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Jones sentenced to 27 months on theft and forgery charges

Thursday, August 8, 2024 4:27 pm

Victims feel Jones should receive heavier sentence

Larson answers call during kulokk demonstration

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 8:53 am

Peggy Larson, who demonstrated the melodious method of cattle calling during this year’s Nordic Fest, said the use of elaborate songs to bring cows, goats and other animals down from the mountains dates back to the Middle Ages in Norway.

End to lengthy Van Peenen horse trail debate may be in sight

Friday, August 2, 2024 5:21 am

The land for Van Peenan Park was donated to the city by the Hubert J. Van Peenen and his wife in 1976, with stipulations that the land not be used — among other things — for hunting or by motorized vehicles. Local newspaper archives said the family intended for the land to be maintained in its natural state for hikers, bird-watchers, cross country skiers and horseback riders.

Jones expected to plead guilty to theft and forgery

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 2:32 pm

“In 20 years of practicing criminal law, for someone to submit to the court through their attorney, a forged record from a doctor, indicating they have a life-threatening situation and need a continuance — I’ve never seen it,” Clinefelter said at that time. “It’s beyond the pale.”

Council approves local housing development’s shift to townhomes

Saturday, July 20, 2024 7:42 am

Plans for a pair of proposed apartment buildings may be changing.  Andy Anderson, a representative of Briar Grove Apartments and Echo Development, presented a request Monday night to the Decorah City Council, regarding the construction of four apartment buildings in …

From drought to flooding: County’s Emergency Management Coordinator shares the dangers of heavy rains

Monday, July 1, 2024 9:40 am

“The storm system kept swirling and building on itself, and it easily spanned the width of Iowa,” Snyder said. “When I look at pictures of Spencer’s neighborhoods underwater, that could just as easily have been houses from the flats (in Decorah).”

All things living and breathing, spiritual and earthly

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 12:03 pm

For indigenous leader Prosper Waukon and his family, community goes far beyond people.

Father and sons prove that everyday heroes are a family affair

Sunday, June 16, 2024 8:27 am

Dan Marx has devoted his life to public service, and now his sons are following suit.

Know Your Driftless Neighbor: Meet Katy Buck

Friday, June 14, 2024 2:24 pm

“Yeoman Bolder”, “911 Dispatch”, “Weezer”, “Crazy Rock Lady” are just a few monikers for Decorah’s resident rock royalty, Katy Buck. If you have ever found a beautiful painted rock whilst wandering around Decorah and the numerous trails and landmarks, Katy has probably touched or painted that rock.

Fravel change of venue granted

Thursday, June 13, 2024 2:43 pm

Motions to suppress testimony, premeditated charges denied