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Two earn new trucks for 40 years of service at Bruening Rock Products
Friday, November 3, 2023 9:59 am
BRP has now awarded nine trucks to 40-year employees over years.
For the Record: City-owned land sale to DCSD discussed, approved
Thursday, November 2, 2023 9:54 am
Ten community members came forth to address the council with their questions and concerns… “I’d like to commend and applaud the people involved … entering a very complex debate, and going through it in a solution-based way …I think we as a community need to trust the process … In March 2013, there was a proposal to address the John Cline West Side School, so we can’t vote on the bond until next November 2024, take a couple of years to build a school, so we are looking at 2026. We owe it to our teachers, our staff, our administrators, our kids, our community to get this done. I think it is a no-brainer.” – Mark Lovelace
Decorah couple saddened to leave West Bank amid Israel-Hamas war
Thursday, November 2, 2023 9:42 am
George and Martha Monson Lowe, of Decorah, were looking forward to visiting Bethlehem this fall to lend a hand at the Bethlehem Bible College (BCC) Guest House for several months. But, their plans were cut tragically short, when, just two days after they landed in the West Bank, Hamas attacked Israel from Gaza.
Local arena offers area riders and ropers a chance to go pro
Thursday, November 2, 2023 9:17 am
Rodeos aren’t only a favorite pastime in Wyoming and Texas. In fact, rodeos happen year-round across the country, and on Saturday, Oct. 14, area female riders had a chance to win $1 million through the Ladies Breakaway competition at C5 Arena, located just a few miles north of Decorah on Highway 52.
Driftless Foodie: Philly cheesesteak pasta skillet
Thursday, November 2, 2023 9:15 am
To make weeknights a bit less hectic, I like to break out all of my (almost) one pan meals.
USPS files notice of January rate increases
Thursday, November 2, 2023 7:55 am
First class stamps will go to 68 cents each.
VA Clinic groundbreaking ceremony here Nov. 7
Thursday, November 2, 2023 6:56 am
The Iowa City VA Health Care System (ICVAHCS) is breaking ground on a new Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) at 1106 Military Blvd in Decorah, to expand VA care and services to area Veterans. The VA and ISG will host a groundbreaking ceremony, open to the public, at the project site at noon Tuesday, Nov. 7.
Luther launches new strategic framework
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 4:06 pm
Luther College in Decorah has launched a new strategic framework to guide the institution for the next two years. The framework addresses the college’s need to expand its reach, align its resources and strengthen its organization, as it maintains a vision of being both grounded and global.
St. Ben’s School Endowment Fund established
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 4:04 pm
The St. Benedict School Endowment Fund has been established with the Winneshiek County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa.
McShanes honor state bird with mural by Cedar Rapids spray-paint artist
Monday, October 30, 2023 4:14 pm
Many business owners add murals to their buildings’ exteriors to call attention to their businesses or to celebrate art or the artists that paint them. But, Kathleen McShane said she and her husband, Mike, who own Gear Elkader and the Goldfinch Inn at 201 North Main Street in Elkader, added a mural to the second story of the back of their building to give that part of their business a bit of a facelift.
Black Hills Energy announces lower natural gas costs
Monday, October 30, 2023 4:10 pm
October is National Energy Awareness Month, a time to be mindful of how energy is used, and Black Hills Energy has announced customers can anticipate lower natural gas costs ahead of this year’s heating season, compared to last year.
Driftless Home & Harvest: The enduring allure of an older home … An inside look at a Victorian home renovation
Monday, October 30, 2023 4:03 pm
The Victorian home of Dale and Joleen McCarty is a striking example of successful renovation and expansion.
What is a fair farm rental agreement?
Monday, October 30, 2023 3:04 pm
The University of Minnesota Extension is hosting land rent workshops again this fall. Landlords, farmers and agri-business professionals should consider attending one of the free, informative, in-person meetings held across Minnesota in late October through mid-December.
200 shows celebrated at New Minowa Players ‘Ye Olde Cabaret’ Nov. 2-5
Monday, October 30, 2023 9:02 am
New Minowa Players celebrates 200 shows at the upcoming “Ye Olde Cabaret”, Nov. 2-5 at the NMP Theatre on South Mill Street in Decorah.
DHS to host Veterans Day program
Monday, October 30, 2023 1:34 am
Decorah High School will host a Veterans Day breakfast and program for veterans and their families on Friday, Nov. 10.
“Holiday Lights” set to open for 19th season
Monday, October 30, 2023 1:14 am
Helping Services for Youth & Families announces 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 programs promoting healthier and safer families throughout Northeast Iowa.
Housing policy discussion here Nov. 2
Monday, October 30, 2023 1:07 am
The City of Decorah will host a special housing discussion Nov. 2 at 5:45 p.m. at Impact Coffee’s upstairs venue.
Luther Center Stage Series continues Nov. 9
Monday, October 30, 2023 1:03 am
Luther College’s Center Stage Series and Student Activities Council will kick off a year-long celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Asian Students and Allies Association (ASAA) at Luther with performances by internationally-recognized musicians Wu Fei and Abigail Washburn and comedian Aiko Tanaka.
Supervisors vote to extend offer to engineer applicant
Friday, October 27, 2023 12:15 pm
The Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted Oct. 23 to extend an offer to an applicant for the position of County Engineer.
Volunteers needed to fill EMT class
Friday, October 27, 2023 12:10 pm
The number of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) in this area has dwindled over the years, as licensed EMTs have retired and fewer applications have come in.