news
Know Your Driftless Neighbor: Teacher Brenda
Friday, August 4, 2023 1:30 pm
From your next-door neighbor to that one down on main street, a face you see around town or a name you hear over and over, these are your Driftless Neighbors…
Two-day music festival begins Aug. 4
Friday, August 4, 2023 1:11 pm
Two days of music, one epic stage and the scenic beauty of Spillville’s Riverside Park…this means only one thing: the Turkey River Music Festival is back Friday and Saturday, Aug. 4-5.
Decorah Senior Center forges on for updated facility
Friday, August 4, 2023 1:09 pm
The leadership group of the Decorah Senior Citizens Hospitality Center is forging ahead with rehabilitation and modernization plans to ensure the center can continue to meet the needs of seniors for years to come.
Waukon Crazy/Corn Days this weekend
Friday, August 4, 2023 1:03 pm
It’s a jam-packed weekend in Waukon with Crazy Days and Corn Days offering something for everyone – this year with a twist.
Reports from the Winneshiek County Sheriff and Decorah PD
Friday, August 4, 2023 12:49 pm
Winneshiek County Sheriff Robert C. Hanson, 69, of Waukon, was arrested July 20 at 5:28 p.m., on West Ridge Road in Waukon, and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail for D felony possession of controlled substance 3rd or subsequent (Methamphetamine), …
Historic Preservation Commission announces ‘Significant Decorah Properties’ list
Friday, August 4, 2023 12:47 pm
The Decorah Historic Preservation Commission has created an inventory of “Significant Decorah Properties” not on the National Register.
Restoring a piece of history – ‘Horn House’ renovation preserves structural integrity
Friday, August 4, 2023 12:41 pm
Why would a nationally-known cable television network select a Driftless area home to feature during a renovation for an upcoming broadcast?
Candidates hit Decorah campaign trail
Friday, August 4, 2023 9:46 am
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was in Decorah.
The life of that cardboard box – A closer look at local recycling
Friday, August 4, 2023 9:26 am
I can still hear my grandma say, “Oooh, that’s a nice cardboard box. I better put that in the attic.” There was a time when cardboard boxes were a resource to hang on to – just in case. Now, cardboard is found in many different items from pizza boxes to delivering items from online orders. It’s also being recycled more often.
Spring Grove Real Estate Fund plans to rebuild after hardware store fire
Friday, August 4, 2023 8:20 am
The Fund is working on plans to rebuild a three-story, mixed-use structure that fits within the historic downtown feel of the community, with commercial space on the main floor and residential apartment units on the upper two stories.
Endow Iowa Tax Credit Program Receives Additional $7 Million for 2023
Thursday, August 3, 2023 2:52 pm
Here are key points for donors to best plan their 2023 charitable giving . . .
Migliore convicted, admits to stealing over $200,000
Thursday, August 3, 2023 1:12 pm
In a case spanning six years, Heather Migliore, 51, of Waukon, pled guilty July 19 to federal charges of wire fraud. According to the U.S. Attorney’s press release from July 21, per the plea agreement Migliore admitted that from January 2015 through November 2021, she stole no less than $200,000 from her employer, a tax preparation business with offices in Waukon and Decorah.
10 narcotic search warrants executed
Thursday, August 3, 2023 1:04 pm
After a month-long joint investigation by Fayette County Sheriff’s Office and West Union Police Department, a series of 10 drug narcotic search warrants were executed the Week of July 11-14.
“Dessert Among the Flowers” here Aug.17
Thursday, August 3, 2023 5:51 am
Co-chairs Karen Guttebo and Marian Rovang-Rude are planning the upcoming Town & Country Garden Club’s upcoming fundraiser “Dessert Among the Flowers”.
State Historical Society grants awarded in Driftless region
Wednesday, August 2, 2023 2:45 am
Winneshiek County Historical Society in Decorah, the Bily Clocks Museum & Antonin Dvorak Exhibit in Spillville, and the Friends of Lansing Library were among the 26 recipients of grants awarded this week by the State Historical Society to preserve Iowa’s historical collections and country schools.
Airplanes and Art: A day of adventure in Cresco
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 3:19 pm
Plan for a day of fun, celebrating 41 years of the Fly-in Breakfast at the Cresco Airport, along with the 62nd Annual Cresco Fine Arts Show at Beadle Park Sunday, Aug. 6, in Cresco.
Seed Savers benefit concert Aug. 5
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 1:31 am
Five talented and inspiring musicians, one great location, and one very worthy cause. Singers and songwriters Lisse, William Elliott Whitmore, David Huckfelt, Dave Moore, and Annie Humphrey will take the stage on Saturday evening, Aug. 5, at Heritage Farm in Decorah, for a lively outdoor concert to support Seed Savers Exchange’s nonprofit mission.
2023 Winneshiek County Fair review
Monday, July 31, 2023 3:27 pm
A photo recap of the 2023 Winneshiek County Fair.
Opening Ceremonies 2023
Monday, July 31, 2023 1:22 pm
Nordic Fest 2023 opened with a flair Thursday night, July 27, in front of the Winneshiek County Courthouse. Look for more photos in the Driftless Journal, Public Opinion and on this website.
New Minowa Players season announced
Friday, July 28, 2023 8:18 pm
There is a lot in store for theatre-goers in the Driftless area as the New Minowa Players recently announced their 2023-2024 season which runs August, 2023 through June, 2024.