4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (173+ words) Enough is enough. The political campaign ads emphasize that congressional leaders are working for Iowans by showing up to take part in roll call votes. Outside of taking part in roll call votes, are Iowau2019s congressional leaders working as diligently as…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (165+ words) Let me tell you a story. In 2012, a gentleman was the governor of Kansas. In his infinite wisdom, he reduced the state income tax rate to 4.9 percent, close to Iowau2019s 3.9 percent. He almost eliminated all of the u201cpass throughu201d income taxes, benefits the…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (160+ words) The Decorah FEC organization is offering commemorative West Side and John Cline Elementary shirts to celebrate the last school year in both buildings. The designs are available for purchase in this year’s 2026 homecoming apparel store online at vikingshomecoming26.itemorder.com/shop…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (257+ words) The Decorah Leader is seeking short essays from readers willing to share memories of where they were when they heard about the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks at the Pentagon and the World Trade Center. This month will mark 25 years since the…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (170+ words) Itu2019s been less than a month since fire destroyed most of the Agri Star Meat and Poultry facility in Postville, but the company planned to resume some of its operations last week and community members continue to help the plantu2019s affected workers....

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (212+ words) age 86, of Fort Atkinson, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, at Wellington Place in Decorah. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, at St. Johnu2019s Catholic Church, 201 Oak Street, in Fort Atkinson, with Rev. Tyler Raymond presiding. Burial…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (166+ words) U.S. News & World Report ranks Decorah High School the second-best high school in Iowa in its 2026u201327 Best High Schools rankings. Decorah High School Principal Brad Hurst said the recognition reflects something much larger than a single ranking or school year. u201cBeing recognized…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (167+ words) A New York Times reporter did an article about the effects of the cuts to Medicaid, food stamps, pregnancy prevention and mental health for children. Latoya, a mother of six, had her food stamps taken away. She works as a…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (167+ words) Donald J. Trump, president of the United States, continues enriching himself in every way possible. His appetite for feeding himself is unparalleled. Everything he does is what u201cheu201d wants. There is literally no untouched part of our democracy that he hasnu2019t hacked, including…...