It started under the leadership of Stan and Fran Jeffers, when a small group of interested area genealogy buffs pooled their genealogy resources to form a central repository for a genealogy research library. Their concept was to share resources and cross...
Now that the hype of the holiday season is wearing down, winter in Northeast Iowa can sometimes feel unbearable. Its cold, it’s long, and it’s easy to wish for sunshine and warmer weather. But Decorah has so many fantastic activities, adventures, and...
Emerge from your winter hibernation! It’s time to get out and enjoy a crisp winter evening with friends and family at the 3rd Annual Taste of Winneshiek in downtown Decorah, February 3rd. From 5pm to 8pm come enjoy extended hours at participating businesses...
Norwegian culture flourishes in Decorah, Iowa. It's reflected in the folk art, embroidered costumes, and often- in the theater productions. Some locals speak with the drawn-out vowels of a Norwegian-style brogue. Descendants of the original Norwegians...
Pinter’s Gardens and Pumpkins on Highway 9 in rural Decorah has everything from trees, garden plants, Adirondack chairs, to elderberry jam, cupcakes, and maple nut fudge. If you have a green thumb, you’ll really enjoy walking through the selections of...
While I haven't explored all it has to offer, I've delighted in walking along Trout Run Trail in Decorah. As a Luther alumna, I like to get back to Decorah as often as I can. There is definitely a feeling of "home" for me among the bluffs and the Upper...
After farming a piece of Iowa land for over forty years, what makes someone decide to break ground and start erecting a bed and breakfast upon it? Big bold dreams and Midwestern motivation, that's what. Serenity Valley B & B opened in 2015. Deb an...
The Whippy Dip on College Drive in Decorah has been a steadfast staple in the city for a long time. When I was a college student many years ago, it was definitely a preferred place to visit. My friends and I would take a little stroll from campus in...
My late father-in-law would strike up a conversation with just about anybody he met-- if he was in the mood and had the time. I was with him various times when he would strike up a conversation with a complete stranger and after that chat about some ...
In honor of the upcoming 21st Annual Northeast Artists' Studio Tour, we've interviewed our super talented artists to share how they got where they are and why they make the work that they do. Next up is artist Jenni Petersen-Brant. Jenni shares a st...
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