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Library to host May book discussions

Saturday, April 20, 2024 2:36 pm

Decorah Public Library staff will host five book discussions in May. The groups are open to the public and newcomers are encouraged to attend. Anyone interested should call the library at 382-3717 to learn more or to reserve a book. Email ktorresdal@decorahlibrary.org to be added to any of the five groups’ email distribution lists. Funds for multiple copy sets were provided by Friends of Decorah Public Library.

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Sacquitne is new events manager

Friday, April 19, 2024 3:31 am

Winneshiek County Agricultural Association recently announced the appointment of Nancy Sacquitne of Decorah to the newly-created position of Events Manager.

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DHS donates prom grand march proceeds to HSNEI

Thursday, April 18, 2024 2:56 pm

Decorah High School hosted the 2024 Prom, which included the Grand March, dance, and Post Prom, on Saturday, April 13, and proceeds from the festivities went to the Humane Society of Northeast Iowa.

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Driftless Home and Garden: Carriage House at Walnut Hill Farm is a dream come true for local couple

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 12:01 pm

“Once we started,” he continued, “We wanted the look of a Norwegian long house with modern amenities.”

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NMP summer musical auditions scheduled April 21

Sunday, April 14, 2024 9:21 pm

The New Minowa Players have announced upcoming auditions for the 2024 summer musical.
Auditions for the bluegrass musical “Bright Star” are Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 pm. at the New Minowa Players Theatre, 906 South Mill St., Decorah.
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School district surveys residents about improving aging facility

Friday, April 12, 2024 3:45 pm

Information detailed on the survey website explains much of the history of the proposal. The renovation of John Cline School was estimated at approximately $9 million but would not meet the needs of the district. New construction is estimated at approximately $13 million.

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Peter Essa is ’24 Bradish Scholarship recipient

Friday, April 12, 2024 5:30 am

Decorah High School has named Peter Essa as the recipient of the Norman C. Bradish Scholarship for the 2023-2024 school year.

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Upper Iowa Conference denies Decorah request

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 6:27 pm

The Decorah Community School District received notification Wednesday that the District’s application to join the Upper Iowa Athletic Conference (UIC) for the 2025-2026 school year has been denied.

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Geneology Association program April 22

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 6:46 am

The April 22 meeting of the Decorah Genealogy Association will kick off Decorah’s 175th anniversary celebration with a program titled “What does it take to build a thriving community from scratch”?

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Luther hosts residency for martial artist and musician

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 6:42 am

Luther College will host Master Zhongxian Wu, a Chinese martial artist, calligrapher, and musician, from April 9–28. During his time on campus, he will lead workshops open to the Decorah community.

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