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2025 Lawn Chair Night concert line-up continues with Nordic Dancers and Orchestra The Lawn Chair concert series continues Thursday, July 17, with a performance by Decorah’s Nordic Dancers and Orchestra at 7 p.m. in front of the Winneshiek County Courthouse.

The downtown streets heat up with musical performances every Thursday night from June through August.

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Fun at the Winneshiek County Fair

1947 - 78 YEARS OF SERVICE - 2025 Family Owned & Operated

WEDNESDAY SLAUGHTER CATTLE AUCTION JULY 2, 2025 Choice Beef Steers & Heifers sold mostly steady. Choice Holstein Steers sold steady.

Market Cows & Bulls sold active.

High Choice All Natural Beef Steers & Heifers ......................... up to 239.50 High Choice Beef Steers & Heifers ..........................................232-238.50 Choice Beef Steers & Heifers ...............226-232 Select & Choice Beef Steers & Heifers ...208-226 High Choice & Calf Fed Holstein Steers............................213-220.50 Choice Holstein Steers .........................206-213 Select & Choice Holstein Steers...........190-206 Market Cows......................................... 115-140 High Dressing Market Cows .................140-164 Market Bulls ..........................................180-225

TOP CONSIGNMENTS FATS Quentin Johnson, Houston, Mn Crestview Acres, LLC, Eastman, Wis Ron Beck, Elgin, Mn HOLSTEIN STEERS Franzen Bros, Waucoma, Ia Cordes Family Farms, LLC, Wanamingo, Mn Randy Vanderzee, Dakota, Mn TOP COW Andy P. Miller, Saint Olaf, Mn TOP BULL Lance & Cory Mensink, Lanesboro, Mn

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High Choice All Natural Steers & Heifers ......................up to 237 High Choice Beef Steers & Heifers ................... 233-236.50 Choice Beef Steers & Heifers ........................229-233 Select & Choice Beef Steers & Heifers .......................220-229 High Choice Holstein Steers & Heifers ...........209-219 Choice Holstein Steers & Heifers .....................205-209 Select & Choice Holstein Steers & Heifers ...........195-205 Thinner Shelly Cows .......100-137 High Yielding Market Cows ................137-157 Market Bulls ................up to 202

TOP CONSIGNMENTS BEEF FATS John Reinke, New Albin Leon Meyer, Monona Keith Elsbernd,Calmar Joe Houdek, Cresco J&B Cattle, Lanesboro Jim & Nick Donlan, McGregor Todd & Sara Wedwich, Viroqua HOLSTEIN FATS Joe Houdek, Cresco Gary Elsbernd, Calmar Tom & Paul Kreiner, Fort Atk. Mark & Dale Elsbernd, Calmar Conrad & Kurt Kreiner, Fort Atk. Brian Rothmeyer, Ossian TOP COW Chet & Jen Wilson, Decorah Rod & Michelle Lensing, Calmar Dennis Mashek, Calmar Alan McCabe, Cresco TOP BULL Randy Numedahl, Calmar Slaughter Sale Every Monday at 9 am along with Regular Sale at Noon

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SATURDAY, JULY 19

9 am 4-H Conference Judging & 4-H Building Entry, Pavilion 11 am-2 pm Open Class Exhibit Entry, Check-In, Open Class Exhibit Building

