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Law enforcement reports
Monday, November 27, 2023 2:48 pm
After a lengthy investigation by the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office beginning in October of this year, two subjects have been charged with multiple counts of prostitution and other charges. In a release from the Sheriff’s Office on Nov. 13, it …
Decorah Area Chamber announces 2023 holiday theme and event schedule
Saturday, November 25, 2023 4:27 pm
The promotional Countdown to Christmas starts on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 25, and runs through Friday, Dec. 22. Among the highlights is Decorah’s downtown lighted parade on Dec. 8.
Nisse’s Holiday Pancake Breakfast is back Dec. 3
Saturday, November 25, 2023 4:17 pm
Nisse Preschool will host their Holiday Pancake Breakfast Sunday, Dec. 3 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Winneshiek Co. Fairgrounds.
‘Santa on the Farm’ Dec. 8
Friday, November 24, 2023 5:19 pm
A Drive-Thru Santa on the Farm event will be held at Iowa’s Dairy Center in Calmar on Friday evening, Dec. 8, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Thanksgiving holiday provides climate change insight
Friday, November 24, 2023 2:40 pm
Thanksgiving week has ushered the “big push” of waterfowl down the Mississippi since before I was born.
Library hosts December book discussions
Friday, November 24, 2023 7:15 am
Decorah Public Library staff will host five book discussions in December. The groups are open to the public and newcomers are encouraged to attend.
Ossian kicks off the Magic of Christmas Dec. 1
Thursday, November 23, 2023 4:22 pm
Gala, luncheon, home tours and more
Porter House holiday open house Dec. 2
Wednesday, November 22, 2023 2:17 pm
The Porter House Museum welcomes the public to a Holiday Open House Saturday, Dec. 2, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Please don’t LEAF your leaves in the street!
Wednesday, November 22, 2023 11:44 am
Please refrain from sweeping any leaves or debris into the street.
NICC Board votes to terminate contract with president
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 5:49 am
According to a news release from Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC), the NICC Board of Trustees held their annual organizational meeting to elect members to officer positions. The board also held a closed session to discuss personnel and welcomed a new Trustee.
Christmas at Luther ‘Love, the Rose, Is on the Way’
Monday, November 20, 2023 4:16 pm
Christmas at Luther returns this year, offering both in-person and virtual opportunities for audiences to view this Emmy Award-winning production.
Supper with Santa Dec. 6 in Ft. Atkinson
Monday, November 20, 2023 4:10 pm
Area children are encouraged to attend the event to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and drop off their letters to Santa at the Christmas mailbox.
Bingo benefit Saturday in Decorah
Monday, November 20, 2023 4:08 pm
Two rooms of bingo Saturday, Nov. 25 in Decorah will benefit a local family.
Increased concern draws crowd to water quality forum
Monday, November 20, 2023 3:51 pm
Nitrates cited as main culprit for health issues, mass fish and aquatic deaths in southeast Minnesota
Holiday Lights Walk-through, one night only, Wednesday
Monday, November 20, 2023 3:50 pm
This is the only night visitors will be able to walk-through to see the lighted displays up close.
WinnMed reports nearly $2 million revenue increase
Monday, November 20, 2023 3:39 pm
Amount will be helpful during facility’s 2024 expansion
Beacon error, farmland access conflict, suspend 360th Street vacation
Monday, November 20, 2023 3:37 pm
Relying on imperfect technology can cause problems, and that fact was proven after the Nov. 6 meeting of the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors, when interim County Engineer Nick Rissman discovered that the Beacon web service contained inaccurate information regarding 360th Street in Highland Township.
Know your Driftless Neighbor: Richard Gaard
Monday, November 20, 2023 3:29 pm
Around Decorah, his name is synonymous with high school golf. His face is instantly recognizable at ribbon cuttings, board meetings, and military services. He is a constant figure around town, walking with his wife and cheerfully chatting up everyone he meets. How well do you really KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOR?
Miniature schnauzer receives miniature pacemaker
Monday, November 20, 2023 3:19 pm
When one hears the phrase “man’s best friend,” we’re usually referring to the four-legged canine variety of the animal kingdom. Richard Berg of Harmony recently took the love of his dog to a whole new level. Tara, a 12-year-old miniature schnauzer, received a pacemaker earlier this year. And, to Berg’s relief, the spunky, grey pooch is now more youthful and energetic than ever.
Leif Erickson Drive residents celebrate street’s namesake with neighborly tradition
Saturday, November 18, 2023 4:20 am
“It has brought the whole street together,” said Karen Guttebo, one of the street’s residents who attended the party.