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Apple Grafting Workshop registration is under way

Wednesday, February 21, 2024 3:31 am

Imagine the joy of picking heirloom apples off the boughs of your very own apple tree. Then imagine the fulfillment of knowing you grafted and planted that apple tree with your very own hands.

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22nd annual Women’s Weekend Out in Decorah April 5-7

Monday, February 19, 2024 4:13 pm

More than 40 Decorah Area businesses will join together to host Women’s Weekend Out in Decorah on April 5, 6 and 7. The three-day event, in its 22nd year, is a showcase for Decorah’s small retail and restaurant businesses with added entertainment and in-store experiences.

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Local robotics teams complete season

Monday, February 19, 2024 2:05 am

The Decorah Robotics teams finished their season by competing at their league tournament competition this Saturday at Peet Junior High School in Cedar Falls. The tournament featured 26 area robotics teams all competing in the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) competition.

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Two DHS speech groups bring home All-State banners

Monday, February 19, 2024 2:00 am

Two Decorah High School groups were selected as banner recipients at this year’s All-State Speech Festival held in Ames over the weekend: a Musical Theater performance of “tick, tick…BOOM!” and a Radio Broadcasting performance entitled “KWAK.”

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‘Excellence in Collaboration” award presented to Luther professor

Saturday, February 17, 2024 6:25 am

Luther College’s Hongxiao Yu, assistant professor of management, is the first recipient of the Excellence in Collaboration Award from the Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce and Luther College for her active role in helping local businesses.

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A toast to Kanpai – New soda shop debuts in Decorah

Thursday, February 15, 2024 4:31 pm

Patrons are greeted with fresh-popped popcorn as they sip their favorite beverages.

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March book discussions at Decorah Library

Thursday, February 15, 2024 4:52 am

Decorah Public Library staff members will host five book discussions in March.

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Century/Heritage Farm applications open

Wednesday, February 14, 2024 5:07 am

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig encourages eligible Iowa farm owners to apply for Century or Heritage Farm recognition as part of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s Century and Heritage Farm Program. The program was created by the Department and the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation to honor families who have owned their farms for 100 years and 150 years, respectively.

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Spring Grove Military Ball April 20

Wednesday, February 14, 2024 5:02 am

 The 17th annual Military Ball is scheduled for Saturday, April 20, at the Fest Building in Spring Grove, Minn.

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Future athletic conference woes linger for Decorah School Board

Tuesday, February 13, 2024 8:45 am

A robust discussion of trends in athletic conferences statewide and specific considerations regarding the shrinking Northeast Iowa Conference (NEIC) have been conducted at recent Decorah Community School District (DCSD) Board meetings, and the conversation continued at the Board’s meeting Monday night.

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