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Another winter storm warning starts Thursday night

Thursday, January 11, 2024 5:28 am

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warrning for the Driftless area in effect from midnight until 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 13.

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Quilters to meet January 16

Monday, January 8, 2024 8:34 am

The Decorah Area Quilters will postpone their fifth meeting of the year to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16, at ArtHaus in Decorah. ArtHaus follows the Decorah Schools severe weather closures, and the Decorah Area Quilters follow the ArtHaus severe weather closures. The meeting had previously been scheduled Jan. 9.

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Weather advisory announced for Driftless Region

Monday, January 8, 2024 4:24 am

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning in effect for Winneshiek County and the surrounding area from midnight tonight (Monday, Jan. 8) through 6 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10.

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Local students earn essay contest honors

Friday, January 5, 2024 8:57 am

Results are in for the American History Essay Contest sponsored by the Hannah Lee Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

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Luther hosts ‘Dream Week’ Jan. 10-19

Friday, January 5, 2024 2:09 am

Luther College will host Dream Week to honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 10–19. Events, activities and community outreach are planned throughout the week to remember King’s work and legacy and to examine the state of racism, bias, inequity and injustice in the world.

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Betterment Assoc. hosts ‘parklet project’ meeting Jan. 11

Thursday, January 4, 2024 5:45 pm

Downtown business owners and/or property owners within Decorah’s C-3 Central Business Commercial District are invited to an informational meeting regarding a 2024 parklet project aimed at improving safety and enhancing the downtown aesthetic.

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Local program won’t be affected by state’s decision to opt out of federal summer food assistance program

Thursday, January 4, 2024 4:41 pm

A lack of strong focus on nutrition is one reason why the State of Iowa officials said it will not participate in a federal program that provides food assistance for kids during the summer.

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Vermace completes leadership program

Thursday, January 4, 2024 4:23 pm

Shirley Vermace or Decorah, District 3 Supervisor, Winneshiek County successfully completed the inaugural Leading on Purpose Academy, facilitated by the Professional Development Academy in partnership with the National Association of Counties.

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Winter Walking Field Trips announced

Thursday, January 4, 2024 1:53 am

Lace up your boots and grab your winter gear as the Decorah Public Library, in collaboration with Upper Explorerland’s Walking School Bus, invites upper elementary and middle school students (Grades 3-8) to embark on a series of Winter Walking Field Trips in the coming weeks.

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Day Street closure Jan. 3-5

Wednesday, January 3, 2024 3:50 pm

The City of Decorah is notifying residents that the 800 block of Day Street will be closed between Rural Avenue and Pleasant Avenue on Wednesday, Jan. 3, through Friday, Jan. 5.

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