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Decorah Pride Oct. 7-9

Thursday, October 7, 2021 12:34 am

The Decorah Pride Festival is Oct. 7 through 9.

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Luther celebrates 75 years of Nordic Choir

Thursday, October 7, 2021 12:24 am

A student-faculty duo of Bailey Connors, Luther College Class of 2022, and Andrew Last, Nordic Choir Conductor, recently researched the 75-year history of the Nordic Choir at Luther.

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South Winn holds informational meeting for new high school

Wednesday, October 6, 2021 9:45 pm

Attendees learned that there will be two issues on the Nov. 2 ballot.

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Stargazing event at Volga Lake Oct. 9

Wednesday, October 6, 2021 9:42 pm

Ever looked up at night and wondered about the many stars in the sky? How about seeing them through a powerful telescope?

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Heritage Farm Series: Bluffton’s Lange Farm

Wednesday, October 6, 2021 9:30 pm

The Lange Farm is a testament to a hard-working family. 

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Historic Lidtke Mill overcomes challenges, seeks comeback with return of annual Harvest Fest

Wednesday, October 6, 2021 9:16 pm

The historic Lidtke Mill, the last remaining mill on the Upper Iowa River, is again hosting the annual Harvest Fest event Saturday, Oct. 9.

 

 

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Decorah joins Healthiest State Initiative, hosting multiple community walks Oct. 6

Wednesday, October 6, 2021 9:00 pm

Community walks scheduled for Oct. 6 include . . .

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ArtHaus Pride Drag Show kicks off Pride Fest Oct. 8

Wednesday, October 6, 2021 8:54 pm

A standing-room-only ArtHaus Drag Show at Convergence Ciderworks kicks off Decorah Pride Fest on Friday.

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New City Manager begins work, calls reception from community ‘unreal’

Wednesday, October 6, 2021 8:48 pm

New Decorah City Manager Travis Goedken began his work in city hall Monday, Sept. 13. And regarding what he’s been up to, Goedken responded, “What don’t I have going on is a much shorter list.”

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Luther Distinguished Service honorees named

Wednesday, October 6, 2021 2:52 pm

Luther College President Jennifer Ward announced the 2021 recipients of the Distinguished Service Award recently.

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Fox Hollow Road closed

Tuesday, October 5, 2021 1:11 pm

The Winneshiek County Road Department announces the closure of Fox Hollow Road.

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Sleep Paralysis

Tuesday, October 5, 2021 12:04 pm

Peter had never been scared in his life because he always had a rational explanation for everything. Today, however, he was holding back terror . . .

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Our Little Girl

Tuesday, October 5, 2021 11:57 am

When my wife and I began dating we were relieved to learn that we both had numerous paranormal experiences . . .

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Henry, The Unfortunate Third Child

Tuesday, October 5, 2021 11:51 am

The sound of the Patel family’s front door meant only one thing: Grandma Suni had arrived. Henry tumbled down the stairs, nearly tripping several times. 

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Spooky stories to tell in the Driftless winners announced

Tuesday, October 5, 2021 11:28 am

Meet the judges and read the stories . . . 

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FFA members attend Tri-State Dairy Ag Expo

Monday, October 4, 2021 3:27 pm

Decorah FFA members attended the Sri-State Dairy and Ag Expo at NICC in Calmar recently.

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Living History Farms receives $193K federal grant

Monday, October 4, 2021 3:19 pm

Funds will help museum tell inclusive stories of Ioway tribe, immigrants, and African-Americans in Iowa

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Decorah’s Tom Murray earns Natural Heritage Award

Monday, October 4, 2021 2:49 pm

Tom Murray of Decorah is being honored for extraordinary service and commitment to improving the quality of Iowa’s natural environment with an award from the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation.

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Senior Adventures Program in Decorah Oct. 8

Sunday, October 3, 2021 10:19 pm

The Senior Hospitality Center in Decorah is sponsoring a Senior Adventures Program Oct. 8, complete with Norwegian delicacies, guest authors, storytelling and door prizes.

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Paraprofessional subs, bus drivers sought

Sunday, October 3, 2021 10:14 pm

Decorah Community School District (DCSD) is seeking substitutes for paraprofessionals and school bus drivers.

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