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Hesper-Mabel Steam Engine Days begin Thursday
Thursday, September 7, 2023 8:45 am
The town of Mabel will be celebrating the 71st Annual Steam Engine Days Thursday-Sunday, Sept 7-10, with a wide variety of attractions, events and family-friendly activities.
Window AC units installed at two Decorah schools
Thursday, September 7, 2023 8:44 am
“This decision was made in the interest of the safety and comfort of our students and staff given the recent spell of extremely hot weather”
‘Fill the Squad’ food drive this Saturday in Decorah
Thursday, September 7, 2023 8:41 am
The Decorah Police Department is hosting its first food drive, “Fill the Squad,” at local grocery stores Saturday, Sept. 9.
Reports from the Decorah Police Department
Thursday, September 7, 2023 7:15 am
Decorah Police Officers observed and responded to an altercation . . .
Winneshiek County soon dropping CDL offerings
Thursday, September 7, 2023 7:09 am
Late this fall, the testing requirements for the skills testing will also be changing, and Kreitzer noted it may be a good time to simply stop offering CDL licenses at the courthouse.
Welcome Friends & Neighbors Community Picnic Sept. 10
Thursday, September 7, 2023 2:08 am
This free family-friendly picnic is an opportunity for the congregation to thank and celebrate its friends, neighbors and community.
Reports from the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office
Wednesday, September 6, 2023 9:13 am
Felony intimidation with a dangerous weapon…
Spooky stories sought for Halloween writing contest
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 3:32 pm
The third annual writing contest, “Spooky Stories to Tell in the Driftless” is open now. Writers may turn in submissions relaying their best spooky story under the fiction or non-fiction cate-“gory.”
Budding artist shares her folk art gift
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 3:29 pm
13-year-old Lia Vsetecka has been rosemaling since she was nine years old after she was gifted an art class for Christmas.
Wreaths Across America and American Legion Auxiliary enter partnership
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 3:20 pm
Nonprofits agree to work together to help support common missions for veterans and their families.
Luther named “Hidden Gem” of Iowa
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 4:02 am
Luther College has been named the number one “Hidden Gem” of Iowa for 2024 by College Raptor, a college planning platform that helps families make smart and informed decisions about college.
Porter House Museum hosts concert Sept. 9
Sunday, September 3, 2023 10:48 pm
The Porter House Museum in Decorah hosts a concert by Luna Nova on Saturday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m.
Area students honored for academic achievements and exam results
Sunday, September 3, 2023 10:24 pm
Seven students from Decorah High School – Lucas Arendt, Aidan Nalean-Carlson, Peter Essa, Aya Hawthorn, Mason Myers, Alexis Walker, and Henry Weis – have been selected as a College Board National Recognition Program awardee. Margret Zook, a former DHS student, also received the honor.
K9 program receives donation
Sunday, September 3, 2023 7:55 pm
The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office recently ceived a $650 donation for the K9 program from a recent kayak raffle held Aug. 26 at Bluffton Resort & Bar.
Window air conditioning units have been installed at two Decorah schools
Saturday, September 2, 2023 5:04 pm
In a letter to parents of the Decorah Community School District (DCSD) last week, DCSD Superintendent Tim Cronin reported window air conditioners were installed in classrooms at John Cline Elementary School and West Side Early Childhood Center.
DHS ranked #2 high school in Iowa
Saturday, September 2, 2023 12:48 am
For the third year in a row, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Decorah High School as the second-best high school across Iowa. This marks the fifth consecutive year DHS was listed in the top two spots.
Sons of Norway to meet Sept. 19
Friday, September 1, 2023 3:38 pm
The Sons of Norway Valdres Lodge Sept. 19 meeting will feature a presentation by Andrew Ellingsen, Vesterheim’s Director of Folk Art Education.
Public hazard mitigation plan review and adoption meetings set
Friday, September 1, 2023 2:05 pm
The plan identifies the characteristics and consequences of hazards and assesses vulnerabilities within communities to those hazards.
Echoes of the Past: Drilling ceased at Bakke Lease
Thursday, August 31, 2023 2:23 pm
The drilling started more than a year ago, and went down to a depth of 3,200 feet, but some time ago the drillers encountered troubles as the top of the eight-inch drill bit broke off, leaving the bit at the depth of 3,200 feet.
Alliant proposes 2024 rate increase
Thursday, August 31, 2023 2:10 pm
Alliant Energy has provided notice of an anticipated application to the Iowa Utilities Board that will initiate the process to raise rates for their electric and natural gas service rates.