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Historical Society keeps history alive at Decorah High School

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 9:51 am

Walking around the commons area at Decorah High School now offers a history lesson of schools from the surrounding area. From Bluffton to Burr Oak and Nordness to North Winneshiek, 13 regions are honored with photo collages displayed on the pillars of the DHS cafeteria and gym entrance.

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15 DHS students selected for All-State Music Festival

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 8:02 am

Fifteen Decorah High School (DHS) students have been selected to perform at the Iowa All-State Music Festival.

 

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County Foundation grant applications due Jan. 15

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 6:20 am

Grant applications can now be submitted to the Winneshiek County Community Foundation (WCCF) for the 2024 grant cycle, with a submission deadline on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at 5 p.m.

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Open house Nov. 20 at Decorah’s new school bus garage

Monday, November 13, 2023 4:46 pm

Decorah Community School District (DCSD) will host an open house at the new District-owned bus garage and Central Administration Offices (CAO) Monday, Nov. 20, from 4 to 6 p.m.
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‘Dickens on Mill Street’ in Decorah Dec. 2

Sunday, November 12, 2023 5:27 pm

The Winneshiek County Historical Society will celebrate the contributions of the area’s early settlers of English descent in the second annual, “Dickens on Mill Street,” scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 2, from 1 to 4 p.m.

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Northern Lights fall concert scheduled Nov. 19

Sunday, November 12, 2023 5:59 am

The Northern Lights Women’s Chorus will present its fall concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, at Decorah Lutheran Church. The 50-member ensemble, composed of singers from Decorah and surrounding communities, will perform a variety of beautiful choral music with the theme “The Love of Bare November Days.”

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Poetry Slam Reunion at T-Bocks Nov. 17

Sunday, November 12, 2023 5:52 am

ArtHaus, a creative hub for all things artistic in Decorah, announced the much-anticipated ArtHaus Poetry Slam Reunion, scheduled for Nov. 17.

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Luther receives $2 million gift

Sunday, November 12, 2023 5:46 am

Luther College celebrated a $2 million gift from Dennis and Suzanne Birkestrand to support renovations within the college’s Regents Center Gymnasium.

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One Team Day returns to Luther Nov. 16

Thursday, November 9, 2023 11:38 am

Luther College’s annual One Team Day returns Thursday, Nov. 16, for its fourth year to raise money to support Norse athletics. Donors can support the specific teams of their choice. Funds raised will provide critical operating support, such as advanced technologies for training and recovery, top-tier equipment and uniforms, and quality travel and training experiences.

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‘SpongeBob Musical” opens this week at DHS

Thursday, November 9, 2023 7:26 am

The Decorah High School Drama program presents “The SpongeBob Musical” Thursday and Friday, Nov. 9-10 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 11 at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the DHS auditorium.

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