Community News Stories

Decorah Public Library closure announced- effective immediately
Library Director Kristin Torresdal said “Our mission centers on serving the community; we have determined that the most important service…

Spring Grove Band and Choir Concerts Postponed
Update regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): The Minnesota Department of Health does NOT recommend K-12 school closures at this time.…

Girl Scout Carnival event cancelled
Girl Scout Carnival event to be held 3:30-6:30pm on Sunday March 15th at Luther Regents Center has been cancelled.

Cancels Upcoming Pesticide Applicator Testing Sessions
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Cancels Upcoming Pesticide Applicator Testing Sessions Events will not be held from March…

City of Decorah COVID Response
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: Wanda Hemesath, City Clerk,Tr., PIO Kristen Torresdal, Library Director, PIO City of…

Granny Basketball Games coming soon
Media Release For Immediate Release March 15, 2020 Subject: Granny Basketball® Games Contact: Barbara Trammell 319-389-7174…

Winneshiek Pheasants Forever Banquet Canceled
In response to the worldwide COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic we have made the decision to postpone the April 4 Winneshiek Pheasants Forever…

Northeast Iowa Wellness & Recreation Center Women’s Day
Northeast Iowa Wellness & Recreation Center located at 313 W. Post Street Postville, Iowa Will hold it’s annual Women’s Day…

The Search is on for Iowa’s Best Burger!
Ames, IA – The Best Burger Contest is not only a great way to celebrate Iowa’s 25,000 beef farmers, it’s…

Office statement from Secretary Pate regarding Iowa Caucuses
OFFICE OF THE IOWA SECRETARY OF STATE MEDIA RELEASE: Office statement from Secretary Pate regarding Iowa Caucuses DES MOINES –…

Robey Memorial Library February Events
Tuesday, February 4 Story Time, 10:30am Stay & Play, 11am Wednesday, February 5 World Read Aloud Day, 10am-8pm Special Story…

Maple Crest Campus, Fayette, IA Job Fair
Maple Crest Campus in Fayette will be having a job fair 2/26/20 from 10a-6p. We will have tours, open interviews,…

Snow Emergency in Effect Starting Saturday Morning
Decorah, IA (January 16, 2020) – The City of Decorah is notifying residents that a snow emergency will be in…

Vesterheim Open House Features Luther Student Folk Art
DECORAH, Iowa — Be inspired by budding folk artists and Scandinavian traditions at Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage…

2020 Locust Road Improvement Project
For your information, the first “check-plans” for Decorah’s 2020 Locust Road Improvement Project have been posted to the Iowa DOT…

Round-Up at the Register at the Oneota Coop
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Nate Furler, Marketing & Outreach Manager, Oneota Community Food Co-op 563-382-4666, nate@oneotacoop.com Round-Up at the…

DB&T Company attained carbon neutrality
Coming to you with the coolest news – Decorah Bank & Trust Company attained carbon neutrality last week after 10…

Adopt a Pot in Lansing
Looking for a family activity to do over the holiday weekend? Our flower pots along Main Street have transitioned to…

WMC Foundation extends their gratitude to two Board directors for their service
News Release Contact: Jenna Haynes Wednesday, November 27, 2019 563-387-3143 haynesj@winmedical.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WMC Foundation extends their…

Celebrate the season of giving with WMC Auxiliary Light for Life program
November 26, 2019 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mary Marx, Winneshiek Medical Center Marketing Representative 563-387-3020 ● marxm@winmedical.org…

Mental health care expands at Winneshiek Medical Center
November 26, 2019 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mary Marx, Director of Marketing & Communications 563-387-3020 ●marxm@winmedical.org …

National Remembrance Ceremony on December 14th, 2019 at 11am
The Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston National Remembrance Ceremony on December 14th, 2019 at 11am

Youth Mentoring is Seeking Friends for Youth
One of the goals of Youth Mentoring at Helping Services is to create life-long friendships between area youth and adult…

November 13, 2019 Youth Mentoring is Seeking Friends for Youth One of the goals of Youth Mentoring at Helping Services…

The River Valley Panthers 4-H club is hosting a food drive
The River Valley Panthers 4-H club is hosting a food drive from November 2nd- November 16th. There will be boxes…

***The Issue is Resolved now!!!*** Winneshiek Medical Center continues to experience telephone issues
Telephone Update: Winneshiek Medical Center continues to experience telephone issues that will not be resolved when business hours open on…

Learn About the Dangers of Vaping
Could you spot a vaping device? Do you understand the chemicals involved in vaping? Have you heard how dangerous vaping…

WMC Auxiliary holds Collective Goods & Bake Sale!
Winneshiek Medical Center Auxiliary holds Collective Goods & Bake Sale— Nov. 19 The Winneshiek Medical Center Auxiliary will hold their…

2019 National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon
National Philanthropy Day is quickly approaching on Friday, November 15, 2019. This is a day to recognize and pay tribute…

WMC welcomes Jennifer Becker, ARNP, to Decorah Clinic
Winneshiek Medical Center is pleased to welcome Jennifer Becker, ARNP, to the medical practice. Jennifer recently joined the ear, nose…