July 11, 2023 Driftless Journal

Recognizing those who help take the bite out of hunger

By Jennifer Bissel

A group of volunteers is making a big difference for the lives of many in Allamakee County.

Every week, several volunteers arrive at the Allamakee County Food

Shelf to hand out food to those in need. Recently, that group was honored by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, receiving the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award as a group. They were recognized during a ceremony held June 6 in Cedar Falls.

Stepping up

Allamakee County Food

Shelf Coordinator Julie Rotach has been donating her time for at least 15 years. She said she knew it was something she wanted to be involved with.

“I knew that it was helping people in need, helping families, especially for children,” she said. “People that couldn’t make ends meet, maybe with retirement or income that they had.”

Every Thursday, Rotach and other volunteers gather at the food shelf, located at 1125 Main Street in Waukon. Together, they assemble boxes of food.

Rotach said clients are allowed to utilize the food shelf in Waukon once a month. She said they try to encourage just those in Allamakee County to come to the food shelf, since most communities have their own resources.

Each client gets a pre-made box of food items, including proteins/meat, vegetables, soups, pastas and grains. In

addition to the box, each client is given a list of other items they are allowed to choose, ala carte.

Rotach explains the food shelf receives some of their products from Northeast Iowa Food Bank in Waterloo. They also receive a lot of help locally. Rotach said local stores donate items like fresh produce, milk and canned items.

“A lot of this wouldn’t be possible without the support of the local businesses. Especially the things that they pull from the shelves that they don’t want to sell as they’re out of date but are still good so they give them to us. That helps so we don’t have to purchase the items with our donations. We can make our donations go farther.”

In addition, Rotach said they use monetary donations to purchase items they can’t get other ways, such as canned fruit. Helping friends and neighbors

Rotach said the number of families they support varies throughout the year. They average about 50 families a month, with roughly 3,000 pounds of food donated per month. That serves roughly 100 people,

since Rotach said many clients come from two-person households. In December of 2022, they served 56 families with over 4,000 pounds of food.

Each week, Rotach keeps detailed notes on how many people are served and how much food is donated. She reports those numbers to the Northeast Iowa Food Bank, as well as the Northeast Iowa RSVP in Decorah. Rotach stressed that confidentiality is respected at the food shelf.

Rotach said they also try to do extra things at holiday times. She said at Easter this year, they bought turkeys from Fareway and gave people who came through a coupon to claim them. For June dairy month, they gave clients a carton of ice cream. In the past, they have given coupons for dairy products. One year at Christmas, they gave coupons to use at the meat department in various grocery stores in the county.

About the volunteers

Rotach estimates there are 15 volunteers who consistently donate their time. The bulk of

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Seed Savers ‘Grow Something Good’ virtual conference July 21-22

Keynoters include activist Vandana Shiva, author Diane Wilson, Chef Sean Brock

Five renowned keynoters and more than 20 sessions on a variety of timely gardening and seed-saving topics are planned for the 2023 Seed Savers Exchange Virtual Conference

“Seed the Future: Grow Something Good.” Scheduled July 2122 and available virtually from any location, the conference offers opportunities to connect with other gardeners and seed

savers of all levels of experience.

Two days of sessions

In addition to the five expert keynoters – Dr. Vandana Shiva, Diane Wilson, Rafael Mier, Sean Brock and Sam Jett – the 2023 Seed Savers Exchange Virtual Conference features more than 20 presentations to learn and discover. Explore one

“We are so excited to bring these services to Decorah,” said Katie Schweinefus, co-owner and manager. “Infrared saunas are a powerful tool for health and longevity. From improved heart health to lowered inflammation, calorie burn and stress reduction, everyone could benefit from sauna use!

In each of our sauna rooms is an ‘addon’ so our guests can experience red light therapy, halotherapy, or a cold plunge, during their sauna session for optimal health benefits.”

Schweinefus said Salú’s mission is making holistic health and healing services available and accessible to rejuvenate the mind, body, and spirit. Salú is committed to compassion and understanding that each person has individualized health needs and goals.

Open house July 13

Salú is hosting an open house on Thursday, July 13, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome to take a look at the newly-renovated space in the back of the 110 Washington Street building and learn more about the services. Those attending will be able to enter to win an “Experience Salù” package which includes everything Salù has to offer.

Infrared Sauna

Schweinefus said Salú’s Clearlight® saunas are the safest and most effective in the industry. They utilize near-, mid- and far-infrared wavelengths, offering maximum sauna therapy benefits. Infrared saunas are cooler than traditional saunas because infrared lamps warm the body directly and penetrate deeper without the use of steam. Because they aren’t as hot as traditional saunas, users can withstand longer sessions and reap the benefits which include improved heart health, reduced stress, better sleep, calorie burn, reduced blood pressure, healthy skin appearance, detoxification, muscle recovery, improved mood, chronic pain relief, boosted immunity and lowered inflammation

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urban community’s innovative plan to help fight food insecurity. Discover how to make gardening and cooking fun for kids of all ages. Learn how to make beautiful cut-flower arrangements. Take a deep dive into how seeds can bolster recovery and overall wellness. Find out how one community seed bank is embarking on a project to find heat-tolerant seeds. Learn

how

Keynotes

garden

Dr. Vandana Shiva of Delhi, India, is a world-renowned en-

vironmental thinker, activist, science philosopher and writer.

In 1982, she founded the Research Foundation for Science, Technology and Ecology, an independent research institute that addresses the most significant problems of ecology

of our times. Two years later, she founded Navdanya (nine seeds), the movement in defense of biodiversity and the

LEFT- Allamakee County Food Shelf Coordinator Julie Rotach displays the Goveror’s Volunteer Award given to the volunteers at the food shelf. ABOVERotach and volunteers assemble boxes of food at the food shelf, located in Waukon. (Driftless Multimedia photos by Jennifer Bissel)

Ding-a-Lings keep music alive

Wellington Place

Handbell Choir

shares patriotic tunes

The sweet sound of handbells is keeping seniors upbeat at Wellington Place in Decorah. A group calling themselves the Ding-a-Lings is in residence at the assisted living, nursing and rehab and memory support facility. The group recently performed a patriotic concert.

