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Luther providing expert haircuts for students of color

Friday, March 18, 2022 11:58 pm

For some students of color, it can be difficult to find a barber who is experienced in cutting their hair. That’s why Luther College contracts with a service called ClipDart, which, according to its creator, is the equivalent of “an Uber for barbers.”

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Decorah FFA students advance to State

Friday, March 18, 2022 11:49 pm

Several local students have advanced to the Iowa FFA Leadership Conference following the District Convention in Decorah March 12.

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Reports from Winneshiek County Sheriff and Decorah Police

Friday, March 18, 2022 9:21 pm

Sheriff’s deputies were called to an accident on Twin Springs Road and Highway 9 . . . 

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Turkey Valley presents ‘Oklahoma!’ this weekend

Friday, March 18, 2022 9:19 pm

Show times for Oklahoma! are Friday, March 18, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, March 19, at 2 p.m. 

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Winneshiek County election candidate filing open

Friday, March 18, 2022 9:15 pm

The filing period for candidates for County Attorney, County Recorder, County Treasurer, County Supervisor District 1, County Supervisor District 2, County Supervisor District 5, and Township Officials is March 7 through March 25.

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Critical need for EMT’s

Friday, March 18, 2022 9:13 pm

NICC is hosting an EMT course in Waukon beginning Monday, March 28, which still needs more students to enroll to meet the minimum number required.

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April 1 blood drive announced in area

Friday, March 18, 2022 7:31 am

A LifeServe Blood Center neighborhood blood drive is April 1 from 1 to 5 p.m. in Calmar. Appointments are required.

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Trails Unlimited Snowmobile Club hosts April 3 event

Friday, March 18, 2022 7:29 am

The Trails Unlimited Snowmobile Club will host their annual Landowners Appreciation & Breakfast Fundraiser on Sunday, April 3 from 9 a.m. to noon. at the Festina Community Center.

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Balik Construction

Thursday, March 17, 2022 5:18 pm

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Brubeck Brothers Quartet here April 1

Thursday, March 17, 2022 2:12 pm

The Luther College Center Stage Series presents the Brubeck Brothers Quartet Friday, April 1, at 7:30 p.m.
 

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Nearly $1 million in watershed project funding awarded in the Decorah area

Thursday, March 17, 2022 11:57 am

This week the Iowa Finance Authority awarded nearly $1 million for watershed projects in and around Decorah, including $499,300 for implementation of a new Dry Run Greenbelt Project and another $500,000 to the City of Decorah to implement projects in Dry Run and within the City of Decorah. 

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Library hosts April book discussions

Thursday, March 17, 2022 11:00 am

The Decorah Public Library staff will host seven book discussions in April.

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Luther Giving Day raises $1.1 million

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 4:27 pm

The seventh annual Giving Day at Luther College raised more than $1.1 million dollars to support students.

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Eight DHS students earn All-State speech nods

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 3:03 am

Eight individual speech participants from Decorah High School will perform at the All-State Festival March 28 at the UNI campus in Cedar Falls.

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Luther Jazz Orchestra concert March 29

Monday, March 14, 2022 8:31 pm

Coming off their first tour since 2019, the Luther College Jazz Orchestra, will perform their Homecoming Concert Tuesday, March 29.

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C&C Online Trivia finale is March 15

Monday, March 14, 2022 3:48 pm

C&C Online Trivia marks a two-year anniversary this week. On the milestone anniversary, the Decorah organizers shared bittersweet news that the C&C Crew will host its final online trivia night on Tuesday, March 15, at 8 p.m.

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Decorah individual speech students earn high marks

Monday, March 14, 2022 2:46 am

The Decorah High School speech students performed well at the individual state speech contest March 12 at Clear Lake High School.

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Luther professor’s work on Wisconsin Public Radio

Friday, March 11, 2022 11:15 pm

Wisconsin Public Radio is featuring “As the Twig is Bent: A Memoir,” co-edited by Joseph L. Breitenstein of Luther College in Decorah.

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‘Peace in our Day’

Friday, March 11, 2022 10:40 pm

Community members gather to support Ukraine

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Kozi Pie Shoppe makes Pi Day sweeter in Decorah

Friday, March 11, 2022 10:38 pm

Grand opening celebration March 11-14

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