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Reports from the Winneshiek County Sheriff
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 3:22 pm
Winneshiek Sheriff While incarcerated in the Winneshiek County Jail on July 8, Lonnie Davis Jr., 42, of Decorah, was served two arrest warrants for violation of probation and failure to serve jail time. The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office investigated a …
PHOTO GALLERY: 2024 Winneshiek County Fair
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:42 pm
The Winneshiek County Fair came to a close Saturday, July 13. The fair drew large crowds of visitors to not only the nightly grand stand concerts and events, such as dirt track racing and the Barnes PRCA Rodeo, but also …
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiddy Tractor Pull 2024
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:37 pm
The Kiddy Tractor Pull was held Wednesday, July 10 during the Winneshiek County Fair. The annual competition was sponsored by Bodensteiner Implement. (Photos by Seth Boyes)
PHOTO GALLERY: Pee Wee Dairy Show 2024
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 11:17 am
The annual Pee Wee Dairy Show was held Thursday, July 11 at the 2024 Winneshiek County Fair. (Decorah Leader photos by Denise Lana)
Council approves local housing development’s shift to townhomes
Saturday, July 20, 2024 7:42 am
Plans for a pair of proposed apartment buildings may be changing. Andy Anderson, a representative of Briar Grove Apartments and Echo Development, presented a request Monday night to the Decorah City Council, regarding the construction of four apartment buildings in …
School board moves forward in effort to schedule November bond referendum
Saturday, July 20, 2024 5:18 am
A petition began circulating this week to take a multi-million dollar bond issue to the ballot box in November.
‘Drive harder’: Decorah’s Hovden breaks 176 career wins
Friday, July 19, 2024 3:42 pm
While many racers are just happy to be on the track, Hovden said it’s just not as fun if he doesn’t win.
Schluter, Lensch address supervisors regarding Middle Calmar Road Conditions
Friday, July 19, 2024 3:36 pm
“It just seems like it’s not a happy road to be on. Everyone that comes to visit always says how poor it is … and the worst road in Iowa. If you go to a lot of counties around Winneshiek County, their secondary roads are a whole lot better than our roads. So, therefore, let’s be active, people.”
Settlement may calm claim county erred in ordering rip-rap removal
Friday, July 19, 2024 3:09 pm
County officials are moving forward with a possible settlement in a legal case stemming from the unpermitted installation of erosion control measures along a rural road.
Decorah Schools’ insurance costs see spike amid national trend
Friday, July 19, 2024 12:10 pm
Decorah Community Schools is seeing an increase in its insurance premiums.
PHOTO GALLERY: Grandstand events
Thursday, July 18, 2024 3:22 pm
The fair drew large crowds to nightly grand stand events.
Winneshiek County P&Z hosts public hearing on request for construction of biodigester near Ridgeway
Thursday, July 18, 2024 1:10 pm
Rural Ridgeway may soon be the home of a new biodigester facility.
Youth learn life skills during 2024 county fair
Thursday, July 18, 2024 1:06 pm
Looping tire tracks in the grass are one of the few lingering evidence of this year’s Winneshiek County Fair. The fair ended Saturday, but organizers say the lessons young fair participants learned during the week-long event will likely last them a lifetime as they look toward the next chapter of their lives.
PHOTO GALLERY: Bacon Buddies at the Fair
Thursday, July 18, 2024 11:37 am
Illustrating the power of inclusion, community and the bond between individuals and animals, Bacon Buddies made their debut at the 2024 Winneshiek County Fair last week.
Smartflower blooms at Sunflower
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 2:16 pm
Solar technology at new Child Development & Discovery Center a first in Iowa
Sunflower Child Development is meeting a growing community need
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 2:14 pm
The Sunflower Child Development and Discovery Center, an exciting addition to Winneshiek County’s community services has recently opened part of its facility. After years of project planning, fundraising and finally construction, the childcare portion of the facility opened its doors on Monday, June 10. The milestone marks the accomplishment of a project that not only addresses the critical need for more childcare slots in the area but also promises to enrich the lives of young children through public access to the innovative indoor play areas in the Discovery Center.
PHOTO GALLERY: Thunder Rode Horse Drills
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 1:35 pm
Thunder Rode riders participated in drills Wednesday, July 10 at the Winneshiek County Fair.
PHOTO GALLERY: Youth learn life skills during 2024 county fair
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 12:02 pm
Looping tire tracks in the grass are one of the few lingering evidence of this year’s Winneshiek County Fair. The fair ended Saturday, but organizers say the lessons young fair participants learned during the week-long event will likely last them a lifetime as they look toward the next chapter of their lives.
Thursday’s Lawn Chair Night features Nordic Dancers
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 5:45 am
The 2024 Lawn Chair Night Series continues in front of the courthouse in Decorah Thursday night, July 18, with a performance by the Nordic Dancers and Orchestra.
Reports from the Decorah PD and Winneshiek County Sheriff
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 1:45 pm
Decorah Police Officers were called to Kwik Star on Short Street in Decorah June 24 for a welfare check on a male soliciting rides and drinking alcoholic beverages. The male, Shane Solheim, 49, of Ossian, was arrested for public intoxication …