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By Jessica Woodward

My husband always tells me these stories about how his grandma often made scratch pizza for him and his cousins. Fresh dough, homemade sauce (or gravy if you’re Italian), and the most delicious mozzarella cheese. He has vivid memories of her throwing dough in the kitchen and hot crispy pizza coming out of the oven.

I, on the other hand, boycotted pizza for the better part of a decade after getting sick once from “fast food” pizza (yes, just once). I regret this every day and don’t want to talk about it!

Just know that I have newfound love and am trying to make up for lost time.

My tiny sous chef also happens to love pizza. He does the good food dance on pizza nights. You know when the food is just so good it just makes you want to dance.

We’ve taken this energy and decided to start our own tradition. We make homemade pizza every other weekend, all from scratch. The dough, the sauce and some fun toppings, too! But we all make it together. I repeat, we do it together. I’ve said this a hundred times before. Food brings us together.

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Hope springs eternal for

‘Live on Winnebago’ revival Organizers unveil tentative plans for ‘Vibrant Resurgence of Music and Community in Decorah’

By Roz Weis

The streets of downtown Decorah may soon recapture a bit of the past.

A group of like-minded community supporters have hopes of rekindling the flame of “Live on Winnebago”, a one-day celebration of entertainment and the arts.

According to organizer Caleb Ulring of Decorah, “After a hiatus, the eclectic music festival ‘Live on Winnebago’ is set to make a triumphant return, promising a day of captivating performances and community engagement.”

Ulring and board of directors members Simon Cropp, Hannah Tulgren, Sophie Nall and Jeanine Scheffert, have yet to announce the exact date of the festival, which will celebrate the rich tapestry of musical talent in the heart of Decorah on Winnebago Street. They are hopeful a fall date will comply with city permits and calendars.

accepting the challenge to plan a project in their hometown. His idea was a street dance. The project grew from that initial seed, with dozens of local and regional bands, food vendors, artists and more participating.

Hervey and Ruth Hampton and dozens of other volunteers put on the annual event for seven years. In 2005, “Live on Winnebago” was listed among the Des Moines Register’s “Top 10 things to do when visiting the State of Iowa”.

being family-friendly, fostering an inclusive atmosphere where music lovers of all ages can come together to celebrate their shared passion.”

“Live on Winnebago” has long been cherished for its diverse lineup, welcoming artists spanning genres from folk and indie rock to blues and electronica.

History Live on Winnebago started in 1999, the brainchild of Scott Hervey of Decorah, who got the idea after attending a seminar in self-expression and leadership in the Twin Cities. The seminar culminated with Hervey and other participants

Ulring said this year’s revival promises to uphold that tradition, showcasing both established acts and emerging talents, ensuring an unforgettable experience for attendees of all ages.

One of the defining features of “Live on Winnebago” is its commitment to accessibility. True to its roots, the festival will remain free to attend, welcoming music enthusiasts from near and far to join in the festivities without the barrier of admission fees.

“Moreover,” Ulring continued, “the event prides itself on

“We’re thrilled to bring back ‘Live on Winnebago’ and reignite the spirit of community through music,” said the organizers. “This festival has always been about more than just the music – it’s about connecting with one another, celebrating diverse musical talent and creating lasting memories. We can’t wait to see familiar faces and welcome new friends to experience the magic of ‘Live on Winnebago.’”

As preparations ramp up for the highly anticipated event, excitement is building among residents and music enthusiasts alike.

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Cops and Rodders Car Show May

11

The annual Cops and Rodders Car Show will be held in Decorah Saturday, May 11, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., with trophies being awarded at 1 p.m.

All proceeds from the event go to the Decorah Police K9 Program. In 2022, the event raised $4,400, and in 2023, it raised $4,600.

The car show is open to all vehicles, and trophies will be awarded for Best 25, Ladies’ Choice, Police Choice and Mayor’s Choice. All judges are from outside Decorah, and committee members’ vehicles are not included in the judging. All show vehicles will leave the downtown area by 2 p.m., to allow for afternoon shopping. The event is free and open to the public.

