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Aase Haugen breaks ground for next-level senior care facility

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 3:32 pm

With more than 72,000 square feet near Aase’s independent senior living neighborhoods of Vennehjem and Nabotunet, the new facility will replace the existing facility on Ohio Street in Decorah.

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Learn about local food Saturday

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 2:55 pm

The event will look like a farmers market with booths featuring familiar local farmers, however the producers will be offering education during this prelude to their growing season.

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Veterans of America host Midwest Pie Championship April 14

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 2:51 pm

Judging will be based on flavor, creativity and overall impression, with ribbons being award for first, second and third-places.

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Winneshiek Dairy Banquet is Friday

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 9:30 am

The 61st Annual Winneshiek County Dairy Banquet will be Friday, April 12, at the Festina Community Center.

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Decorah area schools celebrate Week of the Young Child

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 9:19 am

The Week of the Young Child occurs nationally from April 6-12 to recognize the needs of young children and their families while advocating for and celebrating early learning and early childhood education.

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New co-managers to run this year’s Decorah Farmers Market

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 9:17 am

Imani Cornelius and Mike Coffey will take over this upcoming season as co-managers of the Decorah Farmers Market. The duo learned how to run the Decorah Farmers Market as the former manager’s volunteers in previous years.

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Reports from the Winneshiek County Sheriff Office

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 9:09 am

Demetrius Nailing, 37, of Decorah, was cited for no valid driver’s license and failure to maintain control following an accident March 12 on County Road W14. Nailing was traveling northbound on County Road W14 when it crossed the centerline then …

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No cowboy can ride herd on the Immortal River

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 9:06 am

Even an instant iPhone photo post with a fat fish flopping in a landing net can’t predict walleye behavior an hour later on the enigmatic and immortal Mississippi River.

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Greetings from the Statehouse: Bills pass to improve childcare and healthcare

Friday, April 5, 2024 2:33 pm

This was a slower week here at the Capitol. However, even though the week was slow, it was nonetheless important. On Tuesday the House passed a bill involving reimbursement rates for childcare assistance. Then on Wednesday, the Capitol was visited by the Iowa Honey Producers Association, as well Senators Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley. Finally, on Thursday, the Capitol was visited by the Iowa Public Transit Association and the Iowa Association of Councils of Governments.

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Easter Egg-citement

Friday, April 5, 2024 12:42 pm

About 100 children, age 8 and younger, participated in the Decorah Parks & Rec’s annual Easter Egg Hunt, held Saturday, March 30, at Will Baker Park, which was rescheduled due to snow on March 23. More photos published in the …

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