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Decorah School’s 5-year agreement with Mabel-Canton to expire in 2024

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 6:49 am

Emotions ran high at Monday night’s Decorah Community School District (DCSD) Board meeting, as residents packed the meeting room with concerns about the upcoming expiration of a 2019 agreement allowing state funding for Decorah students living in the northern portion of Winneshiek County who choose to attend school across the state line.

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Holiday Lights Fireworks planned in Decorah Dec. 12

Friday, December 8, 2023 4:36 pm

The Holiday Lights fireworks show over downtown Decorah will be launching Tuesday night, Dec. 12, at 6:30.

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WinnMed to launch $50 million facility renovation project

Friday, December 8, 2023 5:10 am

The WinnMed Board of Trustees has approved a $50 million, 2 1/2-year facility expansion and remodeling project in Decorah.

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Winneshiek County Celebration of Life receives funds from local groups

Thursday, December 7, 2023 4:27 am

The December joint meeting of 100+ Women Who Care-Oneota Valley and 100+ Men Who Care: Driftless Chapter was held Tuesday in Decorah.

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Law enforcement officials publish “scam alert”

Thursday, December 7, 2023 3:40 am

Throughout December, there is typically an uptick of organizations requesting donations before the end of the year, and some calls for donations to local law enforcement are not approved.

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Burning Bright concerts in 25th year; benefit event here Dec. 16

Wednesday, December 6, 2023 11:43 pm

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Burning Bright Winter Benefit concerts.
This year’s concerts are on Saturday, Dec. 16, at the United Methodist Church at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
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Kueny accepts Winneshiek County Engineer post

Tuesday, December 5, 2023 4:34 pm

The Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors met in special session Dec. 5, at 9 a.m. to extend an employment offer and contract to Michael Kueny, PE, as Winneshiek County Engineer.

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‘Podeia Podcast” features reflections from Luther alumni

Tuesday, December 5, 2023 4:25 pm

A new podcast presented by Luther College’s Center for Ethics and Public Engagement (The CEPE) in partnership with Luther’s radio station, KWLC, released its first season earlier this year with seven episodes.

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“Holiday Train” to make stops in the area Dec. 8

Monday, December 4, 2023 7:12 am

The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will return this holiday season with multiple stops in the Driftless region.

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Local students raise funds for well in Uganda

Monday, December 4, 2023 4:54 am

Every year, 7th graders at Decorah Middle School immerse themselves in a crosscurricular project aimed to sharpen their skills while also experiencing the benefits of philanthropy.

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