Monday High-Five: February 16, 2026

Happy Monday! Welcome to Monday High-Five -- your quick preview to what's happening around Decorah this week. Fun Fact: Tuesday is National Random Acts of Kindness Day. "How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world." — Anne Frank Here are some other things to keep in mind this week: 1. Pete the Cat Hits the Stage - Feb. 17On Tuesday, young theater lovers can enjoy Center Stage Series School Performance: Pete the Cat, a kid-friendly production presented by TheaterWorksUSA at Luther College's Center for Faith and Life Main Hall. Performances are scheduled at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. 2. Celebrate Culture and Community at The Landing - Feb. 17 Also on Tuesday, gather at Cultural Community Connection at The Landing Market for a February edition highlighting Black History Month. Attendees can enjoy food prepared by members of the Black Student Union alongside cultural programming in partnership with The Landing Market. 3. Embrace the Season With a Winter Wonder Walk - Feb. 18Rise early on Wednesday for a Winter Wonder Walk hosted by the Decorah Public Library and Decorah Parks and Recreation Department. The event invites participants to experience the beauty of winter's quiet mornings, with this week starting at the Decorah Public Library, heading to Pulpit Rock Campground on Dug Road, and ending up at Coffee Break. 4. Two-Step Through the Week With Line Dancing - Feb. 19On Thursday evening, grab a partner (or come solo!) for Line Dance Night at Pulpit Rock Brewery. Whether you're learning the Electric Slide or Boot Scoot Boogie, all experience levels are welcome. 5. Orchestra Closes Out the Week - Feb. 22The OVCO presents Winter Dreams, featuring selections including Tchaikovsky's Winter Daydreams under the baton of Music Director Matthew Cody in the Decorah High School Auditorium. Some top stories from last week: New Permanent Cosmetics Studio Celebrates Grand Opening in Decorah Angie Stapelkamp (center) cuts ribbon for On Point Permanent Cosmetics Grand Opening. Cydney Weitzel Winneshiek County Supervisors Approve Krivachek Rezoning Near Fort Atkinson "There was one other person who wrote a letter that was against it, and they actually had a reason," Phillips said, referencing earlier Planning and Zoning Commission public comment. That concern was related to drainage and swampy conditions on the property Photo by Alexander Rosenow Man Charged After Crash; License Revoked, Plates Allegedly Switched A rendering of the accident Courtesy photo P&Z "Last-Mile" Delivery Hubs Remain a Question After Lack of Consensus "I don't think it's appropriate to consider it an accessory use the way our code is written," Commissioner Hannah Garry said, comparing the hubs to logistics or distribution operations rather than traditional downtown retail activity Photo by Alexander Rosenow Letter to the Editor - Democracy or Dictatorship Stay in the know with our full events calendar and subscribe to our daily newsletters. Don't see your event on our calendar? Contact us at news@DecorahNews.com to get the word out. Have a great week!