June 27, 2023 Driftless Journal

Prizes this week are from the Spring Grove Family Swim Center, details inside.

The broccoli breakthrough

Cole

Family creates common ground across cultures

By Amy Kyllo Staff Writer for Dairy Star Newspaper

“All dairy, all the time.”

A bimonthly dairy newspaper covering Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota and North Dakota. Published with Dairy Star permission; visit dairystar.com for more Dairy Star articles.

As Mike Johnson met his employee Raphael’s daughter, Ashley, it was a special moment. Holding Ashley in his arms for a photo, Johnson had the privilege of doing something Raphael has never done: meet Ashley in person.

“Raphael has been employed with me a long, long time, and I’ve known a lot about this girl,” Johnson said. “To get to meet her in person was pretty special.”

Johnson, a dairy farmer from Fountain, Minn., was part of a recent trip to Mexico with Puentes Bridges, a nonprofit organization that works with dairy farmers and their employees from Mexico. The organization plans trips so dairy farmers can learn the culture and meet the families of their employees.

Johnson, Cole Hoscheit, a

dairy farmer from Caledonia, Minn., and Mercedes Falk, director of Puentes Bridges, shared details from their trip April 17 during an event hosted by the Lions Club in Preston.

Johnson encountered a sense of commonality between the rural Mexican culture he experienced and his own rural midwestern culture. Values like family, work ethic, frugal living and agriculture were all traits Johnson said he connected with.

“I always knew a family was important, but to be there … and see that … kind of took it to a different level for me,” Johnson said.

Many farm employees invest their money in their families in Mexico, working to give them a better life. Johnson shared the conditions of one family they visited.

“There’s no way to get more money in that area,” Johnson said. “They’re just subsistence farmers. They just live on what they grow and that’s it.”

Some former employees of members on the trip had taken their earnings and invested in starting their own small businesses like a restaurant, technology store, school supply store and taxi business.

Ishmael, a former employee who Johnson visited, shared the difference his job on Johnson’s farm made.

“Before he worked on our farm, he had barely any education,” Johnson said. “Working for us and helping us, he had been able to build a house to provide for his family.”

The scene was emotional as Johnson and Ishmael gave each other a long hug amid tears.

Some employees leave behind spouses and children as they sacrifice to create a better future for their families. Falk met the mother of one of her students, Gustavo. Falk shared what Gustavo’s mother told her about him working in the U.S.

“Gustavo’s mother told me, ‘Even though he’s gone, Gustavo makes sure that we always have tortillas on the table,’” Falk said. “‘His siblings can keep going to school. He calls us every two days, and we are never lacking anything because of him. We would love for him to be here with us, but because he’s there, we have enough down here.’”

ReRooted Connections, Decorah

Growing up, I was never a fan of broccoli. The overcooked mush from the school cafeteria went best stuffed in an empty milk carton (evading the cafeteria veggie police), and the rubbery raw stuff at potlucks and holiday parties was just a vehicle for ranch dressing. Needless to say, broccoli was rarely on the menu once I had any say in the matter.

When our twins were born, my husband and I were advised to eat what we wanted our kids to eat. Determined to raise healthy eaters, we dutifully cooked, smashed and ate up (sometimes with feigned delight) all the veggies we could think of – including broccoli. And of course, the veggie that took hold with my two little darlings – became a first word, even – was broccoli.

It seemed I was going to have to learn to like broccoli - if not for my health, at the very least to be a good parent. I tried growing it in my garden, knowing that the magic of homegrown veggies often helped develop a taste for them. But in the Iowa heat, the heirloom varieties I chose always went to seed before producing any heads. So I continued to chew on the

Rachael Munn’s twins are eager to see the broccoli forming in the garden – it’s their favorite vegetable! (submitted)

store-bought broccoli that came strangled in plastic, saying to my kids through giant mouthfuls: “mmm” and “yum,” and “good, huh?” — all the while wishing I had one of those cardboard milk containers to spit it into. How could I ever consider myself to be a good parent while living such a lie?

When my family moved to Decorah to become the caretakers at ReRooted Connections, we took on the responsibility of growing and maintaining the Edible Landscape at Winneshiek Medical Center, from which produce is used by Nutrition Services in the cafeteria. It was here that I was introduced to a selection of bolt-resistant hybrid broccolis. For the first

time, I successfully grew from seed those beautiful tightly bound heads of broccoli that looked just like the pictures in the seed catalogs. And it was delicious! Perfectly crisp and so sweet, with just the tiniest hint of bitterness to bring all the flavors together. It wasn’t that I didn’t like broccoli – it’s just that I hadn’t had the right kind: fresh and filled with local flavor.

My family of broccoli lovers continues to eat it voraciously in all forms: cooked, steamed, raw – even frozen. One of my favorite recipes is from the

Field to Fork

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Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) seeking local volunteers

CASA advocates are ordinary people who care about children.

They volunteer their time and talents to help make sure that children who have experienced abuse or neglect aren’t negatively affected by the state system intended to protect them.

Iowa CASA is affiliated with the National Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)/ Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) Association for Children, which, together with its state and local members, supports and promotes court-appointed volunteer advo-

cacy so that every child in crisis can be safe, establish permanence and have the opportunity to thrive.

Kerry Brennan, CASA Program Coordinator and CAMS Specialist reported there is an urgent need for CASA advocates in northeast Iowa. “We need volunteers in this area to join us in supporting children in the foster care system by becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). Make a difference in a child’s life by providing them with a voice in court and advo-

cating for their best interests.”

What does a CASA volunteer do?

CASA volunteers advocate for children who are in Iowa’s child welfare system due to abuse and/ or neglect. They are assigned one case at a time, focusing solely on that one child or sibling group and their family. CASA volunteers provide a consistent presence in a child’s life. They visit their assigned child or sibling group at least once a month, interact with others involved in

the case, and write reports for the juvenile judge. CASA volunteers stay with the child for the duration of the case, advocating for their needs to be met.

“This program was started by a district judge in 1976 who saw there was a need for more advocacy for the children affected by these cases. The reports provided by the CASA volunteers are 100 percent read and taken into consideration by the judges. It helps them know the childrens’ interests are being represented,” added Brennan.

“Historically, we see a big increase in case referrals when school begins. Currently we have four case referrals for children in your area who really need a CASA,” said Brennan.

Anyone interested in becoming a CASA should contact Brennan at 515-725-5350 or 563-5681049. Please leave a message if the call is not answered immediately. Anyone can go online to https://iowachildadvocacymatch.com/csp/icasa/scrVolunteerAppPublicPreScreen.csp to fill out a pre-screening applica-

tion to begin the volunteer process as well.

Brennan also added, “Even if you know of anyone who would make a good advocate, please refer them to us. Our goal is to have a CASA for every child who needs one. Right now, we just don’t have enough volunteers.”

For more information, visit the Iowa Child Advocacy Board website at childadvocacy.iowa. gov, or nationalcasagal.org, or call their main information line at 866-448-4608.

Hoscheit is pictured with the crew on his Caledonia, Minn. dairy farm (submitted photo)

(This is not the winning ticket!)

Decorah Altfillisch Project given statewide award

A home designed by Charles Altfillisch for Adrian and Orene Docken in 1948, located at 605 North Street in Decorah.

DHPC Chair Mark Z. Muggli, Preservation

Iowa Vice President

Laura Carstens and DHPC Vice Chair

Hayley Jackson.

(submitted photo)

Common ground

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As director of Puentas Bridges (www.puentesbridges.org), Falk shared the outcome of these trips.

