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Winneshiek County earns “Growing Together Iowa” mini grant
Saturday, January 27, 2024 6:38 am
In the midst of record-setting food pantry usage throughout the state, Growing Together Mini-Grants will provide fresh produce and nutrition education to pantries in 2024 through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s SNAP-Education program. Winneshiek County was on the list of 32 grant recipients from across the state.
Sgt. Ytzen recognized for lifesaving service
Friday, January 26, 2024 4:13 am
Sergeant Adam Ytzen of the Decorah Police Department was acknowledged for his lifesaving service provided to a Decorah resident Dec. 6, 2023.
Last of Decorah area woman’s killers is released from prison
Thursday, January 25, 2024 10:27 pm
A man convicted of murdering an Iowa woman in 1994 has been released from prison. Derek Smith was one of four people convicted in the death of Decorah area native Rebecca Schnitzler Hauser in Marshall County, Iowa. He is the final prisoner of the four convicted of her murder to be released.
Blood Drive in Calmar Feb. 6
Thursday, January 25, 2024 9:21 pm
LifeServe Blood Center is urging community members to roll up a sleeve and give blood donation a try.
Chinese New Year event Feb. 10
Thursday, January 25, 2024 7:50 pm
The Landing Market in Decorah is celebrating the Chinese New Year – the Year of the Dragon – on Sat., Feb. 10, with authentic Chinese cuisine, games, and a traditional wish-making and lantern launch.
Award-winning Halloween attraction ‘Monster Bash’ looks to expand
Thursday, January 25, 2024 12:07 pm
During the past 12 years, Monster Bash has donated nearly $160,000 to the Fillmore Central (FC) music and arts programs. This past year, Monster Bash donated $25,000 to FC.
Driftless Health: More confidence, less pain Botox injections offer more than cosmetic benefits
Thursday, January 25, 2024 11:56 am
A new service offered by Waukon Dental is giving patients more confidence and reduced pain from conditions like Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ).
Winneshiek County Conservation reports growing numbers post-COVID
Thursday, January 25, 2024 11:52 am
Schroeder said the biggest 2023 event was the Earth Day Festival at the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds, in which attendees filled the Community Building. The WCCB will be hosting that event again on April 20 this year.
MN Health Dept. cautions consumers about illegal high-dose THC products
Thursday, January 25, 2024 11:47 am
Anyone who has purchased an illegal high-dose THC product is advised to not consume it.
The Driftless Foodie: Buffalo chicken meatballs
Thursday, January 25, 2024 11:33 am
With the Super Bowl around the corner (kind of), I am here to encourage you to take your Buffalo chicken dip to the next level this year with this recipe.
February book discussions announced
Thursday, January 25, 2024 10:19 am
Decorah Public Library staff are hosting five book discussions in February. 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. Those wishing to be added to any of the five groups’ email distribution lists are asked to email ktorresdal@decorahlibrary.org. Funds for multiple copy sets were provided by Friends of Decorah Public Library.
Two in five Minnesota homes have high radon levels posing cancer risks
Thursday, January 25, 2024 9:01 am
More than 40 percent of Minnesota homes have dangerously high radon levels. That concerns health officials, because radon — an odorless, colorless radioactive gas — is the leading cause of lung cancer in people who have never smoked.
Groundhog may reveal…bucket or boat?
Thursday, January 25, 2024 5:08 am
The groundhog may reveal how we play winter’s back nine. Right now, we’re sloshing through a January thaw on the heels of an arctic Snowmaggedon. Will this weather trend continue like it did last year or return like the brutal winter of 1978-79?
National Honor Society inducts 60 at Decorah High School
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 5:15 pm
The Decorah High School Chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 60 new
members during its annual induction ceremony Tuesday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m. in the high
school auditorium.
Tourism grant awarded locally
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 5:01 pm
The Iowa Tourism Office recently announced the award of $398,800 in Iowa Tourism Grants to 45 organizations around the state, and Winneshiek County Development and Tourism was among the honorees.
Man charged in woman’s death in Waukon
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 8:23 pm
A man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of a woman in Waukon.
DHS students excel at District Speech Contest
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 8:22 pm
Decorah High School speech students participated in a District Large Group Speech Contest on Saturday, Jan. 20, held at Decorah High School. Coaches reported the performers had a great showing, earning 27 Division I ratings out of 30 total entries.
Coffee and Creativity program continues
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 7:53 pm
Decorah Public Library and ArtHaus are continuing the Coffee and Creativity program series designed to help build community while being creative. Organizers said participants can make simple craft projects while chatting over coffee from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month.
Nordic Choir homecoming concert Feb. 6
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 7:41 pm
The Luther College Nordic Choir, one of the premier collegiate choral ensembles in the United States, will perform their homecoming concert at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 6, in the Center for Faith and Life’s Main Hall in Decorah.
Fravel’s defense seeks change of venue
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 12:14 pm
Attorneys for Adam Fravel, accused of murder in the March 31, 2023 disappearance and killing of Madeline Kingsbury, filed a motion Friday, Jan. 19, seeking dismissal of first-degree premeditated murder charges. Additionally, the defense filed a motion for change of venue, asking the trial be moved from Winona Count.