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Click It or Ticket Campaign through June 6

Monday, May 24, 2021 4:53 pm

The Click It or Ticket Campaign is under way by local law enforcement now through June 6.

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Municipal Band members sought

Monday, May 24, 2021 11:46 am

The Decorah Municipal Band is seeking new members for a June 24 performance.

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The kids are alright: Welcome to the world of mentored turkey hunting

Saturday, May 22, 2021 8:43 pm

I’m not sure I could see my reflection in the gobbler’s eye, but I could see tiny snowflakes land on his noggin, then fall to the ground when the turkey shook his head. So yeah, he was super close. 

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VMH to host kids’ Safety Day Camp June 10

Saturday, May 22, 2021 8:28 pm

Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon will host a Safety Day Camp for children ages six to 14 . . .

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Luther Nordic Choir releases new album

Saturday, May 22, 2021 8:55 am

A new album released by the Luther College Nordic Choir is now available for streaming.

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Driftless Outdoors: It’s crappie time!

Friday, May 21, 2021 8:47 pm

Mid-May is prime time to go prospecting for the mother lode of finned silver: Crappies.

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Canton Legion Flag Program promotes patriotism throughout the community

Friday, May 21, 2021 8:42 pm

When the Memorial Day weekend rolls around later on this month, Canton will be filled with the red, white and blue of scores of American flags.

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South Winn celebrates commencement

Friday, May 21, 2021 8:18 pm

South Winneshiek senior class president Madison Kriener addressed her fellow graduates and commencement attendees in her speech “The Next Steps Forward” during  ceremonies on Sunday, May 16. See photos from the event in the May 20 Decorah Public Opinion.

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Drive a tractor to school day

Friday, May 21, 2021 8:12 pm

It is tradition for Decorah High School seniors to drive a tractor to school on their last day of class.

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Reports from Decorah PD and Winn. Co. Sheriff

Friday, May 21, 2021 7:25 pm

Decorah Police Officers arrested 43-year-old Jody Duane Shipp of Decorah Wednesday, May 12 at 6:50 p.m., for public intoxication in the 100 block of East Water Street. She was arrested and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail. Winneshiek County Sheriff …

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2,050 postive COVID-19 cases and 35 deaths reported in county

Friday, May 21, 2021 1:00 am

Updated data from the Iowa Department of Health indicated no new COVID-19 cases reported in Winenshiek County in the past seven days.

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Moth species new to Iowa discovered at Luther

Friday, May 21, 2021 12:31 am

A research project at Luther College has uncovered seven moth species never before found in Iowa.

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Explore Decorah with Friday Field Trips on Foot

Thursday, May 20, 2021 8:19 pm

Friday Field Trips on Foot is a partnership offered in June by Decorah Public Library and Upper Explorerland’s Walking School Bus.

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Decorah Schools will follow state mask guidelines

Thursday, May 20, 2021 12:01 pm

Decorah Schools will now leave the mask-wearing issue as a personal decision for students and staff.

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Grants support local food pantry clients

Wednesday, May 19, 2021 10:01 pm

Two grants were recently awarded to the Decorah Community Food Pantry.

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J&J walk-in vaccine clinic here Friday

Wednesday, May 19, 2021 9:54 pm

Winneshiek County Public Health is offering a walk-in J&J COVID-19 vaccine clinic Friday, May 21.

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Council revokes curbside parking spots; amends City code regarding firemen

Wednesday, May 19, 2021 9:42 pm

The Decorah City Council took action at their Monday meeting.

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Library to offer family yoga in June

Wednesday, May 19, 2021 9:41 pm

Movement, mindfulness and stretching will be part of a weekly yoga program here.

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St. Lucas Museum to reopen

Wednesday, May 19, 2021 9:33 pm

St. Lucas German American Museum, Library and Family History Center are set to reopen soon.

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Enrollment open for 2021 Dorian Camp

Wednesday, May 19, 2021 9:29 pm

Deadline is June 6 for registration to the 2021 Virtual Luther Dorian Summer Music Camp.

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