July 25, 2023 Driftless Journal

Chuck and Darlene Dahl, at right, were presented with the 2023 Winneshiek County Fair Distinguished Service Award. The presentation was made by Fair Board President Arlin Franzen. (Submitted photo)

Dahls earn Winneshiek County Fair award

The Distinguished Service Award is given to individuals who volunteer and dedicate their time and services during the Winneshiek County Fair.

Three awards were presented at this year’s fair.

One of the fair awards this year was presented to Chuck and Darlene Dahl. The others

Vikings and Gnomes and Trolls, Oh My! Nordic Fest in Decorah July 27-29

And a Fest is not complete without the popular lutefisk-eating contest, the Troll’s Trolley (Pokey Pete) rides along Water Street, the Nordic Rock Throw, the Kanølopet (canoe race), the Elveløpet (5K and 15K), bags tourney, Ultimate Nordic Triathlon, the lawn and garden tours sponsored by Decorah Town & Country Club, and the list goes on and on and on.

Three entertainment canopy areas (Canopy #1, #2 and #3) are being set up along Water Street. Each canopy will boast a long list of live entertainment, including polka music, folk groups, jazz, bluegrass and rock for music lovers of all genres.

went to Jerry and Beth Einck of Decorah and to the late Leon Brown (who were featured in the July 18 Driftless Journal). Award presenters said the Dahls have ties to becoming Dahl award

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Omnibus hearing in Kingsbury Case rescheduled

By Roz Weis

Excitement is building as the largest festival of the year in Decorah opens later this week as organizers are gearing up for the 2023 Nordic Fest July 27-29.

Offering entertainment and fun for all ages, the 56th Fest celebrates the theme “Vikings and Gnomes and Trolls, Oh My!”

Nordic Fest celebrates Decorah’s Scandinavian heritage and culture each year with foods, sporting events, arts and crafts displays, guided tours, the annual bunad (Scandinavian clothing) show, kids’ activities, a grand parade on Saturday morning in the downtown district, fireworks, live music and much more.

Kids’ activities are planned throughout the downtown district, including balloon art, caricatures, rock painting, the Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre, ArtHaus face painting, “Gnomes in the Park” scavenger hunt style event, Sunflower play area, the Jolly Pops musical group, train rides and more.

The complete activity/entertainment canopy schedule is listed in the official program guide.

Official 2023 Fest Programs, listing all the Fest

The 2023 Nordic Fest is July 27-29 in Decorah. Pictured at last year’s Fest Parade are (top right): Leighton Wicks, daughter of Gavin and Alex Wicks of Decorah; and (bottom right): Junior Nordic Dancers Grace Huinker, Bentley Smith and Josie Knutson in the parade. (Driftless Multimedia photos by Roz Weis)

The life

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cause of generous donations from community members and area businesses,

local recycling

wrapped in a sheet and secured with black tape. The remains were later identified as Kingsbury and the medical examiner ruled the cause of death as homicidal and homicidal violence.

Fravel was arrested later that same day and was arraigned June 8. Fravel would be allowed supervised visitation with the children at a secure location.

Adam Fravel

The omnibus hearing originally scheduled for Thursday, July 20, for Adam Fravel, charged with two counts of second degree murder, has been rescheduled to Sept. 22 at 3 p.m., at the Winona County District Court, court room 1. Fravel, a 29-yearold Mabel, Minn., native, is charged in the disappearance and death of 26-year-old Madeline Kingsbury who went missing March 31.

Kingsbury remained missing until June 7, when a Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office deputy searched a rural area routinely maintained by the Fravel family and discovered human remains

Fravel is currently housed at Olmstead County Adult Detention Center in Rochester, Minn.

On June 30, the Winona County Attorney Karion Sonneman petitioned her intent to seek an aggravated sentence in the case due to the cruelty shown the victim, up to a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison if Fravel is found guilty.

He has denied any involvement in Kingsbury’s disappearance and death.

I can still hear my grandma say, “Oooh, that’s a nice cardboard box. I better put that in the attic.” There was a time when cardboard boxes were a resource to hang on to – just in case. Now, cardboard is found in many different items from pizza boxes to delivering items from online orders. It’s also being recycled more often.

Cardboard is a commodity in the world of waste, and is collected and sold for recycling into future products at the Winneshiek County Recycling Center. There, cardboard is flattened and stored until they have 40 1,000-pound cardboard bales that can fill a semi-truck. It is then purchased by companies like American Fiber Services, who act as brokers for the products to get to their next stage of usefulness.

Joe Hummel, the Midwest representative for AFS in Iowa City, relayed the pathways of the cardboard that is collected at the Decorah recycling plant, and what happens to it once it reaches its destination. “Old

corrugated containers, or OCC, are purchased from Decorah’s center and shipped to a Minneapolis paper mill called Liberty Paper, or to other mills in Wisconsin. Cardboard can be recycled into two main products: boxes for packaging, and hand towels tissue and napkins.”

Some of the products from

OCC could be the fluted corrugated filler inside medium cardboard boxes, or liners for new boxes that are created –the brown facing people see on their cardboard boxes.

“Most of the office copy paper from document destruction can also be used to make tissues, white paper towels and

napkins,” Hummel added.

“Each time OCC is recycled, the fiber length is shortened. Paper has a finite number of times it can be recycled. Even though a lot of cardboard is

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A visit to their Norwegian namesake inspires new international brew

By Denise Lana

In 2014, Luther College graduate Pete Espinosa and a group of family members and friends, most of whom were also Luther graduates or had family ties to Decorah, wanted to establish a business focused on giving back to the Decorah community and providing a gathering space for folks. Together, this group of investors saw that craft beer was

a growing industry, and Pulpit Rock Brewery opened its doors Aug. 2015. Espinosa, whose mother was born in Stavanger, Norway, chose the name Pulpit Rock in honor of Preikestolen, or Pulpit Rock, a steep cliff in Stavanger and one of the most visited natural attractions in Norway.

Nearly eight years later, the brewery has grown, but has worked hard to keep its small

town business mindset and atmosphere.

For this Nordic Fest, Pulpit will feature a small-batch of lingonberry-inspired beverage, according to Hannah Tulgren, Pulpit Rock marketing manager. “We will be offering our new ‘Pulpit Rock Tales,’ a Nordic-inspired lingonberry mojito cocktail — it’s on the sweeter side, very light with fresh local ingredients. Our brewers hand-squeeze the limes and make the simple syrup. It’s truly hand-crafted.”

Pulpit Rock Brewery’s hand-drawn logo superimposed over a picture of the brewery’s namesake, the original Pulpit Rock in Stavanger, Norway. Hannah Tulgren, the brewery’s marketing manager, and McKinley Eide, Pulpit Rock’s brewery assistant, (along with a local Norwegian brewer at Lervig) are pictured atop the landmark rock during their trip to Norway in early May.

Larger breweries produce upwards of 50,000+ barrels of beer each year, but Pulpit Rock is comfortable keeping its numbers much lower, with yearly production ranging from 1,100 to 1,300 barrels. Despite its small size, Pulpit Rock was one of only 100 breweries globally to be selected to participate in the 2023 Mikkeller Beer Celebration in Germany this May. Congruent with the MBCC, Tulgren and Pulpit

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Rock brewer assistant McKinley Eide, travelled to Stavanger to hike the original Pulpit Rock, as well as collaborate with local Norwegian craft brewery, Lervig. The resulting collaboration was an imperial stout called Kransekake Stout.

In addition to Nordic Fest, Pulpit Rock Brewery will be celebrating its eight year anniversary Saturday, Aug. 19, with live music, beer specials and a special edition barrel-aged stout. For more information about Pulpit Rock Brewery, visit them on Facebook or Instagram.

continued from front page being recycled, we’d be out of paper and cardboard within two weeks if they weren’t continuing to make new cardboard.”

Hummel noted that as the fibers are recycled, they get a bit rough. “If you notice a tissue or napkin isn’t as soft, it’s probably got a higher recycled fiber content in it.”

Cardboard recycling is also subject to market demand for material. When COVID first hit, demand for cardboard went way down. Then, with more people working from home and an increase in online commerce, there was a huge increase in demand.

Hummel reported, “Cardboard has had a tumultuous market in the last year. In July

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of 2022, it was $155 a ton, and now, we’re looking at $40 a ton. The market was too high for far too long, and we’re seeing those market corrections now. Over the last five years, its averaged $80 a ton.”

The breakdown

The OCC are put through a hydro pulper machine that uses water and steam to break down the cardboard, remove contaminants and form a pulp slurry. That slurry is piped to a pulping screen which further removes contaminants and separates paper fibers.

After further refining and centrifuging off much of the water, the pulp is pumped to the paper machine where the pulp and water mixture is spread onto a moving forming wire – similar to a window screen. The wire allows the water to pass through, but not the paper fibers.

