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Whittle murder trial resumed Monday

Monday, February 27, 2023 4:16 pm

The Whittle murder trial resumed Monday with the defense making a motion for acquittal.

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Luther reduces greenhouse gas emissions

Monday, February 27, 2023 3:27 pm

Luther College is announcing that the institution has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by more than 72% since its baseline was established in 2003.

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Individual speech students earn top honors

Monday, February 27, 2023 2:15 pm

Decorah High School (DHS) individual speech students performed well at the district competition recently in Decorah, and many students advanced to state competition.

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Vikes play Tuesday, no school at Decorah

Friday, February 24, 2023 8:47 pm

The Decorah Community School will cancel school Tuesday, February 28 to allow staff and students to support the Vikings.

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Orchestra concert here Feb. 26

Friday, February 24, 2023 9:20 am

The Oneota Valley Community Orchestra presents “An American in Paris” Sunday, Feb. 26, at 3 p.m. in the Decorah High School Auditorium.

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Dairy/Ag Foundation annual meeting slated

Thursday, February 23, 2023 9:26 pm

The annual meeting of the Northeast Iowa Dairy & Agriculture Foundation is Wednesday, March 15.

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County Cattlemen’s candidates announced

Thursday, February 23, 2023 3:13 pm

Winneshiek County Cattlemen’s Association has released the names of candidates for 2023 royalty. The annual beef banquet will be held March 4 in Festina.

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Highway 18 road closure begins March 1

Thursday, February 23, 2023 2:25 pm

A bridge deck replacement project on a U.S. 18 bridge 0.6 miles west of the east junction with U.S. 52 in Clayton County will require closing the roadway to traffic beginning on Wednesday, March 1, until early fall, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s New Hampton construction office.

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Decorah FFA Chapter Celebrates National FFA Week

Wednesday, February 22, 2023 7:01 pm

Throughout the week, FFA members, alumni, sponsors and chapters all over the country raise awareness about the FFA organization and the daily impact it has on its members. 

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Friday at the Fair

Wednesday, February 22, 2023 6:59 pm

Winneshiek County Fair announces Friday’s grandstand entertainment

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A touch of Norway for a unique community event Saturday

Wednesday, February 22, 2023 6:53 pm

Toppling Goliath Brewing Company in Decorah is hosting that experience as part of the first-ever “Koselig: A Day of Cozy Joy” event Saturday, Feb. 25. 

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Snow emergency declared

Tuesday, February 21, 2023 3:09 pm

The City of Decorah has notified residents of a snow emergency in effect starting at midnight tonight (Tuesday) and remaining in effect until Friday, Feb. 24, at 4 p.m.

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Oneota Film Fest returns to downtown Decorah

Tuesday, February 21, 2023 3:04 pm

The Oneota Film Fest returns to downtown Decorah for the 13th annual event March 2-5.

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Situation Report for the upcoming storm

Tuesday, February 21, 2023 2:19 pm

Winneshiek County Emergency Management Coordinator, Sean Snyder, has released a Situation Report for the upcoming storm anticipated from Tuesday through Thursday this week.  

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Luther College Woman’s Club meets Tuesday, February 21

Tuesday, February 21, 2023 2:11 pm

Each year Luther College attracts students from across the United States and around the world. Hear three of them tell their stories at the Luther College Woman’s Club’s next meeting, to be held Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 1:30 p.m

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Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa’s Scholarship application deadline March 8

Tuesday, February 21, 2023 12:17 pm

Students may apply for scholarships available through CFNEIA at www.cfneia.org/scholarships. 

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Robotics team headed to state

Tuesday, February 21, 2023 3:28 am

The Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Men and Women (the junior/senior robotics club team from Decorah High School) earned honors at sub-state competition recently in Bettendorf, and the team members are now headed to the state competition March 3 and 4.

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Local Celebrities, Secret Identities’ offered at library

Monday, February 20, 2023 2:58 pm

A monthly program series called “Local Celebrities, Secret Identities” is continuing at the local library in March.

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Library announces March “Coffee and Creativity’

Monday, February 20, 2023 2:37 pm

Decorah Public Library will continue the “Coffee and Creativity” program series in March.

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DHS speech group brings home coveted banner

Monday, February 20, 2023 3:40 am

A Group Improvisation team from Decorah High School was selected as banner recipient at the recent All-STate Speech Festival in Ames over the weekend.

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