March 14, 2023 Driftless Journal

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In memory of Adelia

Eastern Allamakee to perform

World Premiere piece

By Jennifer Bissell

For 10 years, Adelia Dundas brought her infectious enthusiasm to the world. Now, her spirit will live on in the piece “Adelia!”

The Eastern Allamakee Community School District’s Elementary and Middle School band will perform the world premiere of “Adelia!” at their spring concert this April. The piece will honor former band director Christoph Dundas and his daughter who passed away from cancer in 2021.

Meet Adelia

From 2009 to 2012, Christoph Dundas and his wife Kelsey called the Eastern Allamakee area home. It was where his first daughter, Adelia, was born in 2011. Adelia was born eight weeks premature, spending her first five weeks of life in the NICU in La Crosse, Wisconsin. In her honor, the Kee High Class of 2011 collected $850 for Christoph to purchase Adelia’s first instrument when she was old enough to start band lessons.

The Dundas family moved to southern Minnesota in 2012 to be closer to their families. Christoph taught high school band and sixth grade band lessons at Plainview-Elgin-Millville schools for four years. In 2016, he took the position as high school band director at Austin, Minn., where the family remains.

Unfortunately, Adelia wouldn’t have the opportunity to start her band career. Throughout her life, Adelia battled several challenges. She was diagnosed with Aicardi Syndrome, a rare genetic condition that affects the brain, eyes and speech and can lead to developmental delays, seizures, genetic deletions and more. It’s a condition that only affects girls, with just a few hundred cases in the United States. Despite her condition, she learned to read chapter books, hold conversations, and in 2019, won a gold medal at the Minnesota Special Olympics state swim meet.

Adelia made the most of her 10 years on earth, enjoying time with her parents and three siblings, Caleb and twins Jacob and Emmaline. However, in November 2020, she was diagnosed with Myelodysplasia Syndrome, a rare bone marrow cancer. Her brother Caleb served as her bone marrow donor. Despite a successful transfer, Adelia passed away on March 30, 2021, just weeks after her 10th birthday.

Her legacy

The Dundas family continues to promote Adelia’s life and legacy. Through her funeral memorial gifts, the family has been able to send gifts to two other families with children who were hos-

the inspiration behind the original piece to be played at Eastern Allamakee School this spring. Amelia was diagnosed with Aicardi Syndrome, and faced many health challenges, but always lit up a room. Amelia passed away in 2021 at age 10. (Left) Christoph Dundas holds baby Amelia, whose smile brightened the room from an early age. (Right) the Dundas family; mom Kelsey, Dad Christoph and baby Amelia, later joined by siblings Caleb, Jacob and Emmaline. (submitted photos)

pitalized and a local cancer group, provide lunch for all the teachers and staff at Adelia’s former elementary school on what would have been her 11th birthday and provide support for a family who lost their father. Recently they launched a toy drive to support the Mayo Clinic Child Life team, providing toys for children who go to the hospital for anything from an ER visit to a longer stay. They planned to deliver a truckload of toys on Adelia’s 12th birthday.

A gift to the Eastern Allamakee program

Liz Bahr is the current band director for the school district. Last year, Bahr received an email from Kelsey Dundas saying they’d decided as a family to honor Adelia’s memory by donating the money to the band program.

Bahr said she was taken aback and honored to choose a way to honor Adelia. She considered buying some new instruments to allow more students to start their music careers. She also debated buying new sheet music. She reached out to some of Dundas’ former students and asked their opinions.

“I decided the best way to really, truly honor Adelia and have her memory live on is to create a piece of music for her, and hopefully there are other band programs that will benefit from this music being made,” said Bahr.

After doing some research, Bahr reached out to Justin Marshall Riley from Jefferson, Wis., to create the piece for the school. Bahr wanted the piece to fit Adelia’s personality and be written for her younger students. She decided to combine

‘Porter House After Dark’ series offered

The Porter House Museum is offering two programs during its spring lecture series and both will take place “after dark” inside the museum parlor at 401 West Broadway in Decorah.

her fifth-grade band from New Albin Elementary with the sixth through eighth graders from Lansing Middle School for the performance. Even with the larger group, having a piece commissioned can be a challenge and more than just for financial reasons.

