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…