August 29, 2023

driftless

Back in class

On the Iowa side of the Driftless region, students returned to class last week. The extreme heat forced several area schools to dismiss early. The Decorah Community School District even cancelled classes Thursday, Aug. 24, due to heat. Pictured here are Decorah students on their way to the first day of class at John Cline Elementary on Wednesday, Aug. 23.

(Driftless Multimedia photo by Roz Weis)

Record North Carolina Bear now on display in Decorah

When Brent Freilinger of Decorah went hunting in North Carolina for the first time with Russell Novak and fellow Perry Novak Electric and Marv Smith management team members on annual hunting trips, he wasn’t sure what to expect…but it probably wasn’t a record-setting black bear.

“First off, I am so appreciative of being able to go on these trips through Perry Novak Electric. This bear was harvested Nov. 15, 2021… It was only my second time hunting and my fourth time hunting anything, using a borrowed gun from the Hunting Club we were at,” reported Freilinger. “I never have hunted before these trips, so went through Hunter’s Safety and made sure I had my hunting licenses.”

Freilinger had shot a smaller bear the year prior, and relayed he couldn’t really tell how big this bear was when the shot presented itself. “The Hunting Club we were with had some dogs along in these huge woods. We were walking through the woods and the dog had stopped, which usually means it’s treed a bear. I didn’t see anything in the trees, so scanned the ground and there was lots of brush, but I spotted him. I was lucky to get him with one shot.”

Freilinger noted the fellow hunters from North Carolina were ecstatic with the bear once they truly saw it. Bears are scored on head size for the Boone and Crockett Club, and Freilinger’s bear scored at 21 and 14/16 inches, with a reported weight of 610 pounds. Far from the 250-pound average for North Carolina black bears, he had himself the

‘The Preview’ Art Tour sneak peek exhibit opens Sept. 1

ArtHaus announced its special exhibition “The Preview,” which offers a glimpse of the annual Northeast Iowa Artists’ Studio Tour, bringing artwork from the Driftless region into the Doyle G. Heyveld Gallery.

An opening reception will be held Friday, Sept. 1, from 7 to 9 p.m., where attendees can enjoy artwork, snacks and beverages. The exhibition will be open until Oct. 1, 2023.

This showcase captures the essence of the Northeast Iowa Artists’ Studio Tour, a drive-yourself art tour that encompasses 28 distinct locations and features the works of 38 local artists. The art tour is scheduled for Sept. 29Oct. 1.

The gallery, located at 107 W. Broadway in Decorah, is open Monday-Friday from 1 to 7 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

whopper North Carolina hunters dream of. Freilinger’s bear is currently tied for the seventh largest Boone and Crockett score in the state of North Carolina, and part of the Boone and Crockett All-Time list.

The Hunting Club members had noted that a bear this size there was roughly equivalent to whitetail deer in Iowa scoring over 200 inches of horns.

He and the rest of the hunting party brought home their bear meat, and Freilinger shared some of it at the 2021 Fox and Coon Game Feed.

Freilinger left his bear on the coast for taxidermy, aware of the anticipated year-anda-half wait time. The bear recently was completed, so Brent and his wife, Jamie, drove to North Carolina to pick up the final work, visiting the Outer Banks prior to picking up the beautifully-mounted animal with a small trailer. “Once I saw it mounted and just how large it was, I did get kind of worried. I thought, ‘Jamie is not going to let me put that in the house.’”

Luckily, since Russell Novak was part of Freilinger bagging the bear, he agreed to display the mount at Kingpin Entertainment Center in Decorah – although Freilinger’s mount makes the two partial-bears caught by Russell and Tyler flanking the Axe Throwing room look a bit small, in comparison.

“It’s so much better [displayed] at Kingpin where people can see it. And I am definitely looking forward to hunting more right around here too,” Freilinger added.

Canton Legion receives grant toward Veterans Memorial expansion

The Canton American Legion recently received a grant from the Harmony Area Community Foundation (HACF) in the amount of $15,000 towards the Veterans Memorial expansion project. The expansion project includes another area of brick work for bricks with names to be placed, a firepit ring to conduct ceremonial flag burning and a statue of the Fallen Soldier Battle Cross. Pictured, front row (l-r): Legion members Ken Fabian and Diane Drottz, Anne Koliha

Driftless

By Roz Weis

area farms

Many area farm families were honored with the distinction of owning a Century Farm or Heritage Farm in an Aug. 17 ceremony at the Iowa State Fair Pioneer Livestock Pavilion with Driftless area farm history well-represented.

The state annually recognizes the farms based on applications from families owning the operations. There are currently 21,000 Century Farms and 1,800 Heritage Farms recognized across Iowa.

The Century Farms Program rec-

recognized at State Fair

ognizes and honors individuals who have owned the farmland for 100 years or more. The program began in 1976 as part of the state’s Bicentennial Celebration, when more than 56,000 certificates and farm markers were distributed across the state. The Heritage Farms Program honors ownership and operation of a farm by members of the same family for 150 years or more. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship in conjunction with Iowa Farm Bureau

Federation established the program. The Driftless region farm families added to the Heritage Farm and Century Farm listings are below.

Winneshiek County

Heritage Farm Dean Thorson of Decorah, Hesper Township farm dating back to 1855.

Century Farms

Duane and Lynette Falck of Decorah, Hesper Township farm dating back to 1908.

Karon E. and Ronald Hovey of Ridgeway, Orleans Township farm dating back to 1915.

Kevin and Dedra Kuhn of Calmar, Calmar Township farm dating back to 1923.

Timothy and Mary Wiltgen of Fredericksburg, Springfield Township farm dating back to 1920.

Allamakee County

Heritage Farms

David J. and Doris M. Anderson, Mitch Anderson, Leah Anderson and Beth Anderson Wohlert of Lansing, Center Township farm dating back to 1855.

Keith and Faye Beneke of New Albin, Union City Township farm dating back to 1868.

Don, Dennis and Susie Bresnahan of Dorchester, Hanover Township farm

Russell Novak (l) and Brent Freilinger (r) showcase the record-setting black bear harvested by Freilinger in North Carolina in 2021. After over a year’s time at the taxidermist, the bear is now on display at Kingpin Entertainment Center in Decorah. (submitted photo)

Large pedestal kaleidoscope by Peggy and Steve Kittelson of Clermont. (submitted photo)

(HACF), and Legion members Nick Prestby and Greg Turner. Back: Jackie Ward (HACF), Legion members Mike Mielimonka, Matt Snyder, Josh Nordsving, Bill Huerkamp, Jim Richarson, Mike Wilder and Gary Gunderson. (submitted photo)

One of the many activities enjoyed during Canton Day Off was the caricature drawings by Jac.Lyn Caricatures. Here, Ally and Reid Austin, children of Carrie and Riley Austin of Mabel, pose for the artist.

Celebrating Canton Day Off

The ever-popular bean bag tournament drew many teams and tons of spectators during Canton Day Off. (Driftless Multimedia photos by Charlie Warner)

Canton BBQ cookoff winner

Furlongs Smoke and Seafood of Andover, Minn., received a $500 check and grand championship honors in the Boomer Backyard BBQ Cook-off. A total of 18 teams competed in the big cook-off during Canton Day Off held last weekend. Teams from Minnesota, Iowa and as far away as Crown Point, Ind., participated. Pictured (l-r): Cindy Shanks of the Canton Community Association, Noah, Drew and Everett Wilson from Furlongs Smoke and Seafood and Jackie Ward of the Canton Community Association. Teams participating included: Barefoot BBQ, Osage; BBQMike Crown Point, Ind.; Big Racks BBQ, Blaine, Minn.; Big Ten Bones, Stanley, Wis.; Bramble BBQ, Osakloosa; Furlongs Smoke & Seafood, Andover, Minn.; Korbel Bros BBQ, Owatonna, Minn.; Lucky Shoes BBQ, Dennison, Minn.; Marty Party BBQ, Austin, Minn.; Porket About It, Brooklyn Park, Minn.; Root River Bottom Smokers, Faribault, Minn.; Sensuous BBQ, Hinckley, Minn.; Smokey GQ’, Willmar, Minn.; Sugar Shack BBQ, Long Prairie, Minn.; Unknown Smokers, Eagan, Minn.; and Wrecking Crew BBQ, Staples, Minn. (submitted)

Historic World War II ship stops in La Crosse

Wis., from Aug. 31 to Sept. 4. This 328-foot-long ship will be docked on the Riverside Park and be open for tours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Now for a history lesson!

