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Luther College faculty helps develop VIISTA program to train immigrant advocates

Saturday, March 6, 2021 10:25 pm

Susan Schmidt, Luther College assistant professor of social work, is part of a team that has developed the Villanova Interdisciplinary Immigration Studies Training for Advocates (VIISTA) program at Villanova University, Villanova, Pa.

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Greetings from the Statehouse

Saturday, March 6, 2021 9:18 pm

In addition to regularly scheduled committee meetings, subcommittee assignments and floor debate, I have been busy with other activities this week. Zoom meetings have become the norm during the COVID-19 pandemic to bring people together.

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New Minowa Players cast announced

Saturday, March 6, 2021 5:18 am

Clue State-At-Home’ will be performed April 18-21 by Decorah’s New Minowa Players.

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Klimesh’s Corner – Week 7

Friday, March 5, 2021 9:16 pm

The seventh week of session was busier as many bills moved out of committee. Next week is the first funnel week of this legislative session, meaning all Senate policy bills need to be out of Senate committees in order to be considered for the rest of the year.

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St. Benedict Students advance to state National History Day Contest

Friday, March 5, 2021 9:03 pm

Seventeen St. Benedict 6th -8th grade students will advance to the virtual Iowa contest of the annual National History Day competition in April.

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Dry Run Park project approved

Friday, March 5, 2021 8:20 pm

At their Monday, March 1 meeting the Decorah City Council passed Resolution 3171, approving the Dry Run Park project.

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Iowa Department of Health offering new website

Friday, March 5, 2021 6:33 pm

A new website will be offered starting March 8 to help older Iowans find COVID-19 vaccine locations.

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Decorah Middle School plays March 11

Friday, March 5, 2021 2:18 pm

Decorah 7th and 8th graders present a “Night of Plays” online March 11.

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Decorah man wins lottery prize

Thursday, March 4, 2021 7:55 am

A decorah man is $100,000 richer after winning a lottery prize.

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Easter Egg Hunt here March 28

Thursday, March 4, 2021 7:50 am

Decorah Park & Recreation’s annual Easter Egg Hunt is planned at Will Baker Park later this month.

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Luther College hosts Women’s History Month celebrations

Wednesday, March 3, 2021 10:45 pm

All events are free and open to the public.

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Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce goes virtual for gala fundraiser

Wednesday, March 3, 2021 8:15 pm

The 2021 Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce Virtual Gala will be held Friday, March 12 from 8-10 p.m.

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Driftless Foodie: Turkey and Fire Roasted Corn Stuffed Poblanos with Avocado-Lime Crem

Wednesday, March 3, 2021 6:37 pm

I love when a new recipe that I’ve written works out the first time.

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Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Jordan Davis to headline 2021 Winn. Co. Fair

Wednesday, March 3, 2021 5:58 pm

Grandstand entertainment for the 2021 Winneshiek County Fair has been announced. 

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Reports from Decorah PD and Winn Co. Sheriff

Wednesday, March 3, 2021 5:37 pm

Decorah Police On Jan. 22, at approximately 10:32 p.m., Brenden Poole, age 24, of Decorah, entered the Subway on College Drive after the business was closed. Poole left with a cash box containing $300. Poole was with Curtis Wilkins, age …

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National Eagle Center to host annual SOAR festival

Wednesday, March 3, 2021 4:55 pm

The National Eagle Center is preparing to host its annual SOAR With The Eagles festival. Due to pandemic, this year’s festival will be virtual and is titled “SOAR Differently.”

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DHS speech students advance to March 11 competition

Wednesday, March 3, 2021 3:05 pm

Fifty-three Decorah High School performances earned top ratings at the recent speech contest and advance to state competition March 11.

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Judy Vickerman

Wednesday, March 3, 2021 10:00 am

Judy Kay Vickerman, age 71, of Mabel, Minn., loving wife, mother, and grandmother left this Earth way too early on Friday, February 26, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester surrounded by family. She was undoubtedly welcomed into heaven by …

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Collins announces Decorah expansion

Tuesday, March 2, 2021 10:26 pm

Collins Aerospace has announced a 6,500 square foot expansion of its Decorah facility.

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Waukon native grows STEM skills in Iowa classrooms

Tuesday, March 2, 2021 3:42 pm

Farm to table but in a classroom setting.

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