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Decorah Leader earns armfuls of awards at 2025 state newspaper contest Staff at the Decorah Leader were pleased to come away with almost two dozen awards during the annual Iowa Better Newspaper Contest, which was held Thursday, Feb. 6 in Des Moines. The Decorah Leader earned 23 separate honors, including nine first place awards, two Best of Class Advertising Awards and a second place General Excellence Award, which is awarded based on total points earned in each of the contest’s five newspaper classifications. The Decorah Leader competes in the state’s largest class of weekly publications.

Though The Driftless is not a newspaper of record and is not eligible to compete in the annual state newspaper contest, some of The Decorah Leader’s award-winning advertising may appear in both publications. A

Decorah Leader ad designer Kayla Thompson was selected as Best Ad Designer in the Weekly Class III category. Thompson’s work also earned four first place awards and one third place. limited number of area press releases and original news items from The Decorah Leader may

Staff at the Decorah Leader brought home nine first place award plaques and a Best in Class Advertising award from the 2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest recently. Pictured (from left to right) are News Editor Seth Boyes, Production Manager Samantha Ludeking, Production Associate Crystal Busch and Staff Writer Denise Lana. also appear in The Driftless from time to time. Readers are encouraged to subscribe to The

Decorah Leader in order to stay up to date with full news articles and numerous community

announcements each week. See a full list of awards and how to subscribe on page 8.

OVCO to perform Sunday

The Oneota Valley Community Orchestra will present “Capriccio Espagnol” at 3 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 23 in the Decorah High School Auditorium. The program will feature musical selections from around the world. The concert is free and open to the public.

The orchestra is sponsored by the Marion E. Jerome Foundation and the Depot Outlet.

Further support is provided by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Iowa Arts Council.

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A member of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service helps local children build a bald eagle nest at last year’s event. (Photos courtesy of Deb Warren Photography)

Public invited to cross the river for annual Eagle Day The public is invited to attend the 15th annual Eagle Day, which will be held from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 1 at the Village Community Center on State Highway 35 – The Great River Road — in Ferryville, Wisconsin. Ferryville is located in Pool 9, which is home to over 200 active bald

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This year, Friends of Pool 9 will introduce Wood Duck box adoption, allowing children to adopt a wood duck box for free, and choose to install it themselves or have a volunteer place it on the river before tracking their box’s activity on Facebook. Every child who adopts a box will recieve a free hoodie from Friends of Pool 9.

Event highlights For the first time, a golden eagle will be featured alongside other raptors from River Valley Raptors of Buffalo City, Wisconsin, during the live raptor program at 10:30 a.m.

Decorah Raptor Resource Project (12:00 PM) – John Howe and Amy Ries with the Decorah Raptor Resource Project will present “Eagles of the Mississippi River” at noon and shar insights into eagle families along the river.

A program entitled “Waterfowl Safari: A beginners guide to duck identification on the Upper Mississippi River,” will take place at 1 p.m., and visitors are invited to learn about local waterfowl with experts from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

Visitors can also watch and participate as an eagle nest is built during a demonstration at 10:15 a.m., and attendees can also test their owl-calling skills at 11:30 a.m. as part of a hooting contest.

Student involvement and art awards Middle school students from the cities of De Soto and Seneca will display their bald eagle-themed art and science projects, competing in categories such as creativity, most informative, judges’ choice and most artistic.

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A special 16-by-20 metal print of a bald eagle in flight, donated by local photographers Deb and Don Warren, will be raffled off during Eagle Day on March 1 in Ferryville, Wisconsin.

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Prizes and giveaways Attendees may fill out a comment card for a chance to win door prizes, including gift certificates from local businesses as well as other prizes. A special 16-by-20 metal print of a bald eagle in flight, donated by local photographers Deb and Don Warren, will also be raffled off.

Proceeds will support the annual Eagle Day events and help keep the event free to the public for years to come.

