Palisades Park is closed to vehicle traffic for the season. The park remains open to pedestrian traffic and will be groomed for skiing when weather allows. Source link
Beginning Wednesday, November 13, 2024 access to the trail bridge parking lot will be CLOSED to vehicle traffic for construction. Access will be not be available until Tuesday, November 19th. Source link
Helping Services for Youth & Families welcomes you to the 20th Annual Holiday Lights event 2024! You are invited to the Walk-through Night on Wednesday, Nov. 27nd from 5:00pm to 7:30pm at Pulpit Rock Campground off Hwy 52 in Decorah. This is your unique chance to walk through the Pulpit Rock Campground and get a
The 42nd Annual Decorah Park-Rec. Turkey Shoot will be held in the Decorah High School Main Gym on Tuesday, November 12, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Source link
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On Friday, October 25, ten students from the Decorah Middle School’s Climate Change Action Group (CCAG) did a presentation to a small group at the Winneshiek Energy District office. The topic? Their vision for a new elementary school. Their purpose? To encourage attending adults to vote in favor of a new, energy efficient, renewable energy powered building that is designed for the students – and climate – of the future.
These young climate advocates illustrated the benefits of solar and geothermal energy, school gardens, electrochromic glass, insulation and more, while explaining how it would benefit learning conditions and a stable climate for their children’s generation. It was truly inspiring! View their slides here.
The CCAG is actively seeking to share their presentation with area religious and civic groups. If you’d like to host time, reach out to the group’s advisor Scott Boylen (scott.boylen@decorah.school).
View slides: General Public Meeting Presentation
The Decorah Chamber is pleased to celebrate Wellness Businesses on November 1st and 3rd. The Decorah Area has a lot to offer when it comes to services for personal wellness, self care, and fitness as well as exceptional spaces for exercise outdoors and healthy lifestyle. Use this weekend for trying something new and giving the
Access to Decorah’s West Main Street parking lot is CLOSED for construction. The trail will remain open, but access to Dug Road/Trout Run Trail will be unavailable at this location until further notice. Please use alternative trail heads or access points at this time. Source link
Leave the gremlins at home and join us for an evening of pumpkin carving or painting, just in time for Halloween, all while enjoy Impact Coffee drinks specials! Thursday, October 24th from 5:00-7:00pm at Impact Coffee, specials are TBD at the moment. Source link
As the WinnMed Pharmacy continues to grow, WinnMed is pleased to welcome Erin Anderson, Pharm.D., to the team. She joins Mark Branum, Pharm.D., BCGP, and Brianna Lynch, Pharm.D., BCACP, in providing full-time pharmacy consultation and care to patients. Originally from Postville, Iowa, Erin earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Iowa. Following
Join us Saturday, October 19th for trick or treating at designated campsites within Pulpit Rock Campground. Campers will be identified by using caution tape! Source link
Join us for this fun, free open house event for the whole family Saturday, October 12th , 11am-1pm in the parking lot behind City Hall! Come explore your favorite vehicles including police, fire and emergency vehicles, construction equipment, farm equipment, tow trucks, and city maintenance equipment. A free hot dog lunch will be provided by
Join us at The Landing Market on Thursday, October 10th from 5:00pm- 7:00pm for Bean Bag Baseball! Specials for the evening will be: $12 Smash Burger $11 Totchos $1.00 Off Any Beverage from the Coolers Source link
Join us for a Bike.. then Brew, night along Trout Run Trail and various sections of Decorah, on Thursday, October 17th. Plan to meet at Pulpit Rock Brewing Company and BYOB (Bring Your Own Bike) at 5:00pm. We will ride for about 45 minutes- 1 hour, returning back to Pulpit Rock Brewing for an evening
Change Healthcare Resources – WinnMed Home Change Healthcare Resources You may have received a recent letter from Change Healthcare. Change Healthcare is one of our vendors. They experienced a security breach and are notifying individuals whose information has been compromised. Change Healthcare has provided information about this security breach on their HIPAA Website Substitute Notice.