Fravel murder trial change of venue request pending after April 30 hearing

By Denise Lana

Adam Fravel, a Mabel, Minn., native, appeared in a Winona County, Minn., courtroom

Tuesday, April 30, to hear arguments regarding his request for change of venue for his pending murder trial in the March 2023 death of his on-and-off girlfriend and mother of their two young children, Madeline Kingsbury.

Kingsbury disappeared March 31, 2023, and numerous search parties ensued over the next several months until her body was discovered, June 7, 2023. Fravel was arrested June 8 and charged with two counts of second-degree murder. In October 2023, a grand jury returned an indictment of first-degree murder with premeditation, based on a past pattern of abuse, in addition to the existing two counts of second-degree murder.

During the hearing April 30, Fravel’s attorney Zachary Bauer argued that a fair and partial trial cannot be held in Winona County due to overwhelming prejudicial publicity by local and national media. Bauer specifically called attention to the Rochester, Minn., KTTC television station, which shared 59 separate news reports, videos and stories between April 1, 2023, and Dec. 14, 2023. More recently, CBS TV’s show 48 Hours aired nationally an ep-

files for mediation in conference realignment request

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isode covering Kingsbury’s disappearance and murder.

The defense also shared results from a public opinion survey completed by a SMG research company, calling the manager of the company to testify. The manager said that, according to the survey, 100 people from Winona County and city were contacted via cell and landline phones in late February and early March. They were specifically asked if they had read, seen or heard about Kingsbury, with 89 of 100 answering yes. Ultimately, 65 of the 89 answered they felt Fravel was guilty of Kingsbury’s death. Defense argued that this number, 75 percent of the people surveyed, showed that “there is an increased level of awareness of this case, and a higher degree of opinions of who did it.”

Prosecuting attorneys rebutted, saying that “opinions can change over time.” Prosecutors suggested that mentioning both Kingsbury and Fravel in the survey could have influenced those people who participated in the survey, and questioned the research manager why she did not ask more detailed questions about the information the participants had heard. No questions were asked regarding the justice system or their “ability to put aside opinions and judge fairly.” When asked by the prosecution, “If

someone takes an oath to tell the truth, does that change someone’s opinion?”, the manager replied she did not have a basis for that comparison.

The defense then submitted press releases and pictures from social media from the Winona Police Department and Emergency Management and called to the stand the Mayor of Winona and the technical support engineer of the emergency management department. Both were questioned extensively regarding posters that were being shared publicly and on social media, with the posters showing a picture of Kingsbury and phrases about ending domestic violence. It was suggested by the defense that placing this phrase on a picture of Kingsbury eluded that she had died in a manner that occurred in a domestic situation with Fravel.

After lengthy testimonies from the three witnesses, the defense rested. The state presented no evidence, and Presiding Judge Nancy Buytendorp announced she would need time to review all the evidence and arguments put forth. A May 31 deadline was established for the state to respond and June 7 the date for any rebuttals. Buytendorp will tentatively issue her ruling June 10 regarding the change of venue request.

Tails & Treasures fundraiser May 12-18

HSNEI launches its 10th annual Tails & Treasures fundraiser, raising funds to feed and care for the dogs and cats at the love and friendship adoption center and in the five-county service area Sunday-Saturday, May 12-18.

The 10th annual Tails & Treasures Fundraiser will be held online again this year, beginning Sunday, May 12, at 9 a.m., and end Saturday, May 18, at 5 p.m.

Thanks to generous sponsors and donors, 100 percent of the money raised will be used to care for the dogs and cats at HSNEI’s Love and Friendship Adoption Center in Decorah and in the five-county area of Allamakee, Clayton, Winneshiek, Fayette and Howard Counties. This year’s auction features a Tails & Treasures signature statue by Carl Homstad, fabulous original works of art from local artists, dinner theater packages and brewery tours, getaways, tires, pet packages and so much

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more. Tails and Treasures will again be offering raffle chances this year to win an E-bike or a labradorite carving.

https://www.32auctions.com/ tailsandtreasures2024.

