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The hard work of youth involved in 4-H and FFA was on display at the 2025 Allamakee County Fair held in Waukon July 16-20. The annual county fair is an opportunity for youth to showcase the hard work they’ve been doing for the majority of the year leading up to the fair.

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NEI3A aging specialist in nutrition Hallie Evans demonstrates one of the movements she’ll be teaching seniors as part of a class entitled “Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention.” The class will be held Mondays and Thursdays from Aug. 4 through Oct. 2 at Vennehjem in Decorah. (Photo by Zach Jensen) (Find the full version of this article by Zach Jensen in the July 24 Decorah Leader. Find past editions of the newspaper at decorahleader.com) Area seniors will soon have the opportunity to learn a martial art as a method to ease the effects of arthritis and help themselves stay on their feet.

Hallie Evans, an aging specialist in nutrition with the Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging will be leading the class “Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention” from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays from Aug. 4 through Oct. 2 at the Vennehjem independent living community — 1102 Nordic Dr. in Decorah.

Traditional tai chi is a martial art dating back to 13th century China, which combines gentle physical movement, controlled breathing and meditation to promote physical and mental wellness, according to information from Harvard Medical School. It involves a series of slow, flowing movements and is often practiced for health benefits like improved balance, flexibility and stress reduction, Harvard’s information said. “‘Meditation in motion’ has been used to describe tai chi, because you are really focused on your body and what you’re doing, and your breathing is slow and relaxed, which helps with concentration,” said Evans, a 1997 Luther graduate and owner of Root River Yoga.

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“This class is evidence-based, which means if you follow the curriculum and participate in the class, it’s been proven to help with balance, mobility and stability.”

-Hallie Evans which means if you follow the curriculum and participate in the class, it’s been proven to help with balance, mobility and stability.”

Prior to earning her certification in tai chi, Evans was a certified Iyengar yoga instructor for eight years.

“There are a lot of similarities between yoga and tai chi,” Evans said. “There’s awareness, control of movement, the mindbody connection and mindfulness. It’s been a fun journey of learning and becoming certified in different evidence-based classes.”

Evans became interested in tai chi as part of her job with NEI3A, and she said the practice was interesting to her because of how its similarities to yoga.

“It really does improve balance and stability, muscle strength and flexibility,” Evans said. “One nice thing with tai chi is that people can really stay within their comfort zone — especially in a tai chi class for seniors for arthritis and fall prevention. Coming into it, we’re assuming that their bodies

WinnMed Auxiliary book sale to benefit Reach Out and Read

The WinnMed Auxiliary will be hosting a used book sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19 in WinnMed’s lower-level conference rooms.

The Auxiliary is accepting donations of used books through Aug. 8 for the sale. Donations may be made at WinnMed’s main entrance or by calling Karla Bakken at 563-387-3036.

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might hurt a little bit or might be in need of a little TLC. Tai chi really helps people, and you can do it seated, or you can do it standing.”

The only difference between seated and standing versions of tai chi, Evans explained, is the seated version doesn’t incorporate as much leg movement as standing. She said participants can remain seated throughout the session, use a chair for standing stability or sit down when they need to take a break from standing.

“The leg movements help teach weight transference and being aware of how you’re standing, how you’re moving, and that improves leg strength and balance overall,” she said.

“In our movements, we work a lot with moving against a gentle resistance. So, instead of fast movements, there are slow, smooth and continuous movements, and that really strengthens the internal body structures like the deep stabilizer muscles — the muscles that support the spine — to help you stay upright. We focus on keeping an upright posture, which provides

more space for the internal organs and helps you feel more mentally positive and stronger.

That helps with mood, your emotions and a positive spirit.”

Evans said she’ll teach participants how to be more aware or mindful of how they move.

She said people don’t often pay attention to how they walk, and as they age, that can lead to falls — especially if someone is distracted or trying to do too many things simultaneously.