WEDNESDAY, JULY 16

All Day, Starting at 10 am ......................... Robey Memorial Library Self Guided Story Walk, Pavilion 10 am-9 pm ...........................................Livestock Entry Day (Weigh-Ins 5:00-8:00 pm), Fairgrounds 12-8 pm ......................................... Open Class Exhibit Entry Check-In, Open Class Exhibit Building 4-5 pm ............................................................................................Hillbilly Bob, Commercial Building 4-6 pm ................................................................. Rabbit & Poultry Check-In, Rabbit/Poultry Building 4-6 pm ....................................................................................*Trucker Hat Bar, Commercial Building 4:30-5:30 pm ...............................................................Bucket of Junk Drop Off, Open Class Building 5 pm..............................................................................Fair Queen & Little Miss Coronation, Pavilion 5-5:30 pm .................................................................................Show Stoppers, Commercial Building 5-9 pm ..........................................Little Allamakee - Self Monitored Play Area, Appreciation Building 6-7 pm ............................................................................................Hillbilly Bob, Commercial Building 6-8 pm ............ Dunk Tank (Hosted By ECHO - Iron Ridge Youth Group), Near Commercial Building 7-7:30 pm .................................................................................Show Stoppers, Commercial Building 7 pm.....................................................................................Bill Riley Talent Search Contest, Pavilion 7 pm ............................................................................TRUCK & TRACTOR PULL, GRANDSTAND .........................................................................Open to All Pullers & FREE Admission to All Veterans During Truck & Tractor Pull............................................................................ Fair Royalty Pie Auction

THURSDAY, JULY 17

9 am................................................................................................4-H/FFA Swine Show, Show Barn All Day, Starting at 10 am ......................... Robey Memorial Library Self Guided Story Walk, Pavilion 10 am............................................................................ *Fabric Wreath Making, Open Class Building 10:30 am................................................................................*Mini Macrame Plant Hangers, Pavilion 11 am-6 pm............................................................................................. Face Painting, Kids Building 11 am-9 pm...................................Little Allamakee - Self Monitored Play Area, Appreciation Building 11:30 am-12 pm........................................................................ Dragon Trainer, Commercial Building 12-1 pm ..........................................................................................Hillbilly Bob, Commercial Building 1 pm..................................... 4-H/FFA Sheep & Meat Goat Show (Lamb Lead to Follow), Show Barn 1-1:30 pm .................................................................................Show Stoppers, Commercial Building 1-8 pm ............ Dunk Tank (Hosted By ECHO - Iron Ridge Youth Group), Near Commercial Building 2 pm.................................................................................. *Freestyle Macrame, Open Class Building 2-2:30 pm ................................................................................. Dragon Trainer, Commercial Building 2:30 pm......................................................................................... *Terra Cotta Pot Gnomes, Pavilion 3-4 pm ............................................................................................Hillbilly Bob, Commercial Building 4 pm.............................................................................. *Milk Jug Bird Feeders, Open Class Building 4-4:30 pm .................................................................................Show Stoppers, Commercial Building 4-8 pm ............................................................... “The Nose” Caricature Drawings, Grain Bin Gazebo 4:30 pm......................................................................*Ocean-Themed Cupcake Decorating, Pavilion 5 pm (Registration 4:30 pm) .........................................Kids Pedal Tractor Pull, Commercial Building 5-5:30 pm ..................................................................................................... Dragon Trainer, Strolling 6 pm (Entry Drop Off 5 pm) .........................Pretty/Ugly Cake Contest Judging, Open Class Building 6 pm............................................................................................................. Ag Olympics, Show Barn 6-7 pm ............................................................................................Hillbilly Bob, Commercial Building 6-10 pm .................................................................................. Mechanical Bull, Near the Grandstand 7-7:30 pm .................................................................................Show Stoppers, Commercial Building 7 pm ...................................................................74 PROMOTIONS MOTOCROSS, GRANDSTAND

