17+ hour, 40+ min ago  (260+ words) Auditions are April 17-18 for the New Minowa Playersu2019 summer musical, "Into the Woods," a production weaving together the stories of Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood and other classic fairy tales, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim....

22+ hour, 58+ min ago  (54+ words) Decorah Leader Feenstra shares top political priorities during Decorah stop A northwest Iowa congressman aiming to become the state's next governor met with a select group of area residents Wednesday, April 1 on a farm south of Ossian, to share his…...

22+ hour, 37+ min ago  (179+ words) The Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors is receiving complaints from the public regarding a musical group scheduled to perform at this yearu2019s Winneshiek County Fair." The fair announced late last month the southern country-rock band Confederate Railroad would be part of…...

22+ hour, 43+ min ago  (179+ words) A former Decorah High School music teacher initially accused of sexually exploiting a student will be placed on probation after pleading to a lesser charge as part of an agreement with prosecutors. Dustin Harland Bliven was placed on leave by…...

23+ hour, 35+ min ago  (179+ words) Dear members of the Winneshiek County Fair Board," I learned via my former Luther colleague Guy Nave that you have invited"Confederate Railroad to play at this yearu2019s county fair. According to u201c Rolling Stoneu201d magazine, Confederate Railroad is a Southern rock band…...

23+ hour, 18+ min ago  (171+ words) A federal judge ruled against Trump. Then the death threats rolled in. It aired on 60 Minutes about a month ago. Last year, over 400 credible threats against judges. One judgeu2019s only son Daniel was shot to death when he answered the door....

23+ hour, 23+ min ago  (170+ words) Dear, Editor. The Iowa U. S. Congressional Delegation in Washington DC received this message April 4, 2026. In my draft, the list was more extensive. Republican power Elections in November 2024 gave citizens a Republican president, a Republican majority House and Republican power in the…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago  (172+ words) Got butter? Nordic Fest 2026 promises just that. Friday afternoon, the Nordic Fest Board of Directors announced the official theme for 2026 Nordic Fest: BUTTERu2014 a playful and deliciously nostalgic nod to Scandinavian heritage, farm traditions, and the everyday foods that connect generations....

5+ day, 23+ hour ago  (754+ words) No injuries were reported following a collision east of Decorah last week. A report from the Winneshiek County Sheriffu2019s Office said 27-year-old Gale Nolan Staake of Waukon was traveling west in a 2008 Hyundai Sonata around 8: 20 p. m. Tuesday, March 24 along Highway 9 behind a…...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago  (135+ words) The Turkey Valley boys track and field team opened the 2026 season with a solid start, competing at the Upper Iowa Conference indoor meet Tuesday, March 24 at Luther College before transitioning outdoors Thursday, March 26 at the North Fayette Valley Invitational in…...