See the July 6 Public Opinion newspaper for the full feature story on the Ding-a-Lings.

GET OUT &PLAY

Textile artist explores improvisational quilting and gender identity

Lanesboro Arts presents Minneapolis-based textile artist Sophia Munic as they re-contextualize traditional sewing through improvisational quilting and how it can materialize gender euphoria as the Lanesboro Arts Artist-in-Residence from July 16-30, 2023.

During residency at Lanesboro Arts, Munic will make a new quilt top for another largescale quilt, exploring themes of comfort, memory and gender. With workshop sessions for the community to learn about and participate in this art form, Munic’s improvisational quilting will serve as a site for participants to share and explore identity together.

The general public can participate throughout the residency in a variety of ways. A 7 p.m. welcome potluck will be held July 18 at the Sons of Norway Lodge. The Stitching Identity Workshop improvisational quilting event will be held July 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

A Capstone/Work-in-Progress Happy Hour event will be held at Sylvan Brewing July 28 from 5-6 p.m. The improvisational quilting event will continue July 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

About Sophia Munic Sophia Munic recontextu-

Artist-in-Residence Sophia Munic (submitted photo).

alizes traditional sewing and quilting techniques through soft sculptures that consider the ideas of comfort, memory, and gender through a queer lens. As an emerging artist motivated by fiber arts and social practice, they are investigating how these two fields can facilitate a community that uplifts LGBTQIA voices. With their work, they are exploring a visual language to abstract patterns to discuss gender beyond the binary. Based in Minneapolis, they have participated in shows and residencies throughout Minnesota and Washington State. Munic is currently working on a series of quilts, “Hankerin’,” exploring the intersection of cowboy aesthetics, queer desire and stitching gender.

About the Lanesboro Artist Residency Program

Supported through 2024 by the Jerome Foundation, the Lanesboro Artist Residency Program awards two to three residencies per year to emerging artists with projects that activate the people and places of Lanesboro while instigating positive change. The program’s place-based and community-engaged focus is geared toward emerging artists that are driven to explore ways in which their work can be applied to the community and how Lanesboro’s rural community can inform their work. For more information, visit lanesboroarts.org or call 507467-2446.

Activity Director Lynn Monroe directs the group with color-coded cards.

Front from left: Roseann Nienhaus and Dan Neuzil; and back row: Arlene St. Clair, Phyllis Riehle, and Vi Krivacek. (Driftless Multimedia photos by Roz Weis)

A group of handbell players includes Linda Mettille and Christine Kilarski (front) and (in background) Cloyd Dolley, Pat McIntosh and Karen Sersland.

Local leaders pictured at the April event include back (l-r): Rebecca Pankow, Colinne McCann, Shannon Neebel, Jennifer Stanbrough, Dana Leitzman, Brigitte Hovden, Leisha Bahr and (front) Stephanie Vick. (submitted photo)

Girl Scouts honors outstanding local volunteers

In April, Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois honored volunteers for their outstanding service within the organization. Throughout April, volunteer appreciation month, the organization highlighted volunteers who provide Girl Scouts the opportunity to discover adventure, gain new skills and make the world a better place.

Howard/Chickasaw Counties: Dan Gebel, Troop 488, Outstanding Service Award; Becky Fritcher, Troop 488 and Deb Zubrod, Troop 1416, Rising Star Awards; Breannah Jensen, Troop 7563 Volunteer of Excellence.

Winneshiek County: Jennifer Holthaus, Troop 2420, Rising Star Award; Brigitte Hovden, Troops 3103, 6770 and 2523, Sustained Service Award; Jennifer Anderson, Troop 98, Kristie Wiltgen, Troop 3031 and Stephanie Vick, Troop 1165,

Volunteers of Excellence.

Allamakee and Postville Community School Districts: April McQuade, Troop 3074 and Denise Timp, Troops 6586, 3074, Volunteers of Excellence.

SU624, North Fayette Valley School District: Dana Leitzman, Troop 2882, Jennifer Stanbrough, Troop 2882, and Kristina Thyer, Troop 2881, Rising Star Awards.

Sumner, Fredericksburg, Tripoli, Fairbank, Readlyn: Jenna Wolfe, Troop 2225 and Crystal Elliott, Troop 4136, Rising Star Awards; Sara Marquis, Troop 6510, Volunteer of Excellence.

“Without the support of passionate volunteers, Girl Scouts could not make the impact they do on our community,” said Diane Nelson, Chief Executive Officer of Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois.

For more information visit www.GirlScoutsToday.org.

Ossian Fest returns Aug. 12

After a lengthy hiatus due to COVID-19 and the Highway 52 Street Improvement Project, Ossian Fest is returning in August. Many plans are in the making, but at this time the

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contributions made to the climate, environment and society by small farmers.

Diane Wilson has authored four award-winning books, including the novel “The Seed Keeper,” (2022 Minnesota Book Award for Fiction), and the memoir “Spirit Car: Journey to a Dakota Past” (2006 Minnesota Book Award). She is the former executive director of Dream of Wild Health and the Native American Food Sovereignty Alliance.

Rafael Mier is founder and director of Fundación Tortilla (“Tortilla Foundation”), a nonprofit organization in Mexico City dedicated to promoting corn and tortillas as fundamental elements of Mexico’s culture, nutrition, and economic development. His work has long centered on preserving Mexican heirloom corn varieties and improving the tortilla, one of Mexico’s staple foods.

Sean Brock, known for his contributions to the repatriation of the Southern pantry and cuisine, has opened four unique restaurants in Nashville, Tenn.: Joyland, The Continental, Audrey and June. Brock won the James Beard Award for Best Chef, Southeast in 2010, and hosted the second season of the Emmy Award-winning television show “Mind of a Chef.” His first cookbook “Heritage” is a New York Times bestseller and winner of the 2015 American Cooking James Beard Award.