Who inspired the design and construction of this ship, later named a Landing Ship Tank?

Sir Winston Churchill. Since World War I, Sir Winston had dreamt of a ship with versatility after British troops were slaughtered at Gallipoli for their lack of tanks and artillery to fight the Turkish people. Churchill, as the foremost advocate of the Gallipoli invasion, was blamed for the defeat.

Early in World War II, Churchill convinced the British Admiralty to build a ship versatile enough to carry troops, tanks, fuel, ammunition and other equipment across large bodies of water and deposit its cargo onto enemy beaches.

British shipyards were too swamped with work for the task, so in early 1942 several British naval officers, armed

(submitted)

with only an idea, were sent to the U.S. Navy with a request for just a ship. U.S. Naval leaders agreed and assigned the designing task to a civilian, John C. Niedermair, at the Bureau of Ships. He was primarily a submarine designer but in less than an hour he designed the require (LST 1) which was commissioned and put into service later that year, Nov. 2, 1942, at Dravo Corp. Pittsburgh, Pa. One hundred enlisted men and 10 officers became its usual crew.

At this starting point, the U.S. Navy embarked upon its largest shipbuilding program ever. Seventeen old and newly-built shipyards built 1,051 LSTs, of which 957 saw service in World War II and took part in all theaters of the war, both in Europe against Germany, and in the Pacific against Japan.

In retrospect, Winston Churchill’s vague dream became the right ship at the right time. It became known as “the ship that won World War II.”

The LST 325, a Landing Ship Tank, will visit La Crosse,

Public hazard mitigation plan review and adoption meetings set

Decorah Area Chamber Ag Committee Members Isaac Luzum, Rachael Palmer and (far right) Nic Wilz were joined by scholarship award winners Addison Wemark and Anna Holthaus, and Chamber Staff Jessica Rilling and Amanda Streeper. (submitted photo)

Decorah Area Chamber awards Ag Scholarships

The Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce has awarded Ag Scholarships of $350 each to Anna Holthaus of Ossian and Addison Wemark of Ridgeway. Anna Holthaus, daughter of Molly and Steve Holthaus, served as Winneshiek County Beef Queen in 2022-23 and was active in South Winneshiek FFA and Co-Champions 4-H Club. She was on the Winneshiek County Youth Beef Team, the Iowa Junior Beef Breeds Association and traveled to show cattle at the National Western Stock Show, Aberdeen Angus Junior Nationals and the American Royal. Anna starts this fall in the pursuit of a double major

Caring for houseplants class Aug. 31

As part of Robey Memorial Library’s Live & Learn: enriching lives through monthly learning series, RML is offering a Caring for Houseplants course Thursday, Aug. 31, at 5:30 p.m., in the lower level Community Room.

The free program will be hosted by Master Gardener Kayla Bjerke who will highlight selecting the right houseplants, watering, controlling pests and propagating, and answers any questions.

Registration for this program is encouraged but not required. Contact the RML front desk at 563-568-4424 or reserve your spot online or www.waukon. lib.ia.us.

Cherry Grove Cowboy Church Labor Day weekend

The monthly Cherry Grove Cowboy Church service will be held Sunday, Sept. 3, with musicians beginning at 5:45 p.m., and the service at 6 p.m. Cowboy Church is nondenominational. The service includes a mix of country, Christian country, cowboy and southern gospel, and bluegrass music.

Musicians are welcome and should contact Cindy Seabright at seabright.cindy@gmail.com

or 507-272-1682 one week prior to the first Sunday-of-themonth service.

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

All are welcome to attend and are invited for fellowship following the service.

in Agricultural Communications and Agricultural Education at Kansas State University. After graduation, she intends to return to northeast Iowa to work and continue her cattle business.

Addison Wemark, daughter of Eric and Darcy Wemark, served as Winneshiek County Dairy Princess in 2022-23 and was active in Decorah FFA and the Lincoln Leaders 4-H Club. She served on the state Dairy Judging Team, State Floricultural Team and is a Gold Star recipient of the State Fair’s Citizenship Project. Addison starts in September at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville major-

ing in Dairy Science. She plans to work on Wisconsin dairy farms in parallel to her college studies. Following graduation, Addison intends to return to mortheast Iowa to manage the family dairy operation.

Recipients of the Decorah Area Chamber Ag Scholarships must be a graduating senior from Winneshiek County with intent to complete further education in an agriculture-related field at a two or four-year college or tech school. The Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce’s Agriculture Committee guides the scholarship application and award process.

LET’S GO BRAND ‘EM!

Branding can be used for a lot of things, showing ownership, promoting a product, or trying to pin a label on someone. Communists do this very effectively to those who oppose their agenda, even to the point of murdering entire families, think Czar Nichols II of Russia. This is still their modus operandi today, think 2020 and the summer of “peaceful protests”, the attempted killing of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, and the 91 attacks on the Freedom of Speech leveled against President Trump for doing the same thing Stacy Abrams has done since 2018, Hillary Clinton has done since 2016, and Joe Biden has done since shortly after the Civil War. But, you do not have to be a nationally known conservative elected official, broadcaster, or publisher to have a target put on your back by the communists.

And let me pause here for a minute to define this term. I have stated for a long time that there are only two political parties here in America. On the one side are those that believe in the exceptionality of Americans and view government as our servant. On the other are those that believe Americans are too ignorant to survive on their own and view government as our master. The former group has ceaselessly pushed our Nation towards the Ideals of Liberty, Justice, and Equality upon which it was founded to create the fraternity which betters society. The later pays lip service to these Ideals but are constantly exposed as elitist hypocrites decrying walls and guns while surrounding themselves with both for protection against the unwashed masses and whose power depends on the division of society into rival groups. The former are Patriots and the later are, and you can ask anyone who has escaped from them in other parts of the world, communists.

The Winneshiek County Republican Party has had a target on its back for quite some time because of the knowledge and courage we instill in people to stand up for their Constitutional Rights, especially at our Club 45. This year there was an attempt to brand us even further at the Winneshiek County Fair.

First it was “dangerous”, as it was reported we had a jar of live ammunition at our Fair booth. Actually, as confirmed by the Fair Board, it was a jar of empty brass casings (not even primed) that we used to elicit guesses for a chance to win our Second Amendment flag.

Next it was “radical”, as the person complaining said they were “95% sure” we were using a real gun to teach children how to shoot. Upon investigation, the fair board discovered our baby blue plastic laser pistol that we were using to teach gun safety and proper usage. The three golden rules of gun safety were clearly posted and taught to everyone.

Last, and just as ridiculous as the 91 mentioned above, was that our booth was just “too loud”. The Fair Board quickly dashed this one by telling the person that this is just the result of having many people at your booth. So you see, the communists are everywhere and they use the same techniques at branding as they always have. It is far past time we set the record straight as who we are as Patriots and what we stand for, and start branding those who seek to push their evil agenda by creating division among us as what they are, Communists.

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Allamakee County and its jurisdictions have worked over the last year to complete an update to a countywide Hazard Mitigation Plan. The planning process was led by the Allamakee County Emergency Management Agency with assistance from Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission and a countywide Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee.

The plan identifies the characteristics and consequences of hazards and assesses vulnerabilities within communities to those hazards. The plan also looks at possible ways to avoid or minimize the undesired effects of hazard risks, culminating in a list of mitigation actions local stakeholders can work on.

Final presentation of hazard mitigation plan outcomes will occur at public meetings in each jurisdiction and school district in Allamakee County over the course of the next few months. Meeting times and dates in September are listed below per current information.

The public is encouraged to attend:

• Tuesday, Sept. 5, Waterville City Council Meeting

• Monday, Sept. 11, Postville School Board Meeting

• Monday, Sept. 11, Postville City Council Meeting

• Monday, Sept. 18, Eastern

Allamakee School Board Meeting

For additional information on the plan or to provide feedback directly, contact Regional Planner Michelle Barness at UERPC

at 563-419-6243 or mbarness@ uerpc.org, or Allamakee County Emergency Management Coordinator Corey Snitker at 563-568-4233 or csnitker@ co.allamakee.ia.us.

From the Iowa State Fair...

Top dairy products lead the whey to top State Fair honors

The best Iowa-produced butters and cheeses were chosen in the Iowa Quality Dairy Products competition, judged prior to the start of the 2023 Iowa State Fair. Among those honored are WW Homestead Dairy of Waukon and Prairie Farms of Luana. Hinterland Dairy of Donnellson won Best in Show honors.

