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🌱 How did Decorah’s wrestlers stack up at the Dan Gable Donnybrook?
And check out Music Ed Senior Project Showcase on the Decorah Patch calendar

Good day Decorah! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Decorah’s wrestlers stack up at the Dan Gable Donnybrook?
Also on today's calendar: Wiggles & Giggles and 5 more events.
Find out what's happening in Decorahfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Decorahfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: A little snow in the p.m., with a high of 22 and low of 14 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Friday: A.M. flurries; cloudy, cold, temps: high: 20, low: -5.
- Saturday: Frigid with snow and flurries, with a high of -1 and low of -11 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Iowa Wrestling Weekend That Was: Iowa State continues to roll with title at in Las Vegas (thegazette.com) — Decorah wrestling fans have plenty to cheer about after Ana Simon captured the 170-pound girls title at the Dan Gable Donnybrook and helped Decorah place in the top 10, with teammate Lauren Luzum also taking second. The statewide wrestling roundup also details strong showings from Iowa State, UNI, and other Iowa high school programs in major early-season tournaments.
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📸 Around Decorah
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Decorah
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★ Featured events ★
- Music Ed Senior Project Showcase
Center for The Arts, 505 High St, Decorah
7:00 pm
Thursday December 11
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Other local events
- Wiggles & Giggles
DRiFT: Strength & Yoga Center , 101 W Water St 3rd floor , Decorah
10:00 am - Holiday Lights – Friday, 12/12/25
Pulpit Rock Campground , 505 Pulpit Rock Rd , Decorah
5:00 pm - Ultra Mega Mega
Center for The Arts , 505 High St , Decorah
6:00 pm - Decorah Sales Commission
Decorah Sales Commission , 2123 Madison Rd , Decorah
12:00 pm - Holiday Lights – Saturday, 12/13/25
Pulpit Rock Campground , 505 Pulpit Rock Rd , Decorah
5:00 pm - Mentored Pheasant Hunt at Chase the Adventure Decorah, IA 12-14-2025 — Pass It On! Outdoor Mentors
Chase the Adventure , 1838 Middle Calmar Rd , Decorah
10:00 am - Holiday Lights -Sunday, 12/14/25
Pulpit Rock Campground , 505 Pulpit Rock Rd , Decorah
5:00 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
📣 Decorah Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Basketball: JV
South Winn HS
4:00 pm - Basketball: V
South Winn HS
6:15 pm - Bingo @ Pivo Brewery
101 Huber Dr , Calmar
6:00 pm - LIVE MUSIC: Mike Bernard
PIVO Brewery , 101 Huber Dr , Calmar
6:00 pm
Friday December 12
Thursday December 18
Saturday December 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hut American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Team Member in Decorah. Apply here.
- Green Lea Senior Living posted a job opening for Trained Medication Aide (TMA) - Part-Time in Decorah. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Decorah here.
🗞 Nearby News
West Union
- Scout Night to benefit Festival of Lights project (communitynewspapergroup.com)
- Volunteers traditionally deliver ‘Messiah' annual performance (communitynewspapergroup.com)
- Snow showers, falling temperatures, strong winds leading to slick streets in eastern Iowa (cbs2iowa.com)
New Hampton
- Central/Clayton Ridge co-op has busy week of duals (pdccourier.com)
Oelwein
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
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