Water is drained off the sheets before it moves through a press, which extracts more water from the pulp. The sheet moves into a dryer, until it reaches about seven percent water. As the paper reaches the end of the dryer section, it passes through a set of calendar rolls that give it a smooth finish.

These rolls of recycled paper are then shipped to final manufacturers, where they start their life of use yet again.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency website, cardboard and paper may be recycled five to seven times before the fibers become too broken and short and won’t make any new paper products.

The EPA noted that plastics can be recycled once or maybe twice due to degradation of the material before ending up in a landfill. It is usually made into plastic lumber or synthetic fibers for fabric or insulation. In 2018, 13.62 percent of plastics were recycled, 16.93 percent went through combustion with energy recovery, and 69 percent went to landfills.

Want to make a big impact with your recycling habits? Be sure to recycle metal cans and containers from your waste. Metals can be infinitely recycled into new products, and can help make the most revenue for your local recycling center.

Fishing low water in high summer

to essentially two presentations which include a hook: feeding and striking.

Like humans, fish have five senses. In a feeding presentation you need to fool all five senses to set the hook. In a striking presentation a fisher only needs to tickle two senses: vision and vibration against a fish’s sensory lateral line.

Academic Achievements

Area students named to the Allen College Dean’s List in Waterloo for the spring semester 2022-23 academic year include: KAITLIN WALTER of Decorah, majoring in diagnostic medical sonography; DAHLYN OTT of Calmar, BSN in nursing; LAUREN TRENDE of Cresco, BSN in nursing; and LEAH BULMAN of Waukon, BSN in nursing.

KIERSTYN ROGERS of Waukon, majoring in communication sciences and disorders, has been named to the spring semester dean’s list at Augustana College in Rock Island, Ill.

engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, was recently named to the Chancellor’s List, honoring those with perfect 4.0 gradepoint averages for the spring 2023 semester.

OLIVIA BATTLE of Decorah was named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2023 semester at Aurora University in Aurora, Ill.

EMMETT R. SCHWARTZHOFF of Fort Atkinson, was named to the spring 2023 Dean’s List at Clarke University in Dubuque.

By Capn. Ted Peck

Last summer’s low water levels in the Upper Mississippi didn’t even make the top-20 list for low water levels the Corps of Engineers has kept for almost 100 years. The river’s low water in 2022 came within four inches of marks set in 1988 and 21 years before that in 1967, exposing bottom structure which would hold fish when the Father of Waters returned to normal pool levels – and beyond.

Last spring’s flooding brought the inkling that the river was even higher than record levels set back in ’65. This concept was on target thanks to the “muddy math” used by USACE to track River level records.

Siltation wasn’t a major consideration back in ’65, even down on Pool 13 near Sabula where I grew up. A half century later backwaters of this pool 150 miles south of here have morphed into shallow wetlands.

We’re now seeing the same situation develop here on pools 9 and 10. Receding water deposit-

ed more silt this year. The Miss is within a few inches of making the low water record book again. But in reality, we’ve already surpassed this mark, impacting fish location and angling success.

Water in the upper Mississippi typically reaches low pool levels between mid-August and mid-September. We’re already tickling the low water mark set last year, with USACE forecasts calling for no changes over the next week.

Stable river levels are generally good for patterning fish location and behavior. With less “fishable” water, fish – and what they eat – is concentrated into smaller areas, usually with a little current and steeply breaking depth contours. The downside of catching big fish in a smaller pond is essentially those finny critters you seek are camped within a couple tail-flicks of a 24 hour, all you can eat buffet!

Why would any gamefish want to chomp down on something that looks like food when the real thing is right in front of them? Fortunately, gamefish respond

A tough year for trees in the Driftless

By Aaron Trezona Certified Arborist

Many Driftless Region residents have noticed the many defoliated and struggling trees this growing season. Although we still have many major tree problems like Emerald Ash Borer and Oak Wilt, much of what has been seen is less severe, and due to weather and cyclical pests.

With the warm and dry weather this area had most of the summer, it may seem like a distant memory, but in the second week of May 2023, there was an extended period of cold and damp weather. Much of the area saw two to three inches of rain with daily temperatures struggling to crest 50 degrees, and sunshine was a rare commodity.

Sudden weather changes and cold snaps are nothing new to the Driftless, but this one came right as new leaves were just emerging from their buds on most of our trees. As a leaf matures, it develops a waxy cuticle to aid in their defense against the elements, insects and other pathogens. Trees are very vulnerable when the leaf initially emerges from the buds and before this waxy cuticle develops.

Cold and damp conditions are ideal for the growth of fungi. Anthracnose, a fungus that attacks leaves that remain damp too long, had ideal conditions to run rampant on the vulnerable new leaves this spring. This resulted in many trees being delayed in the development of their canopies. Some trees leafed-out only to shed the fungus damaged leaves in late May. Most of these trees were able to send forth another flush, but some struggled and still have parts of their canopies barren of foliage.

This year was several times worse for anthracnose than any other I have seen in my 23 years as an arborist. Anthracnose is not typically serious because it only

With water temperature close to 80 degrees, metabolism of cold-water creatures like fish is in overdrive. It is almost impossible to retrieve a lure faster than a fish can swim. When a potential entrée comes zipping by a fish’s natural reaction is to snap at it. But if the lure doesn’t land right in front of a beautiful bass nose the best you can hope for is that the target’s interest will be piqued and it will follow the lure to investigate – often right back to the side of the boat.

Your best chance at hook up comes in trying to trigger a reaction strike by “pulsing” the lure’s retrieve with short bursts and pauses, changing the lure’s direction with a “figure L” just prior to lifting the bait out of the water to make another cast.

With fish metabolism in overdrive, they will feed aggressively and frequently, providing brief windows of opportunity. Fish are opportunists. If something edible is too easy to pass up they will likely eat it.

That purple piece of plastic with a chartreuse flippy tail might look like a warm chocolate chip cookie for a few minutes, several times each day. Especially at optimum feeding times like dawn, dusk or when a puffy cumulus cloud suddenly appears in a blue, clear sky on a sultry summer day.

There are precious few ultimate truths in fishing. But one flash of reliable wisdom is this: you can’t catch a fish if your line isn’t in the water.

Upper Iowa University in Fayette has announced the list of May 2023 graduates, including the following area students: KADEN ANDERLIK of Cresco, BS in criminal justice; MYA HERRMANN of Decorah, BS in conservation management; JACQUELINE KRUSE of Decorah, graduating Cum Laude Meritum with a BS in human resources management; and HAILEY REGAN of Waukon, BS nursing degree in nursing.

Upper Iowa University in Fayette announced recent 2023 graduates, followed by the respective honors and degree earned: WENDY HUINKER of Fort Atkinson, graduated with a Master of Education degree in Teacher Leadership Emphasis in March; KATRINA NICHOLLS of Decorah, graduated Cum Laude Meritum with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts in March; JESSICA PETERS of Ossian, graduated with a Master of Education degree in Teacher Leadership Emphasis in March; and RAQUEL SCHMITT of Waucoma, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Birth-Grade 3:Inclusive Settings in March.

ISAIAH KRUCKMAN of Spillville, majoring in civil engineering at the University of Wisconsin – Platteville, was recently named to the Dean’s List, honoring those students with a 3.75 grade-point average or higher.

Coe College in Cedar Rapids recently announced the names of those students graduating in the 2022-23 academic year, including these area students: NICK BOCKMAN, Decorah; AUBREE COTA, Waukon; BOSTON FERRIE, Cresco, and KACI RAUSCH, Fort Atkinson.

SOPHIE WEIS of Decorah was among the spring 2023 graduates at Drake University in Des Moines. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in health sciences: clinical and applied.

AUGUST WITT of Decorah and ELIZABETH ENGELHARDT of Ridgeway, were among those students named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester at Loras College in Dubuque.

HANNAH FRANZEN of Fort Atkinson, majoring in mechanical

The 2023 Kirkwood Community College Commencement was May 13 in Cedar Rapids. Area graduates included PEYTON SMITH of Castalia, associate of applied science; and CARSON BRINCKS of Ossian, associate of applied science.

AMANDA KUEHNER of Decorah, was named to the Spring 2023

Dean’s List at Coe College in Cedar Rapids.

DARRIK POSHUSTA of Calmar was named to the Spring 2023

Dean’s List at Tallahassee Community College in Florida.

