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Former CDC Director to present Luther lecture Nov. 1

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 12:54 am

Dr. Rochelle Walensky, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), will give the 2023 Dr. David J. Roslien Distinguished Lecture at Luther College. Dr. Michael Osterholm, a 1975 Luther graduate and epidemiologist, will join Walensky Nov. 1 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Center for Faith and Life’s Main Hall. The event is free and open to the public.

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New Minowa Players children’s show opens Thursday

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 12:51 am

New Mionwa Player cast members are ready for audiences at their upcoming children’s show “Two Stories About the Gold Bucksin Whincher” opening this week in Decorah.

 

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Author to speak on Dvorak’s time in Spillville

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 5:36 am

Barbara Ortwein, author of “A Summer in Spillville in 1893: Historical Novel about the Journey of the Dvorak Family to Iowa,” will speak on the topic of her book at the monthly program of the Decorah Genealogy Association, at 7 p.m., Oct. 23, at the Decorah VFW, 104 State St., Decorah.

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Five-year reciprocity agreement with Mabel-Canton School District expires

Monday, October 16, 2023 11:46 am

Cronin said that with the cost of $7,635 per student, it equals more than $1 million (about $200,000 per year in state aid) going out of state to Minnesota.

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Luther lecture October 21

Saturday, October 14, 2023 5:34 am

Luther College will host Anne Beate Hovind, specializing in commissioning public art projects and developing public spaces in Norway, for the lecture “Designing Trust Through Future Literacy” Oct. 21 at 2 p.m. in the Center for Faith and Life’s Concert Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public.

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DHS hosts speech judge certification Oct. 21

Friday, October 13, 2023 5:25 pm

Decorah High School is hosting an Iowa High School Speech Association judge certification meeting on Saturday, Oct. 21, at 10 a.m. in the high school study hall for anyone interested in getting certified. The meeting also works as a recertification clinic for current judges who want a refresher or need to renew their license.

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Vandalism proves costly for Protivin boys

Friday, October 13, 2023 3:29 pm

Roz Weis offers up an online exclusive “Echoes of the Past”

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St. Ben’s 8th graders to present musical Oct. 18

Thursday, October 12, 2023 7:27 pm

The St. Benedict eighth grade class will present the musical “The Enchantment of Beauty and the Beast” (Pioneer Drama Productions) on Wednesday, Oct. 18.

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Library announces November book talks

Thursday, October 12, 2023 11:09 am

Decorah Public Library staff will host five book discussions in November. 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.

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DHS Vocal Music Department fall concert Oct. 16

Wednesday, October 11, 2023 9:56 pm

The Decorah High School Vocal Music Department will present a fall choral concert at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 16, in the DHS Auditorium. The concert will feature four choirs: Ninth Grade Treble Clef Choir, Ninth Grade Bass Clef Choir, Viking Chorus, and Concert Choir.

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