Sam Jett serves as director of operations at all four of the Nashville restaurants opened by his longtime colleague, Sean Brock. He has had an affinity for food and cooking for as long as he can remember, and still recalls cooking with his mother and grandmother as a child.

As director of operations, Jett regularly trains staff to flourish in the restaurants he oversees, a skill he learned during his previous chef roles.

For more information on sessions and to register, visit seedsavers.org/events.

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those hours come on Thursday mornings. Volunteers arrive early to start sorting the week’s items, putting food on shelves or filling the pre-made boxes.

From 9 a.m. to noon every Thursday, people who utilize the food shelf pull in front of the building. The volunteers bring a checklist of available items to each car. A person can select the items they want to get that week ala carte. The pre-made box and other items are then delivered to each vehicle by the volunteers.

Rotach explained this method of delivery began with the COVID-19 pandemic and has been successful.

“We started with the drive up method with COVID because before they had to come in and then we had a whole bunch of people standing around waiting and we felt very uncomfortable about that for them and for us so we started making boxes,” she explained.

In order to receive the governor’s award, the volunteers had to be nominated. They were all invited to attend the recognition ceremony in Cedar Falls and could order a certificate and pin.

Rotach said it was an easy decision to nominate the group.

“As the coordinator, I don’t think they get enough thank yous,” she said. “They’re very generous of their time. I appreciate that. They’re here every week.”

Donations accepted

In the summer, Rotach said the consumers love when fresh produce is available. “The clients get really excited to get fresh, garden produce. We’ll set up a table outside and they can take as much as they want. We just have to weigh it so we can report it,” she said, noting anyone who would like to donate their produce can drop it off between 8-9 a.m. Thursday mornings.

Beside fresh produce, the food shelf will take most anything except paper products and personal care items. Anyone wishing to donate can drop off at the food shelf Thursday mornings or contact Rotach to set up a time. She said cash donations are also a big help, as for every dollar they spend, they get roughly $10 in food items. All purchases are done locally so that money stays in the community. To volunteer your time or make a donation, contact Rotach at 563-568-3754.

search is on for parade entries to ensure that the “Grand Parade” lives up to its reputation.

The theme for this year’s parade is centered around TV game shows. Any and all are invited to enter a float on behalf of your business, your family or just for fun. Ossian Fest will take place on Saturday, Aug. 12, with the parade starting at 7 p.m. followed by food, fun and music at Carey’s Park Pavilion.

For more information, questions, or to register your entry, contact Mae Becker at m.j. becker@goacentek.net or call/ text 563-419-3766.

‘Battle of the Badges’ blood drive July 14

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RSVP of Northeast Iowa and the American Red Cross are holding their “Battle of the Badges” Blood Drive Friday, July 14, from 12-5 p.m., at Stone Ridge Community Church, 1111 Montgomery Street in Decorah. Respond to the call to give blood during this time of critical need and vote for your favorite public service department – EMS, Fire or Law Enforcement –

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and you’ll be automatically entered for a chance to win a three-night New York getaway for two with a private shark dive adventure at Long Island Aquarium. See rcblood.org/ shark. For an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org, click “Find a Drive,” and enter code DECORAH. Or call Pete at 309236-2382.

Katie and 2-year-old son Tripp sit in the halotherapy unit. Tripp frequents the halotherapy booth to treat his frequent ear infections and prevent future ones. Salt is an anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory agent. When salt particles get into the ear canal, it reduces swelling and allows fluid to drain. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Roz Weis)

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“What’s happening mimics exercise when you think of the physiology,” explained Dr. Melissa Young, MD. “There’s a benefit to that.”

Red Light Therapy

According to the spa owners, red light therapy is one of the safest, non-invasive, treatments that offers a wide variety of wellness and healing benefits. The red light tower delivers high-powered red light and near-infrared wavelengths to energize the trillions of cells in the body. With more energy, cells can do their work more efficiently to stimulate collagen production, increase blood circulation, accelerate healing and reduce inflammation.

“This treatment is great for people dealing with chronic pain, joint aches, an injury, skin issues, or low energy,” Schweinefus noted.

Red light therapy benefits include reduced inflammation, improvement and prevention of fine lines and wrinkles, hair growth, improved circulation, better sleep, relief from skin issues (including rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, sun damage, acne, stretch marks and scaring), accelerated healing and recovery, improved bone repair and growth, increased energy and collagen production.

Halotherapy

Salú has acquired a state-ofthe-art HaloIR unit combining sauna with halotherapy. Halotherapy, or dry salt therapy, involves breathing in micro-sized salt particles which are immediately transported to the respiratory tract. Schweinefus said the salt is extremely absorbent and attracts pollutants like smog and smoke.

“We have been experiencing poor air quality in Northeast Iowa and those who suffer from asthma, COPD or allergies might be having a tough time breathing well. The halotherapy booth is a great tool to clear out those pollutants, reduce any airflow obstructions and enhance lung capacity and function. The salt reaches the sinuses, lungs, bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli, the deepest part of the lungs,” said Schweinefus.

Dry salt therapy destroys bacteria and restores health and immunity. It can also improve skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema. The service is considered safe for young children. Halotherapy benefits include cleared mucus from airways, boosted immune system, treatment of copd, asthma, bronchitis and allergy symptoms, treatment of child ear issues, cleared congestion, improved skin conditions, increased lung function and capacity, improved athletic performance and recovery and reduced inflammation.

Cold Plunge - Coming

Soon!

Inside the Nordic Cycle

Room at Salú patrons will soon find a cold plunge tub and an infrared sauna. Hot and cold therapy (contrast therapy) has been

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around for centuries in Nordic culture. According to researchers, transitioning from one extreme temperature to another can have a profound impact on overall physical and mental health. Cold plunge benefits include reduced muscle soreness, cardiovascular health, lowered inflammation, disease prevention, improved mood and mental ability, pain relief, fat burning potential, increased blood flow, improved circulation and self-discipline.