FRIDAY, JULY 18 - KIDS DAY

9 am.................................................................................................. 4-H/FFA Beef Show, Show Barn All Day, Starting at 10 am ......................... Robey Memorial Library Self Guided Story Walk, Pavilion 10 am....................................................................................... *Drip Paint Pots, Open Class Building 10:30 am.......................................................................................*Stained Glass Butterflies, Pavilion 11-11:30 am..............................................................................Show Stoppers, Commercial Building 11 am-6 pm............................................................................................. Face Painting, Kids Building 11 am-9 pm...................................Little Allamakee - Self Monitored Play Area, Appreciation Building 11:30 am-12 pm........................................................................ Dragon Trainer, Commercial Building 12 pm................................................................................... *Beginner Origami, Open Class Building 12-1 pm ..........................................................................................Hillbilly Bob, Commercial Building 12:30 pm.........................................................................................*Hot Glue Floral Frames, Pavilion 1-1:30 pm .................................................................................Show Stoppers, Commercial Building 1-4 pm ........................................................................................................... Kids Day, Fairgrounds 1-8 pm ............ Dunk Tank (Hosted By ECHO - Iron Ridge Youth Group), Near Commercial Building 2 pm.................................................................................................Clover Kid Pet Show, Show Barn 2 pm.................................................................................... *Magical Mermaids, Open Class Building 2-2:30 pm ................................................................................. Dragon Trainer, Commercial Building 2:30 pm...................................................................................*Dried Flower Resin Magnets, Pavilion 3 pm.............................................................Pedal Tractor Races (Hosted by Waukon FFA), Pavilion 3 pm................................................................................4-H/FFA Rabbit & Poultry Show, Show Barn 3-4 pm ............................................................................................Hillbilly Bob, Commercial Building 4 pm (Entry Drop Off 3:30 pm) .......................................Lego Contest Judging, Open Class Building 4-4:30 pm .................................................................................Show Stoppers, Commercial Building 4-8 pm ............................................................... “The Nose” Caricature Drawings, Grain Bin Gazebo 4:30-5:30 pm ........................................................................... Lego Challenge, Open Class Building 4:30-6 pm (Entry Drop off 4 pm)....................................Salsa Contest Judging, Open Class Building 5-5:30 pm ................................................................................. Dragon Trainer, Commercial Building 5-7 pm ........................................................................... KNEI/KVIK Great Giveaway, By Grandstand 6 pm......................................... Haybale Toss Contest (Sponsored By Hawes Ag), Next to Beer Tent 6-7 pm ............................................................................................Hillbilly Bob, Commercial Building 6-11 pm................................................................................... Mechanical Bull, Near the Grandstand 7-7:30 pm .................................................................................Show Stoppers, Commercial Building 8 pm ........................................Opening MAE ESTES Headliner SHANE PROFITT, GRANDSTAND

4-H EXHIBIT BUILDING Open Thur.-Sat. 10 AM-9 PM, Sun. 12-3 PM

OPEN CLASS EXHIBIT BUILDING

Open Thur. 1 PM-9 PM, Fri.-Sat. 10 AM- 9 PM, Sun. 10 AM-3 PM

PAVILION

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KIDS CENTER (Free Crafts & Activities) Open Thur.-Sat. 11 AM-6 PM BEER TENT

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FOOD

The Winneshiek County Fair wrapped up Saturday, July 12.

The five day event drew large crowds of visitors to not only the nightly grand stand concerts and events, but also to the local livestock competitions. Families also had a wide variety of events to take in elsewhere, including the petting zoo, kiddy tractor, carnival midway and plenty of fair foods both savory and sweet. Watch for photos in the Decorah Leader newspaper and online photo galleries at decorahleader.com.

(Decorah Leader photos by Seth Boyes, Denise Lana and Samantha Ludeking)