Twin Springs Road by Pulpit Rock Campground is being seal coated. Please use the grass to access the trails until the road is re-opened on Thursday, October 3rd. Source link
Join us Saturdays, October 12th- November 2nd, 9:00am-9:50am, in the John Cline Gym for Parent-Toddler Game Time! In this program, parents partner with their child to practice skills and then play a number of sports such as soccer, basketball, football, and dance. If weather permits, students will be outdoors for this program. Source link
Fall is harvest season and Decorah Parks and Recreation is hosting a Prairie Seed Harvest on Wednesday, October 16, beginning at 4:30pm in the Decorah City Prairie. Source link
Sign up for this years Full Moon Walleye Fishing Clinic to learn about this enticing species, good knot tying techniques, tips on catching walleye, and much more! This clinic takes place on October 17th at 4:00pm and meets at Whalen Cabin, then heads onto the Upper Iowa River. Clinic is open to anyone 18 years
Ice Cave Road between Dunning Springs and Palisades Park will be CLOSED for maintenance starting at 10:30am today, Tuesday, September 24th. Source link
Join us Thursday, October 3rd for Yard Games Galore at Diamond #2 (right next to the tennis/pickleball courts).We’ll have outdoor games such as, bowling, whiffle ball, badminton and more! Pick and choose from a variety of games to play before we head over to Dixie’s Biergarten for evening specials: $1 Off taps and cans!Participants who
Join us at Will Baker on Saturday, October 19th from 1:00pm-3:00pm for an afternoon of games, crafts and fun! We have partnered with Decorah Rocks who will provide supplies to craft your own unique rock, and then hide for other to find. Source link
Join us at Rubaiyat for game night on Thursday, September 26th from 5:00-7:00pm. **Limited space is available- Pre Register Today** Enjoy classic games with friends while enjoying a hand-crafted food and drink menu:$2 Off: Tap Beers, House Wines (by the glass), Lime Margaritas and Kiddy Cocktails.Food Specials include:– Maple Leafe Farms Duck Bacon & Sweet
Earlier this month, we had the pleasure of hosting the incredible 5th graders from St. Benedict Catholic School for tours of both the Winneshiek County Sanitary Landfill and the recycling center! We were so impressed by their enthusiasm and throughtful questions about waste management and sustainability. Thank you again for visiting, and we hope to
To meet the growing need for emergency care in the region, WinnMed is pleased to welcome Rachel Masek, PA-C back to the community to provide patient care full time in WinnMed’s Emergency department. Rachel was born and raised in Decorah and has most recently provided emergency care at Mayo Clinic Health System – La Crosse.
Influenza season is approaching and it is an important and effective prevention strategy to get a flu shot. When should I get a flu shot and how long does it last? Influenza season generally begins in November and ends in March. However, there’s no set timeframe; the flu can start to spread earlier in the
Did you know that small items like tiny pieces of aluminum foil or metal bottle caps are sometimes difficult to recycle? These small materials can fall through the cracks on our conveyor belt or fall out of bales when materials are compacted. To ensure your smaller recyclable items make it through the process, place them
Join us for a hoops and hops adult recess, hosted by Pulpit Rock Brewing Co. This recess will include the game of 32, a basketball activity in which teams can be made of two or more people, and the first player to reach 32 wins! Format is as follows: -Must be age 21 or older
Held annually each fall — the Decorah Gear Exchange is the best place to sell and buy gently used outdoor recreation gear in the Decorah Driftlesss area. Find new-to-you gear, connect with other outdoor enthusiasts, gain resources about the area, and join for free activities on local trails too! Source link
Are you one of the 10%? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 10% of all US patients report having an allergic reaction to a penicillin class antibiotic in their past.* Michael D’Netto, M.D., Mayo Clinic Health System allergist at WinnMed in Decorah, says that just 10% of these patients with
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Assistance to farms and small businesses to apply for 50% renewable energy and energy efficiency grants offered through Clean Energy Districts of Iowa Energy Coaching program
Press release by Clean Energy Districts of Iowa
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa (CEDI), a nonprofit consortium of Energy Districts based in 13 counties in Iowa, is offering free energy coaching to assist farms and small businesses in applying for USDA grant funding for renewable energy or energy efficiency improvement projects. The Winneshiek Energy District is a member of CEDI.
USDA’s Rural Energy in America Program (REAP) is accepting grant applications that, if approved, would fund 50% of the cost of renewable energy or energy efficiency improvement projects.
Eligible projects for REAP renewable energy system grants include: biomass, geothermal, small and large scale wind generation, and small and large scale solar generation. Eligible projects for REAP energy efficiency improvements include: high efficiency heating, cooling, and ventilation (HVAC) systems, insulation, lighting, cooling or refrigeration units, doors and windows, and replacement of energy-inefficient equipment. Ineligible projects include: any residential use, tractors or implements, new construction, or upgrades to buildings which do not currently consume energy.
CEDI provides priority assistance to customers and communities that are traditionally underserved by the REAP program, including areas defined by USDA as disadvantaged communities and distressed communities. CEDI also offers priority assistance to applicants with small grants ($20,000 or less) or grants for underutilized technologies.
