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Driftless Home & Garden: Peruvian Daffodils
Wednesday, April 26, 2023 2:38 pm
Perhaps it was a warm summer evening in July 1999 when this writer attended a Saturday night Foot Notes folk dance at the Highlandville two-room schoolhouse . . .
Waukon three among 2023 Iowa Junior Duck Stamp winners
Wednesday, April 26, 2023 2:36 pm
The 2023 Iowa Junior Duck Stamp Art contest winners included local entries.
Driftless Outdoors: Small jaws on the move!
Wednesday, April 26, 2023 2:35 pm
Rapidly warming water temperatures in area rivers over the past 10 days are having a profound impact on fish behavior.
Local band members reunite after 45 years
Wednesday, April 26, 2023 2:33 pm
Original members of three local bands will be reuniting on Friday evening of Mother’s Day Weekend, May 12, for one night in downtown Waukon.
Luren Singers annual concert May 7
Wednesday, April 26, 2023 10:51 am
The annual concert featuring the Luren Singers, the Luther College Norskkor, High School Mand iddle School singers will be held on May 7 at 7 p.m. at Decorah Lutheran Church.
DHS Envirothon Team headed to International Competition in Canada
Tuesday, April 25, 2023 2:50 pm
Lucas Arendt, Connor Evelsizer, Gabriel Hiner, Anders Lovstuen, and Aidan Nalean Carlson, members of the “DNR” Envirothon team representing Decorah High School, took first place at the Envirothon State Contest held April 24 at the Jester Park Nature Center near Granger. The team will represent Iowa in the international competition in Canada this summer.
Masking optional at all Gundersen locations
Tuesday, April 25, 2023 9:48 am
Masking for patients, visitors and staff became optional at all Gundersen Health System locations on Monday, April 24.
Disaster proclamation issued for Driftless area counties
Monday, April 24, 2023 9:37 pm
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation earlier this week for 10 counties in response to flooding along the Mississippi River. The governor’s proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of flooding in Allamakee, Clayton, Clinton, Des Moines, Dubuque, Jackson, Lee, Louisa, Muscatine, and Scott counties.
St. Benedict School hosts speech contest
Saturday, April 22, 2023 7:31 am
Twelve St. Benedict students have advanced to the Northeast Iowa Catholic Speech Contest to be held April 23 in Decorah.
April 29 event commemorates Child Abuse Awareness Month
Saturday, April 22, 2023 6:51 am
Across the nation and right here in Northeast Iowa, April is a time to highlight Child Abuse Prevention and raise awareness for the efforts being done to eradicate child abuse. An event April 29 at the Waukon Wellness Center will commemorate the month-long observance of National Child Abuse Awareness.
Learn about driftless daytrips in Winneshiek County
Friday, April 21, 2023 3:30 pm
The public is invited to a presentation by naturalist Larry Reis at 7 p.m. Monday, April 24 in Decorah.
Driftless Home & Garden: Fowlers’ rural home features comfort and wide-open spaces
Friday, April 21, 2023 3:26 pm
A slice of rural life was the dream for Ryan and Sarah (Wicks) Fowler in the construction of their new custom-built home outside Decorah.
Nierling earns FFA’s “Stars Over Iowa” award
Friday, April 21, 2023 6:55 am
A Decorah High School student was among the 2023 Stars Over Iowa winners announced at the 95th Iowa FFA State Leadership Conference at Iowa State University on April 18. A Star Over Iowa was selected in each of the four different areas: Agricultural Placement, Agribusiness, Agriscience, and Agricultural Production. Justin Nierling, son of Matt and Jolene Nierling, of the Decorah FFA Chapter is the 2023 Star in Agribusiness winner. This award category is based on an entrepreneurship/ownership Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program in a non-production agriculture area.
NICC Cresco Center hosting job fair April 24
Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:59 am
Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC), in partnership with Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services, is hosting a job fair at the NICC Cresco Center on Monday, April 24, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Earth Day Festival brings community together for free open house this Saturday
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 12:36 pm
On Saturday, April 22, folks from all over northeast Iowa will gather to celebrate Earth Day in the Community Building at the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to noon.
Archaeo-Blitz to feature Native American song, dance, crafts and food
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 12:20 pm
The pulsating sound of drums and Native American songs will soon echo across the Turkey River valley as they once did centuries ago.
Celebrate ISU Extension and Outreach Week in Winneshiek County
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 12:12 pm
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Week is April 17-22.
Jones Arson and Animal Abuse charge update
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 12:07 pm
The arraignment of Mindy Jones on the Allamakee County felony charges of Arson, First Degree and Animal Abuse was held last week. Jones’ Attorney, Nathaniel Moonen, filed the receipt of the written arraignment of charges and submitted Jones’ plea of Not Guilty as of Friday, April 7.
Give blood (Friday), save lives
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 12:02 pm
An American Red Cross blood donation event will be held Friday in Decorah.
A sauce for (almost) every dish
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 12:00 pm
What foods are in season in Iowa in April?