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Delivery to be delayed as nation mourns President Carter
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 11:27 am
A National Day of Mourning will be observed Thursday, Jan. 9, to recognize the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024.
Decorah Chorale auditions Jan. 11
Sunday, January 5, 2025 7:02 pm
The Decorah Chorale, an adult mixed chorus with members from Northeast Iowa and Southeast Minnesota, will hold auditions for new singers interested in joining for the spring term. Auditions will be held on Saturday, Jan. 11, between 9 to 11 a.m. in the Decorah High School choir room on a first-come, first-served basis.
Learn cybersecurity basics at library program Jan. 15
Sunday, January 5, 2025 11:02 am
Decorah Public Library invites community members to build cybersecurity skills at a free presentation titled “Cybersecurity Basics” Wednesday, Jan. 15, at 11 a.m.
Nyanjenga granted deferred judgement in 2023 vandalism case
Saturday, January 4, 2025 8:44 am
Nyanjenga is one of several individuals believed to have vandalized multiple sites in and around downtown Decorah in September of 2023 — early filings in the case indicated some of the offenses were considered hate crimes.
Decorah approves MEU info ahead of March 4 vote
Friday, January 3, 2025 5:40 pm
Officials with the city of Decorah are moving forward with plans to distribute educational materials to residents ahead of a March ballot measure to potentially establish a municipal electric utility.
Stable Steeples: Restoration work completed on Decorah’s First United Methodist Church
Friday, January 3, 2025 8:51 am
Decorah First United Methodist Church recently announced the completion of its “Solid Walls, Open Doors” capital campaign, during which parishioners raised $500,000 to pay for repairs to the church’s limestone windowsills, its limestone foundation and mortar — especially on the east exterior wall. If left unrepaired, the church’s board of trustees said the deteriorating areas of the building posed a long-term threat to the structural stability of the main building and sanctuary.
#2 Story of 2024: Decorah Schools finalizing plans for new elementary after successful bond measure
Friday, January 3, 2025 8:34 am
Voters within the Decorah Community School District gave school officials the green light in 2024 for the construction of a new elementary building.
#1 Story of 2024: 2017 cold case saw 2024 arrest
Friday, January 3, 2025 8:32 am
News of a local murder investigation reached the public’s ears once prosecutors made headway filing additional charges following an arrest in 2024. A former Decorah man was extradited from Georgia, after federal investigators informed the local sheriff’s office the man may have been involved in the 2017 murder of a teenage girl.
Sheriff’s deputy charged after putting personal purchases on office account
Thursday, January 2, 2025 1:02 pm
An investigation into possible criminal misconduct involving a Winneshiek County Sheriff’s deputy has resulted in charges.
Klimesh, Bergan look forward to 2025 legislative session
Thursday, January 2, 2025 11:25 am
Iowa District 32 State Sen. Mike Klimesh (R-Spillville) and District 63 State Rep. Michael Bergan (R-Dorchester) are ready to get busy in the new year.
Stable Steeples: First Lutheran Church avoids ‘Roofageddon’ via successful capital campaign
Thursday, January 2, 2025 9:24 am
An iconic Decorah church was on the verge of ruin in 2019, but thanks to a devoted congregation and an award-winning construction company, First Lutheran Church’s steeple still blesses the community’s skyline and will likely continue to do so for generations to come.
January book discussions announced at library
Monday, December 30, 2024 8:01 pm
Decorah Public Library staff hosts five book discussions in January. The groups are open to the public and newcomers are encouraged to attend. Anyone interested should call the library at 382-3717 to learn more or to reserve a book.
Charges filed after dormitory burglary
Friday, December 27, 2024 4:27 pm
The Decorah Police Department said officers were notified at approximately 11:25 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17 of a burglary at a dormitory on Luther College’s campus.
Reports from the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office
Friday, December 27, 2024 4:25 pm
Harley Deruyter, age 40, of Mason City was booked into the Winneshiek County Jail at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 on three arrest/bench warrants for violation of probation, harassment and violation of a no contact order. The Winneshiek County …
Reports from the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office
Friday, December 27, 2024 4:24 pm
Charges were pending after a Dec. 8 traffic accident near the county’s western edge. Information from the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office said emergency dispatchers received what was described as an “abandoned 911 call” around 7:15 p.m. that day. A deputy …
OVCO encouraging costumes at upcoming Movie Pops concert
Wednesday, December 25, 2024 10:33 am
Those attending the program are encouraged to dress up as a character from one of the classic Hollywood science fiction movies.
Decorah’s new Aase Haugen nursing facility project moving forward
Wednesday, December 25, 2024 7:23 am
Those traveling the roadways north of Decorah likely can’t help but notice ongoing site work in that part of town. Progress on the massive Aase Haugen building project there is on schedule, according to officials with the nursing and assisted living facility.
Decorah looks back on decade of tax abatement going into budget season
Wednesday, December 25, 2024 6:31 am
It’s been more than a decade since the Decorah City Council approved a program aimed at improving the availability of local housing, and the topic remains a major discussion point today.
Fravel sentenced to life without parole
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 10:28 am
A man convicted last month of killing his ex-partner and the mother of his two young children was sentenced to life in prison without parole Tuesday, Dec. 17 at Winona County Courthouse in Winona, Minnesota.
‘You have to give back’: Schrandt recognized for volunteer role with Pony Express riders
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 10:21 am
A wall just off Edna Schrandt’s kitchen is covered with awards. The Decorah resident’s name is inscribed on certificates and plaques given to her by organizations ranging from local 4-H groups to the Iowa governor’s office.