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Behind the scenes event held at Decorah Airport  

Monday, September 23, 2024 4:36 pm

It was clear skies and no turbulence for everyone who gathered at Decorah Airport last month to see aircraft up close and learn more about future airport improvements as part of the Behind the Scenes program sponsored by Decorah Chamber of Commerce.

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City staff, community members discuss rec facility plans for Dahlen property

Friday, September 20, 2024 3:24 pm

A team of Decorah representatives met with landscape architects Monday afternoon to discuss a proposed recreational facility project to be constructed at the old Dahlen property on Old Stage Road.

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Decorah’s Municipal Building — remodel or rebuild?

Friday, September 6, 2024 3:11 pm

Decorah City Manager Travis Goedken has spent several years working with the Decorah City Council to remedy issues with the city’s municipal building, and their work has gained traction in the past few weeks.    

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Kingsbury murder trial start date, change of venue location announced

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 4:11 pm

The trial of Adam Fravel, accused of murdering his estranged partner Madeline Kingsbury nearly 18 months ago, is scheduled to start Oct. 7. A change of venue was awarded earlier this summer, and the trial will be moved 127 miles west from Minnesota’s Winona County to the city of Mankato in Blue Earth County.

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City council discusses future of Decorah’s municipal building

Friday, August 30, 2024 2:12 pm

Most council members agreed functionality outweighed the historical value of the current building, but they did not rule out repairing the current facility and making additions and upgrades.

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Descendant of Decorah’s namesake speaks on native culture

Thursday, August 29, 2024 2:26 pm

Prosper Waukon has devoted his life to keeping his tribe’s traditions and practices alive, including a long-standing respect for every living thing.

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City council to hear more on proposed grant program for downtown business improvements

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 3:48 pm

A new potential grant program that would offer financial assistance to downtown building owners was met with mostly warm reception by Decorah City Council at Monday’s council meeting.

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Festina family paying it forward through annual kickball tourney

Thursday, August 22, 2024 2:05 pm

When 7-year-old Kort Steffens nearly lost his right hand in a utility terrain vehicle incident in 2018, his parents never fathomed the traumatic event would springboard the birth of an organization focused on financially assisting families enduring medical emergencies.  This …

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Trial set for Waukon man accused of murdering wife

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 2:25 pm

A Waukon man accused of murdering his estranged wife earlier this year is scheduled to go to trial in late January of 2025.

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City council split on decision to fill vacancy

Thursday, August 15, 2024 1:52 pm

A decision on how to fill an expected vacancy on the Decorah City Council is still pending after a split vote last week.

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