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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:

Four decades of Iowa spirit

Saturday, July 22, 2023 3:53 am

The Iowa State Fair/Celebration Iowa Singers & Jazz Band will host a 40th reunion in Decorah July 28-30. The ensemble, which has featured hundreds of talented Iowa high school students over it’s history, was founded back in the summer of 1983 during the height of the farm crisis in the state.

Memorial tree planted

Saturday, July 22, 2023 3:37 am

The Town & Country Garden Club recently planted a ‘Wichita Blue’ juniper tree in memory of Jan Tyler-Blanchard. The tree was planted at Trout Run Park.

Decorah School Administration offices to relocate this fall

Monday, July 17, 2023 8:24 pm

In a move to improve facilities for school administration office staff and utilize additional space, DCSD Board of Directors approved a plan presented at Monday night’s meeting to relocate the District Administration Office headquarters to the District’s new transportation building located three miles east of Decorah.

New published research by Luther College shows promise

Monday, July 17, 2023 4:08 pm

A new study conducted by Luther College finds that a neuroplasticity-based treatment using an online amygdala & insula retraining (AIR) program significantly reduces fatigue and increases energy levels among Long COVID patients when compared to a general wellness program.

‘Carrie: The Musical’ cast members announced

Saturday, July 15, 2023 7:28 am

The New Minowa Players Young People’s Production “Carrie: The Musical” will be performed Aug. 10-13 at the New Minowa Players Theatre, 906 South Mill Street, Decorah.

Seed Savers benefit concert Aug. 5

Saturday, July 15, 2023 6:59 am

Five talented and inspiring musicians, one great location, and one worthy cause.

Supervisors to meet July 24

Friday, July 14, 2023 4:49 pm

The Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors will not meet Monday, July 17 for their regularly scheduled weekly meeting.