8 am (Registration 7 am) ............................................... *Boot Scoot 5K Fun Run, Grain Bin Gazebo 8:30 am............................................................ 4-H/FFA Dairy Goat & Dairy Cattle Show, Show Barn All Day, Starting at 10 am ......................... Robey Memorial Library Self Guided Story Walk, Pavilion 10 am........................................................................................... *Salt Painting, Open Class Building 10-10:15 am Registration, Event to Follow...................... Diaper Derby & Diaper Decorating Contest ................................................... (Sponsored By Growing Bear Daycare & Preschool), Near Gazebo 10:30 am.................................................................................. *Toadstool/Fairy Pot Houses, Pavilion 11-11:30 am..............................................................................Show Stoppers, Commercial Building 11 am-6 pm............................................................................................. Face Painting, Kids Building 11 am-9 pm...................................Little Allamakee - Self Monitored Play Area, Appreciation Building 11:30 am-12 pm........................................................................ Dragon Trainer, Commercial Building 12-1 pm ..........................................................................................Hillbilly Bob, Commercial Building 12 pm................................................................. *Adult Plant Hanger Macrame, Open Class Building 12:30 pm........................................................................................... *Kids DIY Snack Class, Pavilion 1-1:30 pm .................................................................................Show Stoppers, Commercial Building 1-8 pm ............ Dunk Tank (Hosted By ECHO - Iron Ridge Youth Group), Near Commercial Building 2 pm.............................................................................................. 4-H/FFA Dairy Auction, Show Barn 2-2:30 pm ................................................................................. Dragon Trainer, Commercial Building 2:30 pm................................................................. *Kids Painting Class (Ages 9 & Younger), Pavilion 2:30 pm...........................................................................................Pee Wee Dairy Show, Show Barn 3-4 pm ............................................................................................Hillbilly Bob, Commercial Building 3-8:00 pm .......................................................... “The Nose” Caricature Drawings, Grain Bin Gazebo 4-6 pm (Entry Drop Off 3:30 pm) ................................ Cookie Contest Judging, Open Class Building 4-4:30 pm .................................................................................Show Stoppers, Commercial Building 4:30 pm................................................................... *Kids Painting Class (Ages 10 & Older), Pavilion 4:30 pm.............................................................................................. 4-H/FFA Dog Show, Show Barn 5 pm........................................Hot Dog Eating Contest (Sponsored By City Meat Market), Beer Tent 5-5:30 pm ................................................................................. Dragon Trainer, Commercial Building 6 pm........................................................................................................ *Mutton Bustin’, Grandstand 6 pm ..............................................................................................ROGUE RODEO, GRANDSTAND During Rodeo ................................................................................................ Fair Royalty Pie Auction 6-11 pm................................................................................... Mechanical Bull, Near the Grandstand 6-7 pm ............................................................................................Hillbilly Bob, Commercial Building 7-7:30 pm .................................................................................Show Stoppers, Commercial Building 8 pm-12 am ........................................................................................................Barn Dance, Pavilion

SUNDAY, JULY 20

9 am..............................................................................................4-H/FFA Horse Show, Horse Arena 9 am......................................................................................................... *Rolls with Royalty, Pavilion All Day, Starting at 10 am ......................... Robey Memorial Library Self Guided Story Walk, Pavilion 10 am..................................................... The Barn Praising (Iron Ridge Church Service), Show Barn 10 am-2 pm ....................................................... “The Nose” Caricature Drawings, Grain Bin Gazebo 10 am-3 pm ..................................Little Allamakee - Self Monitored Play Area, Appreciation Building 11 am-1 pm..... Dunk Tank (Hosted By ECHO - Iron Ridge Youth Group), Near Commercial Building 11 am-3 pm............................................................................................. Face Painting, Kids Building 11:30 am (Registration 11 am) ......................Bag Tournament (Sponsored By McGregor Fun Bags), ................................................................................................................................... By the Beer Tent 11:30 am-12 pm........................................................................ Dragon Trainer, Commercial Building 12-1 pm ..........................................................................................Hillbilly Bob, Commercial Building 12-2 pm ..........................................Community Bingo (Sponsored by Main Street Lansing), Pavilion 12-4 pm .................................................................................. Mechanical Bull, Near the Grandstand 1 pm..................................................................................... Round Robin Showmanship, Show Barn 1 pm ............................................................................................ TOUGH TRUCKS, GRANDSTAND 1-1:30 pm .................................................................................Show Stoppers, Commercial Building 1:30-2 pm ................................................................................. Dragon Trainer, Commercial Building 2-3 pm ............................................................................................Hillbilly Bob, Commercial Building 3-3:30 pm .................................................................................Show Stoppers, Commercial Building 3 pm.................................................................. Open Class Exhibits Released, Open Class Building 3 pm................................................................... 4-H Non-Auction Livestock Released from Grounds 3 pm.................................................................................... 4-H Projects Released from 4-H Building 4 pm................................................................................................. Appreciation Supper, Show Barn 4:30 pm......................................................................................... Parade of Champions, Show Barn 5 pm........................................................................................4-H/FFA Livestock Auction, Show Barn *Register at www.allamakeecountyfair.org. Limited class space. Small fee may apply.

