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Jury in Fravel case to announce decision

Thursday, November 7, 2024 11:00 am

A verdict is has been reached in the case against a Minnesota man charged with murdering the mother of his two children.

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Decorah Parks and Rec hears from public during Van Peenen round table

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 4:02 pm

It was standing room only inside the meeting chambers at Decorah’s City Hall on Oct. 30, as nearly 150 people turned out to take part in a special meeting with the city’s park and recreation board to discuss issues of trail usage at Van Peenen Park.

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Local trail group hopes roundtable discussion yields compromise

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 3:16 pm

An ongoing conflict between horseback riders, mountain bikers and various trail users of Decorah’s Van Peenen Park has been festering for nearly two decades, with related issues periodically finding their way to city meetings. A debate regarding which particular trails in the park are suitable for horseback riding has led to friction between the Decorah Human Powered Trails group and the Winneshiek County Saddle Club. Attempts at a compromise between the two groups earlier this summer proved less than fruitful, and a special round table session will be held Wednesday, Oct. 30 at city hall.

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Ellingsen, others display quilting work at NEIQG show

Monday, October 28, 2024 1:54 pm

Hundreds turned out for the Northeast Iowa Quilters’ Guild show Oct. 19 and 20 at the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds Community Building. The guild was founded more than 40 years ago and boasts a membership of around 70 quilters from Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota.

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Roundtable on Van Peenen Park use Oct. 30

Monday, October 28, 2024 11:31 am

With no resolution in sight and tensions building around the usage of Decorah’s Van Peenen Park, the Decorah Parks and Recreation Board has set an Oct. 30 special hearing for all trail users to come together and be heard.

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Officials hope roundtable talks will help resolve friction over Van Peenen Park use

Thursday, October 17, 2024 2:13 pm

Discussion of permitted uses in Decorah’s Van Peenen Park are expected to continue as groups of trail users navigate disagreements over safety and sustainability.

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Organizers talk options for proposed athletic park

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 2:02 pm

City officials and community members were presented Thursday, Oct. 10 with three options for a proposed athletic park facility.

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Decorah one step closer to fiber network – Bids to be accepted up to Nov 4

Monday, October 14, 2024 10:39 am

City officials are taking the next step toward upgrading Decorah to a fiber network for area businesses and homes.

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‘That handmade sound’ Oneota Valley Community Orchestra aims to move audiences during upcoming season

Sunday, October 13, 2024 12:27 pm

Northeast Iowa’s Oneota Valley Community Orchestra is marking its tenth anniversary this year.

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‘At this point, it’s no longer an ask’ – Council passes resolution ordering sidewalk repairs at Corner Bar

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 11:36 am

The Decorah City Council unanimously approved a resolution Monday afternoon, ordering a sidewalk outside Decorah’s Corner Bar be repaired.

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