“It can be challenging for a small school because if the piece doesn’t fit the instrumentation, then that’s a problem,” she said. Luckily, Riley is a band director and has experience working with smaller schools. Riley spoke with the Dundas family before composing the piece. Bahr said it was important to her to make sure the song was lively, like Adelia. It was written based on her favorite hymn, “Jesus Loves Me.” “You don’t actually hear that musical tidbit until the end of the piece but at the end, it’s like ‘oh, I get it,’” she said. “It starts off not slow but smooth and light, and the introduction is long and lyrical. Once the introduction is done, there’s a little thing that says ‘with infectious enthusiasm,’ which is how Christoph described Adelia’s personality and then it is very upbeat and driving.”

In addition to composing the piece, Riley also gave Bahr some exercises to help the younger musicians learn the music.

The Kee band program will be the first to perform the piece. However, there are already plans for it to be performed again. “Although I never had the opportunity to meet Adelia Dundas, I hope that the piece “Adelia!” offers a glimpse

Luther College Professor Emeritus of English David Faldet will present “Knocks and Voices in the Dark: Seances, Spiritualism and Decorah” on Tuesday, March 28, at 7 p.m. His talk will look at the wide public interest in contact with the world of the dead in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, including leading public figures, significant popular movements, stage shows, movies, infamous hoaxes and at least one prominent Decorah family.

David Faldet

Faldet has presented several programs on Decorah’s early and natural history at the museum where he also serves on the board of directors.

Richard Merritt

Luther Professor of Art and Visual Communication Richard Merritt will present “Transmutation of Spirits: The Mindreading Craze in the Porter Era” Tuesday, April 4, at 7 p.m. His talk will introduce nineteenth and early twentieth century mind-reading performance and psychological spectacles in historical perspective. He will also perform some of the experiences/ illusions of mind-to-mind communication using showmanship and techniques of “parlor magic and mentalism.”

Merritt is also a trans-disciplinary artist whose work sits at the crossroads of aesthetic object, social practice arts and scholarship. He notes that he is “a rational skeptic and that no spirits will be harmed” in his performance.

Due to space limitations, pre-registration is required. Register at porterhousemuseum.org and go to “Events.” Both programs are suitable for adult audiences.

There is no cost for admission though freewill donations to the Porter House Museum are welcome. Refreshments will be served after each program.

(Above) Amelia Dundas with her effervescent enthusiasm, and

Porter House Museum at 401 West Broadway in Decorah. (submitted)

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Milestone Luzum celebrates 90th birthday

JoAnn Luzum of Calmar will celebrate her 90th birthday on Saturday, March 25.

Luzum is the mother of Dale, Linda, Robert, Connie and Randy.

Trails Unlimited drive-thru breakfast fundraiser March 26

9 near Decorah. Doors open at 1 p.m. Admission is free, and pre-registration for participating brides is required through Saturday, March 18.

Registered brides will be entered to win amazing giveaway packages, a drink token and more.

The first 75 registered brides will receive a Toppling Goliath bag. Register at www.eventbrite. com/e/the-bluffs-mainevent-wedding-show-tickets-524129243677.

The Trails Unlimited Snowmobile Club will host their annual Landowners Appreciation & Breakfast Fundraiser on Sunday, March 26, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Festina Community Center. All are welcome to the drive-thru only breakfast, and guests can enjoy pancakes, handmade sausage patties and scrambled eggs for a small fee.

Nearly 200 landowners making up more than 140 miles of trails within the Trails Unlimited region will receive a special invitation and complimentary tickets.

Immediately following the breakfast event, the final Trails Unlimited club meeting of the season will take place at the Festina Community Center at 12:30 p.m. Members are encouraged to attend as officer voting is on the agenda.

“With heavy snowfall in December, we anticipated a great

season this year,” said Bud Winter, Trails Unlimited club president. “Although we were disappointed with snow accumulation the last few months, we’re never let down by our landowner’s support. We continue to be extremely appreciative of their partnership in making these beautiful northeast Iowa trails possible – even for a short time each year.”

Trails Unlimited is a non-profit organization that has been in existence since 1985. The club maintains over 140 miles of trail in the communities of Castalia, Ossian, Calmar, Fort Atkinson, Festina, Alpha, Hawkeye, Jackson Junction, St. Lucas, Auburn, Waucoma, West Union and Clermont. For more information about Trails Unlimited Snowmobile Club, find them on Facebook or visit www.trailsunlimited.net.

Winneshiek County Sheriff welcomes K9 Drago

The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office welcomed its newest K9 member while saying goodbye to another. K9 Drago joined the Winneshiek Coun ty Sheriff’s Office as a highly-trained and experienced multi-functional (otherwise properly referred to as “dual purpose”) law enforcement ser vice dog. Drago, a three-year-old German Shephard, is proficient in drug detection, tracking and apprehension. Drago’s handler will be Deputy Logan Hopp.

