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Mikota thankful for emergency response
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 11:02 am
Kenny Mikota of rural Calmar can attest to the importance of CPR and AEDs. This past fall, when Mikota experienced cardiac arrest at T’d Up Fitness in Decorah, his daughter Carrie Hovey, who had been working out with her dad, jumped into action.
Driftless Health: When seconds count… CPR and AEDs save lives
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 10:58 am
Every year in the U.S., more than 435,000 people die from cardiac arrest (when the heart stops beating) due to coronary artery and heart disease, obesity, trauma, smoking, high cholesterol and other causes.
Old water service line springs a leak in downtown Decorah
Monday, January 22, 2024 3:45 pm
Decorah’s Water Street was closed between Winnebago and Washington Streets, beginning Monday morning, due to a water service line that was leaking.
Arthaus seeks creative artists
Monday, January 22, 2024 9:22 am
ArtHaus in Decorah invites creators of all genres and ages to participate in the upcoming Community Art Showcase, running Feb. 2-29, an Emerging Artists Exhibition in the spring, and the Art on Washington event in June.
Free concert for all ages Feb. 3
Monday, January 22, 2024 3:41 am
A fun-filled literacy concert by Mr. Taylor’s Musical Classroom is planned at the Decorah Public Library Feb. 3 at 10 a.m. in the library mezzanine.
Elementary students embrace “Dream Week”
Sunday, January 21, 2024 8:59 pm
Decorah early childhood and elementary students recently participated in “Dream Week” festivities to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Blood Drive slated Jan. 25
Sunday, January 21, 2024 10:14 am
Recent winter weather caused blood drive cancellations impacting the community blood supply. LifeServe Blood Center is urging
community members to roll up a sleeve and give blood donation a try on Jan. 25 in Decorah.
Driftless Health: Popular medications show weight loss success, but experts say they’re not for everyone
Friday, January 19, 2024 3:47 pm
Cripe cautions that these drugs aren’t a cure of obesity and says they certainly aren’t meant for those only looking to shed a few extra pounds gained over the holidays. With any type of disease management, to sustain the desired results, the medications need to be taken indefinitely.
Greetings from the Statehouse: Condition of the State
Friday, January 19, 2024 1:57 pm
On Monday, Jan. 8, the House began the second session of the 90th General Assembly with typical formalities.
Decorah Restaurant Week Jan. 22-28
Friday, January 19, 2024 7:01 am
Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce, together with 18 participating restaurants, recently announced the launch for Decorah’s first-ever Restaurant Week on Monday, Jan. 22. The week-long event is a celebration of the Decorah Area eateries and a chance for residents and visitors to enjoy special dishes, unique promotions, and deals.
Pulling together: Ronald McDonald House keeps families close
Thursday, January 18, 2024 8:42 am
“Our world turned upside down,” said Amber Einck, as she recalled the day her five-year-old son was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia T-Cell.
DHS students named Dorian Vocal Fest semi-finalists
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 10:50 pm
The 2024 Luther College Dorian Vocal Festival was held Jan. 7-8 and nearly 1,000 high school juniors and seniors from Midwest schools participated. Several Decorah students were featured in the solo competition.
Disney’s “Descendants – the Musical” opens Jan. 18
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 2:28 pm
Imprisoned on the Isle of the Lost – home of the most infamous villains who ever lived – the teenage children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar and Cruella De Ville have never ventured off the island, until now.
Driftless Health: Keeping allergy and asthma symptoms under control in the new year
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 2:24 pm
According to Dr. Knox, here are five “free” resolutions for those suffering from allergies or asthma.
Driftless Health: Emerging Whole Wellness brings new energy to the Driftless area
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 2:04 pm
“I have been a nurse since I was 25 years old, and behavioral health is my background, and I found that what people were really needing was a place of connection,” Meinecke said. “The more research they do, the more they’re finding that healing has so much to do with connection and feeling safe in your body — and your nervous system settling enough to heal.”
Driftless Health: Boosting the body’s feel-good chemical
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 1:56 pm
How to increase feelings of wellness naturally
Minnesota and Wisconsin DNRs partner to capture 323 invasive carp
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 1:52 pm
Largest single capture in Minnesota/Wisconsin waters
Reports from the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 10:52 am
Ezekiel Larson, 24, of West Union, was arrested and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail Dec. 29 at 2:45 p.m., on a Floyd County arrest warrant for failure to appear. Jeffrey Schmitt, 42, of Fort Atkinson, was arrested and booked …
Camp Ewalu to host Winter Family Fun Day Saturday
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 10:44 am
Sledding, snowshoeing, scavenger hunt, guided hikes plus indoor activities planned!
Cattle in the Green Program series to be held in Postville
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 10:42 am
Cattle in the Green is a five-part series on farm business management designed to assist cattle producers with a new way of looking at management and economic decisions. Instead of the traditional focus on working harder, this series focuses on effective strategies to work smarter and more profitable.