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Ted Schrandt 4D Barrel Race to be held at Winn. Co. Fair

Wednesday, June 28, 2023 4:13 pm

the Ted Schrandt Memorial Barrel Race, open to both men and women, is scheduled for Saturday, July 15, at the Horse Arena on the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds.

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Join Vesterheim for the ‘Sámi Dreams’ exhibit opening July 1

Wednesday, June 28, 2023 4:11 pm

Celebrate “Sámi Dreams: Portraits of Resilience in the Norwegian Arctic,” the newest exhibition at Vesterheim, the National Norwegian-American Museum and Folk Art School, on Saturday, July 1, from 1 to 3 p.m., with a special reception and gallery talk by exhibit curator Randall Hyman.

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Family creates common ground across cultures

Wednesday, June 28, 2023 4:06 pm

As Mike Johnson met his employee Raphael’s daughter, Ashley, it was a special moment. Holding Ashley in his arms for a photo, Johnson had the privilege of doing something Raphael has never done: meet Ashley in person.

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Emma Big Bear Winnebago History Day Saturday

Wednesday, June 28, 2023 3:58 pm

Those in attendance can learn about Big Bear’s family life and traditional tribal living in northeast Iowa. Additional information will be provided about the Elgin Historical Society of Tribes of the Turkey River Project, sub-agency Native American schools, local Winnebago villages and chiefs, traditional demonstrations by Indigenous artists.

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For the Record: Sheriff’s response sheds light on resources requested for private events

Wednesday, June 28, 2023 3:51 pm

For the Record is part of a series of informational articles aimed at helping clarify some of the hot-topic issues currently facing the area. In this issue, we hear from Winneshiek County Sheriff Dan Marx, whose response defines the stance of the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office regarding a recent event that traveled through the county. The following is from Sheriff Marx.

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Visit Decorah City Prairie and Butterfly Garden to celebrate all things pollinator

Wednesday, June 28, 2023 3:46 pm

The city has an Adopt-a-Plant Program and is always looking for more volunteers to help maintain the flower plots.

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Watershed watch: Protection of resources essential

Wednesday, June 28, 2023 3:27 pm

For the community to grow and thrive, protecting the ground and surface water resources they rely on is critical. This effort is the responsibility of all watershed residents.

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Reports from the Decorah Police and Winn. Co. Sheriff

Wednesday, June 28, 2023 11:53 am

Decorah Police Decorah Police and Winneshiek County Deputies were called to disturbance at the Corner Bar, 121 East Water Street, in Decorah on June 10 at approximately 1:43 a.m. After further investigation, it was determined that a fight had taken …

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Driftless Jams

Tuesday, June 27, 2023 4:14 pm

Decorah Municipal Band Thursday, June 29, 7pm Washington St.,  downtown Decorah Live Music Friday, June 30, 6 p.m. Atomic Pizza,  downtown Cresco Abby Towne & Avey Grouws Band Saturday, July 1, 4-9:45pm Bluffton Resort & Bar, Decorah Switchback Friday, July …

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Yates book presentation Tuesday

Friday, June 23, 2023 2:55 am

Iowa City author Bart Yates will give an author presentation, followed by a book signing, on Tuesday, June 27.

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