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WMC embraces use of surgical masks rather than cloth for visitors, patients

Tuesday, January 11, 2022 9:41 pm

Beginning Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, Winneshiek Medical Center is asking all patients and visitors to wear surgical/procedural masks, in place of their cloth mask, while at WMC. Surgical masks will be provided at each entry point at WMC and in all outreach clinics. Staff and providers will also transition from cloth to surgical masks, facility wide.

Schansberg retires from Harmony City Hall after 25 years

Tuesday, January 11, 2022 4:03 pm

On Friday, Jan. 7, Eileen Schansberg went to work for the last time at the Harmony city offices.

‘The Film Lounge’ to showcase Iowa films via statewide broadcast

Tuesday, January 11, 2022 4:00 pm

Decorah resident Connor Hopkins featured

Residents urged to check for Emerald Ash Borer

Tuesday, January 11, 2022 2:09 pm

The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is now firmly established in Decorah and infesting trees throughout the community. This introduced pest kills all species of ash trees by tunneling under the bark, destroying tissue that is essential to the life of the tree.

Horton earns top librarian award

Tuesday, January 11, 2022 12:19 am

DHS/DMS Teacher-Librarian Shannon Horton has been awarded the “I Love My Librarian” Award from the American Library Association.

Deputy Smith joins Winneshiek Sheriff’s Office

Monday, January 10, 2022 10:34 pm

Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office has hired Deputy Casey Smith of Decorah.

Iowa OSHA will not be enforcing the federal OSHA Vaccine Mandate

Monday, January 10, 2022 3:01 pm

Iowa employers and their employees are not required to comply with the federal OSHA Vaccine Mandate. 

Friday house fire north of Decorah

Saturday, January 8, 2022 9:46 pm

Decorah Fire Department responded to a report of a house on fire at 2415 Scenic River Road.

Winneshiek County woman $50,000 richer

Friday, January 7, 2022 10:55 pm

Michelle Rothmeyer of Calmar has won a $50,000 Powerball prize through the Iowa Lottery.

WMC restricts visitors due to COVID-19 infections

Friday, January 7, 2022 10:51 pm

Due to  increasing COVID-19 infections in our region, inpatient and OB visitor guidelines at Winneshiek Medical Center have changed.