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Beware: Heat related illnesses
Monday, August 21, 2023 3:16 pm
Even hotter, possibly record-setting temperatures are expected as the week continues. During extremely hot and humid weather, your body’s ability to cool itself is challenged.
Lane closures on Lansing bridge begin Tuesday
Monday, August 21, 2023 3:07 pm
Drivers crossing over the Mississippi River via the Lansing bridge should be aware of lane closures Aug. 22-24.
Iowa Secretary of State shares final results of Iowa State Fair Presidential Straw Poll
Monday, August 21, 2023 12:00 pm
Joe Biden, Donald Trump, and Raymond Wagner received the most votes in each of their political parties in Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate’s 2023 State Fair Straw Poll.
Aug. 23 Farmer’s Market cancelled
Monday, August 21, 2023 9:18 am
The Wednesday, Aug. 23 Decorah Farmer’s Market is cancelled due to predicted severe heat.
Maintaining healthy native habitat is Luther College project goal
Monday, August 21, 2023 8:49 am
This summer, the Dr. Donald H. Nelson Woodlands was a focus of landscape restoration efforts on the Luther campus. Led by Luther Professor and Natural Areas Manager Molly McNicoll, Luther College Land Stewardship community volunteers and interns worked together in June to plant more trees in this developing woodland, where restoration work started in 2012. The multi-year restoration process holds many benefits for environmental and community health.
DCSD to dismiss early Wednesday and Thursday
Sunday, August 20, 2023 6:13 pm
The Decorah Community School District will have early dismissals due to heat on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Wednesday’s early dismissal time has been updated to 11:30 a.m.
Centennial open house at historic Weiser home Aug. 27
Sunday, August 20, 2023 9:31 am
“The Weiser home was built on land first owned by George Phelps and then Ben Bear. The house itself has been part of this community for 100 years, and we wanted to share its distinctive, well-preserved interior with the wider public.”
Anti-trafficking meeting in Mabel
Saturday, August 19, 2023 2:38 pm
Join speaker Cathy O’Brien, an international speaker and author, who is also a survivor of human trafficking and the MK Ultra program.
Reports from the Winneshiek County Sheriff
Saturday, August 19, 2023 2:36 pm
William Mack, 36, of Postville, turned himself in to the Winneshiek County Jail Aug. 9. He was arrested and booked into the jail on an arrest warrant for violation of parole. While incarcerated in the Winneshiek County Jail Aug. 10, …
Temporary services secured as search for full-time engineer continues
Saturday, August 19, 2023 8:27 am
Rissman will perform as a part-time Winneshiek County employee at the base rate of $115 per hour, plus mileage accrued for an outside vehicle and other expenses that may occur.
The Driftless Foodie: Salty S’more Snack Bites
Saturday, August 19, 2023 8:03 am
Besides not needing any “fancy” equipment like a well-carved stick found only in your backyard, this no-bake dessert comes together with just four ingredients.
New school rec area
Friday, August 18, 2023 2:50 pm
Work continues this month on the new outdoor recreation area adjacent to Decorah Middle School.
Carlson Park Coalition approved to raise, receive funds for improvements
Friday, August 18, 2023 2:31 pm
“Essentially, instead of donations going to the City of Decorah, the resolution allows funds to be given directly to the Carlson Park Coalition, headed up by Benji Nichols, Brian Fuhrmann and Marla Klocke.”
Class size raises concern from Decorah teachers
Friday, August 18, 2023 2:27 pm
Decorah Community School District (DCSD) board members heard a plea from kindergarten teachers concerned about large class sizes on Monday night at the monthly school board meeting.
Nicknames now an issue at Iowa schools
Friday, August 18, 2023 2:23 pm
Decorah school board navigates new education legislation.
Shining the light on new Decorah Police Chief Trish Thein
Friday, August 18, 2023 2:19 pm
Nearly a month after taking command of the city’s police department, Decorah Police Chief Trish Thein sits down to talk about the path that brought her here.
Folk Art at the Fest
Friday, August 18, 2023 2:06 pm
The August 17 Public Opinion E-edition includes an exclusive three page photo feature of folk art demonstrations.
Reports from the Decorah PD
Friday, August 18, 2023 11:35 am
Decorah Police were dispatched to the 700 block of River Street in Decorah Aug. 13 at 10:23 p.m. for a report of a male passed out in a citizen’s yard. After an investigation and a medical check on the subject, …
‘Fur and Feathers’ exhibit celebrates domestic animals
Friday, August 18, 2023 10:07 am
For a fun finale to the summer, the Lanesboro Arts Gallery in Lanesboro, Minn., is hosting a colorful solo show featuring domestic animal portraits.
Decorah’s Citywide Garage Sale Sept. 16
Thursday, August 17, 2023 12:23 pm
Driftless Multimedia has announced that the Fall Citywide garage sale in Decorah will be held Saturday, Sept. 16. Watch the Decorah Public Opinion and Driftless Journal for registration information.