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WATCH PARTY Saturday, April 5, 8:30 a.m.

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U.S. Navy’s new USS Iowa to be commissioned April 5

Glenn Larson, left, and Doug Smith, both U.S. Navy submarine veterans, flank a photo of a Virginia Class submarine on display in the Decorah’s All Vets Club. (Photo

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cient and fun ceremony without leaving the state. During the ceremony, the ship officially becomes the USS Iowa.

It is great tradition and very moving.”

The submarine is set to be formally commissioned at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 5 at Decorah All Vets Club Naval Submarine Base New to host public watch London in Groton, Connecticut. The commissioning will party for the event be held pier side in front of an estimated 2,000 attendees, including the ship’s sponsor, former Iowa first lady Christie The USS Iowa, SSN-797, was photographed during sea trials. (Photo submitted) Vilsack. The public is invited to join local veterans for cof(The complete version of April 5, and VFW Post 1977 perience to our home state,” fee at 6:30 a.m. April 5, and this article originally pub- in Decorah will be hosting a said retired Capt. Doug Mac- the watch party is scheduled lished in the March 20 Dec- free watch party for the public Crea USN, chairman of the to begin at 8:30 a.m. that day orah Leader, find it in full at to view the event that morn- USS Iowa Commissioning at the All Vets Club — 104 Committee. “We are working State St. in Decorah. Coffee ing. decorahleader.com) “We on the Commission- with local submarine, Navy, and pastries will be provided.

The United States Navy is ing Committee are happy to and veterans organizations to The Iowa, SSN-797, is the commissioning the next evo- support these watch parties to allow all Iowans the opportu- Navy’s newest Virginia-class lution of the USS Iowa on bring the commissioning ex- nity to see this honored, an- fast attack submarine. This USS Iowa will become the fourth ship to bear the name of the Hawkeye State. The most recent was the former USS Iowa, BB-61, an iconic battleship which served from 1942 to 1949 as well as from 1951 to 1958 and finally from 1984 to 1990 before she was officially decommissioned. That ship now serves as a museum in the Port of Los Angeles.

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Fast attack submarines, which fall under the Virginia Class, Seawolf Class or Los Angeles Class, conduct antisubmarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, intelligence gathering and special operations. Both types of submarines are known to travel more than 800 feet below sea level.

Larson joined the Navy in 1960 and retired in 1995, while Smith signed with the Navy in 1974 and served 28 years. Unlike many other military stations, Smith said serving on submarines is strictly voluntary.

“It’s all volunteers,” Larson confirmed. “They don’t draft people into submarines.”

Larson was inspired to be a submariner by a 1950s TV series called “The Silent Service” — true stories about the importance of submarines in World War II. “Those are the true heroes,” he said.

Smith said submarine-launched ballistic missiles are used as nuclear deterrents.

“With the Cold War and the Cuban Missile Crisis, we had to have deterrents,” Smith said. “Those were silo nuclear missiles, the bombers carrying nukes and the fleet ballistic missile submarines, which were always on patrol, and all of these were locked and loaded on the Soviet Union at all times. Those were the biggest deterrents in the Cold War — to keep the Soviets at bay.”

Larson said, if any of the boomers he served on had launched their missiles, they would have failed their mission to keep Cold War tensions from rising to the level of full-scale attacks.

“The whole idea of the SSBN’s was deterrence,” he said. “‘You mess with us, and we’ll put you back to the stone age.’ It was called ‘mutual assured destruction.’ The acronym was MAD, which was quite appropriate. Fortunately, we never had to launch our missiles.”

Decorah to hold grand opening of new archery range The Decorah Parks and Recreation Department invites the public to celebrate the grand opening of the city’s archery range from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 5 at the Will Baker Athletic Fields.

Mayor Lorraine Borowski will fire the first arrow on the range.

Food and refreshments will be available, and attendees may enter for a chance to win a Grizzly Drifter 12 cooler and gift cards.