Free Bottled Water During All Livestock Shows for Exhibitors & Spectators.

Courtesy of Mike & Rachel Burrichter Family.

GRANDSTAND TICKET BOOK $40 SINGLE NIGHT TICKET $15 (Ages 10 and under are free when accompanied by an adult.)

Advance Grandstand Tickets Available at Allamakee County Extension Office - Waukon; Village Farm & Home - Waukon; FreedomBank - Waukon & Postville; Waukon State Bank (Main & Drive-Up); Kerndt Brothers Bank - Waukon & Lansing; Peoples State Bank - Waukon & Harpers Ferry; New Albin Savings Bank - New Albin BUY

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• GRANDSTAND FOOD STAND

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• 4-H FOOD STAND

Wed. 4-7 pm, Thur.-Sat. 10 am-8:30 pm, Sun. 11 am-2 pm

SPECTACULAR AMUSEMENTS

HOURS OF OPERATION Wed. 5-10 pm, Thur. 5-10 pm, Fri. 3-11 pm, Sat. 1-4 pm & 6-11 pm, Sun. 12-4 pm WRISTBANDS ARE AVAILABLE EACH DAY OR A MEGABAND FOR THE WHOLE FAIR! Single Day Wristbands $20 Megabands $50

• ALLAMAKEE COUNTY DAIRY STAND • KYMAR KAFE Thur., Fri. & Sat. 11 am-9 pm, • FIESTA ON WHEELS Sun. 11 am-2:30 pm • ALLAMAKEE COUNTY CATTLEMEN • THE BRAIN FREEZER Fri. 10 am Until Gone, By the Show Barn • ELSIE’S • THE TINY TEA TRAILER • CLASSIC KITCHEN • THE DONUT HUT • DAVE’S PIZZA

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Trio of Decorah Farmers Market to take break during Nordic Fest organizations Organizers with the Decorah Farmers Market are reminding the public to check their calendars ahead of Decorah’s annual Nordic Fest. The local farm-

ers market will be held from 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, July 23 as usual, but there will be no farmers market held Saturday, July 26.

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The public is invited to join the Iowa Environmental Council, the Harkin Institute and the Iowa Farmers Union during a Winneshiek County listening session from noon to 1 p.m.

Thursday, July 17 at the Decorah Middle School — 405 Winnebago St. in Decorah.

The session is free and open to the public. RSVPs are required.

Learn more and register online at iaenvironment.org/cancerproject. Those affected by cancer or whose family has been affected by cancer are encouraged to share their stories and hear from others.

Kayak event to be held at Lake Meyer Winneshiek County Conservation invites the public to kayak from 1-2 p.m. Friday, July 18 at Lake Meyer Park — 2654 Lake Meyer Rd. off Highway 24 between Calmar and Fort Atkinson. Staff will briefly cover basic kayaking safety, and participants will have free time to paddle around the lake.

No experience is required, but attendees are asked to call 563534-7145 and reserve a spot, as kayaks are limited. The event is free and open to anyone age 10 or older. Vessels, paddles, and life jackets will be provided for registered participants.

Participants are welcome to bring their own kayak or canoe.

