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K9 program receives donation

Sunday, September 3, 2023 7:55 pm

The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office recently ceived a $650 donation for the K9 program from a recent kayak raffle held Aug. 26 at Bluffton Resort & Bar.

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Window air conditioning units have been installed at two Decorah schools

Saturday, September 2, 2023 5:04 pm

In a letter to parents of the Decorah Community School District (DCSD) last week, DCSD Superintendent Tim Cronin reported window air conditioners were installed in classrooms at John Cline Elementary School and West Side Early Childhood Center.

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DHS ranked #2 high school in Iowa

Saturday, September 2, 2023 12:48 am

For the third year in a row, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Decorah High School as the second-best high school across Iowa. This marks the fifth consecutive year DHS was listed in the top two spots.

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Sons of Norway to meet Sept. 19

Friday, September 1, 2023 3:38 pm

The Sons of Norway Valdres Lodge Sept. 19 meeting will feature a presentation by Andrew Ellingsen, Vesterheim’s Director of Folk Art Education.

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Echoes of the Past: Drilling ceased at Bakke Lease

Thursday, August 31, 2023 2:23 pm

The drilling started more than a year ago, and went down to a depth of 3,200 feet, but some time ago the drillers encountered troubles as the top of the eight-inch drill bit broke off, leaving the bit at the depth of 3,200 feet.

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Driftless area farms recognized at State Fair

Thursday, August 31, 2023 2:03 pm

Many area farm families were honored with the distinction of owning a Century Farm or Heritage Farm at the Iowa State Fair.

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Fatal motorcycle accident reported near Waukon

Thursday, August 31, 2023 7:20 am

A northeast Iowa man died Wednesday in a collision involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck towing a trailer.

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WinnMed Community Picnic Thursday

Thursday, August 31, 2023 5:29 am

The public is welcome to WinnMed in Decorah for a picnic event. The Grand Community Picnic is planned for Thursday, Aug. 31, from 4 to 7 p.m.

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Luther grad completes competitive Critical Language Scholarship program

Thursday, August 31, 2023 1:00 am

Luther College recently announced Audrey Fashimpaur, class of 2023, completed the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Spark program – a competitive and intensive 8-week online course where Fashimpaur was immersed in Chinese language and culture to learn Mandarin.

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Public input sought on elimination of Iowa boards, commissions

Wednesday, August 30, 2023 10:58 am

Together with the Boards and Commissions Review Committee, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds is calling for public input on proposed recommendations to reform Iowa’s board and commissions. More than 70 boards and commissions could be eliminated, and many others merged, consolidated and reorganized later this fall.

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