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Decorah wedding plays out as international pandemic grows

Monday, February 22, 2021 8:43 pm

Couple says “I Do” in family pasture on a beautiful Sunday afternoon in April

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DHS speech students earn 8 All-State nominations

Sunday, February 21, 2021 11:40 pm

Eight Decorah High School students’ performances were judged outstanding at the state contest Feb. 8.

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Snow emergency in effect through Feb. 22

Sunday, February 21, 2021 8:13 pm

The City of Decorah is notifying residents that a snow emergency will be in effect starting Sunday, Feb. 21 at 5 p.m. The snow emergency will be in effect until Monday, Feb. 22 at 5 p.m.

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Greetings from the Statehouse

Sunday, February 21, 2021 3:24 am

This week the House debated several bills on the floor. Many of the bills found strong bipartisan support.  Action included six bills of significance that address a shared priority to support child care options across Iowa.

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Homes for Iowa addresses housing shortage

Sunday, February 21, 2021 2:26 am

Program provides moderately-priced homes

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Cute, Cuddly and for a cause: “Adoptables” project by youth entrepreneur benefits Humane Society of NEIA

Saturday, February 20, 2021 2:13 am

Decorah eighth grader Hannah Arendt has a message for anyone considering adding an animal to their family. Choose adoption.

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Decorah Public Library expands tech access; book browsing still not available

Friday, February 19, 2021 9:33 pm

Decorah Public Library staff began the implementation of “Yellow Zone” services in response to Winneshiek County’s 14-day average COVID-19 positivity rates being around 8%. 

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Klimesh’s Corner

Friday, February 19, 2021 9:20 pm

The fifth week of the legislative session included more debate on important education issues, as well as continuing our work in subcommittees and committees.

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Winneshiek County’s weekly COVID-19 vaccination shipment for current week delayed

Friday, February 19, 2021 5:01 pm

Winneshiek County Public Health has received notification that this week’s COVID-19 vaccine shipment is delayed due to extreme weather . . . 

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Dahlen rezoning tabled by council

Friday, February 19, 2021 3:55 pm

The proposed rezoning of property owned by Allen and Patricia Dahlen failed to gain approval.

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Petersons greet their future as a family

Friday, February 19, 2021 2:05 pm

They found each other at Fareway.

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A Celebration of all things rural

Thursday, February 18, 2021 2:04 pm

Buddenberg and Ferguson families host barn reception

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From trauma to triumph …

Thursday, February 18, 2021 1:51 pm

Iowa State Trooper Jared Rude of Decorah is back to duty full time …

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COVID-19 vaccine plans updated for Winneshiek County residents

Thursday, February 18, 2021 1:00 pm

COVID-19 vaccine distributions plans have been updated for Winneshiek County.

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Four Luther alumni on sustainability panel

Thursday, February 18, 2021 6:06 am

Luther is hosting an online sustainability discussion March 4.

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Decorah FFA on to districts

Thursday, February 18, 2021 6:03 am

Several Decorah High School FFA members have advance to district competition.

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“Last Stop on Market Street” is February book walk

Wednesday, February 17, 2021 9:11 pm

The Decorah Public Library, the Decorah Community School District and the Decorah Parks and Recreation Department are hosting a book walk now through Sunday, Feb. 21. 

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Q&A with Alacia Adrienne

Wednesday, February 17, 2021 8:40 pm

Continued from this week’s Driftless Journal interview with wedding photographer Alacia Adrienne.

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Greetings from the Statehouse

Sunday, February 14, 2021 5:09 pm

Deciding on how to vote on bills and amendments can be challenging. One commonly believed approach is to reflect the district’s public opinion on an issue and vote consistent with the polls.

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WCPH urges caution during extreme weather

Saturday, February 13, 2021 2:35 pm

Winneshiek County Public Health (WCPH) has issued several cold weather warnings for local residents.

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