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Public hears about immigrant issues from area volunteers
Saturday, March 29, 2025 10:12 am
The panel and other organizers said, while many Decorah residents may feel the urge to take action upon hearing word of possible ICE arrests or other activity in Postville, it is often more beneficial to wait until local volunteers call for aid after looking into a situation.
Decorah School District encouraging retired educators to rejoin workforce
Friday, March 28, 2025 9:52 am
In a continuing effort to attract teachers, the Decorah Community School District now plans to offer full insurance benefits to teachers returning from retirement.
Judge denies Water Defenders’ injunction against biodigester company
Thursday, March 27, 2025 3:34 pm
A motion for a temporary injunction against the company constructing a biodigester facility near Ridgeway has been denied.
County attorney preparing to defend Sheriff Marx after Iowa AG demands sheriff recant
Thursday, March 27, 2025 1:05 pm
Update March 28, 2025: This article has been updated to include information regarding the lawsuit Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird filed in a Polk County district court against Winneshiek County Sheriff Dan Marx and Winneshiek County. The article has also …
Supervisors continue public health discussion
Thursday, March 27, 2025 11:19 am
County Supervisor Shirley Vermace reported on a meeting she and Supervisor Co-Chair Mark Vick attended on March 21 with Winneshiek County Public Health Administrator Krista Vanden Brink as well as a number of WinnMed officials.
Pate says 35 noncitizens voted in Iowa during 2024 general election – None recorded in Winneshiek County
Thursday, March 27, 2025 10:52 am
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announced on March 20 that his office had confirmed a total of 277 noncitizens either voted or registered to vote during the November 2024 general election — about 12 percent of the individuals state officials initially suspected. Pate’s office said 35 ballots cast by noncitizens in November were included in the state’s final totals. About 1.67 million Iowans voted during the 2024 election, according to totals from the Iowa Secretary of State’s Office.
Reports from the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office
Thursday, March 27, 2025 9:55 am
Triton Postle, age 24, was booked into the Winneshiek County Jail at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 to serve two consecutive days. Zoe Terese Thibadeau, age 28, of West Union was booked into the Winneshiek County Jail at 4:45 p.m. …
Students should know about our country’s past injustices so they can avoid repeating them
Thursday, March 27, 2025 9:50 am
I feel we’ve been here before, but the state legislature is again considering a bill which would prevent Iowa’s institutions of higher learning from including some uncomfortable topics in the classroom.
Bird says Iowa sheriff violated the law requiring detention of suspected illegal immigrants
Thursday, March 27, 2025 8:31 am
AG gave sheriff until 5 p.m. to issue a public statement she dictated Iowa Attorney General Brenna said Wednesday that a county sheriff broke the law by saying he would not honor requests to detain people for suspected violations of …
Reports from the Decorah Police Department
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 8:57 pm
Emily Lyn Hook, age 49, of Decorah was booked into the Winneshiek County Jail at 2:37 p.m. Thursday, March 13 on charges of third-degree harassment, stalking and three counts of electronic/mechanical eavesdropping. A criminal complaint filed against Hook said she …
Decorah food programs weather recent USDA cuts
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 6:36 pm
Schools, food banks, food hubs and farms across Iowa were upended earlier this month when the U.S. Department of Agriculture terminated contracts for this year’s Local Food for Schools and Local Food Purchasing Assistance programs — an $11.3 million loss across the next three years.
Quarry Street work scheduled
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 4:44 pm
Work on the east half of Quarry Street will begin March 31 with removal of existing pavement, and the street may be closed at College Drive for several weeks.
Unexpected bequests help fund Winneshiek Historical Society’s planned addition
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 1:44 pm
The impact made by several benefactors will be felt in Decorah during the coming year and beyond.
Winneshiek County Pheasants Forever banquet to be held April 5
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 12:14 pm
The local Winneshiek County chapter of Pheasants Forever will hold its annual banquet Saturday, April 5 at Pinters.
Supervisors hear concerns over new campground
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 11:19 am
A rural Winneshiek County family is concerned about a campground which is slated to be erected near their home.
Saddle Club may need to jump through hoops to access Van Peenen Park
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 10:36 am
The Winneshiek Saddle Club found themselves at the center of Decorah’s Park and Recreation meeting Thursday, March 20, as the park board and saddle club discussed the city’s pending Equestrian Shared Use Trail Plan.
DHS students to perform at All-State Individual Speech Fest
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 4:05 pm
Following their performance at the Individual Speech State Contest, eight Decorah High School students were selected as performers for the Individual Speech All-State Festival, scheduled at the University of Northern Iowa on Monday, March 31.
Portion of Water Street closed Monday
Monday, March 24, 2025 12:47 pm
Delaney and his team anticipated the leak would be fixed today and water service returned by midafternoon.
Discovery Camps registration opening next month
Monday, March 24, 2025 10:03 am
Discovery Camps are four-day opportunities for students entering grades one through nine to get hands-on outdoor experiences while experience the natural world.
Turkey Valley to present “The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon” this weekend
Monday, March 24, 2025 10:00 am
The fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm are turned on their heads in what organizers called a fast-paced, rollicking ride as two narrators and several actors attempt to combine all 209 stories.