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Accused murderer Kasemeier requests change of venue

Monday, December 23, 2024 10:07 am

A Waukon man charged with murdering his wife earlier this year has requested a change of venue for the trial, which was originally scheduled for late January 2025.

City looks to have state ethics board review proposed MEU materials

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 4:08 pm

Alliant finds city’s drafted materials wanting, requests delay

Financing for fiber a slow process

Monday, December 9, 2024 9:22 am

Fiberoptic may be significantly faster than other internet connections, but financing for fiber for Decorah is proving to be somewhat slow, according to Decorah City Manager Travis Goedken.

Council approves $15,000 budget for MEU informational materials

Monday, December 9, 2024 9:20 am

The Decorah City Council voted 5-1 Monday, Dec. 2, in support of a resolution allowing the city’s sustainability commission to spend up to $15,000 on flyers, mailers and similar materials regarding a proposed municipal electric utility.

Council exploring possible municipal electric utility

Thursday, November 28, 2024 3:32 pm

Members of the Decorah City Council stressed on Monday the city is not currently seeking to establish a municipal electric utility, but they are hoping to complete some paperwork which would allow them to explore the possibility of doing so in the future.

Split vote settles trail debate – Parks and Rec Board approves horses in specific areas

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 1:56 pm

Members of the Winneshiek Saddle Club and the Decorah Human Powered Trails group initially declared a stalemate after facing off at a Nov. 21 Decorah Parks and Recreation Board meeting. However, a split vote from the board decided the matter Tuesday night.

Plans finalized for new Decorah ballpark

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 1:00 pm

The park is anticipated to be complete by this time next year, according to project managers with ISG engineering.

Jury finds Jones burned her own Waukon business

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 12:35 pm

A former Allamakee store owner was found guilty Tuesday, Nov. 19 of starting the blaze which consumed her Waukon business as well as an adjacent building — a dog also died after being rescued from a stairwell during the fire.

Witnesses take stand in Jones arson trial

Thursday, November 21, 2024 2:58 pm

A jury found Mindy Jones guilty of first-degree arson the afternoon of Tuesday, Nov. 19. Due to press deadlines, an update on this week’s verdict will appear in the Nov. 28 edition of the Decorah Leader.

ISAA fashion show is more than fabric

Friday, November 15, 2024 9:00 am

“We all come from different backgrounds, different countries, different traditions,” said Pakistani student Sarab Aftab, vice president of ISAA. “The world is at war right now — a lot of our countries have economic and terrible conditions and are living through terrible times right now. What we are trying to do at Luther is bring our students from around the world and unite them on one stage and give them the opportunity to share their beautiful cultures and traditions, and that is what our goal for the fashion show is this year.”