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Allen companies donate $20K worth of gifts to five school districts
Wednesday, January 10, 2024 11:40 am
Nathan Trappe, President of Allen Roofing & Construction, Inc., Allen Rentals Company, LLC and Allen Real Estate Company LLC-Broker/Owner, all of Monona, announced the companies’ donation of $20,000 worth of gifts to low-income area families. Trappe said the Allen companies …
Reports from the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office
Wednesday, January 10, 2024 11:37 am
The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office responded to a driving complaint of a vehicle that was driving erratically and had struck another vehicle at highway speeds on Highway 52 between Ossian and Calmar at 9:44 p.m. Dec. 30. The striking vehicle …
Reports from the Decorah Police Department
Wednesday, January 10, 2024 11:36 am
A theft occurred at 306 College Drive (Kwik Star) Dec. 8. Decorah Police Officers received camera footage from Kwik Star, and observed an individual taking items and concealing them in their clothes prior to exiting the store. Officers conducted a …
John Cline School: Cumulative trauma adds to district’s dilemma
Wednesday, January 10, 2024 11:35 am
According to a report, the school has no single glaring mortal wound wrapped in a tidy bow. The 60-year-old structure has, instead, suffered gradual, cumulative trauma.
Deadline approaching for WCCF’s grant cycle
Wednesday, January 10, 2024 11:35 am
The deadline to submit grant applications to the Winneshiek County Community Foundation’s 2024 grant cycle is Monday, Jan. 15, at 5 p.m. Technical support will be available to applicants until 5 p.m., on Jan. 15.
Holiday contest winners announced
Tuesday, January 9, 2024 8:46 am
Driftless Journal Holiday photo contest and Festive Foods recipe winners announced
Sewn in love: Nordhuses reflect on 52 years in business, 65 years of marriage
Tuesday, January 9, 2024 8:45 am
Not often does a good marriage and good business go hand-in-hand. But for Dwaine and Lorraine Nordhus, of Postville, it’s been a dream and a blessing. They have built and operated Suhdron Fabrics, located in Monona, for the past 52 years. And, for the communities they have lived and worked in, they have helped build so much more than that.
Quilters to meet January 16
Monday, January 8, 2024 8:34 am
The Decorah Area Quilters will postpone their fifth meeting of the year to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16, at ArtHaus in Decorah. ArtHaus follows the Decorah Schools severe weather closures, and the Decorah Area Quilters follow the ArtHaus severe weather closures. The meeting had previously been scheduled Jan. 9.
Weather advisory announced for Driftless Region
Monday, January 8, 2024 4:24 am
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning in effect for Winneshiek County and the surrounding area from midnight tonight (Monday, Jan. 8) through 6 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10.
Local students earn essay contest honors
Friday, January 5, 2024 8:57 am
Results are in for the American History Essay Contest sponsored by the Hannah Lee Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Luther hosts ‘Dream Week’ Jan. 10-19
Friday, January 5, 2024 2:09 am
Luther College will host Dream Week to honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 10–19. Events, activities and community outreach are planned throughout the week to remember King’s work and legacy and to examine the state of racism, bias, inequity and injustice in the world.
Betterment Assoc. hosts ‘parklet project’ meeting Jan. 11
Thursday, January 4, 2024 5:45 pm
Downtown business owners and/or property owners within Decorah’s C-3 Central Business Commercial District are invited to an informational meeting regarding a 2024 parklet project aimed at improving safety and enhancing the downtown aesthetic.
Local program won’t be affected by state’s decision to opt out of federal summer food assistance program
Thursday, January 4, 2024 4:41 pm
A lack of strong focus on nutrition is one reason why the State of Iowa officials said it will not participate in a federal program that provides food assistance for kids during the summer.
Sinkholes, caves and springs: Karst envelopes the Driftless region
Thursday, January 4, 2024 4:23 pm
Minnesota may be the land of 10,000 lakes, but a Harmony Township resident said Fillmore County, itself, is home to more than 10,000 sinkholes — all because of a geographic phenomenon called “karst”.
Vermace completes leadership program
Thursday, January 4, 2024 4:23 pm
Shirley Vermace or Decorah, District 3 Supervisor, Winneshiek County successfully completed the inaugural Leading on Purpose Academy, facilitated by the Professional Development Academy in partnership with the National Association of Counties.
Supply chain issues and global effects on the Automotive Paint market
Thursday, January 4, 2024 4:17 pm
It has become more difficult to source the materials required to create many industrial paint components and enamels utilized in the automotive industry.
Winneshiek County Sheriff reports
Thursday, January 4, 2024 4:15 pm
Following a lengthy investigation by the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office, a search warrant was conducted Dec. 7 at the northern Winneshiek County residence of Boyd Middlebrook, age 58, of Cresco. As a result of this investigation, Middlebrook was charged with …
EPA encourages home testing during National Radon Action Month
Thursday, January 4, 2024 4:06 pm
Many areas in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska have the potential for elevated indoor radon levels
Gas prices dropped below $3 during the holiday season
Thursday, January 4, 2024 11:17 am
As millions of Americans hit the road for the holidays, many reaped the gift of lower gas prices, with nearly 100,000 stations offering gasoline at $2.99 or less.
Winter Walking Field Trips announced
Thursday, January 4, 2024 1:53 am
Lace up your boots and grab your winter gear as the Decorah Public Library, in collaboration with Upper Explorerland’s Walking School Bus, invites upper elementary and middle school students (Grades 3-8) to embark on a series of Winter Walking Field Trips in the coming weeks.