NEW VA TOXIC EXPOSURE RISK ACTIVITY (TERA) FOR VA HEALTH CARE BENEFITS

All Veterans who were exposed to

www.va.gov/files/2023-06/PACT%20Act%20Exposure%20Map%20 V6.21.2023%201030hrs.pdf

VA will use all available information to determine if Veterans participated in a TERA, including military records and service connection. Veterans who were never deployed but were exposed to toxins or hazards, may be eligible to enroll. If previously denied due to over the VA’s income limit and meet new criteria, please re-apply. Contact your local County Veterans Affairs Office for more information or assistance. Winneshiek County Veterans contact the office located in the Courthouse at 201 W. Main St., Decorah.

HUBERT TESLOW, 85, of Decorah, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at his home. A memorial service will be held Thursday, May 9, at 6 p.m., located at Helms Funeral Home at 306 E. Water Street in Decorah, with Rev. Michael Wilker presiding. Visitation will be from 4 p.m., until the time of service at the funeral home on Thursday.

Auction items and raffle tickets go on sale Sunday, May 12 , at

Mindy Jones trial for check theft, forgery slated for Aug. 5 in

By Denise Lana

Fillmore County

Mindy Jones is currently sitting in a Shakopee, Minn., prison after being found guilty in early April of theft by swindle. As she is behind bars, Jones faces more charges for check forgery, theft by swindle and theft by check. Jones is accused of committing 33 counts of theft and forgery in 2021 after investing.ations showed she cashed more than $37,000 worth of checks from a friend’s father’s mailbox, and deposited that money into her business and personal accounts in Minnesota.

According to prosecuting attorney Fillmore County Attorney Brett Corson, under Minnesota law offenses can only be gathered in six-month increments. Corson explained that Jones’ offenses spanned seven months, so the original charges have been split into two files; one comprising six months of charges, and the second file focusing on a lone check forgery and theft instance that occurred outside that six-month window.

From Jan. 26 to July 14, 2021, Jones allegedly stole checks totaling $33,477.50 and deposited

them into her business account located in Harmony, Minn. According to a check dated Aug. 17, 2021, Jones allegedly stole and deposited into her business account a single check for $3,701.

Minnesota law states that any theft is a felony if the value is more than $1,000, and all 11 checks Jones allegedly stole were for over that threshold. In Minnesota, sentences are not served consecutively, but are served concurrently. That means that if Jones is charged with the thefts of all the checks, the sentence for each check will be stacked and Jones will be convicted and sentenced only on the largest charge. She will then serve two-thirds of any sentence in prison and may be allowed to serve the remaining one-third in supervised release.

A default omnibus hearing is scheduled via video conference May 20 at 10:30 a.m., with Jones’ jury trial in this case to start Aug. 5 at 9 a.m. at the Fillmore County Courthouse in Preston, Minn.

Jones’ date for the jury trial for Arson charges et al in Allamakee County court will be set Monday, May 6.

Fillmore County Fairgrounds bathroom renovation complete

A floor-to-ceiling renovation of the men’s and women’s bathrooms in the Commercial Building at the Fillmore County Fairgrounds is now complete. The $25,000 project includes all new plumbing fixtures, new dividers and a reconfiguration to the stalls to allow for handicapped accessibility. The redesign allows for four stalls in the women’s bathroom with two sinks, and two stalls, two urinals and a sink in the men’s

Live on Winnebago

Sept. 21 festival date in the application) and other logistical issues, but they urge the public to stay tuned for upcoming announcements regarding the lineup and additional details, as “Live on Winnebago” gears

bathroom. New features include hot water at the sinks, changing tables in each bathroom, new waterproof PVC ceiling tiles with LED lighting, newly-painted walls and floor, and a water bottle filler for fairgoers to reduce plastic waste (and stay hydrated) at the fair.

The 2024 Fillmore County Fair will be held July 15-20, be sure to check out the new renovations.

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up to reclaim its place as a cornerstone of Decorah’s cultural landscape.

For more information, contact Caleb Ulring by e-mail at bookingonwinnebago@gmail. com or call 563-379-0828.

Lange wins Winneshiek Saddle Club raffle

The Winneshiek Saddle Club participated in the Pony Express of Iowa Rides March 29-30.

Club members sold 1,895 raffle tickets for a 2022 UTV, and the winning ticket was purchased by Mary Lange of Elk

Horn. Club members also held a roadblock in Calmar and a benefit dance for Pony Express, bringing in a total of $3,385.77 which was donated to Camp Sunnyside.