Drago replaced K9 Rooster, who was unable to fulfill requirements for which he was acquired. Rooster had significant issues with socialization, temperament and anxiety, making him unfit for his duties with the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office. Rooster was returned to his original home/trainer and is being very well cared for. The sheriff’s office was able to work out an agreement with the trainer to trade for Drago at no additional costs to the county.

Sheriff Dan Marx said, “Although this was an extremely difficult decision that we did not take lightly, it was ultimately decided that it was not fair to the people of Winneshiek County or Rooster to keep him in service. We owe it to our citizens to ensure that we are providing a top-tier K9 service that excels in all aspects of law enforcement service work.”

Deputy/Handler Logan Hopp stated, “I thank the people of Winneshiek County for their continued faithful and generous support we have been given over the years. I am excited to have Drago as my new partner. We will continue to strive for excellence in service and provide Winneshiek County with a top-of-the-line K9 program.”

Huber’s Store to reopen with new owner

By Kate Klimesh

Scott Steinbeiser has come a long way to make his mark at the long-standing grocery and “a bit-of-everything” store, Huber’s, in Fort Atkinson.

“I grew up in Texas, in the Dallas area. My mom grew up here and we used to vacation here over several summers.

When I was 25, I decided to move here, because I really got to like the area. I don’t miss the big city at all,” Steinbeiser stated.

Steinbeiser recently took a leap of faith and purchased Huber’s Store and is busy organizing, cleaning and working to secure all the necessary permits, licenses and securing a new

Death Notice

DEBORAH LEAH BIERMAN of Decorah passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023, at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics in Madison, Wis., due to complications of COVID-19 compounded by her underlying chronic medical conditions. A Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, March 14, beginning with a vigil service at 4 p.m., and visitation from 4:30 to 7 p.m., at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services located at 1844 1st Avenue NE in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Mass will be on Wednesday, March 15, at 10 a.m., at St. Jude’s Catholic Church located at 50 Edgewood Road NW in Cedar Rapids, followed by burial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. Those unable to attend are invited to watch the service via livestream at www. stewartbaxter.com.

LINDA K. ANDERSON, 78, of Lawler, passed away on March 8, 2023, at Community Memorial Hospital in Sumner. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, March 15, at 10:30 a.m., at Congregational United Church of Christ in New Hampton, with Hugh Macintosh officiating. Burial will be held at a later date. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 14, from 4 to 7 p.m. on, at Conway-Markham Funeral Home in New Hampton and for one hour prior to the funeral service at the church Wednesday.

distributor for the store.

“I’ve lived in Fort Atkinson since moving here, and worked for a tree care company, so this is all new to me. But, I know I enjoyed the Huber’s Store, and whatever it takes to bring that back to life, it’s worth it to me.”

Steinbeiser took possession of the store on Feb. 23 when it was closed for inventory. He purchased the building and the inventory and has been working on switching the main distributor from Best Choice brand to the Food Club brand. For those that know the store from

years past, Food Club brand is the same company and quality as the Shurfine brand Huber’s carried for decades, as well as the traditional line of meats and cheeses people remember as a specialty of the store.

He is also looking to renew connections with Red Wing Boots and True Value, so they can once again carry the bit-of-everything that Huber’s has been known for. “We’re expanding the True Value space to include some of the back rooms,” Steinbeiser noted.

Huber’s Store is planning to

reopen at the end of this month. Steinbeiser noted that switching brands means he had a lot of food he couldn’t sell, so he made a significant donation to the Decorah Food Pantry. They will spend the next weeks preparing the space for new deliveries of dry goods and shelf stable items and hardware/ household, before scheduling the meat and cheeses and produce delivery for right before opening.

For now, keep an eye on the Huber’s Store Facebook page for updates and information.

In memory of Adelia

continued from front into the joy and infectious enthusiasm that was so much a part of her way of life, and that it gives the listener comfort in knowing that Adelia is safe and sound with her heavenly Father in her heavenly home, joyfully awaiting the arrival of those who love her,” said Riley.

A lasting memory

Although the Dundas family has been away from the Kee community for many years, Bahr said their story has resonated with her students.

“They’re really excited about it. They’ve been asking about it quite a bit. When I shared the story with them, they were really interested because it is such a sad story. It’s hard for 10-year-

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olds to process what really happened. Once they processed it, realizing that we’re doing this in memory of someone and doing a world premiere, they realized it’s really pretty cool,” said Bahr.

