turned out for the city’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. Article
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Father Jacob Rouse, who serves the Notre Dame Parish in Cresco as well as St. Bridget Oratory near Bluffton, joined the band Country Cousins on stage during the St. Patrick’s Day dance. Rouse provided vocals during several numbers.
Ray Lawrence, Joe Sweeney and Craig Boleyn — collectively the Toe Tappers — provided some live music as they passed through downtown Waukon on a parade float Sunday, March 16. (Decorah Leaders photos by Seth Boyes)
Turkey Valley to present
“The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon”
The Turkey Valley High School Drama Department is set to present, “The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon” next week. The fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm are turned on their heads in what organizers called a fast-paced, rollicking ride as two narrators and several actors attempt to combine all 209 stories — ranging from classics like “Snow White,” “Cinderella” and “Hansel and
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Gretel” — to more bizarre, obscure stories like — “The Devil’s Grandmother” and “The Girl Without Hands.” Performances will take place at 7 p.m. March 28 and 29 in the multipurpose room of Turkey Valley High School. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and tickets will be available at the door for $6 — children of pre-kindergarten age and younger will be admitted at no cost.
Discovery Camps registration opening next month
Registration for Winneshiek County Conservation’s Discovery Camps will begin April 1.
Discovery Camps are four-day opportunities for students entering grades one through nine to get hands-on outdoor experiences while experience the natural world. Each week, campers will participate in daily activities designed to engage them in discovery-oriented learning while connecting to nature, gaining new skills, meeting new friends and making memories.
Three camps will be offered in June of 2025.
Wild Wonderers, which is for students entering grades one through three, will take place June 9-12 and be based out of Whalen Cabin near Phelps Park in Decorah. Adventurers, which is for students entering grades
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four through six, will be held June 16-19 at Lake Meyer Park and Campground near Calmar. Explorers, which is for students entering grades seven through nine, will be offered June 23-26 at Lake Meyer Park and Campground.
Each camp will meet from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Each camp will cost $120 per student to cover material costs. Partial scholarships are available based on financial need.
The deadline to register for one of the camps is 4 p.m. Friday, May 2. To learn more about Discovery Camps and register online, visit winneshiekwild. com/discovery-camp or email education@winneshiekwild. com.
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Road Trip Iowa Trivia Night to be hosted in Decorah
Members of the public are invited to test their knowledge ahead of the second season of Iowa PBS’s travel series “Road Trip Iowa” during an upcoming local trivia night. A night of Iowa scenic byway and trav- el-themed trivia will take place at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 3 at Impact Coffee in Decorah.
“We’re thrilled to hit the road and connect with communities along Iowa’s scenic byways,” said Iowa PBS Engagement Manager Caryline Clark. “These events are a fun way to celebrate the places and stories that make our state special, and we can’t wait to share the new season of ‘Road Trip
Iowa’ with our audience.”
Ahead of the show’s season premiere, participants will work together in teams to test their knowledge of Iowa’s scenic byways, historical sites and unique attractions during this free event. Iowa-themed prizes will be awarded to the top three teams. Registration is not required. For more information, visit iowapbs.org/events. In addition to Iowa PBS’ triv-
Trails Unlimited to hold breakfast fundraiser
The Trails Unlimited Snowmobile Club will host their annual Landowners Appreciation and Breakfast Fundraiser from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, March 30 at the Festina Community Center.
Nearly 200 landowners will receive a special invitation for
the breakfast event, including complimentary tickets. Immediately following the breakfast event, the final Trails Unlimlited club meeting of the season will take place at 12:30 p.m. inside the Festina Community Center. Trails Unlimited is a non-profit organization
which has been in existence since 1985. The club maintains more than 140 miles of trail in the communities of Castalia, Ossian, Calmar, Fort Atkinson, Festina, Alpha, Hawkeye, Jackson Junction, St. Lucas, Auburn, Waucoma, West Union and Clermont.
Trout Unlimited to host April meeting
The Driftless chapter of Trout Unlimited will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 1. The meeting will be held in room 206 of Valders Hall of Science at Luther College in Decorah, and participants may also join the meeting remotely.