Judging is not on a head-to head competition basis but is based on set quality criteria for each of first, second and third places.

Results

Cultured Dairy Products

1 and 2) Country View Dairy, Hawkeye 3 tie) Prairie Farms, Luana, and Country View Dairy, Hawkeye

Cow Cheese

3 tie) Prairie Farms, Luana, and Maytag Dairy Farms, Newton

Cheese Curds

2) WW Homestead Dairy, Waukon

3 tie) Moore Family Farms

Creamery, Maquoketa, and WW Homestead Dairy, Waukon

Dairy Beverages

1 and 2) Country View Dairy, Hawkeye

State Fair ‘Mr. Legs’ Competition crowns winners

The Mr. Legs contest held Aug. 12, on the MidAmerican Energy Stage at the 2023 Iowa State Fair.

Fort Atkinson’s Kendric Langreck represented the Driftless area with the palest legs. Beyond overall leg appearance, several leg divisions were judged during the contest, including thinnest, hairiest, palest, tannest and special winners. For complete results, visit tinyurl.com/4v5bumu5.

State Fair Horseshoe Pitching

Participants from around the country competed in the Iowa Amateurs division, Open Singles division and Open Singles Evening division of the Horseshoe Pitching Tournament held Thursday, Aug. 17, at the Iowa State Fair.

Locally, Rosanne Wicks of Waukon placed sixth in the Iowa Amateurs division. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/4692tmzx.

LAST CHANCE TO QUALIFY!

50 POINT FEATURED DESTINATIONS

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

BITES & SITES SCAVENGER HUNT

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• Collect 200 points to earn your first entry into the grand prize drawing. Each additional 100 points collected earns players additional grand prize drawing entries.

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

20 POINT SELFIE SITES

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

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

Of Decorah’s three, you’ll get points for a selfie at Malanaphy.

About a half-mile HP Trail trek will lead you to this deck. Down the steps you’ll stroll to overlook the hole.

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

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

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

Where Water and River meet, find a sight to fawn over in this county seat. Visiting this former stagecoach inn, you’ll be taken back some years. It was built in 1857 by some of the first MN pioneers.

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

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

A hop and a skip from the Turkey River, you may feel the roar of the mill dam quiver.

Tucked away in the back pocket of this town is a little park, with a peace-on-earth mark. Long before the distillery and soda pop, another brew was made here, and stored in a place where the temp stays the same yearround.

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

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

Built in 1879 to take on grains such as maize, stands this historic structure at the intersection of two MN highways. Between the brick city and Iowa’s swiss land, your selfie game will get a boost when you step inside a raptor’s roost.

A BIKE Win

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All players who earn at least 200 points are entered into the Grand Prize Drawing for a new bicycle from Little River General Store in Lanesboro, MN.

sight. Cast your line and wait for a bite at any Driftless fishing site. Picture yourself painting, hiding or finding a #DecorahRock.

HUNTING FROM HOME?

Here’s your chance at a prize package! All participants solving all 16 of the 20 point clue locations will be entered in a drawing for a prize package from the Driftless Bites and Sites Scavenger Hunt Sponsors. Email your answers to contest@driftlessjournal.com by 9/7/23 at 5:00 p.m. or enter your answers in the form at DriftlessJournal.com

110 W Bridge St., Elkader, IA

THE CREAMERY/ NORDIC LANES 407/403 S. Mill Street, Rushford, MN

TWIN SPRINGS SUPPER CLUB 149 Twin Springs Rd., Decorah, IA

VESTERHEIM NORWEGIAN AMERICAN MUSEUM 520 W Water St., Decorah, IA

WINNESHIEK WILDBERRY WINERY 1966 337th St., Decorah, IA

Clayton County

Heritage Farms

Lew A. Klinge, Jody Wooge and Kirby Klinge of Garnavillo, North Township farm dating back to 1853.

Jim and Heather Meyer of Garber, Mallory Township farm dating back to 1864.

Century Farms

James L. and Mary S. Keehner of Monona, Giard Township farm dating back to 1914.

Lew A. Klinge, Jody Wooge and Kirby Klinge of Garnavillo, North Township farm dating back to 1853.

Donna Plaht and Robert and Connie Plaht of Luana, Grand Meadow Township farm dating back to 1893.

Joyce Thurn and Richard Thurn of Edgewood, Ladomillo Township farm dating back to 1923.

Fayette County

Century Farms

Hal Wilson and Ivy Hagedorn of Waterloo, Illyria Township farm dating back to 1920.

Gerard and Mary Rochford of Sumner, Fremont Township farm dating back to 1901.

Kenneth Wurzer of Waucoma, Auburn Township farm dating back to 1867.

Protivin’s Czech Days Parade happens only once every five years, so the 2023 parade lineup was filled with a wide variety of themed floats, tractors, local groups and more. Over 200 entries made up this year’s parade, including (above) the Turkey Valley Class of 1978 reunion and (right) the Protivin American Legion Post 605. (Driftless Multimedia photos by Kate Klimesh, submitted photo of American Legion)

Garden tour Sept. 12

Master Gardeners of Decorah are hosting a garden tour of Two Little Buds flower farm with speaker and owner, Allie McIntyre on Tuesday, Sept. 12. The event begins at 5:30 p.m., at 2293 Madison Road near Decorah and is open to the public.

Grain Indemnity Fund

assessment, insurance begins Sept. 1

The reinstatement of fees on grain sold to or deposited at Iowa-licensed grain dealers and warehouses as part of the Iowa Grain Depositors and Sellers Indemnity Fund (Grain Indemnity Fund) starts Sept. 1.

“The Grain Indemnity Fund serves as a low-cost insurance policy for Iowa farmers. This program has proven incredibly successful at protecting Iowa farmers from catastrophic financial losses over the last three decades,” said Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig. “Existing Iowa law now requires the fund to be replenished for the first time since 1989. We will continue to work diligently to ensure the financial soundness of the grain industry so that we can prevent failures and protect farmers’ investments.”

Created by the Iowa Legislature in 1986 during the Farm Crisis to provide financial protection to farmers, the Grain Indemnity Fund covers farmers with grain on deposit in Iowa-licensed warehouses and grain sold to state-licensed grain dealers. In the case of a failure of a state-licensed grain warehouse or grain dealer, the Fund will pay farmers 90 percent of a loss on grain up to a maximum of $300,000 per claimant. Over the history of the Grain Indemnity Fund, more than $19 million in claims have been paid to more than 1,600 grain producers. The Fund has generated approximately $9 million in assessed fees, which were last collected in 1989. Since that

time, the Fund was able to recover claim losses from defunct grain dealers and warehouses that when combined with interest earned on the Fund, provided enough additional revenue to prevent the reinstatement of the assessed fees.

Because of claims made to the Grain Indemnity Fund following the failures of Pipeline Foods, LLC of Fridley, MN, Global Processing, Inc. of Kanawha and B&B Farm Store of Jesup within the last two years, the balance of the Fund, after all approved claims have been paid, is expected to be approximately $384,000. Current law requires that if the Fund falls below $3 million, the Grain Indemnity Fund Board must reinstate participation fees for grain dealers and warehouses as well as a ¼ cent per bushel assessment that can be passed on to producers beginning on September 1. As outlined in Iowa Code 203D, the assessment must remain in effect for at least one full year. Current law also requires these fees –which only apply to cash sales and not grain sold on credit sale contracts – to remain active until the Board votes to suspend the collection of fees or the Fund reaches a balance of $8 million.

More information, including handouts for both farmers and industry participants, can be found on the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s website, iowaagriculture.gov.

“Little Czech diggers, dig Czech Days” according to Jestrab Excavating’s float which captured the joy of playing in the dirt as children while indicating they have much bigger equipment to offer.

MISCELLANEOUS

AUCTION CALENDAR

TUESDAY, AUGUST 29

- Online Auction beginning August 18, ending August 29Verne Koenig Estate. 110 Elm St., Decorah. Cedar Valley Iowa Realty and Auction Co. LLC. 641-228-4262. www. CedarValleyAuctions.com

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER

9 - 9:30 a.m. Real Estate, Cars, Collectibles, Tractors & Misc. Wallace & LaFonda McIntyre Estate. 202 East Wilbur St. Hawkeye, Iowa. Sweeney Auction Service. www. sweeneyauctionservice.com Waukon. 563-568-2464.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER

23 - 9 a.m. 194 acres of land, machinery and household.

