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Library to host family concert June 7
Friday, May 26, 2023 3:58 pm
Decorah Library will present a musical event featuring internationally acclaimed songwriter Chad Elliott. Elliott’s family program, Wilderman’s Treetop Tales, will take place at Decorah Public Library on Wednesday, June 7. at 11 a.m. During this kid-friendly performance Elliot will bring …
200 Flower Baskets are up in Downtown Decorah
Friday, May 26, 2023 12:48 pm
Baskets went up in the downtown district yesterday, just in time for Memorial Day Weekend.
Medal of Honor recipient, Luman L. Cadwell at rest in Decorah
Friday, May 26, 2023 12:18 pm
Luman Cadwell received the Medal of Honor, the country’s highest award for bravery during combat, for his action during the American Civil War.
The Driftless Foodie: Asparagus Part Two!
Friday, May 26, 2023 12:08 pm
This recipe comes together with less than five ingredients with asparagus as the star. As it should be!
Turkey Valley School Board postpones construction project
Friday, May 26, 2023 12:05 pm
Turkey Valley School Board made the decision to postpone construction of the planned Industrial Technology building after hearing the plans needed to be fully-sprinklered, making the project financially unattainable for the school at this time. The board will look at …
Over-the-counter livestock antibiotics soon to be prescription-only
Friday, May 26, 2023 12:01 pm
Over-the-counter antibiotics are moving to prescription only, to provide more veterinary oversight. Similar to the Veterinary Feed Directive, placing antibiotics under the supervision of veterinarians should result in more judicious use and less antibiotic resistance.
Welfare check on minors leads to charges
Friday, May 26, 2023 11:39 am
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office conducted a welfare check at a residence in Hawkeye.
Charges filed in June 2022 infant death
Friday, May 26, 2023 11:38 am
A Cresco woman was charged with Child Endangerment-Death.
Winneshiek County Veterans Memorial dedication is May 29
Friday, May 26, 2023 10:25 am
After six years of discussion – from a 2017 conversation at a VFW meeting, and two and a half years of planning, coordination, research and dedication – the Winneshiek County Veterans Memorial Association is looking forward to having the memorial completed and in place just in time for a Memorial Day Celebration Monday, May 29.
Lanesboro Theatre District Mural Installation dedication is Saturday
Friday, May 26, 2023 10:20 am
Lanesboro Arts, in partnership with the Commonweal Theatre, is thrilled to announce the installation of the Lanesboro Theatre District Mural by artist Erik Pearson.
‘Tow to Go’ activated in Iowa for Memorial Day Weekend
Friday, May 26, 2023 10:17 am
Iowans can call (855) 2-TOW-2-GO for a safe ride
Memorial Day events planned
Thursday, May 25, 2023 4:39 pm
Memorial Day Luncheon at Washington Prairie Washington Prairie Church is holding their annual Memorial Day Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, May 29, at Washington Prairie Church on W42. Appropriate for the start of summer, they will offer …
Beloved Decorah restaurant is on the market
Thursday, May 25, 2023 4:35 pm
Owners assure patrons ‘it’s business as usual’ for now
Filling vases and a need
Thursday, May 25, 2023 4:34 pm
Ludeking set about researching what it would take to bring a cemetery flower service back to Decorah and this spring he launched “Solaced Loved Ones.”
EMS Strong: Where emergency care begins in Winneshiek County
Thursday, May 25, 2023 4:27 pm
Emergency Medical Services Week is May 21-27
Pen Pals Celebration offers face-to-face meeting
Thursday, May 25, 2023 4:25 pm
The volunteers who wrote letters to one or two students over the school year were invited to attend to meet their pen pals face to face.
Viking Pride Family Night held at John Cline
Thursday, May 25, 2023 4:24 pm
Viking Pride Family Night was Thursday, May 11, at John Cline School. All preschool through fourth-grade students and families were invited to celebrate all things “Viking Pride” (be respectful, responsible and safe). Games, art projects, special snacks, make-and-take projects, learning …
Multiple charges for Clermont woman
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 11:40 am
During a search of the residence, methamphetamine, marijuana, and paraphernalia were found and seized.
Click It or Ticket campaign May 22-June 4
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 8:26 am
The Decorah Police Department is partnering with the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau and we are urging Iowans to buckle up during the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Click It or Ticket high-visibility enforcement effort. The national seat belt campaign, which coincides with the Memorial Day holiday, is May 22-June 4.
Iowa Legislative Session presentation June 6
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 8:20 pm
The Decorah Public Library, the Decorah Human Rights Commission, and ACLU of Iowa will host the second event in the Language Matters Series, called “Legislation Matters: The 2023 Iowa Legislative Session’s Impact on Civil Rights” in the mezzanine at Decorah Public Library on Tuesday, June 6, at 6 p.m.