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Archive for May, 2009

Hey Inspire(d) Friends!
Thanks for stopping by here to check out what we’re up to. Feel free to poke around and don’t miss our ‘Inspire(d) Events‘ page where we post select events that are coming up in our great region!
You can also swing by www.theinspiredmedia.com to get a taste of the new flavor that our website [...]

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August 21-23, 2009 – Decorah, IA
The Winneshiek County Convention and Visitors’ Bureau is kicking off a fun and educational new festival called “Dig IN: the Decorah Iowa Green INitiative” this August 21-23. The WCCVB and partners established this first annual event to celebrate the Decorah area as leaders in “green” initiatives. Dig IN is a [...]

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Inspire(d) recently got a sneak “press peak” of the new Spring Grove Cinema. The high-tech theater, a project of  Spring Grove Communications, was started in September of 2008 and completed in late May. The Spring Grove Cinema features 100% digital projection and state of the art surround-sound audio in a stadium seating gallery. The Cinema [...]

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The 33rd Annual Laura Days Celebration is NEXT WEEKEND
Saturday June 27 – Sunday, June 28
Museum and Visitors’ Center is open both days from 9 am to 5 pm
Info at www.lauraingallswilder.us
Schedule of Events
Saturday, June 27:
 8 am:
• Wilder 5K Run
Registration begins at 7:30 am. Fee is $15 and includes a t-shirt. Info at www.lauraingallswilder.us
 10 am:
• Checkers Tournament for [...]

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Many in NE Iowa are familiar with the images of Jason Elkins – in fact, you may have seen a feature story on him in the March 2008 Inspire(d). Since moving to the West Coast, Jason has become active in many outlets, and is receiving a very unique opportunity to cover the current situation in [...]

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Family Camping Weekend at Lake Meyer June 5-7
The Winneshiek County Conservation Board invites you and your family to enjoy a weekend of camping, fishing, hiking, and programming at Lake Meyer June 5-7, 2009. Campsites are on a first come, first served basis (regular camping fees apply).  All equipment and supplies for activities will be provided [...]

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Featured destination for TODAY Thursday, May 7:
Vesterheim Norwegian American Museum in downtown Decorah is open every Thursday featuring FREE ADMISSION for all! Stop by this evening from 5pm-6pm for a ‘taste of Vesterheim’ with traditional Norwegian treats – and while you’re there, take a stroll through the museum. There is a lot more to the [...]

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Cornucopia Art Center in Lanesboro, Minnesota will feature ceramic work by Kelly Jean Ohl in an upcoming exhibit entitled Sticks and Stones.  The exhibit will run May 16 – July 12, 2009, with an opening reception on Saturday, May 16, 6-8 p.m. Sticks and Stones will feature ceramic wall sculptures as well as free-standing large [...]

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May at Inspire(d) HQ.
Well howdy Inspire(d) friends! We just thought we’d let you know what we’re up to real quick since we won’t have our next magazine out until the first week of June! First, a huge thanks to all of you who picked up a copy of our April-May issue. Since increasing our circulation [...]

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Roger Brooks of Destination Development, Inc. and Nancy Landess of the Iowa Department of Economic Development Tourism Office will present a day long workshop this Wednesday, May 6 at the Hotel Winneshiek in downtown Decorah. The workshop will focus on an assessment of Winneshiek County by Roger Brooks and how to utilize all that our [...]

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