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Local artist, organizations receive American Rescue Plan grants

Friday, November 12, 2021 10:30 am

Decorah area multimedia artist Darla Ellickson, ArtHaus of Decorah, and the Oneota Film Festival have received 2022 grants from the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs.

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Luther and Winn Medical partner to offer student health services

Thursday, November 11, 2021 2:15 pm

Luther College and Winneshiek Medical Center (WMC) will form a new partnership to expand on-campus student health services beginning in February, 2022.

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Veterans Memorial planned in Harmony’s Selvig Park

Thursday, November 11, 2021 1:56 pm

The Harmony American Legion Gustav Berg Post #81, in conjunction with the City of Harmony, will be installing a new Harmony Area Veterans Memorial in Harmony’s Selvig Park. 

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Preston breaks ground on commitment to serving Veterans

Wednesday, November 10, 2021 11:52 pm

Years of hard work are paying off for Veterans in the Preston area.

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Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection at Stone Ridge Church Nov. 15-22

Wednesday, November 10, 2021 8:01 pm

Stone Ridge Community Church in Decorah will be participating in Operation Christmas Child this holiday season, a mission project of Samaritan’s Purse. 

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Iowa recording studio inducted into hall of fame

Wednesday, November 10, 2021 7:58 pm

The Bird-On-Fire Recording Studio was started by traveling musician and student Doug Koempel. With his passion for both music production and history, Koempel brings an enthusiasm any music fan can enjoy. 

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19 years, 10 months, 3 weeks, 2 days

Wednesday, November 10, 2021 7:48 pm

Local Veterans provide perspective on the War in Afghanistan and its ending

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Down to the (fly) wire: DHS brings new technology to ‘Tarzan’ fall musical this weekend

Wednesday, November 10, 2021 7:37 pm

Performances Nov. 11-13 

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County board, commission applications due Dec. 10

Wednesday, November 10, 2021 5:27 pm

The Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications for appointments to several boards and commissions.

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Hinson to hold town halls in area Nov. 11

Wednesday, November 10, 2021 5:25 pm

Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson will hold town halls in Winneshiek and Howard Counties Thursday, Nov. 11.

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Another lane closure starting Wednesday in Decorah

Tuesday, November 9, 2021 8:55 pm

Decorah City Street Department will have another lane closure starting Wednesday, Nov. 10. 

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Winneshiek County Community Foundation hosts grant application workshop Nov. 29

Tuesday, November 9, 2021 3:29 pm

The Winneshiek County Community Foundation (WCCF) will host a public grant application workshop Nov. 29 via Zoom. The 2022 WCCF grant application deadline is. Jan. 10, 2022.

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Holiday Lights walk-through slated Nov. 24

Tuesday, November 9, 2021 12:00 am

The 2021 Holiday Lights walk-through night is Nov. 24 in Decorah.

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Male subject sets off explosive device in Ossian

Monday, November 8, 2021 11:54 pm

Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident in Ossian involving an explosive device.

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Oneota Film Festival screening Nov. 19

Monday, November 8, 2021 11:47 pm

The Oneota Film Festival is reconnecting with film lovers in downtown Decorah, beginning with a special screening Nov. 19.

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County Sheriff’s Office welcomes Deputy Hopp

Monday, November 8, 2021 11:15 pm

The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office recently hired Deputy Logan Hopp.

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Día de los Muertos altars symbolize loss, commemoration

Monday, November 8, 2021 3:00 pm

The Northeast Iowa Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (The Decorah UU) held their Day of the Dead service via Zoom on Oct. 31 to honor their past ancestors. 

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Blood Drive scheduled here Nov. 26

Sunday, November 7, 2021 10:54 pm

LifeServe Blood Center will hold a Decorah Community Blood Drive Friday, Nov. 26.

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Driving dangers brought on by the end of Daylight Savings

Saturday, November 6, 2021 7:12 pm

Dark commutes and drowsy driving

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Department of Labor issues emergency temporary standard (ETS) to protect workers from COVID

Friday, November 5, 2021 9:47 pm

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced a new emergency temporary standard requiring employers of 100 or more employees to develop, implement and enforce a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy . . . 

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