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Bookmarks for Burr Oak; Youth entrepreneur’s creations benefit Laura museum

Monday, March 1, 2021 9:44 pm

Job Cronin is not your typical 9-year-old. Cronin has become famous in the area thanks to a birthday donation.

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Nursing school during a pandemic

Sunday, February 28, 2021 9:20 pm

At the onset of COVID-19, the entire Luther student body was sent home to finish the semester virtually. For junior nursing students like myself, in the midst of completing a majority of our clinical practicum at Mayo Clinic, this was tough.

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Echoes of Nature at ArtHaus

Sunday, February 28, 2021 9:17 pm

Artist and Decorah resident Lucille Bjerke’s “Echoes of Nature” show is now on display

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SW boys punch their ticket to state

Sunday, February 28, 2021 2:26 pm

It will be the first state appearance for the Warriors since 1987.

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Winneshiek Pheasants Forever event is April 3

Saturday, February 27, 2021 8:56 pm

The Winneshiek Pheasants Forever 35th Annual banquet will be held Saturday, April 3.

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Love stories

Friday, February 26, 2021 10:47 pm

The Driftless Journal thanks Aase Haugen Senior Services for their assistance in creating this series of marriage memories and advice for our readers…

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Winneshiek County again receiving COVID-19 vaccinations

Friday, February 26, 2021 8:51 pm

The Winneshiek County COVID-19 Planning Committee has announced that vaccine is again being delivered to the county, allowing vaccinations to resume. 

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Snow Business: Decorah City Engineer Bril speaks on snow removal

Friday, February 26, 2021 6:34 pm

It takes the concerted effort of eight full-time City employees to remove snow from Decorah’s streets following a weather event.

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Klimesh’s Corner: sixth week of session

Thursday, February 25, 2021 9:59 pm

This was the sixth week of the 2021 legislative session. The Senate passed several bills during the week, discussing a number of topics such as education funding, increasing flexibility of continuing education requirements, and the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

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Decorah library now open for limited in-person access

Thursday, February 25, 2021 4:53 pm

Decorah Public Library staff have prepared to implement “Green Zone” express in-person services.

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Former Luther Regent and Mariott CEO Arne Sorenson passes from pancreatic cancer

Thursday, February 25, 2021 4:48 pm

Luther speaks of Sorenson’s impact on the institution

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Decorah Public Library announces March book discussions

Thursday, February 25, 2021 2:05 pm

Decorah Public Library staff are hosting four book discussions in March. The groups are open to the public and newcomers are encouraged to attend. 

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Greetings from the Statehouse

Wednesday, February 24, 2021 9:53 pm

I took a moment to recognize our former State Representative Paul Johnson on the House floor this week.

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Implement dealer questions county’s tractor purchase

Wednesday, February 24, 2021 9:27 pm

Koshatka Farm Equipment co-owner Zach Gooder addressed the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors regarding a recent tractor purchase at their Monday, Feb. 22 meeting.

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Ending 2020 with vows

Wednesday, February 24, 2021 4:22 pm

Lensings wed on NYE

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K9 Frisbee spring league begins March 4

Tuesday, February 23, 2021 5:37 pm

Decorah’s K9 Frisbee Toss & Fetch spring league kicks off Thursday, March 4 at 4:30 p.m. at the North Winneshiek football field.

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Decorah eagle found dead near Iowa City

Tuesday, February 23, 2021 5:36 pm

An eagle fledged at the Decorah Fish Hatchery nest last year has died.

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Winneshiek County issues weekly COVID-19 vaccine update

Tuesday, February 23, 2021 5:10 pm

The Winneshiek County COVID-19 Planning Committee continues to meet and review status within the county regarding the vaccine and its distribution. 

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Documentary chronicling Norton family journey debuts today

Tuesday, February 23, 2021 3:42 pm

Life changed in a moment for Chris Norton on Oct. 16, 2010. The first-year Norse football player dove for a tackle on a kickoff. A collision with his opponent’s leg left Norton motionless on the turf.

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Echoes of the Past: Sattre ladies donate linoleum

Monday, February 22, 2021 10:13 pm

ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO: The ladies from Sattre donated the new linoleum for the toilet room floor of the Rest Rooms in Decorah.

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