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Luren Singers host Sangerfest June 8

Monday, May 27, 2024 1:42 am

The Luren Singers are the host chorus for Sangerfest this June in Decorah.

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Driftless area students earn 2024 DAR honors

Sunday, May 26, 2024 3:41 am

Recently several area students were recognized by the Hannah Lee Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).

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Summer Reading Program kickoff May 31

Friday, May 24, 2024 9:56 am

Decorah Public Library recently announced the kickoff of its Summer Reading Program with a Picnic Party at Phelps Park.

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DCSD Revenue Purpose Statement special election set for Sept. 10

Friday, May 24, 2024 8:21 am

Decorah Community School District voters will go to the polls two times in 2024.

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DHS junior focuses on helping classmates with ‘Laptops Without Borders’ program; Laptop donations welcome

Thursday, May 23, 2024 12:16 pm

“Having grown up surrounded by technology, I believe in equal access to the internet, a sentiment shared by the United Nations in 2016 when it recognized internet access as a human right.”

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Vesterheim to restore Water Street building

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 12:16 pm

Remodeling work plans are set to happen in 2024 with the goal of opening the remodeled space for forging classes in 2025.

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McGregor native earns 2024 Jenson Medal at Luther

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 6:35 am

Luther College graduating senior Matilda Koeller received the college’s Elizabeth A. and Paul G. Jenson Medal for the class of 2024. The announcement was made during the commencement ceremony Sunday, May 19.

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Law enforcement seat belt campaign under way

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 5:41 am

The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) is partnering with law enforcement across Iowa to support the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Click It, Don’t Risk It high-visibility enforcement effort. The national seat belt campaign, which coincides with the Memorial Day holiday, is May 20-June 2, 2024.

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Library hosts June book discussions

Monday, May 20, 2024 4:46 am

Decorah Public Library staff will host five book discussions in June. The groups are open to the public and newcomers are encouraged to attend. Anyone interested should call the library at 382-3717 to learn more or to reserve a book. Email ktorresdal@decorahlibrary.org to be added to any of the five groups’ email distribution lists. Funds for multiple copy sets were  provided by Friends of Decorah Public Library.

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Decorah’s 175th celebration June 15

Monday, May 20, 2024 4:38 am

The City of Decorah will commemorate the town’s 175th Anniversary – the Dodransbicentennial – Saturday, June 15.
The public is invited to a short program at 10 a.m. at Vesterheim Commons on Water Street on the morning of the 15th. Visits to historic locations around the community are encouraged, and special tours, events and family activities are planned.

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