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Vesterheim to remodel downtown Decorah building

Thursday, May 9, 2024 4:26 pm

Vesterheim, the National Norwegian-American Museum and Folk Art School, purchased a building in downtown Decorah in January of this year, with a goal to support its folk art education programs and operations, including a new forging classroom.

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South Winn FFA Chapter named state champions

Thursday, May 9, 2024 10:04 am

The South Winneshiek FFA Chapter from Calmar was named the Champion Team in the annual Iowa FFA Biotechnology Career Development Event held at Iowa State University in Ames earlier this spring.

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Decorah native helps bring dairy from a galaxy far, far away

Thursday, May 9, 2024 6:51 am

Blue milk from ‘Stars Wars’ to hit shelves May the 4th

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“SpongeBob Musical” earns top honors for DHS

Thursday, May 9, 2024 6:48 am

Decorah High School’s Fall 2023 production of “The SpongeBob Musical” received Outstanding Musical Production, Outstanding Ensemble, and Outstanding Student Orchestra honors from the Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards (IHSMTA). A group of cast members will perform an excerpt from the show at the 2024 IHSMTA Showcase on Thursday, May 30, at the Des Moines Civic Center. The Awards Showcase will be live streamed at IowaPBS.org.

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Hope springs eternal for ‘Live on Winnebago’ revival

Monday, May 6, 2024 10:08 am

Organizers unveil tentative plans for ‘Vibrant Resurgence of Music and Community in Decorah’

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State grant to help restore downtown Decorah project

Sunday, May 5, 2024 9:08 am

More than $19 million is going to help transform 12 historic buildings around Iowa, and a portion of the funding will impact Decorah.

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Chamber Ag Drive-Thru at Fairgrounds May 7

Friday, May 3, 2024 9:10 pm

Drive Thru for an easy supper on Tuesday, May 7 at the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds.

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Community Foundation awards $312,451 in 2023

Friday, May 3, 2024 6:15 pm

The Winneshiek County Community Foundation’s 2023 annual report is now available on the Community Foundation’s website at www.winneshiekccf.org. The report highlights key impacts made and lists funds held with the Community Foundation along with grant-funded projects.

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DHS Envirothon Team headed to New York after first-place finish

Friday, May 3, 2024 12:44 am

Two Decorah Envirothon teams recently competed in the state contest held at Jester State Park near Saylorville. Both teams had qualified for the state competition by achieving high scores at regional competition. They, along with 13 other teams from across the state, vied for the state title and a trip to the International Envirothon contest to be held in Geneva, N.Y., this year.

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Home School Assisstance Program students earn awards

Friday, May 3, 2024 12:37 am

Decorah Home School Assistance Program (HSAP) students Eva Kriemelmeyer and Dominic Wheeler each received awards at the state National History Day competition in Des Moines recently.

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