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DHS senior is Presidential Scholar semifinalist

Thursday, April 27, 2023 1:26 pm

Justin Berlage of Decorah High School has been named a semifinalist for the 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars program, one of the highest honors bestowed upon graduating high school seniors in the country.

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St. Ben’s students advance to National History Day finals

Wednesday, April 26, 2023 9:25 pm

Four students from St. Benedict School have advanced to the National History Day finals this summer in Maryland.

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Eva Kriemelmeyer takes top spot at NHD Competition

Wednesday, April 26, 2023 9:24 pm

Decorah Home School Assistance Program (HSAP) student Eva Kriemelmeyer received first place in the junior (grades 6-8) individual performance category at the state National History Day competition in Des Moines on April 24, and she will move on to the National Competition in June.

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Two DMS students headed to National History Day contest

Wednesday, April 26, 2023 9:23 pm

Two Decorah Middle School students recently qualified for the National History Day competition which will be held June 11-15 at the University of Maryland.

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Luren Singers annual concert May 7

Wednesday, April 26, 2023 10:51 am

The annual concert featuring the Luren Singers, the Luther College Norskkor, High School Mand iddle School singers will be held on May 7 at 7 p.m. at Decorah Lutheran Church.

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DHS Envirothon Team headed to International Competition in Canada

Tuesday, April 25, 2023 2:50 pm

Lucas Arendt, Connor Evelsizer, Gabriel Hiner, Anders Lovstuen, and Aidan Nalean Carlson, members of the “DNR” Envirothon team representing Decorah High School, took first place at the Envirothon State Contest held April 24 at the Jester Park Nature Center near Granger. The team will represent Iowa in the international competition in Canada this summer.

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Disaster proclamation issued for Driftless area counties

Monday, April 24, 2023 9:37 pm

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation earlier this week for 10 counties in response to flooding along the Mississippi River. The governor’s proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of flooding in Allamakee, Clayton, Clinton, Des Moines, Dubuque, Jackson, Lee, Louisa, Muscatine, and Scott counties.

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St. Benedict School hosts speech contest

Saturday, April 22, 2023 7:31 am

Twelve St. Benedict students have advanced to the Northeast Iowa Catholic Speech Contest to be held April 23 in Decorah.

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April 29 event commemorates Child Abuse Awareness Month

Saturday, April 22, 2023 6:51 am

Across the nation and right here in Northeast Iowa, April is a time to highlight Child Abuse Prevention and raise awareness for the efforts being done to eradicate child abuse. An event April 29 at the Waukon Wellness Center will commemorate the month-long observance of National Child Abuse Awareness.

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Driftless Home & Garden: Fowlers’ rural home features comfort and wide-open spaces

Friday, April 21, 2023 3:26 pm

A slice of rural life was the dream for Ryan and Sarah (Wicks) Fowler in the construction of their new custom-built home outside Decorah.

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