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Cantus to perform at Luther CFL Nov. 6

Tuesday, October 19, 2021 8:53 pm

The men’s vocal ensemble Cantus will perform at Luther College Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m.

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The Electrician

Tuesday, October 19, 2021 2:01 pm

Way back in 2005,  I moved into an old farmhouse  with my wife and newborn son.  The house had no basement, random hot and cold spots, and to get to the upstairs, you needed to walk up a steep narrow staircase.  Not exactly what we wanted, but it fit our needs at the time.

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Murderer

Tuesday, October 19, 2021 2:00 pm

Blood mixed with clear water, turning a rusted red color, before funneling down the drain. My hands rarely shake anymore as I grasp the daisy towel, hanging hip height by my bathroom sink, and dry my pale hands. 

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Bluegrass

Tuesday, October 19, 2021 1:52 pm

We had gone alone to the lake, my brother and I, that fateful day…

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Halloween Festivities in the Driftless

Tuesday, October 19, 2021 1:43 pm

Halloween happenings and trick-or-treat times from across the Driftless region listed here . . . 

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Finding hope in hops

Monday, October 18, 2021 6:01 pm

Toppling’s taproom visitors that purchase a 4-pack of Witch’s Broom and donate $10 or more to the Winneshiek County Celebration of Life will receive an additional 4-pack of Witch’s Broom free of charge.

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Winneshiek County Courthouse weapons ban amended

Monday, October 18, 2021 5:49 pm

With the bill passage of IA HF2502 this year, the Winneshiek County Courthouse has updated their prohibited weapons policies. 

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Decorah to install two EV charging stations

Monday, October 18, 2021 5:44 pm

The Decorah City Council signed a contract to install two electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.

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Luther returns to in-person Dorian Festivals

Monday, October 18, 2021 5:13 pm

In-person Dorian Festivals will return to Luther College in 2022.

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Oneota Valley Community Orchestra returns with live performances

Saturday, October 16, 2021 3:27 pm

Oneota Valley Community Orchestra (OVCO) celebrates the return to live concert performances on Sunday, Oct. 17.

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Job seekers can connect with employers Oct. 27

Saturday, October 16, 2021 2:06 am

The Decorah IowaWORKS Center is offering a unique opportunity for job seekers to connect with employers on Wednesday, Oct. 27.

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Library hosts November book discussions

Saturday, October 16, 2021 2:00 am

Five book discussions will be offered by Decorah Public Library staff members in November.

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Holiday craft, bake sale at DHS Oct. 30-31

Friday, October 15, 2021 7:58 pm

The 35th annual NE Iowa Holiday Craft and Bake Saale is sponsored by the Decorah Music Boosters Oct. 30 and 31.

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Luther students collect Driftless region plant data

Friday, October 15, 2021 7:52 pm

Algific talus slopes are hard to find. In fact, northeast Iowa is one of the few regions in the world where these geological features exist.

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Vesterheim hosts ‘Innovators & Inventors’ exhibit Oct. 16

Thursday, October 14, 2021 9:51 pm

Visitors to Vesterheim’s “Innovators & Inventors” exhibit Saturday, Oct. 16, from 1 to 4 p.m., will learn about his battle to protect his patent for the machine. 

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Freaky Freedom 5K: Spreading smiles one rock at a time

Thursday, October 14, 2021 1:35 pm

The Decorah Rocks group is gearing up for their fall fundraiser, the Freaky Freedom 5K scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 30.

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Honoring Hemesath’s 40+ years of civil service

Wednesday, October 13, 2021 9:45 pm

Hemesath, who has served as the payroll clerk, deputy clerk and now city clerk/finance officer, retired at the end of the day Friday, Oct. 8. 

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Actor Sean Astin to keynote NICC’s ‘Destigmatizing Brain Health’ Summit

Wednesday, October 13, 2021 9:33 pm

Northeast Iowa Community College will host a live, interactive virtual Brain Health Summit Tuesday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Introducing Decorah Library’s new Circulation Manager

Wednesday, October 13, 2021 9:02 pm

Tricia Crary recently began work as Decorah Public Library’s new Circulation Manager. 

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City curbside leaf collection begins Oct. 18

Wednesday, October 13, 2021 12:15 am

The City of Decorah begins curbside collection of leaves starting Monday, Oct. 18.

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