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Iowa State Trooper succumbs to injuries

Wednesday, October 20, 2021 8:08 pm

An Iowa State Patrol Trooper from Decorah has died of injuries sustained in an Oct. 14 accident. The State Patrol will have a procession for Trooper Ted Benda in North Iowa on Friday. The escort will travel from the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Ankeny, traveling through Decorah on Highway 9 and turning north on Highway 76 and Highway 9 into Waukon, ending at Martin Funeral Home. Estimated arrival in the Decorah area is between noon and 1 p.m. Friday.

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ArtHaus Gala Oct. 30

Tuesday, October 19, 2021 9:06 pm

A night of fun, music and appetizers is promised those attending this year’s ArtHaus Masquerade Gala Oct. 30.

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Cantus to perform at Luther CFL Nov. 6

Tuesday, October 19, 2021 8:53 pm

The men’s vocal ensemble Cantus will perform at Luther College Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m.

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The Electrician

Tuesday, October 19, 2021 2:01 pm

Way back in 2005,  I moved into an old farmhouse  with my wife and newborn son.  The house had no basement, random hot and cold spots, and to get to the upstairs, you needed to walk up a steep narrow staircase.  Not exactly what we wanted, but it fit our needs at the time.

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Murderer

Tuesday, October 19, 2021 2:00 pm

Blood mixed with clear water, turning a rusted red color, before funneling down the drain. My hands rarely shake anymore as I grasp the daisy towel, hanging hip height by my bathroom sink, and dry my pale hands. 

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Bluegrass

Tuesday, October 19, 2021 1:52 pm

We had gone alone to the lake, my brother and I, that fateful day…

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Halloween Festivities in the Driftless

Tuesday, October 19, 2021 1:43 pm

Halloween happenings and trick-or-treat times from across the Driftless region listed here . . . 

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Finding hope in hops

Monday, October 18, 2021 6:01 pm

Toppling’s taproom visitors that purchase a 4-pack of Witch’s Broom and donate $10 or more to the Winneshiek County Celebration of Life will receive an additional 4-pack of Witch’s Broom free of charge.

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Decorah to install two EV charging stations

Monday, October 18, 2021 5:44 pm

The Decorah City Council signed a contract to install two electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.

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Luther returns to in-person Dorian Festivals

Monday, October 18, 2021 5:13 pm

In-person Dorian Festivals will return to Luther College in 2022.

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