“Farmers get to see the homes (of their employees) and really wrap their mind around the sacrifices that their employees are making,” Falk said. “They have this renewed sense of understanding and connections with their employees.”

Hoscheit has visited Mexico three times. Like Johnson, he appreciates the cultural focus on family.

The Decorah Historic Preservation Commission’s Charles Altfillisch project won a “Preservation at its Best” award at the Preserve Iowa Summit in Sioux City June 1-3.

The “Special Project” award citation cited “the ambitious volunteer effort that resulted in extensive online resources,” including a biography, details on 60 properties organized into four tours, and information on other Altfillisch and misattributed non-Altfillisch properties. The award was presented by the statewide non-profit Preservation Iowa.

Decorah Commission member Judy Van Der Linden noted, “Our small printed brochure, available at the Decorah Chamber of Commerce, leads to city

website materials that provide an affordable format for preserving the rich historical information gathered by the commission’s seven members.”

A nod to volunteerism

Decorah hotel/motel taxes and city historic preservation funds covered the project’s modest cost.

Chamber of Commerce personnel Jessica Rilling and Amanda Streeper provided design, layout and project oversight. City Engineer Jeremy Bril created the maps. IROC Web Design Services of Calmar formatted the internet materials.

Decorah Commission members Hayley Jackson and Mark Z. Muggli also presented a conference session titled “A

Big Architect in a Small Town: Charles Altfillisch in Decorah.”

They outlined the challenges and opportunities in a project conceived and executed by volunteer members, rather than professional consultants.

At the end of the Jackson and Muggli presentation, Preservation Iowa Vice President Laura Carstens said, “Now you know why we presented this project with an award.”

The Decorah Historic Preservation Commission is a state-certified city board established in 2007 to promote the public’s educational and economic welfare through the recognition of historic sites. Contact historicpreservation@ decorahia.org for more information.

Kids Lunch Club adding distribution site

Kids Lunch Club is growing.

In previous years, Kids Lunch Club has distributed nutritious meals throughout the summer at two locations – Freeport Park and John Cline Elementary School, Decorah.

Starting Wednesday, July 5, a third distribution location is being added at the Mobile Home Community in Freeport.

A Kids Lunch Club member will bring “Grab and Go” lunches to the Mobile Home commu-

nity from 12 (noon) to 12:10 p.m., on weekdays throughout the remainder of the summer.

All children and youth (ages 18 and under) are welcome to get lunch. The lunches will be set up near the community mailboxes (near the intersection of Old Stage and Dogwood Road).

Due to the addition of a new distribution site, the Kids Lunch Club schedule will be adjusted as follows for the remainder of

the summer:

12-12:10 p.m. - Distribution at the Mobile Home Community

12:15-12:35 p.m. - Distribution at Freeport Park

12:50-1:10 p.m. - Distribution at John Cline Elementary School

In addition to supporting food insecurity, Kids Lunch Club supports family and community engagement throughout the summer months.

Waukon Library summer reading program begins

Robey Memorial Library’s

“Find Your Voice” Summer Reading Program begins Saturday, July 1, and runs through Monday, July 31. Activities include reading challenges with prizes for all ages – kids and teens grab and go activity bags, craft events and fine forgiveness.

Kids: Infant thru 6th grade (completed)

4-Week Reading Challenge: Register at the front desk, pick up or print from our website a reading log that features reading and activity challenges. Earn prizes and books by participating. The more you participate the more prizes you will receive! Participants can display a “Library Champion” sign in their yard.

Make & Take Crafts: Held every Wednesday in July, stop by between 1:30-3:30 p.m., to make a craft to take home.

• July 5, Sidewalk Chalk

Painting • July 12, Bugmallows

(marshmallow bugs)

Grab and Go Activity Bags: Fun, challenging projects to create at home. Available on the second Wednesday of each month while supplies last.

Summer Explorers Series: from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

• July 5, Design Your Own Pin

• July 19, Twig Monogram

Passport to Reading: Book club for kids in 4th-6th grade. Register at the Kids Summer Programs link at www.waukon. lib.ia.us or contact RML at 563568-4424.

Teens: 7th thru 12th grade

(completed)

Reading Challenge: Register at the front desk, pick up or print from our website a Reading Challenge Brochure.

Teen Book Clubs:

• Teen Summer Book Club: July’s book selection is “The Floating Islands” by Rachel Neumeier. Join us Wednesday, July 12, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., for snacks and discussion.

• Classic Book Club for Teens: Read and discuss classic books including “Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor E. Frankl on Monday, July 10, at 5 p.m.

Adults

Adults who participate in the 2023 Adult Reading Challenge through July will be entered into a special drawing for a birdfeeder or a Kindle device. Read a title from one of 12 reading categories. Complete an entry at www.waukon.lib. ia.us or at RML.

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“One thing that I really appreciate about the Hispanic culture is it reminds me of my grandparents,” he said. “They grew up back in the ‘30s and ‘40s. Same thing, they always took care of each other.”

Both Hoscheit and Johnson met the families and visited the towns and villages their current or former employees came from. Hoscheit said the people they saw were grateful they took the time to visit.

Johnson said many of their visits had to be more brief than their hosts desired.

“It was really hard when they had prepared a large meal and they had their finest china out,” Johnson said. “They probably spent their whole three months’ worth of money they had on that meal to say, ‘I’m sorry we have to leave.’”

One mountainside village they visited had made a pit-roasted lamb barbacoa and were waiting for the group to arrive before unveiling the culinary delight.

Falk said the Puentes Bridges trips began in the late 1990s and originally focused on learning the language and culture. Today, the focus has shifted from language learning to relationship building.

“There are a lot of connections that can be made,” Falk said. “When you have the desire to want to understand another person, … you don’t necessarily have to have all the right words or all the right translation.”

Hoscheit sees the part his farm has in improving lives in Mexico. He said because of their U.S. income, his employees are building houses in five years that would perhaps take them a lifetime to build without.

“We work hard to take care of them – to take care of our people,” Hoscheit said.

Join Vesterheim for the ‘Sámi Dreams’ exhibit opening July 1

Celebrate “Sámi Dreams:

Portraits of Resilience in the Norwegian Arctic,” the newest exhibition at Vesterheim, the National Norwegian-American Museum and Folk Art School, on Saturday, July 1, from 1 to 3 p.m., with a special reception and gallery talk by exhibit curator Randall Hyman. There will be free museum admission during the event.

The reception will take place in the lobby of the museum’s Main Building, welcome and exhibit comments by Randall Hyman will be at 1:30 p.m., in the third-floor exhibit gallery.

Hyman will tell the stories behind the pictures and describe the portrait sitters, their interviews, their role in the overall theme of the exhibit and how the photos were taken.

This exhibit is open through

Oct. 31 and features 18 photographic portraits of Sámi men and women in Scandinavia along with recorded interviews by researcher Randall Hyman that touch on indigenous rights, climate change, reindeer husbandry, art and other topics.

“Sámi Dreams: Portraits of Resilience in the Norwegian Arctic” exhibit is open at Vesterheim through Oct. 31. (submitted photo)

Mural showcases Decorah’s culture

Hyman has traveled the globe on magazine assignments for nearly four decades covering natural history and travel topics from Northern Europe to South America, Asia to Africa. Connect at vesterheim.org or 563382-9681.

