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St. Wenceslaus Church in Spillville is celebrating its sesquicentennial this weekend, Sept. 3-5, with a community wide celebration. (Joyce Meyer photo)

News
Lead Stories | Local News | Education
Cardinal Marsh field trip Labor Day
Dennis Carter is leading the Upper Iowa Audubon's annual Labor Day field trip to Cardinal Marsh Monday, Sept. 6. Continued>>>
County discussion of National Flood Insurance program continues Monday
Participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) was discussed by the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors Monday. Continued>>>

Thursday, September 02, 2010
Local author Bob Hunt honored at Library of Congress in Washington D.C.
Although he's 91 years old, Decorah's Bob Hunt is an extremely busy guy. Continued>>>
Meehan and Schwartz want to lease land on WMC campus for $1.7 million eye clinic
A new 10,000-square foot eye clinic is being proposed for the Winneshiek Medical Center campus. Continued>>>
'In the Dark with My Dress on Fire'
Luther College Professor Martin Klammer has co-authored a book with South African freedom movement hero Blanche La Guma. Continued>>>
Latham to host town hall meeting Thursday, Sept. 9
Iowa Congressman Tom Latham will hold a public town meeting Thursday, Sept. 9, at Northeast Iowa Community College Wilder Auditorium, Calmar, at noon. Continued>>>
Luther College's Craft, Johnson receive Staff Excellence Award
Luther College President Richard Torgerson has announced staff members Judy Craft and Jerry Johnson are the recipients of the Luther Staff Excellence Award for 2010. Continued>>>
Chamber members support bond referendum
Last fall, the Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce (DACC) Board created a goal to identify and research the impact various community initiatives have on local businesses. Taskforces were created to explore issues on a variety of topics including commercial property taxes and recreational facility access.

