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Seeking nominees for the best beard in the Driftless during No-Shave November

Friday, November 5, 2021 9:06 pm

Nominate your beard or a beard you love 

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Reports from the Winneshiek Co. Sheriff’s Office

Friday, November 5, 2021 8:40 pm

Winneshiek Sheriff’s Department investigated a reported accident . . .

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NICC to honor outstanding alumni, retirees in Hall of Fame ceremonies

Friday, November 5, 2021 8:22 pm

Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) will celebrate six outstanding alumni and two retirees  . . .

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End of season construction sees College Dr. lane closure

Thursday, November 4, 2021 1:34 pm

With a flurry of construction work here at the end of the season, Decorah will have another lane closure.

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East Main St. to open Friday afternoon

Thursday, November 4, 2021 1:08 pm

East Main Street will be opening at the end of this week.

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Portion of Mechanic Street to be closed Friday

Wednesday, November 3, 2021 9:39 pm

Mechanic Street in Decorah will be closed between Broadway and Franklin Streets Friday, Nov. 5 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Live theatre returns to Luther College

Wednesday, November 3, 2021 9:35 pm

Live theatre is returning to Luther College with “Heathers: The Musical.”

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The ‘perks’ of chasing dreams in the Driftless

Wednesday, November 3, 2021 8:00 pm

Waukon residents now have a new place to pick up their morning beverage of choice.

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Decorah’s Holiday Lighted Parade is Dec. 2

Wednesday, November 3, 2021 7:13 pm

Businesses, organizations, or residents wishing to have a float in the parade should complete the application form on the chamber’s website and turn it in by Friday, Nov. 19.

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Scooter’s Coffee coming to Decorah

Wednesday, November 3, 2021 7:05 pm

The chain follows Mill Street Mocha as the newest coffee shop to come to town

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Poetry in motion: Iowa man finds inspiration running through the Hawkeye State

Wednesday, November 3, 2021 5:52 pm

Tyler Sullivan is a man on a mission. 

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Highway 24 paving is considered

Wednesday, November 3, 2021 5:46 pm

Echoes of the Past: EIGHTY YEARS AGO: Paving of Highway No. 24 from Calmar to Lawler may be possible next year, according to report of the Iowa Highway Commission. 

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Fadness, Goodner win School Board election; Hadley, Zittergruen, Schissel and Olson on Council

Wednesday, November 3, 2021 3:18 am

Winneshiek County residents turned out in near-record numbers in Tuesday’s City/School Elections. While official results have yet to be determined, Winneshiek County Auditor Ben Steines has reported unofficial final vote totals.

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Resurgence in Chlamydia reported in Iowa

Monday, November 1, 2021 9:56 pm

The Winneshiek Public Health Office has issued guidance regaring a resurgence in a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) in Iowa.

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Luther receives estate gift to foster global learning

Monday, November 1, 2021 9:51 pm

A gift from John ’70 and Barbara Melin will be used to establish the Rev. John and Barbara Melin Professorship in International Studies at Luther College.

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East Water Street lane closure starts Monday

Monday, November 1, 2021 1:13 pm

The westbound lane of East Water Street, in Decorah, will be closed.

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Auditions Nov. 10 for ‘Matilda’ production

Monday, November 1, 2021 2:58 am

Auditions for the January New Minowa Players production of ‘Matilda” are Nov. 10 in Decorah.

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Tarzan’ at Decorah High School Nov. 11-13

Monday, November 1, 2021 1:00 am

The Decorah High School Drama program presents the high-energy and highflying “Tarzan the Stage Musical” …

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Senior Hospitality Center to host speaker Nov. 12

Sunday, October 31, 2021 3:11 pm

The Seniors Hospitality Center in Decorah will host guest speaker Midge Kjome of the Decorah Genealogy Association Friday, Nov. 12.

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A Little Bite

Saturday, October 30, 2021 8:06 pm

“What do you think I am?” the figure behind me leans forward into the yellow light . . .

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