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Seed Savers benefit concert Aug. 5

Tuesday, August 1, 2023 1:31 am

Five talented and inspiring musicians, one great location, and one very worthy cause. Singers and songwriters Lisse, William Elliott Whitmore, David Huckfelt, Dave Moore, and Annie Humphrey will take the stage on Saturday evening, Aug. 5, at Heritage Farm in Decorah, for a lively outdoor concert to support Seed Savers Exchange’s nonprofit mission.

New Minowa Players season announced

Friday, July 28, 2023 8:18 pm

There is a lot in store for theatre-goers in the Driftless area as the New Minowa Players recently announced their 2023-2024 season which runs August, 2023 through June, 2024.

Senior Nordic Dancers present final Nordic Fest performances after decade together

Thursday, July 27, 2023 11:24 am

Decorah bids a fond farewell to a special group of young people during Nordic Fest this year.

‘National Night Out’ at Phelps Park Aug. 1

Thursday, July 27, 2023 1:54 am

The Decorah Police Department, Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office, and Helping Services for Youth & Families will once again host a National Night Out Tuesday, Aug. 1.

Vikings and Gnomes and Trolls, Oh My! Nordic Fest in Decorah July 27-29

Wednesday, July 26, 2023 3:41 pm

Excitement is building as the largest festival of the year in Decorah opens later this week as organizers are gearing up for the 2023 Nordic Fest July 27-29.

Local program welcomes volunteers – Kids Lunch Club ensures access to healthy meals

Wednesday, July 26, 2023 12:34 pm

The program, which started in Decorah in summer 2016, provides free lunch for any child every weekday during the summer months.

Hats off to 2023 Winneshiek County Fair honorees

Wednesday, July 26, 2023 12:19 pm

The people of Winneshiek County have been recognized for their dedication and spirit surrounding the county fair for decades.

Seed Savers receives Humanities Iowa Grant

Monday, July 24, 2023 6:36 pm

Seed Savers Exchange was recently awarded a $9,500 grant from Humanities Iowa, a state-based independent humanities council, in support of the project “Humanities Presentations at the 2023 Virtual Conference.”

Public Health offers tips for dealing with heat wave

Monday, July 24, 2023 9:02 am

Winneshiek County Public Health is offering some helpful suggestions for dealing with the expected extreme temperatures later this week.

Fest needs volunteers

Monday, July 24, 2023 3:51 am

Nordic Fest is just ONE week away and there are still lots of exciting opportunities for you to get involved in at the Fest this year – Thursday, July 27, Friday, July 28 and Saturday, July 29: Visit the website: