Mutual Aid Network — Decorah & Winneshiek County


We are working with Winneshiek County Development to build a mutual aid network that encourages and supports neighbor to neighbor assistance in Winneshiek County. Find out more at: https://decorahnow.com/mutual-aid-network/

Community Announcements

First Lutheran Decorah Online Worship during Holy Week and Through May

“We know the church is much more than its building,” said the Rev. Chad Huebner, First Lutheran Church (FLC) senior pastor. “Last year this time, our church building was closed for structural concerns. Our Holy Week services were held in the Carriage House and a joyous Easter worship at the...

Red Cross Blood drive

Red Cross Blood drive Friday April 10-2020 noon/6pm.  1111Montgomery ST. Decorah Iowa Precautionary steps will be taken to ensure your health and safety concerning  the COVD-19 VIRUS PLEASE DONATE  This is a Mass gathering It is a controlled Enviroment thanks for appointments call 800-733-2767  walk-ins are welcome

Luther College partners with Sodexo to further reduce food waste

Luther College is partnering with Sodexo to employ a data-driven program to further reduce food waste. Luther’s partnership with Sodexo is part of the WasteWatch powered by Leanpath Program. This program’s goal is to prevent an average of 50% of their food waste. Through their partnership with schools and other...

Luther College professor’s collaboration leads to PEN Literary Award

DECORAH, Iowa — Nancy Gates Madsen, professor of Spanish at Luther College, and Dr. Kristin Dykstra, Saint Michaels’ College distinguished scholar in residence, have been awarded the 2020 PEN Literary Award for Poetry in Translation. Host of the 2020 award ceremony, Seth Meyers, described the ceremony as “The Oscars for...

New Minowa Players Seeks Show Directors

Have you been dreaming of directing a show? It’s time for New Minowa Players to plan our coming season, and we would like to hear from you! Each March the board of directors welcomes submissions from potential directors who would like to direct shows during the next season. Our fiscal...

Winneshiek Medical Center Auxiliary Hosting Scratch Cupcakery Sale

Do you like a sweet treat now and then? Order mouth-watering cupcakes through the Winneshiek Medical Center Auxiliary’s Scratch Cupcakery sale!   Through March 20, 2020, the WMC Auxiliary is selling Scratch Cupcakery cupcakes. Karla Bakken, liaison to the WMC Auxiliary says, “The cupcakes arrive frozen, ready for you to...

Luther College students named Peace Scholars

DECORAH, Iowa — Luther College juniors Kim Chham and Levi Bird have been selected as Peace Scholars for the 2019-20 academic year. The pair will spend six weeks studying peace and dialogue in Lillehammer and Oslo, Norway. Luther is one of six colleges founded by Norwegian-American immigrants in the 19th...