“The positive physical and mental health effects of the cold plunge cannot be overstated. Immersing in uncomfortably cold water improves resiliency, improves mood for long periods of time, improves motivation and combats anxiety and depression. It increases metabolism for many hours, even days and it combats inflammation in a big way,” explains Schweinefus.

Salú Sauna + Wellness Spa is open by appointment. Visit saluwellness.com to learn more. Appointments can be booked at vagaro.com/salu or by calling 563-380-4882.

Economical summer fun options

Don’t underestimate the money-saving might of a humble library card. Some library systems allow you to reserve free or discounted passes to local museums, zoos, aquariums and other arts and culture organizations like theaters and orchestras.

Often, museum pass programs are offered in partnership with city level governance and are designed to allow free or reduced-price entry to vital arts and cultural resources. Think of the programs as an extension of the mission of public libraries to provide public access to information.

Planning a family trip to a large urban area this summer?

Plan a visit to their library too, it may be worth the effort. Not only are free passes a terrific option for families with children, but also for people of all ages who love visual and performing arts and animals. Some pass programs, though, are open to all ages. It’s worth it to ask.

Have a SNAP EBT card?

Many museums participate in Museums For All. Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain free or reduced

State Auditor Townhall in Decorah

State Auditor Rob Sand will hold a Winneshiek County Townhall on Thursday, July 13, at 7:30 p.m. at Mary Christopher Park on Water Street, Decorah. Sand will discuss some recent accomplishments of the auditor’s office under his leadership and outline future plans. There will be an opportunity for questions and answers.

Winneshiek County Democratic Chair Carl Haakenstad, stated, “All interested citizens are invited to bring a lawn chair and join Auditor Sand who has his roots in our county.”

admission to more than 1,000 museums throughout the United States simply by presenting their EBT card and a photo ID. Search the website museums4all.org to see if there’s a participating museum for your next trip’s destination.

The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more.

The benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price. Visit www.fcc.gov/acp for details.

Have an EBT card? Use Double Up Food Bucks for SNAP participants Double Up Food Bucks is a SNAP-incentive program that matches purchases of fruits and vegetables at participating Iowa grocery stores and farmers markets dollar-for-dollar, up to $10 per day. Customers can use Double Up Food Bucks like cash on more fresh fruits and vegetables. This is available at Fareway and HyVee stores, and participating Farmer’s Markets and Food Cooperatives.

2023 Winneshiek County

4-H Static Judging Day was Thursday, July 6. Hundreds of projects were being dropped off at the community building at the fairgrounds early that morning. Among the 4-Hers showing off their projects are, from left: Addison Wicklund and Brynn Storhoff, both Winneshiek County 4-H Council members. The 4-H static projects are the culmination of months of work in various 4-H project areas. The exhibits can be viewed during the fair, July 11-15. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Roz Weis)

Upcoming Dance Jim Juve’s Johnny Rodgers Summer Dance Party

Remembering Buddy Holly and the legend of Rock n’ Roll.

Card Shower for Rothmeyer 90th

Rose Rothmeyer will celebrate her 90th Birthday on July 21. A card shower is being held in her honor, cards can be sent to P.O. Box 295, Calmar, Ia 52132.

90th birthday card shower

Myles Kupka will celebrate his 90th birthday with a card shower. He was born July 15, 1933.

Shower Myles with birthday wishes at PO Box 124, Fort Atkinson, IA 52144.

93rd birthday card shower

Rose Rilling, formerly of Fort Atkinson, will celebrate her 93rd birthday on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, with a card shower. Cards may be mailed to Rose Rilling, c/o Solon Care Center, 523 E. 5th St, Rm 346, Solon, IA 52333.

Student voter award given to Iowa schools

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announced 19 Iowa schools qualified for the Carrie Chapman Catt Award this school year. The award goes to schools that register at least 90 percent of their eligible students to vote. More than 2,600 high school students registered this year in conjunction with the Catt Award initiative.

Local award-winning schools include Central Community School of Elkader and Clayton Ridge High School of Guttenberg.

Schools recognized for registering 90 percent or more of eligible students will be presented the Carrie Chapman Catt Award trophy.

Secretary Pate created the award in 2019 to encourage voter registration in Iowa high schools. The award is named after Carrie Chapman Catt, a famous Iowa native who was instrumental in securing passage of the 19th Amendment, granting women access to the ballot box more than 100 years ago.

Academic Achievements

KAYLEE KNIGHT of Decorah earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Dubuque during spring 2023 commencement.

Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo has announced the spring 2023 semester Dean’s List and the following students were named: MORGAN MOSER, CHLOE RICE and MARY TURNBULL, all of Cresco; EMILY CAROLAN, LAUREN JOHNSON, JENY NA, GAVIN SIMS, and GAVIN STORTZ, all of Decorah; CAEL KUBOUSHEK of Ossian; KOURTNEY SCHMIDT of Waucoma; DIANA DAVISON and ETHAN ONEILL of Waukon; and MOLLY LEE of Mabel, Minn.

NEW LISTING!

with an abundance of wildlife including turkey, deer, and mushrooms and is also located adjacent to the Canoe Creek Wildlife Management Area. Two of the cabins were built in 2006 and one in 1980, are being sold AS IS, and have great potential. Electricity is available on the property and in the cabins. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to own a beautiful property in this highly sought after area!

Joe Gavle

563.379.6031

317 SE 3rd Ave., Cresco

If you are looking for a home with large spaces, look no further. Enter into your large great room with new kitchen, dining space and living room for entertaining family and friends. The kitchen has white cabinetry and a pantry/ storage room. A modern look fireplace has been added to the living area. The Master suite on the main floor boasts an ensuite and walk in closet. In the ensuite there is a soaking tub, custom tiled shower, and double sinks with granite vanity top. Upstairs there are 4 more ample sized bedrooms, a large family room and a large bathroom! The bathroom has double sinks, a toilet room, tub/shower combination and a laundry chute! There are 2 Central Air units and an on demand water heater to support this home. This home sits on a very large level lot, room for all your outside activities and gardening!