City officials said the event is the result of community involvement and partnerships. Questions may be directed to the Decorah Parks and Recreation Department at 563-382-4158.

Boards and Brews to return April 23 Decorah Public Library and Pulpit Rock Brewing Company invite adults 21 and over to step away from their screens and step into the world of tabletop games with Boards and Brews, a special community-building event from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, April 23 at Pulpit Rock’s event space at 207 College Drive in Decorah. The program is part of a series of free game nights and will feature a variety of classic and modern board games, along with the option for participants to bring their personal favorites to share and play.

“This program is all about fostering genuine human connection in a relaxed, welcoming environment,” said Zach RowHeyveld, assistant director at Decorah Public Library. “We’re thrilled to partner with Pulpit Rock Brewing Company to offer a night of good games, great drinks and meaningful interactions.”

For more information, visit decorahlibrary.org, pulpitrockbrewing.net or contact Decorah Public Library at 563-3823717.

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Women’s Weekend Out this weekend in Decorah

Decorah’s small businesses will be kicking off spring with the annual Women’s Weekend Out event. The event will take place April 4-6 and has been a local tradition since 2002.

Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce Director Jessica Rilling said the weekend event is ideal for both residents and area visitors to enjoy Decorah’s downtown district and area shops.

“This event was created specifically to support small

retail businesses at the start of spring,” Rilling said. “The event committee works hard to cultivate a fun and dynamic weekend. It’s the perfect time to shop and dine your way across town, because new spring product lines are out, stores are hosting special guests, and treats and drinks are everywhere. Our small business owners know how to host a fun time. It’s also a great reminder that we vote with our dollars. If you love a

vibrant and active downtown, you can choose to support it.”

Chamber officials said nine new stores have opened in downtown Decorah since Women’s Weekend Out last took place in 2024 — Jubilee, KD Refillery, Mercantile 1028, Oak & Olive, Storied Folk & Co., Coffee Break, Jenny Wren Gift Market, Interior Design by Emily and Lefse Lodge.

In total, more than 50 stores have joined together for this year’s Women’s Weekend

Out. In addition to in-store specials and pop-up collaborations, the weekend is expected to feature a number of special events, including a Friday Art Crawl, an emerging artist exhibition, Saturday Style Show Brunch, a comedy show at T-Bocks Sports Bar and Grill, a craft and vendor show at the fairgrounds, a “Pieceful Puzzling” gathering and live music.

A full list of participating locations is available online at decorahchamber.com.

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Easter egg hunt planned at Fort Atkinson Fort Atkinson Public Library will be holding its second annual Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 12 in the Fort Atkinson Park. The public is invited to meet the Easter Bunny and have their photos taken. The event is for all ages, and organizers are accepting free will donations to help cover the cost of candy.

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TOP CONSIGNMENTS FATS Randy Trogstad, Chatfield, MN Matt & Bryan Lindrom, Ellsworth, Wis Wayne Meyer, Eitzen, MN HOLSTEIN STEERS Seedling & Graner, Kellogg, MN Patrick Donnelly Jr, Farmington, MN Meyer Farms Inc, Byron, MN TOP COW Jansen Dairy, Danube, MN TOP BULL Bernie & Dereck Bork, Independence, Wis

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$5 billion in agricultural sales to the state economy annually. Producers enrolled in the course will learn how they can use futures prices to help them managing price risk and develop a marketing plan. The course includes a market simulation activity in which class members can practice news skills and try out a marketing strategy. For more information, contact Alexandria McIntyre by calling 563-382-2949 or emailing alliemc@iastate.edu.

Mon-Fri 7:30-5:30 Sat 7:30-1:00 223 College Dr., Decorah, IA 563-382-2968

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Slaughter Sale Every Monday at 9 am along with Regular Sale at Noon

Connect Four; Dixit; Elephant’s Trunk; Exploding Kittens; Gloom; Go; Gotcha!; In a Pickle; Jenga; Monopoly: Electronic Banking; Number Chase; The Oregon Trail: Card Game; Pandemic; Phase 10 Twist; Qwirkle; Rummikub; Seismic; Skip-Bo; Takenoko; Yeti, Set, Go!; Zombie Dice; and more. Participants may also bring their own games and snacks. Children 8 and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult. For more information, contact Robey Memorial Library at 563-568-4424 or visitwaukon.lib.ia.us.