In line with this goal, the DACC Board invited "2 From You," the group bringing the bond referendum to the polls in September, to the August board meeting.
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September Wii play days at library
Decorah Public Library will host three free drop-in gaming sessions for youths ages 7-14 in September. Sessions are Tuesday afternoons from 3 until 4:45 p.m. Sept. 7, 21 and 28. Continued>>>
WMC Auxiliary to hold Iowa vs. Iowa State tailgate party
Winneshiek Medical Center Auxiliary members are turning out in combinations of cardinal and gold, and black and gold to root for their favorite team during this year's big game between Iowa and Iowa State Saturday, Sept. 11. Continued>>>
$25 million loan guarantee to Tri-County Electric Cooperative
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development, is awarding a $25,000,000 loan guarantee to Tri-County Electric Cooperative, serving Allamakee, Howard and Winneshiek counties, through the Electric Guaranteed Loan program. Continued>>>
Area youth earn award at State Fair
Master Builders of Winneshiek County received the "Junk Drawer Challenge Award" at the Iowa 4-H Robotics Challenge at the Iowa State Fair as the top scoring team in that event. Continued>>>
Huebners sponsor Vesterheim's Pioneer Immersion Program for next five years
Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum's Pioneer Immersion Program, an innovative cooperative effort between the museum and area schools, will be fully funded for the next five years, thanks to the generosity of Bonnie and Dan Huebner, Decorah. Continued>>>
Luther College to form Task Group 150
Luther College President Richard L. Torgerson announced during his annual State of the College address that he will appoint Task Group 150, an eight-member campus group, to address the most serious challenges confronting the college at a time of economic constraints and demographic shifts. Continued>>>
Laura Ingalls Wilder Park, Museum receives grant
The Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum in Burr Oak received one of 22 grants totaling $51,061 to support small and mid-sized arts, history and cultural organizations in Iowa, Governor Chet Culver and Lt. Governor Patty Judge have announced. Continued>>>
Hageman takes honors at State Fair
Karla Hageman of rural Decorah, a member of South Winneshiek FFA, won Champion Rabbit Showmanship, earning a FFA showmanship belt buckle, in the Iowa State Fair FFA Rabbit Show. Continued>>>
Councilman: Bikers should be ticketed
Decorah City Council member Steve Matter said bikers who ride on the sidewalks downtown should be ticketed. Continued>>>
Huffeys recognized for human rights work
Jean and George Huffey of rural Waterville were recognized recently for their service to Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays PFLAG, a national organization with chapters throughout the United States.
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NICC hosting 'Scratch Beginnings' author, speaker Sept. 28
Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) will host author and speaker Adam Shepard Sept. 28, at the college's Calmar campus. Shepard will speak about his experiences and debut book, "Scratch Beginnings: Me, $25, and the Search for the American Dream." Continued>>>
Progress made in recorder's office
Winneshiek County Recorder LaVonne Bjergum is making an effort to improve the bookkeeping and uploading of records in her office. Continued>>>
Sports
High School | College | Outdoors
Vikings shock No. 3 New Hampton
With the game tied at 14, the Decorah football team (1-1) put together a long drive to score the go-ahead touchdown and get the 21-14 win on the road against No. 3 New Hampton (1-1) Friday night. Continued>>>
Warriors fall to Waukon
After going up 3-0 on a fumble and field goal to start the game, the South Winn football team (0-2) struggled to contain the Waukon (1-1) running game, losing 27-11 Friday night in Calmar. Continued>>>
Trojans move to 2-0
The Turkey Valley football team picked up their second non-district win of the year, defeating Valley Community 50-24 in Elgin Friday night. Continued>>>
Viking swimmers looking for fun, top seven finish in '10
With six returning athletes who have state experience - including an all-American - a host of top 16 scorers and several younger swimmers ready to lead the Decorah girls swim team into the upper echelon, sixth year Head Coach Stephanie Huber is excited to see how far the squad can rise and how much fun they can have along the way. Continued>>>
Vike spikers net win
With the match tied at 1-1, the Decorah volleyball team (1-0) picked up two close-game wins Tuesday, defeating St. Ansgar (0-1) 3-1 (25-16, 19-25, 25-23, 25-23) to record their first victory of the year. Continued>>>
Trojans fall to Chickasaws
The Turkey Valley volleyball team (0-1) had a tough time with 3A New Hampton last Thursday in their first game of the season, losing 3-0 (11-25, 19-25, 23-25). Continued>>>
Momentum shift hands Decorah 35-20 loss in opening game
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Trojans hold off late Warrior rally attempts to knock off rivals
With No. 7 Turkey Valley (1-0) holding a slim 14-6 lead late in the fourth quarter, South Winn (0-1) twice had a chance to put the ball in the end zone in the waning minutes of the game but couldn't convert as the Trojans held on to get the win against their bitter rivals. Continued>>>
Vike swimmers off to solid start
Although no team scores were kept, Decorah swimming Coach Stephanie Huber was pleased with the effort her team put in at Charles City Saturday in their first meet of the year. Continued>>>
Warriors start year with win
The South Winn Warrior volleyball team (1-0) picked up a win in their first match of the season, defeating Kee (0-1) in three games, 25-15, 25-18, 25-16. Continued>>>
Youthful Vike harriers contenders for another conference title
With 53 participants and three returning state competitors, the 2010 Decorah boys cross country team, ranked No. 5 in Class 3A in the state, looks to again be a contender in Fort Dodge and wrap up their sixth Northeast Iowa Conference title in the last seven years. Continued>>>
Big numbers, strong competition brewing for Decorah spikers
Having lost several standout players from the 2009 season, the Viking volleyball team will be looking for their returning letter winners and newcomers to step up and lead them to a winning season. Continued>>>
Vikes topple Knights
The Decorah sophomore football team (1-0) started the 2010 campaign off with a solid 34 to 7 victory over the Union-La Porte City Knights (0-1). Continued>>>
Frosh grab win
Led in the air and on the ground by quarterback Bryce Pierce, the Decorah freshmen football team (1-0) knocked off Union-La Porte City Thursday night 42-18 to claim their first victory of the season.

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NAA fall sports luncheon Sept. 9
The Norse Athletic Association (NAA) is hosting the fall sports luncheon Thursday, Sept. 9, at 12 noon. Continued>>>
Flipz registration now open
Fall 2010 classes at Flipz Gymnastics are now open for registration. Annual registration fee is $25 per athlete. Continued>>>
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