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Iowa DNR Investigates Fish Kill in Northeast Iowa
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating a northeast Iowa fish kill. On July 19th, the DNR Field Office in Manchester was notified of dead fish in Crane Creek, approximately two miles southwest of Readlyn in Bremer County. Officials believe the fish kill originated at 250th Street and Piedmont Avenue.
New Hampton, Sumner-Fredericksburg to Square Off in State Baseball Semis
Chickasaw County will be represented in Thursday’s (07.25) semifinals of the Class 2A State Baseball Tournament in Carroll. Sumner-Fredericksburg advanced Tuesday (07.23) night with a 6-2 defeat of Wilton. The Cougars scored three runs in both the third and fourth innings as they upped their record to 24-4. Davis...
Clarification on Nordic Fest Alcohol Consumption
DECORAH — In a release intended to provide clarification to misinformation heard in the public, The City of Decorah shared information on a recent update to the Municipal Code. A resolution was adopted by the city council to allow the possession and consumption at Nordic Fest. The resolution limits...
Folding Paper Cranes: Remembering Hiroshima
DECORAH — Join the Decorah Friends Meeting, also known as Quakers, at Decorah's "National Night Out" celebration on Tuesday, August 6 from 5 to 7:00 p.m. at Phelps Park, in shelter 4, above the fountain. August 6 marks the anniversary of the 1945 atomic bomb being dropped on Hiroshima....
Improved Water Clarity Creates Promise for Anglers
The Cedar River and surrounding waterways are seeing improved water clarity as levels return to normal, but caution is still advised due to potential submerged hazards. Cedar River (above Nashua) Water clarity is improving as levels return to normal. Use caution when on water; watch for submerged hazards. Visit the...
'Where the Hills and Prairie Meet' Opens at Arthaus
DECORAH — ArtHaus' August Show is "Where the Hills and Prairie Meet" featuring Barbara Fedeler. Welcome her to the studio on the first Friday of August for the opening of the show. The exhibition will be open from August 2 to the 31. Fedeler's show beautifully captures the essence...
Northeast Iowa creek has second mystery fish kill
For the second time in a little more than a year, something has killed thousands of fish in a northeast Iowa creek without leaving obvious clues to identify it, according to state conservation officers. Early estimates indicate about 40,000 fish died last week in Crane Creek, where their carcasses were found in a 20-mile stretch […]
Volunteers needed to help with Waukon Corn Days meal for annual celebration August 2-3 in conjunction with Crazy Days
The Waukon Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers to assist with the serving of the meal associated with the annual Waukon Corn Days celebration scheduled for August 2-3 this year. The meal portion of the event is scheduled for Friday, August 2 from 4-8 p.m., and volunteers are being sought to help with serving the meal or handing out drinks during any of a trio of hour-and-a-half time-slot shifts of approximately 3:45-5:15 p.m., 5:10-6:45 p.m. or 6:40-8:10 p.m., with volunteers also needed for a clean-up shift following the street dance, from 11:15-11:45 p.m.
Luther College professor Orçun Selçuk publishes a book examining populism and polarization
DECORAH, IOWA—Orçun Selçuk, assistant professor of political science at Luther College, recently published “The Authoritarian Divide: Populism, Propaganda, and Polarization,” which examines the relationship between populism and polarization through leaders in Turkey, Venezuela, and Ecuador. “The book makes the argument that in this age of...
New Hampton v. Sumner-Fredericksburg: Who Will Play for Title Friday?
Chickasaw County and Northeast Iowa is well-represented in the semifinals of the Class 2A State Baseball Tournament in Carroll Thursday (07.25) night. Unfortunately, only one will advance to play for a state title on Friday (07.26). It’s 24-4 Sumner-Fredericksburg coached by Tom Nuss taking on 28-6 New Hampton, coached by...
The Outlook Newspaper
“For everything there is a season . . . In the spring season of her life, Sharon Marie (Zieman) Forssman was born on June 17, 1943, in Monona, Iowa, to Curtis and Marie Zieman. She and her four sisters grew up on a family farm near Luana, Iowa. Her love of music and girls’ basketball began as she went through Luana schools and then graduated from MFL (Monona, Luana, Farmersburg) in 1961.
Charles (Charlie) Kellner, 63, Ionia
Charles (Charlie) Kellner, 63, of Ionia, IA, passed away July 18, 2024, at Unity Point-Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, IA, after a very short battle with leukemia. Friends may greet the family from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at the United Methodist Church in Nashua. A funeral service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, July 25, 2024, at United Methodist Church in Nashua with Rev. Sarah Namukose.
New Hampton to Play for Class 2A State Baseball Crown Friday (07.26)
The top two seeds will play for the Iowa Class 2A State Baseball Championship Friday (07.26) in Carroll. Second-seeded New Hampton advanced to the title game with a 7-3 semifinals win Thursday (07.25) night over Sumner-Fredericksburg. Chickasaws Head Coach Cory McDonald says Chickasaw County was well-represented. New Hampton scored all...
Bull News Podcast for Wednesday, July 24, 2024
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