The meeting’s featured speaker, Mike Miller, is a stream ecologist with Wisconsin’s Department of Natural
Resources. Miller monitors pesticide concentrations in Wisconsin’s streams and rivers, including those in the Driftless Area. Miller will join the meeting virtually to discuss the environmental risks associated with neonicotinoid insecticides — sometimes called neonics.
Neonics, derived from nicotine, are known for their extreme toxicity to both pest and benefi-
American Legion accepting Iowa Boys State applications
cial insects, with studies showing their presence in ground and surface waters at potentially harmful concentrations. Miller will share insights as to their impact on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, as well as the economic and regulatory factors surrounding their use.
The meeting is open to the public, including students of Luther College.
ia night on the Driftless Area Scenic Byway, the statewide network is hosting events along the Loess Hills National Scenic Byway, the Historic Hills Scenic Byway and the Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway this spring.
“Road Trip Iowa” airs at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays on Iowa PBS, and the show’s second season begins April 9.
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BETTY LOU (EHDE) (NUEHRING) HALVERSON died Monday, March 10, 2025 at her
March 30 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in West Union with Pastor Rusty Phillips officiating
The American Legion of Iowa is now accepting applications for Iowa Boys State 2025, which will take place June 22-27 at Camp Dodge in Johnston. The leadership and civics program provides high school juniors with a hands-on opportunity to experience government in action, develop critical leadership skills and build lifelong connections. The sixday program brings motivated high school juniors together to run a fully functioning mock government, draft legislation and make real-time decisions. Participants will engage directly with Iowa’s top officials, military leaders and professionals to gain experience in leadership, communication and civic responsibility. Iowa Boys State is offered at no cost to participants, thanks to the support of the American Legion. Interested students and their families can learn more and apply at iowaboysstate.org.
Parents, teachers, coaches and community leaders are encouraged to identify and nominate students who would benefit from the program. For additional information, contact Eric Less, programs director at The American Legion of Iowa, at eric@ialegion.org.
BEEF FATS Russell Edgar
Joe & Dean Elsbernd, Decorah
Jon Perterson, Mabel
John Eickenberger, Lawler
Wiebke Feedlot, Spring Grove
J&B Cattle, Lanesboro
Kevin & Marcus Wenthold, Ossian Wagner Bros, Castalia
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Richard Hendrickson, Ossian
Tom & Paul Kreiner, Fort Atk.
Dean & Dennis Schmitt, West Union
Brian Rothmeyer, Ossian Ricky Schnuelle, Castalia
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Schmitt Dairy, Fort Atk.
Darren & Derek Larson, McGregor
Jacobsen Kuboushek, Ridgeway
Ralph & Robert Hammel, Dorchester TOP BULL
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HAPPY DOCTORS’ DAY
WinnMed is proud to recognize our dedicated physicians who continually show their compassion and commitment to our patients and communities.
Sarah Wymer, M.D.
Phillip Yee, M.D. Lisa Zittergruen, M.D.
Laurie Tope, D.O.
Gregory Valkosky, D.P.M.
John Vogel, D.O.
Daniel Wientzen, D.O.
Paul Wenner, M.D.
Chris Winters, M.D.
Ian Stock, D.O.
Craig Sullivan, D.P.M.
Eric Svestka, M.D.
Kurt Swanson, D.O.
Kent Svestka, M.D.
Brooke Tappe, D.P.M.
Brittanee Samuelson, M.D. Kristy Schilling, M.D.
Elleson Schurtz, M.D.
Cynthia See, Au.D.
Caroline Schwickerath, D.O.
Evan Nelson, M.D.
Richard Remark, M.D.
Anna Ryan, M.D.
William Remington, M.D.
Janet Ryan, M.D.
Anna Mark, M.D.
Thomas Marquardt, D.P.M.
Adam Miller, M.D. Tyler Menke, M.D.
Catherine Nelson, D.O.
Jessica Hyams, M.D.
Hannah Ingvalson, D.O. Sunil Khanna, M.D.
Kevin Locke, M.D.
Michael LaBelle, M.D.
Anthonie Lopez Cortes, M.D.
