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Reader comment: Public discussion of hospital issues will dispel fear
Posted: Tue, Apr 3, 2012  3:24 PM
by Birgitta Meade of Decorah [Full Story]









Decorahnews.com special report discussion: Stop the bickering between Gundersen and Mayo
Posted: Mon, Apr 2, 2012  8:57 PM
by decorahnerws.com's Paul Scott [Full Story]

Former Winneshiek Medical Center doctor writes letter
Posted: Mon, Apr 2, 2012  8:59 PM
Dave Jensen urges a public discussion of hospital issues [Full Story]

Hospital publishes letter supporting Ben Wyatt
Posted: Wed, Apr 4, 2012  6:03 AM



An open letter to WMC Board President Ben Wyatt
Posted: Thu, Apr 5, 2012  6:59 AM

This is severe weather awareness week
Posted: Sun, Apr 1, 2012  7:58 AM


Third eagle egg hatches
Posted: Sun, Apr 1, 2012  7:55 AM


March weather was one for the record books
Posted: Mon, Apr 2, 2012  8:11 AM





Study committee begins work on recycling options
Posted: Mon, Apr 2, 2012  8:40 PM

Work continues on Trout Run Trail bridge over Highway 9
Posted: Mon, Apr 2, 2012  8:42 PM
Key part of the project will occur Tuesday [Full Story]


It's "Recycle Cat!"
Posted: Mon, Apr 2, 2012  8:45 PM


"Decorah Reads" needs volunteers
Posted: Tue, Apr 3, 2012  3:45 PM

Pulpit Rock Campground has opened for the season
Posted: Tue, Apr 3, 2012  3:48 PM

School bus and car collide
Posted: Wed, Apr 4, 2012  7:58 PM
15 injured [Full Story]


This week is National Public Health Week
Posted: Wed, Apr 4, 2012  6:49 PM



NE Iowa Peace & Justice Center Director resigns
Posted: Wed, Apr 4, 2012  7:05 PM
Organization looks at restructuring [Full Story]


Luther student wins $10,000 grant
Posted: Wed, Apr 4, 2012  7:23 PM




Braley brings his re-election campaign to Decorah
Posted: Wed, Apr 4, 2012  12:01 PM

Bachmurski will stand trial May 2nd
Posted: Wed, Apr 4, 2012  7:36 PM

Is Decorah the "Ultimate Fishing Town USA?"
Posted: Wed, Apr 4, 2012  7:41 PM





Decorah residents can sign up for assistance with yard work and household chores
Posted: Thu, Apr 5, 2012  7:28 PM
"Spring Fling" benefits Malaria campaign and Peace and Justice Center [Full Story]



DHS Prom moves to Luther College this year
Posted: Thu, Apr 5, 2012  7:41 PM


"Raygun" town t-shirts started with Decorah
Posted: Thu, Apr 5, 2012  7:45 PM



Luther's Preus Library will hold a book sale this week
Posted: Sat, Apr 7, 2012  11:35 AM
In observance of National Library Week [Full Story]



Tea Party plans rally Saturday in Decorah
Posted: Mon, Apr 9, 2012  5:59 AM


Bra drive begins at Luther College
Posted: Mon, Apr 9, 2012  10:46 AM





Two Calmar residents arrested on meth charges
Posted: Mon, Apr 9, 2012  11:18 AM

School Board acts on several financial items and bids
Posted: Mon, Apr 9, 2012  9:33 PM
Open Meetings Law discussed [Full Story]


Decorah School Board approves 2012-13 budget
Posted: Mon, Apr 9, 2012  9:51 PM




Lawn mowers, bikes and grills can still be recycled
Posted: Tue, Apr 10, 2012  3:26 PM

Turkey River Watershed Commission might be formed
Posted: Tue, Apr 10, 2012  3:32 PM


Decorah woman wins photo contest
Posted: Tue, Apr 10, 2012  4:00 PM


Hager: Work remains on state budget agreement
Posted: Tue, Apr 10, 2012  4:13 PM

Decorah Planning & Zoning Commission wants to update the city's sidewalk ordinance
Posted: Tue, Apr 10, 2012  4:25 PM
Their goal is a citywide sidewalk program [Full Story]

Bottle redemption center to close April 28th
Posted: Tue, Apr 10, 2012  4:28 PM


North Winneshiek approves 2012-2013 budget
Posted: Wed, Apr 11, 2012  9:19 AM

Decorah Lions learn about Panama
Posted: Wed, Apr 11, 2012  5:33 PM

Two-car accident causes $3,000 in damages
Posted: Wed, Apr 11, 2012  5:50 PM


Sidewalk upgrades happening all over town
Posted: Thu, Apr 12, 2012  5:19 PM
Metronet trenching adds to busy street scene [Full Story]


