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No July 17 Winneshiek County Supervisors meeting

Friday, July 14, 2023 10:36 am

The Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors will not be meeting Monday, July 17 for their regularly scheduled weekly meeting.

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‘Airing of the Quilts’ 2023

Thursday, July 13, 2023 11:12 am

The 4th annual “Airing of the Quilts” quilt show sponsored by NorthEast Iowa Quilters’ Guild was held Thursday evening, July 6, in several Decorah neighborhoods. Hundreds of quilts were displayed on front porches, over mailboxes, on fences and on decks …

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Fairgrounds wired for internet

Thursday, July 13, 2023 10:56 am

Work has recently been completed at the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds, connecting the newly-constructed Community Building to the MetroNet, using American Rescue Plan Act funding. The City of Decorah and County IT directors collaborated to get fiber internet to the fairgrounds for this Board of Supervisors-approved project.

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Ding-a-Lings keep music alive

Thursday, July 13, 2023 8:41 am

Wellington Place Handbell Choir shares patriotic tunes

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Decorah to be featured on Wisconsin PBS program

Thursday, July 13, 2023 4:29 am

Actor, comedian and television host John McGivern travels the Upper Midwest to celebrate the people who live there and the unique attractions, history and businesses of each community. Decorah will be featured in season three of his show, John McGivern’s Main Streets, with filming taking place Tuesday, July 18 – Friday, July 21.
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VA Mobile Resource Fair in Decorah July 19

Thursday, July 13, 2023 4:02 am

The VA Mobile Resource Fair sponsored by Iowa City VA Health Care System will be in Decorah Wednesday, July 19.

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2023 Fest honorees announced

Wednesday, July 12, 2023 3:54 pm

Nordic Fest in Decorah is a celebration of all things Scandinavian, but this year’s 56th Fest is also an opportunity to honor those community members who have provided distinguished service year after year. This week, the Nordic Fest Board released the names of the 2023 award winners to be honored at the Fest (July 27-29 in Decorah).

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Reports from the Winneshiek County Sheriff

Wednesday, July 12, 2023 3:45 pm

The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Decorah Police Department with a disturbance call . . .

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Lanesboro Chamber announces new executive director

Wednesday, July 12, 2023 3:42 pm

The Lanesboro Area Chamber of Commerce (LACC) recently announced the hiring of Melissa Vander Plas as its next executive director.

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Tractor and Farm Safety Training for youth

Wednesday, July 12, 2023 3:39 pm

The youth tractor and farm safety certification program provides youth 14 years and older the opportunity to learn about safe equipment operation and general farm safety.

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Toppling Goliath earns four gold medals at 2023 Championship

Wednesday, July 12, 2023 2:25 am

Decorah-based Toppling Goliath Brewing was named the prestigious 2023 Grand National Champion after securing four gold medals at the 2023 U.S. Beer Championship in Oxford, Ohio recently.

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2023 Winneshiek County Fair Royalty crowned

Tuesday, July 11, 2023 4:00 pm

Winneshiek County Fair Queen Brynn Storhoff was crowned Tuesday afternoon. 2023 Fair Princess is Autumn Schmitt.

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New sauna and wellness spa opens doors in Decorah

Tuesday, July 11, 2023 3:45 pm

Salú Sauna + Wellness Spa offers next-level health and healing, hosting an open house on Thursday, July 13.

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Iowa’s Free Hay and Straw Directory

Tuesday, July 11, 2023 9:35 am

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship offers a free, searchable online directory to connect Iowa farmers who have hay or straw to sell with buyers who are interested in purchasing it.

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Sand Townhall in Decorah Thursday

Tuesday, July 11, 2023 9:34 am

State Auditor Rob Sand will hold a Winneshiek County Townhall on Thursday, July 13, at 7:30 p.m.

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Southeast Minnesota state highway sealing project begins July 10

Monday, July 10, 2023 9:10 am

Motorists traveling on various state highways in Fillmore, Olmsted, Rice, Wabasha and Freeborn counties should plan for extra travel time.

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‘Biggest Little Fair in Iowa’ Winneshiek County Fair runs July 11-15

Monday, July 10, 2023 1:05 am

The county fair starts months before the actual fair itself, with local organizers hard at work bustling in preparations for the five-day festival.

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Star City Film Festival in Lansing July 14-16

Saturday, July 8, 2023 10:12 am

The 5th Annual Star City Film Festival has been scheduled, this time with new Lansing locations: The Red Barn Resort and TJ Hunter’s.

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Fishing Conditions from the Iowa DNR

Saturday, July 8, 2023 9:12 am

Grab a pole and enjoy these lazy days of summer.

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Sheriff’s Office report shows sharp increase in felony-level crimes

Saturday, July 8, 2023 3:15 am

The first half of 2023 has continued to be busy for the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office, with a sharp increase in felony-level crimes in the area.

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