“This style of tai chi involves smaller movements, so we never fully extend the joints,” she said. “Instead, we always maintain a slight bend in our arms and legs, which helps to prevent injury to the joints as well. Another nice thing about of this type of tai chi is that you can visualize yourself moving to that full position.”

Tai chi also helps practitioners improve their memory, Evans said.

“As we age, it gets harder to remember things, so there is a memory component of this as well,” she said. “Remembering forms so you can practice on your own strengthens your brain, which improves your quality of life, because we feel good when we can remember things.”

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by NEI3A and is offered for a $4 per class suggested contribution for participants age 60 and older and, for participants under age 60, each class will cost $4.

To register, call Evans at 563277-6014, or email hevans@ nei3a.org by July 28.

lowa Airstream Club to hold August rally in Spillville The lowa Airstream Club will hold a rally Aug. 8-9 in Spillville’s Riverside Park. The club holds monthly rallies around lowa during warm-weather months, and organizers said the August rally will be the first to be held in the region for many years — it is also the first to be held in Spillville.

Members will tour the Bily Clocks/Antonin Dvorak museum in Spillville and Vesterheim Museum in Decorah before touring Toppling Goliath Brewery in Decorah, where members will also have lunch. Saturday

evening, club members will gather at the Riverside Park Shelter House 2 for a potluck meal with smoked pork provided my Spillville Mayor Paul Wermers. lowa Airstream Club is affiliated with Airstream Club International, which was founded 70 years ago by Wally Byam. Byam led International Caravans for Airstream travel trailer owners, including “around-the-world” caravans and caravan trips across all of North America, Europe, Asia and Africa.

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Both discussions will take place at 7 p.m. The Landing Market in Decorah. The first session will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 5, and will cover the first three parts of the book. The second session will be on Tuesday, Aug. 12, focusing on the final part of the book and discuss practical next steps for families

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Aug. 5 and 6 at the Calmar Fire Station. Participants must attend both days in full and pass the final test to receive certification. Registration is required, and space is limited.

Sign-up may be completed online through the Iowa DNR by visiting license.gooutdoorsiowa.com/Event/ViewEvent.aspx?id=3471. Hunter education is a required program to obtain an Iowa hunting license. The course is designed to introduce students to life-long skills, including basic survival, first aid training, water safety, wildlife identification, basics of wildlife management, hunting laws and firearm/archery safety. Hunter education courses also stress the importance of individual responsibility and outdoor ethics.

Learn more at www.winneshiekwild.com or by calling 563534-7145.

Robey Memorial Library to host info session on pet adoption Robey Memorial Library in Waukon invites the community to attend an informative session on pet adoption with “Homeward Bound: Pet Adoption Basics” at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 31 in the library’s lower level community room. The session is part of the library’s Live and Learn series.

The event, presented by the Northeast Iowa Humane Society, covers essential aspects of pet adoption, including the adoption process itself and available volunteer opportunities. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear success stories from local community members. Attendees will also discuss practical considerations, such as adoption costs, ongoing expenses and beginning care.

Registration is recommended but not required. For more information or to register, contact Robey Memorial Library at (563) 568-4424 or visit waukon.lib.ia.us.

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‘Hand of the Huldra: The Silver Filigree Jewelry of Liz Bucheit’ opens Aug. 16 Decorah native Liz Bucheit’s upcoming jewelry exhibit “Hand of the Huldra: The Silver Filigree Jewelry of Liz Bucheit” opens Saturday, Aug. 16 at Lanesboro Arts Gallery in Lanesboro, Minnesota. From 6-8 p.m., Bucheit will be on-site along with special music from Kristin Eggen and Michael McGrath and refreshments from Lanesboro favorite Clara’s Eatery. The exhibition will run from Aug. 16 through Oct. 19, 2025.

“Adornment is personal – a connection between art and the wearer,” said Bucheit. “My work travels with the wearer throughout the legacy of their lives.”