The power of music

The Dundas family has yet to hear the piece created in honor of Adelia. “As a band teacher, I would love to look at the score, hear it in my head and imagine teaching it, but I’m making myself sit this one out and just be the donor,” said Christoph.

“Adelia loved music. She would come home every day and turn on her CD player. Our kids remember many Saturday mornings when we were all suddenly awake at 6 a.m., because Adelia got up early and went downstairs to play the ‘Frozen’ soundtrack on the loudest possible volume, so loud that we could all hear it through the floor.”

“With her speech delays, she

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struggled for a long time to put even two words together and couldn’t say a four-word sentence until she was at least fouryears-old. But she could sing along with music long before she could talk. I truly believe that listening to and singing music was one of the big reasons she learned to speak and have conversations.”

The “Adelia!” world-premiere concert is Monday, April

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24, beginning at 7 p.m., at the Kee High gym in Lansing. Because the concert is a 5-12 band and vocal concert, Bahr encourages people to livestream the event through the school district Facebook page. A YouTube livestream link will be added to the Facebook event as it gets closer.

“It’s been very emotional for me to go through this. But it’s also been really inspiring to see this family has gone through this horrible thing and they’ve taken Adelia’s death and are choosing to live on and share her memory and her joy with the rest of the world,” said Bahr. “That’s really amazing that they are able to do that and that we get to be a part of this.”

Lime Springs Children’s Theatre Troupe presents “Swan Lake” Friday, March 31, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, April 1, at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., at the United Methodist Church in Lime Springs.

For tickets or more information contact 563-379-7625, or pick up tickets from cast members, the Lime Springs Library, CUSB or Cresco Bank and Trust in Cresco.

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Adelia Dundas pictured with her parents Kelsey and Christoph and siblings Caleb, Jacob and Emmaline. (Submitted photo)

Pictured (l-r) are Tiffany and Kristie Baumler, the daughter-mother team behind Kollective Memories Boutique, now open in Ossian. With a wide range of handmade, hand-crafted items, it showcases the talents of the region. (Driftless

Making memories is easy in Ossian

Kollective Memories Boutique opens with local talent at its heart

By Kate Klimesh

For decades, painting and decorating ceramics has been a hobby for Ossian’s Kristie Baumler. “Me and my sister started painting ceramics 30 years ago. It was a big thing at the time, and we used to do craft shows together to sell what we’d made. We both had regular jobs, and I enjoyed doing it as a hob-

by over the years.”

But that all changed when Baumler’s husband went into business for himself eight years ago and she helped him with his books. She then made the decision she would dive deeper into painting and selling ceramics on the side and bought 1,000 ceramic molds and a kiln.

While she initially sold her creations on eBay and lat-

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er Etsy, her online business soon outgrew the Baumler’s 1,200-square foot home.

“Most people don’t know I’ve been doing this,” Baumler quipped, “just me and the Post Office lady. It’s my first time offering what I make to the community.”

Ready for expansion, Baumler purchased the building at 122 East Main Street in Ossian, on May 2, 2022. By July, she and her family were cleaning, renovating and updating the space, formerly Beckman Appliance and Ace Hardware store. “It came together quick,” Baumler noted, and the store opened by Black Friday last year.

Baumler’s goal for the shop is simple: Come in the shop, paint if you want to and make memories.

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ABOVE- The ever-popular African Violet self-watering pots. Find one already painted and glazed or pick a style and paint it to your specifications. LEFT- Shelves are filled with a variety of ready to glaze ceramic pieces. The boutique offers a place to make Kollective Memories.

Multimedia photo by Kate Klimesh)

Iowa Concealed Carry Class

2023 FFA Northwest Sub-Districts held at South Winn

By Katrina Hageman, South Winneshiek FFA Reporter

Anna Holthaus. She received first place, gold rating and advanced to districts.

place in the greenhand quiz, and Henry Schmitt received sixth place.

Taught by Dan & Mary Marx

Iowa Concealed Carry Class

Wednesday, March 22 @ 5:30 pm

Taught by Dan & Mary Marx

Wednesday, March 22 @ 5:30 pm

PIVO Brewery Event Center 101 Huber Drive, Calmar

Cost: $60 (cash or check, due at the door)

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Cost: $60 (cash or check, due at the door)

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On Feb. 26, South Winneshiek High School hosted the 2023 Northwest Sub-Districts for FFA. Eight schools were involved in this event, and 16 South Winneshiek FFA members participated in contests.