CEDI employs two Energy Coaches for the REAP program to serve the 13 counties with Energy Districts. Steve Hopkins provides assistance in the following counties: Allamakee, Cerro Gordo, Clayton, Dubuque, Howard, and Winneshiek. He may be reached at: steve.hopkins@cleanenergydistricts.org or at 641-831-3552.
Mark Patton provides assistance in the following counties: Delaware, Jackson, Johnson, Linn, Muscatine, Tama, and Polk. He may be reached at mark.patton@cleanenergydistricts.org or at 563-299-1839.
For more information or to apply for CEDI REAP coaching, please fill out the inquiry form at: www.cleanenergydistricts.org/reap. This is an Equal Opportunity Program. Discrimination is prohibited by Federal Law.
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Have you been feeling down about your carbon footprint?
Maybe you’ve already made an effort to reduce your carbon footprint through energy efficiency, worked to electrify your home and transportation or added renewables? Or maybe you’re a renter who doesn’t have a choice in the matter?
For those looking to “close the gap” between their net-zero goals and reality, consider purchasing Oneota Tag Carbon Offsets, the first entirely local carbon offset program in Iowa.
These all-local carbon offsets will reduce your carbon footprint, invest in community-wide energy efficiency projects, and boost the local economy by lowering energy bills for those who need it most. Carbon offsets are a way for you to buy “shares” in projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions somewhere else, thus “offsetting” your own emissions.
Proceeds from the sale of Oneota Tags go toward purchasing supplies including basic weatherization materials that are used locally in the Winneshiek Energy District’s home efficiency programs. These programs save northeast Iowans an estimated 1,646 tons of carbon annually!
There are hundreds of carbon offset companies out there, however we believe the real power of offsets is local and hope you’ll join us in transitioning Winneshiek County towards energy and carbon independence. Purchase Oneota Tag Carbon Offsets and make a difference in your community today!
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This spring and summer we bring you “Electric Vehicle Owner Stories,” a series of interviews with northeast Iowa EV owners. This Electric Vehicle Owner Story features a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).
Name: Philip IversenVehicle (Model and Year): 2014 Honda Accord Plug-in HybridAll Electric Range: The all-electric range was 13-14 miles when purchased in 2019. Now it’s 8-9 miles.Purchased on: July 25, 2019
How many miles do you drive annually? Of those, can you estimate how many have been all electric versus gas?We drive about 4,536 miles annually and estimate 2,383 all electric miles and 2,153 gas miles.
Rationale: gas/hybrid mode gets ~45 mpg. Overall mpg is 94.8. So total gallons of gas is 4,536 miles / 94.8 mpg = 47.85 gallons. Then gas miles / 47.85 gallons = ~45 mpg. So gas miles = 47.85*45 = 2,153 miles.
Thinking back to when you first considered an EV, what were your biggest concerns? Did those concerns result in you opting for a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) instead?
The main concern was being able to charge on longer trips (range anxiety). So I opted for a plug-in hybrid.
Given you’ve now had experience with a PHEV, do you think you’re more or less inclined to buy a pure electric vehicle next time?
My next car will definitely be a pure electric vehicle.
If you’re inclined to buy some sort of electric vehicle in the future, what obstacles will have to be overcome to make ownership more appealing?Lower purchase price, longer range, and faster charging.
Are you a two vehicle household, and if so, is your second vehicle gas powered?Our second vehicle is also a PHEV – a 2021 RAV4 Prime. Read that story here.
Is cold weather driving different than summer driving? Is there anything about winter driving with a PHEV you’d like to share?It works about the same in winter, except the plug-in battery does not hold as many miles at full charge. I try to keep the heater off during short trips across town; otherwise, that would deplete the battery much faster.
Disregarding upfront purchase costs, has your cost of ownership been what you had expected? Are you saving money?
Cost of ownership has been very low with few repairs and low gas expense. I mostly charge the car at home where we have solar panels.
What are the biggest limitations of driving an EV? On the flip side, what’s been the biggest plus?Biggest limitations: Fewer models to choose from. I couldn’t get all wheel drive in my price range at the time I bought the Honda.
Have you used public charging? If so, what has that experience been like?Yes, have used public charging, but not very much. The experience has been fine.
My name is Nick Chill and I have signed up for the 2024 Great Cycle Challenge and will be riding this September to fight kids’ cancer! Kids should be living life, NOT fighting for it. Please help support my mission with a donation of any amount.
