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| 'Go Blue Day' is Friday |
| Decorah residents are asked to "go blue" Friday, Jan. 27, in support of the local Blue Zone Project efforts. Continued>>> |
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| Bird program at Lake Meyer Sunday |
| There will be a program about winter birds in the area Sunday afternoon, Jan. 29, at the Lake Meyer Nature Center. Continued>>> |
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| Theme announced for Nordic Fest |
| "Return to the Nest for the 46th Fest" is the theme for the 2012 Nordic Fest, July 26-28. Continued>>> |
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| Helen Johnson is regional essay contest winner |
| The Iowa League of Cities announced Helen Johnson of Decorah is a regional winner of the "If I Were Mayor" essay contest. Continued>>> |
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| Decorah's proposed tax rate stays the same |
| The property tax rate for the city of Decorah will remain the same under the proposed 2013 fiscal budget. Continued>>> |
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| Chief administrative officer resigns from Winneshiek Medical Center |
| Dan Werner, the chief administrative officer (CAO) of Winneshiek Medical Center (WMC), has announced his resignation, effective Jan. 25, 2012. Continued>>> |
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| Calmar selected for 2012 Community Visioning Program |
| Calmar is one of 12 Iowa communities selected to participate in the Iowa's Living Roadways Community Visioning Program in 2012. Continued>>> |
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| It's official: caretaker's house is coming down |
| The Winneshiek County caretaker's house, located near Freeport, will be coming down in the near future. Continued>>> |
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| Online petition circulating about Decorah schools' 2012-13 start date |
| An online petition is circulating to delay the starting date of the Decorah Community School District school year in 2012-13. Continued>>> |
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| 'Last Mountain Farmers' named 'Best of Fest' at Oneota Film Festival |
| Klaus Tuemmler's beautifully filmed "The Last Mountain Farmers in the Carpathians" was given the "Best of Fest" grand prize for submitted films at the 2012 Oneota Film Festival (OFF) held Jan. 20-22 in Decorah. Continued>>> |
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| Blue Zones Project can add healthy years |
| If you knew you could add 12 healthy and happy years to your life, would you be interested? Continued>>> |
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| Upper Explorerland Director Burkes resigns |
| Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission (UERPC) Executive Director Aaron Burkes has resigned after 18 months in the position. Continued>>> |
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| Luther pastor is finalist for college's vice president/dean position |
| David Vasquez, Luther College campus pastor, has been named one of four finalists for the school's vice president and dean for student life position. Continued>>> |
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| Gundersen Lutheran named among top 5 percent in nation |
| Independent health care ratings organization HealthGrades announced that Gundersen Lutheran is the recipient of the 2012 HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence award based on clinical quality performance. Continued>>> |
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| Metronet bid awarded |
| Voltmer Inc., of Decorah, will install the city's planned 18-point Metronet fiber optic network. Continued>>> |
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| Luther's Jon Jensen named to AASHE Board of Directors |
| Jon Jensen, Luther College professor of philosophy and environmental studies, has been named to the board of directors of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. Continued>>> |
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| Gastrointestinal illness bug surfaces in Winneshiek County |
| Reports of multiple individuals experiencing vomiting and diarrhea have been taken by Winneshiek County Public Health. Continued>>> |
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| Area speech students excel at district speech contest |
| Around 170 Decorah High School students participated in the District Large Group Speech Contest at Waukon High School Saturday. The DHS Varsity Team received 18 division one ratings, while the DHS 9th Grade Team received 8 division one ratings. Continued>>> |
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| 'Live Healthy Iowa' begins Jan. 23 |
| If weight loss or increased physical activity is part of a New Year's resolution, then consider signing up for the Live Healthy Iowa 100 Day Wellness Challenge.
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| David E.G. and Patricia Miller commit $500,000 challenge gift to Luther |
The proposed Luther College aquatic center has gotten a large donation.