In the contest of Conduct of Meetings, seven members including Kelsey Timp, Jadrienne Langreck, Kelsey Higgins, Cloey Zweibohmer, Adeline Kipp, Alayna Hageman and Alyssa Holthaus received third place, gold rating and alternate to districts.

In Ag Sales, member Ivey Franzen received fourth place and silver rating.

The job interview included member Katrina Hageman. She received third place, gold rating and alternate to districts.

Among the competitors were the South Winneshiek FFA Conduct of Meetings team, pictured l-r, front- Adeline Kipp, Alayna Hageman, Jadrienne Langreck; back- Cloey Zweibohmer, Kelsey Timp, Kelsey Higgins and Alyssa Holthaus. (Submitted photo)

The Northeast District Convention is on Saturday, March 11, at Beckman Catholic High School.

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In Extemporaneous Speaking, Kalissa Schmelzer received second place, gold rating and advanced to districts. The Public Speaking contest included

Chapter Program of Activities included Emma Fisher, Autumn Schmitt and John Donovan. As a team, they received second place, silver rating and advanced to districts. The South Winneshiek FFA Creed Speaker, Hanna Vagts, was awarded second place, gold rating and

advanced to districts.

In the contest of Ag Broadcasting, Kaitlyn Klimesh received fifth place and bronze rating. Lastly, member Cloey Zweibohmer received second

The South Winneshiek FFA is proud of all members’ accomplishments at the 2023 Northwest Sub-districts and are excited for the upcoming events including Districts, State Convention and the annual South Winneshiek FFA Banquet. We also want to give a huge thank you to all the volunteers that helped us host Sub-Districts.

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The Iowa Department of Transportation is requesting public input for a proposed Waterloo Creek Bridge replacement on Iowa 76 – located 2.2 miles north of Allamakee County Road A-26 in Allamakee County.

The existing 3-span, 210’ x 26’ steel girder bridge would

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be replaced with a 225’ x 44’ pre-tensioned pre-stressed concrete beam bridge. Construction of the project is expected to begin in 2025.

Through traffic on Iowa 76 would be maintained during construction.

View a virtual presentation between 12 p.m. March 16 and March 27 at www.iowadot.gov/ pim and click on “A 76 bridge replacement.” Experience the self-guided tour of the proposed improvement and submit comments and questions at any time

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With much more room to spread things out (even though she had to give up the building’s lower storage area to her husband), Baumler began to ensure the store lived up to its name: Kollective Memories. “We don’t do any ‘big box store’ stuff, it’s all local products. Almost all items are handmade, so truly are a one of a kind.”

Currently Baumler has 14 local vendors selling their products in the store, but she’s open to additional unique vendors. Vendors offer woodwork, mixed media art, jewelry, knitted hats, artificial floral arrangements and wreaths, among many others. So far, a vendor from Farmersburg is the farthest away.

For ceramics, Baumler has well over 6,000 molds, including the elusive African Violet self-watering pots. “When I first bought these molds, the lady in Indiana told me that pot would be my biggest seller. She was right, that’s what got me started online, and I’ve sold thousands!” In addition to the staple ceramic molds, Baumler also sells a wide assortment of holiday décor, and has four kilns for drying and firing the

during the comment period.

For assistance viewing the materials or general information regarding the project, contact Assistant District Engineer

Nick Humpal at the Iowa DOT District 2 Office located at 428 43rd St. SW, Mason City, Iowa 50401; phone 641-423-7584 or 800-477-4368; or e-mail nickolas.humpal@iowadot.us.

Comments must be received by Monday, March 27, to be considered. Visit www.iowadot.gov/pim anytime for information about

scheduled public meetings and hearings, and to view and offer input on any DOT project using the “Map Search” feature. Additionally, sign up for a REACH account to easily submit comments, register for public meetings or view the virtual presentation without logging into the system again.

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glazes and paints.

Baumler enjoys mixing glazes and using new color combinations. One of her main sellers are ceramic Christmas Trees, “but I don’t like green, so I make them purple, or blue, or whatever I feel like, and the glaze just makes everything shiny.” People are welcome to stop in and paint their own ceramics as well, and she will fire them, glaze them and have the ready for pick up later on.

Beyond ceramics, Kollective Memories offers a wide range of insulated cups and mugs with novelty epoxy toppers, creative

car fresheners, phone grips, key chains, car decals, repurposed furniture and more. “There’s always something to do here, if you don’t feel like doing one thing, you can do another. The cups use sublimation, epoxy, paints, fabric, zippers, glitter and more. It’s crazy what you can do with them, but it’s fun.”

