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Goeden house project was ‘just meant to be’

Tuesday, May 4, 2021 2:54 pm

The old saying, “some things are just meant to be,” certainly holds true for Christina and Jordan Goeden of Mabel.

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The Buy Nothing Project

Tuesday, May 4, 2021 2:51 pm

National movement giving locally

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New VMH Medical Clinic increases area provider options

Tuesday, May 4, 2021 2:50 pm

Facility opens in former Mayo Clinic building, Waukon

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Now in the fifteenth week

Monday, May 3, 2021 2:22 pm

This week in the Senate looked very similar to last week as we worked on a number of issues prior to finishing the session for the year. Now in the fifteenth week, the Senate debated several bills, confirmed governor appointments to boards and commissions and continued work on budget bills.

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Reports from Decorah PD and Winn. Co. Sheriff

Monday, May 3, 2021 2:18 pm

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Greetings from the Statehouse

Monday, May 3, 2021 1:23 pm

The Iowa House released our Health and Human Services Budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2022. The budget prioritizes child care, mental health services, telehealth, nursing homes and more.

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O’Rourke to seek supervisor seat vacated by Ashbacher

Monday, May 3, 2021 1:20 pm

Melissa O’Rourke of Decorah has announced her intention to fill the vacancy on the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors for District 2.

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Luna Salon and Boutique opens in Waukon

Thursday, April 29, 2021 2:47 pm

Mother-daughter duo Robin Palmer and Adrianna Rocksvold opened Luna Salon and Boutique, located at 1 East Main Street in Waukon, and already their business is booming.

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Local contractors take stress out of building experience for Fort Atkinson couple

Thursday, April 29, 2021 12:31 pm

As Ken and April Schmitt of Fort Atkinson watch the sunset from their new home, the years of planning and months of construction are dim memories. 

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Cars to kick first dirt this Saturday at Upper Iowa Speedway

Thursday, April 29, 2021 12:04 pm

The Upper Iowa Speedway (UIS) will begin its 2021 racing season Saturday, May 1 with car show, parade and practice race.

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Aase Haugen welcomes back volunteers

Thursday, April 29, 2021 11:59 am

Aase Haugen of Decorah welcomed back visitors during last week’s National Volunteer Week, Sunday, April 18 – Saturday, April 24. 

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2,040 positive COVID 19 cases, 33 deaths in county to date

Wednesday, April 28, 2021 10:00 pm

Iowa Department of Health data released May 2 shows 3 new positive cases in Winneshiek County in the past seven days.

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Your body is a genius

Wednesday, April 28, 2021 3:01 pm

It will often respond positively to almost any realistic physical endeavor; it can survive by sucking nutrition out of items void of any redeeming nutritional content, and your body will continue to amaze with its inherent awesomeness. 

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South Winn to perform “2020” musical this weekend

Wednesday, April 28, 2021 2:56 pm

In a different take on a traditional musical, this year’s South Winneshiek High School musical will be a “revue” – a selection of songs from various shows that are set to a theme, with this year’s theme being “2020.” 

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Sawyer Brown added to Winn Co. Fair entertainment

Wednesday, April 28, 2021 2:44 pm

Sawyer Brown will replace Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.

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“99 Counties for Climate Action” event is May 4

Wednesday, April 28, 2021 1:52 pm

Local activists are hosting an online climate action session for Winneshiek County.

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DHS earns top spot in Iowa rankings

Wednesday, April 28, 2021 11:58 am

Decorah High School (DHS) has been rated #1 in Iowa, according to a U.S. News and World Report.

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Decorah Farmers Market opens May 1

Tuesday, April 27, 2021 2:31 pm

The Decorah Farmers Market will reopen for the 2021 outdoor season on Saturday, May 1, at 8 a.m. on the corner of River Street and Heivly Street downtown Decorah. 

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Cafeteria to Community’ offered at Luther College

Monday, April 26, 2021 7:50 pm

Luther College is working to limit food waste and feed those in need.

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WCPH to host J&J clinics this Tuesday, Thursday

Monday, April 26, 2021 3:11 pm

Winneshiek County Public Health (WCPH) will be holding two walk-in clinics this week for the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) one shot only coronavirus vaccination.

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