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Blood donors needed for Battle of the Badges Feb. 17

Saturday, February 11, 2023 9:53 pm

Respond to the call and give blood during this time of critical need as the Red Cross is facing a national blood crisis. The worst blood shortage in more than 10 years is threatening patient care. 

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Cast named for NMP production

Saturday, February 11, 2023 12:55 pm

The cast members for the New Minowa Players spring production of “Afterlife: A Ghost Story,” are now in rehearsals.

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BAM Bike tour headed to Minnesota’s Driftless area

Saturday, February 11, 2023 10:49 am

BAM has had around 300 bicyclists and support crew members attending rides in the past. 

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Supervisors immediately eliminate Roadside Management Program

Friday, February 10, 2023 9:55 pm

Roads and ditches were a hot topic of the Feb. 6 Winneshiek County Supervisor’s meeting. Following a bid for bridge replacement, focus turned to the Roadside Management Program.

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Emerging Artists Exhibit at Lanesboro Arts Gallery opens Feb. 11

Friday, February 10, 2023 9:51 pm

Professional showcase highlighting seven artists

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Return of the Barneløpet

Friday, February 10, 2023 7:05 pm

After a two-year hiatus the event returned to the Decorah Prairie. 

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Justin Berlage earns Bradish Scholarship

Friday, February 10, 2023 2:39 am

Justin Berlage, the son of Jodi Enos-Berlage and John Berlage of Decorah, is the recipient of the Norman C. Bradish Scholarship for the 2022-23 school year.

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Wine Down Decorah set for Feb. 10

Thursday, February 9, 2023 4:41 pm

After the holiday hustle and bustle, all are invited to “Wine Down Decorah” at participating stores in Decorah Friday, Feb. 10, from 5 to 8 p.m. 

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DHS orchestra concert Feb. 13

Thursday, February 9, 2023 1:56 pm

The theme “The In Between” has been selected for the DHS orchestra concert Monday, Feb. 13.

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Stuffed Animal Sleepover’ is a hit for local students

Thursday, February 9, 2023 1:47 pm

Decorah High School students recently created a Stuffed Animal Sleepover Project for second graders at John Cline Elementary School.

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City of Decorah receives composting grant

Wednesday, February 8, 2023 6:03 pm

The City of Decorah was recently awarded a grant of more than $100,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for a community composting pilot project.

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Caregiver support group meets monthly

Wednesday, February 8, 2023 6:00 pm

A caregiver support group meeting is scheduled Monday, Feb. 20, at 10 a.m. at Spectrum Network building, 607 Washington St.., Decorah.

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Iowa Public Radio to feature Luther pianists

Wednesday, February 8, 2023 12:53 am

Luther College piano faculty members Xiao Hu and Du Huang will perform a Valentine’s Day concert to be broadcast live on Iowa Public Radio Classical at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 14.

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Select area students advance to All-State Speech Fest

Tuesday, February 7, 2023 9:40 pm

Area schools will be well-represented at the All-State Speech Festival later this month in Ames.

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Decorah chapter celebrates National FFA Week

Tuesday, February 7, 2023 7:45 pm

The Decorah FFA celebrates National FFA Week Feb. 18-25.

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Finding food economy with the Driftless Foodie and Taco Tuesdays

Tuesday, February 7, 2023 5:35 pm

One of my New Year’s resolutions was to be less wasteful. More specifically, ensuring that I use all the food and produce that I buy, and not letting anything die in my crisper.

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Iowa Brewers Guild announces Annual Iowa Craft Brew Festival

Tuesday, February 7, 2023 2:16 pm

More than 80 craft breweries and cideries from across Iowa will participate including Decorah’s Convergence CiderWorks.

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Camp EWALU event to highlight Luther sustainability

Tuesday, February 7, 2023 12:55 pm

Ewalu Camp & Retreat Center continues its Enrichment Event series Friday, Feb. 24, from 1 to 3 p.m. with Jim Martin-Schramm of Decorah, professor emeritus at Luther College and scholar of climate change ethics, who will speak on “Luther College’s Path to Carbon Neutrality by 2030.” 

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WCCF names Huinker as charitable advisor

Monday, February 6, 2023 6:12 pm

Roger Huinker of Decorah is now a charitable advisor for the Winneshiek County Community Foundation (WCCF).

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‘I Do,’ take two

Monday, February 6, 2023 5:41 pm

Vow renewal for Lansing couple proves love is better the second time around

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