Participants should meet at the boat ramp on the east side of the lake. In the case of inclement weather, the program will be cancelled. For more information, call Winneshiek County Conservation at 563-534-7145 or visit www.winneshiekwild. com.

Dan Chouinard hosts a Lanesboro Summer Sing-Along. (Photo submitted)

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Youngsters may also register for the kids pedal pull at 2:30 p.m. near the library on South Washington Street — the pull will begin at 3 p.m., giving competitors plenty of time to rest up before the 5 p.m. parade.

The procession will begin on Clark Street near the west end and head east toward Calmar Manufacturing.

The night will end with the musical stylings of Angus Khan, an AC/DC tribute band, from 9 p.m. to midnight in the parking lot of Whiskey Grove.

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Social entries will cost $30 and winners will be begin registering at 10 a.m. awarded t-shirts. Competitive along West Clark Street, and the entries may enter for a $75 fee, show itself will be held from 11 and cash prizes will be awarded. Additional entertainment is a.m. to 2 p.m. that day.

Bingo, sponsored by Calm- scheduled from 1-5 p.m. in the ar Lutheran Church, will be parking lot of The Horseshoe.

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Registration will start at 8 a.m. at the depot near the intersection of Washington Street and Maryville Street. The run will begin at 8:30 a.m. A pancake breakfast sponsored by Fidelity Bank and Trust will be offered from 9-11 a.m. at 106 South Washington St. And a pickleball court will be dedicated at 9 a.m. at 605 West Clay St., and a pickleball tournament will be held there from 9 a.m. to noon.

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• Accompany the Ninth Grade Choir (2nd period) in performances and the final three classes/rehearsals before a concert.

• Collaborate with the Vocal Music Teacher to enhance the learning experience for students and ensure successful performances.

• Adapt to various musical styles and prepare open scores and piano accompaniments.

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Northeast Iowa RSVP is hiring a Full-time Volunteer Coordinator based in Decorah, serving Allamakee, Howard and Winneshiek Counties. Ideal candidates are collaborative, community-minded, and passionate about working with seniors engaged in volunteer service.

Qualifications: Minimum requirements: High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred experience: Working with nonprofits, volunteers, and older adults.

Required skills: Social media, MailChimp, Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and data entry.

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Pictured are (left to right) Arla Wagner, owner-operator of Arla’s Sewing Room in Lansing, and CEDI REAP Program Manager Steve Hopkins. Wagner’s two new air-source heat pump units, also used to cool the storefront, are mounted high on the wall. (Photo submitted)

Tech That Talks Your Language Business and Residential IT services Computer repair and sales Networks & Wi-Fi Security Cameras Access Control Web Design & Hosting assessments estimate the new units will save Arla’s business 1,718 kWh or $240/year.

“I’m very happy with the whole process and the results.

I love them!” Arla says of the heat pumps. “The CEDI team ironed out the details of my application and saw it through – not an easy feat in a year with so many changes to federal programming.”

For more information on CEDI technical assistance for REAP grants or loans, visit cleanenergydistricts.org/reap.

Public invited to tee up for a cause at the 23rd Annual United Way Golf Benefit

United Way of Winneshiek County invites residents, businesses and supporters across the county to participate in the 23rd Annual Golf Benefit on Thursday, Aug. 21 at Oneota Golf and Country Club. Teams and sponsors who support the tournament will help strengthen local services which support children, families and seniors in Winneshiek County. Team check-in and a lunch will begin at 11 a.m. with a shotgun start at noon. In the event of inclement weather, the benefit will be

held Monday, Aug. 25. Organizations interested in sponsoring a hole during the benefit may email info@unitedwaywinnco. org. For full event details, registration and sponsorship opportunities, visit unitedwaywinnco. org/events/golf-benefit.

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Owner-operator Arla Wagner worked with CEDI’s technical assistance to successfully apply for the USDA REAP program and recieved a $2,221 grant.

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