NEW LISTING!

A two car insulated and heated garage completes the property. While some projects await completion, this home presents a unique opportunity for you to add your personal touch and create the home of your dreams.

Anne Dykstra 563.380.4357

205 Fisher Ave., Ossian

Welcome to your new home! This 4-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom residence is move-in ready and offers an additional

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EMPLOYMENT: CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES

Are you looking for a new start in your career? Child Support Services in Decorah, Iowa, is looking for a Clerk Specialist! This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of families.

To learn more and apply, scan the QR code or visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/4100653/clerk-specialist

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FT Licensed Veterinary Technician in a busy multi-doctor practice. Experience in the veterinary field is a plus, but not required! Compensation is dependent upon qualifications and experience. Benefits include paid vacation, paid holidays, employee discounts, and a matching IRA. We enjoy a family-like atmosphere with lots of laughter while providing excellent care for our patients and clients. We work in an amazing, newly remodeled facility in beautiful Northeast Iowa.

Please submit a cover letter and a resume to decorahvet@gmail.com or mail to 806 Short Street, Decorah, IA 52101.

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The Winneshiek County Secondary Roads Department, located in Decorah, Iowa, is accepting applications for the position of County Engineer. Salary range is $109,000 to $140,000 based on experience and qualifications. Winneshiek County is located in Northeast Iowa. Winneshiek County has 309 bridges (NBI) and 1,056 miles of secondary roads consisting of concrete, asphalt, gravel or dirt. Of these, there are 804 miles of gravel. The County Engineer is responsible and accountable for the over-all planning, direction, coordination and control of the Secondary Road System. This includes the effective, safe and efficient construction, maintenance and engineering of all county secondary roads, bridges and related services. The Engineer supervises 41 full-time employees. The ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with department personnel, other government agencies, other county departments, contractors and the public is essential. Previous county engineer experience is preferred. BS or MS in Engineering required. Must be licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Iowa.

Applications are available on the county website (winneshiekcounty. iowa.gov). Send completed application, resume and references by July 26, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. to County Auditor Benjamin Steines. E-mail application, resume and references to: bsteines@co.winneshiek.ia.us.

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Help Wanted: Loan Analyst

The Winneshiek County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Office located in Decorah, Iowa, is accepting applications to fill a Loan Analyst position.

Iowa FSA is an exciting and rewarding place to start, build and/or continue your professional career. Be a part of our team and support the well-being of Iowa agriculture by applying for one of these positions today.

Loan Analysts provide support and assistance to the Farm Loan Chief, Farm Loan Specialists, and County Offices that perform a range of lending activities such as closing, disbursement, monitoring, liquidating, and servicing of agricultural loans. Under the direction of the District Director and the Farm Loan Manager, Loan Analysts work collaboratively with farm loan staff performing analysis, evaluation and advisory assignments related to the effective delivery of loan making and servicing activities. Responsibilities will be to assist in the formulation and implementation of farm loan programs, policies, and procedures for the assigned farm loan area. These positions assist the Farm Loan Managers in administering farm loan programs at the Decorah USDA Service Center that services one or more counties.

The above position offers benefits such as health insurance, 401(k) plan, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave and flexible work schedules. The position vacancy announcement with mandatory application requirements can be obtained online at www.usajobs. gov and accessing vacancy announcement number: FSA-23-12031827-DE-IA-GNB

The opening date will be July 11, 2023, and will close on July 25, 2023. Questions regarding this position can be directed to: Shelby Richards, Farm Loan Manager, at (563) 382-8777 ext. 5 or shelby.richards@usda.gov

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Warriors face North Linn in substate Tuesday

By Logan Manderfield

The South Winn baseball team (22-11) had a lot on the line last week as the Warriors look to make their second straight state tournament appearance and the fourth since 2019. There is just one team standing in their way — sixthranked North Linn (26-4), a team the Warriors will face in a substate game Tuesday, July 11, in Waverly at 7 p.m.

Substate bound

SW softball moving through postseason

By Logan Manderfield

They are still going.

The South Winn softball team has had just enough offense to get the job done during its run in Class 2A softball tournament action, edging No. 13 Osage and No. 15 Wapsie Valley last week to keep the 2023 season alive.

The Warriors played Lisbon on the Lions’ home diamond Monday in the regional final for the chance to go to state.

Comeback prevented

The Warriors held off a late comeback from the Osage Green Devils (25-9), taking an 8-7 victory Wednesday to open the postseason.

The game started with South Winn jumping out to an early 1-0 lead at the top of the first inning. Following a scoreless

second inning, the Warriors extended their lead to three runs at the top of the third inning. Osage drove in their first two runs of the game at the bottom of the third inning, making the score 3-2. The Warriors once again extended their lead to three runs at the top of the fourth inning. In the fifth inning, both teams crossed the plate twice, making the score 7-4. At the top of the sixth inning, South Winn extended their lead by a single run, giving the Warriors a four-run lead to start the seventh inning. The Warriors failed to score at the top of the seventh inning, but they still held a fourrun lead going into the seventh inning. The Green Devils nearly came back at the bottom of the seventh inning but fell just one run short of taking the game into extra innings.

Senior pitcher Morgan Kleve

of South Winn was awarded the victory after pitching all seven innings. On offense, the Warriors were led by senior third baseman Morgan Kriener, who had three base hits in three atbats.

Saturday, the South Winn Warriors took on the Wapsie Valley Warriors (24-13) in the district final and came away with a 7-4 victory, giving them a chance at the state tournament in Des Moines.

mound or come up with the big at bat. We executed extremely well with our bunt game and running game. This was a total team effort win and I’m proud of this group for their ability to battle in big moments,” said Coach Alex Smith.

