County supervisors are being asked to pass a mask wearing resolution
Posted: Mon, Aug 31, 2020 1:25 PM
Decorah UCC display shows severity of COVID-19 and aims to start conversations
Posted: Mon, Aug 31, 2020 12:21 PM
Number of COVID-19 patients in isolation in Winneshiek County has dropped to around 50
Posted: Mon, Aug 31, 2020 11:20 AM
Decorah's Superintendent and principals reflect on first week of school
Posted: Mon, Aug 31, 2020 9:43 AM
Decorah Schools did not meet the state standards for applying to move all classes on-line
Posted: Mon, Aug 31, 2020 9:05 AM
Authorities release the name of a Decorah woman killed Friday in a traffic accident on Interstate 380
Posted: Mon, Aug 31, 2020 4:31 PM
Letter to the Editor: "We will avoid Decorah completely because of this mask ordinance"
Posted: Mon, Aug 31, 2020 9:43 AM
--by Joseph Borseth Senior [Full Story]
Aase Haugen Senior Services reports three deaths among nursing home residents
Posted: Sun, Aug 30, 2020 4:39 PM
13 people have died from COVID-19 in the six northeasternmost Iowa counties
Posted: Sun, Aug 30, 2020 5:58 PM
Luther College has hired an educational consulting firm to help determine if some class offerings ought to be cut
Posted: Sun, Aug 30, 2020 12:23 PM
Ask The Answer Person: ""How much room do we have to vote in the County Auditor's office?"
Posted: Sun, Aug 30, 2020 4:42 PM
Two rural churches cancel in-person services because of COVID concerns
Posted: Sun, Aug 30, 2020 6:07 PM
Luther College holds its Opening Convocation virtually on Monday night
Posted: Sun, Aug 30, 2020 1:26 PM
Minnesota man faces several charges following traffic stop Thursday night
Posted: Sat, Aug 29, 2020 5:02 PM
Decorah High School graduate returns to Decorah to work at Decorah Bank & Trust
Posted: Sat, Aug 29, 2020 5:19 PM
2:30PM FRIDAY UPDATE: The number of COVID-19 positive cases in Winneshiek County has passed the 200 mark
Posted: Fri, Aug 28, 2020 10:16 AM
Positivity rate is now over 15 percent [Full Story]
COVID-19 cases in Winneshiek County hit one milestone, threaten to surpass another
Posted: Thu, Aug 27, 2020 4:30 PM
Decorah School District readies procedures in the event of a switch to continuous remote learning
Posted: Thurs, Aug 27, 2020 9:35 AM
Letter to the Editor: Thank you for the help Marion received from Total Tree Care in Decorah following the damages from the derecho
Posted: Thu, Aug 27, 2020 9:56 AM
--by Robyn Thorsten Burton and Mark Burton of Marion [Full Story]
Main Street Iowa downtown site visit assessment will be done the end of September
Posted: Thu, Aug 27, 2020 9:53 AM
Ask the Answer Person: "Does a sale of the North Winneshiek School property have to be voted on by the public/county?"
Posted: Thu, Aug 27, 2020 9:30 AM
Winneshiek County Sheriff's Office is helping to distribute food to those in need
Posted: Thu, Aug 27, 2020 4:15 PM
The latest jump in positive coronavirus cases is not a result of more testing being done
Posted: Wed, Aug 26, 2020 3:03 PM
Bruening Rock Products employee gets a brand new pickup from the company to mark his 40 years with the firm
Posted: Wed, Aug 26, 2020 3:23 PM
4:00PM WED. UPDATE: Winneshiek County has more active COVID-19 cases than any of the other 5 northeasternmost Iowa counties
Posted: Wed, Aug 26, 2020 10:30 AM
95 people are still in recovery [Full Story]
Winneshiek County Recycling Center's new director takes over the reins
Posted: Wed, Aug 26, 2020 9:35 AM
Letter to the Editor: Maybe we should keep our distance from strangers!