James P (Jim) McCormick Estate. Waukon, IA. Monroe Auction Service, 563-864-

7346. www.smedrealty.com/ monroe-auctions. Like us on Facebook.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER

7 - 9 a.m. Farm machinery and household. Gary & Diana Gunderson. Postville, IA. Monroe Auction Service, 563864-7346. www.smedrealty. com/monroe-auctions. Like us on Facebook.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 - 8:30 a.m. Machinery Consignment. Sale Held At Sweeney Auction Center, Waukon, IA. Sweeney Auction Service. www.sweeneyauctionservice. com Waukon. 563-568-2464.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER

25 - Guns & Sporting Goods. Sale held at Sweeney Auction Center Waukon, IA. Sweeney Auction Service. www.sweeneyauctionservice.com Waukon. 563-568-2464.

follows:

The Northeast Quarter and the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, all in Section 31, in Township 97 North, Range 10 West of the 5th P.M. in Winneshiek County, Iowa; AND the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest, the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, and the West Half of the East Half of the Northwest Quarter, all in Section 32, all in Township 97 North, Range 10 West of the 5th P.M. in Winneshiek County, Iowa.

The current farm lease has been timely terminated.

a detached garage, a 90’ x 40’ machine shed, a 30’ x 48’ machine shed, 25’ x 36’ machine shed, 20’ x 36’ machine shed, 24’ x 40’ machine shed, a 70’ x 90’ pole barn, as well as additional steel grain storage bins, cribs, and additional buildings. Sale of the building site is conditioned on buyer accepting responsibility to replace septic or demolish the house served by septic, without occupying the house within 180 days of possession, and to execute a binding acknowledgement with the County regarding the same.

The real estate will be offered in 3 parcels. Parcel 1 consists of approximately 182 acres (including road right-of-way) of tillable farm land west of 335th Ave. Parcel 2 consists of the land east of 335th Ave. Parcel 3 consists of the building site and adjacent wood and tillable land, totaling approximately 17.40 taxable acres. Parcel 3 is subject to an ingress-egress easement for the benefit of Parcel 1.Seller will also consider offers for any combination of the parcels, to include all parcels as a combined unit.

The property shall be shown by appointment only by contacting Jerry Bouska, telephone number (563)422-1447. For informational packets and any questions you may have, please contact Attorney John S. Anderson at (563) 3822959.

Written bids shall be submitted to: Anderson, Wilmarth, Van Der Maaten, Fretheim, Evelsizer Olson, Noble, Lynch & Zahasky Law Office

ATTN: John S. Anderson 212 Winnebago Street P.O. Box 450 Decorah, IA 52101-0450 on or before September 22, 2023,

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Smithsonian traveling exhibition to visit Iowa in 2024

Iowans will have an opportunity to bring a traveling exhibit from the world-renowned Smithsonian Institution to their communities next year. “Spark!

Places of Innovation” will come

to Iowa in 2024 through a partnership between the Smithsonian Museum on Main Street program, the State Historical Society of Iowa and the Iowa Humanities Council. The exhibition uses photographs, engaging interactives, videos and augmented reality to explore the unique combination of places, people and circumstances that sparks innovation and reveals why it flourishes in some rural places but not others.

The exhibition will serve as a springboard for local programming in the humanities, sciences and arts that inspire people to learn how innovation has im-

Iowa communities apply now to host exhibition pacted their communities and how they may become innovators themselves. Iowa communities can become part of the exhibit by contacting the Smithsonian at museumonmainstreet.org/ sparkstories and sharing their experiences including: Creating solutions to common rural community challenges; innovating or inventing a new tool or craft; developing cultural programming, art spaces, social justice initiatives, or sparking transformative conversations between people who’d normally not engage with each other. Technological, social, cultural, artistic, or a combination of all of these – innovation is as unique as each community and the Smithsonian would like to hear from Iowans. Find more information and apply online at history.iowa. gov/Humanities through Sept. 8.

Criminal charges filed in Fayette County for child endangerment causing death

After an 11-month investigation by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance from Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), state and county medical examiner’s office and the Fayette County Attorney’s Office, criminal charges were filed against Joshua Rueben Christen, 33, of Postville for child endangerment causing death, a Class “B” felony, of his four-month-old daughter.

The Fayette County Sheriff’s office along with the Elgin Ambulance service responded to a residence on 245th Street North of Elgin on Sept. 2, 2022, for four-month-old female unresponsive and not breathing. The child was transported to Palmer Hospital in West Union where

she was pronounced dead. After an investigation, it was determined that Christen, while caring for the child, was under the influence of a narcotic. An autopsy revealed that the child had methamphetamine in her system at the time of death. It was determined that the defendant knowingly acted in a manner causing the death of his four-month-old daughter by the means of asphyxiation.

Christen has been in the Fayette County Jail since May 3, 2023, on unrelated charges and is awaiting his initial appearance in court on the new charges. If convicted, he could face up to 50 years in prison. This case remains under investigation and more charges may be filed at a later date.

MnDOT to begin using Wireless Emergency Alerts for traveler safety

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has entered into an agreement with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to begin using Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) through the Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS), FEMA’s national system for local alerting that shares emergency information to the public.

WEA shares critical notifications like AMBER alerts with the public, as well as other time-sensitive information during natural disasters or threats to public safety. WEAs provide the ability to send alerts directly to mobile devices without needing an app or separate service.

“The ability to send messages through IPAWS is an important additional tool for MnDOT

NOW HIRING

Farmers Win Coop is currently seeking applicants for these positions:

Custom Applicator

Burr Oak, Cresco East, IA & Spring Grove, MN locations

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

Full-time Grain Attendant

Spring Grove, MN & Hawkeye, IA locations

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• To inspect and deliver grain and related products.

•Maintain equipment on a regular schedule, maintain quality of grain above standards.

• Take customer grain samples.

•Receive grain inventory, store it, and keep it saleable.

Seed Warehouse Attendant

Burr Oak, IA location

The Seed Warehouse Attendant responsibilities involve rotation of inventory and sorting and organizing product.

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

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

to provide real-time information to the traveling public,” said Commissioner Nancy Daubenberger. “Road closures can occur suddenly, especially in severe weather or major crashes on the highway system. With WEA messages, MnDOT will be able to send immediate mobile alerts to people in the vicinity of a highway closure or detour – helping minimize motorists on roadways during winter conditions and aiding law enforcement and emergency personnel in responding to incidents quickly.”

Alerts from MnDOT will typically include a link to 511mn. org (the state’s online road information system) for more information and a simple description of the closure or incident. WEAs will initiate only when state highway or interstate closures of more than four hours are expected due to weather or major crashes or incidents. MnDOT alerts will be sent to all mobile phones within a onemile band around the highway, beginning 10 miles ahead of any closure location. The nature of an emergency could require a larger area for notifications and specifics will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Are you . . .

CREATIVE ORGANIZED RELIABLE AWESOME

If you checked this box and are a good communicator, enjoy problem solving and helping others, we want you on our team! Driftless Multimedia is searching for a

MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE

to work with businesses on their print and digital advertising needs. We pay for sales experience and drive, offer benefits and understand work-life balance.

Flexible scheduling • No nights or weekends • Paid Holidays • PTO • Vision & Dental Equal Opportunity Employer

Interested applicants should send resume to: Driftless Multimedia, Attn: Kate Klimesh, P.O. Box 350, Decorah, IA 52101. Or e-mail: kate.klimesh@ driftlessjournal.com

Wellness Education Promotion Coordinator

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).

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Help Wanted: Fall seasonal work for custom farming business. Class B CDL. Hauling seed from field to farm. Contact Richard. 563-4198373. 34-2-J-pd-12

Now hiring! Join the Bluffton Bar team! We are seeking talented and passionate individuals to join our team. We are looking for cooks, bartenders and outside help to assist with kayak and canoe rentals. Flexible schedule. Stop in or call for further details! 563-735-5738.

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Decorah Law Firm seeking full-time legal secretary.

Assistant Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Allamakee County Secondary Road Department is taking applications for a full time Heavy Equipment/Tractor/Truck

Mechanic out of the Waukon Shop. Applicants shall possess a valid Class A CDL with at least 3 years experience with mechanically maintaining and operating road construction equipment. Satisfactory completion of an accredited diesel/heavy equipment training program with Air Brake, Air Conditioning, and Electrical Certifications preferred. Shall also be able to operate gas and arc welding equipment. Shall have sufficient knowledge of computers for diagnosis and record keeping of machines. Wage $23.50-26.11/ hour DOQ. Successful applicant subject to pre-employment drug/ alcohol/physical testing.