Palisades Park is closed to vehicle traffic for the season. The park remains open to pedestrian traffic and will be groomed for skiing when weather allows. Source link
Beginning Wednesday, November 13, 2024 access to the trail bridge parking lot will be CLOSED to vehicle traffic for construction. Access will be not be available until Tuesday, November 19th. Source link
Check out the upcoming activities for November -March here! Source link
2024 Turkey Shoot Results Source link
Helping Services for Youth & Families welcomes you to the 20th Annual Holiday Lights event 2024! You are invited to the Walk-through Night on Wednesday, Nov. 27nd from 5:00pm to 7:30pm at Pulpit Rock Campground off Hwy 52 in Decorah. This is your unique chance to walk through the Pulpit Rock Campground and get a
Participate in Decorah Parks & Recreation’s Turkey Trot Thursday, November 28 thru Sunday, December 1! Source link
The 42nd Annual Decorah Park-Rec. Turkey Shoot will be held in the Decorah High School Main Gym on Tuesday, November 12, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Source link
Summarize this content to 25 words On Friday, October 25, ten students from the Decorah Middle School’s Climate Change Action Group (CCAG) did a presentation to a small group at the Winneshiek Energy District office. The topic? Their vision for a new elementary school. Their purpose? To encourage attending adults to vote in favor of a new, energy efficient, renewable energy powered building that is designed for the students – and climate – of the future. These young climate advocates illustrated the benefits of solar and geothermal energy, school gardens, electrochromic glass, insulation and more, while explaining how it would benefit learning conditions and a stable climate for their children’s generation. It was truly inspiring! View their slides here. The CCAG is actively seeking to share their presentation with area religious and civic groups. If you’d like to host time, reach out to the group’s advisor Scott Boylen (scott.boylen@decorah.school). View slides: General Public Meeting Presentation
The Decorah Chamber is pleased to celebrate Wellness Businesses on November 1st and 3rd. The Decorah Area has a lot to offer when it comes to services for personal wellness, self care, and fitness as well as exceptional spaces for exercise outdoors and healthy lifestyle. Use this weekend for trying something new and giving the
Access to Decorah’s West Main Street parking lot is CLOSED for construction. The trail will remain open, but access to Dug Road/Trout Run Trail will be unavailable at this location until further notice. Please use alternative trail heads or access points at this time. Source link
Leave the gremlins at home and join us for an evening of pumpkin carving or painting, just in time for Halloween, all while enjoy Impact Coffee drinks specials! Thursday, October 24th from 5:00-7:00pm at Impact Coffee, specials are TBD at the moment. Source link
The City of Decorah will have Trick or Treating on Thursday, October 31st from 5:00pm-7:30pm. Source link
As the WinnMed Pharmacy continues to grow, WinnMed is pleased to welcome Erin Anderson, Pharm.D., to the team. She joins Mark Branum, Pharm.D., BCGP, and Brianna Lynch, Pharm.D., BCACP, in providing full-time pharmacy consultation and care to patients. Originally from Postville, Iowa, Erin earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Iowa. Following
Join us Saturday, October 19th for trick or treating at designated campsites within Pulpit Rock Campground. Campers will be identified by using caution tape! Source link
Join us for this fun, free open house event for the whole family Saturday, October 12th , 11am-1pm in the parking lot behind City Hall! Come explore your favorite vehicles including police, fire and emergency vehicles, construction equipment, farm equipment, tow trucks, and city maintenance equipment. A free hot dog lunch will be provided by
Join us at The Landing Market on Thursday, October 10th from 5:00pm- 7:00pm for Bean Bag Baseball! Specials for the evening will be: $12 Smash Burger $11 Totchos $1.00 Off Any Beverage from the Coolers Source link
Join us for a Bike.. then Brew, night along Trout Run Trail and various sections of Decorah, on Thursday, October 17th. Plan to meet at Pulpit Rock Brewing Company and BYOB (Bring Your Own Bike) at 5:00pm. We will ride for about 45 minutes- 1 hour, returning back to Pulpit Rock Brewing for an evening
Change Healthcare Resources – WinnMed Home Change Healthcare Resources You may have received a recent letter from Change Healthcare. Change Healthcare is one of our vendors. They experienced a security breach and are notifying individuals whose information has been compromised. Change Healthcare has provided information about this security breach on their HIPAA Website Substitute Notice.