Master Gardeners host annual plant sales May 18

Winneshiek County

The Winneshiek County Master Gardeners will host their annual plant sale from 9 a.m. to noon, May 18, at the Decorah Farmers Market. All proceeds from the sale will directly support individuals and organizations dedicated to making a positive impact through plants. For more information, call Alexandria McIntyre at 563-3822949.

Fillmore County The annual University of Minnesota Fillmore County Extension Master Gardener volunteer’s plant sale will be held Saturday, May 18, from 8-11 a.m. (or until sold out) at the Fillmore County DNR building, 912 Houston St. NW, Preston, Minn. Quality perennials, annual flowers, vegetable plants, herbs, houseplants and more will be for sale. The Fillmore County Extension Master Gardener volunteers will be available to answer questions about plants and gardens. All proceeds support the Master Gardener volunteer program in Fillmore County. Those interested in becoming a Fillmore County Extension Master Gardener volunteer can call 507-765-3896 or e-mail Katie at wins0115@umn.edu.

Boat tours offered from Lansing May 10-19

As one part of celebrating the 100th Anniversary year of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, the Friends of Pool 9, Upper Mississippi River Refuge, is offering 10 two-hour boat tours on the longest and most scenic wildlife refuges in the United States. The boat will be boarded from a handicapped-accessible dock located between Coffee on the River and Shep’s Riverside Bar and Grill on Front Street in Lansing. Tours will take place May 10-19. For times and associated costs, visit www.friendsofpool9.org or the Friends of Pool 9 Facebook Page.

Castalia Tractor Days and Revival Aug. 31

This year’s Castalia Tractor Days and Revival will be held Saturday, Aug. 31, at 3 p.m., at the city park/ball diamond.

Castalia native Jeff Stee, with the help of local volunteers, created the “Revival” in summer 2023 as a means of recreating an annual Castalia community celebration; because the town’s “Tractor Days” hadn’t been held since before the COVID-19 pandemic.

The event will kick off at 3 p.m., with the tractor parade and cruise through the ballpark; the car and tractor show will

follow at 4 p.m. From 4 to 6 p.m., favored regional rock ‘n’ roll cover soloist “Shawnster” will perform, and the golfcart, lawnmower and UTV parade will begin at 6 p.m. Nathan Tricky Allen will perform a magic and comedy show from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and the fireworks show will be held at 8:30 p.m. After the fireworks, attendees are invited to Krueg’s First Chance Saloon for a performance by “Smoking Gun Showdown” and a street dance. Additionally, the event will feature a group from the Post-

ville Farmers Market, a bouncy house, face painters, balloon artists and food trucks. This year’s event will also feature the Winneshiek County Dairy Promoters’ Moo Mobile. The event’s committee has raised about 25 percent of the approximate $4,000 needed to hold the event as planned, and volunteers are appreciated. For information on how to help, call Jeff Stee at 563-380-3855, Jim Tangen at 563-568-7582 or visit the event’s Facebook page “Castalia Tractor Days/Revival”.

NICC awarded federal Title I grant

The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded a federal Title I grant to Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC).

The Title I grant funding will support initiatives that provide workforce services to youth and adults who face barriers to employment.

One focus of the grant will support a Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth Program that serves youth ages 12-24 who face barriers to education and employment. Services funded through the grant may include experiential learning such as pre-apprenticeships, internships, on-

the-job training or instructional classroom training.

A second Adult/Dislocated Worker Program supported by the grant will provide services to unemployed and underemployed adults. Dislocated workers may take advantage of individualized career services and training assistance, with the goal of assisting individuals with regaining employment. Funds might be available to also assist with supportive services such as childcare and transportation assistance.

NICC Vice President of Business and Community Solutions

Amy Lasack believes the addi-

tional source of grant funding could be transformative for youth participants who could align their skills and career goals to employment needs –employment positions that are often high-paying and family-sustaining career options.

Grant participants will be encouraged to utilize resource centers such as the American Job Center and their online IowaWorks platform. Diverse program options will be discussed such as apprenticeships, certificate programs, on-the-job training and traditional education programs.

