Community News Stories

We are sorry to say, but the Spring Grove Band Concert tonight is POSTPONED. At the Governor’s Press Conference at 1 p.m. today, MDH recommended postponing large events where 250 people or more would gather, including concerts.

We will live stream the concert for our community next week. More information to come.

Media Release

For Immediate Release

March 15, 2020

Subject:  Granny Basketball® Games

Contact:  Barbara Trammell

319-389-7174

sixonsix@grannybasketball.com

The Granny Basketball League® is hosting an official game day at De Soto High School April 4, 2020. Games will begin at 11 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. The public is invited to watch the somewhat amusing action; admission is by free will donation.

Six teams from Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin (Lansing Great Dames, Center Point Model Ts, Monticello Gothics, La Crosse Does, Wanamingo Bulldogs and Faribault Hot Shots) will meet at the two-gym facility to allow simultaneous games. Other area teams (Viroqua, Dubuque, Decorah, Harpers Ferry) will be playing at a different venue.

The Granny Basketball® League began in Lansing in 2005 and now includes 39 teams in 9 states. The slow-moving granny games are played using 1920s women’s basketball rules, which include three courts, two dribbles, no physical contact and no running or jumping. “Hurrying” is allowed.  Players wear uniforms typical of the 1920s: bloomers, middy blouses and long stockings. No bare legs or upper arms are permitted and players shoot underhanded (granny) shots for three points from anywhere on the floor.

These “ladies of a certain age” play throughout the year for fun, exercise and, as a 501(c)3 Corporation, donate game proceeds to various charities.

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The Community Forum will be Tuesday, March 17th at City Hall Chambers from 5:00pm-6:00pm.

Representatives from the city government, Luther College, Decorah PD, and Decorah Schools will be available for exchanging ideas and views on various issues.

Representatives will be sharing measures taken for citizen safety concerning the COVID-19 virus. Winneshiek Public Health representatives will also be available to provide current updates.

The event is open to the public.

Eastern Star: All outside visitors and group activities are suspended effective immediately. It has been determined by the IDPH regarding COVID-19 precautions that we restrict visitation at this time. The well-being of our residents and tenants is our top priority. Family members are welcome to contact us directly at 563-382-8787 to make alternate communication plans.

Thank you for your cooperation, we are continuing to monitor this situation and will provide updates with any changes.

In response to the worldwide COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic we have made the decision to postpone the April 4 Winneshiek Pheasants Forever Banquet with plans to reschedule as soon as is responsibly possible

We understand that individuals have a unique level of risk tolerance, and that some individuals might have reached a different decision regarding these developments. In an attempt to be civically responsible, we are making decisions with an eye on the impact on community risk and public health, and are deferring to the guidelines of the Iowa Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

If you have questions, please contact one of the following WPF board members:

Todd Duncan, 563-419-5006

DJ Friest, 563-419-0462

Brian Fankhauser, 515-249-1338

Mike Halverson, 563-419-5251

Gavin Nimrod, 563-379-8915

Thank you for your continued support of Winneshiek Pheasants Forever.

Due to concerns about the spread of coronavirus, the Western Home String Band is cancelling the contra dance scheduled on Saturday, March 14th at the Lingonberry. Thank you and stay safe!

St. Olaf Catholic Church dinner in Mabel, scheduled Sunday, March 15th has been cancelled due to the uncertainty surrounding the potential spread of the coronavirus.

Effective Immediately:

The Minnesota State High School League is immediately cancelling the Girls Basketball State Tournament.

Additionally, all Boys Section and State Basketball Tournaments have been cancelled.

Section Speech Tournament events for the week of March 15-21 have been postponed indefinitely.

Aase Haugen Senior Services announced today that the company has postponed it’s annual meeting, previously scheduled for March 17, 2020, in light of the general recommendations from public health authorities to restrict large group gatherings. “Our highest priority is the health and safety of our residents,” said Orson Bauder, Aase Haugen administrator. “We are taking this pandemic very seriously and delaying this event is the right thing to do at this time.” Aase Haugen will announce a revised date for the Annual Meeting as soon as practicable.

Aase Haugen has been taking precautionary measures, focused on prevention, to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus. “We know this time in our society can be difficult for families, but we will do all we can to protect our residents,” says Bauder. The nursing home has put an action plan in place for communication with families that includes iPad skyping and facetiming with residents. “We thank our staff, families, and community for the dedication they have shown for the safety of our residents,” says Bauder. If you have any questions concerning access to Aase Haugen, please call the main phone at 563-382-3603.