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Lanesboro Theatre District Mural Installation dedication is Saturday

Friday, May 26, 2023 10:20 am

Lanesboro Arts, in partnership with the Commonweal Theatre, is thrilled to announce the installation of the Lanesboro Theatre District Mural by artist Erik Pearson.

‘Tow to Go’ activated in Iowa for Memorial Day Weekend

Friday, May 26, 2023 10:17 am

Iowans can call (855) 2-TOW-2-GO for a safe ride

Memorial Day events planned

Thursday, May 25, 2023 4:39 pm

Memorial Day Luncheon at Washington Prairie Washington Prairie Church is holding their annual Memorial Day Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, May 29, at Washington Prairie Church on W42. Appropriate for the start of summer, they will offer …

Beloved Decorah restaurant is on the market

Thursday, May 25, 2023 4:35 pm

Owners assure patrons ‘it’s business as usual’ for now

Filling vases and a need

Thursday, May 25, 2023 4:34 pm

Ludeking set about researching what it would take to bring a cemetery flower service back to Decorah and this spring he launched “Solaced Loved Ones.”

EMS Strong: Where emergency care begins in Winneshiek County

Thursday, May 25, 2023 4:27 pm

Emergency Medical Services Week is May 21-27

Pen Pals Celebration offers face-to-face meeting

Thursday, May 25, 2023 4:25 pm

The volunteers who wrote letters to one or two students over the school year were invited to attend to meet their pen pals face to face.

Viking Pride Family Night held at John Cline

Thursday, May 25, 2023 4:24 pm

Viking Pride Family Night was Thursday, May 11, at John Cline School. All preschool through fourth-grade students and families were invited to celebrate all things “Viking Pride” (be respectful, responsible and safe). Games, art projects, special snacks, make-and-take projects, learning …

Multiple charges for Clermont woman

Wednesday, May 24, 2023 11:40 am

During a search of the residence, methamphetamine, marijuana, and paraphernalia were found and seized.

Click It or Ticket campaign May 22-June 4

Wednesday, May 24, 2023 8:26 am

The Decorah Police Department is partnering with the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau and we are urging Iowans to buckle up during the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Click It or Ticket high-visibility enforcement effort. The national seat belt campaign, which coincides with the Memorial Day holiday, is May 22-June 4.

Iowa Legislative Session presentation June 6

Tuesday, May 23, 2023 8:20 pm

The Decorah Public Library, the Decorah Human Rights Commission, and ACLU of Iowa will host the second event in the Language Matters Series, called “Legislation Matters: The 2023 Iowa Legislative Session’s Impact on Civil Rights” in the mezzanine at Decorah Public Library on Tuesday, June 6, at 6 p.m.

Myhre retiring from city after 50 years of service

Tuesday, May 23, 2023 10:39 am

Mayor Lorraine Borowski presented Myhre with a lapel pin during a recent City Council meeting. Myhre officially retires May 26.

The Life of a Landfill

Tuesday, May 23, 2023 10:12 am

A left-behind life in constant motion

Twin Springs Road closed May 23

Monday, May 22, 2023 4:05 pm

The City of Decorah is notifying residents that Twin Springs Road will be closed to thru traffic on Tuesday, May 23.

Bid rejected for Airport Hangar and Terminal Building Project

Monday, May 22, 2023 3:10 pm

“With $857,494 over the initial estimate, we would have to make up the difference by local match or grant funding,” Goedken explained.

For the freshest Field to Fork moment, skip the fork

Monday, May 22, 2023 3:08 pm

Last year, my wife Carly and I launched our vegetable farm as part of a beginning farmer land access opportunity just outside of Decorah at Canoe Creek Produce, owned by Barb Kraus.

Stan Shevik Family Fishing Clinic June 3

Monday, May 22, 2023 3:05 pm

The free clinic is open to all ages and is a great opportunity to introduce new anglers to fishing. Sessions will include fish identification with live fish, casting practice and more. All registered youth will be eligible for a door prize.

Turkey Valley commencement Sunday

Monday, May 22, 2023 12:10 pm

Turkey Valley celebrates graduation.

Decorah graduates celebrate commencement

Monday, May 22, 2023 12:07 pm

Decorah High School held commencement ceremonies Sunday, May 21 in Decorah.

Reports from the Winneshiek County Sheriff

Monday, May 22, 2023 12:01 pm

Nathan Lutgen, 44, of Oelwein, was arrested and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail May 2 on an arrest warrant for failure to appear. Bradley J. Kamaus, 49, of Fort Atkinson, turned himself in and was booked into the Winneshiek …