This spring, more than 6,500 University of Iowa undergraduate, graduate, and professional students earned degrees. Here are the graduates from the Driftless area: Carver Conway of Ossian College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Bachelor of Arts;

Major: Communication Studies; Claire Jensen of Decorah: Graduate College; Master of Arts in Teaching; Emily Holthaus of Decorah: Carver College of Medicine; Master of Clinical Nutrition; Eric Trautsch of Cresco: College of Engineering; Bachelor of Science in Engineering; Grace Syverson of Decora: College of Education; Bachelor of Arts;

Major: Elementary Education; Jace

Johnson of Decorah: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Bachelor of Arts; Enterprise Leadership; Kalle

Solberg of Decorah: Graduate College; Degree: Master of Arts; Kimberly Zakostelecky of Waukon: College of Nursing; Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Lily Humpal of Decorah Tippie College of Business; Degree: Bachelor of Business

Administration; Accounting; Mara

Frieden of Decorah: Tippie College

of Business; Bachelor of Business Administration; Major: Marketing; Michael Headington of Waukon: Tippie College of Business; Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration; Finance; Paxten DeVilbiss of Ossian: College of Engineering; Bachelor of Science in Engineering; Biomedical Engineering; Raul Campos of Decorah: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Bachelor of Arts; Communication Studies; Samantha Swartz of Waukon: Carver College of Medicine; Doctor of Medicine; Sara Opat of Wauko: College of Nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Victoria Vivtcharenko of Waukon: Carver College of Medicine; Doctor of Medicine.

The Iowa Association for Energy Efficiency (IAEE) has awarded

KARA HOLMSTROM of Elma, a $1,000 scholarship to pursue an education related to energy efficiency. Holmstrom is a student at Northeast Iowa Community College. Holmstrom will be recognized at the 37th annual Iowa Energy Summit being held Nov. 7 – 8 at The Meadows Events and Conference Center in Altoona.

ALICE LAYBOURN of Decorah recently graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Animation and Spanish from Buena Vista University in Storm Lake. She was among more than 300 students earning degrees during the commencement.

ROSS GENTRY of Decorah recently graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis., with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations.

Top off the Nordic Fest with BREAKFAST at the All Vets Club!

Sunday, July

This year has been difficult for many trees trying to leaf out, with the cause for the bare branches starting with the cold snap last May. This tree found along Ohio Street in Decorah illustrates the struggle trees have had this year, and Veteran Arborist Aaron Trezona explains why. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Kate Klimesh)

effects the leaves and not the remainder of the tree. Since trees shed their leaves every year, replacing diseased or damaged leaves is not anything particularly stressful to the tree. However, prior to this year, I had never seen a tree completely defoliated by it either. The fungus typically afflicts the interior leaves of thick canopied trees, like Sugar Maple, or trees that have limited air flow through them like trees in the alcoves or courtyards of buildings.

The vast majority of these trees should make a full recovery. Anthracnose only causes tree mortality when it occurs frequently enough to exhaust the tree of reserved starches, so it no longer has the resources to put leaves out again. The subsequent weather since May’s cold and wet period has hindered this recovery though with drought conditions. Our native trees have tools to deal with drought that limit the damage the drought could do. They, in many ways, simply go dormant in the period where there is insufficient moisture for basic metabolic processes of photosynthesis. This, of

course, delays any restorative processes like replacing shed or damaged leaves.

These weather-stressed trees become more vulnerable to native pests their normal, natural defenses usually keep at bay. Consequently, many different insect infestations like Bronze Birch Borer (Birches), Twolined Chestnut Borer (Oaks), and Cottony Maple Scale (Maples) are much more common this year. Finally, with this past winter being mild, two of the most damaging invasive insects lost very few of their larva to the cold. That is why pressure from Japanese Beetles and Emerald Ash Borer is also particularly intense this year.

The mixture of climate, untimely weather patterns, invasive pests and native pests has made for a very tough year for the trees in the Driftless.

Not to dismay though, there is a reason why some of the growth rings on a stump are large and others are small. As Aldo Leopold, vaunted naturalist and author from Sauk County, Wisconsin, once wrote: “Halt, cried the sawyer, and we pause for breath.”

There’s no deadline to apply for PACT Act benefits. But if you file your PACT Act claim or submit your intent to file, by August 9, 2023. You may receive benefits backdated to August 10, 2022, if the VA grants your claim. So don’t wait, apply today.

Also, expands VA Health Care for Veterans exposed to burns pits, Agent Orange and other toxic substances.

Contact your local County Veterans Affairs Office for more information and/or for filing a claim/intent to file. Appointments are strongly encouraged to ensure staff availability.

Blake Genske hugs his father, Bob, who is holding a 24” walleye. Because of the slot limit, this fish was released after the picture was taken. (Photo courtesy Ted Peck)

Nordic Fest

and from Fest-lovers across the world.

Nordic Fest membership packages are available online at nordicfest.com, and more information about membership is outlined in the program.

Opening ceremonies

The 2023 Fest kicks off with opening ceremonies at 6:45 p.m., in front of the Winneshiek County Courthouse. Opening ceremonies will include performances by Decorah’s popular Nordic Dancers and Orchestra and the Luren Singers, as well as the official introductions of the Nordic Fest Board of Directors, Grand Marshals and Skol Recipient and the traditional Scandinavian flag and bunad processions.

Fest foods

The food booths set up along the Fest route support non-profit groups in the area. Attendees

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will savor the Fest as they see and taste traditional foods like lefse, varme polse, rommegrot, Norwegian meatballs, Nordic Waffles with pulled pork, kringla, sandbakkels, krumkake, lingonberry ice cream, rosettes and more, along with traditional American favorites like hot dogs and bratwurst, pork-chopon-a-stick, popcorn, Moo-Mobile milk shakes, an all-youcan-eat pancake breakfast and more.

Fest board

The 2023 Fest Board of Directors has been busy all year preparing for the July celebration. Board members include President Ariana Cervantes, Vice President Christopher Miculinich, Treasurer Cole Steffens and the following: Brian Solberg, past president; Chris Hick and Linda Wolfs, arts and crafts; Andi Hemesath, bags tournament; Christopher Fassbender

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and Gabriel Eide, beverage garden; Jeni Holtan Grouws and Simon Cropp, entertainment; Stee Wilke, food; Brittany Todd and Jenna Rodriguez, kids’ activities; Amy Bruening and Jeni Holtan Grouws, Nordic Dancers; Gabriel Eide, parade; Brian Solberg and Simon Cropp, physical management; Nathan Todd, Brian Solberg and Sam Boeke, sporting events; Samantha Spilde, merchandise; Sarah Brandt, membership; Brittany Todd, social media assistant; Chris Hick, Luren Singers liaison; Boyd Wasson, Sons of Norway liaison; Chivonne Marlow, Vesterheim, liaison; and Dave Smutzler, Decorah City liaison.

Administrative support provided year ‘round to the Fest Board is provided by Alyssa Ritter of Northeast Iowa RC&D, and Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce staff members Jessica Rilling and Amanda Streeper.

Honorees

Fest honorees this year include Sue Sander, the recipient of the 2023 Nordic Rest Skol Award, and David and Gail Judisch, the 2023 Nordic Fest Parade Grand Marshals.

The Nordic Fest Skål Recipient (previously flag recipient) is an individual or individuals who have demonstrated exceptional and continuing support of the Fest.

For 26 years, Sue Sander has devoted her time to the Nordic Fest Board, helping continue and establish traditions for all to enjoy. She has spent more than two decades of time, energy, and passion in nearly every board position. She served as

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The Nordic Fest Board is a group of volunteers who love Nordic Fest and look forward to bringing this event to the community and the thousands of visitors who come to town each year. Pictured, front row (l-r): Chivonne Marlow, Martha Griesheimer, Christopher Miculinich, Ariana Cervantes, Linda Wolfs, Dave Smutzler and Christopher Fassbender. Middle row: Nathan Todd, Gabriel Eide, Brian Solberg and Amy Bruening. Back row: Brittany Todd, Sam Boeke, Boyd Wasson, Chris Hick and Cole Steffen Not Pictured: Jeni Holtan Grouws, Andi Hemesath, Steve Wilke, Sarah Brandt, Samantha Spilde, Simon Cropp and Jenna Rodriquez Administrative support is provided year-round to the Nordic Fest Board by Alyssa Ritter of Northeast Iowa RC&D, and Jessica Rilling of the Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce. (Photo courtesy Chip Petersen).

president three times, in 2003, 2009 and 2013.

Fest Grand Marshal is an individual or individuals providing outstanding services to the community.

Since 1974, David and Gail Judisch of Decorah have devoted their time, energy and talents to various endeavors around the Decorah community and beyond. They also, proudly, haven’t missed a Nordic Fest in 49 years. They both grew up on farms in northeast Iowa, eventually meeting in high school. After pursuing degrees in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, they married and returned to the northeast corner of the state. David was hired by the late Weston Noble of Luther College fame, to fill a spot in the music department at Luther. Soon after, Gail was hired as a nurse in Luther College’s Health Services Office. They originally stayed in Decorah for the jobs but ended up developing roots in the

community. David and Gail both retired from Luther (David as professor of music and Gail from Health Services), each offering each offering decades of service to students, and fellow staff and faculty members.

