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Snow Emergency in effect starting tonight
Thursday, March 21, 2024 10:36 am
The City of Decorah is notifying residents that a snow emergency will be in effect starting at midnight tonight and will remain in effect until Monday, March 25 at noon.
Monitoring firm dismissed Lansing bridge movements until it was too late
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 12:00 pm
Water taxi to help commuters cross Mississippi during repairs
Veteran Flagpole Initiative seeks to honor northeast Iowa Vets
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 11:46 am
Local Vet Doug Smith to receive region’s first VFI flagpole June 15
Driftless area Easter Egg Hunts
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 11:42 am
Many Driftless communities will host Easter Egg hunts in the following weeks are listed here:
Reports from the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s office
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 11:40 am
Brandon Kimber, age 25, of Cresco, was located and arrested in Fayette County March 7 at 11:46 a.m., following a search by the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office and Decorah Police Department. Kimber was transported and booked into the Winneshiek County …
Greetings from the Statehouse: High-profile bills passed on the House Floor
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 11:36 am
Some of those bills included laws that would ensure election integrity here in Iowa, raise teacher’s starting salaries, and address the growing problem of fentanyl.
Klimesh’s Corner: Second funnel week
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 11:34 am
Some of the bills that passed in the House this week involved the regulation of products containing THC and school safety.
Bestul benefit is Saturday
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 9:09 am
Proceeds from food, hunting and food plot raffles, gun boards and a silent auction will go toward Bestul’s medical expenses.The Saturday, March 23, fundraiser will be held from 2-6 p.m. at Nordic Lanes in Rushford, Minn. Proceeds from food, hunting and food plot raffles, gun boards and a silent auction will go toward Bestul’s medical expenses.
P&Z board hears heated digital signage discussion
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 4:47 pm
A member voiced concerns about the city’s historical status and how digital and electronic signs might detract from the city’s downhome atmosphere.
Holthaus crowned Beef Queen
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 10:43 am
The 2024 Beef royalty were crowned at the Winneshiek County Cattlemen Banquet Saturday, March 9. Keira Myers was crowned Beef Princess and Lauren Holthaus will reign as Beef Queen. Full coverage of awards and photos can be found in the …
Keeping items clean equals more green
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 10:38 am
Contaminated recyclables have a cost
Turkey Valley FFA helps produce 100,000 meals to combat hunger
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 10:33 am
In a heartwarming display of community spirit and dedication to service, the Turkey Valley FFA and New Hampton FFA have achieved a remarkable goal of producing 100,000 meals for Meals from the Heartland, a nonprofit organization dedicated to combating hunger.
School Board adopts proposed budget figures – District awaits delayed state funding data for schools
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 9:43 am
Budget, black mold, middle school roof and bond referendum discussed.
Public invited to participate in the Winneshiek Co. Hazard Mitigation Plan update
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 9:42 am
Hazard risks can be natural or man-made, and cover a variety of things, such as storms and flooding, hazardous materials, infrastructure, human disease, and more.
April book discussions at Decorah Library
Monday, March 18, 2024 7:59 am
Decorah Public Library staff will host five book discussions in April. The groups are open to the public and newcomers are encouraged to attend.
Fort repairs to be discussed at March 22 open house
Sunday, March 17, 2024 11:28 pm
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host an open house on Friday, March 22, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Fort Atkinson State Preserve, 303 2nd Street, Fort Atkinson, to discuss upcoming repairs to several of the historic structures at the preserve.
Spectrum building to be renamed under county’s ownership
Sunday, March 17, 2024 4:49 pm
The Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors Monday morning March 11 unanimously approved a name change of the Spectrum building to “Winneshiek County Community Services.” The county entered into a contractual purchase of the 18,000 sq. ft. building, located at 607 …
‘Handshake’ executive is Luther commencement speaker
Friday, March 15, 2024 6:42 pm
Christine Cruzvergara, chief education strategy officer at Handshake, a networking and job search tool available to students and alumni, will give the 2024 commencement address at 9 a.m. Sunday, May 19, at Luther College’s Carlson Stadium.
Anders Lovstuen earns national ‘Heart of Arts’ award
Friday, March 15, 2024 6:37 pm
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has selected Anders
Lovstuen, a multi-activity participant and exemplary student leader at Decorah High
School, as the recipient of the 2024 National High School Heart of the Arts Award.
NMP show “Fun Home” cast set
Thursday, March 14, 2024 9:29 pm
New Minowa Players and Director Rick Scheffert recently announced the cast for the upcoming production, “Fun Home.” The show is based on the graphic novel of the same name, an autobiographical narrative of Alison Bechdel’s life.