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Nierling earns FFA’s “Stars Over Iowa” award

Friday, April 21, 2023 6:55 am

A Decorah High School student was among the 2023 Stars Over Iowa winners announced at the 95th Iowa FFA State Leadership Conference at Iowa State University on April 18. A Star Over Iowa was selected in each of the four different areas: Agricultural Placement, Agribusiness, Agriscience, and Agricultural Production. Justin Nierling, son of Matt and Jolene Nierling, of the Decorah FFA Chapter is the 2023 Star in Agribusiness winner. This award category is based on an entrepreneurship/ownership Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program in a non-production agriculture area. 

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South Winn grad is new State FFA President

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 9:21 am

Holly Schmitt, a South Winneshiek High School graduate, was recently elected President of the Iowa FFA Association at convention ceremonies in Ames. Currently a sophomore majoring in agriculture education and hospitality management at Iowa State University, the new State President is the daughter of Greg and Sara Schmitt of Waucoma.

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DNA and genealogy program April 24

Monday, April 17, 2023 3:57 pm

The Decorah Genealogy Association welcomes Dr. Johnathan Storlie back to Decorah for its monthly membership meeting.

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Decorah street closures start April 17

Monday, April 17, 2023 8:33 am

The City of Decorah is notifying residents that there will be several street and lane closures occurring the week of April 17. The closures are outlined as follows: Starting the morning of Monday, April 17, the intersection of Day Street …

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Decorah School District salary negotiations continue

Friday, April 14, 2023 8:39 am

In an ongoing effort to retain veteran teachers and attract new teachers to the Decorah Community School District (DCSD), representatives from the District continued salary negotiations for the 2023-24 contracts with members of the Decorah Education association (DEA) Thursday afternoon.

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New Minowa Players summer musical auditions April 22-23

Thursday, April 13, 2023 9:02 pm

Auditions for New Minowa Players’ summer production of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” will be held April 22 and 23, at the New Minowa Players Theatre, 906 South Mill Street, Decorah. There are 5 principal acting roles plus an acting ensemble of an additional 20-25 individuals. The acting ensemble will play supporting and cameo roles including Romani, gargoyles, soldiers, and citizens of Paris.

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Foundation’s annual report available on website

Thursday, April 13, 2023 9:01 pm

The Winneshiek County Community Foundation’s 2022 annual report is now available on the Community Foundation’s website at www.winneshiekccf.org.

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Burn ban for Winneshiek County

Thursday, April 13, 2023 9:00 pm

A burn ban has gone into effect in Winneshiek County effective April 13.

 

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Teacher salary talks under way

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 11:52 am

Educators in Decorah are proposing a 4.92% increase in compensation as negotiations begin for the 2023-24 school year.

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May 6 DECORIDE to benefit Free Clinic

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 9:05 am

Luther College students are organizing a cycling fundraiser with all proceeds going to the Decorah Free Clinic (DFC). DECORIDE will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 6, on the Trout Run Trail in Decorah.

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