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| Biddy basketball deadline Feb. 3 |
| Friday, Feb. 3, is the deadline to register for Decorah Park-Rec's biddy basketball program. Continued>>> |
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| Fast breaks help Vikings run to 48-33 victory over Waukon |
| Fast break opportunities were the name of the game Tuesday night as the Decorah boys basketball team (8-8, 4-4 NEIC) ran away from Waukon 48-33 at home. Continued>>> |
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| Fast start by Waukon too much for Vikes to overcome in 63-45 loss |
| A high scoring first quarter doomed the Decorah girls basketball team (4-12, 1-7 NEIC) Tuesday night in Waukon as the Vikes lost to the Indians 63-45. Continued>>> |
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| South Winn overpowers Postville 78-25 |
| The South Winn girls basketball team (13-4, 11-2 UIC) put on a show Tuesday night for the home crowd, scoring 78 points in a 78-25 beat down of Postville. Continued>>> |
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| Vike swimmers down Vinton-Shellsburg |
| Competing against Vinton-Shellsburg Tuesday night, the Decorah swim team won a close 64-30 battle. Continued>>> |
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| Warriors knock down Pirates |
| After a long weekend thanks to winter weather, the South Winn boys basketball team (6-8, 5-6 UIC) got back on the court Tuesday at Postville, defeating the Pirates 59-48. Continued>>> |
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| Trojan grapplers pick up win |
| Competing against three other teams Tuesday night, the Turkey Valley wrestling team went 1-2 on the night. Continued>>> |
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| Trojan boys handle S-F 71-59 |
| A fast start propelled the Turkey Valley boys basketball team (10-4, 8-3 UIC) to its fourth win in a row as the Trojans defeated Sumner-Fred 71-59 in Jackson Junction Tuesday. Continued>>> |
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| Sumner-Fred gets best of Trojans |
| A slow second and third quarter doomed the Turkey Valley girls basketball team (10-8, 8-5 UIC) Tuesday night in Sumner as the Trojans fell to Sumner-Fred 55-39. Continued>>> |
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| Warrior grapplers fall to NF |
| In a make-up from last week, the South Winn wrestling team competed at Clayton Ridge against the Eagles and North Fayette. Continued>>> |
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| Deer numbers down in 2011 |
| The final regular deer season ended Jan. 10, when the late season muzzleloader and the archery season closed. Continued>>> |
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| Viking youth wrestling tnmt Feb. 12 |
| The Decorah Viking Athletic Booster Club is holding a youth wrestling tournament Sunday, Feb. 12, at the high school. Continued>>> |
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| Cutler, Mykleby named AOW |
| Two Luther swimmers were named athletes of the week this past week. Continued>>> |
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| Girls postseason basketball pairings released |
| The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union has announced the postseason basketball pairings. Continued>>> |
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| Total domination; Vikes all the way in 55-39 victory over South Winn |
| In the battle matching one of the best teams in the Upper Iowa Conference and a youthful Northeast Iowa Conference squad, it was youth that won as the Decorah girls basketball team (4-11, 1-6 NEIC) defeated South Winn (12-4, 10-2 UIC) 55-39 Saturday night in Decorah. Continued>>> |
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| Henning, Samuelson named all-tournament as Vikes take second at Bean Duals |
| Fans of the Decorah wrestling team had reason to celebrate last week as the Vikings defeated Waukon Thursday night and finished second at the Iowa City City High Bean Duals Saturday. Continued>>> |
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| Trojans come out victorious against MFL, SW |
| The Turkey Valley and South Winn wrestling teams took to the mat Thursday in a triangular, along with MFL. Continued>>> |
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| Decorah falls at Waterloo West |
| Taking to the road Saturday night, the Decorah boys basketball team (7-8, 3-4 NEIC) couldn't make up a five-point halftime deficit, falling to Waterloo West 54-44. Continued>>> |
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| Trojans get upper hand on Cadets |
| Getting an extra day off because of the winter weather, the Turkey Valley boys basketball team (9-4, 7-3 UIC) held on Saturday at home on senior night against Crestwood, 62-56. Continued>>> |
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| Blanchard earns academic honors |
| Zane Blanchard of Decorah recently earned Division 1 Region XI All-Academic Honors. Continued>>> |
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