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Decorah Fiber – FAQ’s
Will service be available outside of the Decorah city limits? While the current plan is to build a fiber network within the city itself, we understand that the community of Decorah does not stop at the city limit boundaries. We are hoping to work with possible partners to improve connectivity outside of the city and … [READ MORE]Decorah Fiber – News Release
NEWS RELEASE Decorah Fiber Pledge Campaign to Measure Interest in Building a Community Fiber Network Decorah, IA (August 8, 2018) – The City of Decorah and the Decorah Telecommunications Utility Commission are asking citizens to express their support for a community-owned fiber optic network by signing the Decorah Fiber Pledge. The Decorah Fiber Pledge, launched … [READ MORE]Iowa Flood Center Presentation – UPDATED 09-11-2018
July 18, 2018 In the review and consideration of the Menards application for rezoning and site plan development, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the decision of the City Council must be supported by “facts” and “evidence”, not presumptions. The Commission will make an official record of its evaluation of the rezoning … [READ MORE]Decorah Fiber – Background
In November 2015, an overwhelming majority of Decorah citizens (94%) voted YES to the formation of a municipal telecommunications utility. The measure was supported by the community so strongly because of dissatisfaction with current providers and the strong belief that bringing 21st century broadband infrastructure to Decorah was vital to the community’s future growth and … [READ MORE]
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Information and FAQs about the Utility Service Line Warranty Program
SLWA is a private company that provides optional water and/or sewer service line warranties to homeowners. SLWA is proud to have been selected by the NLC as an Enterprise Programs Partner. The NLC, representing over … [READ MORE]Decorah Comprehensive Plan
The City of Decorah’s Comprehensive Plan is intended to assist local officials and community members as they make future decisions regarding growth, management, and preservation of the community. Decorah’s plan was developed under the guidance … [READ MORE]City of Decorah’s Housing Incentive Program
The City of Decorah’s Housing Incentive Program is fully completed and approved by Council. [READ MORE]
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2 weeks 2 days ago
Another northeast Iowa community is moving forward with plans for a fiber utility. The Board of Trustees at Vinton Municipal Electric Utility has approved design and engineering for their planned fiber-to-the-home network. Both New Hampton and Charles City are close to making decisions to also move forward with engineering.
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Thank you to everyone that has taken the Decorah Fiber Pledge so far! We still have a long way to go in order to move forward with bringing a fiber optic broadband network to Decorah, so help us spread the word!
http://www.ourbroadbandfuture.com/decorah.html
ourbroadbandfuture.com
1 month 2 weeks ago
The Decorah Fiber pledge campaign is off to a great start, with over 100 pledges so far! We'll need a lot more than that to give us confidence that a community-owned fiber project is feasible, please spread the word to your friends and neighbors. The pledge forms are online at www.ourbroadbandfuture.com/decorah.html.
1 month 2 weeks ago
The future of better broadband is in your hands! Take the Decorah Fiber Pledge to show your support for a community-owned fiber network to bring better broadband to everyone. Go to www.ourbroadbandfuture.com/decorah to find out more about the project, our planned services and prices, and to take the pledge!
We'd love to see this happen! Rural counties surrounding us in all 3 states have set great examples of how this works and the economic advantages that come with it. Decorah and Winneshiek County can continue to fall behind in this category or make it happen - let's go!
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2 months 6 days ago
City of Decorah shared Winneshiek County Emergency Management's post.
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The new damage assessment software has been a success so far. THANK YOU to all the homeowners and businesses who have submitted their damage assessments from this past storm.
I will continue to use this software moving forward so PLEASE help me help you by continuing to use the software. PLEASE help me spread the word around Winneshiek County.
Here is the link to the software. PLEASE save this link to your phones, iPads and/or computers for easier use after our next storm.
https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/162782ba447e494a8a82fdae29625fd4
The link can be easily found by going to www.winneshiekcounty.org. Hover over "Departments," then click on Emergency Management. The big blue rectangle on the top, right corner of my page is the link.
Thank you
EM
2 months 1 week ago
Please the link below to report damage from this evening's storm.
Winneshiek County Emergency Management
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Please use the link to report your damage from tonight's storm. I am trying out a new storm damage assessment software and would like your help!
Thank you!
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