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“Fun Home” musical auditions slated Feb. 3

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 4:07 pm

Auditions for New Minowa Players musical production of “Fun home” will be held Saturday, Feb. 3, from 1 to 4 p.m.

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Free tax prep available for qualified taxpayers

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 3:32 am

Volunteers with AmeriCorps and VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) are now offering tax preparation help for qualified seniors, low-income and disabled citizens

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Center Stage Series continues at Luther College Feb. 9

Monday, January 29, 2024 1:56 am

Ron McCurdy, professor of music at the University of Southern California, and his quartet will perform Langston Hughes’s “Ask Your Mama: 12 Moods for Jazz” for Luther College’s Center Stage Series at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, in the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall.

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Winneshiek County earns “Growing Together Iowa” mini grant

Saturday, January 27, 2024 6:38 am

In the midst of record-setting food pantry usage throughout the state, Growing Together Mini-Grants will provide fresh produce and nutrition education to pantries in 2024 through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s SNAP-Education program. Winneshiek County was on the list of 32 grant recipients from across the state.

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Last of Decorah area woman’s killers is released from prison

Thursday, January 25, 2024 10:27 pm

A man convicted of murdering an Iowa woman in 1994 has been released from prison. Derek Smith was one of four people convicted in the death of Decorah area native Rebecca Schnitzler Hauser in Marshall County, Iowa. He is the final prisoner of the four convicted of her murder to be released.

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Blood Drive in Calmar Feb. 6

Thursday, January 25, 2024 9:21 pm

LifeServe Blood Center is urging community members to roll up a sleeve and give blood donation a try.

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Chinese New Year event Feb. 10

Thursday, January 25, 2024 7:50 pm

The Landing Market in Decorah is celebrating the Chinese New Year – the Year of the Dragon – on Sat., Feb. 10, with authentic Chinese cuisine, games, and a traditional wish-making and lantern launch.

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February book discussions announced

Thursday, January 25, 2024 10:19 am

Decorah Public Library staff are hosting five book discussions in February. 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. Those wishing to be added to any of the five groups’ email distribution lists are asked to email ktorresdal@decorahlibrary.org. Funds for multiple copy sets were provided by Friends of Decorah Public Library.

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National Honor Society inducts 60 at Decorah High School

Wednesday, January 24, 2024 5:15 pm

The Decorah High School Chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 60 new
members during its annual induction ceremony Tuesday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m. in the high
school auditorium.

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Tourism grant awarded locally

Wednesday, January 24, 2024 5:01 pm

The Iowa Tourism Office recently announced the award of $398,800 in Iowa Tourism Grants to 45 organizations around the state, and Winneshiek County Development and Tourism was among the honorees.

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