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Meet the artist…

Friday, July 16, 2021 9:23 pm

Decorah-based artist Mathew Havran illustrates children’s book, paints local murals and more.

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Driftless Jams: Lissie plays The Landing

Wednesday, July 14, 2021 6:58 pm

The Landing Market was home to performances from Lissie and Vermontana recently. 

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Rustic Chic Event Center the dream of lifelong friends

Wednesday, July 7, 2021 3:22 pm

For years, Gibbs and Reierson kicked around future business endeavors once they became empty nesters. One of those ideas was to create an event center.

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Bagging bears is a family affair

Sunday, July 4, 2021 2:59 pm

Every dad has those moments of pride reserved only for their kids.

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Milty’s Restaurant and Bar offers small-town atmosphere with big flavors

Friday, June 25, 2021 9:18 pm

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Driftless Junior: If the walls could talk

Friday, June 25, 2021 9:04 pm

I sit, watching one family come together, making memories and growing bigger inside my walls.

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Winneshiek Wild: The magic of pollination

Wednesday, June 23, 2021 8:59 pm

At Winneshiek County Conservation, we are thrilled that pollinators are getting their time in the spotlight.

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Acceptance, courage and wisdom guide fitness entrepreneur

Wednesday, June 23, 2021 8:45 pm

McConnell will celebrate the Grand Opening/Open House of her fitness studio this week.

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Kappers cows truly deliver – directly to your home!

Friday, June 18, 2021 8:53 pm

Plummeting milk prices forced the Kappers family of Chatfield to conduct their dairy business a little differently

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Driftless Business Spotlight: Rustic Tap ‘Tap Takeover’ scheduled for June 18

Thursday, June 17, 2021 3:51 pm

Bringing homemade food, craft beer to Caledonia

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Driftless Journeys returns for more summer fun

Monday, June 14, 2021 5:05 pm

Back for 2021, Driftless Journeys will take you on a tour of the Driftless region with a new bingo card full of adventures.

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Top Iowa Fishing Spots for the Week of June 10

Friday, June 11, 2021 4:02 pm

This weekly fishing report is compiled from information gathered from local bait shops, angler creel surveys and county and state parks staff. 

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Big summer fun for 2021:Driftless Biker Bingo

Friday, June 4, 2021 4:23 pm

Shine up your ride and explore the Driftless this summer playing Driftless Biker Bingo.

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Driftless Yoga Festival here June 18-21

Thursday, June 3, 2021 7:47 pm

Inspiring community spirit is a goal for the Driftless Yoga Festival this month (visit www.driftlessyogafestival.com).

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Beef Month: Local beef representatives discuss economy during COVID-19 bounceback

Friday, May 28, 2021 3:17 pm

Rising commodity prices mean higher feed costs for cattle farmers which has slowed a COVID bounceback in the beef economy. 

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The kids are alright: Welcome to the world of mentored turkey hunting

Saturday, May 22, 2021 8:43 pm

I’m not sure I could see my reflection in the gobbler’s eye, but I could see tiny snowflakes land on his noggin, then fall to the ground when the turkey shook his head. So yeah, he was super close. 

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Driftless Outdoors: It’s crappie time!

Friday, May 21, 2021 8:47 pm

Mid-May is prime time to go prospecting for the mother lode of finned silver: Crappies.

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Driftless Business Spotlight: Red-Roxy Quilt Co. Featured in Better Homes & Gardens Quilt Sampler® Magazine

Wednesday, May 19, 2021 5:37 pm

 Red-Roxy Quilt Co. is owned by mother-daughter duo Roxanne (Roxie) Schnitzler and Jessica Rediske.

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Protecting free speech and other First Amendment rights

Friday, May 14, 2021 9:06 pm

The Senate completed week 17 of this legislative session, working on our priorities for Iowans and finishing up the last bills of the year.

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Driftless Business Spotlight: Rural Iowa reclaimed wood artwork distributed nationwide

Thursday, May 13, 2021 1:53 pm

From “junk” to unique pieces of art, Skräp Work owner Dawn Backes takes her passion for old wood pieces and turns them into one-of-a-kind items.

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