Twin Springs Road by Pulpit Rock Campground is being seal coated. Please use the grass to access the trails until the road is re-opened on Thursday, October 3rd. Source link
Join us Saturdays, October 12th- November 2nd, 9:00am-9:50am, in the John Cline Gym for Parent-Toddler Game Time! In this program, parents partner with their child to practice skills and then play a number of sports such as soccer, basketball, football, and dance. If weather permits, students will be outdoors for this program. Source link
Fall is harvest season and Decorah Parks and Recreation is hosting a Prairie Seed Harvest on Wednesday, October 16, beginning at 4:30pm in the Decorah City Prairie. Source link
Sign up for this years Full Moon Walleye Fishing Clinic to learn about this enticing species, good knot tying techniques, tips on catching walleye, and much more! This clinic takes place on October 17th at 4:00pm and meets at Whalen Cabin, then heads onto the Upper Iowa River. Clinic is open to anyone 18 years
Ice Cave Road between Dunning Springs and Palisades Park will be CLOSED for maintenance starting at 10:30am today, Tuesday, September 24th. Source link
Join us Thursday, October 3rd for Yard Games Galore at Diamond #2 (right next to the tennis/pickleball courts).We’ll have outdoor games such as, bowling, whiffle ball, badminton and more! Pick and choose from a variety of games to play before we head over to Dixie’s Biergarten for evening specials: $1 Off taps and cans!Participants who
Join us at Will Baker on Saturday, October 19th from 1:00pm-3:00pm for an afternoon of games, crafts and fun! We have partnered with Decorah Rocks who will provide supplies to craft your own unique rock, and then hide for other to find. Source link
Join us at Rubaiyat for game night on Thursday, September 26th from 5:00-7:00pm. **Limited space is available- Pre Register Today** Enjoy classic games with friends while enjoying a hand-crafted food and drink menu:$2 Off: Tap Beers, House Wines (by the glass), Lime Margaritas and Kiddy Cocktails.Food Specials include:– Maple Leafe Farms Duck Bacon & Sweet
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Earlier this month, we had the pleasure of hosting the incredible 5th graders from St. Benedict Catholic School for tours of both the Winneshiek County Sanitary Landfill and the recycling center! We were so impressed by their enthusiasm and throughtful questions about waste management and sustainability. Thank you again for visiting, and we hope to
To meet the growing need for emergency care in the region, WinnMed is pleased to welcome Rachel Masek, PA-C back to the community to provide patient care full time in WinnMed’s Emergency department. Rachel was born and raised in Decorah and has most recently provided emergency care at Mayo Clinic Health System – La Crosse.
Influenza season is approaching and it is an important and effective prevention strategy to get a flu shot. When should I get a flu shot and how long does it last? Influenza season generally begins in November and ends in March. However, there’s no set timeframe; the flu can start to spread earlier in the
Enjoy a free supper as you walk around Decorah with your friends and family! Source link
Join us for a hoops and hops adult recess, hosted by Pulpit Rock Brewing Co. This recess will include the game of 32, a basketball activity in which teams can be made of two or more people, and the first player to reach 32 wins! Format is as follows: -Must be age 21 or older
Held annually each fall — the Decorah Gear Exchange is the best place to sell and buy gently used outdoor recreation gear in the Decorah Driftlesss area. Find new-to-you gear, connect with other outdoor enthusiasts, gain resources about the area, and join for free activities on local trails too! Source link
Are you one of the 10%? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 10% of all US patients report having an allergic reaction to a penicillin class antibiotic in their past.* Michael D’Netto, M.D., Mayo Clinic Health System allergist at WinnMed in Decorah, says that just 10% of these patients with
Summarize this content to 25 words Have you been feeling down about your carbon footprint? Maybe you’ve already made an effort to reduce your carbon footprint through energy efficiency, worked to electrify your home and transportation or added renewables? Or maybe you’re a renter who doesn’t have a choice in the matter? For those looking to “close the gap” between their net-zero goals and reality, consider purchasing Oneota Tag Carbon Offsets, the first entirely local carbon offset program in Iowa. These all-local carbon offsets will reduce your carbon footprint, invest in community-wide energy efficiency projects, and boost the local economy by lowering energy bills for those who need it most. Carbon offsets are a way for you to buy “shares” in projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions somewhere else, thus “offsetting” your own emissions. Proceeds from the sale of Oneota Tags go toward purchasing supplies including basic weatherization materials that are used locally in the Winneshiek Energy District’s home efficiency programs. These programs save northeast Iowans an estimated 1,646 tons of carbon annually! There are hundreds of carbon offset companies out there, however we believe the real power of offsets is local and hope you’ll join us in transitioning Winneshiek County towards energy and carbon independence. Purchase Oneota Tag Carbon Offsets and make a difference in your community today!
My name is Nick Chill and I have signed up for the 2024 Great Cycle Challenge and will be riding this September to fight kids’ cancer! Kids should be living life, NOT fighting for it. Please help support my mission with a donation of any amount.