Posted: Wed, Aug 26, 2020 3:42 PM
--by C. Dennis Ohlert of Decorah [Full Story]
Letter to the Editor: Stealing (a yard sign) is always wrong
Posted: Wed, Aug 26, 2020 9:29 AM
--by Melinda Lovitt McBay of Decorah [Full Story]
Luther College Woman's Club announces cancellation of meetings this fall
Posted: Wed, Aug 26, 2020 9:15 AM
Home sales are on the rise in Decorah--and COVID-19 might be one of the reasons
Posted: Tue, Aug 25, 2020 9:28 AM
Some city residents are looking for safer communities [Full Story]
Last week, there were 65 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Winneshiek County
Posted: Tue, Aug 25, 2020 3:56 PM
That's just 20 cases less than all the cases during the first five months of the epidemic [Full Story]
first on decorahnews.com: City's new face mask mandate might not have as much impact on Water Street as you think
Posted: Tue, Aug 25, 2020 9:24 AM
Decorah's Luna Valley Farm gets mentioned in NY Times story about pizza farms
Posted: Tue, Aug 25, 2020 9:15 AM
For the staff at Wellington Place in Decorah, coping with the COVID-19 epidemic is a "constantly changing" situation
Posted: Tue, Aug 25, 2020 2:34 PM
Decorah Superintendent Mark Lane comments on success of the first day of school
Posted: Tue, Aug 25, 2020 10:24 AM
Decorah School District announces its spectator guidelines for fall sports
Posted: Tue, Aug 25, 2020 12:24 PM
Letter to the Editor: "The Strength of Decorah is that we care for each other"
Posted: Tue, Aug 25, 2020 10:33 AM
--by Doug Bryce of Decorah [Full Story]
Letter to the Editor: Opponents of wearing masks use arguments "based in sand"
Posted: Tue, Aug 25, 2020 9:09 AM
--by Bob Puffer of Decorah [Full Story]
Letter to the Editor: To those who are stealing Shirley Vermace lawn signs, you owe Julie Askelson an apology
Posted: Tue, Aug 25, 2020 9:05 AM
--by Marilyn Rue of Decorah [Full Story]
More than half of all Winneshiek County COVID-19 cases now have been reported in August
Posted: Mon, Aug 24, 2020 5:18 PM
The latest COVID-19 information from Winneshiek County Public Health
Posted: Mon, Aug 24, 2020 10:10 AM
Winneshiek County Habitat for Humanity has selected its latest partner family
Posted: Mon, Aug 24, 2020 9:25 AM
Letter to the Editor: "We must do all we can do to slow down COVID-19"
Posted: Mon, Aug 24, 2020 11:03 AM
--by Mary Lewis of Decorah [Full Story]
Letter to the Editor: Face masks and seat belts
Posted: Mon, Aug 24, 2020 8:43 AM
--by Jerry Johnson of rural Decorah [Full Story]
Letter to the Editor: The mask mandate is no different than having to wear a seat belt or to not drive a motor vehicle while intoxicated
Posted: Mon, Aug 24, 2020 9:38 AM
--by Kirsten Olson of Decorah [Full Story]
Letter to the Editor: "In order to protect our community, stay safe, stay home, wear a mask and wash your hands"
Posted: Mon, Aug 24, 2020 9:12 AM
--by Bill McBay of Decorah [Full Story]
County supervisor candidate says a dozen of her yard signs were stolen over the weekend
Posted: Mon, Aug 24, 2020 1:25 PM
Letter to the Editor: Matt Tapscott is a good man
Posted: Mon, Aug 24, 2020 9:50 AM
--by Bill Pardee of rural Decorah [Full Story]
Winneshiek County Habitat for Humanity has selected its latest partner family
Posted: Mon, Aug 24, 2020 9:25 AM
Audition call for New Minowa Players' Children's Show will be held on Zoom
Posted: Mon, Aug 24, 2020 9:21 AM
Decorah water and wastewater workers and those throughout Iowa have been recognized for the job they do
Posted: Mon, Aug 24, 2020 9:10 AM
Winneshiek County has now has had 85 new COVID-19 cases since August 3rd
Posted: Sun, Aug 23, 2020 8:06 PM
--as of 7am Monday [Full Story]
This Decorah Master Arborist saw firsthand the damage done to trees by the derecho
Posted: Sun, Aug 23, 2020 8:21 PM
Drew Stevenson worked on tree removal last week in Cedar Rapids [Full Story]
As Decorah students begin schooling on Monday, mask wearing will be an important habit
Posted: Sun, Aug 23, 2020 8:04 AM
Letter to the Editor: I have asthma. Mask up, please.