Bucheit was born in Decorah where she grew up visiting the silver collection room at the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum. The silver collection, which housed cases of traditional bridal crowns, belts and Sølje brooches, inspired her to create her own jewelry with its own connection to the tradition.

After completing her master’s degree in Metalworking and Jewelry at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, she took several trips to Raulandsakademiat Folk School in Telemark Norway to study and construct the traditional styles of silver (sølje) jewelry worn with the regional folk dress (bunad). While she draws much of her expertise from traditional techniques like delicate filigree and engraving, she is always looking to expand her voice within and throughout the margins of traditional Norwegian silversmithing.

“I was haunted by fairy tales of the mountain king stealing the bride on her wedding day.

The silver jewelry she wore was supposed to protect her and only the most beautifully crafted pieces would ensure her safe delivery to the church.”

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“Fiddlehead Tiara” by Liz Bucheit cheit’s love of traditional Norwegian folktales and handcraft and melds it with contemporary concepts of jewelry-making.

This creates a stunning blend of style and quality craftsmanship that leaves the viewer wanting to see and learn more. Mixed with the imagery and the stories of the Huldra, Bucheit’s work is sure to inspire a feeling of being lost in the mystical woodlands of Norway.

Accessible and free to the public, the gallery is located at 103 Parkway Ave N., Lanesboro, and is open Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The organization provides yearround arts programming and serves as a regional catalyst for artistic excellence and educational development, by providing diverse art experiences for people of all ages. For more information, visit www.lanesboroarts.org.

This activity is made possible by a sponsorship from F & M Community Bank as well as the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Iowa Mock Trial Courtroom Journalist Competition to be held this spring The Iowa Mock Trial Courtroom Journalist Competition is returning both statewide and nationally in Des Moines next spring.

Participating students will attend a mock trial and write a news piece according to what they see. Organizers said the goal of the event is for students to write a fair and informative piece, and they will be graded on the clarity of the article, how newsworthy and relevant their piece is as well as how engaging the story is for a reader.

In order to register for the Iowa Mock Trial Courtroom Journalist Competition, stu-

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dents must be current high school students and must register two weeks before the competition.

The state competition will be held on March 27-28 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, while the national high school mock trial championship will be held during May 7-9. For more information on the state-level Iowa Mock Trial Courtroom Journalist Competition visit iowabar.org/?pg=CourtroomJournalistCompetition.

For more information on the national competition, visit nationalmocktrial.org.

Service Notice PATRICIA “PAT” McCORMICK, 86, of Decorah, died Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Barthell Eastern Star in Decorah. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 30 at St. Benedict Catholic Church, 307 West Main Street, Decorah, with Father Daniel Knipper presiding. Burial will be in the St. Benedict Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 29 at Helms Funeral Home, 306 E. Water Street, Decorah. There will be no visitation prior to the service at the church Wednesday.

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Recently, members of my family came for a visit to Decorah and stayed in a VRBO on the hillside just east of the Oneota golf course. They soon realized that a rookery of turkey vultures surrounded that house. I told them that this variety of bird, keeping the roadkill cleaned up, is a comparative newcomer to northeastern Iowa. I was able to tell them that the white tail deer now proliferating here, were rarely seen since the days of the Native Americans. And the bald eagle, or our national symbol, was extremely rare for years. Now the coyotes howl at night in Winneshiek County and are driving out our native red foxes. We heard none of these yelps in my formative years.

That also made me recall

that I have not seen or heard a meadow lark for decades. Or what about the bobolink that flew out of the meadow and sang its unusual song while hovering in the air? We old timers miss them; they have disappeared from the hayfields and pastures of Iowa.

What’s happening? Climate change has happened. Our changed methods of agriculture have happened; some creatures decided it was too hard to make a living. The science departments of Luther College can tell us more about these changes in the natural world. The rest of us simply marvel that all these wild creatures simply know how to live off the land.

