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‘Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over’ project Aug. 18-Sept. 4

Tuesday, August 15, 2023 6:33 am

Last year, during the final weeks of summer (August 1-September 4, 2022), there were 40 traffic fatalities in Iowa; and according to the a spokesman for the Decorah Police Department 30% of those fatalities were alcohol/drug related.

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Special program at Porter House Aug. 19

Monday, August 14, 2023 10:47 am

What do a bull in a China shop, the Amazon rainforest, and a butterfly pupa all have in common? Each will be featured in a series of children’s stories shared with families at the Porter House Museum in Decorah on Saturday, Aug. 19. Guests are invited to listen, learn and lunch at the event.

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Luther students earn TRIO scholarships

Monday, August 14, 2023 9:07 am

Luther College announces that 11 students received scholarships through the TRIO Achievement Program for the 2023-24 school year. Luther is approaching the 50th anniversary of its involvement with TRIO, a federally funded program that provides support and programming to foster academic success, personal development and community engagement to around 165 first-generation and income-eligible students each year. Six students received the Steven Mark Anderson Scholarship and five students received the Karen Julesberg Scholarship.

 

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Ashley Elsbernd crowned Iowa Dairy Princess

Monday, August 14, 2023 6:44 am

Ashley Elsbernd, the 19-year-old daughter of Peter and Kristi Elsbernd from Calmar, was crowned the 70th Iowa Dairy Princess during an evening ceremony at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines on Wednesday, Aug. 9.

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DHS fall musical announced

Sunday, August 13, 2023 9:47 am

Decorah High School’s fall production “The SpongeBob Musical” will be performed Nov. 9-11 in the DHS auditorium.

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Car theft suspect in Winneshiek County Jail

Saturday, August 12, 2023 5:57 am

According to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, a week-long investigation into car thefts and stolen vehicles, which were recovered in the area, ended Aug. 11.

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Decorah Chorale auditions Aug. 20

Saturday, August 12, 2023 3:53 am

The Decorah Chorale, an adult mixed chorus with members from Northeast Iowa and Southeast Minnesota, is holding auditions for the 2023-24 season on Sunday, Aug. 20 between 6-8 p.m. in the Decorah High School Choir Room.
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Education Savings Account applications approved across Iowa

Thursday, August 10, 2023 6:37 pm

The Iowa Department of Education recently announced 18,627 Students First Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) have been approved as of Aug 4. Winneshiek County totals indicate 168 approved applications to date.

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Chalking leaves grave problems at Decorah’s Phelps Cemetery

Wednesday, August 9, 2023 4:14 pm

When working on some historical background for a Public Television program, Stacey Gossling of Decorah recently came across some disturbing findings at Phelps Cemetery in Decorah.

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Decorah Community School District awarded $150,000 lunch grant

Monday, August 7, 2023 6:12 pm

Decorah Community School District (DCSD) is among approximately 264 school districts across the country sharing in nearly $30 million in federal funding to improve school nutrition.

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