Category: Local Government

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Decorah Street Department

Press Contact: Jeremy Bril, City Engineer, 563-382-2157

City Yard Waste Site To Have Set Open Hours Starting May 10^th

Decorah, IA (May 4, 2023) – Starting on Wednesday, May 10^th, the City of Decorah Yard Waste Site will have set open hours. The Yard Waste Site will be open on Wednesdays from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM, on Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and on Sundays from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. A key will not be needed to access the site during these open hours. Those wishing to access the site outside of these open hours will need to check out a key from City Hall.

As a reminder, any yard waste that is deposited at the Yard Waste Site must originate from within the Decorah City Limits. However, residents and non-residents are welcome to take wood chips, compost, and/or firewood from the site.

Please call the Street Department at 563-382-2157 with any questions.

This is an official city press release.  Modifications of any kind are prohibited without express written consent of the author.  Any reprint or broadcast of this information must include this entire communication.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, timed to Monday, May 15 event

Decorah Historic Preservation Commission

Contact: Mark Z. Muggli, DHPC Chair (historicpreservation@decorahia.org; 612-720-5795)

May 15 DHPC Historic Preservation Award Ceremony for Vesterheim and Depot

Decorah, IA (May 4, 2023) — The Decorah Historic Preservation Commission (DHPC) invites the public to a Monday, May 15, 4:30-6:00 pm award celebration of the Vesterheim Museum and of the Depot Outlet. The gathering will be held at Vesterheim’s Painter Mill outdoor gathering space, with the Amdal-Odland Center as a rain location. DHPC will provide light refreshments.

Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum

 Vesterheim is being celebrated for its imaginative, publicly-accessible Heritage Park landscaping, which has reinvigorated the Museum’s historic building collection.

Hayley Jackson, DHPC vice-chair, said, “Because of the new landscaping, Vesterheim’s Heritage Park now tells a more dramatic and coherent story about the immigrant experience. We are especially excited that the landscaping highlights the Dayton House’s unique architectural contribution to Decorah’s commercial district.”

Vesterheim’s President/CEO Chris Johnson said, “On behalf of Vesterheim’s board, staff, and volunteers, I would like to express heartfelt appreciation to the Decorah Historic Preservation Commission for this award. Thanks also to DHPC for guidance during the planning of Vesterheim Heritage Park. Their feedback helped make it a stronger project.”

The Depot Outlet

The Depot Outlet is being celebrated for its long-standing and wide-ranging support of local historic preservation–perhaps stimulated by its beginnings in its namesake, the 1888 Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul downtown train depot.

DHPC member Kathy Buzza said, “The Depot is a unique Decorah institution. In addition to providing a recycling outlet for used goods, the Depot has been unwaveringly supportive of Winneshiek County’s many historically-focused organizations. We’re especially pleased to give this award during the Depot’s 50th year.”

The Depot store director Jessica O’Mara expressed her appreciation for the DHPC award. “We are so happy that we have been able to provide support to Winneshiek County organizations for the past 50 years and look forward to continuing our support for the next 50!”

The Commission

DHPC chair Mark Z. Muggli noted that historic preservation awards often celebrate individuals who have rehabilitated historic properties. “This year’s awards,” noted Muggli, “hint at the wide range of conditions necessary for effective  historic preservation, including everything from generous funding to imaginative landscaping.”

The Decorah Historic Preservation Commission is a state-certified city board established in 2007 to promote the public’s educational and economic welfare through the recognition and enhancement of historic sites. A complete list of DHPC’s annual awards is at Award Recipients – City of Decorah Iowa. Contact: historicpreservation@decorahia.org.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Decorah Street Department

Press Contact: Jeremy Bril, City Engineer, 563-382-2157

City of Decorah to Offer Loading Days at Yard Waste Site

Decorah, IA (April 28, 2023) – The City of Decorah will be offering several opportunities for free loading of compost and wood chips at the City’s Yard Waste Disposal Site located on Trout Run Road.

The City will have an end loader at the Yard Waste Site on Friday, May 5^th from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM and on Saturday, May 6^th from 7:30 AM to 12 noon.

The City will also have an end loader at the Yard Waste Site on Friday, May 12^th from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM and Saturday, May 13^th from 7:30 AM to 12 noon.

The giveaway is available to residents and non-residents of the City of Decorah.

Please contact the Street Department at 382-2157 with any questions.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Decorah Street Department

Press Contact: Jeremy Bril, City Engineer, 563-382-2157

Multiple Upcoming Street Closures

Decorah, IA (April 27, 2023) – The City of Decorah is notifying residents that there will be several upcoming street closures. The closures are outlined below:

• Starting the morning of Friday, April 28^th, Park Street will be closed near the entrance to Phelps Park. Residents who want to access the park will be directed to Vernon Street. The closure is expected to last until the end of the day on Friday, April 28^th.
• Starting the morning of Monday, May 1^st, Short Street will be closed near the intersection of Short Street and Division Street. Traffic will be detoured around the closure. The closure is expected to last until Wednesday, May 3^rd. The closure is to allow for a concrete patch to be repaired.
• Starting the morning of Monday, May 1^st, Pleasant Avenue will be under construction from Day Street to the Hwy 9 bridge. Local traffic will still be allowed through the construction zone, but residents are encouraged to find an alternative route. The construction project is expected to last for several weeks.
• Starting the morning of Monday, May 1^st, the intersection of Day Street and Pleasant Avenue will be closed. The closure is expected to last until Friday, May 5^th. The closure is to allow for a concrete patch to be repaired.

Residents are encouraged to find alternative routes during these construction projects. The timing of each closure will be dependent on weather conditions and contractor schedules.

Please call the Street Department at 563-382-2157 with any questions.

This is an official city press release.  Modifications of any kind are prohibited without express written consent of the author.  Any reprint or broadcast of this information must include this entire communication.

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