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New benches at fairgrounds tribute to longtime community leaders

Thursday, July 7, 2022 2:52 pm

Svensons dedicated decades to ‘Best Little Fair in Iowa’

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Four are vying for 2022 Winneshiek County Fair Queen crown

Thursday, July 7, 2022 2:36 pm

The 2022 Winneshiek County Fair Queen will be crowned at the grandstand on the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds at 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 12.

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Seed Savers Exchange co-founder rejoins Seed Savers Exchange board

Thursday, July 7, 2022 1:59 pm

 “I hope to help chart SSE’s future while still maintaining the original mission and ideas that we put into place—one of my longtime goals is to establish an endowment to ensure our ability to maintain this invaluable collection of seeds and stories entrusted to us.”

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Springwater Lutheran hopes to raise the roof on July 10

Thursday, July 7, 2022 1:58 pm

The Friends of Springwater Lutheran Church and Cemetery invite the public to an old fashion church benefit supper on Sundah, July 10, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Decorah VFW, with all proceeds going to roof repair.

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Carolan selected to Planning and Zoning Commission

Thursday, July 7, 2022 1:43 pm

Carolan has experience in removing old structures and rebuilding to raise the value and usefulness of properties.

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Sheriff’s office reports missing juvenile found

Wednesday, July 6, 2022 2:07 pm

The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office took a report the morning of July 5 of a missing/runaway juvenile, and they have since reported that Yaritze Pastor Junech has been safely located by law enforcement in Tennessee. This case is ongoing, and no additional details will be released at this time.

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16-year-old Ridgeway girl reported missing

Wednesday, July 6, 2022 2:06 pm

Winneshiek County Sheriff’s office took a report on the morning of July 5 of a missing/runaway juvenile.

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Star City Film Festival now located in Waukon

Wednesday, July 6, 2022 1:54 pm

Good Morning Miss America and more films featured

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Airing Out The Quilts’ show Aug. 4 in Decorah

Saturday, July 2, 2022 10:17 pm

Handcrafted quilts will adorn neighborhoods of Decorah Thursday, Aug. 4 (note change of date from July 7 due to inclement weather).

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Decorah Library offers Summer Reading Challenge

Friday, July 1, 2022 4:18 pm

Want to stay busy and curious in the coming months?

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“Bird” is the word: Rentable electric scooters come to roost in Decorah

Friday, July 1, 2022 12:04 pm

In many areas, these scooters have been around for years at this point and have become fully integrated into urban living and transportation. However, in this remote corner of Iowa, that future has only just arrived.

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Plane crash reported near Decorah

Friday, July 1, 2022 4:09 am

Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a plane crash June 29 near the intersection of Old Stage Road and Glenville Road.

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Traffic Impact Analysis may be performed for third Kwik Star location

Thursday, June 30, 2022 1:27 pm

A closed work session was held June 28 by the Decorah City Council to discuss traffic concerns surrounding the site plans for the city’s third Kwik Star. 

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Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office sees several applicants as a positive for the area

Thursday, June 30, 2022 1:24 pm

“While some of the economic impacts going on across the country have affected the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office in several ways; fortunately, the nationwide labor shortage, which has particularly impacted law enforcement, is not one of them.”

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Inflation hitting the road budget in Winneshiek County

Thursday, June 30, 2022 1:20 pm

 “Concrete pipe prices jumped 40 percent from last year, diesel fuel costs affect everything we do, but where did we miss it compared to the estimate?” 

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It’s a tie!

Thursday, June 30, 2022 12:55 pm

There will be two Little Miss Laura’s reigning in 2022.

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Countdown is on for 49th annual RAGBRAI

Thursday, June 30, 2022 12:43 pm

Allamakee County are busy getting ready for over 15,000 bike riders to pass through on Saturday, July 30.

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More than Birds and Bees

Thursday, June 30, 2022 12:38 pm

An interview with Dr. Kirk Larsen, Luther College professor of biology

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More than Birds and Bees

Thursday, June 30, 2022 12:38 pm

An interview with Dr. Kirk Larsen, Luther College professor of biology

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Decorah MEU Task Force Announces Education Event July 7

Wednesday, June 29, 2022 4:19 pm

The MEU Task Force is conducting a series of educational events, open to the public, held in City Council Chambers at Decorah City Hall. 

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