Posted: Sun, Aug 23, 2020 8:21 AM
--by Carrie Newman of Decorah [Full Story]
Letter to the Editor: Here's one way to think about wearing a mask
Posted: Sun, Aug 23, 2020 8:06 AM
--by Robert Felde of Decorah [Full Story]
Letter to the Editor: City council has its own agenda
Posted: Sun, Aug 23, 2020 7:59 AM
--by Dave Ohlert of Decorah [Full Story]
Letter to the Editor: Thank you, Decorah City Council, for being proactive
Posted: Sun, Aug 23, 2020 8:00 PM
--by Jim Fritz of Decorah [Full Story]
NICC maintains its favorable rating from Moody's Investors Service
Posted: Sun, Aug 23, 2020 8:32 AM
16 people at Aase Haugen Homes in Decorah have tested positive for COVID-19
Posted: Fri, Aug 21, 2020 9:58 AM
Mask wearing mandate will go into effect August 27th in the City of Decorah
Posted: Fri, Aug 21, 2020 9:43 AM
Decorah City Council approves the measure Friday morning on 6-1 votes [Full Story]
Half of all Winneshiek County COVID-19 positive cases have been reported since July 27th
Posted: Fri, Aug 21, 2020 10:49 AM
Tuesday's total of 12 cases sets a new county record [Full Story]
Executive Director Kristina Wiltgen resigns from the Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce
Posted: Fri, Aug 21, 2020 2:38 PM
Girl taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle accident Thursday on Montgomery Street
Posted: Fri, Aug 21, 2020 6:49 AM
COVID-19 cases in Winneshiek County are soaring
Posted: Thu, Aug 20, 2020 11:17 AM
UPDATED FIGURES: 30 cases since Monday; 60 cases in 17 days [Full Story]
Letter to the Editor: "Mask up, Decorah"
Posted: Thu, Aug 20, 2020 2:30 PM
--by Ellen Drewes-Stoen of Decorah [Full Story]
Letter to the Editor: " I would rather look back and think that we did a little too much than be two months down the road wishing we would have done more."
Posted: Thu, Aug 20, 2020 3:57 PM
--by Decorah City Council member Emily Neal [Full Story]
Winneshiek County Auditor's Office will be getting at least $5,000 in extra state funding to help with elections
Posted: Thu, Aug 20, 2020 1:12 PM
Law enforcement will be out in support of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign
Posted: Thu, Aug 20, 2020 12:00 PM
North Winneshiek residents tell Decorah School Board not to sell the school building
Posted: Thu, Aug 20, 2020 6:15 AM
Ask The Answer Person: "Where can I go to get rid of some rubble?"
