Tips for Managing Electric Use During COVID-19

Cresco, IA | Rushford, MN (10 a.m. April 8, 2020)— As local families and businesses transition to remote-work and distance learning, they may see a surge in home energy use – and in upcoming electric bills.

“MiEnergy Cooperative understands the increased financial hardships facing families and businesses due to the economic impact of COVID-19,” said Brian Krambeer, president/CEO. “If you are having difficulty paying your electric bill, please give us a call so we can set up a payment plan. We will work through this together.”

Simple money-saving steps can help lower monthly electric bills without jeopardizing safety or comfort. It’s important for families to be mindful of their energy use and consider adjusting certain habits to avoid higher costs later on.

Recommended energy-saving tips include:

• Program your thermostat to maximize energy savings. Setting your thermostat one degree lower when heating or one degree higher when cooling can reduce energy use by up to 5%.
• Do full loads of laundry and wash with cold water. Using warm water instead of hot can cut a load’s energy use in half and using cold water will save even more.
• Air dry dishes.  This step can cut your dishwasher’s energy use by up to 50%.
• Substitute LEDs for conventional light bulbs. Lighting can amount to up to 12% of monthly energy use. LED bulbs can cut lighting costs by 75%.
• Unplug appliances and electronics when not in use. Small appliances and electronics use energy even when not in use. When powered on, game consoles, televisions and similar electronics are responsible for up to 12% of energy use.

The cooperative’s website, www.MiEnergy.coop, has online energy use guides available including 101 Easy Ways to Save Energy and Money. Another tool for members of MiEnergy is SmartHub. Creating an account allows users to track their hourly, daily, monthly and yearly electric use. Find it online at www.MiEnergy.coop or search for SmartHub where apps are downloaded.

MiEnergy Cooperative is a member-owned electric distribution cooperative and is the result of a merger between Hawkeye REC, of Cresco, Iowa and Tri-County Electric Cooperative, of Rushford, Minn. in 2017. It maintains 5,500 miles of power lines covering most of Fillmore, Houston and Winona counties in Minnesota and Chickasaw, Howard and Winneshiek counties in Iowa. The cooperative also serves small pockets bordering those counties. It provides electricity to more than 18,800 members in northeastern Iowa and southeastern Minnesota. MiEnergy is a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.

Scammers are taking advantage of fears surrounding the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) to steal money and personal information. Don’t let them.

• Hang up on robocalls.
• Scammers are using illegal robocalls to pitch everything from scam Coronavirus treatments to work-at-home schemes.
• Verify information.
• Contact trusted sources to confirm information is correct. For the most up-to-date information about the Coronavirus, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at www.cdc.gov.
• Know who you’re buying from.
• Online sellers may claim to have in-demand products, like cleaning, household, and health and medical supplies when, in fact, they don’t.
• Don’t click on links from sources you don’t know. They could download viruses onto your computer or device.
• Do your homework.
• Don’t let anyone rush you into making a donation. If someone wants donations in cash, by gift card, or by wiring money, don’t do it.
• Protect Yourself Southern District of Iowa

If you believe you were a victim of a scam, call local law enforcement and file a complaint online or by phone:

Report Coronavirus Fraud

National Center for Disaster
Fraud (NCDF): 1-866-720-5721;
disaster@leo.gov
www.IC3.gov (cyber)
Additional Information
www.cdc.gov
www.coronavirus.gov
www.FDA.gov
ftc.gov/coronavirus
www.justice.gov/usao-sdia
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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. This decision will allow Gundersen to address the financial stress created by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and direct essential services and resources to an anticipated increase in COVID-19 care and treatment needs.

Specific numbers of staff who will be impacted by furloughs and reduced hours are not yet known. Gundersen will support impacted staff with all available resources.

“We have been intensely focused on the safety of our patients, visitors and staff,” said Gundersen chief executive officer Scott Rathgaber, MD. “We have planned for a potential surge in COVID-19 patients and worked to preserve our resources and supplies to be ready. We also cancelled elective and non-essential procedures and appointments to help reduce the potential spread of COVID-19 in our communities, conserve protective equipment, and ensure hospital capacity for the surge.”

