4+ day, 8+ hour ago  (197+ words) The Decorah Historic Preservation Commission will present its annual award to Paul Cutting for his documentation and preservation of historic log houses. The public is invited to the award presentation, which will be held from 4: 30-6 p. m. Tuesday, May 26 in the restored…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (928+ words) We spent our wedding night at the big white house on the southeast corner of Broadway and Mechanic," Borske recalled." Borske experienced what he described as three minor explosions on the job. The first was a water heater inside a…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago  (176+ words) Winneshiek County Sheriffu2019s Office Robie Shindelar, age 38, of Calmar was booked into the Winneshiek County Jail at 10: 20 a. m. Thursday, May 14 on an arrest warrant for violation of probation. Brandon Parizek, age 53, was booked into the Winneshiek County Jail at 7: 10 p. m. Sunday, May 17 on…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (132+ words) age 79, of Decorah, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Gunderson Hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin, surrounded by family. A Celebration of life will be held at T-Bocks Restaurant, date and time are pending at this time. In lieu of flowers,…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (53+ words) Decorah Leader Scott H. Barnett, age 74, of Decorah, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at his home from natural causes. There will be no formal services at this time. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Save my name, email, and website in this…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (177+ words) A custom trailer was hauled into place outside Decorah High School last week before being filled with about 2, 100 gallons of water u2014 cold water. Decorah Schools partnered with Special Olympics Iowa to host the districtu2019s second annual Cool School Polar Plunge fundraiser…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago  (146+ words) A pair of area Republicans are both hoping to take on the lone Democratic candidate in the race to represent District 63 in the Iowa House. u00a0rnrn Incumbent State Rep. Michael Bergan will appear on the GOPu2019s primary ballot on June 2, alongside challenger…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago  (155+ words) Winneshiek County Republicans will weigh in next month on which of two GOP candidates for State Auditor should progress to the General Election. u00a0rnrn Iowau2019s current State Auditor Rob Sand, a Decorah native, has undertaken a bid for Iowa Governor this cycle....

4+ day, 8+ hour ago  (178+ words) Cedar Rapids labor lawyer Nate Willems announced in May of 2025 he intended to run for Iowa Attorney Genearl against Republican incumbent Brenna Bird. The Democratic challenger stopped in Decorah on Saturday and told a group of local voters why he…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago  (176+ words) Dear Editors, According to the Alzheimeru2019s Association, in 2026, an estimated 7. 4 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimeru2019s. This disease and other dementias are projected to cost the nation $409 billion. In addition to the financial costs, the physical, mental and emotional…...