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Luther College hosts virtual symposium exploring Juneteenth, the 1921 Tulsa race riot, and why these pieces of our national history are so little known by the general public

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On Friday, in commemoration of the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth, Luther College hosted and filmed a mini virtual symposium featuring Guy Nave, Professor of Religion; Novian Whitsitt, Professor of English and Identity Studies; and Jacqueline Wilkie, Professor Emerita History. The faculty members addressed the history and meaning of Juneteenth, the historical context and impact of the 1921 Tulsa race riot, and reasons why much of the racial history of the U.S. remains little known by the general public.

Helping Services for Youth & Families opens Domestic Abuse Survivor Chat Line

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Helping Services for Youth & Families’ Domestic Abuse Resource Center has implemented a Domestic Abuse survivor chat line, which can be reached at HelpingServices.org/chat. There is also the option to call our 24/7 resource phone line at 800-383-2988, but during the time of social distancing our advocates noticed a decline in calls. We responded by implementing a secure chat option for anyone in need of reaching a local advocate. Whether you chat or call, a trained Advocate will respond to you 24 hours a day.

City of Decorah to Offer Another Loading Day at Yard Waste Site

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The City of Decorah will be offering another day of loading of free compost and wood chips at the City’s Yard Waste Disposal Site located on Trout Run Road. The City will have an end loader at the Yard Waste Site on Friday, May 22nd from 8 AM to 3 PM to load compost or wood chips. The giveaway is available to residents and non-residents of the City of Decorah.

DMS Students Zoom with International Pen Pals

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Decorah Middle School sixth grade students have been writing to pen pals from India, Italy, Greece, and China through their social studies classes taught by Lisa Witzke and Kelly Farley. They shared how they are living with COVID-19, the activities they are involved in, what they are missing during this time, and ended by sharing something special in a “show and tell” fashion.

Dear Decorah Public Library: I miss you so much!

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In recognition of the value of the Decorah Public Library, community member Liz Rog shares her appreciation for the library staff and the innovative services they’re offering during the coronavirus pandemic, including virtual children’s programming, ebooks and audiobooks, and over 10,000 films available for free through their partnership with Kanopy.