Throughout their careers, and now in retirement, David and Gail have committed countless hours to community organizations. David has served as the Luren Singers Director for 48 years, performing with the group for the King of Norway on five separate occasions. He has been elected as Director-in-Chief of the Norwegian Singers Association of America. Gail was a founding member of the Northern Lights Women’s Choir and continues to be passionate about World Relief. He has been repeatedly elected as Director-in-Chief of the Norwegian Singers Association of America. Their participation in organizers and activities throughout the Decorah community and beyond

are many.

Vesterheim

The world-renowned Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum in the heart of downtown Decorah is full of Fest activity this week.

Located on Water Street, Vesterheim will sponsor folk art exhibits and demonstrations, museum tours, musical entertainment, a readers’ theater, flute choir, and the popular Skjaldborg Viking Encampment with entertain Fest-goers again this year.

This is just a sampling of the many activities attendees can enjoy over the three-day event. Specific times, locations, maps and more are listed in the official program guides and online at nordicfest.com.

Nordic Fest is traditionally held the last full weekend of July. Future Fest dates are July 25-27, 2024; July 24-26, 2025; and July 23-25, 2026.

K9 donation from Bluffton River Lighters

The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office extends a big thank you to Bluffton River Lighters (Levi Holstad, Danielle Leas and crew) for the fireworks show on July 1, 2023. This show was made possible thanks to businesses and individuals that donated. The extra proceeds of $1,000 was donated to the Sheriff’s Office. (submitted photo)

Beau Timmerman

Saturday, July 29, 3-7 p.m.

Founders’ Park, Elkader KICK

Saturday, July 29, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Founders’ Park, Elkader

Johnny Rogers Summer Dance

Party with Sister Luv

Sunday, July 30, 2 p.m.

West Union Event Center

JayR Brink Band & Cory Farley

Saturday, July 29, 6-11:30 p.m.

Bluffton Resort & Bar

Ann Christoffer

Wednesday, August 2, 6-9 p.m.

Toppling Goliath, Decorah

The Iowans

Friday, August 4, 6-9 p.m.

Toppling Goliath, Decorah

Catch-A-Cake

Saturday, August 5, 8-10 a.m.

Toppling Goliath, Decorah

Music By Day

Saturday, August 5, 6-9 p.m.

Toppling Goliath, Decorah

Wildcard Band

Friday, July 28, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

Founders’ Park, Elkader

Arlin Falck Foundation applications now open

Notice is hereby given that the Arlin Falck Foundation will accept applications for grants for community development, community promotions, community education and similar matters. The grants shall be for the benefit of persons residing in Fillmore County and Houston County, Minn., and Allamakee County and Winneshiek County.

To get your jam on the list call 563-382-4221 or email megan.warner@ driftlessjournal.com

Entities that have a 501 (c) 3 designation by the Internal Revenue Service or municipalities are eligible to apply for these grants. To obtain an application for grants or other information, contact Kathleen V. Nelson at 12743 Buckley Road, Caledonia, MN 55921 via mail, phone 507-724-3348 during regular business hours or email arlinfalckfoundation@yahoo.com. Grant applications must be received by Oct. 1, 2023.

UERPC’s Safe Routes to School Program partnered with the Cresco Public Library to offer bike safety and free helmets this summer. (submitted photo)

Safe Routes to School reaches over 1,000 children, gives over 600 bike helmets in NE Iowa

This spring, Upper Explorerland Reginal Planning Commission’s (UERPC) Safe Routes to School Program provided in-class bike safety education to schools throughout Allamakee, Chickasaw, Clayton, Fayette, Howard and Winneshiek counties. Through these efforts, important bike safety information and skills were taught to over 910 students, and over 540 bicycle helmets were given to second graders who were in need.

Additionally, UERPC’s Safe Routes to School Program partnered with the Cresco, Gut-

Ossian Summer Performances at the Pavilion continue with movie showing, live music

The free 2023 Ossian Summer Performances at the Pavilion run through Sunday, Aug. 13, at the Ossian Educational and Performance Pavilion at Carey’s Park in Ossian. The OEPP features a state of the art sound system, large movie screen and recessed lighting. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the event on the lawn.

On Wednesday, July 26, at 8 p.m. the movie “Top Gun: Maverick” (PG-13) will be shown. After more than 30 years of service as one of the Navy’s

Toys Go Round Open House Aug. 2

Toys Go Round, the toy lending library in Decorah, will hold an open house on Wednesday, Aug. 2, from 2 to 6:30 p.m., at 607 Washington Street.

top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. Training graduates for a special assignment, Maverick must confront the ghosts of his past and his deepest fears, culminating in a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those who choose to fly it.

Special live music Sunday, July 30, at 7 p.m., features a performance from The Bruce

Bearinger Band. Bruce Bearinger has been entertaining Iowans for over two decades with this current solo act and the Bruce Bearinger Band. He is a former member of Stone Heart, The Jumpers and other Northeast Iowa bands. He covers a musical span from Boston to Neil Young and performs classical singer/songwriter genres from Jimmy Buffett to James Taylor. Bruce is from Oelwein Iowa and is the Iowa State Extension Specialist for Buchanan County. This gives him strong

country roots and keeps him singing John Prine songs. His set list includes songs from artists such as America, The Band, Boston, Garth Brooks, CCR, a medley in honor of the late Johnny Cash, John Cougar, Jim Croce, CSNY, Dirt Band, Eagles, Marshall Tucker, The Dead, The Hollies, Mason Proffit, Stevie Ray Vaugn, The Stones, Bob Seger, Jethro Tull, Three Dog Night, Rocky Nelson, Pure Prairie League, Eric Clapton and Little Feat. A food truck will be on-site.

tenberg, Oelwein and Waukon public libraries and the Decorah Kids Lunch Club to offer bike safety information and free helmets this summer, serving approximately 170 children and adults and distributing over 65 helmets.

UERPC’s Safe Routes to School Program recognized its school and community partners for supporting bicycle and pedestrian safety education this spring and summer, with special recognition to the Rotary Club of Decorah which sponsored helmets for the Decorah second graders.

The open house kicks off their new TGR strong campaign, seeking to increase the number of Toy Library Members in the area and to secure Toys Go Round’s future by broadening their base of support.

A wide variety of toys, dolls, puzzles, games, ready to check out. They are cleaned and sanitized, and stay organized on the TGR shelf for the next member.

Stop by for tours, drawings, information and refreshments during the open house. Memberships and gift membership sign-ups will also be available that day for those interested in sharing the wealth of educational toys at TGR with their children.

CASA

advocates sought in northeast Iowa

There is a need for CASA advocates in Northeast Iowa.

Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) advocates are ordinary people who care about children and 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 advocacy so that every child in crisis can be safe, establish permanence and have the opportunity to thrive.

Join in supporting children in the foster care system by becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate. Make a difference in a child’s life by providing them with a voice in court and advocating for their best interests.

Visit childadvocacy.iowa. gov/learn to learn more and become a CASA in your county. For more information, contact local CASA Program Coordinator Kerry Brennan at 515-7255350 or 563-568-1049.

Secretary Pate’s anti-trafficking program recognized as finalist for national award

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate’s Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking (IBAT) initiative was nationally recognized this week by the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) as one of three finalists for the IDEAS Award.

Established in 2011, the NASS IDEAS (Innovation, Dedication, Excellence and Achievement in Service) Award recognizes significant state contributions to the mission of NASS.

IBAT is an initiative focused on raising awareness about human trafficking within the state. IBAT asks its members to “learn something” and “do something.”

“It is an honor to be nationally recognized as a finalist for this award, but it is our real hope that more awareness helps eliminate this horrific crime,” said Secretary Pate. “Collaboration is key in combatting trafficking, and I am pleased that more than 10 states have expressed an interest in replicating IBAT in their state. Together we have the ability to not only raise awareness about human trafficking but also work to end to end it.”

Iowa Businesses Against

Trafficking was publicly launched in January 2021 and quickly reached 250 members.

Today, IBAT has reached nearly 700 businesses and more than 325,000 employees across the state of Iowa and continues to grow.

For more information on the Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking program and how businesses can sign up, visit IBAT. Iowa.gov.

TGR toy lending library is one of very few Toy Lending libraries in the state of Iowa. The Driftless Region is spoiled having it right in our backyard.

PBS’s ‘Crafts From the Past’ highlights Decorah artist

Decorah artist Ruth Green will be featured in an upcoming episode of Iowa PBS’s Crafts From the Past, which offers a primer to arts and skill sets once popular through partnership with skilled Iowa makers.

Rosemaling is an art form that originated in Norway during the cold winter months when boredom was just as troublesome as the cold. Artists began painting delicate flower motifs on wood that quickly took off and became folk art. Rosemaler Ruth Green takes viewers step by step through a simple rosemaling project.