While the organization is working on the frontlines in the fight against COVID-19, Dr. Rathgaber explains Gundersen and the healthcare industry are not immune to the financial and economic stress caused by the global pandemic.

Depending on the Gundersen service and location, the organization has seen a 40 to 80% decrease in business operations due to, among other actions, the cancellation of procedures and appointments as a COVID-19 health and safety measure.

“Furloughs and reduced hours are clearly difficult actions. But these are temporary actions,” Dr. Rathgaber said. “We plan to bring staff back to fully serve the needs of our patients and communities when our procedures and appointments can safely return to normal operations.”

Gundersen remains extremely grateful for the community support and significant contributions to limiting the spread of COVID-19 through social distancing and hand hygiene guidelines. Individual actions contribute to a successful response to this unprecedented challenge.

Individuals with questions of a legal nature should call the COVID-19 Legal Information Hotline at 1-800-332-0419. It was developed in partnership with Iowa Legal Aid, the Iowa State Bar Association and the Polk County Volunteer Lawyer Project. The hotline can assist Iowans with business and compliance issues, eviction, denial of unemployment benefits, employment issues and other personal legal concerns. You will be asked to leave a message and someone will return your call.

Recommendation Regarding the Use of Cloth Face Coverings, Especially in Areas of Significant Community-Based Transmission

Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19

CDC continues to study the spread and effects of the novel coronavirus across the United States. We now know from recent studies that a significant portion of individuals with coronavirus lack symptoms (“asymptomatic”) and that even those who eventually develop symptoms (“pre-symptomatic”) can transmit the virus to others before showing symptoms. This means that the virus can spread between people interacting in close proximity—for example, speaking, coughing, or sneezing—even if those people are not exhibiting symptoms. In light of this new evidence, CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings  where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies) especially in areas of significant community-based transmission.

It is critical to emphasize that maintaining 6-feet social distancing remains important to slowing the spread of the virus. CDC is additionally advising the use of simple cloth face coverings to slow the spread of the virus and help people who may have the virus and do not know it from transmitting it to others. Cloth face coverings fashioned from household items or made at home from common materials at low cost can be used as an additional, voluntary public health measure.

The cloth face coverings recommended are not surgical masks or N-95 respirators. Those are critical supplies that must continue to be reserved for healthcare workers and other medical first responders, as recommended by current CDC guidance.

This recommendation complements and does not replace the President’s Coronavirus Guidelines for America, 30 Days to Slow the Spread, which remains the cornerstone of our national effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus. CDC will make additional recommendations as the evidence regarding appropriate public health measures continues to develop.

Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation
continuing State Public Health Emergency
Declaration, ordering additional closures
Mon, 04/06/2020 – 11:55
DES MOINES – 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 11:00 a.m. press conference. View that press
conference on her Facebook page here.
To encourage further social distancing and mitigation efforts, the proclamation orders
additional closures effective at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7th until Thursday, April 30th:
• Malls
• Tobacco or vaping stores
• Toy, gaming, music, instrument, movie, or adult entertainment stores
• Social and fraternal clubs, including those at golf courses
• Bingo halls, bowling alleys, pool halls, arcades, and amusement parks
• Museums, libraries, aquariums, and zoos
• Race tracks and speedway.
• Roller or ice skating rinks and skate parks
• Outdoor or indoor playgrounds or children’s play centers
• Campgrounds
In addition, all unsolicited door-to-door sales are prohibited.
The following establishments and behaviors that are already prohibited:
• Mass gatherings as outlined in the proclamation below
• Restaurants and bars limited to carry out.
• Fitness centers
• Swimming pools
• Salons: All salons, including all establishments providing the services of
cosmetology, electrology, esthetics, nail technology, manicuring, and pedicuring, all
as defined in Iowa Code § 157.1, shall continue to be closed.
• Medical spas
• Barbershops
• Tattoo establishments
• Tanning facilities
• Massage therapy establishments
• Theaters: All theaters or other performance venues at which live performances or
motion pictures are shown shall continue to be closed.
• Casinos and gaming facilities:
• Other nonessential retail establishments outlined in the proclamation: Bookstores;
clothing stores; shoe stores; jewelry stores; luggage stores; cosmetic, beauty, or
perfume stores; florists; and furniture and home furnishing stores shall continue to
be closed. These establishments may still serve the public through online or
telephone sales, delivery, or curb-side pick-up. This closure order does not affect
other retail establishments, such as discount stores, grocery stores, or pharmacies
that sell these goods in addition to other essential food, medical supplies, and
household goods.
Senior citizen centers and adult daycare facilities: All facilities that conduct adult
day services or other senior citizen centers are hereby closed.
• Social, community, spiritual, religious, recreational, leisure, and sporting gatherings
and events of more than 10 people are hereby prohibited at all locations and venues,
including but not limited to parades, festivals, conventions, and fundraisers
• Livestock auctions of food animals with more than 25 people and all other auctions
with more than 10 people are prohibited.
The full text of the proclamation can be read below and viewed online:
WHEREAS, the World Health Organization has reported an outbreak of thousands of cases
of Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in multiple countries, causing illness and deaths;
and
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2020, the United States Department of Health and Human
Services declared a national public health emergency; and
WHEREAS, on March 9, 2020, a Proclamation of Disaster Emergency was issued to
coordinate the State of Iowa’s response to this outbreak and such disaster continues to
exist; and
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020 the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19
outbreak a global pandemic; and
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation declaring
that the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States constitutes a national emergency; and
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2020, a Proclamation of Public Health Disaster Emergency was
issued to provide additional needed resources and measures to respond to this disaster,
was extended on April 2, 2020, and such public health disaster continues to exist; and
WHEREAS, the risk of transmission of COVID-19 may be substantially reduced by
temporarily closing certain additional public establishments, continuing the previous
closures, and continuing to prohibit mass gatherings; and
WHEREAS, strict compliance with the provisions of Iowa Code § 123.30(3)(c) regarding
sale of unopened containers of alcoholic beverages to patrons for consumption off
premises by class “C” liquor control licensees would prevent, hinder, or delay necessary
action in coping with this disaster in all counties of our state; and
WHEREAS, strict compliance with the regulatory provisions of Iowa Code § 123.130(4) and
Iowa Administrative Code 185-4.6(3)(c) & (e) requiring that beer sold at retail at the
manufacturing premises for consumption off the premises must be in-person and
transferred to another container at the time of sale would prevent, hinder, or delay
necessary action in coping with this disaster in all counties of our state; and
WHEREAS, strict compliance with the provisions of Iowa Code §§ 123.30(3)(c) and
123.49(2)(d), prohibiting a class “C” liquor control license holder from selling mixed drinks
or cocktails for consumption off premises, would prevent, hinder, or delay necessary action
in coping with this disaster in all counties of our state.
