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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...
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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.
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....
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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...
Roof replacement work is on schedule this summer at Decorah Middle School. Academy Roofing has been on the job since late May.
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...
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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)
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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...
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 ...
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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...
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...
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.
It's Laura Day Saturday at the childhood home of famed author Laura Ingalls Wilder in Burr Oak.
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
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...
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)
If you aren't getting the Weekend Wrap-up you aren't getting all the local sports coverage!
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Becky Kruse Walz
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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....
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...
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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...
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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.
Celebrate with Decorah Saturday!
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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...
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).
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)
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Kasemeier has withdrawn his guilty plea.
Article here: https://www.driftlessjournal.com/news/kasemeier-withdraws-guilt-plea
(Driftless Multimedia photo by Denise Lana)
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...
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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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.
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 shenanigans on the hillside near Will Baker Park, Decorah.
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.
#DecorahPride
15K start #elvelopet
And they’re off… #elvelopet
The annual drive a tractor to school day in Decorah!
