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Six applications received to date for Decorah Police Chief position
Thursday, May 18, 2023 10:40 am
With a May 25 deadline, applications are still being accepted for the position of Decorah Police Chief.
Tractor Day at DHS
Thursday, May 18, 2023 10:35 am
A few light showers didn’t dampen the spirits of Decorah students at the “Drive Your Tractor to School” Day last Friday morning at Decorah High School.
Road updates for Winneshiek County
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 8:12 am
The repaving project on 175th Street from Calmar to B16 is underway, according to Winneshiek County Engineer Lee Bjerke. B16 through 265th Avenue have been paved and should be cured and at its maximum strength. The crews have paved up to 258th Street, but that hasn’t fully cured as of May 15. “By Tuesday [May 16], if the weather holds out, they should be into Calmar, and that will slow things down a bit.
Driftless Home & Garden: Containing our enthusiasm – A search for an empty nest abode
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 3:39 pm
During a recent Planning and Zoning (P&Z) meeting, my granny flat fantasies again found shape and form. Vice chair for P&Z, Marla Klocke, brought into focus a simple two-word solution to the myopic housing shortage issue: container homes.
Driftless Home & Garden: In-home organization assistance available in the Driftless
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 3:26 pm
When Decorah resident Cerrisa Snethen-Murphy originally began working from home at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, she had no idea it would morph into a passion project around one of the major components in her mental health toolkit. Through those complex days, she found herself leaning heavily on home organization.
Pleasant Avenue closure May 18-19
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 11:58 am
The City of Decorah is notifying residents that Pleasant Avenue will now be closed to thru traffic on Thursday, May 18, instead of Wednesday, May 17, for paving operations. Depending on the weather, the closure may extend into Friday, May 19.
Chimney Swift viewing night May 21
Monday, May 15, 2023 3:54 pm
The public is invited to join Winneshiek County Conservation at South Bear School near Decorah for a Chimney Swift Viewing Night program led by Naturalist Larry Reis on Sunday, May 21, at 8 p.m.
Family Table is for sale, but it’s ‘business as usual’
Monday, May 15, 2023 9:06 am
A Decorah staple and beloved restaurant – the Family Table, is for sale. But owners Scott and Stacey Gossling assure loyal patrons that it is “business as usual” until a sale is negotiated. The former rootbeer stand and neighborhood classic has a rich history in Decorah. Read more about the owners’ vision for the restaurant in an upcoming issue of the Driftless Journal.
Local teacher receives award of excellence
Sunday, May 14, 2023 5:04 pm
Decorah educator Tyler Wedemeier has been recognized by the Iowa Academy of Science with an Excellence in Science Teaching Award.
Yard waste giveaway postponed
Friday, May 12, 2023 6:56 pm
The City of Decorah is notifying residents that the Yard Waste Site Giveaway Days scheduled for this week are being postponed due to poor weather conditions and a low supply of materials.
Spring Grove Syttende Mai Grand Marshals honored
Friday, May 12, 2023 4:22 pm
The Annual Spring Grove Syttende Mai celebration always includes the Grand Parade, scheduled this year at noon, Saturday, May 20. Leading the parade are best friends and long-time Spring Grove volunteers, Peggy Landsom and Deb Lesnar.
Gabby Lou’s Kitchen dishing out the vittles in Harmony
Friday, May 12, 2023 4:21 pm
The Browns decided to open a second eating venue; this one with a similar flavor of the old main street café.
Reports from the Winneshiek Co. Sheriff
Friday, May 12, 2023 3:35 pm
Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched to a report of a collision of a tractor and car on Big Canoe Road . . .
DMS students sponsor annual Water to Thrive fundraiser
Thursday, May 11, 2023 3:58 pm
Seventh graders at Decorah Middle School are sponsoring their annual Water to Thrive fundraiser with a goal to reach $5,000 to support the building of a well in rural Africa. From May 8-12, all students at DMS can bring monetary donations of any amount to school.
Calmar’s PIVO earns gold medal at 2023 World Beer Cup
Thursday, May 11, 2023 2:45 pm
Four Iowa craft breweries, including PIVO Brewery in Calmar, were awarded five category medals at the 2023 World Beer Cup® competition, presented by the Brewers Association®.
Driftless Home & Garden: Bluffside Gardens designed by Klosterwill
Thursday, May 11, 2023 9:57 am
Kevan Klosterwill is the Landscape Designer for Bluffside Gardens, a resort now being built just off Highway 9 on the edge of Decorah. Its first phase is slated to open in July of this year, and reservations can be made now at www.bluffsidedecorah.com.
Winneshiek Co. opioid settlement update
Thursday, May 11, 2023 9:54 am
At the April 3 County Supervisor meeting, Winneshiek County Attorney Andy Van Der Maaten relayed to the supervisors that further payments from the national and state case against opioid producers and distributors settlement would be forthcoming. He noted to date, the county had received $61,851 in opioid settlement funds.
Taste Of Lansing May 25
Thursday, May 11, 2023 9:51 am
Taste of Lansing is Main Street Lansing’s most popular event, scheduled this year for Thursday, May 25.
Rationing of shoes announced in area
Thursday, May 11, 2023 9:24 am
EIGHTY YEARS AGO: Remember, the pair of shoes you buy with Ration Stamp No. 17 is one-third of your whole year’s supply! Don’t wait too long – that’s the message from the local War Ration officials and local shoe outlets.
Free Zumbini classes at local library
Thursday, May 11, 2023 5:30 am
Helping Services, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals and families, is offering Zumbini classes at the Decorah Public Library. The next session will take place on Monday, June 15, at 10 a.m., at the Decorah Public Library.