NOW THEREFORE, I, KIMBERLY K. REYNOLDS, Governor of the State of Iowa, by the power
and authority vested in me by the Iowa Constitution, Art. IV, §§ 1, 8 and Iowa Code §§
29C.6(1), 135.140(6), and 135.144 do hereby proclaim a STATE OF PUBLIC HEALTH
DISASTER EMERGENCY continues to exist throughout the entire state of Iowa and do
hereby ORDER and DIRECT the following:
ADDITIONAL ESTABLISHMENT CLOSURES AND ORDERS
SECTION ONE. Pursuant to Iowa Code § 135.144 (3), and in conjunction with the Iowa
Department of Public Health, unless otherwise modified by subsequent proclamation or
order of the Iowa Department of Public Health, I hereby order the following additional
closures and orders beginning at 8:00 a.m. on April 7, 2020, and continuing until 11:59 p.m.
on April 30, 2020:
A. Malls: All enclosed malls shall be closed, including interior common areas and any retail
establishment that only accessible to the public from the interior common areas. A retail
establishment that may be directly accessed from outside the mall is not required to close
by this paragraph.
B. Tobacco or vaping stores: All tobacco, cigarette, cigar, or vaping stores shall be closed.
C. Toy, gaming, music, instrument, movie, or adult entertainment stores: All toy, gaming,
music, instrument, movie, or adult entertainment stores shall be closed.
D. Social and fraternal clubs: All social and fraternal clubs, including but not limited to
American Legion or VFW posts, Elks Clubs, country clubs, and golf course clubhouses shall
be closed, except that food and beverages may be sold if such food or beverages are
promptly taken from the premises and a golf course clubhouse may also be open to the
minimal extent necessary to facilitate use of the golf course provided appropriate social
distancing practices are implemented.
E. Amusements: All bingo halls, bowling alleys, pool halls, arcades, and amusement parks
shall be closed.
F. Museums, libraries, aquariums, and zoos: All museums, libraries, aquariums, and zoos
shall be closed.
G. Race tracks: All race tracks and speedways shall be closed and shall not host any races,
events, or other gatherings.
H. Skating rinks and parks: All indoor or outdoor roller or ice skating rinks and skate
parks shall be closed.
I. Playgrounds: All outdoor or indoor playgrounds or children’s play centers shall be closed.
This order does not apply to playgrounds in private residences or childcare facilities.
J. Campgrounds: All public and private campgrounds shall be closed to temporary
recreational use. This order shall not prohibit the use of a campground by a long-term or
permanent tenant who resides at the campground. All cabins and yurts in state parks shall
also be closed to temporary residents.
K. Door-to-door sales: All unsolicited door-to-door sales and solicitations at all homes and
residences is hereby prohibited.
CONTINUED BUSINESS CLOSURES
SECTION TWO. Pursuant to Iowa Code § 135.144 (3), and in conjunction with the Iowa
Department of Public Health, unless otherwise modified by subsequent proclamation or
order of the Iowa Department of Public Health, I hereby continue to extend the following
orders until 11:59 p.m. on April 30, 2020:
A. Restaurants and bars: All restaurants and bars shall continue to be closed to the general
public except that to the extent permitted by applicable law, and in accordance with any
recommendations of the Iowa Department of Public Health, food and beverages may be
sold if such food or beverages are promptly taken from the premises, such as on a carry-out
or drive-through basis, or if the food or beverage is delivered to customers off the
premises.
B. Fitness centers: All fitness centers, health clubs, health spas, gyms, aquatic centers shall
continue to be closed.
C. Swimming pools: All swimming pools and spas, wading pools, water slides, wave pools,
spray pads, and bath houses, as defined in Iowa Code § 135I.1, shall continue to be closed.
D. Salons: All salons, including all establishments providing the services of cosmetology,
electrology, esthetics, nail technology, manicuring, and pedicuring, all as defined in Iowa
Code § 157.1, shall continue to be closed.
E. Medical spas: All medical spas, as defined in Iowa Admin Code § 653-13.8(1), shall
continue to be closed.
F. Barbershops: All Barbershops, as defined Iowa Code § 158.1, shall continue to be closed.
G. Tattoo establishments: All Tattoo establishments, as regulated by Iowa Code § 135.37,
shall continue to be closed.
H. Tanning facilities: All tanning facilities, as defined by Iowa Code § 136D.2(5) shall
continue to be closed.
I. Massage therapy establishments: All establishments where an individual is practicing
massage therapy as defined by Iowa Code § 152C.1(3) shall continue to be closed.
J. Theaters: All theaters or other performance venues at which live performances or motion
pictures are shown shall continue to be closed.
K. Casinos and gaming facilities: All casinos and other facilities conducting pari-mutuel
wagering or gaming operations shall continue to be closed.
L. Other nonessential retail establishments: Bookstores; clothing stores; shoe stores;
jewelry stores; luggage stores; cosmetic, beauty, or perfume stores; florists; and furniture
and home furnishing stores shall continue to be closed. These establishments may still
serve the public through online or telephone sales, delivery, or curb-side pick-up. This