Area youth complete VMH babysitting seminar

More than three dozen area students recently completed the Veterans Memorial Hospital Babysitting class on Friday, March 29. The class was instructed by Corinne Cook, RN, and consisted of teaching the qualities of being a good babysitter, including basic childcare, accident prevention, fire prevention and first aid. These new babysitters also learned Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and the Heimlich Maneuver. (submitted)

Senior Center program features Good Dog Center

The Senior Center at 806 River Street will be featuring their monthly program Friday, May 10, at 1:30 p.m.

Special guests this month will be Carmen Hurley and several others from the Good Dog Center. They will be giving a mini dog show and yes, there will be several real dogs. They will show attendees how they train their dogs starting from the easiest and working up to their hardest skills. They will show things they do with their dogs in competition as well as how they present their obstacle course events. The program will be followed by questions from guests and then the opportunity

This year’s scholarship award total is $117,000. The Foundation would like to thank the individuals, families and organizations who have so generously provided these scholarships for our students.

to actually meet the dogs.

Monthly programs at the Senior Center are always open to the public and all are welcome to attend. Refreshments and fellowship follow the programs. The monthly calendar will also be available for guests, listing many activities.

Food has a way of transporting us back in time to memories of long ago. And it can imprint lasting memories to pass down over and over again. So, in this three-part series, you will learn how to make the perfect pizza, and how to put your own spin on it to start something new in your home too. (Or, how to amp up your current pizza night!) The most important thing is that you do it and gather together to create memories. We’re never promised tomorrow. So, enjoy every single slice of pizza.

Part one: The dough. It starts with a good dough. Without a good dough, a pizza just, well, falls flat. If you’re a sourdough fancier, use recipe one. If you want to make the same dough that my husband’s grandmother did, see recipe box two. I inherited her handwritten recipes and recall them from time to time. This recipe is tucked in her recipe box for easy recall when needed.

Sourdough Discard Pizza Crust

172 grams warm water at 115°F (3/4 cup)

1 packet of instant yeast

25 grams of honey (2 tsp)

240 grams of sourdough discard (1 Cup)

15 grams of salt (1.5 tsp)

30 grams of olive oil (2 tbls)

22 grams of corn meal (2 tbls)

In a large bowl or the bowl to a stand mixer pour in the water and honey and sprinkle the yeast over top. Let sit 5 minutes. Dump in salt and discard and stir.

Add the remaining ingre-

Notes: *I use a scale when measuring these, but I put the approximate measurements in parentheses for those without a kitchen scale!

**I have used gluten free King Arthur one for one flour as a substitute for regular flour and gluten free sourdough discard.

Heirloom Pizza Dough Recipe

3

Dissolve

Mix together yeast, water, and oil and knead well. About 10 minutes.

Let rise 1.5 hours. Punch down. And let rise again. Makes one large pizza.

Bluff Country Gathering brings musicians to Lanesboro May 16-19

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The annual Bluff Country Gathering music event will be held Thursday-Sunday, May 16-19 in Lanesboro, Minn. The event honors musical traditions of the fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, harmonica and singing. Featured musicians include The Ozark Highballers, Beverly Smith, Paul Brown, Terri McMurray, Trevor McKenzie, Martha Burns and Eric and Suzy Thompson. Tickets will

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dance. A potluck will be held Thursday, followed by a small concert and there will be two days of workshops. Saturday features a barn dance. A brunch will be held Sunday to wrap up the weekend. For more information or to register, visit ww.boveeheil.com /bluff-country-gathering.htm or call 507-498-5452.

Milestone

90th birthday

A 90th birthday celebration will be held in honor of Melvin Rausch Saturday, May 11, from 1

Thank You

Echoes of the Past

Hand-washing project is success

By Roz Weis

to the loyal Locust School Museum supporters for making the annual “Country School Reunion” another success on Sunday April 28 at the Winneshiek Wildberry Winery. In addition to local friends, it was fun to connect with those from the Cedar Rapids, Hawkeye, Waterloo and Eau Claire, WI areas. Our anks to rivent for helping with the cost of the event. ose wonderful people who donated pies for the great pie auction, and those who bid with the help of auctioneer Steve Darrington, are sincerely appreciated. It was a fun time listening to the country school alums giving their student views of country schools. anks to the Willey family who took us to the close of the event by performing as the Family Traditions band.