We can only appreciate those newcomers and mourn those who got out of southern Minnesota and northern Iowa.

WinnMed offering free Welcome to Medicare seminar WinnMed will host a free “Welcome to Medicare” seminar from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5. The in-person, twohour seminar, offered by the WinnMed Senior Health Insurance Information Program — or SHIIP — counselors, will be held in WinnMed’s lower-level conference rooms. The free seminar will cover Medicare Part A and Part B benefits, the prescription drug benefit — or

Part D — Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare supplement insurance and Medicare fraud, errors and abuse. Participants should park in Lot E and enter through the E-1 door on the WinnMed campus. Registration is required by Monday, July 28.

Please register online at WinnMed.org/events or by calling 563-387-3036.

50th wedding anniversary

Larry and Roxanne Hauber are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 2. They are the parents of Chris Hauber, Rachel Hauber, Keith Hauber, Chad Hauber and Kerry Tantillo.

Langlands to celebrate 75th anniversary

Walter and Adeline Langland are celebrating their 75th wedding anniversary. Help them celebrate by sending a card to wish them well. Cards may be sent to: Walter Langland, 4 Ohio Street, Room #102, Decorah, IA 52101.

Public invited to Dinosaur Detectives Families are invited to dig into science during Dinosaur Detectives, a hands-on assembly program presented by the Science Museum of Minnesota. This event will take place at both 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5 at the Decorah Public Library mezzanine. Registration is required, and space is limited to 100 participants per session. The program is geared toward elementary-aged students and their families.

Through interactive demonstrations and fossil exploration, participants will uncover how paleontologists use evidence to learn about creatures that roamed the Earth millions of years ago. To reserve a spot in one of the sessions, visit or contact Decorah Public Library. For more information, visit decorahlibrary.org/events.

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Proceed to farm at 1070 Miller Lane Waukon, Iowa 52172.

MACHINERY & HORSES Max & Molly: 12 y.o. Belgians-Broke to all machinery TRAILERS Bess & Bonnie: 2 & 3 y.o. Blonde Belgians

McD corn binder-In Good Shape, All Original w/grease -Full sisters-Green broke zirks Ben: 3 y.o. Blonde Belgian gelding-Green broke McD corn binder-Oil Bath Works Beauty: 3 y.o. Draft Bay mare w/black mane & tail McD No. 7 silo filler Farmhand 817 grinder/mixer -Green broke I&J cultivator w/liquid tank & shields Bell: 6 y.o. Blonde Belgian mare-Broke John Deere 7000 4 row corn planter-Horse Drawn Betty: 2 y.o. Belgian mare-Not Broke Pioneer forecart on rubber w/32 h.p. 1011 Deutz diesel 2-Yearling Belgian filly’s engine & hydraulic 10 y.o. Bay gelding riding horse New Holland 354 grinder/mixer w/20’ auger IHC 56 silage blower Barge wagon on steel HORSE RELATED ITEMS Single top buggy w/sliding doors 3-100 bu. barge picker wagons (gravity boxes) 2-Oliver 2-way plows McD 23A 2-way plow Enclosed top buggy w/hard, rubber wheels 2-Sets of nylon draft harness Case 2-way plow 10’ Single disc 2-Sets of buggy wheels on rubber New Holland 331 125 bu. PTO manure spreader 6-7 Collars-Most Are Draft Size Lancaster Model P125 125 bu. PTO manure spreader -Like New CATTLE 2-New Idea ground driven manure spreaders Fleckvieh, Jersey, Holstein, & Crossbreds New Idea 130 bu. PTO manure spreader-Good Shape in Various Stages of Lactation 2-New Idea ground driven spreaders Fleckvieh X Holstein cow w/Fleckvieh calf Big 4 John Deere 7’ bar mower Black Crossbred 1st calf heifer w/Fleckvieh calf McD No. 9 6’ bar mower Jersey/Fleckvieh heifer w/Red Angus calf New Idea 5209 discbine-Works Good cow fresh 2 ½ months w/Fleckvieh bull calf Field sprayer w/30’ boom 3’x12’ Bobsled Fleckvieh st John Deere hay loader 7’x14’ Hay rack 1 calf Jersey cow bred 7 months 6 y.o.