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Groups in Ukraine weave camouflage nets that help protect troops and equipment. (Photo submitted)

Event will raise funds to support Ukraine Local Decorah businesses and others will partner to host a fundraiser Monday, Feb. 24 at The Landing Market in Decorah – the same date on which Russian forces began a fullscale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Funds raised during the event will be put toward materials used in creating protective camouflage netting for Ukrainians on the frontlines.

The fundraiser will feature a traditional Ukrainian meal, a beer developed with locally grown Ukrainian wheat and a raffle of Ukrainian cake and meat. Food will be served from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. or until supplies run out.

The meal, prepared by Ukrainian native and Luther College Professor of Anthropology Maryna B. Nading, her husband Scott and close friends, will feature a Ukrainian smoked brat from Twin Cities-based Kramarczuk’s on a

bun; T-Bock’s potato salad; and homemade Ukrainian-style stewed sauerkraut. The meal will be available for $15 per person. A children’s meal of a hot dog on a bun and chips will also be available for $5. Ukrainian candy and small souvenirs will be available for donations. Participants may also enter a raffle to win prizes, including a Kyiv Cake and a Kramarczuk’s Holiday Gift Box. Freewill donations will also be accepted. Reservations are not required.

All proceeds will help support Maskuty and Masknet, two volunteer groups in and around Nading’s hometown of Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine. The two groups weave camouflage nets, which help protect troops and equipment, such as evacuation buses and supply trucks.

A small portion of funds will go to help Volunteers of Podillia, a group that repairs cars for units on the frontlines.

CONSTRUCTION ON THE NEW CLINIC AND SURGICAL ADDITIONS AT WINNMED in Decorah have largely transitioned indoors. The hospitals' board of trustees recently approved changes to the project schedule and costs as crews take on aspects of the project which required additional time and resources. Contractors hope to keep the project timeline as close to its original schedule as possible and plan to credit the hospital for the recently approved extension if work is completed as initially expected. (Photos by Seth Boyes) Full article and photos in the February 13 Decorah Leader, available in print and online at decorahleader.com.

LifeServe to host two local blood drives LifeServe Blood Center will be hosting two blood drives in Decorah next month. The first will take place from noon to 5 p.m. Monday, March 24 at Pulpit Rock Brewing Company in Decorah. The second will take place from 12:30-5:30 p.m.

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Luther College to commemorate Black History Month with series of events Luther College will host events to commemorate Black History Month in February. The events include a distinguished lecture, a film screening, a dance performance and several social gatherings at local businesses. The events are open to the public.

“Black History Month honors the resilience, brilliance and contributions of African Americans and others of the African diaspora who have shaped our nation and our world,” said Robert Clay, diversity, equity and inclusion officer and assistant to the president for community engagement at Luther. “We are called beyond Black History Month to uplift the profound legacies of African Americans who contributed to the fabric of

this country, fought for justice and equality that has benefited all, while inspiring us to take meaningful action in our communities and carry this legacy forward.”

Ailey II, the renowned second company of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, performed in the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall this month.

Cameron C. Beatty, associate professor in the educational leadership and policy studies department at Florida State University, will give the Black History Month Keynote Address on Feb. 25. During his lecture, entitled “The Power of Belonging: Reimagining Equity and Leadership in Higher Education,” Beatty will examine the role of belonging in

shaping equitable and inclusive institutions. He will also offer actionable strategies to empower leaders and communities.

At 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, Luther College’s Black Student Union will host a screening of “Dreamland: The Burning of Black Wall Street” at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 at Valders Hall of Science 206.

Directed by Salima Koroma, this documentary highlights the Black cultural renaissance that existed in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and investigates the 100-year-old race massacre’s stain on U.S. history.

Black History Month activities wrap up with a Cultural Community Connections event from 5–7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27 at the Landing Market.

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MONDAY FEEDER CATTLE AUCTION FEBRUARY 3, 2025 We sold 1839 head of feeder cattle on Monday, on excellent demand.