Walmart Community Mural Program is a celebration of communities across America and an important part of a new or newly-transformed facility. Inspired by the community and together with every store manager, each mural reflects the local diversity and cultural references. The artist who created the Decorah Walmart Mural is Andrew Houser of Bozeman, Mont., who worked with local references provided by store manager, Luke Wilkins. The mural can be found above the store’s grocery entrance showcasing many local landmarks, the community’s Norwegian heritage and natural attractions. (submitted photo)

tsp apple cider vinegar

2 tsp dijon mustard

1 tsp maple syrup or honey

1 garlic clove, minced

1/4 tsp sea salt

Splash of fresh lemon juice

1/3 c. diced red onions

1/3 c. dried cranberries

Smoked Almonds (Candied black walnuts and sunflower seeds are delicious locally sourced alternatives.)

1/2 cup whole almonds

1/2 cup pepitas

1 tbsp tamari

1/2 tsp maple syrup

1/4 tsp smoked paprika

In a large bowl, combine chopped broccoli, onions and cranberries.

Whisk together olive oil, mayo, mustard, syrup, garlic and salt.

Pour onto the broccoli mixture and toss to coat.

While the salad is marinating, preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Toss almonds and pepitas in tamari, syrup, and paprika mixture.

Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 10-14 minutes. Let cool completely before combining with the rest of the salad.

The Winneshiek County Fair is July 11-15 this year, and the Ted Schrandt Memorial Barrel Race, open to both men and women, is scheduled for Saturday, July 15, at the Horse Arena on the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds.

The event begins with Exhibition Barrels beginning at 9:30 a.m., followed by the 4D Barrel Race at 11 a.m., with added

Winneshiek County Fair updates

The Winneshiek County Fair Board has provided changes to the 2023 fair information distributed last week.

The Thunder Rode Horse Drill will be held at the Horse Arena Tuesday, July 11 at 1 p.m.

Entry fees for the open dairy shows are $10, not $8 as previously published. Watch for a fair schedule to publishing in an upcoming Driftless Journal.

the Winneshiek County Fair

Decorah’s Get-2-Gether

(G2G) Committee and Decorah Parks and Recreation invite adults with special needs to the Winneshiek County Fair Friday, July 14, for music by Easton Corbin.

Participants should meet at the new “deck” area on the south side of the Community Building at 5 p.m. A number of designated parking spots will be available for G2G participants just outside the new community building. Participants will enjoy rides, food, and activities.

Participants will receive ride tickets for the midway, and at 6:30 p.m., the gates open and G2G participants will have a designated spot on the track to enjoy the concert that begins at 7:30 p.m.

Participants must register by Wednesday, July 12. Registration can be completed online at www.get2g.com or by calling the Decorah Parks & Recreation Office at 563-382-4158. Participants that have a 2023 Winneshiek County Fair Button or wristband should wear it to the event.

money each year. This year offers PeeWee Jackpot Barrels for children eight and under. Each division will have awards plus payment, with the entry fee 100 percent jackpotted for participants.

The 4D Barrel Race is a benefit for the Pony Express Riders of Iowa. For more information, contact Edna Schrandt at 563382-2019.

Cowboy Church July 2

The monthly Cherry Grove Cowboy Church service will be Sunday, July 2, and feature special music by Jim Pries. Musicians begin at 5:45 p.m., and the service will follow. Guests are invited to stay for fellowship after the service.

Cowboy Church is nondenominational. The service includes a mix of country, Christian country, cowboy and southern gospel and bluegrass music. Musicians are welcome and should contact Cindy Seabright at seabright.cindy@ gmail.com or 507-272-1682 one week prior to the first Sunday-of-the-month service.

July 4 parade

The Cherry Grove parade will be held Tuesday, July 4, at 11 a.m., with lunch served after at the church.

The Cherry Grove United Methodist Church is located at 18183 160th Street in the small community of Cherry Grove, rural Spring Valley, Minn. Cherry Grove Church is handicap accessible.

THE DECORAH CHAMBER AG DRIVE THRU meal was June 15 at the fairgrounds in Decorah. Chamber Executive Director Jessica Rilling, at left, and Amanda Streper, Chamber Director of Operations and Member Services, were accepting drive-thru orders from the hundreds attending the fundraiser. After placing their orders, folks made their way to the Winneshiek County Cattlemen’s Stand for hamburgers or steak sandwiches and to the Dairy Producer’s Moo Mobile for milkshakes.

(Driftless Multimedia photo by Roz Weis)

BITES & SITES SCAVENGER HUNT

50 POINT FEATURED DESTINATIONS

Visit these featured destinations and send us a selfie with your snack, sip or swag.

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• All photos must be emailed to contest@driftlessjournal.com by 9/7/23 at 5:00 p.m. to be entered into the Grand Prize Drawing.

20 POINT SELFIE SITES

Solve the clues, visit the sites, send us your selfies.

His angel on the hilltop at the end of the row, Onstine’s town sits below.

Of Decorah’s three, you’ll get points for a selfie at Malanaphy. About a half-mile HP Trail trek will lead you to this deck. Down the steps you’ll stroll to overlook the hole.

The name of this lookout matches the color of the big muddy river. Oh what a sight it will deliver!

Take an Oak-ay selfie high above Minnesota’s city of parks, trees and trails.

Our town’s oldest and largest provides breathtaking sights from Trollkor’s heights.

Where Water and River meet, find a sight to fawn over in this county seat.

Visiting this former stagecoach inn, you’ll be taken back some years. It was built in 1857 by some of the first MN pioneers.

Lions, tigers, bears, oh my. Under the big top, acrobats fly! Find a few felines behind rivertown bar(s), they were always the superstars.

Hide Away in Allan Magee country and snap a selfie at this cedar adventure land.

A hop and a skip from the Turkey River, you may feel the roar of the mill dam quiver. Tucked away in the back pocket of this town is a little park, with a peace-on-earth mark.

Long before the distillery and soda pop, another brew was made here, and stored in a place where the temp stays the same year-round.

East and west of where Main St. meets the Mississippi, a clear selfie from either site with the same name will do.

Ring the bell when you arrive, don’t worry about the neighbors, they aren’t alive. Maybe one of the smallest in the state, grab a seat, there’s room for eight.

Built in 1879 to take on grains such as maize, stands this historic structure at the intersection of two MN highways.

Between the brick city and Iowa’s swiss land, your selfie game will get a boost when you step inside a raptor’s roost.

BARNEY’S BAR & GRILL 3607 236th Ave. Burr Oak, IA

BIG BUOYS TIKI BAR 101 Front St., McGregor, IA

BLUFFTON RESORT & BAR 2619 W Ravine Rd., Decorah, IA

BOUTIQUE STATION 41178 MN-16, Peterson, MN

CENTER STREET BAR

N’ GRILL 103 E Center St., Monona, IA

JALAPEÑOS MEXICAN

CUISINE 142 S Lawler St., Postville, IA

LETTERWERKS SIGN CITY 2957 US-52, Decorah, IA

LITTLE RIVER GENERAL STORE 105 Coffee St. E, Lanesboro, MN

ONEOTA COMMUNITY

FOOD CO-OP 312 W Water St., Decorah, IA

SAXON HALL PIZZA & PUB 702 Main St., Brownsville, MN

SEED SAVERS EXCHANGE 3074 North Winn Rd., Decorah, IA

ST. OLAF TAVERN

106 S Main St., St. Olaf, IA

TD’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL 203 Main St SW, Elkader, IA

THE BRIM COFFEEHOUSE 110 W Bridge St., Elkader, IA

THE CREAMERY/ NORDIC LANES 407/403

S. Mill Street, Rushford, MN

TWIN SPRINGS

SUPPER CLUB 149 Twin Springs Rd., Decorah, IA

VESTERHEIM

NORWEGIAN AMERICAN MUSEUM 312 W Water St., Decorah, IA

WINNESHIEK

WILDBERRY WINERY 1966 337th St., Decorah, IA

We are looking for a

STORAGE SALE

On July 4, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.

a sale of personal property of Lori Bakken will be held at Unit 16, Store-it Storage, 2340 East Ridge Road, Decorah, IA. The item will be sold to the highest bidder and who must be present. Item

GARAGE SALE

On July 4, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. a sale of personal property of Dave Coulter will be held at Unit 108, Store-it Storage, 2340 East Ridge Road, Decorah, IA. The item will be sold to the highest bidder and who must be present. Item includes: warehouse storage shelving, other shelving, wooden desk, wooden rocking chairs, wood file cabinet, golf club, car ramps, work bench and etc.

