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Watson named new principal at John Cline, West Side Elementary

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 12:26 pm

Tori Watson of Waverly has been selected as the new elementary principal of John Cline Elementary and West Side Early Childhood Center, pending formal approval from the Decorah School Board. Watson brings more than a decade of experience in education …

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Greetings from the Capital: Committee work beginning in Des Moines

Monday, February 3, 2025 9:14 am

The second week of session has been shorter than usual with the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. The workload has ramped up for me with the release of the governor’s recommended budget.

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Reports from the Decorah Police Department

Friday, January 31, 2025 9:58 am

Angel Marie De La Garza, age 45, of Decorah was charged with possession of methamphetamine — first offense — and driving while license denied, suspended, cancelled or revoked at approximately 6:37 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 in the 700 block of …

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Reports from the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office

Thursday, January 30, 2025 9:57 am

Michelle K. Clark, age 36, was booked into the Winneshiek County Jail at 4:40 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10 to serve seven consecutive days. Benjamin Silva-Pinales, age 20, was booked into the Winneshiek County Jail at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16 …

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Radon: a serious health problem in our community

Thursday, January 30, 2025 9:06 am

January is National Radon Awareness Month. While most people are familiar with the concept of radon, many are unaware of what a serious health problem radon represents to our community.

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Driftless Health & Wellness: Local dietitian discusses benefits of family meals

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 2:42 pm

Research highlights numerous benefits of shared mealtime, emphasizing its critical role in physical health, mental health and family dynamics.

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Third annual Wine Down Decorah set for Friday, Jan. 31

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 10:04 am

The free event pairs retail shopping with local food and drink pop-ups from area establishments.

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Lake Meyer Ice Fishing Derby scheduled for Sunday

Monday, January 27, 2025 10:15 am

The annual Lake Meyer Ice Fishing Derby will be held Sunday, Feb. 2 at Lake Meyer Park.

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Huinker to retire from Decorah Bank and Trust after 32 years

Monday, January 27, 2025 10:08 am

Huinker has played a role in supporting countless home purchases, construction and renovation projects in the community.

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Barneløpet children’s ski/walk event to be held at Decorah Prairie

Monday, January 27, 2025 10:02 am

Area families are invited to participate in the annual Barneløpet, a non-competitive ski or walk event, which will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Decorah Community Prairie.

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