Beef Steers 300-400 .............................. 280-457.50 Beef Steers 400-500 ................................... 275-440 Beef Steers 500-600 .............................. 280-392.50 Beef Steers 600-700 ................................... 254-341 Beef Steers 700-800 ................................... 249-315 Beef Steers 800-900 ................................... 247-284 Beef Heifers 300-400 ............................. 300-412.50 Beef Heifers 400-500 .................................. 260-381 Beef Heifers 500-600 ............................. 250-337.50 Beef Heifers 600-700 .................................. 225-309 Beef Heifers 700-800 .................................. 217-250

WEDNESDAY SLAUGHTER CATTLE AUCTION FEBRUARY 5, 2025 We sold 1018 head of slaughter cattle with Choice Beef Steers and Heifers sold steady to $2 higher. Choice Holstein Steers sold $1-2 lower. Market Cow and Bulls sold active.

High Choice All Natural Beef Steers & Heifers .............................. up to 222 High Choice Beef Steers & Heifers ..........................................212-219.75 Choice Beef Steers & Heifers ...............202-212 Select & Choice Beef Steers & Heifers ...185-202 High Choice & Calf Fed Holstein Steers............................186-189.50 Choice Holstein Steers .........................183-186 Select & Choice Holstein Steers...........175-183 Market Cows...........................................80-130 High Dressing Market Cows .................130-155 Market Bulls ..........................................147-177

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Winneshiek County Dairy promoters seeking annual award nominations The 62nd Annual Winneshiek County Dairy Banquet will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the Festina Parish Center in Festina.

Following the banquet, awards will be presented and the 2025 Little Miss Squirt, Little Mr. Herdsman and the Winneshiek County Dairy Princess will be crowned. Tickets are available at the Winneshiek County Extension office, from members of the Winneshiek County Dairy Promoters Board or the evening of the event.

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During the workshop, participants will learn to navigate their device, connect to Wi-Fi safely and securely, identify and use common apps, and

The family of Adam J. Bohr and McClure Engineering Company recently announced scholarship applications are now available for Decorah High School seniors who plan to attend college to pursue a career in the field of engineering. The scholarship applications are available at the Decorah High School guidance office.

This scholarship is given in memory of Adam J. Bohr, a 1993 Decorah High School graduate. Bohr received his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Iowa State University, going on to become regional manager of McClure Engineering Company in North Liberty. Bohr passed away Dec. 1, 2010.

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211 College Dr., Decorah (563) 277-1893 The Landing Market (food hall) building, The Buzz (coffee/ cocktails/craft beverages), and Tandem (grab & go options) open SunWed 7:30a-7p and Thurs-Sat 7:30a-9p.

Justin’s (restaurant) open Sun-Wed 8a-2p and ThursSat 8a-7p. Root 43 (juices/smoothies/bowls) Sun 9a-5p and Mon-Sa 8 a- 5:30 p.

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Don Jose Mexican Family Restaurant

201 E. Water St., Decorah (563) 382-6052 Open Tues, Wed, Thur, Sun 11a-9p; Fri & Sat 11a-9:30p; Closed Mondays.

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Cafe & Coffeehouse Scan the Magpie 202 W. Water St., Decorah QR codes tos (563) 387-0593 Serving a full breakfast view menu menu! Open Wed-Sun,

T-Bock’s Sports Bar & Grill

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Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. 1600 Prosperity Rd., Decorah (563) 387-6700 Taproom hours: SundayThursday 11a-9p, Friday & Saturday 11a-10p.

Kitchen open until 1 hour before closing. Serving appetizers, pizza, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, tacos, salads and more. Visit www.tgbrews. com for info.

Youth invited to learn embroidery with Decorah Library Children ages 8 and up are invited learn the basics of embroidery from 3:15-4:30 p.m.

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What to know about seasonal affective disorder (SAD) Everything I ever

There’s much to look forward to when winter begins.

Outdoor enthusiasts may relish a return to the slopes to ski or snowboard each winter, while others praise the crisp fresh air and lack of insects as more conducive to activities like hiking.

Winter indeed has plenty to offer, but some people find that less daylight has an adverse effect on their mood. The National Institutes of Mental Health notes that shifts in mood and behavior that align with changes in the seasons could be indicative of seasonal affective disorder, also known as SAD.