Responsibilities

EIGHTY YEARS AGO: The Kendallville School, one of the fine rural schools of Winneshiek County, is proud of its hand-washing projects. All children are practicing this health measure under the direction of county nurse, Esther Good. The children have individual towels and they wash their hands in fresh water before eating their lunches. Teachers supervise the project and report favorable results have been achieved.

…The bounty on gophers caught in Winneshiek County has increased from 5 cents to 10 cents. Bounty on moles is 10 cents. The bounties were set last week by the County Board of Supervisors.

…Wallpaper rolls are available in many new designs at Ingvoldstad Lumber. Pricetag: 6 cents.

…Soybeans are the key crop for 1944 according to E.J. Weigle, County Extension Director. He declared soybeans should fit into any farmers crop with every effort! Ten acres can reasonably be expected to yeild 12,000 pounds of soybeans. The amount would provide enough calories for 23 people for one year.

SEVENTY YEARS AGO:

Harris Bruvold, Springfield Township farmer, has been named the outstanding young farmer of the past year. Bruvold has been entered in the state contest by the Decorah Junior Chamber of Commerce.

…Glenwood and Canoe Ridge Lutheran congregations have extended a pastoral call to the Rev. Donald Lee of Villa Park, Ill.

…The new 1954 Studebaker is priced at $1,804.26 at Kneeskern Motor Sales.

…Debate continues as many locals believe the nickel-anhour price tag is too low for downtown parking spots.

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accepted an invitation to speak at the annual Hereford Dinner in Decorah this spring.

…Bob Allen has been elected fire chief for the Decorah Volunteer Fire Department.

…Decorah students at the high school are being introduced to a popular new career – journalism. The profession is growing in scope and speed as the same rate as the rest of this fast-paced world.

…Weekend deals at Reardon’s – 3 dozen eggs for 98 cents. Fresh scallops, 69 cents per pound.

…The new “official” Iowa highway maps will be available later this month after the first map is formally presented to the City of Decorah at an upcoming noon luncheon. Plans call for Mayor Frank Miller to accept the first map on behalf of the city from the Iowa Highway Commission representatives.

Decorah receives the distinction because of the new bridge just west of town – a span unlike any other in the entire state. It is located on the new Highway 52 bypass. The bridge is pictured in all its splendor on the cover of the new state map.

FIFTY YEARS AGO: Tryouts are this week for the Decorah Kilties Drum and Bugle Corps. Boys between the ages of 7 and 13 are encouraged to try out.

…Lou Ann Sutton and Randy Wilson are the North Winneshiek School Outstanding Boy and Girl senior Athletes of the year.

…Dr. Thomas Anderson, local podiatrist, recently participated in a modern surgical procedure, where a Lansing woman received a transplant of her big toe. The patient should soon be able to walk free of pain, possibly for the first time in years.

…A temporary recycling center for paper and plastics is now open near City Hall. Citizens are encouraged to conserve natural resources by bringing in plastic containers, paper, cardboard and other products for this experimental project.

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This vintage photograph was submitted by Ed Kruse of Cresco. He is seeking any identifications, as there are no labels on the vintage pictures in his collection.

post, and he hopes to streamline the department with a new rotating shifts plan. Officers now work one of four shifts for a six-week period. According to Wyatt, this makes a more well-rounded police officer.

…Decorah’s Dairy Queen is introducing three new Blizzard flavors this week – fudge pecan, cherry cheesecake and peanut butter & jelly. Blizzards are always 99 cents.

…The Stone Hearth Inn is serving its Sunday champagne brunch - $6.95 for seafood, roast beef, chicken, waffles, pancakes, rolls, ham, French toast, sausage, pasta, salads, a juice bar and more!

…Walden Pond has Alaskan Sourdough Pancakes this spring. Serving all-you-can eat on Sundays from April 10 to May 22.

TWENTY YEARS AGO:

Construction of the new Decorah Bank and Trust building at the corner of East Water and State Streets is progressing well. The new bank should open in May of 2005.

