Community News Stories
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
September 22, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month” Helping Services for Youth…
CIA Insurance, CUSB Bank, CUSB Wealth Management Solutions donates 6,700 masks and shields to area school districts
CIA Insurance, CUSB Bank, CUSB Wealth Management Solutions, and Thomson Charitable Foundation donates 6,700 masks and shields to area school…
2020-21 Iowa Dairy Princess to be Crowned August 6
Eight Candidates Pursue Title of 67th Iowa Dairy Princess 2020-21 Iowa Dairy Princess to be Crowned August 6 ANKENY, Iowa…
New signage and continuing exterior restoration efforts are visible at the local Historical Society’s Winneshiek County Heritage Center
Although the Winneshiek County Historical Society’s office has been closed to walk-in traffic since the pandemic emerged in late March,…
Welcome to this Unique Swim Season!
Decorah Park and Rec 2020 Swimming Info Decorah Parks and Recreation will follow guidance from the CDC and the Iowa…
2020 Fair Special Edition: Iowa 4-H and FFA Livestock Show Information
2020 Fair Special Edition: Iowa 4-H and FFA Livestock Show Information In the spirit of tradition, the Iowa State Fairgrounds…
2020 Governor’s Charity Steer Show Will Go On
Plans are underway for the 38th Annual Governor’s Charity Steer Show (GCSS) to be held on August 15, 2020. The…
Winneshiek County 4-H with Initial Plans for 2020 Fair
June 2, 2020 Dear 4-H and FFA members, families, and volunteers, Recently the Winneshiek County Fair Association cancelled the 2020…
Winneshiek County Fair Announcement!
The Winneshiek County Agricultural Association has made the difficult decision to cancel grounds and entertainment activities for the 2020 Winneshiek…
NEICAC to manage Eviction Prevention Program
For immediate release – Decorah, Iowa June 1, 2020 Northeast Iowa Community Action, in collaboration with Iowa Community Action Association…
WCDT and DACC Awarded $5,000 from Decorah Bank and Trust
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 1, 2020 Contact: Stephanie Fromm, 563-382-6061 or director@winneshiekdevelopment.org RE: Winneshiek County Development and Tourism and Decorah…
ISU Extension & Outreach, Winneshiek County office will reopen to the public on Monday, June 1, 2020.
PRESS RELEASE-REOPENING ISU Extension & Outreach, Winneshiek County office will reopen to the public on Monday, June 1, 2020.…
Luther College community reflects on Nordic values during COVID-19 pandemic
Luther College community reflects on Nordic values during COVID-19 pandemic DECORAH, Iowa – A unique project has recently wrapped up…
Iowa Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Program
The Iowa Finance Authority has launched the COVID-19 Iowa Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Program, which will provide mortgage and rent…
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is preparing to reopen camping
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is preparing to reopen camping at its…
Epilepsy Foundation of Iowa Interview with Jen Sime and Megan Middaugh
Here is the link for The B Team, walking in honor of Brendan Numedahl: https://runsignup.com/RaceGroups/6783/Groups/757391
Oneota Community Co-op Re-Opening Store to Public Beginning June 1
Oneota Community Co-op Re-Opening Store to Public Beginning June 1 DECORAH, IOWA 5/27/2020 The Oneota Community Co-op in Decorah,…
Winneshiek Medical Center takes steps to address financial stability
Winneshiek Medical Center takes steps to address financial stability The COVID-19 pandemic has created a significant financial disruption for…
Mourning Covid Deaths
Beginning on Monday, June 1st, area communities of faith will ring their bells for one minute at 11:00 am each…
Join Vesterheim Online to Celebrate Heritage Park Groundbreaking
Becky Idstrom, Communications and Marketing Manager bidstrom@vesterheim.org • 563-382-9681 For Immediate Release May 28, 2020 Join Vesterheim…
Luther College receives $100,000 grant from The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation
Luther College receives $100,000 grant from The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation The grant will fund educational opportunities…
6.1.20 Gundersen updates Clinic, Surgery, Emergency Services visitor guidelines
Gundersen updates Clinic, Surgery, Emergency Services visitor guidelines Patients coming to Gundersen for emergency or urgent care and those who…
FEMA Extends Grace Period for Flood Insurance Renewal Premiums
FEMA Extends Grace Period for Flood Insurance Renewal Premiums Release date: March 29, 2020 Release Number: HQ-20-040 WASHINGTON – FEMA…
Decorah Public Library will begin offering curbside materials pickup on Monday June 1, 2020
The Decorah Public Library will begin offering curbside materials pickup on Monday June 1. Library books, books on CD,…
River-N-Ridge Outdoors a semi-finalist in Main Street Iowa’s Open 4 Business competition
River-N-Ridge Outdoors has been announced as a semi-finalist in Main Street Iowa’s Open 4 Business competition. The business is one…
State of Iowa announces new Test Iowa locations as testing criteria expands
State of Iowa announces new Test Iowa locations as testing criteria expands Fri, 05/22/2020 – 12:00 Schedule can be found…
Half Staff U.S. Flag Notifications
**** Please Note, There are two Half-Staff Events **** 1. President Trump orders flags to fly at half-staff to…
Effigy Mounds National Monument Trails Re-open Friday, May 22, 2020
Effigy Mounds National Monument Trails Re-open Friday, May 22, 2020 [Harpers Ferry, IA] Following guidance from the White House,…
Calmar Legion Memorial Day Plans
The Calmar American Legion will be doing its cemetery salutes as usual on Monday May 25th, 2020 morning. The school…
Limited Visitors Again Allowed In Veterans Memorial Hospital
May 21, 2020 CONTACT: Erin Berns at Veterans Memorial Hospital 568-3411 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Limited Visitors Again Allowed…