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Several new businesses open

Thursday, July 21, 2022 11:15 am

There has been much transition among businesses and stores recently downtown Decorah, and Jessica Rilling, Director of the Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce, reported several new businesses in town.  

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IowaWORKS.gov website restored, job and work search services resume

Wednesday, July 20, 2022 8:51 pm

The outage, caused by a cyberattack on third-party vendor Geographic Solutions Inc. (GSI), was resolved after close coordination between GSI and the state.

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Quilt winners announced

Wednesday, July 20, 2022 8:43 pm

There were over 100 quilts on display Saturday, July 16, at the quilt show in Spillville hosted by the St. Wenceslaus Ladies Guild. 

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Library offers August book discussions

Tuesday, July 19, 2022 9:11 pm

Decorah Public Library staff will host two book discussions in August.

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Habitat for Humanity golf outing Aug. 4

Saturday, July 16, 2022 11:06 pm

Winneshiek County Habitat for Humanity (WCHFH) will sponsor the 9th annual Don Kemp Memorial Gofl Tournament Thursday, Aug. 4, at Oneota Golf and Country Club in Decorah.

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Decorah Library receives accreditation

Friday, July 15, 2022 8:31 pm

The State Library of Iowa has announced the Decorah Public Library has met the conditions for state accreditation as outlined in “In Service to Iowa: Public Library Standards Sixth Edition.”

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Shakespeare Fest here July 23

Thursday, July 14, 2022 9:19 pm

Decorah’s first Shakespeare Festival is planned here Saturday, July 23.

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Reports from the Winneshiek Co. Sheriff and Decorah Police

Thursday, July 14, 2022 8:21 pm

Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office responded to an accident July 3 …

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IUB denies City’s complaint regarding MEU

Thursday, July 14, 2022 8:09 pm

On Monday, July 11, the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) declined to hear the City of Decorah’s complaint regarding utility data from Alliant, despite their own staff and the Office of Consumer Advocate recommending they do so. 

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Driftless Multimedia office is moving; offering desks office supplies and more

Thursday, July 14, 2022 7:55 pm

The Driftless Multimedia office will be closed Friday, July 15 for moving.

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Driftless Multimedia office is moving; offering desks office supplies and more

Thursday, July 14, 2022 7:55 pm

The Driftless Multimedia office will be closed Friday, July 15 for moving.

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Mental health is top concern on Winneshiek Medical Center’s Community Health Assessment

Thursday, July 14, 2022 6:26 pm

The top five areas of need for health care services, according to survey respondents, were: access to mental health care, shelter and services for victims of abuse, violence and assault, alcohol and drug abuse prevention, family planning services and services for persons with disabilities.  

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Decorah Ward 2 listening sessions planned

Thursday, July 14, 2022 6:12 pm

On Sunday, July 17, at 1 p.m. at the Water Street Park (Co-op Deli, rain location) and Monday, July 18, at 4:30 p.m. in the council chambers, Decorah Ward 2 council member Emily Neal will be hosting two listening sessions for Decorah residents and enthusiasts.

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Woman rescued on Upper Iowa River

Wednesday, July 13, 2022 10:42 pm

A 9-1-1 call came in to the local law enforcement center shortly after noon on Wednesday, July 13, reporting a woman was screaming for help as she was clinging to a branch of a downed tree in the Upper Iowa River near the 5th Ave Bridge.

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Hageman crowned queen

Tuesday, July 12, 2022 9:43 pm

Katrina Hageman was crowned 2022 Winneshiek County Fair Queen at opening ceremonies Tuesday afternoon.

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EV charging stations are now operational here

Monday, July 11, 2022 8:45 pm

The City of Decorah announced the city’s first public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are now operational.

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Stitching a second career together in Arla’s Sewing Room

Monday, July 11, 2022 7:35 pm

In addition to supplies, Arla is also a certified repair technician for sewing machines and offers classes in sewing basics.

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Advocates hosting Iowa Citizens’ Climate Lobby here

Monday, July 11, 2022 1:31 pm

The Iowa volunteers of Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) will host a summer conference in Decorah Saturday, July 23.

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Vietnam Veterans Memorial coming to Sumner July 14-18

Friday, July 8, 2022 12:47 pm

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United Way golf fundraiser slated Aug. 11

Thursday, July 7, 2022 11:08 pm

United Way of Winneshiek County is sponsoring the annual fundraising golf tournament benefit  Aug. 11 at Oneota Country Club in Decorah.

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