Baumler and her daughter Tiffany have been keeping busy at the store making treasures, making memories and planning their next big product.

“We started classes in January and just picked a night to have a group come in and teach then ins and outs of painting. We may even look at having vendors come in and do classes for what they make,” Baumler noted. “We have a little bit of everything, and we’re putting new things out all the time, you’ll just have to stop in and see what’s here.”

Find Kollective Memories Boutique on Facebook or drop in at 122 East Main Street Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Montanah Zweibohmer of Ossian stopped in for her second paint-it-yourself experience of the week, as she enjoys the relaxing, fun atmosphere of Kollective Memories Boutique in Ossian. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Kate Klimesh)

NOW HIRING

Farmers Win Coop is currently seeking applicants for this position:

TRAVELING BOOKKEEPER

Candidates will travel as needed to locations to assist with Bookkeeper duties. The Bookkeeper’s responsibilities involve recordkeeping, communications, clerical tasks, and operating the grain scale and ticketing system.

Benefits include: Health Insurance, Matching 401K, Retirement Plan, Vacation & Profit Sharing.

To be considered for these positions, contact Courtney Hageman, Human Resources: 563-237-5324 chageman@farmerswin.com

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Are you an LPN or EMT looking for a new and exciting opportunity?

Are you an LPN or EMT looking for a new and exciting opportunity?

Consider joining Winneshiek Medical Center in our Wound Care Center as a Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber Technician. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized environment where air pressure is increased 2 to 3 times higher than normal. Under these conditions, your lungs can gather much more oxygen than would be possible breathing pure oxygen at normal air pressure. Conditions treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy include serious infections or wounds that may not heal because of diabetes or radiation therapy.

Consider joining Winneshiek Medical Center in our Wound Care Center as a Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber Technician. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized environment where air pressure is increased 2 to 3 times higher than normal. Under these conditions, your lungs can gather much more oxygen than would be possible breathing pure oxygen at normal air pressure. Conditions treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy include serious infections or wounds that may not heal because of diabetes or radiation therapy.

The Hyperbaric Technician will administer hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients under the supervision of the Hyperbaric Providers and Wound Center nurses. The technician is responsible for the safe and effective operation of the hyperbaric chamber(s) and related support systems, as well as for the safe delivery of hyperbaric oxygen therapy to the patient.

The Hyperbaric Technician will administer hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients under the supervision of the Hyperbaric Providers and Wound Center nurses. The technician is responsible for the safe and effective operation of the hyperbaric chamber(s) and related support systems, as well as for the safe delivery of hyperbaric oxygen therapy to the patient.

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

•Current healthcare professional that is actively certified or licensed in the one of the following vocations: LPN, EMT, Paramedic, Respiratory Therapist, or RN. •BLS certification required.

•Current healthcare professional that is actively certified or licensed in the one of the following vocations: LPN, EMT, Paramedic, Respiratory Therapist, or RN. •BLS certification required.

•Two years’ experience in a provider practice or clinic setting with prior experience in wound or critical care preferred

•Two years’ experience in a provider practice or clinic setting with prior experience in wound or critical care preferred

•Ability to take part in training, education, and testing to become a Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) within six (6) months of hire.

•Ability to take part in training, education, and testing to become a Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) within six (6) months of hire.

Winneshiek Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, IPERS Pension, and Generous PTO accrual. Please visit https://www.winmedical.org/careers/ for additional information, and to apply.

Winneshiek Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, IPERS Pension, and Generous PTO accrual. Please visit https://www.winmedical.org/careers/ for additional information, and to apply.

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NOW HIRING

Farmers Win Coop is currently seeking applicants for these positions:

Custom Applicator

Burr Oak location

This position will operate a commercial sprayer or floater to apply chemicals and fertilizer to producers’ fields. Agronomy operations, equipment maintenance, outstanding customer service and being a team player are also required. Class A CDL required.

Warehouse Delivery Driver/ Tender Truck Driver

Burr Oak location

The Warehouse Delivery Driver position will be responsible for loading shipments from location to customer. Class A CDL required.

Feed Mill Attendant

Cresco West location

The feed mill attendant’s objective is to manufacture, inspect, sell, and deliver feed and related products in a manner that will optimize the cooperative’s market share and savings, improve the cooperative’s efficiency, help achieve the cooperative’s mission and goals, and result in outstanding customer service. Responsibilities involve operations, deliveries and pick-ups, sales and service, safety and maintenance, and other duties as assigned by management. The feed mill attendant will maintain a positive attitude that promotes team work within the cooperative and a favorable image of the cooperative.