Posted: Thu, Aug 20, 2020 11:09 AM
Decorah Area Food Pantry sends 2,000 pounds of food and supplies to Cedar Rapids
Posted: Wed, Aug 19, 2020 11:35 AM
Since Winneshiek County hit 100 cases eight days ago, there have been 18 additional COVID cases reported
Posted: Wed, Aug 19, 2020 11:17 AM
Decorah City Council is looking to install sidewalks in the Bruening Addition next year
Posted: Wed, Aug 19, 2020 11:31 AM
Winneshiek County Sheriff issues statement on City of Decorah mask ordinance
Posted: Wed, Aug 19, 2020 9:18 AM
Paul Scott Comment: Taking out frustrations about Decorah's mask ordinance on Decorah businesses is just plain wrong
Posted: Wed, Aug 19, 2020 10:52 AM
Letter to the Editor: Mayor and City Council's Lack of Foresight and Clarity Cause Confusion
Posted: Wed, Aug 19, 2020 2:25 PM
--by Doug Bryce of Decorah [Full Story]
Letter to the Editor: "Wear a mask for a few minutes"
Posted: Wed, Aug 19, 2020 9:56 AM
--by Kristen Frank of Decorah [Full Story]
Letter to the Editor: "Sheriff Dan Marx is wrong"
Posted: Wed, Aug 19, 2020 9:22 AM
--by Randall Hanson of Calmar [Full Story]
Letter to the Editor: "I learned Monday what corrupt government means"
Posted: Wed, Aug 19, 2020 11:29 AM
--by Jason Madison of Decorah [Full Story]
Want to reduce home energy costs? Winneshiek Energy District's Joel Zook has some suggestions
Posted: Wed, Aug 19, 2020 10:53 AM
The coronavirus rate in Winneshiek County is probably higher than is being indicated
Posted: Tue, Aug 18, 2020 1:54 PM
Letter to the Editor: Police officers are not the "bad guys" in enforcing the new mask ordinance
Posted: Tue, Aug 18, 2020 10:11 AM
--by C. Dennis Ohlert of Decorah [Full Story]
Ask the Answer Person: When will Minnesota Public Radio's repeaters be back and running in Decorah?
Posted: Tue, Aug 18, 2020 12:10 PM
Decorah City Council approves use of a parking spot by two restaurants
Posted: Tue, Aug 18, 2020 12:07 PM
Oneota Community Food Co-op "Round-Up at the Register" results announced
Posted: Tue, Aug 18, 2020 10:15 AM
Opponents of mask mandate state their case to the Decorah City Council
Posted: Mon, Aug 17, 2020 7:25 PM
In most of June in Winneshiek County, there were two new coronavirus cases reported. In August, there have already been 31.
Posted: Mon, Aug 17, 2020 11:26 AM
--analysis by decorahnews.com's Paul Scott [Full Story]
Decorah School District seeks substitute teachers as new regulations open doors to who is eligible
Posted: Mon, Aug 17, 2020 2:04 PM
Work is underway to re-establish a trail from Dug Road to Phelps Park
Posted: Mon, Aug 17, 2020 10:44 AM
Decorah School District offers at-home meal options for students participating in the hybrid learning model
Posted: Mon, Aug 17, 2020 11:02 AM
Ask the Answer Person: Why are there cones on the corner of Mechanic and Water Streets?
Posted: Mon, Aug 17, 2020 9:59 AM
Decorah's Adam Riley uses podcast platform to share how the district is preparing for fall activities
Posted: Mon, Aug 17, 2020 12:34 PM
A West Union woman and a Decorah man transported to the Winneshiek County Jail after being arrested on multiple charges
Posted: Mon, Aug 17, 2020 11:04 AM
"Dear Governor Reynolds." Decorah's mayor writes a letter about local control
Posted: Sun, Aug 16, 2020 1:33 PM
Pulpit Rock Brewing Company in Decorah joins the "Black is Beautiful" beer campaign
Posted: Sun, Aug 16, 2020 12:40 PM
La Crosse National Weather Service radar will go offline starting Monday
Posted: Sun, Aug 16, 2020 8:32 AM
Work will take approximately two weeks [Full Story]
Alliant Energy and transmission line company ITC Midwest say power has been restored to more than half of their customers who were impacted by Monday's storm
Posted: Fri, Aug 14, 2020 11:42 AM
Wellington Place has temporarily postponed outside visits
Posted: Fri, Aug 14, 2020 11:13 AM
But the facility remains in full operation [Full Story]
The number of coronavirus cases in Winneshiek County has now gone over 100
Posted: Thu, Aug 13, 2020 11:37 AM
Time Magazine profiles a California congresswoman who is the granddaughter of a Decorah couple
Posted: Thur, Aug 13, 2020 1:34 PM
Electric vehicles will be showcased at the Decorah Farmers Market
Posted: Thu, Aug 13, 2020 10:00 AM
Winneshiek County's Recycling Center Director thanks county residents for their support over the last 20 years
Posted: Wed, Aug 12, 2020 1:18 PM
Terry Buenzow is taking a job in the Madison area [Full Story]
West Union man arrested for allegedly vandalizing the new Kwik Star store in Decorah
Posted: Wed, Aug 12, 2020 11:40 AM
Black Hills Energy will reinstate utility cutoffs later this month
Posted: Wed, Aug 12, 2020 9:16 AM
Ask the Answer Person: Will absentee ballots left in Winneshiek County's drop box be secure?