STORAGE SALE

On July 4, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.

STORAGE SALE

On July 4, 2023

a sale of personal property of Dave Coulter will be held at Unit 108, Store-it Storage, 2340 East Ridge Road, Dec orah, IA. The item will be sold to the highest bidder and who must be present. Item includes: warehouse storage shelving, other shelving, wooden desk, wooden rock ing chairs, wood file cabinet, golf club, car ramps, work 25-2-J-1

a sale of personal property of Lori Bakken will be held at Unit 16, Store-it Storage, 2340 East Ridge Road, Decorah, IA. The item will be sold to the highest bidder and who must be present. Item includes but not limited to: Bissell carpet cleaner, kitchen items, laundry items, chairs, shelves, children’s, clothes, rugs, tools, lamps, boom box and other household items.

AUCTION CALENDAR

TUESDAY, JUNE 27 - 9 a.m. Sale held at Sweeney Auction Center, Waukon. Sweeney Auction Service. www.sweeneyauctionservice.com Waukon. 563568-2464.

THURSDAY, JUNE 29 - 1 p.m. Online Only grain bin, bulk, truck & bulk bins auction. Winco Farm Supply, 203 E Main St., Calmar. Sweeney Auction Service. www.sweeneyauctionservice.com Waukon. 563-568-2464.

Accounting Clerk

Luther College is seeking a full-time Accounting Clerk. Clerk is responsible for administering the purchase card program, processing journal entries, performing reconciliations, assisting with accounts payable functions of processing invoices/vouchers for payment, backup check processing duties periodically, and institutional loan administration backup. High school diploma with at least one-year experience in accounts payable position is required. Associate degree in accounting is helpful. Also required is an understanding of an integrated general ledger accounting system, general computer skills with proficiency in spreadsheet usage. Accuracy of data and communication skills are very important to this position. Must be proficient at using an administrative software program, word, excel, email, web browser applications.

Luther College offers an excellent benefit package including competitive health insurance premiums, generous retirement contribution, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and tuition benefits for employee, spouse and dependents. Additionally, Luther College offers an outstanding PTO program. New full-time employees can earn up to 30 days of PTO per year, in addition to time off for holidays which includes a full week of holiday pay between Christmas and New Years’ Day.

Luther College seeks to build a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students. Luther College is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and persons of diverse ethnic backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply. We value the input of multiple viewpoints and perspectives to create an academic community rich with cultural, social, and intellectual diversity. Candidates are encouraged to identify their strengths or experiences that will contribute to this goal. To view the complete job description and apply for this position and all current openings, please go to the employment website at www.luther.edu/offices/hr/careers

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Admissions Visit

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Residence Hall Director

Luther College seeks applications for the position of Resident Director for Ylvisaker Hall. The director is responsible for coordinating the student learning and personal development program in a coeducational residence hall housing approximately 250 students. Duties include: supervision of undergraduate student staff; administering housing operations and hall program budget, advising hall government, and serving as a conduct officer. This is a live-in position. Weekend leaves (up to two per month) and overnight absences require prior approval.

Master’s degree is preferred, Bachelor’s degree required. Previous residence life experience strongly preferred.

Costume Shop Supervisor

Luther College is seeking a part-time Costume Shop Supervisor. This position manages and supervises the costume shop, costume storage and student workers, carries out the construction, alterations, purchasing, and rentals of costumes for each production, including wardrobe and wigs/ hair and assists with technical and dress rehearsals. This position will work approximately 32 hours per week 9 months out of the year.

B.A. or B.F.A. in Theatre/costuming or equivalent experience, as well as knowledge of costume design practices, materials and methods of costume construction, including fabrics, pattern development and tailoring techniques. Excellent organizational and time-management skills and knowledge of Excel, Word, and Google docs and valid driver’s license also required.

Luther College offers an excellent benefit package including competitive health insurance premiums, generous retirement contribution, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and tuition benefits for employee, spouse and dependents. Additionally, Luther College offers an outstanding PTO program. New full-time employees can earn up to 30 days of PTO per year, in addition to time off for holidays which includes a full week of holiday pay between Christmas and New Years’ Day.

SUBSCRIBERS:

Luther College is seeking a full-time Admissions Visit Coordinator to coordinate all aspects of a campus visit for prospective students beginning with the initial contact via phone/electronic request. Coordinator arranges all activity requests including, but not limited to campus tours, admissions counselor meetings, class/rehearsal/athletic practice observations, and faculty/coach/staff meetings. Position also creates all necessary paperwork and reminders to those involved in the visit and assists in the supervision of student workers, and completes other duties as assigned.

DON’T MISS AN ISSUE!

Luther College offers an excellent benefit package including competitive health insurance premiums, generous retirement contribution, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and tuition benefits for employee, spouse and dependents. Additionally, Luther College offers an outstanding PTO program. New full-time employees can earn up to 30 days of PTO per year, in addition to time off for holidays which includes a full week of holiday pay between Christmas and New Years’ Day. Luther College seeks to build a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students. Luther College is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and persons of diverse ethnic backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply. We value the input of multiple viewpoints and perspectives to create an academic community rich with cultural, social, and intellectual diversity.

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Naomi Scott, a 19-year-old from Westgate, was crowned the 69th Iowa Dairy Princess. Naomi, daughter of Mike and Kathleen Scott, has spent much of the year serving as a goodwill ambassador for Iowa’s dairy farmers. Throughout her year-long reign, she has made public appearances to connect with consumers and help them

understand the dedication of dairy farm families to their cows, their land and the milk they produce. Naomi represented the Iowa Holstein Association in the contest and was also named Miss Congeniality in the contest held last fall.

Emily Manweiler, 18, of Sumner, was named Iowa Dairy Princess Alternate. Emily, the daughter of William and Karen Manweilier, shares duties with the princess. She represented the Iowa Jersey Cattle Club and was a graduating senior at New Hampton High School this spring. Emily is serving as a goodwill ambassador for Iowa’s dairy farm families, sharing information about dairy farming

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Echoes of the Past By Roz Weis

Decorah Class of ’23 boasts 47 grads

1923

ONE HUNDRED YEARS

AGO: The Decorah High School graduating class of 1923 numbered 47. There is one from Hesper, one from Spillville, one from Burr Oak, one from Locust, one from Calmar, and a number from rural routes outside the Independent School District of Decorah., So, our citizens may take satisfaction not only in having provided excellent facilities for our own young people, but in having made those facilities available to others in the area. The commencement is Thursday night at 8 p.m., in the high school auditorium. The graduating seniors presented their class play on Wednesday evening prior to graduation and it was one of the best ever put on by a graduating class here.

