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April 9, 2020

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Children's birthday drive-by celebrations offered

Friday, April 3, 2020 10:46 AM

With social distancing in full effect due to COVID-19 a child's birthday may be hard to celebrate, and the Decorah Volunteer Fire Department has offered some assistance.

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Decorah School District implements voluntary and required education

The Decorah School District will provide a combination of voluntary and required education for students for the remainder of the school closure ordered due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Gov. Reynolds proclaims ‘Day of Prayer’ in Iowa

Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation declaring Thursday, April 9, as a “Day of Prayer” in Iowa, urging Iowans to “unite in prayer” in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, inviting Iowans to participate in the 59th Annual Iowa Prayer Breakfast, which is offered entirely online this year.

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East Water closed

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Missing school, teachers

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Winneshiek County courthouse access restricted

The Winneshiek County Courthouse is open for restricted access for essential services by appointment only.

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Gundersen temporarily reduces staff due to COVID-19

Gundersen Health System is temporarily reducing staffing levels across its system through furloughs and reduction in hours for some staff.

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Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation continuing State Public Health Emergency Declaration, ordering additional closures

Today, Gov. Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration, ordering additional closures and relaxing additional regulations to support the state’s efforts to combat COVID-19.

The proclamation also calls on law enforcement to assist in the enforcement of these mitigation efforts. Gov. Reynolds discussed the new proclamation at her 11 a.m. press conference.

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Northeast Iowa Community College implements next phase of pandemic plan

In the rapidly changing environment and evolving restrictions related to COVID-19, Northeast Iowa Community College remains committed to protecting the health, safety and well-being of our students, employees and visitors.

We are implementing the next phase of our pandemic plan:

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Decorah Easter Egg Hunt

Decorah Parks and Recreation encourages Decorah households and businesses to participate in the Decorah Egg Hunt Monday, April 6 through Sunday, April 12, by creating and hanging eggs in their windows and storefronts.

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CRP burn

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City Hall closed for Decorah City Council meeting Monday

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Decorah City Hall will be closed to the public for the Monday, April 6, Council meeting.

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Tips to manage stress during the Coronavirus outbreak

Dr. Bridgette Hensley, Mayo Clinic Health System psychologist at Winneshiek Medical Center Decorah Clinic, is sharing ways to help cope with stress and anxiety during the Coronavirus (COVID – 19) outbreak.

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Virtual attendance of supervisors’ meeting encouraged

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, virtual attendance of the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors Monday, April 6, meeting is encouraged. Monday’s meeting starts at 9:30 a.m.

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Walmart limiting number of customers

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Decorah exploring two options after governor extends school closure through April 30

The Decorah School District is considering two options to deal with the extended closure of schools due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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