Jersey/Fleckvieh cow bred 7 months 2-7’x14’ Feeder wagons w/dolly wheels International 35 hay rake New Holland 66 baler Black Jersey Cross cow bred 4 months & milking good 4 y.o. Fleckvieh cow, short-bred & milking good 50’ Single chain Hayrite bale elevator 2-Angus heifers, 1-Black & 1-Red-Close Springers Kewanee 48’ elevator w/drag hopper & down spout 45’ Bale conveyor on wheels 6’ Green chopper FARM RELATED ITEMS 6-Hole round bale trailer Lots of Milwaukee cordless tools John Deere Vanbrunt 10’ grain drill on tall steel wheels 11-Fiberdome calf hutches Large barge box w/hyd. lift 4-Calf-Tel calf hutches 6-Tenderfoot panels Kieffer 16’ tandem axle cattle trailer Hog/Sheep/Goat headgate chute Some farm gates -No Title, Needs New Floor Large, 2-ton poly hog feeder Hog waterer 6’x12’ Tandem axle cattle trailer-Bumper Hitch 4-20’ Dog kennel panels w/gates 20’ Feed bunk w/fence line bars SAWMILL 2-S.S. 8-hole creep feeders for pigs Dyna Tech Ultra 32 portable sawmill w/20 h.p. Honda 40’ Single chain hay conveyor HOUSEHOLD Approx. 50 Harvestore panels-Will Be Sold in Small Lots Ashland cookstove 3 Burner oil stove 5-S.S. strainers 5-Hanging milker buckets 5 Burner oil stove w/baker Compost tumbler Dari-Kool 600 gal. S.S. bulk tank for storage Baker to put on oil stove Hand sleds -No Compressor Kerosene heaters Reel mowers 2-Homemade 9’ feed bunks, 1 w/Harvestore panels & 1 Sewing machine stands Canning jars w/treated wood Milwaukee cream separator-Like New New Idea apron-New Litter carrier-No Track Large cast iron scalding kettle REGISTERED WI AUCTIONEER: John Marg, #231, Black River Falls, WI (715) 299-0416. TERMS: Cash or good check, debit & credit cards accepted w/4.5% convenience fee. All purchases are to be settled on the day of auction. NO BUYER’S PREMIUM! Absolutely NO warranties or guarantees are given or implied on any item sold. Not responsible for accidents, lost, or stolen items! Announcements made day of auction take precedence over any & all printed material. CLERK & CASHIER: Provided by Tom Simonson Auction Service, LLC, #540, Cashton, WI (608) 343-5162.

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

WEDNESDAY SLAUGHTER CATTLE AUCTION JULY 16, 2025 Choice Beef Steers & Heifers sold sharply higher on Wednesday. Choice Holstein Steers sold steady to stronger. Market Cows & Bulls sold active.

High Choice All Natural Beef Steers & Heifers ......................... up to 249.75 High Choice Beef Steers & Heifers ...............................................238-245 Choice Beef Steers & Heifers ...............230-238 Select & Choice Beef Steers & Heifers ...220-230 High Choice & Calf Fed Holstein Steers.................................215-220 Choice Holstein Steers .........................210-215 Select & Choice Holstein Steers...........204-210 Market Cows...........................................98-145 High Dressing Market Cows .................145-171 Market Bulls ..........................................150-219

TOP CONSIGNMENTS FATS Mitchell Bauer, Nerstrand, Mn Robert Gehrke, Morristown, Mn Mattson Farms, Alden, Mn HOLSTEIN STEERS Schoenbauer, New Prague, Mn 121 Farms LLC, Independence, Wis Jansen Dairy, Danube, Mn TOP COW Steve Stortz, Waukon, Ia TOP BULL Dan Ruesink, Spring Valley, Mn