Entering its second season, Crafts From the Past is a multiplatform project found online that connects Iowans with arts and crafts techniques that were once popular and are being carried on by artists around the state. This project includes digital content, written stories and hands-on, in-person workshops. Learn more at iowapbs.org/ craftspast.

AUCTION CALENDAR

SATURDAY, JULY 29 - 9 a.m.

Lionel Train Coll., Tools, Household, Furniture, & More. Peterson Estate (Decorah). In-house bidding or Online bidding at www.daviscornersauctionservice.com. Davis Corners Auction Service, 14225 Hwy 9, Lime Springs, IA 52155. 563-547-1018. www.daviscornersauctionservice.com.

THURSDAY,

E Main St., Waukon, IA Sweeney Auction Service. www.sweeneyauctionservice.com Waukon, IA 563-568-2464.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9 -

Starts closing at 1 p.m. Bin Augers, Bulk Bins, Dump Pit, Misc. Farm Equip. Online Only Auction. Bob & Ron Hemesath, 1623 220th Ave, Decorah, IA 52101. Sweeney Auction Service. www.sweeneyauctionservice.com Waukon. 563-5682464.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 22 - 1 p.m. Sweeney Machinery Consignment Auction. Sale held at Sweeney Auction Center, Waukon. Call to cosign. Sweeney Auction Service. www.sweeneyauctionservice.com Waukon. 563-568-2464.

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By Kate Klimesh

Zingy Corn Relish

When I got married, my bridal shower exchanged recipes instead of cards. I’ve collected recipes everywhere and from everyone ever since – Farm Bureau Frank’s Cookies, Jan’s Salsa and more. This one I was graciously given by Marlys Lein of Decorah as one of her goto’s to use up excess corn. The first time I made it we had enough for 6 pints. As a canned pickled dish, we pushed it to the back to mellow and I forgot about them until we cracked a jar 6 months later to have with enchiladas. Simply such a zing of flavor I knew I had to make triple the amount the following year. Then couldn’t find the recipe card Marlys gave me and was without for a year and a half – NEVERMORE quoth the raven. Enjoy with summer’s bounty!

Ingredients

8 cups corn, cut off cob

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 large onion, chopped

6 pepperoncini peppers, chopped

1/2 clove garlic, chopped

1 tsp pickling spice per pint jar

Pickling Liquid

1 cup water

2 cup vinegar

1 cup sugar

2 tsp canning salt

1 tsp celery seed

2 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

Mix all pickling ingredients well in saucepan and heat to boiling. Mix corn and chopped veggies well in large bowl. Sterilize jars and lids and put pickling spice at the bottom of each.

Fill jars to 1 inch from rim with chopped veg mix. Carefully ladle boiling liquid over veg mix to cover. Pour slow, it fills faster than you think.

Wipe jar rim to clean it, set hot lid on, tighten collar and seal in hot water bath 10 min. Rest two weeks.

Enjoy this on all Mexican food, on brisket sandwiches, with all sorts of beef and pork, in a green salad, on a BLT… this stuff ROCKS!

Join the team at Heritage Farm!

SEED PRESERVATION FARM ASSISTANT

Full-time, $17/hour FACILITIES CREW

Full-time, $17/hour VISIT SEEDSAVERS.ORG/JOBS FOR MORE DETAILS AND OPEN POSITIONS!

To apply, please email a cover letter, résumé, and the contact information for three references to jobs@seedsavers.org

Please include the name of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email.

You may also contact Peggy Miller at 563.387.5653. Seed Savers Exchange is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Director of Enterprise Applications

The Director of Enterprise Applications works to coordinate information systems, application development, and system integration at Luther College. This includes software research, evaluation, contract review, and procurement for solutions that support implementing a vision for Information Technology Services of Luther College.

Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in IT. Experience is higher education setting strongly preferred. Experience or skill in leadership, team building, and collaborative work desired.

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 29-2-J-12

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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HELP WANTED

FARM MARKET

FARMS FOR SALE

FARMS FOR RENT

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HELP WANTED: Full-time mechanic. Stop in to apply. Don’s Sales and Service. 223 College Drive, Decorah, IA 52101.

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Varsity Head Boys

USDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Staff/Union Cashier

Help Wanted: Farm Loan Officer Trainee

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

The Director of Enterprise Applications works to coordinate information systems, application development, and system integration at Luther College. This includes software research, evaluation, contract review, procurement for solutions that support implementing a vision for Information Technology Services of Luther College.

Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in IT. Experience is higher education setting strongly preferred. Experience or skill in leadership, team building, and collaborative work desired.

candidates for a full-time Book Shop Staff position. operations of the bookstore, including department, cash register operation, all aspects of attention needs to be focused at a particular balancing the Mail Center and Book Shop equivalent, retail experience and customer service customer service and computer skills preferred. move 50 pounds and standing for extended excellent benefit package including competitive generous retirement contribution, short- and insurance, and tuition benefits for employee, Additionally, Luther College offers an outstanding employees can earn up to 30 days of PTO for holidays which includes a full week of and New Years’ Day. build a culturally diverse community of Luther College is an Affirmative Action/Equal and persons of diverse ethnic backgrounds apply. We value the input of multiple viewpoints academic community intellectual diversity. identify their strengths contribute to this goal. To view and apply for this position go to the employment www.luther.edu/offices/hr/careers

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 program. New full-time employees can earn up to 30 days of PTO year, in addition to time off for holidays which includes a full week of holiday pay between Christmas and New Years’ Day.

Farm Loan Officer Trainees (FLOTs) are hired into the training program to become Farm Loan Officers for FSA, working alongside Farm Loan Managers (FLMs) reviewing loan applications and making preliminary inquiries to develop information to assess the eligibility of applicants. Farm Loan Officers also provide technical advice, guidance, and credit counseling to loan applicants and borrowers.

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-23-12045622-MP-IA-GNB

FSA-23-12045558-DE-IA-GNB

The opening date will be July 21, 2023, and will close on August 4, 2023.

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 with cultural, social, and intellectual diversity.

Candidates are encouraged to identify their strengths or experiences that will contribute to this goal. To view complete job description and apply for this position all current openings, please go to the employment website at www.luther.edu/offices/hr/careers

Questions regarding this position can be directed to: Shelby Richards, Farm Loan Manager, at (563) 382-8777 ext. 5 or shelby.richards@usda.gov

WANTED TO BUY

Decorah Schools has the following positions available for the 2023-2024 school year:

HS Vocal Music

Collaborative Pianist

Job description on Teach Iowa

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

MS Assistant

Campus Responder

Wrestling Coach

HS Speech Coach

PERSONALS

Send letter of application and resume to Supt. Tim Cronin, 510 Winnebago Street, Decorah, IA 52101 by end of day on July 28, 2023.

We are hiring a temporary dental assistant for our Lansing office for Oct 2023-Jan 2024. This position can transition to a permanent position if the hours and locations work for the candidate. The position from Oct 2023- Jan 2024 is for 2-4 days per week (16-32 hrs) out of the Lansing, IA office. If the candidate is looking for more permanent employment, we can offer 16-24 hours between both our locations (Decorah, IA and Lansing, IA) starting in Feb 2024. Lansing office hours are Monday and Thursday 8:30-4:30, Tuesday and Wednesday 8-5. To view more about our office, visit moellersdentistry.com. We do offer competitive pay and, with definitive employment, a competitive benefits package. Resumes/ inquires for more information can be directed at Dr. Heather Moellers (dr.heather@ moellersdentistry.com). 30-6-J-x-12

For Sale: Continuous steel fence, new posts 5", 6", 8". Used railroad ties. 563-419-1231. 29-8-JP-pd-1

For Sale: New Superfi t exercise bike. 563-380-1624. 29-4-PJ-pd-1

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Campus Responders (CR) provide for the safety of people and property on the Luther campus. They perform multiple tasks including patrol of building and grounds on foot and by vehicle to deter and detect unwanted activities, report writing and managing sub-program areas as assigned by the Campus Safety Director. CRs take calls that are generally related to activities that relate to campus access, behavioral health issues, prohibited substances, student wellness checks, transport requests, student disturbances, disorderly conduct, noise complaints, suspicious persons or trespassing. High school diploma or equivalent required, some college is preferred. Valid driver’s license required with a good driving record. Must have or be able to obtain CPR, First Aid, AED, and Incident Management training. Past safety, asset protection and/or customer service experience and 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.

