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Foot-Notes host online concert watch party

Wednesday, November 24, 2021 9:44 pm

Decorah’s Foot-Notes invite the community to attend a YouTube Watch Party of the recorded concert “Foot-Notes & Friends Play the Music of Johan Arndt Mostad – Lost Tunes from a Norwegian Immigrant’s Notebooks.” 

Staying Safe and Joyful: Tips for a Dementia-Friendly Holiday Celebration

Wednesday, November 24, 2021 9:24 pm

Being adaptable and building an inclusive environment are key to creating dementia-friendly holidays and celebrations

Broker Leather donates portion of sale proceeds to local non-profit

Wednesday, November 24, 2021 8:47 pm

“So many women, men and their families are touched by breast cancer, and we wanted to do something to make a difference. We chose WCCOL because the organization does so much to support those in Winneshiek County who are affected by breast cancer.”

Depot Outlet closes after-hours donations; director resigns

Wednesday, November 24, 2021 8:12 am

Due to a large volume of recent donations, the Depot Outlet is closing the after-hours drop-offs, effective immediately, to allow employees time to catch up. Donations are still be accepted during regular business hours.

On the trail to a stronger community

Tuesday, November 23, 2021 3:28 pm

Freeport Park in rural Decorah has seen its share of improvements in the last decade. Notably, in 2015, the park was officially connected to the Trout Run Trail via completion of the Freeport Trail.

Holiday traditions Dec. 4 at Vesterheim’s Norwegian Christmas

Tuesday, November 23, 2021 3:24 pm

Kick off the holiday season with a Norwegian Christmas Celebration at Vesterheim.

Charges filed in Hawkeye burglary

Tuesday, November 23, 2021 3:21 pm

Waukon resident charged.

Land ethic program to launch Dec. 2

Tuesday, November 23, 2021 3:19 pm

The public is invited to gather with the Johnson family and Senator Tom Harkin to reflect on Johnson’s life and vision for land stewardship, and how we can build upon his work and contribute his legacy.

Iowa Workforce Development and IowaWORKS offer “Walk-in Wednesday”

Tuesday, November 23, 2021 10:34 am

The Decorah IowaWORKS Center will be offering their bi-weekly Walk-in Wednesday Hiring Event.

Super Robby and the brain lightning

Tuesday, November 23, 2021 12:00 am

One in ten people will have a seizure in their lifetime. One in 26 will develop epilepsy. Four-year-old Robby Miller’s family shares his story during November, Epilepsy Awareness month.

Lynch Family Companies host annual Veterans Day meal, donate $40,000

Monday, November 22, 2021 4:05 pm

Lynch Family Companies of Waucoma hosted their annual Veterans Day meal and meat package event Thursday, Nov. 11 at the Waucoma Events Center. This was the fifth time this event has been held. 

Comedy, magic and music fundraiser for Allamakee Fair improvements

Monday, November 22, 2021 4:02 pm

Part magician, part comedian and totally dysfunctional, Nathan “Tricky” Allen will bring his acclaimed “adults only” blend of magic and comedy to Waukon for a fun night out at the Allamakee County Fairgrounds Friday, Nov. 26.

COVID-19 vaccine for children – what parents should know

Monday, November 22, 2021 3:40 pm

Andy Goodner, M.D., Mayo Clinic Health System family medicine physician at Winneshiek Medical Center answers questions about the pediatric COVID-19 vaccine:

DCSD reports increase in COVID-19 cases

Sunday, November 21, 2021 8:16 pm

Over the past two to three weeks, Winneshiek County has experienced a significant increase in the number of active positive cases of COVID-19, and the number of positive cases among Decorah Community School District (DCSD) students and staff has also risen.

DeSales ‘Magic of Christmas’ fundraiser Dec. 3-5

Saturday, November 20, 2021 9:48 pm

Ossian DeSales’ 2021 Magic of Christmas is scheduled for Friday through Sunday, Dec. 3-5, at the Silver Springs Golf and Country Club in Ossian.

Community Thanksgiving meal offered

Saturday, November 20, 2021 1:12 pm

St. Benedict Church and First United Methodist Churh will again host a Decorah Area Community Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday, Nov. 25.

Monday River St. Closure, Decorah

Friday, November 19, 2021 11:13 pm

On Monday, Nov. 22, River Street will be closed between Pearl Street and Frances Street.

Upper Iowa Speedway under new management

Friday, November 19, 2021 8:35 pm

The Ag Society will be operating the speedway in 2022 and will be operated similar to Fayette County Speedway. 

Curbside leaf collection extended to Nov. 21

Thursday, November 18, 2021 10:47 pm

The City of Decorah is notifying residents that curbisde leaf collection has been extended to Nov. 21.

Christmas at Luther’ tickets available

Thursday, November 18, 2021 10:37 pm

Tickets are available now for live performances of this year’s “Christmas at Luther: Awake! And Greet the New Morn.”