FRIDAY REGULAR LIVESTOCK AUCTION, JULY 18, 2025 Cow Calf Pairs .................................... up to 3600 Holstein Veal Calves............................. up to 925 Beef on Dairy Veal Calves .................. up to 1625 Feeder Lambs ........................................ 205-205 Fat Lambs.......................................... 200-217.50 Market Ewes & Bucks............................. up to 90 Market & Dairy Goats ........................... up to 300 Feeder Cattle: 300-500 Beef Steers.............................350-470 500-700 Beef Steers.............................270-400 700-900 Beef Steers.............................302-360 300-500 Beef Heifers............................350-400 500-700 Beef Heifers............................307-355 700-900 Beef Heifers............................287-320 300-600 Beef on Dairy Steers ............ up to 465 600-900 Beef on Dairy Steers ....... up to 362.50 300-600 Beef on Dairy Heifers ........... up to 460 600-900 Beef on Dairy Heifers ...... up to 312.50 200-400 Holstein Steers .......................375-475 400-600 Holstein Steers .......................364-390 600-1000 Holstein Steers .....................252-336 Market Cows.........................................101-130 High Yielding Cows...............................130-156 Market Bulls ..........................................171-195

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The family of Shirley Larkin wishes to express our heartfelt gratitude to all who expressed their kindness, ENTERTAINMENT support and sympathy during the time of our loss. Your cards, flowers and acts of sympathy were greatly appreciated. A special thanks to Southcrest Assisted Living, WinnMed Hospice, Good Samaritan Society, andRECREATIONAL Veterans Memorial Hospital for their care. Thanks to Pastor Brian Robertson, Martin-Grau Funeral Home, and Dr. Schwartz for your support and guidance, to Baxter Catering and St. John's VEHICLES Lutheran Church Women's Circle Driftless the meal. Your comfortThursday, and support have BUSINESS for providing and serving Journal been a great comfort for the family and we are truly grateful.

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Nordic Fest 2025 kickedoff with the presentation of flags, during Opening Ceremonies Thursday evening.

Entertainment also included the Nordic Dancers and Luren Singers. Find photos from Nordic Fest in this week’s Decorah Leader Newspaper.

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• Charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home full of character and potential • Located one block from Luther College on a flat lot • Features original wood floors, classic details, and a detached garage • Inviting layout with strong structural integrity (“good bones”) • Walking distance to Luther College, schools, parks, and downtown Decorah Sarah Zbornik • Property being sold 563.379.1292 as is

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Check out this unique home on 1.2 Acres located just 10 minuets north of Decorah on Highway 52 with an Amish built three stall garage, a she shed and utility shed. The wide open floor plan, granite counter tops and a coffee bar make entertaining a pleasure. Newer Steel roof and a new furnace will put your mind at ease on expensive repairs.

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Calmar celebrates 175 years

July 15 - August 15

Play for an hour, part of a day, or multiple days at a time.

Return as often as you like. Missions will have you snapping pics, playing trivia, and engaging at the hatchery!

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Inspired by scavenger hunts, a goosechase uses a free web-based app to guide teams through FUN and COMPETITIVE missions through the Trout Hatchery. ***Prizes will be awarded on August 15. To win, participants will be entered into a random drawing for each mission they complete. Participants will be notified via email if they have won.

The community of Calmar gathered July 19 to celebrate 175 years since the city was established. The day included a parade along Clark Street, as well as other events including a 5K, games, live music, food and a car show. (Photos by Denise Lana) Find more photos from the celebration in the July 24 Decorah Leader and online at decorahleader. com.

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Levi Smith, 3, from Calmar, takes a spin on his Grandpa Jean Smith's tractor.