Job application forms are due by 09/08/23 and can be filled out at the Allamakee County Engineer’s Office, 870 4th St. NW, Waukon, IA 52172 or job application and full job description can also be downloaded at www.allamakeecounty.iowa.gov

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The City of Decorah is currently accepting applications for the position of Street Operator for the Decorah Street Department.

DETAILS

Minimum qualifications include high school diploma or equivalent and valid driver’s license with CDL and airbrake endorsement (may obtain within one month of hire). The starting wage range is $23.77$27.66/hr. Position is subject to background check and MVR check.

TO APPLY Application and job description are available at www.decorahia.org or by calling 563-382-2157. Completed applications can be submitted to City Hall (400 Claiborne Drive) during business hours or emailed to City Engineer Jeremy Bril, cityengineer@decorah.iowa

COUNTY ENGINEER

Full-Time Career Opportunities!

WINNESHIEK COUNTY SECONDARY ROADS DEPT

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.

COUNTY ENGINEER

WINNESHIEK COUNTY SECONDARY ROADS DEPT

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 1056 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 or have the ability to be licensed in Iowa within 6 to 8 weeks of hire.

Applications are available on the county website (winneshiekcounty. iowa.gov). Send completed application, resume and references by August 31, 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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Director of TRIO Achievement Program

The Director of TRIO Achievement Program is responsible for the administration and implementation of the grant program to ensure federal objectives and program goals are attained as defined by the U.S. Department of Education and the approved grant. The director will develop strategies to effectively manage programs that support recruitment retention, graduation, and engagement for low-income, first-generation college students and students with disabilities

A Master’s degree in higher education administration, counseling, student personnel, social work, psychology, or related field is required. Also required is at least five years’ experience with TRIO programs or similar projects supporting the success of targeted populations and a proven track record of successful project management and grant management experience. Successful candidate will have demonstrated competency in budget planning and a commitment to lifelong learning and personal growth. Grant writing experience is preferred along with personal experience in overcoming barriers similar to those of students serviced by TRIO.

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 35-4-JP-12

Veterinary Technician Instructor

This full time instructor must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to teach courses in Animal Veterinary Technology. Must be a certified veterinary technician from a certified veterinary technician program as well as have a minimum of 3000 hours (1.5 years) of clinical experience, related animal science work experience or a combination of clinical experience and animal science work experience.

General Ledger Bookkeeper

Perform accounting duties in the preparation, maintenance, and processing of financial transactions and reports. Ensure that financial records are accurate and balanced. Associate degree in accounting or related field, as well as prior work experience in a business setting is also preferred.

Benefits include: Health, dental and vision insurance, vacation and/ or sick leave, retirement and life insurance.

Cresco Center Director

The Director will work directly with high school and adult students to help them determine what they want to do after they graduate high school, partner with local businesses, community organizations, and economic developers to increase workforce and educational participation in the community. Benefits included with this position are health, dental and vision insurance, vacation and sick leave, 14 paid holidays, retirement and life insurance.

College and Career Coach

We are seeking an energetic, self-motivated and passionate individual to join our dynamic team as a College and Career Coach. Northeast Iowa Community College, College and Career Coaches work directly with high school students to help them determine what they want to do after they graduate high school. College and Career Coaches make an impact every day in helping students find their passions, explore work based learning opportunities, and learn more about opportunities after high school.

Please access https://nicc.peopleadmin.com to complete the application online and further information. For more information about NICC visit the NICC website at www.nicc.edu or Human

The Wellness Education and Promotion Coordinator develops, implements, sustains, and assesses campus-wide student wellness promotion practices to create an environment that promotes student success, personal development, and well-being. This position will require periodic evening and weekend work to participate in wellness events and as part of the dean on-call rotation. This 10.5-month position will work August through midJune and be off for a month and a half during the summer.

Bachelor’s Degree required in public wellness, wellness promotion, wellness education, or related fields. Proven ability to provide leadership and problem-solving skills in analyzing wellness promotion needs of emerging adults, especially college student. Trained as a BASICS/CASICS Facilitator or willingness to receive training

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

Luther College seeks to build a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students. Luther College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and persons of diverse ethnic backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply. We value the input of multiple viewpoints and perspectives to create an academic community rich with cultural, social, and intellectual diversity.

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

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Program Coordinator, College Ministries

Luther College is seeking a Program Coordinator for College Ministries.

The Program Coordinator supports the day-to-day functions of the Office for College Ministries and is a core partner in ministry with the college pastor, college organist, and other ministry leaders. The Program Coordinator manages office operations and implements College Ministries programming for the Luther College campus and wider community.

The Program Coordinator serves as supervisor for work study students, a resource for volunteer leaders, a point of communication with campus and community members seeking assistance/collaboration with College Ministries, and as liaison to local churches and ELCA ministry partners.

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent experience. Exceptional computer skills with experience in Google Workspace, Microsoft Word & Excel, Canva, Zoom, and various social media applications. Experience working in higher education, church administration, or office administration 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

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Boiler Operator/ Maintenance Mechanic

Luther College seeks applications for a full-time Heating Plant Boiler Operator/Maintenance Mechanic. The Boiler Operator will operate the College heating plant in such a manner as to provide constant uninterrupted supply of steam to the Luther campus. You will also learn how to monitor the campus building automation system to identify operational issues, work cooperatively throughout campus solving building system HVAC issues, and monitor the Aquatic Center for proper water treatment. Training will be provided to interested individuals.

High School Diploma is required along with mechanical or electrical background. Must obtain or be willing to obtain Boiler Operator 1 and Boiler Operator 2 certificates, Certified Pool Operators certificate, and State of Iowa Private School or College Routine Maintenance Specialty License and a valid driver’s license.

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

Luther College seeks to build a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students. Luther College is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and persons of diverse ethnic backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply. We value the input of multiple viewpoints and perspectives to create an academic community rich with cultural, social, and intellectual diversity.

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

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Maintenance Mechanic/ Plumber

Luther College is seeking a full-time Maintenance Mechanic/Plumber who will perform all types of building maintenance and repair that is generated from the facilities services work order system. This position performs building maintenance and repair that is generated from the facilities services work order system. A majority of the work will be related to plumbing, heating and air conditioning systems. Training will be provided to interested individuals.

High School Diploma and four years of formal working experience in installation and repair in the following areas: plumbing, heating, steam, and air conditioning is required. A valid driver’s license and computer skills to access web-based work order system, building automation system and e-mail are also required.

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

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

Abundance of experience as TV will rely on seven letter winners

After tying for the Upper Iowa Conference title last season, the Turkey Valley volleyball team is looking to remain at the top of its game and make some noise in the postseason in 2023.

Pushing the girls to accomplish their goals are head coach Shelbie Balk who is in her second season with the Trojans.

At her side is assistant Ashley Walz.

Big goals

The Trojans of 2022 relied on five letter winners and a big senior class to push for a top spot in the league.

Utilizing the athletes, the Trojans finished 7-1 in the Upper Iowa Conference, tying for first with Clayton Ridge.

While there was a high of the UIC success, Turkey Valley struggled at tournaments throughout the season. When it came time for the postseason, the Trojans lost a heartbreaker 3-1 by sets of 25-23, 24-26, 1125 and 23-25.

Turkey Valley ended the year 17-16 overall.

As a team, the Trojans served 1,418-for-1,569 for a 90.4 serve efficiency. They also had 194 aces. They produced 655 kills on 2,404 attack attempts, with 591 assists, 1,600 digs and 177 total blocks (49 solo, 128 assists).

Big class gone

The Trojans graduated seven players off last year’s squad, including first team All-UIC Brianna Busta who was second on the team in kills with 127, 54 total blocks (16 solo, 38 assists), 100 digs and served 238for-271 with 32 aces.

Also gone are All-UIC honorable mention selections Olivia Snyder and Clare Courtney. Snyder, who was an outside hitter, provided 82 kills and 11 total blocks during her senior campaign and was 91-for-102 at the service line. As a defensive specialist, Courtney finished the season with 221 digs and was 130-for-152 in serving with 13 aces. Right-side hitter, Jacqlyn Schmitt also graduated, having garnered 72 kills. Other graduates included Alison Leibold, Sierra Morris and Abigail Schmitt.

