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Century/Heritage Farm applications open

Wednesday, February 14, 2024 5:07 am

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig encourages eligible Iowa farm owners to apply for Century or Heritage Farm recognition as part of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s Century and Heritage Farm Program. The program was created by the Department and the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation to honor families who have owned their farms for 100 years and 150 years, respectively.

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Spring Grove Military Ball April 20

Wednesday, February 14, 2024 5:02 am

 The 17th annual Military Ball is scheduled for Saturday, April 20, at the Fest Building in Spring Grove, Minn.

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Future athletic conference woes linger for Decorah School Board

Tuesday, February 13, 2024 8:45 am

A robust discussion of trends in athletic conferences statewide and specific considerations regarding the shrinking Northeast Iowa Conference (NEIC) have been conducted at recent Decorah Community School District (DCSD) Board meetings, and the conversation continued at the Board’s meeting Monday night.

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FFA Week Feb. 17-24

Tuesday, February 13, 2024 8:24 am

The Decorah FFA will celebrate National FFA Week from Feb. 17-24. Throughout the week, FFA members, alumni, sponsors, and chapters all over the country can raise awareness about the FFA organization and the daily impact it has on its members. Agricultural education allows FFA members to achieve premier leadership, personal growth, and career success.

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DHS students participate in Unified Sports Day

Tuesday, February 13, 2024 12:20 am

Several students from Decorah High School and Decorah Middle School traveled to Waverly recently to participate in Wartburg College’s 25th annual Unified Sports Day through Special Olympics Iowa.

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Driftless Wedding Series: What’s in a name? ‘Ryan’ proves significant for Madrigal family

Monday, February 12, 2024 9:52 am

Jon and Marcia Madrigal’s youngest daughter followed the lead of her two older sisters by adding her new husband Ryan to the fold in 2023. Yes, all three Madrigal girls (Liz, Rachel and Anna) from Decorah have married men named Ryan.

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Multiple reports of drivers illegally passing school buses

Friday, February 9, 2024 7:16 pm

DCSD, Police and Sheriff Departments issued a joint statement this week regarding Decorah motorists illegally passing school buses in recent weeks.

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Birdhouse workshop March 11 at Lake Meyer

Friday, February 9, 2024 4:37 am

Winneshiek County Conservation will host a Birdhouse Building Workshop on Monday, March 11, at 5 p.m. at the campground shop at Lake Meyer Park.

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Law enforcement partners urge Super Bowl party caution

Thursday, February 8, 2024 9:30 am

Law enforcement across the Driftless Region and the State of Iowa are reminding football enthusiasts, “Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk”.

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16 DHS performances nominated to All-State – tying school record

Thursday, February 8, 2024 9:23 am

Decorah High School students participated in the Northeast State Large Group Speech Contest Feb. 3 at Dubuque Senior High School, and earlier this week judges selected 16 of Decorah High School performances as outstanding – tying the school record.

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