David Foley, M.D. Andy Goodner, M.D.
Ronald Hougen, Ph.D.
Claire Haedike, Psy.D.
Darren Hyams, M.D.
Emily Connor, M.D. Christopher Cooper, D.O. Anthony Coppola, D.O.
Amanda Dolley, D.O.
Michael D’Netto, M.D.
Annalee Fencl, D.D.S.
Mark Ballard, M.D. Scott Bohner, D.O.
Sandy Clayton, M.D.
Melissa Simon, D.O.
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TUESDAY, MARCH 25 - Sweeney Machinery Consignment Auction at Sweeney Auction Center Waukon. Call to consign Sweeney Auction Service. www.sweeneyauctionservice.com Waukon, Ia 563-568-2464.
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DAY, MARCH 26 - March Flash
Gun Online Auction at Kramer Auction Gallery. Kramer Auction Service. Prairie du Chien, WI. 608326-8108. www.kramersales.com
SATURDAY, MARCH 29 - 10 a.m. McMillan Bros Farm Machinery Auction, 6113 Golden Road, Elgin at Sweeney Auction Center Waukon. www.sweeneyauctionservice.com Waukon, Ia 563-5682464. SATURDAY, APRIL 5 - 9 a.m.
MENNENGA’S SPRING MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT
AUCTION 2 miles west of Clarksville, IA on C-33 at 26483 180th St. For additional information contact Calvin Mennenga 319-240-5510 or Allen Freerks 319-961-1224.
SUNDAY, APRIL 6 - 10 a.m. Large Coin Auction. Community Center, Protivin, Iowa. Shindelar Auction Service, LLC. Protivin, Ia 563-569-8235. www.auctionsgo. com
TUESDAY, APRIL 12 - 1:00 p.m. Online Only Real Estate & Personal Property Auction. Rollin K. Isenberger Estate, Keith Isenberger, Executor, 3013 North Winn Rd, Decorah, IA. Sweeney Auction Service. www.sweeneyauctionservice.com Waukon, Ia 563-5682464.
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DINING GUIDE
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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 Sun-Wed 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. Check thelandingmarket. com for online ordering, menus, and latest information.
coffee, espresso, scratch-made baked goods, lunch, tap beer, mimosas, and Bloody Marys. Pumpkin Spice is back— stop by for a cozy fall drink. View our menu or order online at mymagpiecoffee.com.
Southeast Minnesota summer camp celebrates 20 years of mingling arts, agriculture
Flourish Summer Camp in Wykoff, Minnesota is a unique program that offers a week-long immersion in performance art and agriculture for area youth. Coming up on its 20th season, registration is now open for Flourish 2025, held July 27Aug. 3 at the DreamAcres Farm near Wykoff. Flourish is open to all youth ages 11-15. The camp brings a small, diverse group of professional performing artists together with campers to inventively “stage” camper ideas. Campers will practice their skills and rehearse their visions for a final performance – a performance that could be in the trees or in the creek. Much time will be spent in the woods and the garden, and mentors will encourage campers to embrace each space as a potential story.
Campers will spend a week on the DreamAcres Farm – once a CSA and now a wood-fired pizza farm and off-the-grid land collective. Campers will experience firsthand the benefits and challenges of relying exclusively on wood/solar power and al-
ternative water systems. DreamAcres also boasts the first off-the-grid certified kitchen in Minnesota.
Camp Co-Director Eva Barr is a theatre artist and founder of Chicago’s Lookingglass Theatre Company. The Flourish program began in August 2003 and has matured into a creative community with the participation of many Minnesota artists, puppeteers, dancers, musicians and storytellers. The camp has evolved to incorporate design and culinary arts in addition to the performance techniques taught by staff members. While the number of campers has not grown, the ideal number is about 16. Campers are urged to apply early as applicants are accepted on a first-come, firstserved basis. Scholarships are available. Native American applicants attend free of charge. For more information and to register, visit www.dreamacresfarm.org under the “Summer Camp” tab.
DreamAcres is located at 17289 County Road 8, Wykoff.
Flourish camper Lucy Kottke (Photo courtesy of Stan Juzwiak)
