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06/29/2024

https://www.driftlessjournal.com/obituary/lewis-lechtenberg

Lewis Lechtenberg, age 7, of Decorah, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at his home outside of Decorah. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, July 8, 2024, at Decorah Lutheran Church, 309 Winnebago Street, Decorah, with Rev. Peter Kowitz presidi...

06/29/2024

https://www.driftlessjournal.com/obituary/richard-rick-koshatka

Richard “Rick” Koshatka, age 72, of Spillville, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Gundersen Health Systems in LaCrosse, Wis., following a short illness. There are no formal services planned for Rick. Helms Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

06/29/2024

https://www.driftlessjournal.com/obituary/robert-bob-maxson

Robert (Bob) P. Maxson, was born Dec. 14, 1948, to Marian and Paul Maxson in Richfield, Minn. He graduated from Richfield High School in 1967 and began his college career at Eastern Illinois University where he received an MBA. He enjoyed being involved in many sports, playing football in both high....

06/29/2024

https://www.driftlessjournal.com/obituary/joseph-krueger

Joseph Krueger, age 42, of Decorah, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital – Methodist Campus in Rochester, Minn., after a year-long battle with Stage IV cancer. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 1, 2024, at First Lutheran Church – 604 W. Broadway St., i...

06/26/2024

Roof replacement work is on schedule this summer at Decorah Middle School. Academy Roofing has been on the job since late May.

06/26/2024

Kick-off event will be held June 26 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the current Waucoma fire station. A meal, including hot dogs, brats, chips and cookies, will be provided.
Full story here: https://www.driftlessjournal.com/news/fundraiser-to-lay-foundation-for-new-waucoma-fire-station

Waucoma Fire Department
Waucoma Fire/EMS Station Kickoff Fundraising Event

With the assistance of the Lynch Family Foundation, the Waucoma Fire Department and First Responders/EMS will officially begin fundraising for the construction of a new fire station Wednesday, June 26. The Lynch Family Foundation will match up to $25,000 raised during the upcoming fundraiser. “The...

06/26/2024

In mailboxes tomorrow or read it here today: https://issuu.com/driftlessmultimedia/docs/po_06272024_a_full?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ

06/25/2024

The New Minowa Players present the summer musical "Bright Star" June 27, 28, 29 at 7 p.m. and June 30 at 2 p.m. at the Decorah High School Auditorium. The production is inspired by a true story. (Photos by Roz Weis)

06/25/2024

https://www.driftlessjournal.com/obituary/chester-thune

Chester Stanley Thune, 93, of Decorah, died Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Winn Med in Decorah. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 29, at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Waukon, with Pastor Bryan Robertson officiating. Burial will be at Big Canoe Cemetery, Decorah. Friends may gree...

06/25/2024

https://www.driftlessjournal.com/obituary/lyla-steele

Lyla Steele, age 86, of Decorah, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024, at Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 27, 2024, at the First Lutheran Church – 604 W Broadway Street in Decorah, with Rev. Michael Wilker presiding. Her burial will be ...

06/25/2024

https://www.driftlessjournal.com/obituary/dorothy-bushman

Dorothy P. Bushman, 77, of Decorah, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. A visitation will be held on Sunday, June 23, 2024 from 4 to 7 pm at the Festina Community Center. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, June 24, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of S...

06/25/2024

https://www.driftlessjournal.com/obituary/geraldine-geri-ney

Geraldine “Geri” Ney (age 82) of West Union passed away June 14, 2024. She was born Sept. 8, 1942, in Waterloo. Geri (named at birth as Sandra Jean Olmstead) was a child of God through adoption as a reflection of God’s love for orphan children and was rehomed to the Waverly Children’s Hospit...

06/25/2024

From Decorah Park and Rec: Below is an update on trails in our system that have been impacted by the rain over the past week. Please take a look. Updates will come through Facebook and our Website:

1. River Trail is closed.
2. Trout Run Trail from dug road to Bruening Bridge is closed.
3. Bostring bridge is closed.
4. Trail near Will Baker Park is closed.
5. Parts of Twin Springs trail is closed and taped off between bridges.

06/22/2024

It's Laura Day Saturday at the childhood home of famed author Laura Ingalls Wilder in Burr Oak.

06/20/2024

The photo used in the July 20 Public Opinion newspaper was only a concept photo, the design phase for the proposed school has not yet begun

Article: https://www.driftlessjournal.com/news/dcsd-hears-update-on-proposed-new-school

06/20/2024

https://www.driftlessjournal.com/obituary/teri-pitz-blaylock

Teri Blaylock, age 54, of Elma, died Saturday, June 15, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. Friends may greet the family 4 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in New Hampton, where there will be a service following visitation at 6:30 p.m. Bor...

