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Local program won’t be affected by state’s decision to opt out of federal summer food assistance program

Thursday, January 4, 2024 4:41 pm

A lack of strong focus on nutrition is one reason why the State of Iowa officials said it will not participate in a federal program that provides food assistance for kids during the summer.

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Vermace completes leadership program

Thursday, January 4, 2024 4:23 pm

Shirley Vermace or Decorah, District 3 Supervisor, Winneshiek County successfully completed the inaugural Leading on Purpose Academy, facilitated by the Professional Development Academy in partnership with the National Association of Counties.

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Winter Walking Field Trips announced

Thursday, January 4, 2024 1:53 am

Lace up your boots and grab your winter gear as the Decorah Public Library, in collaboration with Upper Explorerland’s Walking School Bus, invites upper elementary and middle school students (Grades 3-8) to embark on a series of Winter Walking Field Trips in the coming weeks.

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Day Street closure Jan. 3-5

Wednesday, January 3, 2024 3:50 pm

The City of Decorah is notifying residents that the 800 block of Day Street will be closed between Rural Avenue and Pleasant Avenue on Wednesday, Jan. 3, through Friday, Jan. 5.

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County Foundation grant deadline is Jan. 15

Tuesday, January 2, 2024 9:00 am

The deadline to submit grant applications to the Winneshiek County Community Foundation’s 2024 grant cycle is 5 p.m. on Jan. 15. Technical support will be available to applicants, and the online grant application can be found on the Community Foundation’s website at www.winneshiekccf.org.    

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Crowns of Service: Area royalty bring holiday cheer

Tuesday, January 2, 2024 8:05 am

Winneshiek County Royalty put on their sashes and crowns over the holidays to spread some cheer this season.

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Master Gardener series starts Jan. 9

Tuesday, January 2, 2024 7:20 am

The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Master Gardener program will again host the Home Gardening Webinar Series, beginning in January and ending in March. Sessions will take place every Tuesday from 6 to 7 p.m. Central time, ending March 12.

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2023 Holiday Lights raises $150,000

Saturday, December 30, 2023 9:19 am

Helping Services for Youth and Families recently announced the 2023 Holiday Lights event raised $150,000 in free-will donations and sponsorships supporting Helping Services programs.

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Luther’s Potvin tours region in January

Wednesday, December 27, 2023 9:56 pm

A member of the Luther College music faculty will visit three states and more than 40 choral groups during the month of January. Dr. Mark Potvin, conductor of Norskkor, the Luther choir for first-year tenors and basses, will crisscross Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin engaging choral communities and high school music programs as the #NorskkorNomad.

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‘In With the Old’ series to feature historic area residence

Wednesday, December 27, 2023 1:52 pm

Streaming premiere Dec. 29

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