 13
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 3:15 am
The Porter House Museum will host a new music concert “Craig Hultgren Plays the Iowa Cello Book” Friday, Sept. 13, at 7 p.m.
County tables changes to proposed settlement in rip rap removal case
Monday, September 9, 2024 3:03 pm
County officials may be nearing a legal settlement with a rural resident who installed erosion control measures in a public right of way.
Trio of contested county races expected this cycle
Monday, September 9, 2024 2:59 pm
More than 30 county-level offices will be on the ballot this November for area voters, but only three of those races will see any competition at the ballot box.
Kevin and Judy Lansing inducted into Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame
Monday, September 9, 2024 2:52 pm
Kevin and Judy Lansing of Winneshiek County were inducted into the 2024 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair.
Report from the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office and Decorah Police
Monday, September 9, 2024 2:49 pm
Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office Alex Snitker, age 35, of Decorah was charged with public intoxication at approximately 1:27 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 18 in the area of Main Street in Calmar. The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an …
Decorah’s Municipal Building — remodel or rebuild?
Friday, September 6, 2024 3:11 pm
Decorah City Manager Travis Goedken has spent several years working with the Decorah City Council to remedy issues with the city’s municipal building, and their work has gained traction in the past few weeks.
Luther College partners with Pulpit Rock to create official craft beer
Friday, September 6, 2024 2:47 pm
Proceeds from designated craft beers, such as Alma Mater, will benefit Luther College as Pulpit Rock becomes the college’s official craft beer.
Castalia Local Hazard Mitigation meeting moved to September 9
Friday, September 6, 2024 9:15 am
This year Winneshiek County Emergency Management, with assistance from Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission and a countywide Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee, is completing an update to the county’s hazard mitigation plan.
Burr Oak Lutheran Church WELCA to host bazaar and raffle
Thursday, September 5, 2024 1:42 pm
The Bur Oak Lutheran Church WELCA will host a bazaar and raffle at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11 at the church. More than two dozen raffle items will be available, and tickets can be purchased from church members for $1 …
School Board validates bond petition
Thursday, September 5, 2024 8:23 am
A $38 million bond issue will officially be on the Nov. 5 ballot for voters in the Decorah School District.
U.S. House candidate Corkery talks abortion, taxes and more at Club 45
Thursday, September 5, 2024 6:17 am
“I’ve never stood in front of a ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ sign,” she said. “We are all here together, right now, so let’s make the most of it.”
Former Decorah man charged in 2017 cold case pleads not guilty
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 4:16 pm
James David Bachmurski is accused of killing 15-year-old Jade Marie Colvin in late March of 2017. The 65-year-old was officially charged with second-degree murder last month, after being extradited from Georgia earlier this summer.
Moving dirt – Site work under way at new Aase Haugen facility
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 4:10 pm
Work is progressing on schedule for the new $18 million dollar Aase Haugen facility near the existing independent senior living neighborhoods of Vennehjem and Nabotunet, both located on Decorah’s north side.
NEI3A offering farmer’s market vouchers for seniors through October 31
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 3:53 pm
Farmer’s market vouchers are still available through Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging. The vouchers can be used at local farmers markets now through Oct. 31.
Reports from the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 3:50 pm
Natassja Carroll, age 23, of West Union was booked into the Winneshiek County Jail at 4:25 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13 on an arrest/bench warrant for failure to serve jail time and violation of probation. Information from the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s …
White whales are still out there — and they’ll still cost you
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 3:41 pm
Not sure how I manage it, but my home improvement ideas never work out well.
Firefighters quickly curtail dryer fire Wednesday
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 3:24 pm
A small plume of smoke just off College Drive didn’t have the chance to become a full-fledged house fire Wednesday morning, thanks to Decorah firefighters. No injuries were reported.