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Succulent salads, wholesome veggies & potatoes, delicious desserts, deluxe catering, party planners and trays.

ROSSVILLE

The Old Rossville Store

851 Volney Rd., Rossville, between Waukon & Marquette (563) 535-7272 Open Tuesday Thursday 4-7, Friday & Saturday 4-8.

Closed Sunday & Monday. Nightly Specials: Tuesday - Jumbo Shrimp or Ham Steak; Wednesday - 1/2 Broasted Chicken; Thursday - Baby Back BBQ Pork Ribs; Friday Beer Battered or Broiled Cod; Saturday - Prime Rib.

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LANSING

367 Main St., Lansing (563) 538-9284 Serving breakfast and lunch. Fresh concepts for traditional menu items! Open 7a - 3p Tuesday through Saturday, Sunday 7a - 1p. Check out daily specials on our Facebook page.

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DECORAH The Landing Market

211 College Dr., Decorah (563) 277-1893 The Landing Market (food hall) building, The Buzz (coffee/ cocktails/craft beverages), and Tandem (grab & go options) open SunWed 7:30a-7p and Thurs-Sat 7:30a-9p.

Justin’s (restaurant) open Sun-Wed 8a-2p and ThursSat 8a-7p. Root 43 (juices/smoothies/bowls) Sun 9a-5p and Mon-Sa 8 a- 5:30 p.

Check thelandingmarket.com for online ordering, menus, and latest information.

Food/beverage menus & weekly specials

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Don Jose Mexican Family Restaurant

201 E. Water St., Decorah (563) 382-6052 Open Tues, Wed, Thur, Sun 11a-9p; Fri & Sat 11a-9:30p; Closed Mondays.

Homemade, fresh Mexican food & drinks. Patio open seasonally.

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Large variety of tap and local beers! Great Bloody Marys! Best wings around! Great place to bring the family! Lots of TVs! View menus at www.tbocks.com.

Acoustic concert features regional songwriters Regional songwriters will present an acoustic concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 12 at the historic St. Mane Theatre in Lanesboro, Minnesota. The event is the first Spring Songwriters Showcase of 2025 and will feature songwriters Jill Burkes, Audrey Robinson, Jason Chaffee and Sarah Peterson.

Audience members will be immersed in this intimate concert setting, where four singer-songwriters will share their original songs and the inspirations and stories behind them.

Each concert in this series is presented in a Nashville-style round robin format, which removes the usual distractions of a normal gig, and allows the audience to be drawn into the emotional heart of each song.

About the artists Jill Burkes is a singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Hibbing, Minnesota. She began studying the violin at age seven and performed with various string ensembles through childhood and young adulthood. She is currently fronting the folk rock band Morningbird; their debut album “Echoes in the Meadow” was released in May 2024.

Audrey Robinson is a singer-songwriter originally from Waterloo and now based out of Rochester, Minnesota. She has been playing and writing nearly 20 years and has been performing throughout the Midwest for about 15 years. With a folk/ punk style, her lyrics and songs

are honest and straightforward.

Jason Chaffee is an award-winning composer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer whose music exists in the space between notes—where emotion lingers and inspiration resonates. He is preparing for his most ambitious project yet – a double album release on July 18, 2025. The first, a folk-rock/ pop album, and the second an ambient album.

Sarah Peterson has written with songwriters worldwide.

Recent success includes a song on rotation on Sirus XM radio called “If Country Was a Town” and two songs in rotation on Malaysian Radio Stations: “Glitter and Gold” and “Together”. From her home base in Lanesboro she developed her first artist project last year, releasing four singles and the full six-song EP “Singing to the Angels”.

