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Green, Scapes and Bulbs: Garlic 3 Ways

Wednesday, June 22, 2022 8:26 pm

Most people think of garlic as a winter storage vegetable or a late summer harvest, but many are surprised to learn the garlic plant is edible (and enjoyable) at many stages – not just the dried and cured bulb most people know.

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Courthouse eagles are coming…back soon

Monday, June 20, 2022 2:04 pm

The exterior restoration efforts at the Winneshiek County Courthouse have been progressing well, with the scaffolding built up additional layers as work is completed on that level. 

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The origins of Juneteenth, the newest federal holiday

Monday, June 20, 2022 1:40 pm

Juneteenth National Independence Day falls on Sunday, June 19, 2022, and is a federal holiday according to the Office of Personnel Management. Most federal employees will receive the following Monday as a day off of work. The newest Federal holiday was signed into law on June 17, 2021.

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Iowa PBS searches for ‘The Great Iowan Recipe’

Saturday, June 18, 2022 1:05 pm

Iowa PBS is looking to identify the great Iowan recipe at the Iowa State Fair this year and Iowans are encouraged to enter their favorite dish.

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Local climate organization potluck rescheduled

Friday, June 17, 2022 7:47 pm

The NE Iowa chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) will host a potluck in Decorah Monday, June 27 (please note the event is rescheduled from June 20)

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‘A Couple of Putts’ mini golf workshop June 16-19 at ArtHaus

Friday, June 17, 2022 3:09 pm

This colorful duo will be in Decorah for four days to take participants through prototyping and building two mini golf holes together.

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Celebrating June Dairy month: Exploring an Irish dairy farm

Friday, June 17, 2022 2:55 pm

Most, if not all of the milk produced in Ireland, comes from grass-fed cows.

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Spillville’s 1876 pipe organ receives deep clean

Friday, June 17, 2022 2:53 pm

All 626 wooden and metal pipes were removed, gently and thoroughly cleaned, repairs made as needed, then reinstalled and retuned.

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Pheasants Forever field day June 23

Friday, June 17, 2022 1:03 pm

Winneshiek County Pheasants Forever will be hosting a field day Thursday, June 23, from 6 to 7 p.m. to provide information about pollinator habitat, pheasant nesting, management of native cover, benefits to water quality, and soil health.

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Open hours at City Yard Waste Site

Thursday, June 16, 2022 1:47 pm

The Decorah Yard Waste Site will have open hours starting Wednesday, June 22.

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