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Salary conversations for Decorah elected officials

Thursday, August 17, 2023 10:44 am

Council members held the first reading of an ordinance that would set the compensation paid to the elected officials, the mayor and council members.

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Mabe’s Pizza turns 70

Thursday, August 17, 2023 9:29 am

These square slices earn distinction at one of Decorah’s most treasured family eateries.

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Winneshiek County Bridge closure begins today

Thursday, August 17, 2023 9:11 am

Located on North Bear Road.

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September book discussions slated

Thursday, August 17, 2023 6:28 am

Decorah Public Library staff will host five book discussions in September. The groups are open to the public and newcomers are encouraged to attend.

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Audition call for NMP Children’s Show

Wednesday, August 16, 2023 9:22 pm

Children in first through eighth grades are invited to audition for the 2023 New Minowa Players Children’s Show, “Two Stories About the Gold Buckskin Whincher”.

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Aug. 24 ribbon cutting celebrates Decorah’s new designation

Wednesday, August 16, 2023 9:15 pm

The Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce, together with community partners, will celebrate Decorah’s newly designated Downtown Cultural & Entertainment District on Thursday, Aug. 24, at 5:45 p.m. with a Ribbon Cutting Event on Washington Street.

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Highway 24 accident results in fatality

Wednesday, August 16, 2023 8:38 pm

The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office received multiple 911 calls at approximately 5:40 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 16, regarding a semi that drove off a bridge over Goddard Creek southwest of Fort Atkinson on Highway 24.

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Canton Day Off: Let the good times roll Aug. 18-20

Wednesday, August 16, 2023 5:56 pm

Canton, Minn., will be booming with music, events and a full schedule of activities and competitions.

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For the Record: Discussing Decorah’s Drinking Water Protection Plan

Wednesday, August 16, 2023 2:21 pm

“We are water rich right now. The meat of this report is an action plan.  Now that we know our capture area and the timing of things, do we need to update our drinking water emergency response plan? If there is a spill, what happens now that we know it’s a smaller area we need to focus on, and things may move faster.”

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Players and fans flock to Canton Thursday nights for league play

Tuesday, August 15, 2023 6:02 pm

Twenty years ago, Canton was a hotbed for slow-pitch softball.

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Little Library now open at Food Pantry

Tuesday, August 15, 2023 1:30 pm

For children and adults “who hunger for food or knowledge.”

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Art in the Park Fine Art Festival celebrates nine years this weekend

Tuesday, August 15, 2023 12:35 pm

Enjoy the weekend in Elkader with art, music, wellness, wine, workshops, kids activities and more

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4 D Barrel Race winners announced

Tuesday, August 15, 2023 10:13 am

The Ted Schrandt Memorial 4-D Barrel Race was held July 15 during the Winneshiek County Fair at the Allen Fadness Memorial Arena.

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Make time to save lives

Tuesday, August 15, 2023 10:10 am

Can you spare 60 minutes to positively impact three families in your community?

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45th annual Czech Days Aug. 18-20

Tuesday, August 15, 2023 10:02 am

This year’s celebration includes a parade Saturday as part of the long list of activities during the three day event.

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Summer means more learning opportunities for local teachers

Tuesday, August 15, 2023 9:26 am

A common misconception held by many is that summertime is “time-off” for area educators.

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DCSD welcomes new teachers and paraeducators

Tuesday, August 15, 2023 9:10 am

The Decorah Community School District is proud to welcome fifteen new teachers and ten new paraprofessionals.

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Kwik Star awarded grant for biodiesel infrastructure

Tuesday, August 15, 2023 8:14 am

The Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) Board approved 35 project applications totaling more than $1.6 million.

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Ridgeway Fire Dept. in search of funding

Tuesday, August 15, 2023 7:55 am

Their current truck is from 1995 and is in need of replacement.

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‘Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over’ project Aug. 18-Sept. 4

Tuesday, August 15, 2023 6:33 am

Last year, during the final weeks of summer (August 1-September 4, 2022), there were 40 traffic fatalities in Iowa; and according to the a spokesman for the Decorah Police Department 30% of those fatalities were alcohol/drug related.

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