Peterson will lead a songwriting workshop at 2 p.m. April 12 called “Songwriting through Inspiration, Intuition & Practice” at the St. Mane Theatre upper level studio. Participants at any experience level can register for the workshop for only $5.

Tickets are on sale online at lanesboroarts.org. Seating is general admission.

Songwriters Showcase concert and workshop series is presented by Sarah Peterson in partnership with Lanesboro Arts. Peterson is a fiscal year 2025 recipient of a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board.

Robey Memorial Library to host Homeschool Art Fair

Robey Memorial Library in Waukon invites the public to attend an upcoming Homeschool Art Fair, showcasing the artistic talents of homeschooled students across Allamakee County. Visitors may view the art fair from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, April 3 in the library’s community room. Organizers said the fair provides students with a platform to display their art-

work and fosters skills such as creativity, confidence and critical thinking. Visitors are encouraged to engage students in meaningful conversations about their inspirations and artistic journeys. Complimentary cookies and lemonade will be provided during the art fair, and the artwork will be available for later viewing at the library throughout April.

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Notice of Annual Meeting The members of the Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company will meet

7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Enjoy coffee, espresso, scratch-made baked goods, lunch, tap beer, mimosas, and Bloody Marys. Pumpkin Spice is back— stop by for a cozy fall drink.

View our menu or order online at mymagpiecoffee.com.

Tuesday, April 15 at 7:00 p.m.

Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.

(snow date April 16)

1600 Prosperity Rd., Decorah (563) 387-6700 Taproom hours: SundayThursday 11a-9p, Friday & Saturday 11a-10p.

Kitchen open until 1 hour before closing. Serving appetizers, pizza, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, tacos, salads and more. Visit www.tgbrews. com for info.

at the Mabel Community Center, 201 S. Main St., Mabel, MN.

Nominations for directors for a three-year term are: Darci Baumann-Fern or Tim Mengis Duane Falck (unopposed) Jeremy Carolan or Dean Nierling Lunch will be served and door prizes given away.

We hope to see you there!

- Kevin Manning, Secretary

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Saddle Club benefit dance is April 12 The Winneshiek County Saddle Club will again participate in the annual Pony Express Riders for Iowa fundraising event over Easter weekend — April 18-21.

The Pony Express Riders of Iowa is a volunteer network which raises funds throughout the year to support Camp Sunnyside and Easter Seals. Camp Sunnyside is an 80-acre camp site near Des Moines which serves people with disabilities.

The Winneshiek County SaddlePAI ClubNTI hasNG participated in the Interior/Exterior Pony Express Ride since 1970, andResidential members are currently selling raffle tickets for a 2024 Commercial

Massimo T-Bass 760 side-byside UTV or a $2,000 prize.

The saddle club will also host a benefit dance from 7-10 p.m.

Saturday, April 12 at the Danan Lansing Building on the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds.

INSURANCE MuAGENCY, Inc. sic will be provided by the Buck & Hollow Band. All are invited.

Club volunteers Home • Health • Life will also be collecting funds from 7-8:45 Business • Farm a.m. Medicare Friday, April 18 during a Supplements road block in Calmar.

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Houston County is seeking qualified applicants for the following positions:

CHIEF DEPUTY RECORDER

Full-time position to assist in the organization, coordination, and direction of all areas, activities and statutory duties of the Recorder’s This LOSTOffice.

AND position has the authority to act in the County Recorder’s stead, in his/ her absence. Current wage range: $24.70FOUND - $32.49/hr.

Minimum Requirements: Technical certificate or diploma in Legal Administration or related field with one (1) year of experience working in a Recorder’s Office, or a combination of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in a position with comparable duties.

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BENEFITS: Health, Life, Short & Long-term Disability, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Flex Spending Plan, Wellness Program, EAP, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacations, Paid Sick Days, Competitive Wage and Great People to work with!

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment and physical characteristics are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

Refer to the “Essential and Marginal Function Analysis” statement for a complete description of essential functions and functional requirements.

