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Six-county NEIA Greenhouse tour May 6-7
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 11:49 am
Just in time for Mother’s Day weekend, the Northeast Iowa Greenhouse Season Kickoff offers a wide range of offerings all across northeast Iowa.
South Winn grad is new State FFA President
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 9:21 am
Holly Schmitt, a South Winneshiek High School graduate, was recently elected President of the Iowa FFA Association at convention ceremonies in Ames. Currently a sophomore majoring in agriculture education and hospitality management at Iowa State University, the new State President is the daughter of Greg and Sara Schmitt of Waucoma.
DNA and genealogy program April 24
Monday, April 17, 2023 3:57 pm
The Decorah Genealogy Association welcomes Dr. Johnathan Storlie back to Decorah for its monthly membership meeting.
Decorah street closures start April 17
Monday, April 17, 2023 8:33 am
The City of Decorah is notifying residents that there will be several street and lane closures occurring the week of April 17. The closures are outlined as follows: Starting the morning of Monday, April 17, the intersection of Day Street …
Helping Services celebrates golden anniversary
Saturday, April 15, 2023 4:07 pm
As a part of the golden anniversary year, Helping Services will be celebrated during an open house Saturday, April 22, at Impact Coffee in Decorah.
The Driftless Foodie: 30-Minute Peanut Noodles
Friday, April 14, 2023 4:21 pm
The sweet and salty combination with a hint of heat. Ugh! Sign. Me. Up.
Residential use of storage containers discussed
Friday, April 14, 2023 4:11 pm
With the housing shortage in Decorah, Planning & Zoning Committee members have spent time during P&Z’s past three monthly meetings discussing the possibility of using retrofitted storage containers as residential construction. Additionally, storage containers have been considered in conjunction with …
Whittle seeks acquittal- Whittle defense team files motion for a new trial citing prejudicial evidence, erred jury instruction
Friday, April 14, 2023 4:03 pm
More than a month after being found guilty of second degree murder in the shooting death of his stepfather, Larry Whittle, defense attorneys for Aaron Whittle filed a motion for a new trial. Les Blair and Theresa Sampson Brown, Assistant …
Nine DHS students win awards at NEIA/UIC Art Show
Friday, April 14, 2023 3:59 pm
“It’s awesome to have students win awards for their artwork, but the process of creating is the greatest accomplishment.”
Storlie to discuss DNA testing at April 24 meeting
Friday, April 14, 2023 12:02 pm
The Decorah Genealogy Association will host Dr. Johnathan Storlie of Decorah for its monthly membership meeting April 24.
Decorah School District salary negotiations continue
Friday, April 14, 2023 8:39 am
In an ongoing effort to retain veteran teachers and attract new teachers to the Decorah Community School District (DCSD), representatives from the District continued salary negotiations for the 2023-24 contracts with members of the Decorah Education association (DEA) Thursday afternoon.
New Minowa Players summer musical auditions April 22-23
Thursday, April 13, 2023 9:02 pm
Auditions for New Minowa Players’ summer production of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” will be held April 22 and 23, at the New Minowa Players Theatre, 906 South Mill Street, Decorah. There are 5 principal acting roles plus an acting ensemble of an additional 20-25 individuals. The acting ensemble will play supporting and cameo roles including Romani, gargoyles, soldiers, and citizens of Paris.
Foundation’s annual report available on website
Thursday, April 13, 2023 9:01 pm
The Winneshiek County Community Foundation’s 2022 annual report is now available on the Community Foundation’s website at www.winneshiekccf.org.
Burn ban for Winneshiek County
Thursday, April 13, 2023 9:00 pm
A burn ban has gone into effect in Winneshiek County effective April 13.
Toys Go ‘Round seeks items for garage sale fundraiser
Wednesday, April 12, 2023 12:02 pm
Toys Go ‘Round is hosting a fundraising garage sale during the Decorah City Wide Garage Sales the weekend of April 21.
Decorah City Council April 3 meeting actions
Wednesday, April 12, 2023 12:00 pm
The council held a public hearing on the proposed FY24 budget, with one comment received in writing from a Decorah resident.
Teacher salary talks under way
Wednesday, April 12, 2023 11:52 am
Educators in Decorah are proposing a 4.92% increase in compensation as negotiations begin for the 2023-24 school year.
Supervisors tackle public hearings, hear from citizens
Wednesday, April 12, 2023 11:38 am
“If you don’t live on gravels, don’t be telling supervisors how to manage the roads.”
Dollar for dollar: What’s funded through city property taxes?
Wednesday, April 12, 2023 11:36 am
As budget discussions continue toward finalizing both city and county budgets, it is important to understand exactly what is funded through property tax dollars.
Iowa adds third provider to Medicaid Coverage
Wednesday, April 12, 2023 11:24 am
Medicaid is introducing a third managed care organization (MCO) as an option for managing Medicaid benefits, joining Amerigroup and Iowa Total Care. This new option is called Molina Healthcare of Iowa. Some current Amerigroup and Iowa Total Care members received …