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Mississippi River bridge replacement underway at Lansing
Thursday, October 5, 2023 9:49 am
Over the next few years when traveling around Lansing and rural Crawford County, Wisconsin, travelers will see exciting things happening with the construction of a new Mississippi River Bridge crossing.
Reports from the Winneshiek County Sheriff
Thursday, October 5, 2023 9:44 am
William Toj Garcia, 33, of Ossian, was arrested Sept. 23 at 11:19 p.m. on Highway 52, Postville, and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail for operating while under the influence and driving while license revoked. Edgar Torres, 29, of Decorah, …
Reports from the Decorah PD and Winneshiek Co. Sheriff
Thursday, October 5, 2023 9:41 am
Decorah Police Decorah Police received a complaint of possible ongoing harassment Sept. 23. Officers investigated, and identified the suspect as Elijah Leigh Manuel Gallegos, 24, from Ohio. Gallegos was subsequently placed under arrest for harassment, 1st offense (threaten forcible felony). …
Discussions begin on FY25 Street Improvement Plan
Thursday, October 5, 2023 9:39 am
Heivly Street at forefront
More fiber optics installed in Winneshiek County
Thursday, October 5, 2023 9:36 am
This should help fill in holes in internet service availability, but not completely eliminate them for some residents.
Vendors sought for Craft Show and Bake Sale
Thursday, October 5, 2023 9:32 am
Decorah Community School District’s Music Booster’s Craft Show and Bake Sale will be held on Saturday, Oct. 28.
WinnMed board discusses goals
Thursday, October 5, 2023 9:23 am
Short and long-term goals for the WinnMed campus in Decorah is continued growth of services offered as well as marketing area.
Winneshiek County youth celebrate National 4H Week this week
Thursday, October 5, 2023 9:19 am
The 2023 National 4-H Week theme is “I <3 4-H,” which celebrates everything loved about 4-H.
City secures $630,000 grant
Thursday, October 5, 2023 9:16 am
The City of Decorah recently announced its successful grant application to the USDA Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Program, resulting in a substantial award of $630,000. This grant marks a pivotal moment in the city’s dedication to preserving and enhancing urban green spaces.
Reminder: Do not place leaves, grass in city streets
Thursday, October 5, 2023 9:13 am
The City of Decorah is reminding residents that leaves, grass clippings, and any other yard waste must not be placed in the street.
‘After Dark’ series offered at Porter House Museum
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 6:33 pm
The Porter House Museum at 401 West Broadway in Decorah is again offering its After Dark series this month.
Supervisors rule Horn Hollow Road vacated, Festina Wastewater Project finances finalized
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 9:24 am
The public hearing on Horn Hollow Road heard comments from Lucy Shemp, adjacent landowner in favor of vacation of the road and her legal representation, and Jim Wicka, adjacent landowner.
DHS Pride of Vikings Marching Band performs this weekend
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 6:19 pm
The Pride of the Vikings (POV) Marching Band will be performing Oct. 7 at the Iowa High School Music Association’s Marching Band Festival, and they will preview their performance in Decorah Friday afternoon at Viking Stadium.
Cast named for New Minowa Players children’s show
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 6:25 am
New Minowa Players and Director Rick Scheffert recently announced the cast of 14 children aged 7-12 for the upcoming children’s show, “Two Stories About The Gold Buckskin Whincher.”
Street closures announced in Decorah
Monday, October 2, 2023 3:06 pm
The City of Decorah is notifying residents of several upcoming street projects resulting in street closures this week.
DCSD approves purchase plan for city land for new elementary school
Monday, October 2, 2023 8:23 am
The Decorah Community School District (DCSD) Board of Directors met in a closed special session Monday, Oct. 2, at 7:30 a.m. to discuss possible land acquisition for a new elementary school.
Driftless area in historic drought status
Sunday, October 1, 2023 12:52 pm
Winneshiek, Allamakee and Howard Counties officially hit a D4, or exceptional, drought as of Sept. 19, the first time Winneshiek County has been added to the D4 category since at least 2012.
Fatal buggy collision leaves community with heartache
Sunday, October 1, 2023 9:20 am
The victims have been identified in a fatal collision of an Amish buggy and an SUV that left two dead, and two injured in Fillmore County, Minn., the morning of Monday, Sept. 25.
Upcoming events in the Elkader area
Sunday, October 1, 2023 8:07 am
The Elkader Merchants Group announces upcoming events in October: Witches Night Out, October 12, Highway 13 Vintage Market October 13-15 and Osborne Heritage Days.
Candidates file for open county, city and school posts
Friday, September 29, 2023 2:35 pm
The races for several city, county and school board seats have brought out a number of Winneshiek County residents to run in the Nov. 7 election.