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County Dairy Promoters to announce royalty during annual banquet Saturday The Winneshiek County Dairy Promoters will hold their 62nd annual Dairy Banquet at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 5 at the Festina Community Center. Chamber expects small businesses to shine during Women’s Weekend Out Public hears about immigrant issues
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Letter: A Kansas story
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Dwight Holzer
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Final first day of school at John Cline Elementary
2+ week, 3+ day ago (191+ words) Itu2019s back to school season for students across the region. Monday marked the last first day of school at John Cline Elementary School in Decorah. The building is more than 60 years old, and a new $38 million, 90,000-square-foot facility is currently under…...
Wangsness family named Iowa???s Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year
3+ week, 3+ day ago (259+ words) Tree Farm Program in partnership with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the Iowa Department...register, contact the Winneshiek County Iowa State University Extension and Outreach office at 563-382-2949...
Beth Kerndt
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Darrington named 2026 Outstanding 4-H Leader
1+ week, 4+ day ago (482+ words) The Successful Farming/Loren Kruse Outstanding Iowa 4-H Leader Award was recently presented to Donella Darrington from Winneshiek County. The award is given annually to an adult volunteer who has encouraged, challenged and inspired Iowa 4-H members to reach their…...
Paul Horsfall Sr.
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Paul Holthaus
2+ week, 11+ hour ago (42+ words) Decorah Leader Paul Holthaus, age 65, of Decorah, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. Funeral services are pending at this time. Helms Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Leave a Reply Cancel reply...
Tell us where you were on 9/11
1+ week, 5+ day ago (257+ words) The Decorah Leader is seeking short essays from readers willing to share memories of where they were when they heard about the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks at the Pentagon and the World Trade Center. This month will mark 25 years since the…...