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Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of traffic crashes. A 2024 GTSB survey of more than 1,300 Iowans from nearly every county revealed that 90 percent of respondents considered using a cell phone while driving to be extremely dangerous, even though 50 percent admitted to driving with a phone in their hand.

“Iowa’s new hands-free law marks a pivotal moment in our fight against distracted driving; it’s an unprecedented opportunity to fundamentally change driver behavior,” said Brett Tjepkes with the GTSB. “By embracing this change, we can drastically reduce fatalities and serious injuries on our roads, making Iowa safer for everyone.”

The hands-free law prohibits drivers from using electronic devices while driving unless the device is in a hands-free setting.

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La Crosse author and Buddhist chaplain Sharon Lukert will give an author presentation and Q&A session followed by a book signing at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 1 at the Pulpit Rock Brewing events room at 207 College Dr. in Decorah. The public is invited to this free event, sponsored by the Oneota Valley Literary Foundation and Decorah Zen Center, with support from Pulpit Rock Brewing and Dragonfly Books.

“We’re honored to co-host this special evening with Sharon Lukert, whose presence and teachings have long resonated with the Decorah Zen Center and the Ryumonji Communities,” Decorah Zen Center representatives Laura Demuth and Lee Zook said in a statement. “Her new book offers a compassionate and courageous

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• Do not allow children to handle fireworks or sparklers.

• Keep plenty of water on hand and a hose for soaking used firework debris.

• Do not touch a firework in an attempt to relight it if it fails

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• Never place a firework, even used or dead, in a fire pit.

• Wear eye protection when setting off fireworks.

• Never look down the barrel of a firework or point them at another person — doing so is like looking down the barrel of a loaded gun, according to health officials.

People often believe sparklers are safe for children, but even those can be dangerous, as they burn at 2,000 degrees, which is hot enough to melt

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“Short arms cannot hold sparklers far enough away to prevent burns to the face and body,” she said. “Plus, glow sticks will provide longer-lasting entertainment.”

Health officials at Emplify also recommend the public be aware of possible legal restrictions when using fireworks and check with local law enforcement or city officials regarding ordinances related to the usage of fireworks.

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I was more than a bit anxious. The reason? The telephone part of my cell phone worked well, but I could not exchange text messages with my family. Finally, Hunter from Aase Haugen offices came to my rescue. In a minute or less, he discovered the problem, and I was once again back online. Not having grown up in this world of electronic technology, I was not able to fix this otherwise simple problem.

I could have taken my phone to students in the fifth grade and they too would have known what to do. When I was in the fifth grade, we still had a hand crank telephone on the wall and an icon was something I heard on in a Russian church.

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By all means, “tell it to the Lord in prayer.” Christ made it very clear that he cares for you and about you. Then I would suggest you talk to someone “with skin on.” A friend helped me! Be it a family member, a trusted friend, a member of the clergy or a therapist — it is not only OK but well to talk about it. Then, there are some anxieties that we learn to live with.

Peace be with you.

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High Choice Beef Steers & Heifers ........................233-236 Choice Beef Steers & Heifers ........................229-233 Select & Choice Beef Steers & Heifers .......................220-229 High Choice Holstein Steers & Heifers ...... 205-208.50 Choice Holstein Steers & Heifers .....................200-205 Select & Choice Holstein Steers & Heifers ...........190-200 Thinner Shelly Cows .......100-135 High Yielding Market Cows ................135-153 Market Bulls ................up to 200

TOP CONSIGNMENTS BEEF FATS Mike & LaVonne Hundt, Rockland Tom & Paul Kreiner, Fort Atk. Glen & Grace Gerleman, Fort Atk. Wagner Bros, Clermont Wagner Farms, Castalia Northeast Iowa Dairy, Calmar HOLSTEIN FATS Steve Baumler, Waucoma Dean & Dennis Schmitt, West Union Gary Elsbernd, Calmar Tom & Paul Kreiner, Fort Atk. John Bakula, Fort Atk. Brian Rothmeyer, Ossian TOP COW Pat & Brandon O’Neil, Harper Ferry Rick Rodenburg, Waterville Tyler Stortz, postville Rod & Michelle Lensing, Calmar Kelly & Colter Thomas, Cresco TOP BULL Doug & Nick Wild, Waterville Slaughter Sale Every Monday at 9 am along with Regular Sale at Noon

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WEDNESDAY SLAUGHTER CATTLE AUCTION JUNE 18, 2025 Choice Beef Steers & Heifers sold mostly steady. Choice Holstein Steers sold mostly as well. Market Cows & Bulls sold active.

High Choice All Natural Beef Steers & Heifers .............................. up to 242 High Choice Beef Steers & Heifers ...............................................235-240 Choice Beef Steers & Heifers ...............229-235 Select & Choice Beef Steers & Heifers ...210-229 High Choice & Calf Fed Holstein Steers.................................213-225 Choice Holstein Steers .........................203-213 Select & Choice Holstein Steers...........190-203 Market Cows......................................... 110-140 High Dressing Market Cows .................140-157 Market Bulls ..........................................170-204

TOP CONSIGNMENTS FATS Matt Klein, Galesville, Wis Matt & Bryan Lindstrom, Ellsworth, Wis Allen & Kevin Marzolf, Preston, Mn HOLSTEIN STEERS Speedling & Graner Farms, Kellogg, Mn Moldenhauer Dairy, La Crescent, Mn Thomas D Haight, Rochester, Mn TOP COW Kurt Raaen, Lanesboro, Mn TOP BULL Jacob Baack, Zumbrota, Mn

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preventA state bill aimed at sports ing Iowa high school Reynolds forced to Iowa Gov. Kim this teams from being of an ath- signed a bill earlier Iocompete independent signed into month which will change letic conference was of- wa’s process for realignment but month, law earlier this Community among high school athletic ficials at Decorah of to become conferences. A number Schools don’t expect includ, ce conferen Iowa school districts affiliated with a new 27 school ing Decorah Schools, sought before the 2026-20 lawmakers solutions from year. lves lawas they found themse House File 783, which dents adaptcompeting as indepen and makers said was largely state of shifts ed from a model the due to population officials, Wisconsin uses to oversee changes to athletic procomprised of local was apcials must dness Coalition — quarterly conference alignment, grams. State offi Emergency Prepare citizens — is meeting Legislature administrative rules The Winneshiek County owners, organizations and private an anhy- proved by the Iowa s sent to draft new hypothetical leak of a busines was g bill ers, d changes The involvin respond ion expecte rst fi

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