…One law that is often violated every night on Water Street is the automobile dimmer law. Drivers carelessly drive the entire length of Winneshiek County’s most crowded thorofare with the full glare of their lights blinding approaching motorists. It is a condition that invites accidents, and drivers are reminded to obey the dimmer law of this state, and the rule of reason.

…Buttermakers of this region recently met in Calmar. About 50 buttermakers and creamery officials were in attendance. Quality cream was the meeting topic.

…The closing exercises of the Immaculate Conception School were conducted recently in the parlors of St. Benedict’s Catholic Church. The parochial school was opened here in Dec-

…Miss Genevieve Sobolik was the spelling champion of all Winneshiek County Schools. The contest was held at the high school auditorium in Decorah. The Ossian girl won out over Walter Tekippe of Fort Atkinson, who placed second. There were 53 contestants from across the county. The winner attends the Catholic parochial school at Ossian. Walter is a student at Fort Atkinson’s parochial school.

…M.T. Grattan of this city has been employed to start the horses at the Fayette County Fair in late August.

…The Decorah School Board will offer for sale at public auction this month the following in the block west of the public school in town: four frame houses, one brick house, some barns, garages and other outbuildings too numerous to mention. All buildings are to be removed from the premises before August 1st.

…Mr. and Mrs. James Hislop are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine healthy bouncing baby boy last month, weighing 10 ½ pounds. The popular young plumber is surely all smiles. A fine baby boy also was born the other day to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Olson at their home on West Main Street.

…William Zigelmeyer, the barber, is a minus a fine minnow can that he had tied in the willow bushes over at Reum’s pasture. The party who took it can save a little trouble for themselves by returning it and nothing more will be said about it.

…Alvin Renaas has accepted a position as messenger for the Winneshiek County State Bank. He graduated from Decorah High School.

…The formal opening of Oneota Golf and Country Club occurred recently. A delicious supper was served to about 100 guests by an unusually efficient committee. After the supper, a business meeting, presided over by Club President Leytze, was held. M.J. Soukup and L.K. Knight were voted into mem-

bership. There are now a whopping 77 resident members, and it is freely predicted that the full membership of 100 will be achieved before the golfing season has concluded. Mayor Conover made a short talk on “rules” of the club, filled with sound advice and pleasantly flavored with several good stories. A dance concluded the evening, with Mrs. B.M. Graham and Mrs. Ruth Downie furnishing some enjoyable music.

NINETY YEARS AGO: Winneshiek Board of Supervisors have started a worthwhile road improvement project here, with the surfacing with crushed rock of the Frankville Road running from paved Highway 9 to Frankville. This is a distance of about five miles.

…The Decorah Board of Education has selected new teachers for next year: A.F. Hancer, mathematics and assistant coach; Geo B. Kjome, political science, physical training and assistant coach; and Ruth Hanson, grade school music and English in the high school. It is reported that the payroll for all the teachers in the school here has been reduced to a total of $43,975 for the entire staff.

…The L. Tatro Products Corporation of the town, the manufacturers of the L. Tatro Radios, has a new working schedule for these summer months. The employees will start work at 7 a.m., and quit at 5 p.m., and if there are any employees with a garden to take care of, it will give them one more hour of daylight, which should work out very agreeable for all concerned.

…There are 36 plots in the free garden space provided to local residents by the Chamber of Commerce. So far, 29 have been applied for. The plots are 48x70 feet and are located in the vacant lot northwest of the greenhouses owned by the Tavener Estate.

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SW pounds Pirates in two-game series

It was a busy stretch for the South Winn softball team (1613, 12-1 UIC) last week with a slew of games as the regular season soon wraps up.

No contest

Big innings led to the twogame sweep over Postville (0-12, 0-12 UIC) Wednesday on the road, 21-2 and 12-0, in shortened games.

In game one, the Warriors opened with 11 runs in the first frame. After going scoreless in the second, third and fourth, South Winn bats ignited again in the fifth for another 10 runs.

Game two saw South Winn get after it early again with eight runs crossing home plate in the first inning, adding three in the second and one in the third to close the game in three frames.

Morgan Kleve got the double

win on the mound with an inning in the circle in each game. In game one, freshman Alyssa Holthaus finished the game with 10 strikeouts, while Aubree Gesing pitched two frames in game two with one. At the plate, the Warriors combined for 21 hits in the two contests. In game one, Izzy Kuboushek was 3-for-4 with Rachel Meyer and Katie Shimek each rapping out a pair of hits. Kleve hit a home run in game two and drove in two runs, while Morgan Kriener connected for a triple.

Tough finish to week for TV

By Logan Manderfield

The Turkey Valley softball team (9-17, 8-2 UIC) had a tough conclusion to the week, dropping three games.

Non-conference

Wednesday night, the Trojans hosted the North Fayette Valley TigerHawks (14-12, 10-2 UIC) in a conference doubleheader for their last two home games of the season, falling in both.

NFV got out to an early 5-0 lead in game one, which would remain the score of the game for three full innings. At the top of the fourth inning, the TigerHawks scored three more times, extending their lead to eight runs. However, the Trojans would not stay silent. At the bottom of the fifth inning, the Trojans were able to bring the lead down to just three runs, making the score 8-5. At the top of the sixth inning, NFV scored twice. Though Turkey Valley was shutout at the bottom of the sixth inning, they were able to prevent the visitors from extending their lead at the top of the seventh. Unfortunately, TV was only able to score three runs at the bottom of the seventh, making the final score 10-8 in favor of NFV.

TV rapped out five hits with Alison Leibold going 2-for-4 with a double. Others collecting hits were Olivia Snyder, Maici Weber and Jacqlyn Schmitt. In the pitcher’s circle was Sierra Morris who went the distance, giving up eight hits and five strikeouts.

The second game also started off with NFV getting out to an early, albeit smaller, lead. However, the TigerHawks would extend their lead to four runs at the top of the second inning, and once again to six runs at the top of the fourth inning.

TV finally broke through at the bottom of the fourth inning and scored their first (and only) run of the game, making the score 6-1. At the top of the fifth inning, the TigerHawks were able to score three more times, making the score 9-1, which held to the end.

Clare Courtney, M. Weber, Leibold and Aubrey Hoffert had the Trojans’ four hits in game

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Thursday, the Warriors traveled to Oelwein to take on the Huskies (10-13) in non-conference action. Oelwein won the game, 8-1, scoring two in the second, two in the fourth and four in the fourth.

South Winn’s lone score of the game came from a solo homer by Abby Wagner in the fourth inning. Two other Warriors had hits in the game including a double by Kleve and single by Avery Luzum.

The loss went to Kleve who went the six innings, giving up 14 hits with two strikeouts.

Postseason starts this week

The season has been a fast one as area softball and baseball teams wrap up the regular season early this week and move right into the postseason Friday and Saturday.

Softball

Regional softball pairings for all five classes were released last week. Decorah is in Class 4A. The Vikes will host Charles City Thursday, July 6, at 7 p.m., in the first round of Region 8 action. The winner will face No. 8 Western Dubuque Saturday, July 8, at 7 p.m., in Epworth. The regional championship is Tuesday, July 11, at 7 p.m., at the highest remaining seed. Teams on the other side of the bracket are No. 13 Maquoketa, Marion and Independence.

is Friday, July 7, at 7 p.m., at North Linn, with the regional finale Monday, July 10, at 7 p.m., at the highest remaining seed. Also competing in Region 7 are Edgewood-Colesburg, Starmont, Kee, West Central, Springville, North Cedar, Central City, Maquoketa Valley, Midland and Calamus-Wheatland. State softball will be held in Fort Dodge July 17-21.

