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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.
2023 Winneshiek County 4-H Awards Banquet held Nov. 12
Saturday, November 18, 2023 1:38 am
The annual Winneshiek County 4-H Awards Program was held Nov. 12 at the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds Community Building.
Applicant changes gears, County Engineer position remains vacant
Friday, November 17, 2023 3:16 pm
Supervisors disagree on next steps
Holiday Lights open Nov. 22 with walk-through event
Friday, November 17, 2023 3:12 pm
Helping Services for Youth & Families announced the opening of the 19th annual Holiday Lights event, held at Pulpit Rock Campground in Decorah. Holiday Lights is an annual fundraiser for Helping Services for Youth & Families, a nonprofit organization with …
ArtHaus Poetry Slam Reunion: A night of verses, voices and vibrancy Nov. 17
Friday, November 17, 2023 3:10 pm
ArtHaus invites the public to the much-anticipated ArtHaus Poetry Slam Reunion, scheduled for Friday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. at T-Bocks Upstairs, 206 W. Water St., Decorah.
Offering peace with paws for Veterans with PTSD
Friday, November 17, 2023 3:07 pm
“Since I got (my service dog),” Davison said, “I went from an alcoholic sitting in my closet, barely able to function, to finishing my bachelor’s degree, and after that, I became the first person at Wells Fargo with a service dog in a customer-facing role.”
Reports from the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office
Friday, November 17, 2023 3:00 pm
Dalton Guess, 23, of Calmar, was arrested in Fayette County Oct. 19 and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail on an arrest warrant for violation of probation. Aaron Lowe, 35, of Decorah, was arrested Oct. 19 and transported from the …
Highly pathogenic Avian Influenza cases confirmed on four additional Iowa farms
Friday, November 17, 2023 2:25 pm
Three of the farms are in Clay County and the fourth is in Hamilton County. A farm affected last week in Kossuth County is a farm with game bird pheasants, peafowl and commercial layer chickens.
E-cigarettes among youth a growing concern in northeast Iowa
Friday, November 17, 2023 2:16 pm
“The past 30-day use survey did show a decrease,” Havenstrite said. “However, as far as what we’re hearing from schools and our youth groups, they don’t feel it’s going down. They think it’s getting worse, and another thing is that it’s happening younger and younger.”
Kruse earns American FFA Degree
Friday, November 17, 2023 6:16 am
Decorah High School (DHS) FFA’s Melia Kruse recently earned top honors at the 2023 National FFA Convention and Expo.
Hospital reviews audit, looks to future
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 3:04 pm
“We’re closing in on some big decisions.”
Behind the Badge: Decorah PD Investigator David Burrett
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 3:04 pm
When he pins on his badge every morning and heads to work at the Decorah Police Department, David Burrett is always prepared for the unknown. He is the department’s investigator – the officer who deals with the unique and high-profile cases, ranging from shootings and arson to robbery and murders.
Reports from the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 3:02 pm
Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office Brandon McConnell, 49, of Decorah, was cited for failure to have control following an accident Oct. 14 on Clay Hill Road near Decorah. An anonymous caller advised the Sheriff’s Office of a vehicle that may have …
101-year-old Luther alum attends homecoming celebrations
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 3:01 pm
Every five years since 1943, Dorothy (McMillen) Anderson makes the journey to Decorah to attend Luther College’s Homecoming and class reunions.
Historical Society keeps history alive at Decorah High School
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 9:51 am
Walking around the commons area at Decorah High School now offers a history lesson of schools from the surrounding area. From Bluffton to Burr Oak and Nordness to North Winneshiek, 13 regions are honored with photo collages displayed on the pillars of the DHS cafeteria and gym entrance.
15 DHS students selected for All-State Music Festival
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 8:02 am
Fifteen Decorah High School (DHS) students have been selected to perform at the Iowa All-State Music Festival.
County Foundation grant applications due Jan. 15
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 6:20 am
Grant applications can now be submitted to the Winneshiek County Community Foundation (WCCF) for the 2024 grant cycle, with a submission deadline on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at 5 p.m.
Open house Nov. 20 at Decorah’s new school bus garage
Monday, November 13, 2023 4:46 pm
Presidential Candidate, Gov. Hutchinson, will be in Decorah Thursday
Monday, November 13, 2023 1:40 pm
2024 Presidential Candidate, Gov. Asa Hutchinson will be at the Elk’s Lodge.
‘Dickens on Mill Street’ in Decorah Dec. 2
Sunday, November 12, 2023 5:27 pm
The Winneshiek County Historical Society will celebrate the contributions of the area’s early settlers of English descent in the second annual, “Dickens on Mill Street,” scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 2, from 1 to 4 p.m.