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Decorah Bank & Trust
202 East Water St.
Decorah, IA 52101
(563)382-9661
www.decorah.bank
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Kerndt Brothers Savings Bank
370 Main Street
Lansing, Iowa 52151
Phone: 563-538-4231
www.kerndtbrothers.com
Member FDIC
Kerndt Brothers Bank is known for “Building Iowa Since 1856”. We are a full service bank that can serve all your financial needs. We have added more locations to make your banking even more convenient. We can now serve you in Lansing, Harpers Ferry, Waukon, Decorah, Clermont, West Union and Cedar Rapids. Our ATM’s are available 24/7 for easy access to your funds if you’re a visitor to beautiful northeast Iowa. We are proud to sponsor the Northeast Iowa Artists’ Tour.
Viking State Bank/ Waukon State Bank
321 West Water Street
1801 Old Stage Road
PO Box 429
Decorah, IA 52101
Phone: 563-387-0191
www.vikingstatebank.com
Waukon State Bank
22 West Main Street
P.O. Box 246
Waukon, Iowa 52172
Phone: 563-568-3451
www.waukonstatebank.com
Member FDIC
Three convenient banking locations. Our main office is located in downtown Decorah and our branch office on Old Stage Road. All of our offices provide quality bank products and service which you deserve. Our loans consists of consumer, commercial, agriculture and real estate. We offer long term fixed rate mortgages. Give us a call about free E-statements and free internet banking with bill pay.
New Albin Savings Bank
P.O. Box 8, 118 Main St. NE
New Albin, IA 52160-0008
Phone: 563-544-4214
Office: 888-689-1898
Fax: 563-544-4215 or
www.newalbinsavingsbank.com
Member FDIC
The town of New Albin has come a long way since it was first called “state line”…and with growth comes opportunity… since 1898, New Albin Savings Bank has been serving family and friends of the Tri-state area. Today more than 500 people call New Albin home and the New Albin Savings Bank has been a cornerstone in the town’s history and economy… from consumer to ag to real estate loans we’re here to help. No matter where you call home, remember, New Albin Savings Bank will always be your neighbor. New Albin Savings Bank. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.
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Winneshiek County Development and Tourism
507 West Water St.
Decorah, Iowa 52101
(563) 382-6061
www.winneshiekdevelopment.org
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Julie Strom – Photography
1707 Canoe Ridge Road
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-0315
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KCZQ FM 102.3 SuperC Radio
116 First Avenue West
Cresco, IA 52136-1514
563-547-1000
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JIM HEBEL OWNER
LA Communications/KVIK Radio
501 W. Water Street
Decorah, Iowa 52101
Toll Free: 866-881-5845
Local: 563-382-5845
Fax: 563-382-5581
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Mary Ann Gloe – Paintings
Paintings in oil and watercolor, also some mixed-media collages, and always some surprises.
Gloe Studio
801 Ridge Road
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-3537
KCZQ FM 102.3 SuperC Radio
116 First Avenue West
Cresco, IA 52136-1514
563-547-1000
Send email to: SUPERC@windstream.net
JIM HEBEL OWNER
ADULT CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
POLKA SHOW SATURDAY MORNINGS 8AM-NOON
FLASHBACK SATURDAY EVENINGS 6PM-10PM
DAILY OBITUARIES
SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICES
GOLDEN CLASSIC AGE OF RADIO ON SUNDAY
HORSE SHOW ON SUNDAY
SPORTS COVERAGE OF CRESTWOOD CADETS, RICEVILLE WILDCATS, SOUTH WINN WARRIORS, TURKEY VALLEY TROJANS
Viking State Bank and Trust
PO Box 429
321 West Water Street
1801 Old Stage Road
Decorah, IA 52101
Phone: 563-387-0191
to contact
www.vikingstatebank.com
Member FDIC
Viking State Bank & Trust has two convenient banking locations. Our main office is located in downtown Decorah and our branch office on Old Stage Road. Both of our offices provide quality bank products and service which you deserve. Our loans consists of consumer, commercial, agriculture and real estate. We offer long term fixed rate mortgages. Since we opened in February 1996 our Money Market account has been a customer favorite. Give us a call about free E-statements and free internet banking with bill pay.
11. Gene Somdahl
Functional pottery, sculptural tiles, masks and heads.
Nordlys Studio
2148 Horn Hollow Road
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 419-4922
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11. Sandy Somdahl
Handwoven scarves and handmade winter and summer hats.
Nordlys Studio
2148 Horn Hollow Road
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 419-4922
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Hotel Winneshiek/Restauration
Stop in to refresh and refuel while viewing local art on display. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and bar available. A restaurant where you can expect the best!
104 East Water Street
Decorah, IA 52101
563-382-4164
800-998-4164
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www.hotelwinn.com
Sampson Springs Campground
Large scenic quiet campsites with electric and water hookups. Fully furnished house available year-round, sleeps 8. Short walk to stocked trout streams. 15 minutes from Decorah. Reservations accepted.
2244 133rd Ave.
Decorah, IA 52101
563-382-4849
www.sampsonspringscampground.com
Winneshiek Wildberry Winery
Tour special: lunch special all three days, soup, sandwiches and desserts. Free wine tasting daily. Tours available. Open 10-5 Wed-Sun.
1966 337th St.
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 735-5809
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www.wwwinery.com
Darla & Glen Ellickson/ Profile & Gallery
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Creating contemporary award-winning designs in silver and gold since 1979. Darla and Glen live northeast of Decorah on a wooded acreage. The Ellickson Jewelry Studio and Gallery markets their hand-fabricated, original sterling silver and 14 karat gold jewelry, with many styles featuring unique gemstones. The gallery also features features blown and fused glass, pottery and much more, from other Artists and is open on an appointment, call-first basis. They travel annually exhibiting at 12 to 16 Fine Art Fairs throughout the United States.
Darla and Glen started the Northeast Iowa Artists’ Studio Tour and continue to organize it today. Darla is the Director She designs the jewelry, does the torch-work, stone-setting, one-of-a-kind pieces and hand-polishing. Glen handles production pieces, chemically treats and tumble finishes their jewelry. Their earloops – a no holes required, comfortable earrings alternative – are drawing attention nationwide. A specialty of Darla’s is designing with customers and fabricating their own specially designed custom gold and silver jewelry (including wedding rings, necklaces, etc.).
Darla has received more than 65 awards for her designs over the years. Her large neckpieces were featured in 2001 photos in both the American Artist/November and The Craft Connection magazines. Other awards include “Best in Shows” and “Awards of Excellence” at various venues.
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18. David Esslemont
Exhibiting at Winneshiek Wildberry Winery
1966 337th Street, Decorah, IA 52101
“Englishman wins chili cook off” then makes prize-winning recipe into a book. Exhibit of thirty-nine illustrations.
1990 Fox Hollow Road
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 419-8882
19. Kent Foster
Graphics and printing company focusing on the transformation of photos into functional art.
Fostergraphs
3527 US Highway 52
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 735-5603
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www.fostergraphs.com
27. Katie Lawless
Luscious silk scarves, each hand-dyed in rich vibrant colors.
2131 Oil Well Rd.
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-6257
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Profile and Gallery
32. Nate Evans
Fused and shaped glass vessels with sand-blasted surface decoration.
Red Hawk Glassworks
2856 Blair Road
New Albin, IA 52160
(563) 544-4378
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www.redhawkglassworks.com
Profile and Gallery
42. Lorene Geiselhart
Watercolor and oil. Scenes of nature in our wonderful world.
Geiselhart Gallery
405 North Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 335
Calmar, IA 52132
(563) 562-3048
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