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Essay contest winners announced
Monday, March 7, 2022 4:07 pm
Several area students have earned honors in the American History Essay Contest sponsored locally.
2022 Summer recreation contest announced
Saturday, March 5, 2022 5:39 pm
The Driftless Journal is happy to announce their partnership with Decorah Rocks for this summer’s recreational bingo contest: Rockin’ the Driftless!
Winneshiek County 2022 Beef Royalty named
Friday, March 4, 2022 6:27 pm
Beef Royalty was named, with Anna Grace Holthaus crowned 2022 Beef Queen . . .
Driftless Multimedia Video Exclusive: DHS Robotics Team visits Gemini
Friday, March 4, 2022 9:57 am
On February 25, the Decorah High School Robotics team visited Gemini Inc. and was given a donation of $10,000. This video gives a preview into the event.
Details given for basketball team’s trip to state tourney
Thursday, March 3, 2022 4:22 pm
The Decorah High School Boys’ Basketball team will take on Central DeWitt in the state tournament quarterfinals at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 8 at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. This is the team’s first trip to the state tourney in more than 40 years.
State assigns new Supervisor Districts
Thursday, March 3, 2022 2:56 pm
Winneshiek County Auditor Ben Steines has received the new Board of Supervisor Districts assigned by the State of Iowa.
Oneota Film Festival takes it downtown for 12th year
Thursday, March 3, 2022 1:12 am
A lot has changed since February 2020, the last time the Oneota Film Festival was held in-person. However, with a new director and a new host of locations for screenings, it is safe to say the OFF is back and better than ever.
4-H Horse Share Program seeks horses
Thursday, March 3, 2022 1:09 am
The program connects horse owners with youth eager to learn how to ride. And to meet the needs of students, the program is in need of more horses or ponies.
4-H Horse Share Program seeks horses
Thursday, March 3, 2022 1:09 am
The program connects horse owners with youth eager to learn how to ride. And to meet the needs of students, the program is in need of more horses or ponies.
DHS students perform well at Feb. 26 District Contest
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 9:13 pm
Decorah High School’s individual speech participants, coached by Molly Holkesvik, Gabriel Twedt, Carrie Kauffman, Rachel Breitenbach-Dirks and Lyra McKnight, competed Feb. 26 at District Speech Contest at Dysart Middle School.
Luther grants tenure, promotions to staff members
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 3:53 pm
Luther College President Jenifer K. Ward and Provost Lynda Szymanski have announced promotions and grants of tenure to current faculty members.
Luther Center Stage Series continues
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 1:48 pm
Luther College Center Stage Series presents “Goitse” March 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Center for Faith and Life.
NICC’s tuition-free healthcare initiative leads to additional program offerings
Friday, February 25, 2022 6:37 pm
The tuition-free healthcare program initiative spearheaded by Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) has lead to record enrollment and program expansion. College officials report the initiative is helping recruit and train more of the area’s most sought-after employees.
DHS students to give mid-winter choral concert
Friday, February 25, 2022 2:37 am
Decorah High School Vocal Music Department will present a mid-winter choral concert March 1.
Klimesh’s Corner: Senate budget plans put taxpayers first
Thursday, February 24, 2022 6:42 pm
Week six was the first legislative funnel of the session. It is one of the busiest weeks of the year.
Oneota Valley Orchestra premiers ‘Prairiescapes’ Feb. 27
Thursday, February 24, 2022 6:39 pm
An original composition exploring the sounds and emotions of three Iowa landscapes premiers Sunday, Feb. 27, at 3 p.m., by the Oneota Valley Community Orchestra (OVCO) with trombone soloist Benjamin Yates.
Snow emergency announced
Thursday, February 24, 2022 4:43 pm
The City of Decorah is notifying residents of a snow emergency from Feb. 24 at 5 p.m. through Feb. 26 at 5 p.m.
DCSD Principal Kim Sheppard to retire
Thursday, February 24, 2022 3:50 pm
After 21 years of service to Decorah Community Schools, Kim Sheppard has informed the DCSD Board of Directors and Decorah High School staff, families, and students of her intention to retire at the end of the current school year.
Food Pantry annual meeting March 7
Thursday, February 24, 2022 1:07 pm
The Decorah Community Food Pantry will holds its annual meeting Monday, March 7, at 4 p.m. in the Spectrum Kitchen meeting room.
Food Pantry annual meeting March 7
Thursday, February 24, 2022 1:07 pm
The Decorah Community Food Pantry will holds its annual meeting Monday, March 7, at 4 p.m. in the Spectrum Kitchen meeting room.