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50TH ANNIVERSARY

CONFERENCE AND CELEBRATION August 8-9, 2025

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Decorah UCC church seeks a part-time hybrid Office Administrator to support our community initiatives, coordinate church communications, and manage billing and record-keeping.

For a full job description, go to decorahucc.org/jobs. 31-4-DL-12

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to hiring@decorahucc.org

NOW HIRING PART-TIME CLINIC COORDINATOR

The Decorah Community Free Clinic is seeking an RN/LPN or medical administrator for part-time work (10-12 hours per month) as the Clinic Coordinator.

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Magpie Cafe & Coffeehouse

202 W. Water St., Decorah | (563) 387-0593 Serving a full breakfast menu! Open Wed-Sun, 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Enjoy coffee, espresso, scratch-made baked goods, lunch, tap beer, mimosas, and Bloody Marys. Check out our spring drink menu. View our menu or order online at mymagpiecoffee.com.

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Sabin Family Table

817 Mechanic Street, Decorah | (563) 382-2964 Open 6a-8p Monday-Saturday & 6a-2p Sunday.

Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner all day! Homestyle favorites including pancakes & eggs, burgers, reubens, cheese steaks, cheese curds, fish, hot beef sandwiches, homemade pie & much more.

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. Homemade, fresh Mexican food & drinks. Patio open seasonally.

Scan the T-Bock’s Sports Bar & Grill des to o c R Q 206 W. Water St., Decorah | (563) 382-5970 menus Kitchen hours: Sun-Mon 11a-9p; Wed-Sat view

11a -10p; Closed Tues. Bar may stay open later if there’s a game or crowd. Daily lunch specials.

Large variety of tap and local beers! Great Bloody Marys! Best wings around! Great place to bring the family! Lots of TVs! View menus at www.tbocks.com.

Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.

1600 Prosperity Rd., Decorah | (563) 387-6700 Taproom hours: Sunday-Thursday 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.

The Landing Market

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 SunMon 7:30a-7p and Tues-Sat 7:30a-9p. Justin’s (restaurant) open Sun-Wed 8a-2p and Thurs-Sat 8a-7p. Root 43 (juices/ smoothies/bowls) Sun 9a-5p and Mon-Sat 8a- 5:30p. The Twisted Gnome (Dole soft serve & treats) open Sun-Mon 11a-7p and Tues-Sat 11a-9p. Check thelandingmarket.com for online ordering, menus, and latest information.

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817 S. Mechanic St., Decorah • 563-382-2964 Mon-Sat 6AM-8PM • Sun 6AM-2PM

LANSING

The Buck Stops Here

367 Main St., Lansing | (563) 538-9284 Serving breakfast and lunch. Fresh concepts for traditional menu items! Open 7a - 3p Tuesday through Saturday, Sunday 7a - 1p. Check out daily specials on our Facebook page.

CALMAR

U-2 BBQ & Catering

1676 Hwy. 52, Calmar | (563) 562-3929 Full-line catering & custom meals for breakfast, lunch or dinner; traditional meals; BBQ; available for graduation parties, weddings, reunions, company picnics. Succulent salads, wholesome veggies & potatoes, delicious desserts, deluxe catering, party planners and trays.

ROSSVILLE

The Old Rossville Store

851 Volney Rd., Rossville, between Waukon & Marquette | (563) 535-7272 Open Tuesday - Thursday 4-7, Friday & Saturday 4-8. Closed Sunday & Monday. Nightly Specials: Tuesday - Jumbo Shrimp or Ham Steak; Wednesday - 1/2 Broasted Chicken; Thursday Baby Back BBQ Pork Ribs; Friday - Beer Battered or Broiled Cod; Saturday - Prime Rib.

Taproom open

Sunday-Thursday 11a-9p Friday-Saturday 11a-10p 1600 Prosperity Rd. Decorah 563-382-6198 www.tgbrews.com

Join us for an unforgettable craft beer experience with exclusive bottle pickups + limited tappings

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