closure order does not affect other retail establishments, such as discount stores, grocery
stores, or pharmacies that sell these goods in addition to other essential food, medical
supplies, and household goods.
M. Senior citizen centers and adult daycare facilities: All facilities that conduct adult day
services or other senior citizen centers are hereby closed.
SECTION THREE. I continue to direct all state agencies to coordinate expeditiously in
developing plans to mitigate the economic effects of the closings necessitated by this
disaster, including potential financial support, regulatory relief, and other executive
actions.
MASS GATHERINGS
SECTION FOUR. Social, community, spiritual, religious, recreational, leisure, and sporting
gatherings and events of more than 10 people are hereby prohibited at all locations and
venues, including but not limited to parades, festivals, conventions, and fundraisers until
11:59 p.m. on April 30, 2020.
A. A gathering of people inside parked cars, trucks, or other enclosed motor vehicles shall
not constitute a gathering of more than 10 people if no more than 10 people are inside each
vehicle, all people remain inside the vehicle at all times, and the vehicle remains enclosed
with all windows, sunroofs, and convertible tops closed.
B. Planned large gatherings and e*vents must be canceled or postponed until after
termination of this disaster.
SECTION FIVE. All auctions with more than 10 people present in person are hereby
prohibited until 11:59 p.m. on April 30, 2020, at all locations and venues, except for
livestock auctions that only include food animals, which may continue to operate so long as
there are no more than 25 people present in person. People who remain inside parked cars,
trucks, or other enclosed motor vehicles shall not be counted in considering the number of
people present, provided all people remain inside the vehicle at all times, and the vehicle
remains enclosed with all windows, sunroofs, and convertible tops closed.
ENFORCEMENT BY PEACE OFFICERS
SECTION SIX. In conjunction with the Department of Public Health pursuant to Iowa Code
§§ 29C.18 and 135.35, all peace officers of the state are hereby called upon to assist in the
enforcement of the provisions of this Proclamation.
SALES OF ALCOHOL EXTENSIONS
SECTION SEVEN. Pursuant to Iowa Code § 29C.6(6) and Iowa Code § 135.144(3), and in
conjunction with the Iowa Department of Public Health, I continue to temporarily suspend
the regulatory provisions of Iowa Code § 123.30(3)(c) prohibiting a holder of a class “C”
liquor control license from selling unopened bottles of wine or alcoholic liquor for
consumption off premises. Class “C” licensees may continue to sell beer for consumption off
premises. Beverages may be sold if promptly taken from the premises, such as on a carryout or drive-through basis, or if the beverage is delivered to customers off the premises.
Suspension of this provision will now continue until 11:59 p.m. on April 30, 2020.
SECTION EIGHT. Pursuant to Iowa Code § 29C.6(6) and Iowa Code § 135.144(3), and in
conjunction with the Iowa Department of Public Health, I continue to temporarily suspend
the regulatory provisions of Iowa Code § 123.130(4) and Iowa Administrative Code 185-
4.6(3)(c) & (e) requiring that beer sold at retail at the manufacturing premises for
consumption off the premises must be in-person and transferred to another container at
the time of sale. Suspension of this provision will now continue until 11:59 p.m. on April 30,
2020.
SECTION NINE. Pursuant to Iowa Code § 29C.6(6) and Iowa Code § 135.144(3), and in
conjunction with the Iowa Department of Public Health, I continue to temporarily suspend
the regulatory provisions of Iowa Code §§ 123.30(3)(c) and 123.49(2)(d), to the extent a
class “C” liquor control license holder is prohibited from selling mixed drinks or cocktails
for consumption off premises. Mixed drinks or cocktails may be sold if sealed with a lid or
other method of securing the product and promptly taken from the premises prior to any
consumption, such as on a carry-out or drive-through basis, or if the beverage is delivered
to customers off the premises. Nothing in this provision alters or modifies the provisions of
Iowa Code §§ 321.284 or 321.284A related to open containers in motor vehicles.
Suspension of this provision is effective immediately and will continue until 11:59 p.m. on
April 30, 2020.
IMPLEMENTATION AND INTERPRETATION
SECTION TEN. The Iowa Department of Public Safety, Iowa Department of Public Health,
Iowa Department of Education, Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency
Management, Iowa Department of Transportation, and other participating state agencies
are hereby directed to monitor the operation and implementation of this proclamation to
assure the public’s health and safety.
SECTION ELEVEN. Nothing contained in this declaration shall be construed as an
exemption from any other portion of the Iowa Code or Iowa Administrative Code not
specifically identified in this proclamation.
SECTION TWELVE. The provisions of this proclamation shall be effective immediately,
unless otherwise noted. This state of public health disaster emergency shall now expire on
April 30, 2020, at 11:59 p.m., unless sooner terminated or extended in writing by me.

