Decorah, IA
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Current news from Decorah, IA, including public safety, traffic, local government, events, business and neighbourhood updates.
Community
Decorah City Council’s first-reading vote would create zoning, utility and environmental requirements for any future data center or cryptocurrency mining center proposed in the city, but it did not approve a specific project.
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Community
Decorah Parks and Recreation will host a free outdoor screening of <em>The Great Outdoors</em> at Will Baker Park on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, beginning around dusk.
Traffic & Construction
Decorah residents can choose a guided hike, bike ride or run during Trail Night on Thursday, Sept. 24, meeting at the Carlson Park parking lot by 6 p.m.
Community
Decorah Mayor Andy Carlson has proclaimed Sept. 17 through 23, 2026, as Constitution Week, urging residents to reaffirm the freedoms outlined by the nation’s founders.
Culture
Seed Savers Exchange will welcome visitors into the hayloft of its historic barn at Heritage Farm during Iowa’s 26th Annual All-State Barn Tour on September 19–20.
Business & Openings Downtown Decorah
The Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce has announced 10 business award recipients and eight individual honorees for its 2026 Business Awards Event, scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 29. The evening will recognize business achievements, community service, tourism, collaboration, young professionals and local projects that contribute to life in the Decorah area.
Education Luther College
Luther College has appointed Decorah native and longtime faculty member Brian Solberg to the inaugural Hamlet Peterson Distinguished Professorship in Exercise Science. Two other faculty members were also reappointed to endowed chairs for 2026–2029.
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