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Czech Days Aug. 20-22

Tuesday, August 17, 2021 4:40 pm

 The 43rd annual Czech Days celebration Aug. 20, 21 and 22.

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School bus safety guidelines given

Tuesday, August 17, 2021 4:13 pm

It’s that time of year again…Back to School!

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Welcome to Medicare’ seminar offered Sept. 14

Monday, August 16, 2021 9:58 pm

Registration deadline is Sept. 3 for a “Welcome to Medicare” seminar being offered by Winneshiek Medical Center.

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Luther students developing plan for Special Olympics event in Decorah

Monday, August 16, 2021 9:48 pm

A Special Olympics event could be on the horizon in Decorah.

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Parking restrictions proposed in Decorah

Monday, August 16, 2021 7:48 pm

There are three locations Smutzler says they are proposing to make changes: Painter Street and 5th Avenue; Heivly Street and North Alley; and Center Avenue.

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Day of Grace’ at Porter House Museum

Monday, August 16, 2021 1:14 am

A Sept. 19 “Day of Grace” program is planned at Decorah’s Porter House Museum from 2 to 4 p.m.

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Luther and Mayo examine COVID-19 risk factors

Monday, August 16, 2021 1:06 am

To better understand and study COVID-19, Luther College Psychology Professor Loren Toussaint and Mayo Clinic have published a COVID-19 study of risk factors.

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Decorah schools open house events are next week

Thursday, August 12, 2021 1:37 pm

Decorah Community School District has announced the upcoming open house events for the 2021-22 school year.

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Yoga for Charity event Aug. 21

Thursday, August 12, 2021 12:19 pm

A community Yoga for Charity event is Aug. 21 at the Freeport Park.

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Turkey Valley grad is Alternate Iowa Dairy Princess

Thursday, August 12, 2021 12:11 pm

Raegan Kime has been named Iowa Dairy Princess Alternate in ceremonies Aug. 11.

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Decorah PTO sponsors author visit

Wednesday, August 11, 2021 9:31 pm

Author Kristen J. Amundson will be in Decorah Aug. 18.

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Lansing Lions Club Fish Days Aug. 13-15

Wednesday, August 11, 2021 8:52 pm

A time-honored tradition will take center stage in Lansing this weekend as Lansing Fish Days returns with three days of activities.

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Bluegrass Festival coming to Southeast Minnesota

Wednesday, August 11, 2021 8:48 pm

The hills will be alive with music…bluegrass music, that is, from Aug. 19 to 22 in the picturesque Root River Valley of Houston County. 

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Country on the Creek offers a cornucopia of concerts Aug. 21

Wednesday, August 11, 2021 8:47 pm

The city of Waterville will be rocking on Saturday, Aug. 21, during the third annual Country on the Creek concert.

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Lane closures on Black Hawk bridge begin Aug. 16

Wednesday, August 11, 2021 8:37 pm

Lane closures on the Iowa 9 (Black Hawk) bridge over the Mississippi River in Lansing begin on Monday, Aug. 16.

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Business owner gets flexible

Wednesday, August 11, 2021 7:34 pm

Decorah business owner Molly Gallagher had an imaginative business response to the pandemic shutdown in early 2020. The Yoga Room owner transitioned her once in-studio yoga classes to online-only, all the while renovating a secluded barn on the outskirts of Decorah into a yoga space to host classes when restrictions lifted.

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Houston owl awareness event should be a ‘hoot’

Wednesday, August 11, 2021 7:24 pm

People from around the world will be tuning into Houston, Minn., Sunday, Aug. 15, in celebration of International Owl Awareness Day.

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Hlubek family reunion weekend Aug. 14 -15

Wednesday, August 11, 2021 2:03 pm

The family traveled on the ship “Westphalia” from Austria to the immigration center in Castle Gardens, New York.

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Decorah Chorale auditions Aug. 22

Wednesday, August 11, 2021 1:18 am

Decorah Chorale will host auditions for the 2021-22 season Aug. 22.

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Broken supply chain impacts Driftless economy

Tuesday, August 10, 2021 3:39 pm

A broken propeller blade causes a trickle-down effect on the economy as replacement parts and supply chains dry up across the United States faster than the Mississippi’s water levels.  A simple part is the linchpin in thousands of lost river guide tourism dollars in Iowa including off-river spending for lodging, dining and shopping. 

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