Empowering Festina Residents: Job-Related Trainings and Opportunities in Winneshiek County

Posted: September 26, 2023 at 11:22 AM in In the Spotlight
In partnership with UERPC, the City of ­­­­­­­­­­­Festina (Winneshiek County) wants to help connect residents of the region with job-related trainings and opportunities. Below are links to job-related resources available in our region. IowaWorks Decorah Satellite Office Training Schedule: The Decorah office serves Allamakee, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Dubuque, Fayette, Howard and Winneshiek counties. Check out …

Nomination Deadline Approaching: Run for School Board or City Council in the November 7th, 2023 Election!

Posted: September 5, 2023 at 3:19 PM in In the Spotlight
Candidates interested in running for School Board or City Council have through September 21st to file their nomination petitions.  School candidates will file with the school board secretaries and city candidates will file with the County Auditor; to have their names on the ballot for the Regular City and School Election that will be held November …

Unlocking History: One-Day Workshop for National Register of Historic Places Nominations in Decorah – October 20th

Posted: August 17, 2023 at 4:34 PM in In the Spotlight
National Register of Historic Places Nomination Workshop Coming to Decorah in October  Interested in nominating a property to the National Register of Historic Places? If so, please join us for a one-day workshop on Friday, October 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Decorah Lutheran Church. The workshop is being hosted by the …

Homestead Law Change for 65 years of age or older

Posted: May 17, 2023 at 12:43 PM in In the Spotlight
On May 4, 2023, Governor Reynolds signed House File 718, establishing a homestead tax exemption for claimants 65 years of age or older. In addition to the homestead tax credit, eligible claimants who own the home they live in and are 65 years of age or older on or before January 1 of the assessment year are now …