For Sale: Treadmill by Sunny Health. Brand new. Never used. Has electronic display console with floor pad. See at 1118 South Mill Street. 382-9882. 29-2-PJ-pd-1 Wanted: Older skid loader in running or non-running condition. 563-608-9754. 30-2-JP-pd-1 AKC Purebred English Springer Spaniel pups; up to date on shots. $1,200. 563-532-9821. 30-tf-JP-x-1

ENTERTAINMENT

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 -code-

OPPORTUNITY

The City of Decorah is accepting applications for position of Water Laborer/Operator for the Decorah Water Dept.

MISCELLANEOUS

LOST AND FOUND

Minimum qualifications include high school diploma or equivalent and valid drivers’ license with CDL/airbrake endorsement (may obtain within 6 month of hire). Position subject to mandatory DOT random drug testing and post-offer physical examination including drug testing. Starting wage range $22.60 - $24.65, based on qualifications. Competitive benefit package. For job application and complete job description see www.decorahia.org or call 563-382-3651.

Return application and resume along with a minimum of 3 professional, work-related references to: City of Decorah, PO Box 138, Decorah IA 52101 or tihde@decorah.iowa.gov

Applications accepted until 4:00 p.m., July 27, 2023. EEO

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MABEL-CANTON SCHOOL DISTRICT, ISD 238 EMPLOYMENT

MABEL-CANTON SCHOOL DISTRICT, ISD 238, is seeking to fill the following positions for the 2023-2024 School Year:

Special Education Paraprofessionals: $15.00 starting hourly rate (higher hourly rate with experience). Mon-Fri & M,W,F (8:00am-3:00pm).

Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Coach

Full-Time Custodian: $16.65 starting hourly rate (higher hourly rate with experience and includes paid holidays and sick leave). Monday-Friday (10:00am6:30pm). Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: cleaning of facilities and additional duties related to general building and grounds maintenance. The ideal candidate must be dependable, detail-oriented, able to work on their own and do heavy lifting and other types of physical work.

Date Closing: July 28th, 2023, for ALL POSITIONS

Interested candidates should send a completed district application found at www.mabelcanton.org, mail to: Michelle Weidemann, Principal, 316 W Fillmore Ave., Mabel, MN 55954 or email mweidemann@mabelcanton.org. ISD 238 is an equal opportunity employer

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Campus Responder

Campus Responders (CR) provide for the safety of people and property on the Luther campus. They perform multiple tasks including patrol of building and grounds on foot and by vehicle to deter and detect unwanted activities, report writing and managing sub-program areas as assigned by the Campus Safety Director. CRs take calls that are generally related to activities that relate to campus access, behavioral health issues, prohibited substances, student wellness checks, transport requests, student disturbances, disorderly conduct, noise complaints, suspicious persons or trespassing.

High school diploma or equivalent required, some college is preferred. Valid driver’s license required with a good driving record. Must have or be able to obtain CPR, First Aid, AED, and Incident Management training. Past safety, asset protection and/or customer service experience and training preferred.

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

Health & Fitness

WinnMed Hospice Thanks Annual Ride Donors

The annual WinnMed Hospice Memorial Ride was held on Sunday, June 25, beginning with a breakfast on the WinnMed campus and ending with a silent auction at Pivo Brewery in Calmar. The event raised over $9,000 for specialized therapy services that focus on end-of-life support for hospice patients: Pet Therapy, Music Therapy, Massage Therapy and Spiritual Counseling.

Nancy Haberichter, director of WinnMed Hospice, says,

“We have received such wonderful support from the communities we serve. There are many benefits to the complimentary therapies provided through WinnMed hospice and we are extremely happy to provide all the new therapies to our patients. The Hospice Memorial Ride donations will help to keep these therapies available for a long time to come.”

For more information on WinnMed Hospice, call 563-

387-3024. For a full listing of donors to the Hospice Memorial Ride, visit winnmed.org/ service/hospice, or scan the QR code below.

Health Reminders

As the summer continues and hot days give way to warm nights, Eric Svestka, M.D., Mayo Clinic Health System family medicine physician at WinnMed provides a few tips to keep the family healthy.

1. Use sunscreen. Sunscreen is a year-round protectant, but can be more topof-mind in the summer months. Make sure the sunscreen is current and choose an SPF of at least 30. Lotion sunscreen is better than the spray alternative for the best coverage, and broad-spectrum sunscreen protecting against UVA and UVB rays is the only research-backed product that protects against the sun’s harmful rays. Natural remedies like coconut oil or essential oils are not proven to protect from sunburn and prevent skin cancer.

2. Watch for heat exhaustion. Excessive heat can cause illness, but if you recognize and treat heat exhaustion early, you can avoid more severe heat-related illnesses. Possible symptoms of heat exhaustion include: cool, moist skin with goose bumps when in the heat; heavy sweating; dizziness or faintness; fatigue; rapid, but weak, pulse; low blood pressure upon rising from a seated position; muscle cramps; and/or headache or nausea. It is very important that heat exhaustion be treated immediately. In many cases, you may treat heat exhaustion at home by resting in a cool place, drinking cool fluids (no caffeine or alcohol), applying cool water to your skin, and loosening your clothing. Contact your provider if your symptoms worsen or if they do not improve

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within 60 minutes. Seek immediate medical care if your temperature reaches 104℉ (40℃) or higher.

3. Beware of poisonous plants.In most cases, it is best to just look at wild plants and leave them be. The classic “poisonous plants” are poison ivy, oak and sumac. They have a stem with three leaves that produces an oily sap that causes an allergic reaction. Follow the saying “leaves of three, let it be.” Wild parsnip is another poisonous plant that grows in many open areas, including road ditches. The t all plants with delicate yellow flowers contain a sap that, when in contact with the skin and sunlight, will cause extreme blistering that can take days to weeks to resolve. If the blistering is severe, contact your provider for relief.

4. Prevent tick bites. It is not uncommon to find a tick attached to your skin after a day outdoors. The best prevention is to cover your skin if going into grassy, brushy or wooded areas, or to use a tick repellent on your clothing. Another tip is to shower soon after returning indoors to wash away any unattached ticks and to do a tick check: in and around the hair and ears, under the arms, inside the belly button, around the waist, between the legs and behind the knees. If you experience fever or chills, aches and pains and/or a rash, call

your doctor to assess for tickborne illnesses.

5. Turn off the device! Nature is meant to experience and enjoy! Turn off the device to fully appreciate everything around you. Even if the kids grumble, they will soon forget the game, YouTube video or movie, and will instead have a day full of memories with family and friends.

Over 20 family medicine providers see patients at WinnMed; five who provide obstetric services. In addition to family medicine, WinnMed offers local specialty care in orthopedics, podiatry, general surgery, urology; ear, nose throat (ENT), audiology, skin care and behavioral health. Full time physicians in radiology and pathology support family medicine and specialty care, as well as a 24/7 physician-staffed emergency department.

Telehealth and in-person and appointments are available in Decorah, Ossian and Mabel. For an appointment, call WinnMed at 563-382-2911

WinnMed recommends well child checks for patients seeking athletic, college or camp physicals.

Well child checks are comprehensive exams which address a patient’s individual needs and conditions, including updating immunizations, along with age-appropriate wellness education. The provider will complete any required athletic, college, or camp physical forms during the appointment.

Most well child checks are covered by insurance. Patients are advised to check with their individual insurance company for details.

When the well child check includes a request for an athletic physical, the

athlete will be scheduled for a free athletic training assessment provided by WinnMed athletic trainers.

The assessment covers:

• Joint flexibility and strength

Posture

• Joint stability

Injury history review

• Information on strength and conditioning

The assessment follows the well child/athletic physical appointment and takes approximately 10-15 minutes.

Schedule an appointment

To schedule a well child check to include an athletic, college, or camp physical, call WinnMed:

Excellence in Allergy Care

Michael D’Netto, M.D.

• Decorah Clinic at 563382-2911

• Ossian Clinic at 563-5329500 (athletic training assessment must be scheduled in Decorah)

• Mabel Clinic at 507-4935115 (athletic training assessment must be scheduled in Decorah)

Please bring Iowa or Minnesota athletic physical forms to bring to the appointment. Forms are available through schools or on winnmed.org/ patients-and-visitors/forms.

If the student is under 18 years of age, and a parent will not be accompanying the student, consent by the parent will need to be given. This can be done by phone or a signed note sent with the student.

Eric Svestka, M.D. MCHS family medicine provider

Left to Right: WMC Hospice Staff - Jen Nahl, Keegan Luzum, Brittany Anderson, Melissa Whelan, Toni Meyer, Jill Shindelar, Nancy Haberichter, Dee Heying, Mary Wagner, Natasha Rausch, Emily Norton

Preserved watch found in cornfield

Echoes of the Past By Roz Weis 1923

ONE HUNDRED YEARS

AGO: A gold watch was discovered by a Waukon man while he was plowing his corn the other day. The watch was in a perfect state of preservation, and it has been brought to a local jeweler for inspection. The watch was a 15-jewel Illinois movement.