Streeter 1; Cody Meyer 1; RBI – K. Streeter 2; Kuennen 1; Todd 1; C. Streeter 1; Meyer 1; SB – Kuennen 2; K. Streeter 1; C. Streeter 1

Catching up

Another close one

It was another nail-biter Friday for the Warriors as South Winn visited the Wapsie Valley Warriors (22-8) in round three with the Red and White winning, 5-4.

The first run of the game was scored by Wapsie Valley at the bottom of the first inning. After a scoreless second inning, South Winn tied the game at the top of the third inning. In the fourth inning, both teams added a single to the scoreboard, making the score 2-2. At the bottom of the fifth inning, WV reclaimed their lead, crossing the plate twice to take a 4-2 lead.

However, South Winn would once again even the score, driving in two runs at the top of the sixth inning. Going into the seventh inning, the score was 4-4, with a spot in the next round of the playoffs on the line. At the top of the seventh inning, South Winn scored one run, which was enough to take the lead going into the last half-inning of the game. Wapsie Valley was unable to score, securing the victory for South Winn.

On offense, South Winn was led by sophomore center fielder Abby Wagner, who registered two hits, including a double, and a walk. As far as pitching goes, senior pitcher Morgan Kleve earned her second consecutive playoff win after striking out five batters.

After a scoreless first half-inning, South Winn scored the first run of the game, giving them an early 1-0. Following a scoreless second inning for both sides, SW extended its lead to three runs at the bottom of the third inning. At the top of the fifth, Wapsie Valley scored their first two runs of the game, reducing South Winn’s lead to just one run. At the top of the sixth inning, the visiting Warriors tied the game at three runs apiece. Unfortunately for WV, the Red and White had a massive sixth inning, driving in four runs, giving them a 7-3 advantage to start the final frame. Wapsie Valley was only able to score a single run at the top of the seventh inning, giving South Winn the victory.

On offense, South Winn was led by freshman shortstop Carson Streeter, with two hits and

On Wednesday, the South Winn Warriors played the Kee High Hawks (19-19) in round two of the 2023 IHSAA Class 1A Baseball Tournament. The Warriors won a close game, taking a 4-1 victory over the Hawks.

Through the first four innings of the game, both the Warriors and the Hawks were unable to put up a single run. The first run of the game was scored by Kee High at the top of the fifth inning. At the bottom of the same inning, South Winn tied the game on an RBI triple by junior right fielder Brody Tieskoetter.

The Warriors scored another two runs to close out the inning, giving them a 3-1 lead heading into the sixth inning. After not allowing a single run at the top of the sixth, the Warriors extended their lead to three runs at the bottom of the sixth inning.

At the top of the seventh and final inning, the Warriors proved

to be too much for the Hawks, taking the victory and earning a spot in the District 6 championship game against the Wapsie Valley Warriors.

Freshman third baseman Braiden Todd led the team on offense, registering two hits and a walk. The Warriors pitchers, which consisted of starting pitcher Keegan Streeter and relief pitcher Jamie Kuennen, allowed for just one run on three hits, while racking up a grand total of eight strikeouts.

“It is never easy to face a team for the fourth time in a season, especially one of the quality of Kee High. We knew going in we would likely find ourselves in a low scoring game. Kee High came up with the first two big hits of the game, but our guys did a great job responding in the bottom of the fifth to grab the lead. We talk a lot about winning more pitches than the other team, as you won’t win every pitch through the duration of the game, and we were able to do that. Braiden and Brody had two monster hits for us to get the momentum back, and I was really pleased how we competed in all facets of the game,” said Coach Smith.

two walks. When it comes to pitching, senior pitcher Jamie Kuennen was awarded the victory after taking over for senior starting pitcher Keagan Streeter, who pitched the first five innings of the game. The two combined for seven strikeouts.

“We knew going in that Wapsie Valley was going to be a very difficult opponent. They have a solid offense from top to bottom and their starting pitcher is one of the best in the area. We talked a lot about winning more pitches than the opposing team, knowing fully well that we won’t win every pitch. We were able to do just that, especially in critical situations where we needed to make a pitch on the

No. 2 Lynx throw no-hitter against Lady Trojans

By Logan Manderfield

After winning round one in Class 1A softball tournament action, the Turkey Valley softball team knew it had an uphill battle in round two, facing No. 2 North Linn (34-6) on the Lynx’ home field. Wednesday, the Trojans made the trip and returned home with a disappointing 9-0 loss to the Lynx.

Turkey Valley finished the season with a 13-20 overall record.

At the top of the first inning, the North Linn crossed home plate four times, giving them an early four-run lead. At the top of the second inning, the Lynx

extended their lead by three runs, making the score 7-0 in favor of the Lynx. North Linn scored yet again, adding their eighth and ninth runs of the game at the top of the fifth and seventh innings. Unfortunately for Turkey Valley, not only did senior pitcher Ellie Flanagan of North Linn not allow a single run to be scored, but she also threw a no-hitter. In fact, had it not been for an error, Flanagan would have pitched a perfect game. Despite this, she still finished the game with a no-hitter and the Lynx advanced to the next round.

Senior pitcher Sierra Morris of Turkey Valley was credit-

ed with the loss after pitching the entire game, while the only runner who got on base for the Trojans was freshman catcher Maici Weber, who reached on an error. With the conclusion of the season, so it is also so for a large contingent of contributors to the Trojan softball team including Clare Courtney, Sierra Morris, Abigail Schmitt, Alison Leibold, Jacqlyn Schmitt, Olivia Snyder, Brianna Busta and Aubrey Hoffert.

