Driftless Journal
Photo Gallery: Past and present meld during Fort Atkinson Rendezvous Days
Thursday, October 3, 2024 10:00 am
Canvas tents flapped in the breeze, and costumed participants strolled the grounds of historic Fort Atkinson over the weekend during the 48th annual Rendezvous Days.
City engineer unveils proposed redesign of Heivly Street
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 6:57 am
Plans for the River Street intersection may include either a traffic circle or an updated four-way intersection.
Supervisors consider changes to rural waste collection program
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 8:52 am
Winneshiek County rural waste collection may undergo some changes as of Jan. 1, 2025, if a plan proposed by county officials falls into place.
Log jam-boree at Fifth Street bridge
Thursday, September 26, 2024 8:49 am
A log jam at the city’s Fifth Street bridge was slowly removed last week by Winneshiek County workers. The blockage was one of nine such log jams across the county caused by the June 21 flooding disaster. The debris was …
Decorah High School recognized as 2024 National Blue Ribbon School
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 10:51 am
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona recently announced Decorah High School is among 356 schools nationwide which have been recognized as 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools. The recognition highlights schools which excel in academic performance or make significant strides in closing achievement gaps among different student groups.
Decorah royalty crowned
Friday, September 20, 2024 3:32 pm
Mckenzie Riley and William Hahn were crowned Decorah High School Homecoming queen and king Friday afternoon, September 20.
Oneota Co-op plans 50th Anniversary Fall Frolic at Luna Valley Farm
Saturday, September 14, 2024 2:53 pm
The deadline for the required pre-registration is Monday, Sept. 23.
DHS Homecoming Sept. 15-20
Thursday, September 12, 2024 4:17 pm
Homecoming week activities for Decorah High School students will begin with the Viking Olympics on Sunday, September 15. This event aims to encourage team building among students across all grade levels. As the week continues, students and staff will have the opportunity to cheer on sports teams and celebrate school spirit. Athletes on the volleyball, football, cross country, and swimming and diving teams will compete throughout the week.
Kevin and Judy Lansing inducted into Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame
Monday, September 9, 2024 2:52 pm
Kevin and Judy Lansing of Winneshiek County were inducted into the 2024 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair.
Firefighters quickly curtail dryer fire Wednesday
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 3:24 pm
A small plume of smoke just off College Drive didn’t have the chance to become a full-fledged house fire Wednesday morning, thanks to Decorah firefighters. No injuries were reported.
Mill Street stabbing victim charged with possession of child porn
Thursday, August 29, 2024 2:07 pm
Accused attacker pleads not guilty to willful injury charge
Decorah schools welcome new staff
Monday, August 26, 2024 2:08 pm
The Decorah Community School District recently welcomed seven new teachers and nine new paraprofessionals.
First day at Decorah
Friday, August 23, 2024 9:46 am
The Decorah Community School District welcomed students back to class for the 2024/25 school year Friday, August 23.
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.
Former Decorah man charged in 2017 murder
Thursday, August 15, 2024 2:12 pm
James David Bachmurski, of Swainsboro, Georgia, was extradited to Winneshiek County in June, following what authorities called a lengthy cold case investigation which spanned multiple states.
Decorah man charged in Mill Street stabbing
Thursday, August 8, 2024 10:13 am
A Decorah man was arrested following an alleged stabbing the evening of July 31.
Freakish good fun – Zombie Prom opens Aug. 8
Monday, August 5, 2024 4:52 pm
This girl-loves-ghoul rock ‘n’ roll off-Broadway musical is set in the atomic 1950s at Enrico Fermi High, where the law is laid down by a zany, tyrannical principal.
PHOTO GALLERY: Nordic Fest Parade 2024
Monday, August 5, 2024 11:35 am
The Grand Parade rolled down Water Street Saturday, July 27 during Nordic Fest 2024. Blue skies and high temps greeted parade goers for Decorah’s popular event. (Decorah Leader photos by Seth Boyes, Roz Weis and Denise Lana)
Nordic Fest 2024
Monday, July 29, 2024 8:23 am
Nordic Fest 2024 was celebrated with flair July 25-27. See upcoming Decorah Leader for photos from the entire celebration.
Nordic Fest officials honor pair for community roles
Thursday, July 25, 2024 3:20 pm
It takes a village to put on Decorah’s annual Nordic Fest each year, and two members of that proverbial village are being honored at this year’s celebration of all things Scandinavian July 25-27.