SIXTY YEARS AGO: Iowa

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FORTY YEARS AGO: The Decorah Betterment Association is continuing an effort to improve downtown business district. The latest venture is cosmetic through a “Greening“ project. There is a proposal to add 32 trees along Water Street and beside two parking lots just off of the main road – all to make Decorah’s main business thoroughfare more attractive to Minowa area shoppers.

…The Decorah Chamber Ball will be next week at Oneota Golf and Country Club. Proceeds will go to buy a new slide tape machine for the chamber office. Doug Kratz and Marion Beatty are event chairs.

THIRTY YEARS AGO: Decorah Police Chief Ben Wyatt is entering his second year in his

…This was the second year for Decorah’s Women’s Weekend Out promotion, and it was deemed a big success, with the restored downtown hotel fully booked for the weekend. The weekend provided special opportunities for shopping, dining and exploring Decorah. A champagne jewelry show in the lobby and atrium of the hotel was one of this year’s highlights.

…New playground equipment is going up soon at Decorah’s Phelps Park. A call has been issued for volunteers to help with the installation later this month.

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TEN YEARS AGO: Decorah School Board is seeking community input regarding scheduling 7th and 8th grade extracurricular practices on Wednesday nights. Traditionally, Wednesday have been considered “church night” when area churches hold religious education classes.

…Northeast Iowa Peace and Justice Center will host a citywide litter cleanup day in honor of Earth Day on Tuesday, April 22, 2014.

…Returning letterwinners on the Decorah Girls Golf Team are Alexa Lensing, Talia Raddatz, Mary Murphy, Alison

Schwartzhoff, Courtney Robinson, Ashley Gulrud, Chloe Gossling, Melanie Gossman and McKenzie Snyder.

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Waukon

Waukon’s triangular golf meet against North Fayette Valley and West Central was cancelled due to wet course conditions at Pleasant Valley Sports Club in Clermont.

At the Northeast Iowa Conference track meet Thursday, the Indian boys finished third with 84 points while the girls collected 45 points to finish sixth in Charles City. The boys won four golds, two silvers and three bronze. The Lady Indians claimed one first, one second and one third.

Kee Competing in the Upper Iowa Conference track and field meet in Calmar, the Kee girls finished second behind the host Warriors with 114 points. South Winn won the girls’ title with 184.5 points. The Kee girls picked up two titles, along with seven silvers and one bronze. The Hawk boys earned 42 points to finish seventh, collecting one runner-up finish and one third.

South Winn

Hosting the UIC meet Thursday, the Lady Warrior track and field team claimed the top spot with 184.5 points, along with nine titles, six silvers and three bronze. The Warrior boys tallied 144 points, one point behind North Fayette Valley as MFL MarMac won the team title with 171. The South Winn boys’ third-place finish was highlighted by two golds, six silvers and four bronze.

Recognizing its 10 seniors, the South Winn golf teams hosted Central Elkader Friday, winning both the girls’ and boys’ duals and claiming both medalist and runner-up medalist spots.

Turkey Valley

At Thursday’s Upper Iowa Conference meet in Calmar, the Trojan girls finished fifth in the team standings with 69 points. Three events claimed

Waukon’s

titles, while one took silver and three finished third. The TV boys earned 33 points to finish eighth, winning two relays and finishing third in another.

After Thursday’s meet at Clayton Ridge was rained out, the Trojan golf teams made the short trek to Cresco to square off with the Cadets. The teams split with Crestwood, with the boys winning 176 to 181 and the girls falling short 216 to 212.

Decorah

Four days after originally scheduled, the Decorah girls’ tennis team hosted the North Central Conference Tennis tournament Wednesday, crowning five singles champions, two doubles champions and winning the team title.

The Decorah track and field teams put on spectacular performances in Charles City Thursday at the Northeast Iowa Conference meet. The Viking girls nearly doubled up on second place Crestwood with Decorah scoring 185 points, while the Cadets had 96. With a 194, the Decorah boys also won the NEIC title over Waverly-Shell

May 7 - SW/TV g golf at UIC (Fayette), 9 a.m.

8 – Dec b ten host districts (Luther College), 9 a.m.; Dec/W b golf at sectional (Manchester), 10 a.m.; SW/TV b golf at sectional (Ossian), 10 a.m.; M-C bb vs. Hayfield, 4 p.m.; M-C sb vs. Goodhue, 4 p.m.; SG bb/sb at Mabel-Canton, 4:30 p.m.