Baseball Postseason brackets for Class 2A and 1A for the baseball tournaments were released last week

South Winn and Turkey Valley are both in the Class 1A District 4 bracket and will play in Calmar Saturday, July 1.

Friday recap

The Warriors had a tough go at the plate Friday as Sumner-Fredericksburg (21-6) finished the game in four innings, 11-0.

South Winn garnered just two hits — singles by Kriener and Kleve in the non-conference contest with Wagner suffering the loss, giving up nine hits and striking out two.

Dunkerton tourney Saturday, the Warriors were in action at a tournament in Dunkerton, playing a close game with Charles City that went the Comets’ way, 4-0. Squaring of with the hosts, SW defeated Dunkerton 18-4, before the tournament was cancelled due to lightning in the area. Stats from the tournament are available online at www.driftlessjournal.com.

Final week

The final week of the regular season got underway Monday as the Warriors hosted Turkey Valley. South Winn will host Kee Wednesday, June 28, at 5 p.m.

South Winn is in Class 2A Region 6 and has a first-round bye. The Warriors first game will be at Osage Wednesday, July 5, at 7 p.m. The regional semifinal will be held at Wapsie Valley

Friday, July 7, at 7 p.m., with the regional final scheduled for Monday, July 10, at 7 p.m., at the highest remaining seed. Other teams in the bracket include Clayton Ridge, MFL MarMac, No. 4 Lisbon, Alburnett, East Buchanan, Denver, Postville and Wapsie Valley.

Turkey Valley is in Class 1A and will host Central Elkader Friday, June 30, at 7 p.m., in Jackson Junction. The winner will face North Linn Wednesday, July 5, at 7 p.m., in Troy Mills. The regional semifinal

The Trojans will take the field first versus Kee at 5 p.m., while the Warriors will take their home field against Clarksville at 7 p.m. The winners of the two contests will face each other in the district semifinal Wednesday, July 5, at a location and time to be determined.

The district final is Saturday, July 8, at 7 p.m. Decorah is in Class 3A. Those brackets will be released this week.

The state baseball tournament runs July 17-21. Class 1A and 2A will be at Merchant Park in Carroll while Class 3A and 4A will compete at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City. The Class 1A and 3A quarterfinals are July 17, semifinals July 19 and championship game will take place July 21.

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two. Throwing for TV were M. Weber and Halle Weber.

By Logan Manderfield

The Turkey Valley baseball team (11-12, 9-6 UIC) remains at .500 with five games remaining in the regular season.

Playing the Charles City Comets (12-16) Friday, the non-conference foe took advantage of errors to win 6-2.

Chase Hayek

Chase Hayek is a senior on the Turkey Valley baseball team who also participated in football, basketball, track and choir as a Trojan.

Through 22 games, Hayek has a .230 batting average and an on-base percentage of .342 and a .262 slugging clip. In 61 at-bats, he has 11 runs scored, two doubles and five RBI.

On the road

Closing out the week, the Trojans traveled to Cresco to battle the Crestwood Cadets (13-12), dropping the game 10-1.

The game started out with the Trojans failing to score a run over the course of the first three innings. Fortunately, the Cadets were only able to score twice over the same time period. At the top of the fourth inning, Turkey Valley cut Crestwood’s lead in half by scoring their first run of the game, making the score 2-1. However, the Cadets’ lead would soon grow. At the bottom of the fourth inning, Crestwood scored five runs, giving them a six run lead. Neither team would score until the bottom of the sixth inning, when Crestwood once again increased their lead, this time making the score 10-1. The Cadets were able to prevent the Trojans from scoring at the top of the seventh in-

ning, giving Crestwood a ninerun victory over Turkey Valley. Morris took the loss with three Ks and gave up eight hits. Four Trojans garnered a hit apiece including Snyder, M. Weber, Morgan Vsetecka and Hoffert with Hoffert having the lone RBI. R

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Sierra Morris (LP) – 6IP, 10R, 8H, 3BB, 3K 1B – Snyder 1; M. Weber 1; Morgan Vsetecka 1; Hoffert 1; RBI – Hoffert 1

This week

The UIC season wraps up at Clayton Ridge Wednesday, June 28, at 4 p.m., with the final regular season game set for Thursday, June 29, against Sumner-Fredericksburg at 7 p.m.

The game started off in the first inning with both teams scoring once. The Trojans scraped their run across when Carson Busta was walked and stole second. A pass ball put the senior on third setting up the RBI for Oliver Schmitt on a fielder’s choice.

In the bottom of the third inning, Turkey Valley made the score 2-1, giving the Trojans their first lead of the game with C. Busta scoring again.

At the top of the fourth inning, Charles City tied the game after scoring a single run. Unfortunately for the Trojans, it would not end there.

Over the next two innings, the Comets crossed the plate four times, while Turkey Valley failed to score over the course of the same two innings. Both Turkey Valley and Charles City would fail to score in the seventh inning.

Turkey Valley had just two hits in the contest with one each from C. Busta and Schmitt. On the hill for the Trojans were Schmitt and Calvin Bodensteiner.

Monday the Trojans were at Postville and will play South Winn in Calmar Tuesday, June 27, with JV starting the night at 5 p.m. The regular season wraps up with a JV/varsity twinbill at Riceville Wednesday, June 28, at 5 p.m.

“Chase made the move to the outfield after playing first base for a couple of years. He’s turned into a pretty right fielder, it’s a tough position with ball slicing off of right hander’s bats,” said TV Coach Dan Stepan. “He’s also settled into the five-spot in our batting order. He’s started several rallies this year which led to wins. He’s a humble kid that’s earned his excellent senior year in many sports with his with ethic.”

Chase is the son of Phil and Amanda Hayek.

Ali Heying

Ali Heying is the shortstop on the South Winn softball team that is leading the Upper Iowa Conference. Throughout her time as a Warrior, the senior was also active in volleyball and basketball.

Having played 27 games, Heying has posted a .308 average and .416 on-base percentage with a .554 slugging mark. She leads the team in triples with five, along with a home run and three doubles among her 20 hits for the Warriors. Heying has driven in a team-high 23 runs and scored 18.

“Ali has really settled in defensively at shortstop for us and provided leadership for the team,” said South Winn Coach Ken Buchheit.

Ali is the daughter of John and Dee Heying.

Cade Olson

Cade Olson is for the Decorah baseball team who has also been involved in cross country and track and field.

Serving as a designated hitter for the Vikings, Olson has been a valuable asset to the team. Through 11 contests he’s played, he’s hitting .273, with a .333 on-base percentage and .273 slugging mark. He has nine hits, with three RBI. He has also worked his way on base with three walks and moved around the base paths with eight steals.

“Cade has been a very integral part of the success of our baseball team this season with his hustle and commitment to do whatever is needed to help his teammates win a game. Most importantly, Cade’s positive energy this season has been contagious both on and off the field. He loves to play the game and it shows to everyone around him,” said Decorah Coach Adam Riley. Cade is the son of Matt and Karla Olson.

