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On aloha time: Spillville wedding embodies love shared

Thursday, February 10, 2022 3:36 pm

“We wanted people to be able to come and sit in the back of their truck if they wanted and just enjoy the day with us.”  

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NICC Board of Trustees announces new president

Thursday, February 10, 2022 3:25 pm

The Northeast Iowa Community College Board of Trustees, at a meeting Thursday, Feb. 10, announced Dr. Herbert Riedel as the College’s next president.

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Greetings from the Statehouse

Thursday, February 10, 2022 3:04 pm

In the first debate of the 2022 Legislative Session, the Iowa House passed a bill to support Iowa biofuels with bipartisan support.

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Klimesh’s Corner: fourth week of the 2022 legislative session

Thursday, February 10, 2022 2:07 pm

The Senate’s tax proposal moved forward this week, giving the public an opportunity to provide feedback on the bold vision for Iowa’s future. 

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New Minowa Players auditions for ‘The Crucible’ Feb. 12

Thursday, February 10, 2022 1:31 pm

New Minowa Players is holding auditions for selected roles in the upcoming production of Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible” Saturday, Feb. 12 at 11 a.m. 

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NICC Presidential appointment scheduled for Thursday

Wednesday, February 9, 2022 7:06 pm

The Board will be meeting at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, to select and appoint the new president of the college.

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Decorah Community School District Board of Education has named the next superintendent

Wednesday, February 9, 2022 6:17 pm

The Decorah Community School District Board of Education has named Dr. Tim Cronin as the district’s next superintendent. 

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New way to buy at Farmer’s Market, support farmers

Wednesday, February 9, 2022 3:29 pm

Did you know that there’s more to CSAs than a weekly box of vegetables?

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Four Luther students named Fullbright semi-finalists

Wednesday, February 9, 2022 12:08 pm

Four students at Luther College have been named semi-finalists in the 2022-23 Fullbright Scholarship Competition.

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DHS speech students earn All-State nominations

Wednesday, February 9, 2022 11:55 am

All-State Speech Festival nominations have been released, and Decorah High School speech students have earned eight of the coveted performance spots at the Feb. 19 event in Ames.

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Luther names new enrollment management staffer

Tuesday, February 8, 2022 8:36 am

Karen Hunt is the new vice president of enrollment management at Luther College.

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Honor Society induction held Feb. 3 in Decorah

Tuesday, February 8, 2022 8:30 am

Decorah High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 63 new members during a ceremony Feb. 3.

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Nothing Compares: Tyler and Jenel Klimesh tie the knot at Iowa State Fair

Monday, February 7, 2022 12:56 pm

Tyler and Jenel Klimesh have never missed a trip to the Iowa State Fair. However, in their lifetime of State Fair experience, the 2021 Iowa State Fair is the one that will be remembered forever. 

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DHS excels at NE Large Group Speech Contest

Sunday, February 6, 2022 11:44 pm

Decorah High School (DHS) speech students performed well at the recent NE Large Group Speech Contest in Decorah. All-state nominations are expected to be released late afternoon Monday, Feb. 7.

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Decorah entrepreneurs selected for Goldman Sachs honor

Sunday, February 6, 2022 11:36 pm

Decorah will be represented at the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Iowa Program this spring.

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Eight Iowa schools sent legal demand letter for mask mandate continuance

Friday, February 4, 2022 10:39 pm

Decorah Community School District was among those schools receiving the letter.

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Greetings from the State House: Week three

Wednesday, February 2, 2022 6:12 pm

We continue to move bills forward to address childcare, mental health, and other priorities as the tempo of session increases. 

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Klimesh’s Corner: Senate begins work on the budget

Wednesday, February 2, 2022 6:06 pm

The major issue item this week was the release of the tax relief proposal.

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Local prom dress consignment sale fundraiser this week

Wednesday, February 2, 2022 5:31 pm

The Allamakee Music Boosters is holding their Annual Prom Dress Sale on Friday, Feb. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 5, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Historic Preservation Commission receives grant

Wednesday, February 2, 2022 4:21 am

The Winneshiek County Historic Preservation Commission has received a $3,000 grant to nominate Decorah’s Smith Memorial Hospital to the National Register of Historic Places.

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