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IUC to weigh Decorah’s concerns ahead of March 4 referendum
Monday, February 3, 2025 2:43 pm
The city is seeking clarification from the IUC as to whether a previous ruling from the commission applies to information Alliant Energy is currently disseminating ahead of a local March 4 referendum, during which area voters will decide whether the city may establish a municipal electric utility.
Echoes: Rural kids move to town for high school
Monday, February 3, 2025 9:58 am
Back in 1925, mid-January meant it was time to return to high school classes after Christmas vacation.
Greetings from the Capital: Committee work beginning in Des Moines
Monday, February 3, 2025 9:14 am
The second week of session has been shorter than usual with the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. The workload has ramped up for me with the release of the governor’s recommended budget.
Community blood drives announced
Sunday, February 2, 2025 4:09 am
As LifeServe Blood Center focuses on heart health in February, several blood donation opportunities are scheduled throughout Winneshiek County in the coming weeks.
Top Decorah speech students advance to state competition
Saturday, February 1, 2025 10:48 pm
Decorah High School speech students participated in a District Large Group Speech Contest on Saturday, Jan. 25, at Turkey Valley High School. Directors said the performers had an excellent showing, earning 31 top Division I ratings out of 33 total entries. The ninth-grade team performed in nine entries, and the varsity team performed in 24 entries.
Supervisors mull staff cut, responses to impacts of House File 718
Friday, January 31, 2025 3:09 pm
The Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors is considering either cutting a county position or having departments share a full-time employee in response to concerns over Iowa House File 718.
Trio of Cresco men charged in rural Winneshiek burglary
Friday, January 31, 2025 10:28 am
The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office said three men residing across the county line in Cresco were arrested last week and charged in connection with a burglary reported earlier this month.
ArtHaus, Decorah Public Library to host graphic novel classes for area youth
Friday, January 31, 2025 10:00 am
Decorah Public Library’s graphic novels section has become one of the most popular categories of books in its collection, and in February, the DPL is teaming up with ArtHaus to offer a series of classes to help give youth in grades 1-6 the tools to create their own graphic novels.
Reports from the Decorah Police Department
Friday, January 31, 2025 9:58 am
Angel Marie De La Garza, age 45, of Decorah was charged with possession of methamphetamine — first offense — and driving while license denied, suspended, cancelled or revoked at approximately 6:37 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 in the 700 block of …
Construction of new VA clinic slated for completion this week
Thursday, January 30, 2025 12:16 pm
The interior of the 17,000 square-foot facility is complete, but its rooms will remain empty for a few more weeks.
Former Decorah man accused of sexually abusing children for years
Thursday, January 30, 2025 10:23 am
A former Decorah man turned himself in to local authorities last week, after being accused of sexually abusing multiple children over the course of several years.
Reports from the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office
Thursday, January 30, 2025 9:57 am
Michelle K. Clark, age 36, was booked into the Winneshiek County Jail at 4:40 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10 to serve seven consecutive days. Benjamin Silva-Pinales, age 20, was booked into the Winneshiek County Jail at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16 …
Radon: a serious health problem in our community
Thursday, January 30, 2025 9:06 am
January is National Radon Awareness Month. While most people are familiar with the concept of radon, many are unaware of what a serious health problem radon represents to our community.
Former Decorah school board member joins movement promoting public schools
Thursday, January 30, 2025 7:56 am
The movement aims to support public education by advocating for students and staff as well as pushing back on what members see as negative policies.
Decorah Schools Nutrition Department earns Healthy Meals Incentives Recognition Awards
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 10:40 pm
Decorah Community School District’s Nutrition Team recently received two Healthy Meals Incentives Recognition Awards for improving the nutritional quality of their school meals.
Driftless Health & Wellness: Local dietitian discusses benefits of family meals
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 2:42 pm
Research highlights numerous benefits of shared mealtime, emphasizing its critical role in physical health, mental health and family dynamics.
Driftless Health & Wellness: Dix looks back on unexpected stroke and successful recovery
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 2:39 pm
Sheena Dix of Decorah says she’s doing well, considering what happened to her brain nearly a year ago. Dix experienced a stroke in early February of 2024 at the age of 46.
Third annual Wine Down Decorah set for Friday, Jan. 31
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 10:04 am
The free event pairs retail shopping with local food and drink pop-ups from area establishments.
Driftless Health & Wellness: Physicians say reasonable goal setting key to achieving better health
Monday, January 27, 2025 10:48 am
Local healthcare professionals said small, specific changes may be an effective approach for those whose New Year’s resolutions included improving their health.
Lake Meyer Ice Fishing Derby scheduled for Sunday
Monday, January 27, 2025 10:15 am
The annual Lake Meyer Ice Fishing Derby will be held Sunday, Feb. 2 at Lake Meyer Park.