Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce

Behind-the-Scenes: the Rare Book Room at Luther College Preus Library
2025-03-14 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Luther College, 700 College Drive, Decorah, Iowa, 52101, United States
Join us for a Presentation & Tour of Featured Books led by Dr. Andi Beckendorf, Luther College’s Research & Instruction Librarian. This Behind-the-Scenes features a selection of rare volumes including the oldest book in the library’s collection, a handwritten ship log, and the Bible that came over on the Restauration in 1825 – 200 years ago! This year, 2025, is the 200th anniversary of Norwegian emigration – a milestone being recognized across the country as well as here in Decorah, Iowa. The sloop ship Restauration set sail for America from Stavanger, Norway, on July 4, 1825, with 52 Norwegians aboard – the first in a huge wave of Norwegian emigration.
Limited spots available – sign up now to secure your spot HERE

Sponsored By: Dragonfly Books
Friday, March 14th from Noon – 1PM*Registration is required

Annual January Luncheon
2024-01-22 12:00 - 13:00
RSVP by Monday, January 15th, 2024 to attend the Annual January Luncheon.
Featuring a Keynote Address from Jessica Rilling, Executive Director of the Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce celebrating the Chamber’s 100th year.
Monday, January 22, 2024 • 12 p.m. Lunch/12:30 p.m. Program

Peace Dining Room, Dahl Centennial Union, Luther College
No shuttles, but visitor parking is available on the street near Dahl Centennial Union and in the lot behind Preus Library. Carpooling is encouraged. No cost to attend. Chamber Members and their staff are welcome! We will be joined by area partners as well as Luther faculty and staff.

Luther Luncheon
2023-01-23 12:00 - 13:00
RSVP by Monday, January 16th, 2023 to attend the January Luther Luncheon.
Featuring a Keynote Address from Matt Beatty, Director of Admissions at Luther College and updates and highlights from Luther and the Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce.
Monday, January 23, 2022 • 12 p.m. Lunch/12:30 p.m. Program

Peace Dining Room, Dahl Centennial Union, Luther College
No shuttles, but visitor parking is available on the street near Dahl Centennial Union and in the lot behind Preus Library. Carpooling is encouraged. No cost to attend. Chamber Members and their staff are welcome! We will be joined by area partners as well as Luther faculty and staff.
