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It’s hammer time – Luther to begin renovation of Gerdin Fieldhouse

Thursday, August 15, 2024 1:58 pm

A sledge hammer and a copy of some blueprints met to form a metaphor outside Luther College’s Gerdin Fieldhouse for Athletics and Wellness last week. The “wall-breaking ceremony” marked the launch of renovations to the building. College officials expected construction to begin Monday, with hopes the first three phases of the $24 million project will be complete by next fall — the fourth and final phase will focus on the addition of a wrestling wing.

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WinnMed expansion making headway after wet summer

Thursday, August 15, 2024 9:16 am

Steel beams are in place, and more concrete floors will soon be poured as part of WinnMed’s Transforming Tomorrow project.

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The hunt is on – Decorah Fish Hatchery aims to engage with public via mobile-based scavenger hunts

Thursday, August 8, 2024 1:43 pm

Visitors to the Decorah Fish Hatchery may soon be looking at their phones more often but, rather than being a digital distraction, the phones may be a sign the hatchery’s plan to increase engagement with the public is working.

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Decorah man charged in Mill Street stabbing

Thursday, August 8, 2024 10:13 am

A Decorah man was arrested following an alleged stabbing the evening of July 31.

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Trial date scheduled for woman accused of sexually abusing teen

Thursday, August 1, 2024 2:12 pm

Courtney Rae Turner was charged with two counts of third-degree sexual abuse in mid-January.

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Former Decorah woman pleads not guilty sexually abusing teen

Friday, July 26, 2024 1:42 pm

A former Decorah resident pleaded not guilty this week after being accused of sexually abusing a teen earlier this year.

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Iowa National Guard medical unit trains near Pulpit Rock

Thursday, July 25, 2024 1:19 pm

The distinct profiles of military trucks and the dozens of uniformed National Guard members milling about near Pulpit Rock were enough to draw some concern from passersby Monday morning. But, despite the energetic shouts echoing from the hillsides, the situation was a simulated one.

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Luther announces staff cuts as part of strategic plan for the future

Thursday, July 25, 2024 8:32 am

Officials with Luther College say some staff changes are on the near horizon as part of a multi-year strategic plan aimed at ensuring the Decorah institution is able to meet the needs of the next generation.

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Youth learn life skills during 2024 county fair

Thursday, July 18, 2024 1:06 pm

Looping tire tracks in the grass are one of the few lingering evidence of this year’s Winneshiek County Fair. The fair ended Saturday, but organizers say the lessons young fair participants learned during the week-long event will likely last them a lifetime as they look toward the next chapter of their lives.

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PHOTO GALLERY: Youth learn life skills during 2024 county fair

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 12:02 pm

Looping tire tracks in the grass are one of the few lingering evidence of this year’s Winneshiek County Fair. The fair ended Saturday, but organizers say the lessons young fair participants learned during the week-long event will likely last them a lifetime as they look toward the next chapter of their lives.

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