What is SAD? Johns Hopkins Medicine characterizes SAD as a form of depression in which individuals’ mood and behavior changes when the seasons change. The NIMH notes SAD is sometimes referred to as the “winter blues.”

Is SAD exclusive to winter?

Though SAD can affect people at any time of year, the NIMH reports that most cases of SAD start to affect people in late fall or early winter before symptoms begin to subside during the spring and summer.

Johns Hopkins Medicine notes researchers believe the shorter days and thus fewer hours of daylight that occur each win-

include: • Hypersomnia, or oversleeping • Overeating that leads to weight gain. The NIMH notes people with SAD may have a particular craving for carbohydrates.

• Social withdrawal

ter set off a chemical change in the brain that leads to a person experiencing symptoms of depression.

What are the symptoms of SAD? The NIMH points out that, since SAD is a type of depression, symptoms of the condition include those associated with depression. Such symptoms include: • A persistent sad, anxious or “empty” mood most of the day.

This occurs every day for at least two weeks.

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of fatigue. Some also feel as if they have slowed down.

• Difficulty concentrating, remembering or making decisions • Changes in sleep or appetite or unplanned weight changes • Physical aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems that have no explanation and do not subside even after treatment • Suicidal thoughts or attempts or thoughts about death It’s important to note that the above are symptoms of depression that people with SAD may experience. Additional symptoms of winter-pattern SAD

Can I prevent SAD? The NIMH notes that since SAD is tied to seasonal changes, people can take steps in an effort to prevent it. Starting treatments prior to a change in seasons may help.

Many people experience difficulty when fall transitions to winter, and such troubles may be attributable to SAD. More information about SAD is available at www.nimh.nih.gov.

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(Retired Lutheran Pastor Ole Winter reminisces on his 90-plus years of life, sharing past experiences and life lessons with Driftless readers.)

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In the summer of 1971 we moved to Forest City, Iowa from Santa Ana, California. As we drove to the new parsonage to meet the moving van our elementary school age daughter Kathy said, “Hey Dad ... where are all the fences?”

Our previous home, about 10 minutes from Disney Land, was surrounded on three sides by a 6-foot-tall cement block wall. As were nearly all other private homes in that greater Los Angeles region.

Now Kathy, and the rest of our children, were suddenly aware of what seemed strange to them. The neatly mowed lawns between homes in this new town simply met each other at the lot line with no separation. There were no fences! It seemed to her that they were not fully “clothed.” We had lived for six years in our previous home and had no idea who lived immediately behind us. I do recall my wife Naomi wondering how it would be to live in a small town where “everyone knew her name.” And could and would be a critic of her preacher husband and family! And our children would be known as “PKs,” “preacher’s kids.”

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In most metropolitan suburbs it may seem as if those who live there are like animals that come home from the “hunt” and crawl into their dens in the evening. It’s as though they need a place of refuge from the hordes around. Maybe that’s not quite fair. We really enjoyed our years in California.

We did not leave there because of the fences. But it was a big change.

It was not long before we discovered we liked the “no fence” way of living. Our neighbors were not so much “nosey” as they did seem to care about us. And as far as our kids were concerned there were so many other preachers in town, what’s one more “PK.” We did have to buy a riding mower (and snow blower) because the parsonage lawn was extensive, but we always enjoyed waving at our neighbors while at that task. My wife, Naomi, even rode the mower to get a tan.

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The Driftless Tuesday, February 18, 2025

A Bloody Mary is a popular cocktail. Some rely on a Bloody Mary as a hangover cure, and others enjoy it as a treat with brunch. Some say the drink was named after a server, Mary, at The Bucket of Blood in Chicago, while others insist Queen Mary Tudor of England is its namesake. A Bloody Mary gets its “bloody” moniker from the vibrant red color of the tomato juice in the drink.

Try this recipe, courtesy of “How to Drink Like a Writer: Recipes for the Cocktails and Libations that Inspired 100 Literary Greats” (Apollo Publishers) by Margaret Kaplan.