…There are good deals on meats at Decorah’s East End Meat Market. Spareribs, 10 cents per pound; fancy roast pork, 12 ½ cents per pound; and the best sugar-cured bacon, 15 cents per pound. Call in your order today.

East End delivers!

…Stop at E.J. Parman Druggist and Jeweler and check out that new egg preserving liquid housewives are talking about.

Preserve eggs for only 25-cents per bottle. A bottle will preserve up to 20 dozen eggs for winter’s use.

…Peter Johnson & Sons here in town has added a new, modern restroom for the convenience of the motoring public. It will surely be a matter of great convenience to farmers and out-of-town motorists. The room is large and well-lighted and is tastefully decorated. It presents a most pleasing appearance.

…A 12-day demonstration sale of the new Hoover Suction Sweeper is under way at the Decorah Furniture company. The Hoover men are here in town and will bring a new model to your home to demonstrate.

…A carload of bulk salt was recently received at the Winneshiek Equity Yards. Come early and get your share before it’s all gone.

…The grand prize of $2.50 at Peterson’s Grocery and Shoe was awarded to Mrs. S. Tolstad last month. The store was packed to the rafters as shoppers waited for the drawing.

…A Waukon theater manager was arrested and fined $100 recently for openly defying the city authorities and the ordinance prohibiting Sunday movie shows. The fine apparently proved of little or no concern to him, for he repeated his act the next Sunday evening.

…According to news shared with local readers from an article in the Wall Street Journal, Henry Ford makes about $55 on every car he sells. Adding some numbers together, we conclude that Ford clears about $119,298 per year.

…Roundtrip train tickets from Decorah to Yellowstone Park are $51.70 via the Northern Pacific Railroad.

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reportedly met a car with bright lights, and they lost control of their vehicle. The boys in the rumble seat were taken to the hospital. Doc Fritchen reports one boy was seriously injured, his back being broken. The injured ball player is Bennie Gulbro of Highlandville.

…A large parade of Mid-Continent Petroleum Corporation employees and motor vehicles went through the streets of Decorah the other afternoon attracting considerable attention. The parade was to advertise the new Diamond Product, D-X Lubricating Motor Fuel.

…A local man, Henry Woldt, is exhibiting a large wire trap containing a dozen rats he caught in the trap the previous night. The display is in the show windows of the downtown business district. The exhibit is certainly attracting a great deal of attention from passersby, many stating they will attempt to rid their own premises of pesky rats with such a wire trap device.

…The Madison Road northwest of Decorah is being improved. There are some 200 men employed in three-day shifts to rid the road of a sharp turn and cut deeper into the hill.

…A class of 99 graduated from Decorah High School. Ceremonies were held the other evening at the C.K. Preus Gymnasium on the Luther College campus.

…A large group turned out for a mass meeting at the large Silver Creek Pavilion over at Burr Oak this week. Speakers stressed the evil effects of alcohol on the human system. The meeting opened with some rousing music and congregational singing.

…Stop at Bake-Rite Bakery for a cookie special this week. Two dozen cookies for 15 cents.

J.T. Roseth is proprietor.

…About 300 eighth grade students from the Winneshiek County rural schools received their diplomas at the Decorah City Park last month.

Luther and communities working together

This advertisement from 90 years ago illustrates the cooperation between Luther College and the Driftless area communities during the early years of the college here in town.

(From the Decorah Public Opinion on July 6, 1933).

NINETY YEARS AGO: The Decorah State Bank expects to be open next week. A large number of depositors have signed official waivers for the bank’s reorganization plan. An examiner from the state banking department has been requested to give his approval for the reorganization.

…Will Decorah and the vicinity soon have a new federal reforestation and soil erosion prevention camp? That is a definite possibility according to news reported last week. The camp would be in addition to others already planned in the state.

…Mrs. Betsy Tollefson, the president of the First National Bank of Mabel, Minn., recently celebrated her 85th birthday.

…Following the trail of the stork from 1933. A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stoen on May 20 at the Spring Grove Hospital.

…Four ball players of the Cactus League of the Cow Pasture Association met with an auto accident the other night at about ten o’clock. The accident was near the Theo. Narveson farm on Locust Road. The ball players

The International Owl Center in Houston, Minn., is celebrating International Owl Awareness Day by offering free admission to all on Friday, Aug. 4.

Visitors can meet four live owls and the Owl Center will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thirty-minute long programs will be presented every hour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Door prizes and refreshments will be available throughout the day. Expect large crowds and programs to be standing-room only.

For more information visit www.internationalowlcenter. org/owlawarenessday.

Corrections

In the Elkader Art in the Park article, it was erroneously listed that Deborah Schmidt, who is the Elkader Merchant’s Group Coordinator, was the Main Street Coordinator. In fact, Sheila Bergan is the Executive Director of Main Street Elkader, a separate and distinct group from the Elkader Merchant’s Group. Main Street Elkader is

BROWN, 76, of Albuquerque, N.M., and formerly of Waukon, died Aug. 25, 2021.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, July 29, at Salem UCC in Waukon at 2 p.m. Refreshments will be served and all are invited to share memories.

COVID fatigue relief study published

A scientific study conducted at Luther College, with lead study author Loren L. Toussaint, on effective methods to reduce long-term COVID fatigue published its clinical trial findings recently. Find the full story in an online exclusive at www.driftlessjournal.com.

the main entity behind the Art in the Park event.

In the July 11 issue of the Driftless Journal recognizing the Allamakee County Food Bank Volunteers on the front page, the Easter turkeys were purchased for food pantry clients from Dollar Fresh, not Fareway as stated.

Gaard retires as Vikes’ boys golf coach

For the past 52 years, Coach Rich Gaard has been the fixture of the Decorah boys golf program while leading teams and young people to great success. Now the head boys golf coach has decided to retire from his head coaching duties.

During his time as the head coach, Gaard led teams to 19 Northeast Iowa Conference Championships, 18 Sectional Championships, 12 District Championships and 14 State Tournament appearances, of

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which there have been seven top-five finishes including a State Championship in 2012.

Fourteen different athletes earned top-10 finishes 18 times at the state tournament under Gaard’s guidance. Of those 18 top-10 finishes, six individuals were state runners up, and Cody Schweinefus and Andrew Peter were each state champions, with Schweinefus winning back-to-back titles in 2006 and 2007. In 2009 and 2012, Gaard was named Class

Rich Gaard is retiring as the Decorah boys’ head golf coach.

3A Iowa Coach of the Year and received National Golf Coach of the Year recognition from the National High School Coaches Association in 2008. Additionally, Coach Gaard served on the board of directors for the Iowa Golf Coaches Association and led a community effort for Decorah High School hosting the 2006 IHSAA Boys State Golf Tournament at Oneota Golf and Country Club.

“It has been absolute privilege and honor to serve the Decorah Community School District and golf program for the past 52 years. I feel very fortunate to have worked with many students and their families during this time and continue to be forever grateful of the many friendships and relationships I have been able to be a part of from my work for the school system. Carol and I are looking forward to continue to spend more time with our family and grandkids in the coming years ahead. We greatly appreciate all of the support from the staff of the school district, parents and especially the students I was able to work with through the years. The memories are endless and will always be greatly treasured!” said Coach Gaard.

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Activities Director Adam Riley has stated, “On behalf of the Decorah Community School District, I would like to thank Coach Gaard for his more than 52 years of service to our school and community through his work with all of our golf programs. His support for golf and all programs of the school district set a great example of service to others that does not often happen in the world of public education. Coach Gaard has and will continue to set an example of what it means to serve a community and support young people. We appreciate all he has done and will continue to do to support all of our activities in the coming years.”

A combined 13 athletes from South Winn and Turkey Valley softball teams were named to the Upper Iowa Conference allleague softball team, released recently.

South Winn had eight athletes while Turkey Valley had five recognized.

First team

Named to the first team were South Winn’s Morgan Kleve, Morgan Kriener and Abby Wagner, along with Turkey Valley freshman Maici Weber.

Earning her second first team honor, Kleve’s pitching helped lead the Warriors to a shared UIC title. The senior posted a 20-15 record with 194-2/3 innings in the circle, recording 154 strikeouts with a 2.30 ERA. In the batter’s box, Kleve had 28 hits including nine doubles and one home run while driving in 25.

Kriener led the Warriors at the plate with a .427 batting average, along with a .500 onbase percentage and .646 slugging mark. The third baseman added 41 hits, tied with teammate Wagner for the most on the squad. She had 17 doubles and 31 RBI.

For the second straight season, Wagner earns a first team nod for her efforts on the diamond. The sophomore also had 41 hits with 17 doubles and two home runs and drove in 24 runs. Wagner finished with a .418 average, .554 on-base percentage and slugging mark of .653.

