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In today's newsletter:
- Don't miss free admission and music at Vesterheim next Saturday
- What Winneshiek County wants Decorah residents to do after rural burglaries
- How are Decorah farmers coping with tariffs and rising costs?
Also on today's calendar: Behind the Scenes & Seed Swap at Heritage Farm.
Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 89, low: 69.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Free Second Saturday at Vesterheim honors immigrant stories (kimt.com) — Decorah's Vesterheim Museum is offering free admission and family-friendly activities on Saturday, September 12, giving locals a no-cost way to explore immigrant stories and Norwegian-American culture. Visitors can enjoy international treats, kids' crafts, live Hardanger fiddle music, free children's books, special exhibits, and a guided tour of historic buildings right in town. 
• Winneshiek County investigates string of rural burglaries, one arrested (kttc.com) — Winneshiek County authorities based in Decorah are investigating several rural burglaries in the county's northern area and have arrested one suspect tied to a stolen farm truck. Investigators believe others were involved and urge residents to lock vehicles, secure equipment, watch for suspicious activity, and promptly report anything unusual to law enforcement.
• Iowa farmers grow impatient with Trump on tariffs, Iran war (csmonitor.com subscription) — A Decorah farmer is among many Iowans feeling squeezed by tariffs, rising fuel and fertilizer costs, and uncertainty over trade deals like the USMCA. Local producers describe cutting back on investments and relying on federal programs while watching political debates in Washington stall key farm supports, leaving them worried about how long they can keep going.
📸 Around Decorah
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Decorah
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★ Featured events ★
- Decorah Sales Commission →
Decorah Sales Commission, 2123 Madison Rd, Decorah
9:30 am
Monday September 7
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Other local events
- Behind the Scenes & Seed Swap at Heritage Farm →
Seed Savers Exchange Heritage Farm, 3074 N Winn Rd, Decorah
1:00 pm
Saturday September 12
📣 Decorah Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Monthly Book Club @Lawler Public Library →
Lawler Public Library, 412 E Grove St, Lawler
1:00 pm - Girls Cross Country: (Junior High)
Turkey Valley Comm School District Wildwood Golf Course
4:00 pm - Boys Cross Country: Trent Smith Invitational (Junior High)
Turkey Valley Comm School District Wildwood Golf Course
4:30 pm - Girls Cross Country: (Varsity)
Turkey Valley Comm School District Wildwood Golf Course
5:00 pm - Volleyball: JV Triangular (Junior Varsity)
Turkey Valley Comm School District Turkey Valley Community School
5:00 pm - Boys Cross Country: Trent Smith Invitational (Varsity)
Turkey Valley Comm School District Wildwood Golf Course
5:30 pm - Football: Turkey Valley vs Janesville (Varsity)
Turkey Valley Comm School District Janesville High School Jack Bolt Field
7:00 pm - Volleyball: 42nd Annual New Hampton Volleyball Invitational (Varsit
Turkey Valley Comm School District New Hampton High School
8:00 am - Homecoming Kickoff
Turkey Valley Comm School District Waucoma, IA 52171
4:00 pm - Football: Riceville vs Turkey Valley (Junior High)
Turkey Valley Comm School District Turkey Valley Community School
4:15 pm
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
Saturday September 5
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hibbett Sports posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager (Full-time) - Decorah, IA in Decorah. Apply here.
- Thrifty White Pharmacy posted a job opening for New Graduate Pharmacist in Decorah. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Decorah here.
🗞 Nearby News
Waukon
- Trojans open season at Ed-Co (nhtrib.com)
Cresco
- Cresco Times Plain Dealer Leads Successful Donation Drive for Crestwood Students (crescotimes.com)
- Regional Health Services of Howard County hires former FCMC midwife (kttc.com)
- Quilts of Valor Honors Three Vets (crescotimes.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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