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🌱 Decorah’s own Anastasia Simon earns major national wrestling honor

Hello Decorah! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Decorah’s own Anastasia Simon earns major national wrestling honor
  • What would a new pro-built trail in Decorah really cost?

Also on today's calendar: Luther Alumni and Friends Happy Hour and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 74 and low of 30 degrees.
  • Saturday: Cloudy, breezy and less humid, temps: high: 46, low: 29.
  • Sunday: A morning shower; sunshine, with a high of 49 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• National Wrestling Hall of Fame Announces Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award State Winners (themat.com) — Decorah readers can cheer on Anastasia Simon of Decorah High School, who has been named Iowa’s state winner of the prestigious Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award for girls wrestling. The announcement comes from the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and includes honorees from every state, underscoring Decorah’s place on a national stage for the rapidly growing sport.
   

• How much does it cost to build a mountain bike trail? (singletracks.com) — A recent professionally built mountain bike trail project in Decorah is highlighted as an example of how local builders often win construction bids even when national firms design the trails. The piece explains what drives today’s trail-building costs, from advanced features and terrain challenges to environmental studies and long-term maintenance budgets, offering useful context for any Decorah group eyeing new singletrack.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • APPS Paramedical posted a job opening for Medical/Paramedical Examiner in Decorah. Apply here.
  • Elevance Health posted a job opening for LTSS Service Coordinator - Eastern Iowa in Decorah. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Decorah here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • New Hampton Fire Department Big Projects Fundraising Campaign Scheduled to End Wednesday (04.15) – KCHA NEWS – Charles City's News, Weather & Sports (kchanews.com)
  • Chickasaws reign in title at Turkey Valley Invite (nhtrib.com)
  • Anthony Hoffman (charlescitypress.com)

Ok Decorah! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Decorah

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Decorah

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.