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‘Dementia Friend’ program session April 18

Monday, April 10, 2023 9:24 am

Decorah Public Library and Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging are partnering to host a one-hour informational session for community members about becoming a Dementia Friend.

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Public input sought on upper/lower dam mitigation

Friday, April 7, 2023 1:09 pm

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is exploring options for mitigation of the Upper and Lower Upper Dams on the Upper Iowa River northeast of Decorah.

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Area students meet author

Friday, April 7, 2023 1:08 pm

Last week Decorah Community School District (DCSD) students in grades three through six had the opportunity to meet Erin Soderberg Downing, author of more than 50 books.

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Mass search Friday for missing Minnesota woman

Friday, April 7, 2023 8:24 am

The Winona County Sheriff’s Office, Winona Police Department and the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office have organized a mass search for Madeline Kingsbury on Friday, April 7.

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‘Gravity and Other Myths’ April 15 in Decorah

Thursday, April 6, 2023 3:58 pm

The Luther College Center Stage presents “Gravity & Other Myths: A Simple Space” in the Main Hall of the Center for Faith and Life.

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St. Ben’s students advance to State NHD

Thursday, April 6, 2023 8:37 am

Thirty-eight 6-8th grade St. Benedict students participated in the regional National History Day (NHD) competition on Tuesday, March 22 at Northeast Iowa Community College, and 24 advanced to the state competition.

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‘Common Cause’ conversation slated April 19 at Luther

Thursday, April 6, 2023 8:36 am

Luther College will host Phoebe Ferguson and Keith Plessy, descendants of the 1896 Plessy vs. Ferguson landmark decision, for a conversation with President Jenifer K. Ward at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, in the Center for Faith and Life Recital Hall.

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Luther hosts music tour homecoming concerts

Thursday, April 6, 2023 8:34 am

April is full of musical performances at Luther College. From Minnesota to Wisconsin and back in Iowa, once again Luther College music groups performed for hundreds on the road.

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Jayne Schultz (l) and Lisa Grinna (r) are proud of the progress they have made in ensuring the historical records of Winneshiek County are forever preserved and accessible online. Records are available from 1850-1920 and 1970 to present day. Work continues to bridge the final 50 years’ records.

Recorder’s Office increases digital access

Tuesday, April 4, 2023 11:51 am

In the age of access to more information than a person can use via the internet, the Winneshiek County Recorders office has been working tirelessly and consistently to ensure information contained in their records is available and searchable online.

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Passing the crowns…

Monday, April 3, 2023 4:14 pm

The crowns were passed on to the 2023 Winneshiek County Dairy royalty at the 60th annual Dairy Banquet in Festina Saturday night.

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DCSD joins other Iowa schools in compliance with new bathroom law

Monday, April 3, 2023 4:07 pm

The Decorah Community School District (DCSD) administration has been scrambling to comply with a new lowa law regarding school bathrooms.

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WCHPC receives Country School Association of America award

Monday, April 3, 2023 4:06 pm

“The Scholarship and Artistry Committee commends the efforts of all involved to put this tour book together.”

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DHS Envirothon teams advance to state contest

Monday, April 3, 2023 3:57 pm

It is on to state for two Envirothon teams from Decorah High School following statewide regional competition.

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Housing needs to be addressed at April 4 meeting

Monday, April 3, 2023 3:56 pm

Decorah is participating in Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Community and Economic Development (CED) unit’s Rural Housing Readiness Assessment (RHRA) Program, and the first meeting with CED specialists is April 4 at noon.

 

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Welcome Spring event at Driftless Wetlands Centre April 8

Monday, April 3, 2023 3:56 pm

The Driftless Area Wetlands Centre will host the annual Welcome Spring event and egg hunt at the Driftless Area Wetlands Centre April 8.

 

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Joy Tlou Memorial Award presented to Luther student

Monday, April 3, 2023 3:55 pm

Luther College has awarded the inaugural Joy Tlou Memorial Award to Mychal Shed, Class of ’23.

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New Minowa Players production March 31-April 2

Thursday, March 30, 2023 5:58 pm

New Minowa Players will present “afterlife: a ghost story,” March 30 through April 2.

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Women’s Weekend Out here March 31-April 2

Thursday, March 30, 2023 5:55 pm

Now in its 21st year, Decorah’s Women’s Weekend Out event showcases small business collaboration and spring retail March 31, April 1 and 2.

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DHS musicians perform well at State Festival

Thursday, March 30, 2023 5:50 pm

The Decorah High School Music Department participated in the Iowa High School Music Association State Solo and Small Ensemble Music Festival on Saturday, March 25, at Charles City High School.

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Library Giving Day slated

Thursday, March 30, 2023 5:42 pm

Decorah Public Library’s Online Giving Campaign is April 4.

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