Category: Local Government

Decorah Historic Preservations Commission presents awards

The Decorah Historic Preservation Commission (DHPC) presented its annual historic preservation award to the five Broadway churches for their extensive historic church building maintenance. The award ceremony was on May 22, 2025 at the Decorah United Church of Christ Congregational Center.

 

Pictured, left to right, are church and city representatives:  Drew Pellett (First United Methodist), Nan St. Clair (DHPC), Sam Bundy (Decorah Lutheran), Adrienne Coffeen (DHPC), Judy van der Linden (DHPC), Jared Walter (First Lutheran), Kathy Buzza (DHPC), Phil Iversen (Decorah United Church of Christ), Mark Z. Muggli (DHPC), Ed Andereck (Grace Episcopal), Lorraine Borowski (Mayor), Hayley Jackson (DHPC), Jenny Werner (DHPC).

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HEIVLY STREET INITIAL PHASE TRAFFIC CONTROL

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Decorah City Engineer

Press Contact: John Hjelle, City Engineer, 563-277-5155

Heivly Street Initial Phase Traffic Control

 

Decorah, IA (May 15, 2025) – The City of Decorah is notifying residents of upcoming street closures related to the initial phase of construction on the Decorah 2025 Heivly Street Improvements project.

Work during the week of May 19th will involve installation of water mains near City Hall.  Claiborne Drive will be closed north of the River/Heivly/Claiborne intersection at that time.  The 48-hour parking lot will be closed to thru traffic for safety reasons.  Recycle bins will remain accessible.  Access to Claiborne Drive west of the High School & John Cline Elementary will be via N. Mill Street and Goose Island Drive.

Eastbound – Westbound traffic on Heivly Street will remain open as much as possible during the initial phase of construction but will close for several days while crews install mains and a fire hydrant east of the intersection.  Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes when Road Closed Ahead signs are posted at the State/Heivly intersection.

Driveway entrances and exits to the Post Office and BMO bank drive-thru will not be affected during spring construction.

After water main work is complete, the River/Heivly/Claibore intersection will reopen and Skyline Construction will install large-diameter storm sewer from the high school pond, across Goose Island Drive and along the north side of Claiborne Drive.

Work on the initial phase of construction is expected to last 2-3 weeks.

An aerial photo of Heivly Street marked with traffic control notes is available for public release.

Construction updates will continue throughout the course of the project.

Please contact the City Engineer at 563-277-5155 with 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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Now Accepting Applications for FY2026 Downtown Economic Development Grant Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Decorah City Manager

Press Contact: Travis Goedken, 563-382-3651

City of Decorah Now Accepting Applications for FY2026 Downtown Economic Development Grant Program

 

Decorah, IA (May 13, 2025) – The City of Decorah is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the FY2026 cycle of the Downtown Economic Development Grant Program. A total of $100,000 has been allocated to support projects that contribute to the revitalization and economic vitality of Decorah’s downtown district.

The program offers financial assistance to property owners and qualified tenants undertaking exterior renovations and upper-story residential conversions within the designated downtown area. Eligible projects may include façade improvements, structural and accessibility repairs, and the conversion of upper-story spaces into residential units.

Grant awards are subject to a 3:1 applicant match and are capped at $10,000 for exterior improvements and $25,000 for upper-story residential conversions.

Applications must be received by 4:00 PM on Monday, June 9, 2025, to be considered by the Decorah City Council at its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, June 16, 2025.

Interested applicants are encouraged to schedule a pre-application consultation with City staff to review project eligibility and submission requirements. Full program guidelines, eligibility criteria, and application forms are available by clicking here or by contacting City Hall.

For more information, please contact Travis Goedken, City Manager, at 563-382-3651 or citymanager@decorah.iowa.gov.

 

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