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H. Weber (RP) – 5IP, 5R, 6H, 1K

1B – Courtney 1; M. Weber 1; Leibold 1; Aubrey Hoffert 1

Trojans sit at .500 with one week left

Abby Wagner gets advice at first base from SW assistant coach Taylor Lensing. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

Winding up for a hit last week was South Winn senior Isabella Opperman. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

TV’s Jacqlyn Schmitt quickly gets the ball to the infield after making a catch. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

Mariah Throndson swings for a hit in a recent home Trojan softball game. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

Vikings split with Go-Hawks, continue to lead NEIC

With an 8-3 record in the Northeast Iowa Conference, the Decorah softball team (12-11, 8-3 NEIC) remains on top of the league standings despite a split with Waverly-Shell Rock

Thursday night at home. Friday, the Vikes saw some non-conference action as North Fayette Valley came to Decorah and returned to West Union defeated.

At home

Thursday night, the Vikes hosted Waverly-Shell Rock (816, 6-6 NEIC), dropping game one in eight innings and winning the second.

An error in the first led to a run by the visitors with the Go-Hawks adding one run in the fifth. The Vikings scored both of their runs in the sixth to tie the game at 2-2 on a Dylin Thompson double and Bryar Duwe triple and forced an extra frame.

W-SR got its first three batters on the basepaths with an error leading to the Go-Hawks scoring the go-ahead run, 3-2. Looking to keep the game going, Decorah’s Clara Hjelle knocked out a single to start the bottom half of the eighth, only to be left on base.

Hjelle took the loss, throwing all eight frames, collecting five strikeouts. Decorah had four hits in the contest with Hjelle have a pair of singles to go with Duwe’s triple and Thompson’s double.

Decorah wasted no time scoring in game two with one in the first and two in the second. W-SR got on the board with two in the sixth but was no threat as the Vikes rattled off five in the bottom of the sixth. Three of the five scored on an Autumn Schaller double.

The win went to Sydney Kipp in the circle with Hjelle throwing in relief.

The Vikes garnered 14 hits with Schaller and Lillian Olson each going 3-for-4 with three RBI. Lani Hubka and Kipp had two hits and drove in a run apiece.

Warriors clinch UIC title

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Non-conference

A rally late in the game gave the Vikes a 7-4 win over North Fayette Valley (14-12) Friday at home.

The visitors struck for two in the first inning with Decorah putting up four in the second with two coming off a Lani Hubka single up the middle of the field.

The Vikes padded their lead with one in the fourth with the TigerHawks slicing into that advantage with two in the fifth. With Paige Werner hit by a pitch and an error with Dylin Thompson at the plate, a Bryar Duwe double drove in the final two runs of the game in the sixth for the win.

Kipp got the win with Hjelle as the relief pitcher. Decorah had six hits in the contest. Hubka was 2-for-3 at the plate with three RBI and three stolen bases. Duwe had a double while Hjelle and Werner also had hits.

Home tourney

Amid the rain showers that graced northeast Iowa Saturday, the Vikings played Riceville twice, falling to the Wildcats, 4-0 and 4-1.

No other stats or information was available at a press time and will be published online at www.driftlessjournal.com when it is presented.

This week

Decorah is at North Linn Tuesday, June 27, then travel to Dike-New Hartford Wednesday, June 28. Both nights are junior varsity/varsity twinbills that start at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 29, the Vikes have a varsity doubleheader at Crestwood with the first pitch at 5:30 p.m. The week concludes back in Decorah Friday, June 30, versus Mason City with JV in action at 5:30 p.m., followed by a varsity contest.

ABOVE: The Viking infield gets pumped up before the game on the pitcher’s mound.

RIGHT: Second baseman Autumn Schaller steps into a throw to first for an out.

(Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

Decorah looking to get back on track

In a busy conclusion to the week, the South Winn baseball team (18-8, 14-1 UIC) clinched the Upper Iowa Conference title with a win over Postville Thursday. South Winn moved to 14-1 in the league with just three games remaining to secure their fifth conference championship in the past six years.

Just one

The Warriors used four pitchers over four innings allowing just one run on one hit in their 16-1 win over Postville (0-15, 0-15 UIC) Thursday.

SW scored once in the first before the batters went to work with seven runs in the second, two in the third and closed the game with a six-run fourth inning by the mercy rule.

Carson Streeter hit his first career home run and Keagen Streeter and Kole Hageman pounded out three hits each.

“One of our goals going into the season was to compete for a conference championship and our guys put together a great run in the league to put us in a position to win it with three games still remaining.

I’m proud of their efforts this season and look forward to our tough remaining regular season schedule to get us set for postseason play,” said Coach Alex Smith.

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SW 1 7 2 6 x x x 16 11 0

Post 0 0 0 1 x x x 1 1 3

Parker Timp (WP) – 1IP, 2BB, 2K; Carson Wenthold (RP) – 1IP, 1H;

On the road Friday, South Winn faced off against another high level non-conference opponent in Sumner-Fredericksburg (16-4) on the road.

It was a pitchers dual, and unfortunately a lone run by Sumner-Fred proved to be the difference as the Cougars won 1-0. Keagen Streeter and Jamie Kuennen tossed six quality innings, but S-F’s Noah Henderson was that much better allowing just three hits and striking out nine Warriors. Parker Timp nearly tied the game in the top of the seventh hitting a ball of the center field fence in what turned out to be a double.

“We want to continue to test ourselves against solid teams and prep ourselves by seeing good pitching and being tested defensively. While we struggled at the plate, a bright spot of this game was making zero errors, especially when we only struck out two batters on the hill. Our guys are pretty resilient so I’m confident we will bounce right back,” said Coach Smith.

R H E

SW 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0

S-F 0 1 0 0 0 0 0x 1 4 1

K. Streeter (LP) – 3IP, 1R, 3H, 4BB, 1K; Kuennen (RP) – 3IP, 1H, 1BB,

1K 2B – Timp 1

At home Saturday

The Warriors hosted the South Winn Classic on Saturday, going 1-1.

In game one the Warriors pulled out the 6-4 win over Osage (10-10) with two big home runs by Parker Timp and Brody Tieskoetter. Braiden Todd picked up the win on the mound throwing five solid innings while Carson Streeter picked up the save throwing the final two innings.

South Winn dropped the sec-

Coming up in varsity sports

June 27 – SW bb vs. Turkey Valley, 7 p.m.

June 28 – TV sb at Clayton Ridge, 4 p.m.; TV bb at Riceville, 5 p.m.; SW bb vs. Janesville, 5 p.m.; SW sb vs. Kee, 5 p.m.; Dec bb vs. LinnMar, 7 p.m.; Dec sb at Dike-New Hartford, 7 p.m.

June 29 – Dec sb at Crestwood, 6 p.m.; SW bb at Waverly-Shell Rock, 7 p.m.; TV sb vs. Sumner-Fred, 7 p.m.

June 30 – SW bb vs. Charles City, 5 p.m.; Dec bb at West Delaware, 7 p.m.; Dec sb vs. Mason City, 7 p.m.; SW sb at regionals (TBA), 7 p.m.; TV sb at regionals (TBA), 7 p.m.

July 1 – SW/TV bb at district quarterfinal (TBA), 5 p.m.

ond game of their day to Williamsburg (17-16) by a score of 7-2. Jamie Kuennen homered in the game to produce the two runs.

“We continued to face good competition on the day. We benefited from the long ball with Parker (Timp) and Brody (Tieskoetter) coming up with big hits. I was very pleased with how we pitched and played defense in both games and know as we continue to face good arms, we will be well prepared for the playoffs,” concluded Coach Smith.

