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Signage will offer a Native American historic tour

Friday, May 13, 2022 9:51 pm

A self-guided Native American historic tour will soon be installed in the Driftless area. 

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South Winn Supt. Einck offered contract at Howard-Winneshiek

Friday, May 13, 2022 9:47 pm

At the Tuesday, May 10 South Winneshiek School Board meeting, it was announced Einck’s resignation would be accepted at a special board meeting held Friday, May 13, at 7:30 a.m., and the board would pursue a sharing contract with Howard-Winneshiek Schools for the superintendent’s position for one year for the 2022-2023 school year.

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Decorah school budget leads to terminations

Friday, May 13, 2022 9:45 pm

At the Monday, May 9, Decorah Community School District School Board meeting, Superintendent Mark Lane recommended several actions to adjust the budget for the next school year. Actions include contract terminations, reducing the number of classes to match enrollment and moving two classes within facilities. 

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Hometown Heroes Hike Saturday in Decorah

Friday, May 13, 2022 6:14 pm

The event will feature hikes and emergency vehicle displays and demonstrations, as well as representation from Winneshiek County Fire and EMS, local police departments, the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office and Iowa State Patrol. 

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‘Cops N’ Rodders’ car show Saturday

Friday, May 13, 2022 6:09 pm

The event is free and open to the public.

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Sunday pancake breakfast for Veterans Park

Friday, May 13, 2022 11:56 am

The Decorah Lions Club will  host a fundraising pancake and sausage breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Sunday, May 15, at the Danan Lansing Building at the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds.

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Rumble strip installation on southeast Minnesota highways through May

Thursday, May 12, 2022 3:31 pm

Motorists, watch for crews as they install rumble strips on various state highways in southeast Minnesota. Work began May 9.

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Kids Lunch Club returns

Thursday, May 12, 2022 6:31 am

Kids Lunch Club, a program providing free, fresh and nutritious grab-and-go lunches to area kids during the summer months, is returning this year..

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DHS earns top honors for “Tarzan” production

Wednesday, May 11, 2022 11:23 pm

The Iowa High School Musical Theater Award for outstanding musical production and ensemble went to Decorah High School’s Fall 2021 production of “Tarzan, The Stage Musical.”

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Stan Shevik Family Fishing Clinic at Lake Meyer June 4

Wednesday, May 11, 2022 9:29 pm

Pre-registration is required by May 31.

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Harmony Splashpad project planned; completion date uncertain

Wednesday, May 11, 2022 9:28 pm

Permits and parts delay project 

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Wangsness Healing Heart Fund established

Wednesday, May 11, 2022 9:02 pm

The Jenni Wangsness Healing Hearts Fund has been established with the Winneshiek County Community Foundation.

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100+ Women Who Care Chapter to meet June 1

Wednesday, May 11, 2022 8:56 pm

The local chapter of the 100+ Women Who Care Chapter has learned the gorup has qualified for some matching grant funding. The next meeting of the chapter is in Decorah June 1.

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Students needed for summer production

Wednesday, May 11, 2022 8:54 pm

Decorah’s ArtHaus is presenting a Shakespeare Festival in Decorah this summer, and a cast is needed for a teen production of “Much Ado About Nothing.”

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Are you being scammed? New scams target Veterans

Tuesday, May 10, 2022 9:26 pm

Recently, the Department of Veteran Affairs has seen an increase of fraudsters and non-accredited representatives who are targeting the pension benefits of elderly Veterans and their dependents and survivors.

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Nominations open for “Iowan of the Day”

Tuesday, May 10, 2022 12:35 pm

Nominations are being sought for the 2022 Iowan of the Day Award, with a deadline of July 1, 2022.

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Kickstart Summer with Driftless Bites and Brews Bingo

Monday, May 9, 2022 8:28 pm

Partnering with Toppling Goliath Brewing Co., Driftless Bites and Brews BINGO offers a tour of the region’s best places to get tasty bites and refreshing brews.

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Groundbreaking celebrated for new Protivin fire station

Monday, May 9, 2022 7:44 pm

Volunteer department serves in three counties, many rural townships

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ECHOES OF THE PAST: Bulge in local man’s overcoat is hootch

Friday, May 6, 2022 9:52 pm

ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO: Last week, Marshal Tavener noticed a Burr Oak man walking about town with a suspicious looking bulge in his overcoat. 

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Decorah Farmers Market Art Market is Saturday

Friday, May 6, 2022 9:28 pm

On Saturday, May 7, the Decorah Farmers Market will host an Art Market, featuring local artists alongside favorite market vendors.

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