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Snow emergency in effect Dec.10-12

Thursday, December 9, 2021 3:54 pm

The City of Decorah is notifying residents of a snow emergency from Friday, Dec. 10 through Sunday, Dec. 12.

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Courthouse holiday schedule announced

Thursday, December 9, 2021 3:27 pm

The public is advised that the Winneshiek County Courthouse will be closed Dec. 24, 27 and 31.

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Decorah Rocks founder will speak at senior center Dec. 10

Thursday, December 9, 2021 3:17 pm

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City yard waste site closing for season

Thursday, December 9, 2021 3:13 pm

Decorah’s Yard Waste site on Trout Run Road is closing for the season Monday, Dec. 13.

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Local Iowans get in free to Owl Center Dec.11-12

Wednesday, December 8, 2021 9:59 pm

Residents of Winneshiek and Allamakee Counties, including Luther College students, are specially invited to visit the International Owl Center for free Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 11-12.

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Sunflower Child Development and Discovery Center awarded $500,000 from Enhance Iowa

Wednesday, December 8, 2021 9:57 pm

The Enhance Iowa Board formally approved a $500,000 award to the new Sunflower Child Development and Discovery Center planned in Decorah.

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Holiday sparkle lights up Lansing Dec. 11

Wednesday, December 8, 2021 9:54 pm

Lunch with Santa, children’s shopping, vendors and more.

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Ho-Ho-Holidays in Protivin: Santa’s Workshop Dec. 12

Wednesday, December 8, 2021 9:38 pm

The Protivin Booster Club invites the community to attend a fun-filled holiday event Sunday, Dec. 12.

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Christmas is coming to the Rushford Peterson Valley

Wednesday, December 8, 2021 9:29 pm

Christmas Wonderland Parade of Lights is Dec. 11

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Pubic Health offers COVID-19 prevention tips

Monday, December 6, 2021 11:09 pm

Winneshiek County had a significant increase in the number of positive COVID cases over the past weekend.

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Luther names director for CEPE on campus

Monday, December 6, 2021 11:03 pm

Andy Hageman, associate professor of English at Luther College, is the new director of the Center for Ethics and Public Engagement (CEPE) at Luther.

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Black Hills Energy rate increase proposal trimmed through settlement agreement

Monday, December 6, 2021 2:42 pm

The new Black Hills Energy Natural Gas rates take effect Jan. 1, 2022. 

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Sunflower project selected by “100 Who Care”

Saturday, December 4, 2021 1:36 pm

The 100+ Women and Men Who Care – Driftless Chapters met Dec. 1 and selected the Sunflower new building project to receive proceeds from their most recent meeting.

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Mask requirement ends after winter break at Decorah Schools

Friday, December 3, 2021 10:45 pm

Based on the feedback from medical providers the board determined that the COVID-19 vaccine is readily available locally for ages 5–11. 

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Holiday Greeting Cards available for new subscribers

Friday, December 3, 2021 10:38 pm

Driftless Multimedia is gifting a complementary a set of custom holiday postcards with each new subscription purchased while supplies last.

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Procter & Gamble issues deodorant recall due to benzene detection

Friday, December 3, 2021 10:30 pm

Health officials say chemical may impact immune system, increase cancer risk over time

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Decorah Rocks Founder Maureen Michel to speak at Senior Center

Friday, December 3, 2021 10:27 pm

“December’s program is not only educational and a chance to spend the afternoon with friends and make new friends, but also an opportunity to try your hand at painting a rock,” shared Program Chair Gerry Sorenson.

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Luther awarded first place in opera competition

Friday, December 3, 2021 3:58 pm

Luther’s spring 2021 opera production of “Dido and Aeneas” has been awarded first place in Division II of the National Opera Association’s (NOA) 2020-21 Opera Production Competition.

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Holiday fire safety tips

Friday, December 3, 2021 3:57 pm

According to the U.S. Fire Administration, fires during the holiday season injure around 2,600 people and cause over $930 million in damage.

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Decorah Community School District survey released regarding superintendent search

Friday, December 3, 2021 3:47 pm

Your feedback regarding what “desired qualifications” are most important for this position will ensure the new hire is a good fit for both the school district and communities. 

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