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Where the heart is: How a Waukon church became a home

Tuesday, October 12, 2021 3:28 pm

A retired accountant, Londres spends her time restoring antiques. The biggest antique in her collection? Her house.

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These walls can talk: How owning a Frank Lloyd Wright home sparked passion and a new book

Tuesday, October 12, 2021 3:13 pm

As far as unique homes go, laying claim to a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home ranks toward the top.

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St. Ben’s musical Oct. 20

Tuesday, October 12, 2021 2:11 pm

St. Benedict’s 7th and 8th grade students will present two performances of the musical “Peter Pan – A Musical Adventure” Wednesday, Oct. 20.

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The Hunt

Tuesday, October 12, 2021 1:16 pm

Dying leaves lay still on the ground. Black trees twisted upward, like crooked fingers as they stabbed the midnight sky.

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Stay Safe, Take a Break’ program Oct. 20

Monday, October 11, 2021 9:32 pm

The Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce agricultural committee will deliver hefty goody bags to area farmers Oct. 20.

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State Jail Inspector visits local jail.

Monday, October 11, 2021 9:26 pm

The annual Winenshiek County Jail Inspection was conducted Sept. 29.

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Past and present sewn together at community quilt show

Monday, October 11, 2021 9:06 pm

The show featured 139 quilts by 48 exhibitors.

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Painting party fundraiser Oct. 14

Monday, October 11, 2021 9:00 pm

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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Heritage Farm Series: Fayette County’s Tope Farm honored

Monday, October 11, 2021 4:10 pm

The history of the Spies (Tope) Family Farm of West Union stretches all the way back to 1866.

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DHS Band earns another top band contest rating

Monday, October 11, 2021 3:58 pm

The Pride of the Vikings Marching Band received a 19th consecutive Division I top “superior” rating at State Marching Band Festival Oct. 9

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Healing After Suicide Group offers area support

Monday, October 11, 2021 3:41 pm

The Healing After Suicide Loss Support Group will sponsor meetings on Sundays in Calmar.

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Influenza vaccine questions answered

Monday, October 11, 2021 3:36 pm

Thinking of getting an influenza vaccine this fall? Winneshiek Medical Center issued some guidance regarding the vaccine.

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Absentee balloting for Winneshiek County to begin Wednesday

Sunday, October 10, 2021 8:53 pm

Absentee balloting for the upcoming city and school election will begin Wednesday, Oct. 13, through mail and in-person in the Winneshiek County Auditor’s Office.

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DCSD observes Local Food Day Oct. 13

Saturday, October 9, 2021 4:34 am

Decorah Community School District (DCSD) will celebrate Iowa Local Food Day Oct. 13.

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Luther music award honorees named

Saturday, October 9, 2021 4:23 am

Luther College continued a tradition of presenting the Weston Noble, Dr. Carlo A. Sperati, Presser Scholar and hemp prize awards recently.

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Consignment shop blooms in new Harmony location

Friday, October 8, 2021 4:00 am

Hastings, Minn., native Becky Hoff began reselling items as a hobby and stress-reliever. 

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Christman is new Luther Global Learning Director

Friday, October 8, 2021 1:16 am

Victoria Christman is the new director of the Center for Global Learning at Luther College.

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Retired Lansing dentist plans free music event Oct. 9

Thursday, October 7, 2021 6:00 pm

Joe and Vicki Price and The Freaks of Nature will entertain during the free community music event “Celebrate Lansing.”

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HSNEI’s 8th Annual Tails & Treasures fundraiser Oct. 10-17

Thursday, October 7, 2021 4:08 pm

This year’s auction includes a fabulous wood table made by Paul Bauhs, getaways, Ronnie’s Rolls, gift certificates, collectibles and pet packages, just to name a few.

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Bringing kids and law enforcement together

Thursday, October 7, 2021 12:20 pm

Local elementary students welcomed law enforcement into the schools for Pizza with Police and Breakfast with Badges.

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