Strong players

“We have a strong founda-

Members of the 2023 Turkey Valley varsity volleyball team are (front, l-r) Morgan Vsetecka, Alexis Elsbernd, Karstyn Lukes, Layni Schuchhardt, Addison Steinlage; (middle) Head Coach Shelbie Balk, Annika Bodensteiner, Delaney Busta, Adriana Tiedt, Kinsey Reicks, Maici Weber, Assistant Coach Ashley Walz; (back) Ryann Schmitt, Halle Weber and Mariah Throndson. (Driftless Multimedia photos by Becky Walz)

tion that we built last year,”

said Coach Balk. “We all have the same goal and are determined to achieve it. Our team has persistence which has made us more prepared for the start of the season. Frustration and doubt can be any team’s concern and tension can mount when a team lacks a resource to be effective.”

The Trojans have seven letter winners back. Leading the way are seniors Adriana Tiedt, Halle Weber, Mariah Throndson and Ryann Schmitt.

Tiedt, an outside hitter, led the team in kills with 175. She also had 266 digs and served 155-for-182 with 26 aces to earn first team All-UIC honors as a junior. Libero H. Weber came up with a team-high 423 digs as a junior and was a second-team All-UIC honoree. She also went 305-for-319 in serves with 37 aces. Throndson put her time in as a setter on the court

Returning letter winners on the Turkey Valley volleyball court this season will be (front, l-r) Mariah Throndson, Halle Weber, Morgan Vsetecka; (back) Kinsey Reicks, Maici Weber, Ryann Schmitt and Adriana Tiedt.

last season and provided 160 assists and served 169-for-188 with 19 aces. Schmitt had eight kills, four digs and served 5-for6. Juniors back with a letter are Kinsey Reicks and Morgan Vsetecka, along with sophomore Maici Weber. Playing a middle hitter position, Reicks powered down 70 kills and had 39 total blocks (15 solo, 24 assists) and came up with 53 digs. Vsetecka garnered 34 digs during her sophomore season and was 14-for-18 at the service line. M. Weber will once again be on the court as one of the Trojans’ setters and a right side hitter. As a freshman she dished out 348 assists and hammered down 74 kills, while coming up with 189 digs and serving 251for-275 with 43 aces.

Rounding out the roster are juniors Layni Schuchhardt (RS), Delaney Busta (MH/ RS), Alexis Elsbernd (DS); and

sophomores Addison Steinlage (S), Annika Bodensteiner (MH/ OH) and Karstyn Lukes (MH).

From Balk’s view

“We are a team that will travel the tough road and want nothing more than to play the game we love and have fun. Learning patience and knowing how to play smart to be effective is important. We know that no team is perfect and it is going to take constant hard work for our defense and offense to be solid,” noted Coach Balk. “Sometimes goals must be modified due to the limitations the team is working under. For example, we aren’t the tallest team, so we can’t get frustrated about something we cannot change. We are excited for a new season to start and can’t wait for the challenges ahead.”

The Trojans opened their season Monday, Aug. 28, at home against MFL MarMac and New Hampton.

Seniors leading the Decorah girls’ swim and dive team in 2023 are (l-r) Jorja Folkedahl, Annie Ondrashek, Joey Vobr, Cori Timm, Noami Simon, Brenna Parker, Kendra Elsbernd and Faith Starrett. (Photo courtesy of Tami Bohr)

Swimmers kick off season

The Decorah girls’ swim and dive season kicked off Thursday with a dual at Mason City in a close race with the Riverhawks. Then the Vikes dove into the water against some stiff competition at the Ram Relays hosted by Dubuque Hempstead Saturday, finishing seventh.

At Mason City

With a large, yet young team, the Vikes put up a good effort against the Riverhawks but fell 102 to 81.

“We swam well, had lots of pleasant surprises with effort, attitude and results,” said Coach Loran Storts.

In varsity action, Cori Timm won the one-meter diving competition by scoring 161.35 points. Teammate Ava Carolan took second with 137.95 points.

The Vikes were shut out of any other gold medals, coming up second in 10 of the other 11 events.

Varsity results

200 medley relay – 2. Avalea

Burns, Brenna Parker, Isabella

Sailor, Liz Bucksa, 2:05.66; 4. Kendra Elsbernd, Naomi Kutz, Jorja

Folkedahl, Aubree Gesing, 2:22.22

200 free – 2. Joey Vobr, 2:22.40;

5. Annie Ondrashek, 2:43.13; 6.

Faith Starrett, 2:44.92

200 IM – 2. Burns, 2:35.73;

4. Autumn Schmitt, 3:07.51; 5.

TV volleyball schedule

Aug. 29 at New Hampton triangular (JJV/JV), 6 p.m.

Aug. 31 at Decorah (JJV/JV), 6 p.m.

Sept. 2 at New Hampton tnmt. (varsity), 8 a.m.

Sept. 9 at Crestwood tnmt. (varsity), 9 a.m.

Sept. 9 at New Hampton tnmt. (JV), 9 a.m.

Sept. 12 vs. South Winn, 5 p.m.

Sept. 14 vs. North Fayette Valley, 5 p.m.

Sept. 16 at Waukon tnmt. (varsity), 9 a.m.

Sept. 18 at Don Bosco, 6 p.m.

Sept. 19 at Kee High, 5 p.m.

Sept. 26 at MFL MarMac, 5 p.m.

Sept. 28 vs. Clayton Ridge, 5 p.m.

Oct. 3 at Central Elkader, 5 p.m.

Oct. 5 at Postville, 5 p.m.

Oct. 7 at Riceville tnmt. (varsity), 9 a.m.

Oct. 10 vs. West Central, 5 p.m.

Area high school football standings

1:08.08; 4. Sydney Thompson, 1:12.32; 5. Sailor, 1:15.17 100 breast – 2. Burns, 1:15.11; 4. Parker, 1:22.64; 5. Kutz, 1:26.63; 7. Bentley, 1:35.23 400 free relay – 2. Bucksa, Bentley, Vobr, Luzum, 4:32.61; 3. Ondrashek, Lubahn, Folkedahl, Gesing, 5:00.82; 4. Thompson, McKenzie Tollefson, Naomi Simon, Baker, 5:10.44; 6. Schmitt, Serenity Easler, Kutz, Hahn, 6:12.10 Ram Relays

Experience in the water showed as the Vikes tallied just 35 points in Saturday’s Ram Relays hosted by Dubuque Hempstead. Cedar Falls ran away with the title with 96 points as Dubuque Senior was the runner-up with 80. A close third was Bettendorf with 76 while Wahlert Catholic was fourth with 56. Rounding out the field in sixth was Hempstead with 53, followed by Decorah. Individual race results were not provided at press time. Back in the water

The Vikings will head back to Dubuque Hempstead Tuesday, Aug. 29, for a triangular with the Rams and Waterloo West beginning at 6 p.m.

SW netters slighted in triangular

The South Winn Warriors (0-2, 0-0 UIC) opened up the volleyball season on Thursday evening at the Dunkerton triangular with Hudson and Dunkerton.

The Warriors faced Dunkerton (1-1) in the opening match and couldn’t quite overcome some early deficits in the two-set loss, 20-25 and 22-25.

South Winn came away with 10 total kills against the Raiders, led by Abby Wagner and Katrina Hageman with three apiece. Dishing out the assists were Ella Theis and Avery Luzum with five and four, respectively. K. Hageman provided stellar defense with a team-high seven digs and went 9-for-9 at the service line. At the net, Ivey Franzen had a pair of solo blocks and one assist to lead the way in addition to serving 4-for-4.

In the second match, a strong Hudson (4-1) team came out clicking in set one with the 25-15 victory, but the Warriors made them work in the second set, nearly closing out a win before dropping the set 25-21.

Among the 20 kills collected versus the Pirates, K. Hageman hammered out seven to lead the attack, while Kiara Bullerman pounded down four. Once again it was Luzum handing out assists with seven with Theis providing six. Defensively

K. Hageman and Allison Hageman each had seven digs while freshman Chloe Wiltgen provided another five. As a team, the Warriors were 33for-35 in serves, led by Wiltgen

who went 9-for-9.

“This is always an opening matchup where we know we will see good competition. Both these teams offer strong offenses and force us to play defense and serve receive well. We had a lot of positives throughout the evening but consistency was an issue with us in some facets of the game that we will have to improve upon to pull out some close set wins. We walked away with the right mindset that we will get better at upcoming practices and be prepared the next time we take the floor,” said Coach Alex Smith.

The next time to catch the Warriors in competition is Thursday, Aug. 31, at home as South Winn hosts a quadrangular with Central Elkader, Crestwood and Waukon at 5 p.m.

