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4-H Week Kickoff Carnival slated Oct. 1
Monday, September 25, 2023 6:01 am
A kick-off for National 4-H Week is planned Sunday, Oct. 1, at Lake Meyer (rain location is the Danan Lansing Building at the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds).
Center Stage Series opens Sept. 29 with ‘Invoke’
Monday, September 25, 2023 5:29 am
The multi-instrument quartet Invoke will open the Center Stage Series at Luther College on Friday, Sept. 29. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall.
Mill Street closure Sept. 25-29
Sunday, September 24, 2023 5:22 pm
The City of Decorah is notifying residents that Mill Street will be closed between Broadway Street and Main Street this week.
Storhoff and Fisher crowned in Decorah
Friday, September 22, 2023 3:24 pm
Decorah celebrates Homecoming 2023
South Winn royalty
Friday, September 22, 2023 3:21 pm
South Winneshiek High School crowned Parker Timp and Avery Humpal Homecoming King and Queen following the pep rally in Calmar Friday afternoon, Sept. 22. The Warriors play AGWSR Friday night.
Explaining the snags with the flags
Friday, September 22, 2023 12:06 pm
Per the Council’s vote and the city’s flag schedule and policy, the Pride flags were removed this morning, and in their place were hung American flags, Luther flags for Luther Parents’ Week, Decorah Vikings flags for Decorah High School Homecoming, and Norwegian flags for the Norwegian Ambassador Vesterheim visit.
Mayor Borowski makes official proclamation
Friday, September 22, 2023 11:36 am
. . . WHEREAS, the City of Decorah, Iowa, stands as a beacon of inclusivity, diversity, and respect for all its residents, regardless of their race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity; and . . .
Helms brings new life into historic Decorah funeral home
Friday, September 22, 2023 11:30 am
Renovation of downtown business complete
Decorah community responds to anti-LGBTQ vandalism
Friday, September 22, 2023 11:18 am
Investigation into weekend incident continues as one person is arrested
Vesterheim opens new Commons Building with week-long celebration
Thursday, September 21, 2023 5:53 pm
Vesterheim, the National Norwegian-American Museum and Folk Art School on Water Street in Decorah will celebrate the opening of the new Commons Building with numerous activities Sept. 23-Oct. 1, both on-site and online. There will be free museum admission this entire week.
Annual Hymn Sing marks 130 years of Canoe German Methodist Church
Thursday, September 21, 2023 9:42 am
The Canoe German Methodist Church on rural Decorah’s Canoe Ridge Road will celebrate its 130-year anniversary Sunday, Sept. 24, during the annual Hymn Sing at the church.
Women to watch: Decorah women recognized as two of the ‘40 Women to Watch in Hospitality’
Thursday, September 21, 2023 9:39 am
Of more than 100 nominations across the state, Decorah’s Carina Cavagnaro of La Rana Bistro and Shana Meyer of Toppling Goliath Brewing Company are among the top women in hospitality.
Driftless Bites and Sites Scavenger Hunt prize winners announced
Thursday, September 21, 2023 9:33 am
Twenty-two prize packages handed out in 2023
Fall Craft and Vendor Market this Saturday in Decorah
Thursday, September 21, 2023 9:08 am
More than 25 vendors will be on site.
Decorah Library hosts October book discussions
Thursday, September 21, 2023 9:07 am
Decorah Public Library staff will host five book discussions in October. The groups are open to the public and newcomers are encouraged to attend.
Update: Convicted murderers of Rebecca Hauser learn their fate
Thursday, September 21, 2023 8:30 am
Two convicted murderers of a Burr Oak area native had their parole hearings Sept. 20. Following the hearings with the Iowa Board of Parole, one was granted work release and the other was denied parole in a split decision.
Constitution Day Parade Sept. 23 in Decorah
Thursday, September 21, 2023 8:14 am
Each year, Americans observe Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. The commemoration of Constitution Week runs annually from Sept.17-23.
Fall’s fabulous flatties
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 3:34 pm
Big flatties are the ultimate alpha predator in the immortal river. Other fish swimming in their sphere of influence have just two options: flee or be eaten. Species-specific pursuit of the ugly river king requires considerable patience, skill and serious fishing tackle.
Emergency alerts for Winneshiek County residents – There’s an app for that!
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 3:01 pm
Users can access up-to-the-minute news, maps, videos, digital guides and more, and use a “Make Your Plan” module to build an emergency disaster plan tailored to their family’s specific needs.
A life of loves leads to the collection of a lifetime [of memories]
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 2:53 pm
With a quiver in his voice, Wasson’s eyes fill with tears as he continued, “Sometimes I will find a hill in town, drive my tractor up there and listen to the tractor bellow. It’s loud, but it’s a thrill. I love the sound.”