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‘Bright Star’ opens Thursday
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 8:45 am
New Minowa Players is bringing the hit Broadway musical “Bright Star” to Decorah this week. The musical is a sweeping story of love and redemption set in the American South in the 1920s and 1940s and supported by the bright and authentic sound of bluegrass music.
6th annual ‘Pulpit to Pulpit’ fundraiser July 4
Monday, June 24, 2024 9:49 pm
Pulpit Rock Brewing Company announces the 6th annual “Pulpit to Pulpit” fundraiser on July 4, benefiting two local non-profits: Helping Services for Youth and Families and Toys Go `Round Toy Lending Library.
School Facility Committee to issue recommendation July 8
Monday, June 24, 2024 9:46 pm
The Decorah Community School District (DCSD) Board of Education is expected to receive a recommendation from the District’s Facility Committee at its monthly meeting July 8.
Special events scheduled at Walden Pond
Sunday, June 23, 2024 8:12 am
Join Winneshiek County Conservation staff at Walden Pond for trail exploration and enjoyment of the outdoors on Saturday, June 29, from 9 a.m. to noon, and again on Sunday, July 7, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Flood warning is in effect in Winneshiek County
Friday, June 21, 2024 4:32 pm
A Flood Warning has been issued in the area from June 21 at 4:24 p.m. to June 24 at 1 a.m. by the National Weather Service (NWS) In La Crosse, Wis.
Frankville Road closure announced
Friday, June 21, 2024 8:49 am
The Winneshiek County Engineer’s Office has announced that starting Monday, June 24 at 7 a.m., Frankville Road, located on County Rd. W4B, will be closed to through traffic from Iowa Highway #9 to the Winneshiek and Allamakee County line, east of the town of Frankville.
47th Laura Day slated this weekend
Thursday, June 20, 2024 10:20 am
Laura Day is a “must attend” event for all Laura Ingalls Wilder enthusiasts. Festivities for Laura Day in Burr Oak June 22 will be highlighted by a parade, pie auction, the crowning of Little Miss Laura and Young Almanzo, raffle prizes and plenty of food and entertainment.
Slapdash Bluegrass at Lawn Chair Night
Thursday, June 20, 2024 2:12 am
The 2024 Lawn Chair Night Concert Series continues in downtown Decorah June 20 with a performance by Slapdash Bluegrass at 6 p.m. on Washington Street.
DCSD hears update on proposed new school
Wednesday, June 19, 2024 2:20 pm
The proposed new school, for grades pre-kindergarten (Pre-K) through second grade, would replace the 60-year-old John Cline Elementary School and West Side School.
Gammel Dag 2024 is Saturday
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 12:26 pm
Gammel Dag, the annual Scandinavian Midsummer Celebration held in Peterson, Minn., will be held Saturday, June 22, with a full day of family-friendly events scheduled.
Hagemans keep dairy farming competitive with high-tech innovations
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 10:25 am
To help maintain revenues, the Hagemans became the first robotic dairy in Winneshiek County and the fourth one in Iowa.
Decorah’s 175th anniversary celebration
Monday, June 17, 2024 2:41 pm
To officially kick off Decorah’s 175th anniversary celebration, Decorah Mayor Lorraine Borowski read a proclamation.
Iowa drought ends after four years
Monday, June 17, 2024 12:46 pm
The increased rainfall has led to improved streamflow and soil moisture conditions across the state, with the spring months of March, April and May ranking among the top ten wettest on record.
Driftless Foodie: For the love of Pizza Part 2 – the sauce!
Monday, June 17, 2024 12:41 pm
You need to make sure you have not only a really good tasting sauce, but also the right ratio of sauce to crust to prevent a soggy bottom. No one likes a soggy bottom.
Driftless Business spotlight: Waukon Family Chiropractic opens
Monday, June 17, 2024 12:37 pm
Everything fell into place for Dr. Jackie Barz. The recent chiropractic school graduate moved to Waukon last fall and now she’s has opened her own practice.
Reports from the Winneshiek County Sheriff and Decorah PD
Monday, June 17, 2024 12:32 pm
Winneshiek Sheriff Travis McIntyre, 50, of Eldorado, was arrested and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail May 28. He was transported from the Fayette County Jail on an arrest warrant for violation of pre-trial supervision. Christian Carstens, 26, of Waukon, …
Celebrating Dairy month: Meet Kelsey Timp, 2024 Dairy Princess
Monday, June 17, 2024 8:24 am
Winneshiek County has a new princess.
Award will improve efficiency in two Decorah apartment buildings
Monday, June 17, 2024 8:19 am
The installation of new electric air source heat pumps with seasonally averaged efficiencies of 275-300 percent relative to electric resistance heating should reduce tenant electric bills by at least $35/month per unit.
Minnesota announces $20M in new grants to combat opioid crisis
Monday, June 17, 2024 8:16 am
With the growing presence of fentanyl contributing to an unprecedented number of drug overdose deaths, many Minnesotans need help – and urgently.
Kingsley Mercantile bids farewell to lifelong repairman Fenstermacher
Monday, June 17, 2024 8:12 am
Will Fenstermacher of rural Spring Valley has always enjoyed fixing stuff, and for over 45 years until his recent retirement, the refrigeration and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) installer and repairman employed his skills for Kingsley Mercantile in Harmony, Minn.