Stats vs. Dunkerton

Kills – Abby Wagner 3; Katrina Hageman 3; Kiara Bullerman 2; Addison Timp 1; Ivey Franzen 1

Assists – Ella Theis 5; Avery Luzum 4 Blocks (assist-solo) – Franzen (2-1); Timp (3-0); Wagner (1-0)

Digs – K. Hageman 7; Humpal 3; Allison Hageman 3; Theis 2; Luzum 2

Serving (success/attempts) –

K. Hageman (9-9); Luzum (7-8); Franzen (4-4); Humpal (3-5); Theis (3-6)

Aces – Humpal 1; Theis 1

Stats vs. Hudson Kills – K. Hageman 7; Bullerman 4; Humpal 3; Wagner 3; Franzen 2; Luzum 1 Assists – Luzum 7; Theis 6; Wagner 1; K. Hageman 1 Blocks (assist-solo) –Bullerman (1-0); Wagner (1-0); Timp (1-0); Franzen (1-0) Digs – K. Hageman 7; A. Hageman 7; Chloe Wiltgen 5; Theis 4; Humpal 2; Luzum 2; Wagner 2 Serving (success/attempts) –Wiltgen (9-9); Humpal (7-8); Wagner (4-4); K. Hageman (3-3); Theis (56); Luzum (3-3); Rachel Meyer (2-2)

Aces – Wagner 1

Suiting up on the Turkey Valley junior varsity squad for the 2023 season are (front, l-r) Jenna Throndson, Annika Bodensteiner, Ella Ives, Karstyn Lukes, Theresa Hanson; (back) Adysen Wurzer, Raelen Manderfield, Alexis Elsbernd, Addison Steinlage and Coach Ashley Walz.

Ready to take the volleyball court in JJV action for Turkey Valley are (front, l-r) Karsyn Reicks, Emersyn Hoffert, Ellaney Bodensteiner, Miyah Byrne; (back) Addison Lutgen, Makinley Lutgen, Anna Reicks, Ava Kuennen and Coach Ashley Walz. (Driftless Multimedia photos by Becky Walz)

Katrina Hageman

Trojans roll over Coon Rapids-Bayard 38-28

A pair of third quarter touchdowns broke the contest open Saturday afternoon as the young Turkey Valley football team (1-0) defeated Coon Rapids-Bayard in a game played at West Des Moines Valley Stadium. The Trojans outlasted the Crusaders, 38-28.

How it went

Early on the Coon Rapids-Ba-

yard offense showed a spark, capping off a 65-yard drive in the Trojan end zone to score first. Undeterred, Turkey Valley was slow and methodical as the Trojans moved the ball 47 yards on 14 plays to score with 1:39 remaining in the first to tie the game at 6-6. The Crusaders opened the second period driving down the field however the “bend

Warriors stopped by Starmont

The opportunity was there, but the South Winn football team (0-1) couldn’t seize the chance Friday night, falling to Starmont (1-0) at home, 14-9.

“We came out and established a nice opening drive but came up empty on the scoreboard. Unfortunately we had that issue multiple times throughout the game. Defensively we played well enough to win, just gave up a couple of big plays that lead or turned into Starmont scores,” said Coach Jason Ohrt.

So close South Winn looked to strike first as the Warriors marched down the field but turned it over in the red zone. As the two squads went back and forth, neither could finish a drive leaving the scoreboard empty in the first quarter.

In the second, the Stars utilized a big pass to push their way toward the end zone, finishing on a four-yard scamper. SW answered later just before half to cut Starmont’s lead to four as Carson Streeter the pigskin through the uprights on a 23-yard field goal.

After the break, the Warriors went back to work moving the ball well and capitalized with Parker Timp busting through the line from the one-yard line to give South Winn a 9-7 advantage. However, a fourth quarter Starmont touchdown on a 29-yard run put the Stars in control and the win of the season opener.

Highlights

The Warriors had 232 yards rushing and 35 passing for 278 total. Starmont had 126 yards total.

Individually, Timp rushed 28 times for 129 yards. Nolan Sabelka had 68 yards on the

but don’t break” defense of the Trojans held Coon Rapids-Bayard out of the end zone until the 9:08 mark. Back on the attack, TV ticked off the yards highlighted by a 25-yard run by Oliver Schmitt, who ultimately pulled down a pass to tie the game back up at 12-12. A big Crusader kick-off return was stalled midfield by freshman Jordan Kriener before JD Kruse picked off a pass to put the ball back in the Trojans’ hands. A few short plays later a TV fumble gave the pigskin to Coon Rapids-Bayard but time ran off the clock before the Crusader could reach the goal line.

The two teams swapped possession to start the third period before the Trojan offense got rolling again from the Crusader’s 25-yard line. Always a workhorse in the game, O. Schmitt finished the nine-play drive in the end zone, putting TV out front 20-12. The Red and White were presented with a golden opportunity when Logan Busta recovered a fumble at the Crusader 22-yard line.

A few short plays later, Burke Busta spun his way out of a tackle at the 15-yard line and made his way over the goal line for a 26-12 Trojan lead.

A late third-quarter interception by Schmitt gave TV more hope to score but it wasn’t meant to be as the Trojans were forced to punt two plays into the final period. As the Crusaders looked to make their move down the field, Kruse got his second pick of the game and brought the pigskin back inside the Coon Rapids-Bayard 10yard line, setting up an 8-yard touchdown run by L. Busta. A 54-yard pass by the Crusaders brought the opposing team back to the end zone and a 32-20 TV lead. O. Schmitt then darted untouched seven yards for his third touchdown of the game and put TV out front 38-20 with 2:45 left to play. Coon RapidsBayard would have another go at it, scoring with 1:51 remaining, but it would be too little too late as the Trojans won, 38-28. Individual stats were unavailable at press time.

Turkey Valley’s Oliver Schmitt (22) pushes a Coon Rapids-Bayard defender out of the way as he looks down field for running room. Also pictured are Caleb Kurtenbach (5) and Logan Busta (1). (Photo courtesy of Leah Kruse)

Dynamic offense; Vikes best Indians 32-6

It was an offensive shootout for the Decorah football team (1-0) Friday night with the Vikes rolling out with nearly 400 yards of offense to defeat Waukon (0-1) at home 32-6.

ground while Brady Ohrt had 40.

On defense, Evan Monroe led the way with three solo and two assisted stops. Kyle Kuboushek had six total stops including two solo tackles and 1.5 tackles for a loss. Ohrt was there for 4.5 total tackles with a pair of solo stops and one interception. Brody Tieskoetter also had an interception for the Warriors.

This Friday Opening up district play, the Warriors welcome North Butler to Calmar Friday, Sept. 1, with kick-off set for 7 p.m.

Scoring sequence

1st Quarter None

2nd Quarter Starmont – 4 yd. run (PAT)

SW – Carson Streeter 23-yd. FG

3rd Quarter

SW – Parker Timp 1-yd. run

4th Quarter Starmont – 29-yd. run (PAT)

Game stats Total yards: South Winn 278; Starmont 126

Passing (comp/att/yds): Braiden Todd (2-6, 27 yds., 1INT); Brady Ohrt (1/5, 8 yds.)

Rushing (att/yds): Parker Timp

(28-129, 1 TD); Nolan Sabelka (768); Ohrt (7-40); Todd (1-7); Kyle Kuboushek (4-4); Carson Streeter

(1-(-5)

Receiving (att/yds/TD): C.

Streeter (2-27); Brody Tieskoetter

(1-8)

“This win was a great way to start the season as Waukon is always tough and prepared. They came out and had a couple really good drives, but our defense was able to hold them out of the endzone early on. Coach Tangen had them prepared for the things they traditionally do and what they do is hard to defend,” noted Coach Pat Trewin. “We are proud of the preparation and effort of our guys. It is great to win a rivalry game.”

Light it up

Following a scoreless first quarter, the Vikes went to work, scoring on the first play of the second period on a 75-yard run by Dakota Johnson. Stellar Decorah defense kept Waukon pinned deep in their own territory and forced the Indians to punt from their own end zone, setting up a short field at the Waukon 31-yard line. Five plays later, Viking Gavin Groux found an open path from the 4-yard line across the goal line to give Decorah its second score of the quarter. A fumble recovered by Decorah’s Brody Hanson at the Indian 9-yard line set up the final score of the half with quarterback Louis Bucksa connecting with Kelley Gates, giving the Vikes a 19-0 halftime lead.