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ABOVE LEFT: Morgan Kriener literally bends over backwards to evade an inside pitch at Wapsie Valley Friday night. ABOVE RIGHT: South Winn’s Morgan Kleve, Avery Luzum and Hailey Riehle celebrated the regional semifinal win over Wapsie Valley. (Photos courtesy of Kali Kleve)

ABOVE: Morgan Kleve waits for a pitch to be delivered. BE-

LOW: Avery Humpal takes a stab in the batter’s box as the Osage bench looks on. (Photos courtesy of Kali Kleve)

SW rightfielder Brody Tieskoetter makes a diving grab in Saturday’s district final win over Wapsie Valley. (Photo courtesy of Marie Conway)

Keagen Streeter kicks up some dust under the tag of the Wapsie Valley catcher Friday in South Winn’s district final victory. (Photo courtesy of Marie Conway)

All eyes are on the sky after a hit by Warrior Cody Meyer, including the Wapsie Valley dugout in the background. (Photo courtesy of Marie Conway)

Vikes fall to Epworth, 3-0

By Logan Manderfield

The season came to an end for the Decorah softball team Saturday night in the second round of the Class 4A regional playoffs.

The Vikings tangled with No. 8 Epworth (Western Dubuque), falling 3-0, after advancing with an 8-1 victory over Charles City Thursday.

Decorah ends the year 18-16 overall.

Opening the postseason

Hosting the Charles City Comets (18-16) for the second time in four days, the Decorah Vikings took an 8-1 victory after scoring five runs in the first inning Thursday night at home.

Decorah got out to an early lead to start the game, driving in five runs at the bottom of the first inning and giving them a 5-0 lead to start the second inning. In terms of scoring, the second inning was quite different from the first inning, with both teams failing to score a single run. At the top of the third inning, the Vikings crossed the plate another three times, bringing their lead up to eight runs. After a scoreless fourth for both

teams, the Comets scored their first, and what turned out to be their only run of the game at the top of the fifth. Neither team would score for the rest of the game, giving the Vikings an 8-1 victory.

On offense, the Vikings were led by senior shortstop Bryar Duwe, who had two hits and a walk. As far as pitching is concerned, freshman pitcher Clara Hjelle was credited with the victory after only giving up a single run and registering five strikeouts.

Round two

Saturday, the Decorah Vikings played the Western Dubuque Bobcats (28-9) in round two of the IGHSAU

Class 4A Softball Tournament.

The Wildcats won a relatively competitive contest by a score of 3-0.

The game started out with a scoreless game through the first four innings. The first runs of the game were scored by Western Dubuque at the top of the fifth inning, with the Bobcats driving in three runs. The final two innings, just like the first four innings, were also scoreless, resulting in a 3-0 shutout victory for Western Dubuque. More importantly, the Bobcats secured a spot in the regional final on Tuesday night, the 11th,

against the Maquoketa Cardinals. The Cardinals advanced to the regional final after a grabbing 7-5 victory over the Independence Mustangs.

“The last game of the season is always the hardest but these girls should be proud of the 0season we had. Winning the Northeast Iowa Conference for the first time since 2012 when they tied with Charles City, to the first outright conference championship since 2007,” said Coach Jill Boyd. “We thank our five seniors for all they have done to continue to push our program in the right direction. We wish them the best of luck as they move to the next chapter of their lives. To our young players, we look forward to next year and seeing even more growth in each of them.”

The Vikes will have some key pieces to replace next season with the graduation of Lani Hubka, Bryar Duwe, Paige Werner, Danial Dawley and Autumn Schaller.

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Decorah pitcher Clara Hjelle (left) races for the ball down the line as a Charles City hitter races towards first base. Also pictured is Lillian Olson and Autumn Schaller (right). (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

Indee advances to second round over Vikes

By Logan Manderfield

The Decorah baseball team hosted the Independence Mustangs (21-19) in round one of the 2023 IHSAA Class 3A Baseball Tournament. The Mustangs won handedly, winning by a score of 11-0 in just five innings.

The Vikes end the season with a 16-17 overall record.

The game started with Independence taking a three-run lead at the top of the first inning. After the second and third innings finished with no runs being scored, the Mustangs once again scored three runs, making the score 6-0 in favor of the Mustangs. After another scoreless inning by Decorah, Independence went on a tear, scoring five runs at the top of the fifth inning. The Vikings were unable to score a single run at the bottom of the fifth inning, guaranteeing the Mustangs a victory and a spot in the second round of the playoffs against the Western Dubuque Bobcats which took place Monday, July 10.

Sophomore pitcher Kaden Alstad was credited with the loss, while on offense, the team only registered two hits, with one coming from junior catcher Caleb Meyer and the other coming from junior shortstop Brayden Hartl.

various ways throughout the 2023 season, but will return numerous players who saw varsity time this season.

makes contact with the ball during Decorah’s postsea son game versus Indepen dence Friday.

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Allamakee County Fair Schedule highlights

Waukon July 19-23

Enjoy the A amak County Fair!

“Be The Match” sampling at Allamakee County Fair

Veterans Memorial Hospital of Waukon will be offering free blood pressure checks and blood sugar tests each day at the Allamakee County Fair along with a new offering: “Be the Match” stem cell sampling will be available for everyone ages 18-40.

“Be the Match” stem cell sampling is quick, easy, painless and can truly save a life.

Robyn Roberts from Good Morning America endorsed this program following her own successful bone marrow transplant match 10 years ago. A blood stem cell donation can be a cure for blood cancer, sickle cell anemia and other deadly diseases. Many patients and their families count on drives like this to find their match. The process will be available for all visitors to the fair.

Their fair booth will be located inside the Allamakee County Fairgrounds Pavilion building on the stage area on Thursday and Friday, July 20 and 21, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and on Saturday, July 22, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

River Safety Day on the Mississippi July 15

Does your family spend a lot of time on the water? Do you want the kids in your life to understand the need for safety precautions when recreating on the Mississippi, or could you use a little refresher on rules and regulations yourself?

Join the Allamakee County Conservation Board and the Harpers Ferry Boosters at Tillinghast Memorial Park in Harpers Ferry from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, July 15, for River Safety Day. The event boasts an afternoon of fun and education as instructors go over the basics of staying safe while enjoying the wonders of the Mississippi River.

No preregistration required.

Tillinghast Memorial Park is located at 108 Vine St., Harpers Ferry.