Weber earns her second honor on the UIC first team as the Trojan’s leading hitter with a .451 batting average. She also posted a .486 on-base percentage and .637 slugging mark while rapping out a team-high 46 hits which including eight doubles, three home runs and a triple. The freshman catcher drove in 39 runs to lead TV as well.

Second team South Winn’s Alison Heying, Avery Humpal and Britney Hageman, along with Turkey Valley’s Olivia Snyder and Clare Courtney all were named to the second team.

A first time honoree, Heying anchored the Warriors’ shortstop position. The senior connected for 26 hits during the season including one home run, five triples, six doubles and tied with Kriener for the most RBI with 31. Heying concluded her career with a .289 batting average, a .390 on-base percentage and was .500 in slugging.

Back behind the plate after being sidelined with an injury a year ago, Humpal received her all-conference honor. She had 15 hits and 11 RBI during her junior campaign with a .224 average and .361 on-base percentage.

An honorable mention selection a year ago, Hageman moves up for her second all-conference nod. She was second in hits with 39, including seven doubles, three triples and one home run, while driving in 27

runs. The sophomore posted a .348 batting average and .416 on-base percentage.

For a second time, Snyder receives a second team nod as she finished the season with a .337 average to go with a .455 onbase percentage and .528 slugging. The senior third baseman provided one home run, two triples and 10 doubles while driving in 18 and scoring 34 times.

Courtney earns her first all-conference nod as the Trojans’ centerfielder. She was second with a .338 batting average to go with a .419 on-base percentage and .538 slugging mark. The senior had 27, hits including two home runs, a triple and eight doubles, to drive in 22 runs.

Honorable mention

Two athletes from each team were recognized as being honorable mention.

For South Winn, Ella Willey and Hailey Riehle were chosen. Willey could be found in left field throughout the season for the Warriors. In the senior’s 100 at-bats, she produced 25 hits including five doubles, and drove in 16 runs with a .250 batting average, .300 on-base percentage and .320 slugging mark.

Anchoring second base, Riehle saw limited time at the plate, having just 14 at-bats with two hits and one RBI.

Turkey Valley recognized Alison Leibold and Sierra Morris, both first-time honorees.

A senior, Leibold hit .313 for the Trojans. With 21 hits in 99 at bats, she had a .393 on-base percentage and .384 slugging mark with seven doubles and 19 RBI.

Morris spent her time in the pitching circle, recording 55 strikeouts with a 6.90 ERA and a 4-14 record.

All-UIC softball

First team – Morgan Kleve, Sr., South Winn; Morgan Kriener, Sr., South Winn; Abby Wagner, So., South Winn; Macie Weber, Fr., Turkey Valley; Delaney Scherf, Sr., Central Elkader; Alaina Bakewell, Sr., Kee; Alison Wagner, Sr., Kee; Reagan Wymer, Sr., North Fayette Valley; Sarah Dean, So., North Fayette Valley; Justine Cowley, Sr., North Fayette Valley; Abby Squires, Sr., West Central Second team – Alison Heying, Sr., South Winn, Britney Hageman, So., South Winn; Avery Humpal, Jr., South Winn; Olivia Snyder, Sr., Turkey Valley; Clare Courtney, Sr., Turkey Valley; Camdyn Duetmeyer, Sr., Clayton Ridge; Jaylyn Walleser, Sr., Kee; Lilly Kolsrud, Fr., Kee; Emeilia Wikner, 8th, MFL MarMac; Ashley Shaw, Sr., MFL MarMac; Madyson Ney, Jr., North Fayette Valley; Hannah Schroeder, Fr., North Fayette Valley; Hannah Scott, Fr., West Central Honorable mention – Ella Willey, Sr., South Winn; Hailey Riehle, Sr., South Winn; Alison Leibold, Sr., Turkey Valley; Sierra Morris, Sr., Turkey Valley; Katelyn Scherf, Sr., Central Elkader; Ashlyn Scherf, Jr., Central Elkader; Amyra Millard, So., Clayton Ridge; Audrey Ostrander, So., Clayton Ridge; Addison Winters, Fr., Kee; Izzy Mettille, Fr., Kee; Emily Troester, Jr., MFL MarMac; Ayla Gerndt, Jr., MFL MarMac; Jessica Francis, Jr., North Fayette Valley; Ella Sieck,

Teachers recognized for fishing programs

Jason Ohrt, South Winneshiek Schools, and Shane Blake, Davis County Schools, are recipients of the 2023 Brass Bluegill award from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Fish Iowa! program.

Ohrt has been involved with Fish Iowa! for more than 15 years. As an avid angler, he shares his own love of fishing and helps students build lifelong skills that improve their health and wellness. Ohrt’s principal shares that, “Mr. Ohrt teaches the right way for youth to interact with our environment while providing unique opportunities that not all students would have access to outside of school.”

Blake got involved in teaching outdoor skills to connect students with the outdoors and build community in 2021. He

shares that he teaches the concepts of Fish Iowa! “to address the mental, physical and social side of student health.” Blake uses Fish Iowa! to teach lessons of humility, passion, unity, servanthood, thankfulness and accountability in his Outdoor Physical Education program.

In areas of the state with ample opportunity for outdoor recreation, Ohrt and Blake both note that their programs often provide introductory experiences for students. Ohrt shared, “We also have several students who only get exposed to these types of activities through my class/unit.” Blake says he has noticed a “broken bond between our youth and nature,” which was a driving force for developing his outdoor class. Connecting youth with their

local natural resources is a core value for both efforts.

Both recipients have built strong support for fishing, and outdoor education overall, in their schools and their communities. They work with local agencies, organizations and businesses to access equipment, local resources, and funds for supplies.

The award, along with a set of fishing poles to use with their Fish Iowa! programs, was presented at the Natural Resources Commission Meeting on July 13. The Brass Bluegill award has been presented each year since 1996 to Fish Iowa! educators with outstanding local programs that exemplify the goals of the Fish Iowa! Angler Education program.

Airplanes and Art: A day of adventure in Cresco

Plan for a day of fun, celebrating 41 years of the Fly-in Breakfast at the Cresco Airport, along with the 62nd Annual Cresco Fine Arts Show at Beadle Park Sunday, Aug. 6, in Cresco.

Tickets for the FlyIn Breakfast are available in advance at the Cresco and Howard County Chamber, at CUSB and Cresco Bank and Trust, or at the door.

The Fly-in Breakfast will be held at Ellen Church Field (named for America’s first stewardess) at the airport Sunday, Aug. 6, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for all-you-can-eat omelets, pancakes and beverages. Airplanes will be on display and airplane rides will be available.

Make a day of your visit and check out the Cresco Fine

The circus is coming to town!

The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus is coming to Cresco Tuesday, Aug. 8. Two shows will be performed under a real Circus Big Top at the Howard County Fairgrounds at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

This 90-minute family-friendly show features big cats, tight rope walkers, aerialists with Elizabeth Ayala with “Hair Hang” and Foot Juggling, trained horses and The Loyal Family 10th Generation Bareback Riders, daredevil acts and so much more. The circus is part of National Night Out and Family Fun Night in Cresco from 4 to 8 p.m., at the Fairgrounds.

According to www.cmcircus.com, “Big Cats: Delilah & Solomon came to us after a roadside zoo was shut down by the USDA. They are brother and sister Golden Tabby Tigers and have been together their whole lives. Our newest addition, Wendell the Lion, came to us after he was surrendered by an exotic pet owner after he grew too big to manage. He was very scared of men when he first came to us. We’re very happy to report that his handler Trey is now his best buddy! Wendell has been making appearances in the show recently. He is now a growing brave boy with loads of confidence. No two animal acts are ever the same! Our animals have the choice of which behaviors they feel like doing.

Some days that means they do everything asked of them, and other days they feel like making their trainers look a little silly.”

Each morning at 9:30 a.m., Culpepper & Merriweather Circus offer a free tour of the circus grounds to the public which includes watching their tent raising. Attendees can meet the circus animals, learn about their routine and care and get lots of information about the show’s daily operations.

Tickets can be purchased at a discounted price before circus day from Ox and Wren Spirits & Gifts, CUSB Bank, Cresco Chamber of Commerce, Cresco Bank & Trust, Fisk Farm and Home. Tickets can be found online at https://cm-circus.square. site. Online tickets are available until 10 p.m., the night before the circus arrives or until sold out. On circus day, tickets can only be purchased at the box office. No charge for children under the age of two. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Kiwanis Club of Cresco.

Arts Show, a juried show with awards for participants. The art show will be in Beadle Park from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Cresco Fine Arts Council is fo-

cused on promoting artists as well as providing opportunities for people of all ages to explore the artistic creativity we all possess. With a reputation for being one of the longest running, continuous art shows in Iowa, there will be some great art, entertainment, many activities for the family, food and a lot of fun.

For more information, visit www.howard-county.com.