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Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night’ cast named

Thursday, July 15, 2021 11:45 am

Decorah’s New Minowa Players Young People’s Production Aug. 5-8 is William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night.”

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New Iowa State Fair foods announced

Wednesday, July 14, 2021 7:14 pm

Area residents off to the Iowa State Fair in August will have a chance to try 63 new foods in 2021.

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Driftless Jams: Lissie plays The Landing

Wednesday, July 14, 2021 6:58 pm

The Landing Market was home to performances from Lissie and Vermontana recently. 

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USDA announces dates for CRP grasslands signups

Wednesday, July 14, 2021 3:37 pm

Agricultural producers and landowners in Iowa can apply for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Grasslands signup until August 20.

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Over 20 million in Midwest at risk for severe thunderstorms

Wednesday, July 14, 2021 3:31 pm

After some storms jolt the region Wednesday morning, Midwesterners may be lulled into a false sense of security, thinking that storms are over for the day. However, that won’t be the case.

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COVID-19 Vaccinations available at the Fair

Tuesday, July 13, 2021 6:25 pm

Winneshiek County Public Health will be offering Covid-19 Pfizer vaccinations.

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Homecoming planned for Luther College

Monday, July 12, 2021 10:17 pm

Luther College will celebrate Homecoming 2021 and class reunions with in-person, virtual and livestreamed events in October.

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Area juveniles connected to vandalism

Monday, July 12, 2021 10:12 pm

Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office reports nine juveniles could face charges in connection to several vandalism cases.

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Soil conditioner blamed for fish kill

Monday, July 12, 2021 10:09 pm

Soil conditioner leaking from an underground pit is being blamed for a fish kill near Ossian.

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Fair Queen crowned

Monday, July 12, 2021 3:05 pm

The Winneshiek County Fair Queen was crowned Tuesday, July 13.

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Four decades-worth of a good day’s work

Monday, July 12, 2021 3:00 pm

Longtime public works employee, Don Dilaura, retires.

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County Fair in Decorah this week

Monday, July 12, 2021 1:31 am

The 2021 Winneshiek County Fair runs July 13-17.

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Coming up faster than a unladen swallow, ‘Spamalot’ is slated in Spring Grove July 15-18

Saturday, July 10, 2021 3:29 am

Following much seriousness experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Spring Grove Opera House has planned a light-hearted foray into the world of Monty Python.

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Rustic Chic Event Center the dream of lifelong friends

Wednesday, July 7, 2021 3:22 pm

For years, Gibbs and Reierson kicked around future business endeavors once they became empty nesters. One of those ideas was to create an event center.

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Mental health enhancements on the curriculum at Eastern Allamakee Schools

Wednesday, July 7, 2021 3:20 pm

$216,000 grant awarded to establish “Kee Connect” 

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Mask-making effort wraps up in Decorah

Wednesday, July 7, 2021 3:00 pm

The Seamsters Union here has wrapped up a successful mask-making effort in the area.

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Relay for Life to be held in person in Lanesboro July 9

Tuesday, July 6, 2021 4:14 pm

Participants in the Fillmore County Relay for Life have a lot of reasons to celebrate this week as they gather for the annual fundraising event. 

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Bridge tear down marks end of a century

Tuesday, July 6, 2021 3:16 pm

Kayakers, tubers use caution near Hutchinson Bridge in upcoming weeks

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Register now for Decorah Library “Grab-and-Go” kits

Tuesday, July 6, 2021 3:04 pm

Looking for a STEM-based summer activity that’s easy, fun and free?

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Airing Out The Quilts’ outdoor quilt show July 8

Tuesday, July 6, 2021 11:00 am

Quilts will adorn Decorah neighborhoods Thursday, July 8, as the NE Iowa Quilters’ Guild sponsors a drive-by quilt show.

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