Winneshiek County Development & Tourism (WCDT), in partnership with Visit Decorah Tourism, the City of Decorah, the Decorah Area Chamber, Decorah Jobs, and the Decorah Community School District, has released a new video series called Life in Decorah. The video set is a unique approach to small town rural economic development and workforce recruitment – […]
Community Invited to Help Shape Future Housing in Decorah and Winneshiek County Winneshiek County Development and Tourism (WCDT), in partnership with Decorah Jobs and the City of Decorah, has secured state funding for the initial planning and design of a new cluster housing project in Decorah. The project is creating plans for a 3.5-acre, residentially
DECORAH, Iowa — The City of Decorah has been awarded a $1,000,000 Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) to support the construction of the Decorah Athletic Complex. City of Decorah Manager Travis Goedken, expressed appreciation for the award as well as the community support, “None of this would
DECORAH — A new partnership between Decorah Jobs and Winneshiek County Development and Tourism (WCDT) is moving forward with plans for a unique housing development aimed at addressing Decorah’s workforce housing shortage. With support from Decorah Jobs and the City of Decorah, WCDT has secured state funding for the initial planning and design of a
[OCTOBER 23, 2025] (Decorah, Iowa) – The Iowa Tourism Office released new data showing tourism-related expenditures in the state reached $7.5 billion in 2024, a 2.8% increase over 2023. Travel-generated expenditures in Winneshiek County totaled 45.7 million. Visit Decorah Marketing and Community Engagement Specialist Alyssa Ritter noted that, “When people choose to visit Decorah and
Decorah High School’s welding department was awarded a $2,000 McElroy Excellence in Education Enrichment Grant on December 2. The funded project, titled Welding Safety Equipment, will allow the department to purchase updated safety gear for welding students, including caps, pliers, gloves, and jackets. Many of the current gloves and jackets are more than 10 years
With the days getting colder and shorter, a little weekend winter getaway in Winneshiek County is the perfect solution for everyone! Check out our list of top recommendations across the county! In Calmar: Stop by the Prairie Farmer Trail, PIVO Brewery, and Smoky Dough in Calmar. Enjoy a walk or cross-country skiing along the beautiful
On Tuesday, October 22nd, the entire 9th-grade class from Decorah High School explored four manufacturing facilities in Winneshiek County: Stanley, Calmar Manufacturing, Gemini, and Deco Products. This enriching field trip was made possible through a partnership among Decorah High School, Winneshiek County Development and Tourism, NICC, and local businesses. Work-based learning programs have taken center
Vote Yes! The first election on Tuesday, September 10, will feature two important ballot measures: First, voters will decide whether to renew the district’s Revenue Purpose Statement until 2051. This statement directs how the DCSD can allocate funds received from the state through the Secure an Advanced Vision for Education (SAVE) fund. Second, voters will
Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) released the Decorah Area Laborshed Study, a comprehensive regional labor market analysis designed to provide valuable insights for businesses, economic developers, and policymakers in the 30-mile radius surrounding Decorah and Winneshiek County. What is a laborshed area? IWD states, “A laborshed area is defined by its commuting pattern and illustrates which