Benefits include health insurance, matching 401k, retirement plan, vacation and profit sharing!

To be considered for these positions, contact Courtney Hageman, Human Resources: 563-237-5324 chageman@farmerswin.com

NORTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Communications Instructor

We are seeking an energetic and passionate individual who is committed to student success to join our dynamic team as a Communications Instructor to teach face-to-face and online classes on our Calmar campus and surrounding communities. The successful candidate will have a master’s degree in English, Fine Arts, Literature, Communications, or a master’s degree with a combination of these qualifying fields. Please access https://nicc.peopleadmin.com to complete the application online, For more information visit the NICC website at www.nicc.edu or contact the Human Resources Office, 844-642-2338, ext. 1402 or email simj@nicc.edu.

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NICC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Hyperbaric Technician

Hyperbaric Technician

Winneshiek Medical Center is seeking to hire a Hyperbaric Technician. The Hyperbaric Technician will administer hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients under the supervision of the Hyperbaric Providers and Wound Center nurses. This technician is responsible for the safe and effective operation of the hyperbaric chamber(s) and related support systems, as well as for the safe delivery of hyperbaric oxygen therapy to the patient.

Winneshiek Medical Center is seeking to hire a Hyperbaric Technician. The Hyperbaric Technician will administer hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients under the supervision of the Hyperbaric Providers and Wound Center nurses. This technician is responsible for the safe and effective operation of the hyperbaric chamber(s) and related support systems, as well as for the safe delivery of hyperbaric oxygen therapy to the patient.

The Hyperbaric Technician prepares, educates and orients patients about the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. This includes lifting or transferring patients, getting them ready for treatment administration and answering their questions. The technician administers the hyperbaric oxygen therapy as prescribed by the Hyperbaric Provider to the patient. This includes monitoring and controlling the performance of the hyperbaric chamber equipment, as well as monitoring the patient responses during the session and making proper adjustments to ensure the patient’s safety and the safe and effective use of the equipment.

The Hyperbaric Technician prepares, educates and orients patients about the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. This includes lifting or transferring patients, getting them ready for treatment administration and answering their questions. The technician administers the hyperbaric oxygen therapy as prescribed by the Hyperbaric Provider to the patient. This includes monitoring and controlling the performance of the hyperbaric chamber equipment, as well as monitoring the patient responses during the session and making proper adjustments to ensure the patient’s safety and the safe and effective use of the equipment.

Requirements:

Requirements:

Current healthcare professional who is actively certified or licensed in the one of the following vocations: LPN, EMT, Paramedic, or RN

BLS cer tification required.

Current healthcare professional who is actively certified or licensed in the one of the following vocations: LPN, EMT, Paramedic, or RN BLS cer tification required.

Two years’ experience in a provider practice or clinic setting with prior experience in wound or critical care preferred.

Two years’ experience in a provider practice or clinic setting with prior experience in wound or critical care preferred.

Current Cer tified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) or Certified Hyperbaric Specialist required, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire. OR Abilit y to take part in training, education, and testing to become a Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) within six (6) months of hire.

Current Cer tified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) or Certified Hyperbaric Specialist required, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire. OR Abilit y to take part in training, education, and testing to become a Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) within six (6) months of hire.

Winneshiek Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, IPERS Pension, and Generous PTO accrual.

Winneshiek Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, IPERS Pension, and Generous PTO accrual.

Please visit https://www.winmedical.org/careers/ for additional information, and to apply. Pre-employment drug screen and background screen required. Influenza and COVID-19 vaccine required upon hire.

Please visit https://www.winmedical.org/careers/ for additional information, and to apply. Pre-employment drug screen and background screen required. Influenza and COVID-19 vaccine required upon hire. 11-2-J-12

COLLEGE

NORTHEAST

Institutional Research Coordinator

Coordinate the research, assessment, project, and data management activities of the College by working cooperatively with faculty and staff across the College. Three or more years of experience in institutional research or equivalent experience required. Formal training in data science or related field preferred.

Director of Athletics

Plan, organize, coordinate, and manage all aspects of the College’s intercollegiate athletic program in compliance with the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC). This position will be responsible for the implementation of an official intercollegiate athletic program in addition to the established NICC athletic programs of Sport Shooting and Esports. This position is open to candidates with experience and interest in starting and coaching a new athletic team at NICC to assist in growing the athletic program.