May 9 – M-C sb vs. Rochester Lourdes, 3:45 p.m.; Dec g/b tr at state-qualifying (Clear Lake), 4 p.m.; Kee g/b tr at state-qualifying (Edgewood), 4 p.m.; SW/TV g/b tr at state-qualifying (Osage), 4 p.m.; W g/b tr at state-qualifying (Denver), 4 p.m.; M-C bb at LylePacelli, 4:30 p.m.; Dec b/g soc vs. Denver, 5 p.m.

May 10 – Dec g ten at team regional (Luther), 9 a.m.; SW/TV g golf at regional (Ossian), 10 a.m.; W g golf at regional (Clermont), 4 p.m.; Dec g golf vs. Caledonia, 4 p.m.; M-C sb at Southland, 4 p.m.; M-C bb at Southland, 4:30 p.m.; SG bb/sb vs. Houston, 4:30 p.m.

May 11 – Dec b ten at substate (Luther), 10 a.m.; Kee bb scrimmage vs. Riceville, 10 a.m.; M-C bb/sb at Glenville-Emmons/ Alden-Conger, 10 a.m.; SG bb at Hayfield tnmt., 12 p.m.

May 13 – Dec/W b golf at districts (Waverly), 10 a.m.; M-C sb vs. Lyle-Pacelli, 3 p.m.; SG bb at Wabasha-Kellogg, 4:30 p.m.; Dec b soc at substate (TBA), 5 p.m.; Dec g soc at regional (TBA), 7 p.m.

Oneota Golf & Country Club.

The Viking girls’ soccer team was at the home pitch Thursday against Union, falling 3-0. Saturday, Decorah saw action at the Waverly-Shell Rock tournament going 1-1. The Vikes defeated Regina Catholic 5-4 and lost 7-0 to Bondurant-Farrar.

At Saturday’s Waverly-Shell Rock soccer tournament the Viking boys’ team shutout Northeast Iowa United 9-0 and Hampton-Dumont-CAL 3-0.

Spring Grove

The weather finally cooperated for the Spring Grove baseball and softball teams last week, with each playing four games.

Rock’s 137. They Lady Vikes picked up 12 golds, while the boys won 11 events.

Thursday’s boys golf meet with Charles City and Waverly-Shell Rock were cancelled due to wet course conditions at

The baseball team started the week hot with a 4-2 win over Fillmore Central/Lanesboro on the road and a 5-3 victory over GMLOK at home. The Lions baseball team couldn’t get on the board as host to Southland, dropping Wednesday’s game, 5-0. The week ended with a 4-2 loss to Lyle-Pacelli at home.

Playing Fillmore Central/ Lanesboro Monday, April 29,

the Lions’ softball team suffered a 17-6 loss. Tuesday’s home game versus GMLOK was closer with the visitors taking the 9-4 victory. It was an 11-1 loss for the Spring Grove softball team Wednesday at home. Concluding the week against Lyle/ Pacelli, Spring Grove garnered a big 13-2 win.

Mabel-Canton

Playing on the road for the first of three games last week, the Mabel-Canton softball team lost 5-4 to Rushford-Peterson.

The Cougars rebounded to defeat Schaeffer Academy 13-2 at home Tuesday might and finished with a 6-2 win over Fillmore-Central/Lanesboro Wednesday.

The Mabel-Canton baseball team also played three games in a row last week going 1-2. The Cougars came up short 4-1 at St. Charles City Monday before getting shut out by Schaeffer Academy 18-0 Tuesday night and 4-3 in Wednesday’s game with Fillmore Central/Lanesboro.

South Winn’s Eric Greve (left) and Kee’s Brendan Jones take the batons from Warrior Landon Livingood and Andrew Kolsrud during the UIC sprint medley Thursday in Calmar. (Photo by Leah Kruse)

Skyler Dugan, Decorah’s Garrett See and Waverly-Shell Rock’s Samuel Freese come off turn three in unison to start the NEIC boys 4x800 race. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

No. 1 player Evon Leitz was one of five singles champions for Decorah Wednesday at the North Central Conference Tennis Tournament held at Luther. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)