Oneota Coop elects new board members
Posted: Thu, Apr 12, 2012  8:23 PM
Financial optimism ushers in new year for Coop [Full Story]


NICC Calmar is observing Ability Awareness Week
Posted: Sun, Apr 15, 2012  4:11 PM



Decorah's city budget may be amended
Posted: Sun, Apr 15, 2012  7:23 PM

Luther students raise money for cancer research
Posted: Sun, Apr 15, 2012  7:03 PM
Hold a Luther College "Relay for Life" [Full Story]



Stemming the "Brain Drain" in rural Iowa
Posted: Sun, Apr 15, 2012  9:08 PM
A Kirkwood Community College official suggests a new approach [Full Story]




Will Decorah School Board members be elected differently in the future?
Posted: Mon, Apr 16, 2012  4:09 PM
2010 Census is leading to some changes [Full Story]

Decorah firefighters respond to semi-trailer fire
Posted: Tue, Apr 17, 2012  9:14 AM

Mild winter saved money for City of Decorah
Posted: Tue, Apr 17, 2012  7:22 AM
Snow plowing expenses dropped nearly $50,000 [Full Story]


City garden plots are still available
Posted: Tue, Apr 17, 2012  3:59 PM










Decorah Police make public intoxication arrest
Posted: Wed, Apr 18, 2012  5:24 PM

Demolition of house will pave way for new eye clinic
Posted: Wed, Apr 18, 2012  5:25 PM

Two car accident causes $5,750 in damages
Posted: Wed, Apr 18, 2012  7:05 PM



Reader response to our story about Iowa's Brain Drain
Posted: Wed, Apr 18, 2012  5:50 PM

Luther College presidential search is ramping up
Posted: Wed, Apr 18, 2012  6:00 PM


Decorah man may change plea in child endangerment case
Posted: Thu, Apr 19, 2012  11:14 AM

Decorah School Board and DEA reach contract settlement
Posted: Thu, Apr 19, 2012  12:48 PM

ArtHaus Summer Calendar is now available
Posted: Thu, Apr 19, 2012  7:07 PM

Decorah named again as a Tree City USA
Posted: Thu, Apr 19, 2012  7:17 PM
April 27 is declared Arbor Day in Decorah [Full Story]



Decorah High School Gay-Straight Alliance observes Day of Silence
Posted: Thu, Apr 19, 2012  7:22 PM
DHS senior comments on impact of the day [Full Story]



This is National Child Immunization Week
Posted: Sun, Apr 22, 2012  2:47 PM




9-1-1 calls to Decorah Police are increasing
Posted: Sun, Apr 22, 2012  3:15 PM
(Additional information) [Full Story]



Decorah Fire Department called to pickup truck fire
Posted: Sun, Apr 22, 2012  5:20 PM

Postville man injured, ticketed in traffic accident
Posted: Mon, Apr 23, 2012  6:25 AM

Let's vote on turning Winneshiek Medical Center into a Mayo hospital
Posted: Mon, Apr 23, 2012  6:35 AM
by decorahnews.com's Paul Scott [Full Story]



Progress is being made on Frankville water project
Posted: Mon, Apr 23, 2012  2:26 PM

Pinnacle Financial's parent company is expanding
Posted: Mon, Apr 23, 2012  2:28 PM

World Book Night is celebrated in Decorah
Posted: Mon, Apr 23, 2012  6:39 PM


Why are people wearing jeans Wednesday?
Posted: Tue, Apr 24, 2012  11:43 AM
Helping Services for NE Iowa Domestic and Sexual Abuse Resource Center is organizing Jeans Day 2012 [Full Story]


Decorah HS student does well at math competition
Posted: Tue, Apr 24, 2012  11:50 AM




Decorah High School garden is working well
Posted: Wed, Apr 25, 2012  1:00 PM

Decorah HS students are raising money for Laotians
Posted: Wed, Apr 25, 2012  1:15 PM


Decorah bald eagle D1 returns to Decorah
Posted: Wed, Apr 25, 2012  1:33 PM





Gardening volunteers needed in Decorah
Posted: Sun, Apr 29, 2012  5:10 PM


Garage sale benefit a big success for "Project Care"
Posted: Sun, Apr 29, 2012  5:12 PM



NICC Calmar Wilder Building renovation is underway
Posted: Mon, Apr 30, 2012  8:31 AM




May is Historic Preservation Month
Posted: Mon, Apr 30, 2012  4:32 PM

Decorah students chosen for honors orchestra
Posted: Mon, Apr 30, 2012  4:37 PM



Luther hires new choral director
Posted: Mon, Apr 30, 2012  4:57 PM
Andrew Last to succeed Tim Peter [Full Story]

Wedding facility on Madison Road gets first approval
Posted: Mon, Apr 30, 2012  5:07 PM


DEA and School Board both approve negotiated contract
Posted: Mon, Apr 30, 2012  7:55 PM