EEO - Pre-Employment Drug Test and Post-Offer Physical Stop by to fill out an application or mail resumes to: Apply at: lynchfamilycompanies.com/careers or by calling 563-776-3051

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Shake up Lenten dinners with variety

It’s customary for people participating in Lenten fasting to skip meat and poultry dinners on Fridays between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday. However, opting for vegetables and fish in lieu of meats doesn’t have to mean sacrificing flavor.

“Seafood Pancakes” from “Judy Joo’s Korean Soul Food” (White Lion Publishing) are a popular Korean appetizer. Any shellfish can be substituted, but the ingredients listed help keep the pancakes crispy. Enjoy this dish as a light lunch or in addition to other offerings for a tasty dinner.

SEAFOOD PANCAKES the frying pan as needed.

Serve immediately with a favorite dipping sauce.

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Property Located at 3013 North Winn Rd., Decorah, IA Property Inspection: Saturday, April 5, 10 AM-1 PM

A nice acreage opportunity on a hard surface road 6 miles north of Decorah! Property has 11.62 acres with a two bedroom split foyer home, two garages for storage or workshop areas. The home does need some TLC. Property also has a 26’x40’ shed for storage or livestock, as well as pasture area and wooded areas.

Method of Auction: 10% down after the close of the auction Tuesday, April 15, 2025 with the balance due at closing around May 20, 2025, or as soon as paperwork can be completed. This sale is not contingent upon financing, appraisal or inspection. Property sells as is and sells subject to approval & court approval. Announcements made day of auction take precedence over printed materials. Auction will take place online only and buyers must register and place bids online. There is no buyer’s premium on this auction. There will be an extension feature, so if someone bids in the last 5 minutes, the auction will extend another 5 minutes. Taxes app. $1,992 per year.

Real Estate Brokerage & Closing Agent: Attorney Jonathan Specht, Miller Law Office, Decorah & Sweeney Auction Realty Services, Waukon

Personal Property Bidding Closes at 4 PM

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Located in the town’s original commercial district, it’s the last remaining commercial structure from that era, according to information from the National Park Service.

The two-story structure has side and rear walls of rubble limestone and a brick facade.

The Italian-style building features brick arches with limestone keystones, recessed brick panels and brick pilasters. A bracketed cornice was added to the top of the structure in the 1980s.

The building housed a merchandise store for most of its history and was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 — before it was transformed into the Old World Inn in 1986. The restaurant and inn featured a Czech restaurant on the ground floor and four lodging rooms upstairs. The building most recently housed the Speakeasy Inn, which closed approximately 10 years ago.

A piece of Winneshiek County history will soon reopen for business under new ownership and a new name.

Marion entrepreneur Josh Mason recently purchased 331 S. Main St., Spillville — previously the home of the Old World Inn and Speakeasy Inn — and the business will open its doors again in April as Wenzil Taylor Food & Brew. The establishment is to be named in honor of the 1871 building’s first owner, Wenzil Taylor, who opened it as a merchandise store.

Mason said the building’s previous owner rented the seven upstairs apartments to college students, but the main floor and kitchen as well as the basement bar and restaurant hadn’t been touched in the last 10 years.

Mason said the restaurant will feature what we calls “high-end pub food,” including pizzas, smoked chicken wings, pub nachos, burgers, sandwiches, ribs, homemade desserts and more.

