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Nominations due July 1 for ‘Iowan of the Day’
Monday, June 12, 2023 8:59 am
The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation and Cookies Food Products are currently seeking the next group of outstanding Iowans for the 2023 Iowan of the Day award. Nominations must be received no later than July 1, 2023.
Chamber Ag Drive Thru Meal set for June 15
Sunday, June 11, 2023 1:04 pm
The public is invited to drive thru for an easy supper on June 15 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds.
Genealogy program slated June 26
Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:38 pm
Joan (Soland) Landenberger will lead a viewing of a 1917 panoramic photograph of the celebration of Embret Clement and Kari Egge’s 50th anniversary for a Decorah Genealogy Association (DGA) program at 7 p.m., June 26, at VFW Post 1977, 104 State St., Decorah.
Children’s author book signing at Vesterheim
Saturday, June 10, 2023 10:03 am
Children’s book author Donna Marie Seim will be at Vesterheim Museum Store to sign her book “Troll Forest: A Norwegian Tale” Saturday, June 17, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Jones felony court cases going to trial
Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:40 am
In the Fillmore County District Court Thursday, June 8, Mindy Jones, now of Waterloo, was in attendance for her hearings and entered a plea of not guilty to 33 separate felony charges of theft, theft by check, theft by swindle, receiving stolen property and check forgery.
Remains of missing mother found near Mabel
Friday, June 9, 2023 4:25 pm
Law enforcement personnel have arrested the father of Kingsbury’s children, 29-year-old Adam Fravel.
Secretary of Agriculture tours wetland project near Fort Atkinson
Friday, June 9, 2023 3:59 pm
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig visited Winneshiek County Thursday, June 8, as part of his annual 99 county tour.
Fan Ridge MX Track a haven for the two-wheeled
Friday, June 9, 2023 3:03 pm
As a life-long avid motocross rider, Dale Fletcher always wanted a dirt track at his home. The 3.49 acres his home sat on provided him with a blank canvas so to speak, and he spent the next few years working to make it into a fun course.
Reports from the Decorah PD and Wineshiek County Sheriff
Friday, June 9, 2023 2:48 pm
Decorah Police Decorah Police conducted a traffic stop May 13 at approximately 2:04 a.m. on a vehicle in the 1800 block of Trout Run Road, Decorah. After further investigation, the driver, Kelly Richard Ludeking, 51, of Decorah, was arrested for …
Confessions of a Royal Watcher: King Charles III in the top job
Friday, June 9, 2023 11:49 am
Let’s get straight to the confessions. King Charles III claims he’s modernizing the monarchy, but it’s feudal.
Area quilters to have 25 creations in Minnesota display
Friday, June 9, 2023 8:22 am
The quilt exhibit by members of the Northeast Iowa Quilters’ Guild inspired by the Seed Savers catalog is going on the road.
Decorah’s Altfillisch Project is Cultural Affairs Award recipient
Friday, June 9, 2023 6:25 am
The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs announced that 17 projects and individuals in 10 Iowa communities received the state’s highest historic preservation honors at the 2023 Preserve Iowa Summit. Locally, the Decorah Altfillisch Project was the recipient of the Special Project Award.
Recent air quality impacts descending from Canadian wildfires
Thursday, June 8, 2023 1:59 pm
Air quality has been impacted for many people sensitive to respiratory pollution in the past few weeks, in large part due to Canadian wildfires that continue to rage far beyond normal parameters.
WinnMed Board approves purchase of Donlon Pharmacy
Thursday, June 8, 2023 8:39 am
The WinnMed Board of Trustees recently approved the purchase of Donlon Pharmacy of Decorah. The acquisition will take place in late fall of 2023. The Board approved the action at a meeting June 7.
‘Hunchback of Notre Dame’ summer musical cast announced
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 3:44 pm
New Minowa Players and director Cydney Weitzel have announced the cast of the upcoming summer musical, “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”.
Spillville Summer Concert Series welcomes Wapsi River Ramblers Saturday
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 2:58 pm
Wapsi River Ramblers and Michael Henriksen playing Saturday, June 10.
Alternative Energy Home Tours this weekend
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 10:20 am
The public is invited to tour area homes and learn about solar installations, heat pumps, energy efficiency and sustainable building practices during the upcoming Winneshiek Energy District Alternative Energy Home Tour.
Will you find a Golden Ticket?
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 10:15 am
This week, the lucky ticket holders will win an assortment of gourmet treats from Plum Delicious.
Big 4 Fair is June 16-18
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 10:09 am
Held in conjunction with Allamakee County ISU Extension Office, the show-only fair caters to youth who show animals at each of their respective county fairs.
Driftless Business Spotlight: Reveling in her roots while spreading her wings
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 10:02 am
When Elissa Shepard’s husband Justin purchased Shep’s Riverside Bar & Grill eight years ago, she had no way of knowing how that would lead her on the journey she enjoys today as owner of Driftless Gypsy Boutique in Lansing.