IOWA DNR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 6, 2020

Governor Reynolds orders campgrounds, cabins, yurts and playgrounds close temporarily

DES MOINES, Iowa — In a proactive effort to prevent further spread of Covid-19, this morning Governor Reynolds signed a proclamation closing all public campgrounds, cabins and yurts temporarily, as well as all outdoor playgrounds through April 30.

The proclamation goes into effect at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow. Those with reservations will be contacted directly by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ Parks, Forests and Preserves Bureau.

State Parks, Forests and Preserves remain open during this time for day use opportunities, but visitors are reminded to strictly abide the social distancing rules and not gather in groups. Remember to stay home if you feel sick, wash your hands regularly, avoid touching your face, and bring supplies from home including disinfecting wipes, hand sanitizer and other hygiene products. All restroom facilities, including pit latrines and port-a-potties, are closed until April 30 as well.

Governor Reynolds’ and the DNR’s top priority is the health and well-being of our visitors, volunteers and staff. Thank you for your patience and flexibility during this time. We appreciate your support of the Department and our state parks as we all work together to keep everyone safe.

These closures will be reevaluated in the future to determine if an extension is necessary.

For more information on State Park closures visit: https://www.iowadnr.gov/Places-toGo/State-Parks/Alerts-and-Closures.For more information on what the Iowa DNR is doing to respond to Covid-19 and what is being impacted, visit: https://www.iowadnr.gov/AboutDNR/Covid-19.

Allamakee County Specific COVID-19 Statistics Through April 5, 2020

Total Cases to date                                                                    17

Cases Requiring Hospitalization                                            4

Deaths due to COVID                                                                1

Recovered/ Off Isolation                                                          13

Number of tests sent to State Hygienic Lab ***                  59

Number of negative tests processed at SHL                         42

Number of tests pending at SHL                                            3

***We are not able to track the number of negative tests done on Allamakee residents at reference labs such as Gundersen, Mayo, University of Iowa, etc… All positive tests done are reported to IDPH (Iowa Dept. of Public Health) who notifies Allamakee County Public Health to initiate follow up.

Recommendations for people with illness

DO NOT GO TO WORK OR LEAVE YOUR HOME IF YOU ARE ILL

Stay home and isolate from others in the house until:

• You have had no fever for at least 72 hours (that is 3 full days of no fever without the use of fever reducing medications)
• Other symptoms have improved (for example, when your cough or shortness of breath have improved)
• At least 7 days have passed since your symptoms first appeared.

If you think you may need healthcare, call first. Your provider can assess whether you need to be seen in a healthcare facility or you should try to recover at home.

• Remember to cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your elbow/upper arm
• Wash hands frequently with soap and water or hand sanitizer for at least 20 seconds
• Maintain 6 ft distance between each other

Remember the virus can’t move if you don’t!

Let’s do what we can to keep Allamakee as safe as possible!

VMH Community & Home Care
40 1^st Street SE
Waukon, IA 52172

(563) 568-5660

DATE:  April 6, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Decorah Egg Hunt

PRESS CONTACT:  Judy Syverson (563) 382-4158, parkrec@decorahia.org

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

Participants are invited to be creative! Eggs can be paper, cardboard, colored, large, small, or even plastic eggs hanging from a string. The goal is for eggs to be seen by walkers and those passing by in their vehicles to create a fun community-wide event in lieu of our annual Egg Hunt that has been cancelled due to COVID-19.

We hope you’ll join us in hanging eggs in windows as well as taking a walk (or drive) outside to search for eggs in your neighborhood and the Decorah community.

Use #DecorahEggHunt to share your creations with us on social media.

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