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— and in some cases, such as or other ben- local support for through organizations of employment, housing ion Action Network. t as a volunteer in some capacity Immigrat immigran its and Iowa’s and Justice Center efits. Palmer said ly prevalent in east Iowa Peace population is particular as agriculture (Photo by Seth Boyes) certain industries, such on from the Informati . hospitality and on Council said crime rates correlate with rises in imAmerican Immigrati nearly 6 percent migrant populations, a number of studimmigrants made up about nt other elements of Iowa’s total population in 2023, ies have found immigrants are meant to compleme to be incarceratof immigrants district. The 60 percent less likely and about 39 percent

BY ROZ WEIS within the city’s historic She will store photos, in the state were naturalized citizens ed than citizens born in the U.S. STAFF WRITER new archival area and citizens made state’s total imrecords, wills, probates went on to say U.S.-born as of that year. Of the artifacts, benestored about 31 percent, up about 83 percent of the country’s several currently migrant population, The impact made by other items which are 2023, in Decorah during of the former Win- or 58,900 individuals, were believed fentanyl-related convictions in factors will be felt on the second floor the pernear the immigrants — beyond. she felt largely debunks County Jail building to be undocumented the coming year and of Iowa’s which that most immigrants are in- Marty Steele ek County neshiek percent 1.8 Winneshi for e. to g ception accountin According county courthous plans to break population, but about 2.4 percent of the volved in trafficking the drug.

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BY DENISE LANA termined to remain strong.director with sion and Outreach, make Shanna deep way. local free many the serve nutrition that will dito district Chad Elliott, STAFF WRITER sees the program, explained ty-sup“There will be effects School Dis- the school food items. that have been communi Decorah Community rectly impact the producers cuts will and healthy long history of serving lunches have food hubs the in the confirmed the USDA Schools, food banks, for years.

“We have a able to utilize that program were upended trict, in the district’s breakfast and will continue to ported year, we independently raise been we and foods, and farms across Iowa results “Each the U.S. Dets into our fewer select en- local grants — The USDA cuts earlier this month when terminated lunch menus offering incorporate local ingredien as long as money through local re center-of-the-plate menus 10 Who Care-fundpartment of Agricultu trée choices, saying breakfast and lunch continued on page Depot, 100 Women donaLocal Food for said. to become more contracts for this year’s are available,” Elliott and individual/business items are expected Elliott added they Food Purchasing Summer Lunch raisers, she said.

Schools and Local expensive. However, The Decorah Kids — an $11.3 milfree lunches tions,” remains fortunate Assistance programs the school district Club, which provides next three years.

He said organizations, lion loss across the food in other ways.

Decorah several Closer to home, work that the saddle “I am not familiar with d peothe past. Well intentione said in addition to man power, t, club has done in club, told the board, that damage the trail,” to specialized equipmen a ple can do things like there to be some sort the club has access a tractor with grapples, . “I would such as a skid loader, which Fuhrmann and rec over the saddle and a four-wheeler of oversight by parks is givbackhoe, tree shears trails at no cost to to make sure no one Club found thembe used to maintain club. I would want ce they could willing The Winneshiek Saddle are maintenan Recs whatever said volunteer of Decorah’s Park and en permission to do the city. Dotzenrod selves at the center to maintain areas being approved by parks March 20, as the park want to do without that to pack in saws on horseback . reation meeting Thursday, machinery discussed the city’s pendand rec.” inaccessible to large board and saddle club McLean said she was Use Trail Plan.

Local resident Karen ing Equestrian Shared willing to help Van Peenen Park members of the saddle club members were saddle glad 12 when In November of 2024, said, page continued on However, McLean Human Powered Trails ce, club and the Decorah sur- with the trails. assisting with trail maintenan a longstanding debate insurgroup faced off over spe- DHPT started to have a $2 million use of city park trails, trails exist all across they were required rounding the shared classes on trail mainte- “These types of shared widely acin Van Peenen Park. ance umbrella and attend should re- America and they use the same cifically trails located vote by the parks and and she felt the city asking Decare protocols, We . nance said Ultimately, a split 3-2 5 cepted best practices s horseback riders on of the saddle club. McLean same set of standard should recreation board allowed ac- quire the same orah to adopt the trail standards in Decorah in the park, as well as want equal of the 8 miles of trails Peenen the equestrianwith Iowa regulations, which she used everywhere. Equestrians trail loop off of Van comply do not want, nor cess to the North 40 pper Ice Cave also nt on the trails. We orah’s liability. Board

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