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Community Foundation awards $312,451 in 2023

Friday, May 3, 2024 6:15 pm

The Winneshiek County Community Foundation’s 2023 annual report is now available on the Community Foundation’s website at www.winneshiekccf.org. The report highlights key impacts made and lists funds held with the Community Foundation along with grant-funded projects.

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DHS Envirothon Team headed to New York after first-place finish

Friday, May 3, 2024 12:44 am

Two Decorah Envirothon teams recently competed in the state contest held at Jester State Park near Saylorville. Both teams had qualified for the state competition by achieving high scores at regional competition. They, along with 13 other teams from across the state, vied for the state title and a trip to the International Envirothon contest to be held in Geneva, N.Y., this year.

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Home School Assisstance Program students earn awards

Friday, May 3, 2024 12:37 am

Decorah Home School Assistance Program (HSAP) students Eva Kriemelmeyer and Dominic Wheeler each received awards at the state National History Day competition in Des Moines recently.

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Orabel Ehrie celebrates 50 years at Decorah Schools

Thursday, May 2, 2024 5:02 am

The Decorah Community School District will honor employees who have served milestone anniversaries this year (five, ten, fifteen, twenty or even more years) in the District on May 1. Among the guests will be Orabel Ehrie, a dedicated employee who has been a valued member of the transportation department for 50 years.

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‘Get to Know Carlson Park’ at Community Day May 4

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 4:52 pm

Decorah Rotary Club and the Carlson Park Trail Development Team invite the public to a “Get to Know Carlson Park” Community Day on Saturday, May 4 from 1-3 p.m..

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City to offer free loading days at yard waste site

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 4:47 pm

The City of Decorah will offer several opportunities for free loading of compost and wood chips at the City’s Yard Waste Disposal Site located on Trout Run Road in the coming weeks.

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Decorah School District releases facility needs survey

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 4:42 pm

Residents of the Decorah Community School District (DCSD) provided input and feedback on the proposed construction of a new school to replace John Cline Elementary School and West Side Early Childhood Center. The survey was available April 9-23 and asked a series of questions about the district’s facility needs at the elementary level and sought feedback for the Board of Education and administration as they plan next steps in the project.

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Luther College President Ward announces retirement

Monday, April 29, 2024 2:36 pm

President Jenifer K. Ward announced to the Luther College community Monday her intention to retire as president at the end of June 2025. Ward became president of Luther on July 1, 2019, and at the time of her retirement, she will have served in the role for six years.

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Decorah Chorale ‘Glorious Day’ concert May 5

Friday, April 26, 2024 12:12 am

The Decorah Chorale will present a spring concert Sunday, May 5, at 3 p.m. in the Decorah High School Auditorium.

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J. Tupy’s celebrates 25 years in downtown – Joan Tupy still at the helm after four decades of experience

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 12:18 pm

J. Tupy’s will celebrate 25 years in business April 25-27 (Thursday through Saturday) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with refreshments, door prizes and discounts.

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