Executive Assistant to the President and Board Secretary

The Executive Assistant is responsible for providing skilled assistance to the President and Board of Trustees and to perform legal duties of board secretary as required by Code of Iowa. Executive secretarial work experience required. Post-secondary education is necessary. Community college experience preferred. Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner. Great benefits from vacation and illness leave, to medical and dental insurance, as well as retirement investment 14 paid holidays and employee wellness programs are included with these full time positions!

Student Services Assistant

Provide administrative and organizational support in the areas of recruitment, enrollment, financial aid, retention, completion and placement within an integrated enrollment model. Serve as front-line customer service for the public and students. Benefits include: vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, retirement and tuition exempt NICC classes. Please access https://nicc.peopleadmin.com to complete the application online. For more information about NICC and this and other position openings visit the NICC website at www. nicc.edu or Human Resources Office, 844-642-2338, ext. 1402 or email simj@nicc.edu.

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SILVERCREST GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

NOW HIRING CHEF & BARTENDER

Please Contact April Everson 563-382-5296

silvercrestgolf@gmail.com

silvercrestgolf.com

2772 College Dr., Decorah, IA

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AVAILABLE

Looking for caring individuals who want to be a positive influence in the lives of others. Positions available in the Decorah, Cresco and surrounding area for respite workers and community trainers.

Duties include working with individuals who have disabilities, by helping them to become comfortable and integrated into the community and giving caregivers a break. Hours are very flexible and can be worked around class schedules, other jobs and activities. Please call Quality Choices @ 319-283-1474 or email Qci283@trxinc.com for more information.

Environmental Services Technician

RECEIVE A $2,000 SIGN-ON BONUS when you join Winneshiek Medical Center’s Environmental Services Team.

WMC is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to join our team. The Environmental Services team plays a vital role in keeping the medical center clean and sanitary to assist in the healing process by preventing the spread of infections. Flexible schedules for both full time and part time positions are available which offer daytime and evening hours and weekend/holiday rotations. Advancement opportunities are available through EVS Certification courses.

Pay: $15.00-$19.50 per hour depending on experience.

Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, IPERS Pension, Generous PTO accrual. Apply online at www.winmedical.org/careers Pre-employment drug screen and background screen required. Influenza and COVID-19 vaccine required upon hire. 11-2-J-12

AUCTION CALENDAR

THURSDAY, MARCH 9Bidding closes at 9 a.m. Spring gun, ammo & sporting online auction. Visit KramerSales. com. Kramer Auction Service. Prairie du Chien, WI. 608-3268108. www.kramersales.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 1110 a.m. Farm Machinery Live Auction. 31428 Garber Rd., Guttenberg, IA. Maureen & the late Curtis Schroeder. Monroe Auction Service, 563-8647346. www.smedrealty.com/ monroe-auctions. Like us on Facebook.

SATURDAY, MARCH 18 - 9 a.m. Gun and Sporting Goods. Sweeney Auction Service. www.sweeneyauctionservice. com Waukon, Ia 563-568-2464.

TUESDAY, MARCH 28Sweeney Machinery Consignment Auction. Call to cosign. Sweeney Auction Service. www.sweeneyauctionservice. com Waukon, Ia 563-568-2464.

IOWA COMMUNITY

ArtHaus director honored

The Iowa Arts Council presented the Governor’s Arts Awards March 1 in Des Moines to celebrate the remarkable contributions of Iowans who have left their mark on Iowa through the arts at an award ceremony. Receiving special recognition for their contributions to the arts in Iowa was Decorah’s ArtHaus Director Shannon Dallenbach Durbin, of Elkader. Pictured (lr) are Iowa Arts Council Administrator David Schmitz, Shannon Durbin and Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs Director Chris Kramer. (submitted photo)

Annual Iowa Craft Brew Festival June 3

The Iowa Brewers Guild announces the annual Iowa Craft Brew Festival Saturday, June 3 from 12-4 p.m. at Water Works Park Lauridsen Amphitheater in Des Moines.

“This is truly a showcase of the best of Iowa craft brewing,” said Iowa Brewers Guild Executive Director Noreen Otto. Decorah’s Convergence CiderWorks joins more than 80 craft breweries and cideries from across the state, sampling and chatting about their prod-

ucts at the festival. Additional breweries, live music acts, and regional favorite food trucks will be announced leading up to the festival. Tickets are now on sale and include unlimited samples, a commemorative tasting glass, live music and access to the spacious festival grounds with shade tents, a music stage, and a variety of food trucks. Information and tickets are available at www.iowacraftbrewfestival. com.

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