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Bluffton Rd. closed to through traffic for resurfacing

Friday, July 30, 2021 9:35 pm

Construction will begin on Monday, August 2.

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Firetruck Day at local library Aug. 6

Friday, July 30, 2021 5:37 pm

“Fire Truck Show and Tell” is planned Aug. 6 at 11 a.m. at the Decorah Public Library

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Art Crawl on Washington Street is Saturday

Thursday, July 29, 2021 11:55 pm

Washington Street in downtown Decorah will be the scene for featured artists, displays and art-centered shopping Saturday.

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Two local dairy farms on Dairy Tech Field Day Tour

Thursday, July 29, 2021 8:52 pm

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dairy Team will host an Aug. 16 field day focusing on dairy technology on the farm.

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Ending date announced for 19 Iowa Lottery scratch games

Thursday, July 29, 2021 3:26 pm

Deadline established to claim prizes in games that are ending

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Seasonal blooms from Steel Cow

Thursday, July 29, 2021 2:32 pm

Valerie Miller is adding a little extra sunshine to downtown Waukon this summer.

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History’s lost cash crop: The state of hemp in Iowa

Thursday, July 29, 2021 2:00 pm

Hemp licenses have been available in Iowa for the past two seasons, making the hemp market new and uncharted territory for many farmers.

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Luther College achieves 71% vaccination rate for fall semester

Wednesday, July 28, 2021 10:05 pm

Luther has announced that 71% of students, faculty and staff have voluntarily submitted proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

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Silver Alert sighting in Prairie Du Chien

Wednesday, July 28, 2021 8:01 pm

Norbert Anthony “Tony” Dantzman, 89-year-old Korean War veteran now with dementia, disappeared from Winter, Wis., over Labor Day Weekend 2019.

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Winneshiek County Supervisor Special Election to be held August 24

Wednesday, July 28, 2021 7:54 pm

Following the appointment of Gary Rustad to the District 2 County board of supervisors in July, a petition was filed requesting a special election to be held.

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Rural Business Development Grant awarded locally

Wednesday, July 28, 2021 6:00 pm

A $99,000 Rural Business Development Grant from USDA Rural Development will assist with the new Sunflower Center in Decorah.

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Winneshiek County Road Department announces road closure for bridge replacement

Wednesday, July 28, 2021 5:30 pm

Beginning Wednesday, July 28, 185th St., between Centennial Rd. and Frankville Rd., will be closed.

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Driftless Journeys Bingo PRIZES!

Wednesday, July 28, 2021 4:11 pm

Sam and Connor are joined by Paul of Fisk Farm and Home to give you the rundown on some of the prizes for this year’s Driftless Journeys bingo!

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Create your ‘Blue Zone’ and take advantage of your neighborhood

Wednesday, July 28, 2021 1:30 pm

Think for a minute today about how to get the most from this area for yourself and your family, the locals.

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Local breweries at Iowa Craft Brew Fest

Tuesday, July 27, 2021 11:34 pm

Area breweries will be represented at the 11th annual Iowa Craft Brew Fest on Aug. 7 in Des Moines.

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Silos & Smokestacks renewal ceremony here Aug. 3

Tuesday, July 27, 2021 11:10 pm

Decorah will be the site for a partnership signing ceremony between Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA) and local heritage area sites.

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Madtom Madness on the Miss.

Tuesday, July 27, 2021 1:25 pm

Madtoms are the deadliest walleye bait on the Upper Mississippi.

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Nordic Fest 2021 — In 90 Seconds!

Tuesday, July 27, 2021 11:42 am

It’s hard to keep up with all of the festivities going on during Nordic Fest, we know. Enjoy this short video recapping some of the fun to be had throughout the weekend!

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Registration open for Luther Writer’s Festival

Monday, July 26, 2021 11:29 pm

Participants at the September Writers Festival at Luther will enjoy in-person presentations, readings and panel discussions with well-known writers.

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Black Hawk Bridge in its final legs of service

Monday, July 26, 2021 6:35 pm

A fond farewell to the ‘singing bridge’

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