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Last of Decorah area woman’s killers is released from prison

Thursday, January 25, 2024 10:27 pm

A man convicted of murdering an Iowa woman in 1994 has been released from prison. Derek Smith was one of four people convicted in the death of Decorah area native Rebecca Schnitzler Hauser in Marshall County, Iowa. He is the final prisoner of the four convicted of her murder to be released.

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Blood Drive in Calmar Feb. 6

Thursday, January 25, 2024 9:21 pm

LifeServe Blood Center is urging community members to roll up a sleeve and give blood donation a try.

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Chinese New Year event Feb. 10

Thursday, January 25, 2024 7:50 pm

The Landing Market in Decorah is celebrating the Chinese New Year – the Year of the Dragon – on Sat., Feb. 10, with authentic Chinese cuisine, games, and a traditional wish-making and lantern launch.

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February book discussions announced

Thursday, January 25, 2024 10:19 am

Decorah Public Library staff are hosting five book discussions in February. The groups are open to the public and newcomers are encouraged to attend. Anyone interested should call the library at 382-3717 to learn more or to reserve a book. Those wishing to be added to any of the five groups’ email distribution lists are asked to email ktorresdal@decorahlibrary.org. Funds for multiple copy sets were provided by Friends of Decorah Public Library.

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National Honor Society inducts 60 at Decorah High School

Wednesday, January 24, 2024 5:15 pm

The Decorah High School Chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 60 new
members during its annual induction ceremony Tuesday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m. in the high
school auditorium.

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Tourism grant awarded locally

Wednesday, January 24, 2024 5:01 pm

The Iowa Tourism Office recently announced the award of $398,800 in Iowa Tourism Grants to 45 organizations around the state, and Winneshiek County Development and Tourism was among the honorees.

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Man charged in woman’s death in Waukon

Tuesday, January 23, 2024 8:23 pm

A man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of a woman in Waukon.

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DHS students excel at District Speech Contest

Tuesday, January 23, 2024 8:22 pm

Decorah High School speech students participated in a District Large Group Speech Contest on Saturday, Jan. 20, held at Decorah High School. Coaches reported the performers had a great showing, earning 27 Division I ratings out of 30 total entries.

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Coffee and Creativity program continues

Tuesday, January 23, 2024 7:53 pm

Decorah Public Library and ArtHaus are continuing the Coffee and Creativity program series designed to help build community while being creative. Organizers said participants can make simple craft projects while chatting over coffee from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month.

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Nordic Choir homecoming concert Feb. 6

Tuesday, January 23, 2024 7:41 pm

The Luther College Nordic Choir, one of the premier collegiate choral ensembles in the United States, will perform their homecoming concert at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 6, in the Center for Faith and Life’s Main Hall in Decorah.

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