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It’s a record! DHS students earn 18 all-state speech nominations

Tuesday, March 14, 2023 2:07 pm

The DHS speech team and coaches have learned the judges at Saturday’s Individual Speech State Contest selected a record 18 Decorah performances as outstanding, receiving All-State Speech nominations.

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Dairy Banquet is April 1

Tuesday, March 14, 2023 12:44 pm

The 60th annual Winneshiek County Dairy Banquet will be Saturday, April 1, at the Festina Community Center. The meal will be served from 7 to 8 p.m. with the awards program starting at 8 p.m. The meal will consist of …

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ExCel grants are available for summer study

Tuesday, March 14, 2023 12:38 pm

With summer around the corner, it’s time for Decorah area teens in grades 6-11 to consider applying for Decorah Community School District (DCSD) Foundation ExCel grants for summer enrichment experiences.

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Charges filed in 2022 Waukon fire investigation

Monday, March 13, 2023 10:19 pm

Mindy Jo Jones is being charged with Arson- 1st degree (class B felony).

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Luther commencement is May 21: Alum Sharran Srivatsaa will deliver address

Monday, March 13, 2023 9:20 pm

Luther College has announced alum Sharran Srivatsaa will be the 2023 commencement speaker in May.

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Funds established to support area food pantry

Monday, March 13, 2023 3:34 pm

The Decorah Community Food Pantry of Winneshiek County has established two funds with the Winneshiek County Community Foundation to support the organization’s work to share food with Iowans facing food insecurities.

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K9 Drago is now on the force

Monday, March 13, 2023 2:32 pm

The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office is welcoming the newest K9 member of our team while saying goodbye to another.

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Graphics, Inc. still printing for public, just not newspapers

Monday, March 13, 2023 9:22 am

For many years, Graphics, Inc., of Calmar focused on printing solely newspapers on what was known as “the big press.” Over the past decade, they have also grown their digital printing offerings, and today, they continue to offer a wide array of digital printing services.

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Night of Plays’ offered by DMS students March 16

Sunday, March 12, 2023 1:00 pm

Students at the Decorah Middle School will present “A Night of Plays” Thursday, March 16.

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April book discussions slated

Saturday, March 11, 2023 4:27 pm

Public book discussions are scheduled in April at the Decorah Public Library.

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New Minowa Players seek show directors

Friday, March 10, 2023 9:59 pm

The New Minowa Players Board of Directors has issued a call for show directors for the 2023-2024 season.

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Decorah’s Midge Kjome to present program

Friday, March 10, 2023 4:31 pm

Historian and genealogist Midge Kjome presents a program on the life of Arne Fjellbu March 25.

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Snow emergency through March 13

Friday, March 10, 2023 1:42 am

The City of Decorah has issued a snow emergency starting at midnight Thursday, March 9, through Monday, March 13 at 4 p.m.

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Luther announces staff promotions

Thursday, March 9, 2023 9:35 am

Current faculty members have earned promotions at Luther College.

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After Dark’ series offered at Porter House: Two guest speakers scheduled

Monday, March 6, 2023 7:13 pm

Decorah’s Porter House Museum will offer two programs for its spring lecture series “After Dark” at the museum parlor Tuesday, March 18, and Tuesday, April 4.

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ArtHaus Director among state honorees

Sunday, March 5, 2023 4:49 pm

More than 180 Iowans came together recently to celebrate the remarkable contributions of Iowans in Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Dubuque, Hampton, Iowa City, Marshalltown and Mason City who have left their mark on Iowa through the arts. Among the honorees was Shannon Dallenbach Durbin of Decorah.

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Grow it. Eat it grant awarded to Decorah Schools

Sunday, March 5, 2023 3:32 pm

The Decorah Community School District (DCSD) has received a “Grow it. Eat it Sub-Grant” through the USDA Farm to School Grant program.

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Iowa’s high school graduation rate holds steady

Sunday, March 5, 2023 10:32 am

Long-term trend shows increase despite slight .3 percent dip for the second post-pandemic graduating class

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Bowlers sought for youth mentoring bowl-a-thon

Saturday, March 4, 2023 8:24 pm

Youth Mentoring at Helping Services for Youth & Families is hosting a Bowl-A-Thon Sunday, March 26, at King Pin Entertainment Center in Decorah.

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Starting seeds indoors

Friday, March 3, 2023 10:28 pm

Starting garden flower and vegetable plants in the home can provide the home gardener with enjoyment as well as some definite advantages.

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