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Thrifting through the Driftless: An introduction

Wednesday, February 23, 2022 8:16 pm

When I moved to Decorah in 2017, I came to an understanding about shopping. While Decorah boasts many boutiques and big-budget clothing stores, there aren’t many options for people of my station – broke. 

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Luther announces two new academic programs

Wednesday, February 23, 2022 2:27 pm

The Luther College Board of Regents recently approved two new academic programs. Beginning in the fall of 2022, students will be able to major in law and values and minor in counseling.

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Iowa Food Hub helps people eat local

Tuesday, February 22, 2022 5:04 pm

The Driftless is farm country, with an abundance of local produce to fill anyone’s pantry. Yet, there exists the issue of how to get all this bounty to the people.

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Winter blaze destroys homes and businesses in Waukon

Tuesday, February 22, 2022 5:02 pm

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Learn to ‘do it all’ at March 1 BossLady event

Tuesday, February 22, 2022 4:51 pm

Do you often feel burnt out trying to “do it all?” What if there was a secret work-life integrative system that allowed you to thrive at home, at work and anywhere in between? 

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NE Iowa Quilters present ‘Confessions of a newbie quilter’

Tuesday, February 22, 2022 4:43 pm

The Northeast Iowa Quilters’ Guild will meet at 2 and 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1, in the Community Room of the Savings Bank in Luana. 

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An Artist’s Journey: Carl Homstad, 50 Years on display

Tuesday, February 22, 2022 4:35 pm

Virtual events March 1, April 5 and May 10

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Water Street closure announced

Tuesday, February 22, 2022 2:33 pm

Water Street between Mechanic and Mill Streets will be closed Feb. 22-23.

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“Banner” Day for DHS speech students

Monday, February 21, 2022 2:25 am

Two Decorah High School speech groups were selected “banner” recipients at this year’s All-State Speech Festival in Ames.

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Book discussion groups set for March

Sunday, February 20, 2022 12:43 pm

Decorah Public Library staff will host six book discussions in March.

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Change tactics for panfish on winter’s ‘back nine’

Saturday, February 19, 2022 6:25 pm

There is no doubt ice fishers are playing the “back nine” of winter in the Driftless, but make no mistake, the hardwater season is far from over. 

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“Move The Schoolhouse” pancake breakfast and fundraiser

Saturday, February 19, 2022 6:15 pm

The Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum is hosting an All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast, Sunday, March 13, from 7 a.m. to noon at the St. Benedict Catholic church dining hall. 

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“Move The Schoolhouse” pancake breakfast and fundraiser

Saturday, February 19, 2022 6:15 pm

The Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum is hosting an All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast, Sunday, March 13, from 7 a.m. to noon at the St. Benedict Catholic church dining hall. 

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Masopust: Czech Mardi Gras comes to Calmar Feb. 26

Saturday, February 19, 2022 6:14 pm

The Czech Heritage is holding its 16th Annual Masopust celebration on Saturday, Feb. 26, at PIVO Brewery in Calmar. 

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Principal Sheppard named Administrator of the Year

Saturday, February 19, 2022 6:03 pm

The Iowa High School Athletic Directors Association has recognized Decorah High School Principal Kim Sheppard as the 2021-22 Administrator of the Year.  

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Library hosts Absolute Science Bubble Show March 5

Saturday, February 19, 2022 4:07 pm

Decorah Public Library welcomes back Absolute Science for another Bubble Show March 5 at 11 a.m.

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Women empowering women… that is the BossLady mission

Friday, February 18, 2022 7:56 pm

This March, Toppling Goliath Brewing Company will launch a women’s empowerment series to connect and support local women in the pursuit of business and personal goals, financial health and physical and mental wellness through inspiration, idea-sharing, networking and education. After …

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Harmony Planning Commission shoots down proposed retail variety store CUP

Friday, February 18, 2022 6:20 pm

By a 4-1 vote at their Tuesday, Feb. 8 meeting, the Harmony Planning Commission recommended that the city council not consider a retail variety store Conditional Use Permit (CUP) ordinance.

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Decorah FFA Chapter notes National FFA Week

Thursday, February 17, 2022 4:41 am

Decorah FFA will celebrate National FFA Week Feb. 19-26.

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Minnesota, Iowa rank among highest SAT scores

Wednesday, February 16, 2022 11:55 pm

The study reports that Minnesota ranked the highest.

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