RAYMOND CARVER’S “HEART STARTER” BLOODY MARY

Celebrate a time-honored cocktail 4 cups tomato juice 1⁄2 cup dill pickle juice 1⁄4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed 1 tablespoon grated horseradish 2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1⁄2 teaspoon celery seeds 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 cups vodka Celery stalks for garnishing Lemon wedges for garnishing

In a large pitcher, mix together tomato juice, pickle juice, lemon juice, horseradish, Tabasco, Worcestershire, salt, pepper, celery seeds, and cayenne pepper. Cover and chill in refrigerator overnight.

In the morning (or whenever it is you wake up), locate your phone, keys, dignity, and pants. Next, find the vodka (if you have any left), and pour it into the tomato juice mixture. Stir. Pour into a highball or collins glass filled with ice and garnish with celery, a lemon wedge, and a cocktail shrimp. (Serves 8)

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Applications open for Northeast Iowa Artists’ Studio Tour Applications are now available for the 28th annual Northeast Iowa Artists’ Studio Tour.

Applications for tour entry are juried, and participants are selected based on their artistic technique, quality and vision. Studios must be located within 40 miles of Decorah.

All work must be original in concept and design and must have been executed by the applicant — works from molds or kits, commercial or manufactured items are not permitted. Works which will be considered for the tour is limited to fine art and fine craft media,

such as painting, sculpture, jewelry, photography, clay/ ceramics, wood, glass, metal, printmaking, mixed media, handmade paper, and fiber.

Applications must be submitted by March 1. The 2025 Tour will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. October 10-12.

Applications are available online at www.iowaarttour.com under the events/news tab.

Interested parties may also contact Darla Ellickson by emailing darla@earloops.com or calling 563-382-2295. Brochures for the 2025 tour will be available in July.

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FIVE available building lots in Scenic View Estates!

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 - 9:30 a.m. John E Hanson Viroqua Farm Retirement Auction Sweeney Auction Service. www.sweeneyauctionservice.com Waukon, Ia 563-568-2464.

SATURDAY, MARCH 15 Guns & Sporting Good Auction Located at Sweeney Auction Center Waukon IA Call to Consign Sweeney Auction Service. www.sweeneyauctionservice.com Waukon, Ia 563-568-2464.

TUESDAY, MARCH 25 - Sweeney Machinery Consignment Auction Located at Sweeney Auction Center Waukon IA Call To Consign Sweeney Auction Service. www.sweeneyauctionservice. com Waukon, Ia 563-5682464.

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ArtHaus seeks emerging area artists for exhibition ArtHaus in Decorah is seeking artists ages 18-25 to submit artwork for the 2025 Emerging Artists Exhibition.

The exhibition will run from April 4-26 and is open to residents and students of the Driftless Region of northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota and southwest Wisconsin and those living within a 200 mile radius of Decorah.

Applicants interested in this juried show are asked

to submit artworks completed within the last two years.

Each applicant may submit up to three artworks, and all forms of media are welcome, including but not limited to painting, drawing, ceramic, fiber arts, jewelry, printmaking and photography.

Applicants must send digital images with an application form, brief artist statement and entry fee of $25 to ArtHaus — 107

West Broadway, Decorah, IA 52101. The deadline for submission is Friday, March 7. Instructions for submitting materials electronically are outlined at arthausdecorah. org/emerging-artist-2025-application/. Artists will be notified by Friday, March 21 if their work has been selected.

Works must be delivered to the gallery by 5 p.m. Monday, March 31.

The recipient of the Jurors’

Choice Award, as chosen by three jurors, will receive a $200 cash prize and a solo exhibition in December of the 2025, as part of the ArtHaus exhibition cycle. The People’s Choice winner will receive a cash prize at the end of the show. The public is invited to a reception for the artists of the selected works from 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 4.

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Decorah Leader staff earn nearly two dozen newpaper awards at annual contest

Staff at the Decorah Leader earned almost two dozen awards during the annual Iowa Better Newspaper Contest Feb. 6. The Decorah Leader earned 23 separate awards, including nine first place awards, two Best In Class Advertising Awards and a second place General Excellence Award.

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