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Attorneys seek to suppress evidence in local attempted murder case
Monday, December 16, 2024 12:03 pm
Youngblood’s defense alleges improper interviews, labels resulting evidence ‘fruits of a poisonous tree’
Schmitt’s story still inspires today
Thursday, December 12, 2024 3:48 pm
Saturday was Dec. 7. The day which will live in infamy sometimes doesn’t seem quite so infamous as the holiday rush bleeds further and further into our calendars each year, but it’s worth remembering nonetheless.
Reports from the Decorah Police Department
Thursday, December 12, 2024 8:31 am
Jake Scott Olsen, age 38, of Avon, Illinois, was charged with public intoxication and obstruction of emergency communication at approximately 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28 in the 100 block of Winnebago Street in Decorah. A criminal complaint accused Olsen of …
Reports from the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office
Thursday, December 12, 2024 8:29 am
Omar Munoz Gonzales, age 46, was booked into the Winneshiek County Jail at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26 to serve seven consecutive days. Terri Perry, age 35, was booked into the Winneshiek County Jail at 3:55 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26 …
Sabin Family celebrates one-year ownership of Family Table
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 4:27 pm
The Decorah Area Chamber recently hosted a ribbon cutting event for Sabin Family Table to celebrate one year of ownership under Amanda and Corey Sabin. The Sabins purchased the long-time Decorah restaurant from Stacey and Scott Gossling in November of 2023.
Reports Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 4:25 pm
Connor Allen, age 18, of Reedsburg, Wisconsin, was charged with operating while intoxicated — first offense— at approximately 12:27 a.m. Friday, Nov. 22 in the area of East Street in Calmar. He was also cited for careless driving. A Winneshiek …
Area priest was first chaplain to give life during WWII
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 4:24 pm
Details were scarce as area readers scanned their local newspaper pages following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in December of 1941 — Saturday marked the 83rd anniversary of the now infamous bombing. The Dec. 11, 1941, edition of the Decorah Journal listed approximately 30 people with ties to northeast Iowa residing in or near Honolulu, Hawaii, at the time, and its front page relayed a short message from a former Decorah physician stationed there. “Well — Busy — Please don’t worry,” A.F. Fritchen had said in a Dec. 10 telegram to his wife.
Water Street Lighted Parade set for this Friday in Decorah
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 4:19 pm
The Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Water Street Lighted Parade on Friday, Dec. 13 in downtown Decorah. The parade will start at 6 p.m. in the 200 block of East Water Street and will travel seven blocks west to the intersection of Mill Street.
And then there were two: Pair of city council candidates headed for January run-off
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 9:47 pm
The race for an open at-large seat on the Decorah City Council won’t quite be decided until next month. The race attracted a total of three candidates — Kent Klocke, Paul Wanless and Cody Whittle — and more than 50 …
Biden pardoning his son won’t help restore public’s trust in government
Monday, December 9, 2024 9:49 am
I had it all planned out in my head. I was going to write a post-Thanksgiving column inspired by some of Norman Rockwell’s well-known art. It was going to make some great points on things like togetherness and community by juxtaposing Rockwell’s “Freedom from Want” (you know the one, it’s got the family and the turkey dinner) with one of his not-quite-as-well-known pieces titled “Shuffleton’s Barbershop.” Then President Biden had to go and grant an unconditional pardon for his son Hunter (and as someone who is occasionally referred to as a wordsmith, I feel I ought to point out the intentionality in choosing the preposition “for” rather than “to” in this instance).
Financing for fiber a slow process
Monday, December 9, 2024 9:22 am
Fiberoptic may be significantly faster than other internet connections, but financing for fiber for Decorah is proving to be somewhat slow, according to Decorah City Manager Travis Goedken.
Council approves $15,000 budget for MEU informational materials
Monday, December 9, 2024 9:20 am
The Decorah City Council voted 5-1 Monday, Dec. 2, in support of a resolution allowing the city’s sustainability commission to spend up to $15,000 on flyers, mailers and similar materials regarding a proposed municipal electric utility.
Decorah High School groups coordinate food pantry drive
Sunday, December 8, 2024 10:36 am
The Decorah FFA and National Honor Society joined forces to organize a school-wide “food” drive to help community members in need. Students and staff donated money instead of collecting food items, knowing that a financial contribution would afford more buying power for items in demand.
City council candidates sound off ahead of special election
Friday, December 6, 2024 4:31 pm
The Decorah Leader contacted each of the three prospective councilmen and invited them to respond to a questionnaire for the benefit of local voters ahead of next week’s special election. Their responses are included here to help inform voters of each candidates views and opinions before polls officially open.
Othman signs plea bargain in amended sexual abuse case
Thursday, December 5, 2024 8:22 am
Judge returns plea, cites unaddressed aspects of agreement
Luther student accused of terroristic references to anime series pleads not guilty
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 4:30 pm
A Luther College student accused of making what law enforcement called threatening references to a violent anime series last month has pleaded not guilty to the charge of making terrorist threats.
Bachelder granted change of venue for upcoming trial
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 4:22 pm
Court opts to ‘err on the side of caution’ in moving sexual exploitation case
Annual community Thanksgiving dinner offers attendees homemade food, camaraderie
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 4:16 pm
“This is what we’re supposed to do as human beings,” said Thomas Hansen, the event’s coordinator, who’s been volunteering for the dinner for 26 of its 37 years.
Drug investigation results in multiple arrests ahead of Thanksgiving
Monday, December 2, 2024 4:40 pm
A group of nine individuals were taken into custody on drug charges the day before Thanksgiving, according to information released Monday by the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office executed a search warrant during a traffic stop at approximately …
‘Home for Christmas’ benefit concert Dec. 14
Monday, December 2, 2024 7:18 am
The Decorah Chorale warmly invites the public to its 24th Annual “Home for Christmas” concert on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m. at Decorah Lutheran Church.