It was a long bus ride home for the Decorah baseball team Wednesday as the Vikes (108, 15-12 NEIC) fell to Independence; however, Decorah sprang back into action with a win over Clear Lake Thursday and before taking the home field against Waukon Friday.

Non-conference

Decorah had limited baserunners against Independence (12-16) Wednesday leading to the Viking 3-2 loss in the defensive matchup. The Mustangs had taken the early 2-0 lead in the game, but that lead was cut in half on single and stolen base by Mason Avila in the third who gave Decorah its first run of the game. In the sixth, Independence took advantage of two Viking errors to score again, leaving Decorah trailing 3-1. Cade Olson reached first on an error and eventually scored on an Avila sacrifice fly, but Decorah would leave two baserunners stranded in the inning.

2K; Cash Riehle (RP) – 4IP, 1R, 2H, 1K

1B – Fisher Tweten 1; Ben Wymer 1; Mason Avila 1; RBI – Avila 1; SB – Avila 1

At home again

After a challenging Wednesday, the Vikes bounced back Thursday with a win over Clear Lake (11-9) at home Thursday, 5-1.

The visiting Lions were on the board with a run in the fourth before Decorah’s initial score in the bottom half of the same frame. Back-to-back singles by Caleb Meyer and Ethan Holthaus produced two more for the Vikes with two insurance runs scoring in the sixth by Ben Wymer and Avila.

Decorah’s batters produced nine hits. Wymer had three of them while Meyer knocked out a pair.

Avila and Brayden Wemark combined for the seven-inning contest with Avila striking out four.

R H E

Final week

The Warriors hosted MFL MarMac Monday and will have Turkey Valley visit Calmar Tuesday, June 27, for the JV/ varsity twinbill at 5 p.m. South Winn will wrap up the regular season at Waverly-Shell Rock Thursday, June 29, with the junior varsity playing at 5 p.m., followed by the varsity squad.

July 3 – Dec sb vs. Charles City, 5:30 p.m.

July 5 – Dec bb vs. Waterloo West, 7 p.m.; SW/TV bb at district semifinal (TBA), 7 p.m.; SW sb at regional quarterfinal (TBA), 7 p.m.; TV sb at regional quarterfinal (TBA), 7 p.m.

July 6 – Dec sb at regional quarterfinal (TBA), 7 p.m.

July 7 – Dec bb at district quarterfinal (TBA), 7 p.m.; SW sb at regional semifinal (TBA), 7 p.m.; TV sb at regional semifinal (TBA), 7 p.m.

July 8 – Dec sb at regional semifinal (TBA), 7 p.m.; SW/TV bb at district final (TBA), 7 p.m.

10 –

bb at district semifinal (TBA), 7

final (TBA), 7 p.m.

Brady Bohner took the loss. He went two innings with Cash Riehle throwing four in relief. The Vikes produced just three hits — singles by Fisher Tweten, Ben Wymer and Avila.

North Winn tribute

Playing in North Winn Mustang uniforms and the gold and black, the Vikes had the hits just not the runs against Waukon (15-15, 8-10 NEIC) at home Friday night.

A trio of Indian bunts in the third opened the scoring for the night. Then it was Decorah’s turn to put the bats to work. With two outs, the Vikes loaded the bases, setting up Caleb Meyer to drive in three runs on a double. After Waukon scored 10 runs in the fifth, Decorah’s Kaden Alstad hit a shot out of the park for a pair of RBI, cutting into the Indians’ lead. The Vikes managed to scratch just two more runs across home plate as the Indians took the win, 13-9.

Game two also went the visitors’ way as the Indians scored two in the second, two in the third, one in the sixth and two in the seventh. Decorah managed a run in the second and two in the sixth, falling short, 7-3.

CL 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 4 1

Dec 0 0 0 1 2 2 x 5 9 1

Avila (WP) – 4IP, 1R, 3H, 1BB, 4K;

Brayden Wemark (RP) – 3IP, 1H, 4BB, 1K 1B – Wymer 3; Caleb Meyer 2; Casey Brickley 1; Kaden Alstad 1; Ethan Holthaus 1; Avila 1; RBI –

Brayden Hartl 1; Brickley 1; Cade Olson 1; Avila 1; SB – Wymer 1; Garrett Waskow 1; Holthaus 1

This week Decorah hosted New Hampton Monday in a NEIC varsity doubleheader. Wednesday, June 28, the Vikes will welcome Linn-Mar to town for a junior varsity game at 5 p.m., with a varsity contest to follow. Finishing off the week, Decorah will travel to Manchester Friday, June 30, for a JV/varsity twinbill versus West Delaware at 5 p.m.

Meyer (RP) – 1IP; Dylan Taylor (RP) – 1IP, 1R, 1H, 1BB, 1K HR – Carson Streeter 1; 2B –Kole Hageman 1; 1B – Keagen Streeter 3; Hageman 2; Wenthold 1; Jamie Kuennen 1; Timp 1; Brody

Tieskoetter 1; RBI – C. Streeter

3; Tieskoetter 2; Wenthold 1; K. Streeter 1; Kuennen 1; Timp 1; Meyer 1; Kaden Bullerman 1; Braiden Todd 1; Jordan Baumler 1; SB – K. Streeter 2; C. Streeter 2; Timp 1; Tieskoetter 1; Meyer 1

Stepping on second for the force out as the ball enters his glove is Warrior Carson Wenthold. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

Viking third baseman Kaden Alstad reaches to tag the Waukon runner before he reaches the bag to no avail. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

South Winn’s Lukas Weiss preps for a long throw from left field in a recent home baseball game. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

Waiting for the ball at first base is Decorah senior Ethan Holthaus as the Waukon races down the baseline Friday night. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

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Lawn Chair Night series continues

The 2023 Lawn Chair Night Concert Series opened in downtown Decorah in June and continues in the coming weeks.

The Lawn Chair Night series is a free, family friendly event every Thursday night during the summer months.

The series continues through Aug. 31 with the following performances and sponsors:

June 29: Decorah Municipal Band is sponsored by West Music at 7 p.m. at

the courthouse square.

July 6: Michael McElrath is brought to Washington Street at. 6 p.m. by Oneota Community Food Co-op.

July 13: Kristen Ford performs at 6 p.m. on Washington Street. Sponsor is Decorah Pride.

July 20: Decorah’s Nordic Dancers are sponsored by Decorah Bank and Trust at the courthouse square at 7 p.m.

July 27: Nordic Fest.

Aug. 3: Washington Street plays host to the Ronley King Blues Band

at. 6 p.m. Harman Realty is the concert sponsor.

Aug. 10: Clare Doyle performs at 6 p.m. on Washington Street. Mabe’s Pizza is sponsor in celebration of 70 years in business in Decorah. A pizza box competition also is planned.

Aug. 17: Jake Manders and Gretta Hunstiger perform at 6 p.m. on Washington Street. Inspire(d) Media is the sponsor.

Aug. 24: Buck Hollow Band will perform on Washington Street at 6

p.m. The concert is sponsored by Harman Realty.

Aug. 31: Holding Hemlock performs at 6 p.m. on Washington Street. The Getup with support from KWLC Radio. The event is also a welcome back event for Luther College students.

Lawn Chair Night in Decorah is made possible by Downtown Decorah Betterment, Visit Decorah and Impact Coffee with contributions from top sponsor AJ Realty and more than 10 area sponsors.

Michael McElrath will perform on Washington Street Thursday, July 6. (submitted)