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Luther earns grant to tell story of Norwegian heritage

Wednesday, February 2, 2022 12:35 am

Luther College has received a grant of nearly $40,000 to prepare and publish a collection of essays exploring the college’s identity as a Norwegian-Lutheran liberal arts college.

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Wisconsin Singers to perform in Decorah Feb. 13

Wednesday, February 2, 2022 12:27 am

The Wisconsin Singers, featuring a Decorah High School (DHS) alumnus, will take the stage in Decorah Feb. 13.

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Friends and family essential to high school sweethearts

Tuesday, February 1, 2022 10:24 pm

Family, friends and emergency response vehicles…No, this is not how a traditional wedding story begins, but Ben and Makinzie (Monroe) Dugger put their unique touches on a traditional wedding day.

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Fifty shades of blue: An elegant northeast Iowa wedding

Tuesday, February 1, 2022 10:18 pm

For Collin White, it was love at first sight in 2014 when Jenny Woods walked into Mabe’s Pizza with her international student Friendship Family. 

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Annual Lanesboro Snow Art event offers winter fun, prizes

Tuesday, February 1, 2022 5:23 pm

Longtime Lanesboro resident and owner of Windy Mesa, Dave Applen, started The Annual Great Lanesboro Snow Art Challenge in 2016. 

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Tree clearing begins Feb. 1 along Highway 43 from Rushford to Mabel

Tuesday, February 1, 2022 3:33 pm

Road project to begin April 18

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Local lockers receive revitalization funds

Tuesday, February 1, 2022 3:15 pm

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Area Sheriff’s Offices report meth busts

Tuesday, February 1, 2022 3:12 pm

In recent months, Winneshiek, Fayette and Houston County Sheriff’s Offices have reported numerous drug busts, including several for methamphetamine. 

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Driver cited for bus accident at railroad crossing

Tuesday, February 1, 2022 3:11 pm

Kelly Livingood, 63, of Postville, was cited for failure to properly stop at a railroad crossing while driving a school bus involved in an accident Tuesday, Jan. 25 at approximately 9:30 a.m., in Bloomfield Township between Postville and Castalia.

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The Turbulent History of Mott Mill

Tuesday, February 1, 2022 3:10 pm

When viewing the site of the former Mott/Roney Mill, it’s hard to believe the location was once occupied by a mill, milldam and millpond covering much of the current landscape.

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Blood donation event Feb. 7 in Waukon

Tuesday, February 1, 2022 3:10 pm

The next LifeServe Blood Center blood drive will be held on Monday, Feb. 7 in Waukon.

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Winneshiek Co. caucuses scheduled for Feb. 7

Tuesday, February 1, 2022 3:08 pm

Anyone eligible to vote in the November 2022 election and registered as a Democrat or Republican can participate in the caucus process.

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Waterville Library tackling mental health in February

Tuesday, February 1, 2022 2:24 pm

Mental Health Matters will be the focus of this year’s healthy living series at the Waterville Public Library.

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Save the Date: Decorah Citywide Garage Sale

Monday, January 31, 2022 6:58 pm

Driftless Multimedia announces the Decorah Spring Citywide Garage Sale date.

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2022 RAGBRAI route announced

Saturday, January 29, 2022 5:56 am

49th annual ride will end Lansing

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DCSD Superintendent search narrows

Saturday, January 29, 2022 3:43 am

Three finalists have been named in the search for the Decorah Community School District’s next superintendent.

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DCSD Superintendent search narrows

Saturday, January 29, 2022 3:43 am

Three finalists have been named in the search for the Decorah Community School District’s next superintendent.

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Library announces February book discussions

Friday, January 28, 2022 10:00 pm

Decorah Library staff will host five book discussions in February.

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Eighth graders host Valentine’s Market Jan. 30

Friday, January 28, 2022 9:59 pm

A vendor event with a unique twist returns to Decorah for the fourth time on Sunday, Jan. 30. Area eighth graders and their families will join local organizers to host a Valentine’s vendor event.

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Mask mandate permitted at schools with at-risk students

Friday, January 28, 2022 9:57 pm

A federal appeals court Jan. 25 permitted the state of Iowa to impose a law preventing schools from enforcing mask mandates, except for schools attended by students with disabilities that make them more vulnerable to severe illness. 

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