Posted: Wed, Aug 12, 2020 11:03 AM
Several Decorah businesses are participating in a state e-commerce program
Posted: Wed, Aug 12, 2020 10:59 AM
Letter to the Editor: Have you seen my missing gnome?
Posted: Wed, Aug 12, 2020 9:54 AM
--by Bob Wilson of Decorah [Full Story]
Cresco man convicted of writing checks on the account of a dead woman is taken into custody for violating probation
Posted: Wed, Aug 12, 2020 9:47 AM
Bergan encourages local students to apply for the 2021 Legislative Page program
Posted: Wed, Aug 12, 2020 9:12 AM
Oelwein woman taken to Winneshiek County Jail for violation of probation terms
Posted: Wed, Aug 12, 2020 10:05 AM
Decorah School Board approves lowest bid for softball complex upgrades
Posted: Tue, Aug 11, 2020 2:41 PM
A Calmar native is being profiled by the Quad Cities NPR radio station after earning his third Daytime Emmy Award
Posted: Tue, Aug 11, 2020 11:57 AM
More time needed to figure out what fall activities will look like for Decorah schools
Posted: Tue, Aug 11, 2020 1:48 PM
The future of the North Winneshiek property discussed at school board meeting
Posted: Tue, Aug 11, 2020 3:06 PM
County officials are hoping to win a federal grant for Dry Run Trail construction
Posted: Tue, Aug 11, 2020 1:32 PM
Decorah Library Board rejects request to remove an item from the library's collection
Posted: Tue, Aug 11, 2020 1:29 PM
Alliant Energy crews continue their cleanup following Monday's storm
Posted: Tue, Aug 11, 2020 12:59 PM
Decorah School District helping lead the way to improving sportsmanship, accountability of NEIC
Posted: Mon, Aug 10, 2020 8:56 PM
County Health Director says there are no plans to ask for a mask mandate
Posted: Mon, Aug 10, 2020 2:35 PM
Decorah Public Library could remain on curbside pickup status through October
Posted: Mon, Aug 10, 2020 4:57 PM
--but it would be because of construction projects, not necessarily COVID-19 [Full Story]
City Planning & Zoning Commission approves site plan for Decorah HS softball stadium improvements
Posted: Mon, Aug 10, 2020 7:13 PM
Winneshiek County school districts will be getting help finding PPE supplies
Posted: Mon, Aug 10, 2020 2:30 PM
Eastern Iowa Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer is announcing over $2 million in federal grants for low-income, first-generation, and disabled Iowa First District college students
Posted: Mon, Aug 10, 2020 2:02 PM
first on decorahnews.com: Alliant Energy asks that its figures on the cost of moving power lines on Locust Road be kept private
Posted: Sun, Aug 9, 2020 6:45 AM
It's back to the drawing board for supporters of the proposed Dry Run Plaza Park
Posted: Sun, Aug 9, 2020 8:35 AM
Absentee ballot requests for the November election will be mailed later this month
Posted: Sun, Aug 9, 2020 4:29 PM
Total number of COVID-19 cases in Winneshiek County is nearing the 100 mark
Posted: Sun, Aug 9, 2020 1:19 PM
Letter to the Editor: State Senate candidate Matt Tapscott has strength, compassion, open-mindedness and a commitment to the people of Iowa
Posted: Suni, Aug 9, 2020 4:02 PM
--submitted by Becky and Peter Olafsen of rural Winneshiek County [Full Story]
Former Alliant Energy downtown Decorah office building has been sold
Posted: Fri, Aug 7, 2020 12:23 PM
Decorah School District issued updated version of its "Return to Learn" plan
