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Echoes of the Past: Luther Homecoming 1941

Friday, October 1, 2021 9:15 pm

Coronation of the first homecoming queen in the history of Luther College is also planned during the course of the weekend festivities . . . 

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Malpica named to Luther Regents

Friday, October 1, 2021 9:14 pm

Felix Javier Malpica, Luther College Class of 2009, will join the Luther College Board of Regents.

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Touch-A-Truck event is Oct. 9

Friday, October 1, 2021 9:13 pm

Kids will have the opportunity to explore their favorite vehicles including police, fire and emergency vehicles, farm equipment, construction equipment and city maintenance vehicles.  

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Veterans, donors gather for groundbreaking on Decorah Veterans Memorial

Friday, October 1, 2021 9:09 pm

Veterans and representatives from local businesses gathered Tuesday, Sept. 28, at the future site of the Decorah Veterans Memorial at Mary Christopher Park.

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Sand to replace retiring Hemesath as Decorah City Clerk

Friday, October 1, 2021 5:02 pm

Friday morning, Public Opinion reporters were notified of the successor to Wanda Hemesath in the position of Decorah City Clerk.

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Reicks is TV King

Wednesday, September 29, 2021 7:13 pm

Senior Dylan Reicks (center) was crowned the 2021 Homecoming King.

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Fire Department Training Center open house Oct. 6

Wednesday, September 29, 2021 4:01 pm

The Decorah Volunteer Fire Department will host an open house at the new training center Oct. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m.

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Eagle Scout Project honors deceased Ossian-area veterans

Tuesday, September 28, 2021 10:00 pm

Faded signatures on folded flags led to an Eagle Scout service project for Alex Ellingson and his father Gregg Ellingson.

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Author to speak on how to stop mass shooting

Tuesday, September 28, 2021 8:37 pm

Luther College will host a lecture by Jillian Peterson, co-author of “The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic” Oct. 13 at 7 p.m.

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Trio inducted into the TV Athletic Boosters Hall of Fame

Tuesday, September 28, 2021 1:58 pm

Those inducted include Mary Burns, Bob Huinker and Dick Cuvelier.

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EMTs needed: Class begins Oct. 5

Tuesday, September 28, 2021 1:49 pm

Tuition assistance available

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Canton youth’s dream comes true with trip of a lifetime to San Diego

Tuesday, September 28, 2021 1:46 pm

Grant, who has epilepsy, was awarded an all-expenses-paid seven-day trip to San Diego.

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Supply shortages add to economic impact for local businesses

Tuesday, September 28, 2021 1:45 pm

“When you’re missing a piece, nothing moves. It only takes one part to create an empty shelf at the store.”

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Take a scenic drive Oct. 8-10 and discover art on NE Iowa Artists’ Studio Tour

Tuesday, September 28, 2021 1:24 pm

Iowa’s largest and longest-running studio art tour returns Friday through Sunday, Oct 8 through 10.

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South Winneshiek School District open forum scheduled on bond referendum

Monday, September 27, 2021 5:11 pm

New high school project to be discussed at open forum.

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Northeast Iowa Community College hosting Community Organization and Wellness Fair.

Monday, September 27, 2021 1:45 pm

The event, which is open to the public, showcases the resources and services many local organizations and businesses. 

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Fire department training center open house Oct. 6

Sunday, September 26, 2021 9:08 pm

There will be numerous activities to showcase the many ways the fire department utilizes the center.

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Center Stage lights shine again with in-person performances

Saturday, September 25, 2021 9:22 pm

From Ranky Tanky to Okee Dokee, a season to smile

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SW to put $19 million bond issue to vote for new school

Saturday, September 25, 2021 9:10 am

Open forum to be held Sept. 29 

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Wind in the Willows’ cast announced

Saturday, September 25, 2021 6:05 am

New Minowa Players cast for the children’s show “The Wind in the Willows” has been announced. The show is Oct. 21-24.

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