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Prairie wildflower and bird walk at Hayden Prairie May 23

Thursday, May 13, 2021 1:38 pm

Winneshiek County Conservation is hosting a walk at Hayden Prairie on Sunday, May 23.

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Seed Savers Preservation Director earns grant

Thursday, May 13, 2021 3:18 am

Philip Kauth with Seed Savers Exchange has received a $40,000 grant.

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Decorah Library reopening June 1

Wednesday, May 12, 2021 11:39 am

The Decorah Public Library will soon reopen to the public.

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May is Historic Preservation Month

Wednesday, May 12, 2021 4:21 am

Winneshiek Supervisors recently proclaimed May as Historic Preservation Month.

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Public input sought on Highway 52 project

Tuesday, May 11, 2021 11:02 pm

The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking the public input on prposed work on U.S. Highway 52.

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Decorah FFA students perform well at State

Tuesday, May 11, 2021 10:56 pm

Decorah FFA members traveled to Des Moines last month for the State FFA Contest.

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FFA awards presented to area students

Tuesday, May 11, 2021 10:54 pm

The 84th annual Decorah FFA Awards Program was conducted here recently.

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Music students participate in state large group fest

Tuesday, May 11, 2021 10:51 pm

The DHS music department students earned ratings at the state large group music fest May 7.

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Focus remains on budget bills and policy issues

Monday, May 10, 2021 1:30 pm

As we work toward adjournment in the sixteenth week of this legislative session, the focus remains on budget bills and lingering policy issues.

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Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program checks now being distributed

Saturday, May 8, 2021 11:18 am

Coupons are now available to older individuals to use at farmer’s markets.

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Report out-of-state vaccines to local providers

Saturday, May 8, 2021 11:13 am

Those who received a COVID-19 vaccine outside the State of Iowa are urged to report vaccination status to a local health care provider.

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Two DHS envirothon teams bound for state

Saturday, May 8, 2021 10:27 am

Decorah High School set the mark for the highest number of participants testing for the state envirothon contest from one school.

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Winn. County healthcare providers urge reporting of COVID-19 vaccines received out of state

Friday, May 7, 2021 9:52 pm

Winneshiek County healthcare providers ask that county residents who have been vaccinated outside of Iowa to either call their medical provider . . .

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City of Decorah sets benchmark for lifting mask mandate

Friday, May 7, 2021 9:50 pm

When 11,000 Winneshiek County residents have had one vaccination to combat COVID-19, the Decorah city-wide mask mandate will be lifted.

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Cassidy joins Decorah Police Department

Friday, May 7, 2021 9:49 pm

Fallon Cassidy is new to the Decorah Police Department, but not to northeast Iowa. The Hastings, Minn. native attended Luther College …

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Local couple breathe new life into historic building

Thursday, May 6, 2021 1:33 pm

It takes vision to imagine an old building as a vibrant, modern structure maintaining the character of the original. But it takes hard work and meticulous planning to convert that vision into reality.

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DCSD diversifies elementary book offerings

Thursday, May 6, 2021 1:32 pm

Decorah Community School District (DCSD) set a goal to increase the selection of diverse literature in the elementary school.

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Ossian Lutheran Church fundraiser is May 20

Thursday, May 6, 2021 1:31 pm

Ossian Lutheran Church will host a drive through cook-out conducted by the Winneshiek County Cattlemen Thursday, May 20

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Area students excel at State History Day event

Wednesday, May 5, 2021 1:39 pm

Several area students have been honored at the State History Day competition, with two advancing to the national contest.

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“This Place Matters” theme for Historic Preservation Month

Wednesday, May 5, 2021 1:39 am

The Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors recently signed a proclamation designating May as Historic Preservation Month.

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