Posted: Fri, Aug 7, 2020 4:41 PM
Fort Atkinson resident Kay Schmitt Named 2020 Outstanding 4-H Leader
Posted: Fri, Aug 7, 2020 9:17 AM
Pulpit Rock Brewery has announced its plans for its 5th anniversary
Posted: Thu, Aug 6, 2020 10:32 AM
Iowa DNR reaches agreement with Allamakee County residents to make improvements to a creek near Effigy Mounds
Posted: Thu, Aug 6, 2020 2:32 PM
Luther College student Abigail Toussaint from Decorah concludes summer research on music performance anxiety
Posted: Thu, Aug 6, 2020 11:24 AM
Registration taking place now for two NE Iowa farm leasing & management webinars
Posted: Thu, Aug 6, 2020 11:25 AM
County Board of Health passes resolution strongly recommending--but not requiring--the wearing of masks
Posted: Wed, Aug 5, 2020 4:54 PM
New poll workers are stepping forward in Winneshiek County for the November election
Posted: Wed, Aug 5, 2020 3:54 PM
Ask The Answer Person: How do we get a stop light on Highway 9 at the Gundersen Clinic entrance?
Posted: Wed, Aug 5, 2020 3:51 PM
Decorah Airport gets grant to help pay for repaving of its entrance
Posted: Wed, Aug 5, 2020 5:16 PM
Decorah High School graduate Brooke Courtney will compete Thursday for the title of Iowa Dairy Princess
Posted: Mon, Aug 3, 2020 11:28 AM
Ask The Answer Person: Which local hair salons require wearing a mask?
Posted: Tue, Aug 4, 2020 1:31 PM
Decorah resident arrested for felony violation of probation arrest warrant
Posted: Tue, Aug 4, 2020 9:25 AM
Winneshiek Medical Center offers 2nd distribution of produce coupons to Winneshiek County seniors
Posted: Tue, Aug 4, 2020 10:42 AM
Decorah School Board unanimously approves the proposed hybrid Return-to-Learn plan
Posted: Mon, Aug 3, 2020 7:48 PM
They've traveled around the world on their bikes. Now they've written a book
Posted: Mon, Aug 3, 2020 2:02 PM
Winneshiek County's COVID-19 case count increased 8 over the weekend
Posted: Mon, Aug 3, 2020 11:20 AM
Decorah City Council approves negotiating with Decorah businessman for purchase of Fox & Coon Club property
Posted: Mon, Aug 3, 2020 7:28 PM
Court Street Project gets approved, but project to create bumpouts on Broadway and Winnebago Street does not
Posted: Mon, Aug 3, 2020 7:47 PM
Ask the Answer Person: What is the source or the organization that is making these 'Love is Love' signs available?"
Posted: Mon, Aug 3, 2020 2:04 PM
Vote on third reading of the Alliant Energy franchise agreement delayed until September
Posted: Mon, Aug 3, 2020 7:41 PM
County will share in paying the cost of dust control on Quarry Hill Road
Posted: Mon, Aug 3, 2020 10:50 AM
Traffic study on Highland Drive could be done as well [Full Story]
Details for families wanting to participate exclusively in online learning
Posted: Mon, Aug 3, 2020 2:31 PM
Decorah School Superintendent Mark Lane says the district picked a hybrid learning model this fall with an eye toward long-term success
Posted: Mon, Aug 3, 2020 6:27 AM
County supervisors want to wait for Board of Health vote before weighing in on mask wearing
Posted: Mon, Aug 3, 2020 10:40 AM
Decorah Mayor Lorraine Borowski asks for their support for a resolution [Full Story]
Ask The Answer Person: Which Decorah eating places have dine-in with distancing?
Posted: Mon, Aug 3, 2020 10:05 AM
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