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Memorial honors two Decorah FFA students
Sunday, December 3, 2023 7:52 am
Decorah High School recently honored the enduring legacy of two exceptional students with the installation of a memorial table and benches on the high school campus near the greenhouse.
Bridge work Dec. 4-15 at Lansing
Saturday, December 2, 2023 8:11 am
Those traveling on the Iowa Highway 9 bridge over the Mississippi River from Lansing to Wisconsin in rural Crawford County, Wis., will need to be aware of an upcoming construction project that may slow down the trip.
‘From Pasta to Pastry’ culinary workshop Dec. 8
Friday, December 1, 2023 12:51 pm
Master the art of gourmet cooking in our hands-on workshop, where you’ll gain the skills you “knead” to impress your family or guests.
“Home for Christmas” Concert Dec. 9
Thursday, November 30, 2023 3:57 pm
The 23rd annual “Home for Christmas” Decorah Chorale concert will be held Saturday, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m. at Decorah Lutheran Church.
4-H duo seeking winter accessories to keep kids warm
Thursday, November 30, 2023 3:25 pm
New or gently-used items such as gloves, mittens, hats and scarves can be donated.
100+ groups to meet Dec. 5 at King Pin
Thursday, November 30, 2023 2:02 pm
The public is invited to attend the December meeting of 100+ Women Who Care – Oneota Valley on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at King Pin Entertainment Center in Decorah.
League of Women Voters hosting ERA speaker Thursday
Thursday, November 30, 2023 12:47 pm
The Fillmore County League of Women Voters is hosting an Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) speaker, Amy Caucutt, this Thursday, Nov. 30, at 6:30 p.m.
DMS Mock Trial students sweep regional competition
Thursday, November 30, 2023 7:05 am
Decorah Middle School’s four Mock Trial teams swept the Regional Competition at Waterloo earning first through fourth place among 12 teams.
The Public Opinion and neighbors to host Washington Suites Holiday Party Friday
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 3:44 pm
We’ll have Santa, and photos and cookies made with care! There’ll be spaces to find and services to share!
Yields better than expected despite drought in many counties
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 3:15 pm
Dry conditions a factor in 2023, but not the only story
Norwegian Christmas celebration Dec. 2
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 3:13 pm
Celebrate the holidays with a Norwegian Christmas event at Vesterheim Museum Campus Saturday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with free admission to the museum and it’s special exhibitions for youth 17 and under.
Decorah Police reports
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 3:10 pm
Decorah Police were dispatched to 1308 Bluegrass Drive #5 in Decorah Sept. 23, at 9:13 p.m., for the report of an ongoing disturbance. After an investigation was conducted, Police arrested 56-year-old Jeffery Dighton of Decorah for violation of a no-contact …
Winneshiek Sheriff reports
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 3:05 pm
Winneshiek Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence on Short Street in Ridgeway Nov. 9, at 12:49 p.m. As a result of the search warrant, two subjects were located, arrested and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail. Adam …
Spring Grove plant to layoff 80
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 12:45 pm
Northern Engraving will be turning their plant in Spring Grove, Minn., to warehouse space by the end of this year.
New elementary school pitch is in early stages; New DCSD Board members take oaths of office
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 8:43 am
With a land deal finalized, Decorah Community School District (DCSD) Board of Directors are sharing preliminary talks regarding a proposed new elementary school to replace John Cline Elementary.
Supervisors: Rural Decorah family purchases burial plots in ‘Pioneer Cemetery’
Monday, November 27, 2023 7:44 pm
To be named a “Pioneer Cemetery”, 12 or fewer burials need to have taken place in a cemetery in the preceding 50 years.
Noticing non-profits and the impact they have
Monday, November 27, 2023 3:36 pm
Tuesday, Nov. 28 is GivingTuesday – remember your local nonprofits.
Drug investigation leads to multiple arrests and 90 charges
Monday, November 27, 2023 3:22 pm
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office along with West Union Police Department, Iowa State Patrol, Northeast Iowa Task Force members, Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Office, Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office, Decorah Police Department, and Postville Police Department executed five drug narcotics related warrants.
Decorah native earns grant in honor of work with the homeless
Monday, November 27, 2023 3:20 pm
Nathan Reed, a 2003 Decorah High School graduate and 2018 graduate of Colorado State University, has been awarded a $10,000 grant from Texas Instruments honoring his work with the homeless in the Salt Lake City area. He is the son of Cheryl and Roger Reed of Decorah and resides in South Jordan, Utah, with wife Katie and son Wilder.
Luther College receives history-making $10 million gift
Monday, November 27, 2023 3:18 pm
Luther College announced Monday the commitment of a historic $10 million gift from Michael and Nicole Gerdin and the Gerdin Charitable Foundation. This is the largest individual gift in the college’s 162-year history, which will serve as the lead gift toward the expansion and renovation of the Regents Center, home to Norse athletics and the center for sports and recreation at Luther College.