Waukon returned to the field in the second half with determination and grit, chewing up 80 yards on the first possession on 12 plays to score its lone touchdown of the game. The Vikings quickly put a plan in motion with Johnson weaving through traffic for a 70-yard touchdown and a 25-6 lead. Decorah’s Johnson capped off the night

ABOVE: Dakota Johnson (11) pulls a Waukon player with him into an open field in Decorah’s opener Friday night as Andrew Rhodes (52), Brady Bohner (68) and other Vikings tie up the Indian defense.

BELOW: Andrew Rhodes pursues the Indian quarterback in spite of the work of a Waukon player. (Driftless Multimedia photos by Becky Walz)

Up next

The Vikes will entertain West Delaware, who has defeated Decorah the past two seasons, Friday, Sept. 1, at 7:30 p.m., in another non-district contest at home.

Quarter None 2nd Quarter Decorah – Dakota Johnson 75yd. run (Jimmy Valdez PAT) Decorah – Gavin Groux 1-yd. run (PAT failed) Decorah – Louis Bucksa 9-yd. pass to Kelley Gates (PAT failed)

3rd Quarter Waukon – 18-yd. pass (PAT failed)

Decorah – D. Johnson 70-yd. run (PAT failed)

4th Quarter Decorah – D. Johnson 46-yd. run (Brayden Wemark PAT)

Game stats

Total yards: Decorah 371; Waukon 248

Passing (comp/att/yds): Louis

Bucksa (2-8, 22 yds., 1 TD, 1 INT)

Rushing (att/yds): Dakota Johnson (13-234, 3 TD); Tommy Sexton (8-64); Trevor Kuennen (219); Garrett Waskow (2-12); Bucksa (3-11); Gatlin Dahlberg (2-8); Gavin

Groux (2-3, 1 TD); Cade Averhoff (2-2)

Receiving (att/yds/TD): Groux (3-13); Kelley Gates (1-9, 1 TD)

Tackles (solo-assist): Kaiden

Quandahl (3-1); Brady Benzing (2-

with his third touchdown run of the game on a 46-yard scamper in the fourth to put an exclamation point on the night and the win, 32-6.

Numbers game

Dakota Johnson and the offensive line had an excellent game with the senior carrying the pigskin for 234 yards. Tommy Sexton was another big rusher with 64 yards on eight carries.

“It has been a long time since we have had a back gain over 200 yards in a game. Also, the

defensive line played very well. Coach Bucksa rotated many guys in on the line to keep them fresh and they responded with high effort and great play. It is nice to have 35 varsity players with so many who can play at a high level of intensity and skill,” said Coach Trewin. On defense, Gatlin Dahlberg had three solo tackles and four assists, while Trevor Kuennen had a pair of solo stops and five assists. Andrew Rhodes was there for three solo tackles, two assists and two sacks.

Tackles (total): Aiden Feickert

(1.5); Sabelka (1.0); Todd (1.0); Eric Kriener (2.5); Ohrt (4.5);

Tieskoetter (1.0); Cody Meyer

(1.5); Timp (1.5); Kuboushek (6.0);

Tristen Bodensteiner (0.5); Brandon Kriener (0.5); Evan Monroe (4.0); Shayde Wermers (1.5)

Interceptions (no/return yds):

Ohrt 1; Tieskoetter 1 Punts (att/yds): Todd (1-20)

Kick-offs (att/yds): C. Streeter

(3-160, 1 TB, 1 FG)

Kick-off returns (att/yds): Sabelka (2-31); C. Streeter (1-21)

2); Groux (3-1); Jeron Feuerhelm (1-1); Johnson (3-2); Creed Monroe (1-0); Dahlberg (3-4); Carter Dlhy (0-1); Sexton (2-1); T. Kuennen (25); Andrew Rhodes (3-2); Kaiden Youngblood (1-0); Bradan Darling (1-0); Brody Hanson (1-2); Landon Kuennen (0-1); Brady Bohner (02); Cash Riehle (0-1); Keaton Orris (2-2); William Hahn (0-1); Jackson Pipho (2-0); Gates (2-0); Noah Milburn (2-1)

Fumble recoveries: Hanson 1

Punts (att/yds): Milburn (3-116)

Punt returns (att/yds): Groux (2-39)

Kick-offs (att/yds): Brayden

Wemark (6-345, 3 TB)

Kick-off returns (att/yds): Johnson (2-42)

Decorah netters hit the road for competition

With the first full week of matches under the belt, the Decorah volleyball team (4-3) saw some highs and lows in non-conference action.

Stats for all contests will be available online at www.driftlessjournal.com.

On the road

Decorah suffered its first hiccup of the season Thursday against North Fayette Valley (2-0), falling 3-1 (26-24, 22-25, 2125 and 17-25).

The Vikes had 45 kills, 138 attack attempts, 42 assists, 63 digs and served 78for-88 with 14 aces.

Lydia Frank served 13-for-13 while Sara Johanningmeier was 15-for-16, each collecting an ace. Sophomore McKinley Massman went 14-for-15 with five aces, four kills and three digs.

At the net, Leah Holland had 13 kills and three block assists to go with six digs. Kelby Kerndt provided 10 kills and Maddy Fromm finished the day with nine along with 25 assists and 12 digs. Junior Ellie Rolfs led the defense with 18 digs and was 14-for-17 at the service line with

a trio of ace serves.

Early Bird Tourney

Saturday the Vikes competed in the Charles City Early Bird tournament and went 3-2 for the day.

In its 2-1 loss (19-21, 21-13, 12-15) to Iowa Falls-Alden, Decorah tallied 17 kills with 16 assists and 38 dig. The Vikes served 44-for-52 with six aces as well. Holland hammered down seven kills to lead the way with Thompson and M. Fromm each dishing out seven assists. Rolfs was steady defensively with 11 digs while Rolfs was 12-for-14 at the service line with two aces to accompany Johanningmeier’s 13-for-15 and two ace performance.

Set scores of 23-21, 21-23 and 15-9 led to a 2-1 victory over Riceville, where the Vikes served 57-for-61 with nine aces led by Johanningmeier who was 13-for-13 with a trio of ace serves. Massman was also perfect at the line at 12-for-12 with three aces while M. Fromm was 17-for-18 with three aces.

Decorah defeated Mason City 2-1 by sets of 21-9, 19-21 and 15-8 for win two on the day, finishing with 27 kills, 26 as-

sists, 31 digs and serving 50-for-53. Leading the charge with seven and six kills respectively were Holland and Massman with M. Fromm handing out 14 assists. Rolfs came away with eight digs.

Squaring off with NEIC foe Charles City, Decorah dropped a 2-0 match by sets of 17-21 and 7-21. The Vikes managed 11 kills with Holland accounting for six of them and Rolfs finished the match with 14 digs. At the service line the Vikes were 22-for-25 with M. Fromm going 5-for-5 to lead the way.

In the final match of the day, the Vikes scratched out its third 2-1 win of the day by sets of 21-23, 21-16 and 15-6 over Hampton-Dumont-CAL. Decorah tallied 27 kills in the match with Massman setting the pace with seven followed by Holland and M. Fromm who had six apiece. M. Fromm also dished out a team-high 18 assists and was 8-for-9 in serving.

This week

Decorah hosts Saint Ansgar Tuesday, Aug. 29, at 7:15 p.m.

Trojan senior Burke Busta (9) looks for some running room as offensive guard Russell Nieman holds up a Crusader defender. (Photo courtesy of Leah Kruse)

Warrior junior Nolan Sabelka races by a Starmont defender up an open field during Friday’s season opener in Calmar. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

South Winn’s Parker Timp is drug down in an open field by Starmont defenders as Braiden Todd (4) and Brandon Kriener (64) watch the play unfold. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

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

Preserve the Taste of Summer: Fermentation Workshop

Learn all the basics of smallbatch fermentation and making sauerkraut at a food preservation workshop on Sept. 14, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The workshop offered at Oneota Co-op Kitchen Classroom in Decorah is part of ISU Extension and Outreach’s Preserve the Taste of Summer program led by Jill Weber, Human Sciences Specialist in Food

and Health with ISU Extension and Outreach.

Participants will learn the history of fermentation, become familiar with a variety of fermented vegetables, learn how to do small batch fermentation in mason jars and potential fermentation problems and take home some started sauerkraut.

“These workshops are fun and helpful for beginning food preserv-

ers as well as experienced individuals who ferment foods,” said Weber. “We provide the most up-to-date science and guidelines for vegetable fermentation.” Participants can register and pay for the workshop at: https://go.iastate.edu/0Z2IFW

To learn more or with questions, contact Jill Weber at jrweber@ iastate.edu or 319-234-6811.