Decorah, IA
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Culture
Vesterheim will offer free museum admission and family activities on Saturday, Aug. 8, including a rosemaling-pattern activity from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Education Luther College
WinnMed says Megan Slattery, D.O., will join its medical team at the end of August 2026, providing family medicine, obstetric and hospitalist care for patients in the Decorah area.
Education Luther College
Luther College’s spring 2026 graduating class included three students from Decorah, with Andrew Bradley Chamberlain earning cum laude honors, Elizabeth Clement graduating cum laude and Dylan Joseph Muhlbauer receiving magna cum laude recognition.
Community
Vesterheim’s 2026 calendar lists five Free Second Saturday events, beginning Aug. 8 and continuing monthly through Dec. 12.
Education Luther College
Rose Baldwin has been named Luther College’s associate director of programming and outreach, taking responsibility for the Center for Faith and Life box office, show operations and special events. She began work on campus July 27, while predecessor Bradley Phillips is preparing to retire after 37 years at the college.
Education Luther College
Luther College has named Rose Baldwin its associate director of programming and outreach. She began work on campus July 27 and will manage the Center for Faith and Life box office and event operations as the college prepares for upcoming performances, Homecoming and Family Weekend.
Education Luther College
A section of the Pulpit Rock trail is temporarily closed for repairs, while Decorah Parks and Recreation lists summer activities including a movie in the park, a special-needs celebration, Trail Night and Nordic Fest’s Gnomes in the Park scavenger hunt.
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