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Echoes: Rural kids move to town for high school

Monday, February 3, 2025 9:58 am

Back in 1925, mid-January meant it was time to return to high school classes after Christmas vacation.

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Community blood drives announced

Sunday, February 2, 2025 4:09 am

As LifeServe Blood Center focuses on heart health in February, several blood donation opportunities are scheduled throughout Winneshiek County in the coming weeks.

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Top Decorah speech students advance to state competition

Saturday, February 1, 2025 10:48 pm

Decorah High School speech students participated in a District Large Group Speech Contest on Saturday, Jan. 25, at Turkey Valley High School. Directors said the performers had an excellent showing, earning 31 top Division I ratings out of 33 total entries. The ninth-grade team performed in nine entries, and the varsity team performed in 24 entries.

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Former Decorah school board member joins movement promoting public schools

Thursday, January 30, 2025 7:56 am

The movement aims to support public education by advocating for students and staff as well as pushing back on what members see as negative policies.

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Decorah Schools Nutrition Department earns Healthy Meals Incentives Recognition Awards

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 10:40 pm

Decorah Community School District’s Nutrition Team recently received two Healthy Meals Incentives Recognition Awards for improving the nutritional quality of their school meals.

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February book discussions announced

Monday, January 27, 2025 7:51 am

Decorah Public Library staff will host five book discussions in February. The groups are open to the public and newcomers are encouraged to attend.

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Spring show auditions scheduled Jan. 31, Feb. 1

Saturday, January 25, 2025 3:00 pm

Auditions for “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, the New Minowa Players spring show, will be Saturday, Jan. 31, at 6 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 1, at 11 a.m. at New Minowa Players Theatre, 906 South Mill Street, Decorah.

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Star-studded ‘City of Stars’ at DHS Feb. 2

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 8:00 am

Decorah High School presents “City of Stars,” a memorable evening of musical theater, jazz and popular music, and delicious food on Sunday, Feb. 2, at 5 p.m. at DHS.

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Area students honored at Dorian Vocal Fest

Monday, January 20, 2025 7:59 am

The 2025 Luther College Dorian Vocal Festival was held January 12-13, with nearly 900 high school juniors and seniors from midwestern schools participating in the event in Decorah

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Decorah School Board hears update on artificial intelligence, athletic schedules

Saturday, January 18, 2025 10:15 am

“Be prepared for some more travel and less home events.”

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