Waukon Library summer reading program continues

Robey Memorial Library’s “Find Your Voice” Summer Reading Program began 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. 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 19, Flying Butterfly

• July 26, Sand Art Jars

Summer Explorers Series: Summer Explorers continues in July and August on selected Wednesdays from 10:30-11:30

a.m.

• July 19, Twig Monogram

• Aug. 2, Sara Berges, Soil Conservationist, USDA

• Aug. 16, Erin Cubbon, Naturalist, ACCB

RML at the Allamakee County Fair Story Walk

Wednesday, July

19 – Sunday, July 23: RML will host a Story Walk featuring a popular children’s book. Families and children are encouraged to read the book by walking from page to page as they stroll the fairgrounds. The starting point of the Story Walk is at the Grain Bin Gazebo and ends in front of the new Fair

Office. Kid’s Day at the Fair is Friday, July 21. Join us from 1-4 p.m. for bubbles and more.

Teens: 7th thru 12th grade (completed)

Teen Book Clubs:

• Teen Summer Book Club: August’s book club meets on Wednesday, Aug. 9 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. for snacks and discussion of “Illuminae” by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff.

• Classic Book Club for Teens: Read and discuss

“Around the World in 80 Days” by Jules Verne. Classic Book Club meets at 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 14.

Adults Events for adults in July: Thursday Night Book Club: discussing a title that features a business or industry, Thursdays, July 20, at 6 p.m. Live & Learn: History and Breeding of Pigeons with Jim Brandt July 27 at 5:30 p.m.

MiEnergy Cooperative members give $7,315 in local donations

MiEnergy Cooperative’s Operation Round Up Trust Board met recently and elected to donate $7,315 to the following local organizations:

$765, Mabel Ambulance Service, Mabel, Minn., to purchase a fit test kit which tests the face to facepiece seal on particulate respirators designed to protect crew members.

$650, Houston Area Preservation Initiative, Houston, Minn., to build an accessibility ramp for the historic Nels H. Forsyth home.

$600, Howard County Sheriff’s Office, Cresco, to purchase a compact bullet resistant shield.

$500, Friends of Peterson, Peterson, Minn., to help build the next phase of a European-influenced barefoot trail.

$500, Houston Holidazzle, Houston, for children’s activities and Christmas decorations for the city park.

for electrical updates and improve restroom accessibility. $500, Rushford Public Library, Rushford, to help build the Susan Hart Memorial Gazebo.

Operation Round Up is funded by donations made by members of MiEnergy Cooperative who voluntarily have their electric bill round up to the next dollar. The average donation is $6 per year, 2,100 MiEnergy members participate and 100 percent of the funds generated are granted to local organizations.

The program is based on the idea that small change adds up. Currently, the program gives away approximately $12,000 each year to local organizations.

The Operation Round Up Trust Board, made up of MiE-

nergy members, chooses where the funds get donated and the amount of the donation based on an application process. The trust board members include Neil Broadwater, of Winona; Dan Deitzenbach, of Fort Atkinson; Beth George, of Houston; Roy Kryzer, of Lewiston; Dennis Ostwinkle, of Decorah; Teresa Ross, of Hokah; Perry-O Sliwa of Decorah; Tom Tibor, of Minnesota City; and Mike Tuohy, of Chatfield. Donations to Operation Round Up are tax deductible. Organizations receive grants through an application process. The next application deadline is Aug. 15. To learn more about Operation Round Up or to round up your electric bill, visit www.MiEnergy.coop or call 1-800-432-2285.

Academic Achievements

A full schedule of upcoming events hosted by the Allamakee County Conservation Board and the Driftless Area Education and Visitors Center is available by following the ACCB on Facebook. To register or to receive more information on this event or any event, call the ACCB at 563-538-0403.

$500, Lanesboro Arts, Lanesboro, Minn., for summer youth art programs.

$500, Norman Borlaug Heritage Foundation, Cresco, to restore Norman Borlaugh’s home.

$500, Ridgeway Fire Department, Ridgeway, to purchase ANSI safety vests.

$500, Rushford Area Historical Society, Rushford, Minn.,

3.60 or better, and who are graded for six or more semester hours, are eligible for inclusion on the list. Area graduates from Hawkeye Community College during the spring semester include: MAKENZIE SCHNITZLER of Decorah, AAS in human resource management; BREANNA BUSTA of Fort Atkinson, AAS in administrative office management; CHASE HOWE of Lawler, DIPL in computer networking technician; DIANA DAVISON of Waukon, AAA in professional photography; MAKENZI MARTING of Waukon, AAA in graphic communications; DREW RICHARDS of Waukon, AA in liberal arts; and CHARLES WATERS of Waukon, AAS in natural resources management. MARGARET KANE of Decorah recently earned semester honors for the spring 2023 semester at Edgewood College in Madison, Wis. REGULAR HOURS M-F 9am-5pm • Sat 9am-12pm

Celebrating the 4th in Harmony

The Harmony Lions Club Brat Stand was quite busy Tuesday throughout the afternoon.

Senior Center program features country music

The monthly program at the Senior Center will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 14, at 806 River St. in Decorah. Jim Juve will host country singer Denny Halverson of West Union, who will perform a tribute to Jim Reeves and will also share memories of the 50s and 60s. Additionally, Juve will contribute cake and ice cream for attendees in honor of those having a birthday in July.

Monthly programs provide social, recreational and educational opportunities for all senior citizens, the only requirement is that the member is 55 years old or over. Programs are always open to the public and all are welcome to attend. Abundant parking is available and the building is handicapped accessible. Get out of the house and enjoy an afternoon with friends!

Harmony’s Main Street was a flurry of activity Tuesday, July 4, for the community’s annual summer festival. The 3 p.m. grand parade and the Tuesday night fireworks display highlighted the event. Pictured to the left, parade goers cheered on the Root River Community Church’s float. ABOVE- BReaKeRs Ice Cream, Deli and Coffee Shop of Harmony featured a “Pretty Pink” parade float.

The Canton Day Off float was one of the crowd favorites. (Driftless Multimedia photos by Charlie Warner)