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Solar eclipse program March 26

Thursday, March 21, 2024 5:02 pm

The Decorah Public Library will host an enlightening evening program centered around the marvels of solar eclipses, presented by Dr. Tim Folkerts on March 26 at 6 p.m. in the library mezzanine.

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School Board adopts proposed budget figures – District awaits delayed state funding data for schools

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 9:43 am

Budget, black mold, middle school roof and bond referendum discussed.

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April book discussions at Decorah Library

Monday, March 18, 2024 7:59 am

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

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Fort repairs to be discussed at March 22 open house

Sunday, March 17, 2024 11:28 pm

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host an open house on Friday, March 22, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Fort Atkinson State Preserve​, 303 2nd Street, ​Fort Atkinson, to discuss upcoming repairs to several of the historic structures at the preserve.

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‘Handshake’ executive is Luther commencement speaker

Friday, March 15, 2024 6:42 pm

Christine Cruzvergara, chief education strategy officer at Handshake, a networking and job search tool available to students and alumni, will give the 2024 commencement address at 9 a.m. Sunday, May 19, at Luther College’s Carlson Stadium.

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Anders Lovstuen earns national ‘Heart of Arts’ award

Friday, March 15, 2024 6:37 pm

The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has selected Anders
Lovstuen, a multi-activity participant and exemplary student leader at Decorah High
School, as the recipient of the 2024 National High School Heart of the Arts Award.

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NMP show “Fun Home” cast set

Thursday, March 14, 2024 9:29 pm

New Minowa Players and Director Rick Scheffert recently announced the cast for the upcoming production, “Fun Home.” The show is based on the graphic novel of the same name, an autobiographical narrative of Alison Bechdel’s life.

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Historical Society annual meeting April 6

Thursday, March 14, 2024 9:22 pm

The Winneshiek County Historical Society will host the annual meeting and open house on Saturday, April 6, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Individual speech students advance to All-State

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 4:14 pm

Decorah High School’s individual speech participants (coached by Molly Holkesvik, Gabriel Twedt, Carrie Kauffman, Rachel Breitenbach-Dirks, Lyra McKnight, and Annika Krieg) competed Saturday, March 9, at Hampton-Dumont High School. Selected from Decorah’s 58 performances, 50 received I (excellent) ratings. Many advanced to All-State Festival later this month.

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Decorah Library among grant honorees

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 3:01 pm

Decorah Public Library has been selected as one of 310 libraries nationwide to participate in round two of Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities, an American Library Association (ALA) initiative that provides community engagement and accessibility resources to small and rural libraries to help them better serve people with disabilities. The competitive award comes with a $10,000 grant designed to help the library update existing automatic door openers at public entrances and add additional automatic openers to lower-level restrooms.

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