06/20/2024

Solstice Celebration - Join Decorah UUers in the Decorah Prairie Wednesday June 19 at 8:00 pm. This year’s theme is Juneteenth and the Stars. Local UU members led the Celebration, weaving the spiritual and historical significance of Solstice with Juneteenth. (Driftless Multimedia photos by Denise Lana)

06/18/2024

If you aren't getting the Weekend Wrap-up you aren't getting all the local sports coverage!

Read this week's edition here: https://issuu.com/driftlessmultimedia/docs/june_18_weekend_wrap?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ

Becky Kruse Walz

06/18/2024

https://www.driftlessjournal.com/obituary/susanna-hope

Susanna Lynn Hope, age 51, passed away on June 14, 2024, at Accura Healthcare of Cresco. A Celebration of Life for Susanna Lynn Hope will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Crossfire Church in West Union, with Pastor Carl Tenney officiating. Visitation will take place from noon to 2 p....

06/18/2024

https://www.driftlessjournal.com/obituary/allan-sather

Allan Keith Sather was born at Harmony Hospital in Harmony, Minn., to Gordon Arthur Sather and Miriam Russell Sather on April 7, 1955. Allan died peacefully at the age of 69 on June 9, 2024 at his home in Ellettsville, Ind. Allan graduated from Mabel-Canton High School in 1973 and from Luther Colleg...

06/18/2024

https://www.driftlessjournal.com/obituary/ann-dvorak-burgess

Ann M. Burgess, 78, of Cresco, died on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at her home. Ann Marie Dvorak was born Nov. 28, 1945 to James and Agnes (Herold) Dvorak in Dubuque, Iowa. She graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1963. In Ann’s younger years, she lived in Florida and worked as a key punch operat...

06/18/2024

https://www.driftlessjournal.com/obituary/scott-webb

Scott Webb, age 60, of Cresco, died on Sunday, June 16, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at the Heritage Events Center, 229 3rd Ave. W., Cresco. Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home is assisting the family.

06/14/2024

Celebrate with Decorah Saturday!
https://www.driftlessjournal.com/news/commemorating-175-years-decorahs-anniversary-festivities-announced

On Saturday, June 15, the City of Decorah will celebrate its 175th Anniversary – the town’s Dodransbicentennial. The public is invited to join a variety of activities throughout the day reflecting Decorah’s on history. • 10 a.m. Welcome and remarks at Vesterheim Commons by Decorah Mayor Lorr...

06/14/2024

Father's Day is Sunday! Need a last minute gift? Newspaper subscriptions start at $37/year, call us for details, we are open until 4:30 today (Friday).

06/14/2024

Tonight's Lawn Chair Night performance in front of the Courthouse in Decorah kicks off the City's 175th Anniversary weekend observance. The Decorah Municipal Band (40-plus members strong) is playing. Under the direction of Jim Fritz. (Driftless Multimedia photos by Roz Weis)

06/11/2024

Get your copy here: https://issuu.com/driftlessmultimedia/docs/june_11_weekend_wrap?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ

06/10/2024

Kasemeier has withdrawn his guilty plea.

Article here: https://www.driftlessjournal.com/news/kasemeier-withdraws-guilt-plea

(Driftless Multimedia photo by Denise Lana)

06/10/2024

https://www.driftlessjournal.com/obituary/lillian-ross

Lilian Ross, age 77, of Decorah (formerly Gig Harbor, Wash.) passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Wellington Place in Decorah. There are no formal services planned for Lilian. She is survived by her husband: William Ross; daughter: Adrianne (Timothy) Schlapp, Decorah; and son: Daniel Ross. Helm...

06/10/2024

https://www.driftlessjournal.com/obituary/marvin-hovden

Marvin Hovden, age 93, of Decorah, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Ossian Senior Hospice in Ossian. Services are pending. Helms Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements.

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A salute to District and Conference Champs in this week's Public Opinion Newspaper, see it here: https://issuu.com/driftlessmultimedia/docs/po_08032023_a_full?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ South Winneshiek High School Baseball South Winneshiek Community School District Decorah High School Activities

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Your first chance to catch a Nordic Dancer performance during Nordic Fest is tonight (Thursday) at Opening Ceremonies. #nordicfest #nordicdancers #decorah (🎥 2023 Syttende Mai)

#bullbash

Decorah High School’s annual tractor parade rolled down Water Street Friday morning.

Roomba Races at Agora Arts until 7, Friday night.

24-Hour Organ Performance

A 24-hour performance of John Cage's Organ2/ASLSP (As Slow as Possible) begins today, Sunday, at 5:00 p.m. in the Jenson-Noble Hall of Music at Luther College . Free and open to the public at any time during the 24 hours. #johncagemusic #AsSlowAsPossible

Snow day

Snow day shenanigans on the hillside near Will Baker Park, Decorah.

Crowns and carols!

Crowns, sashes & warm gloves and mittens ... County royalty gathered at the fairgrounds Wednesday night to spread holiday cheer.

Marvel at the sights of a Charles Dickens Christmas on Mill Street in Decorah Saturday afternoon. The event is hosted by the Winneshiek County Historical Society.