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(The complete version of this article originally published in the February 20 Decorah Leader, find it in full at decorahleader.com) A budding local land investment cooperative hopes to foster greater community awareness of area land practices and sustainable agriculture as organizers work to replicate a purchasing model they said has seen success locally in years past.

The Farmers Land Investment Cooperative – or FLIC – was created in 2023, and board member Klaus De Boer said he and other coop members have spent the past year discussing the nuts and bolts of how the cooperative’s shareholders might provide financial support to area farm operations practicing sustainable agriculture – and now they’re beginning to look for their first official project.

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Building off a past model Fellow FLIC Board member Steve McCargar said the use of a similar model was central to procuring land which is now occupied by Humble Hands Harvest – a worker-owned cooperative farm operation north of Decorah led by Hannah Breckbill and Emily Fagan.

McCargar said, when about 22 acres of land near his own home was expected to be put up for auction a number of years ago, he and a number of neighbors as well as community members from the Decorah area were concerned a large confined animal feeding operation or similar business might secure the land, which McCargar felt would be environmentally devastating to the local ecosystem. He said about 15 families were able to generate more than $122,000 in about three weeks to purchase the land after forming Hidden Falls LLC. The group then began hashing out their vision for the use of the newly-acquired land, choosing to emphasize alternatives to not only confined animal operations but chemical pesticides and other traditional applications. Gradually, the group began transferring their individual shares of the land to Humble Hands Harvest – McCargar said many members sold their shares at the same price they were initially purchased for, and some even discounted their sales to ensure Humble Hands could afford the purchase.

De Boer said, though that type of funding model might not result in monetary returns, it does yield what he called cultural returns for the community. And it’s a model FLIC aims to replicate in years to come.

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Voters in the city of Decorah will be heading to the polls today to decide whether to authorize the city to establish a municipal electric utility. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 4. Voters in Decorah’s Ward 1 and 2 will vote at the Winneshiek County Courthouse Annex — 201 West Main St. in Decorah. Voters in Ward 3A and 3B can cast their ballots at First Lutheran Church — 604 W. Broadway St. in Decorah, and voters in Wards 4 and 5 can fill out a ballot at Good Shepherd Church — 701 Iowa Ave. in Decorah.

The March 4 referendum requires a simple majority in order to pass. Voters are reminded to bring an Iowa driver’s license, non-driver ID card, passport, military ID or voter ID card to the polls as proof of identity. Voters who have changed addresses since they last registered to vote will also need to provide proof of residency.

Some Winneshiek County voters will also be eligible to cast ballots that same day in a Postville Community School District special election. The Postville School District is looking to fill an at-large seat on its board of education.

Candidate Mary Huinker is the only candidate listed on the sample ballot posted by the Winneshiek County Auditor’s Office. Voters within the Postville School District will also be asked to approve a public measure renewing the district’s revenue purpose statement.

Winneshiek County residents living within the Postville School District may fill out theirCall ballots at the Ossian Com1-800-733-4014 Serving Howard,Polls Winneshiek, munity Center — 123 West Main St. in Ossian. will be Chickasaw, Fayette open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. today.

Rude recounts 2019 accident, credits recovery to speedy local responders (The complete version of this article originally published in the February 27 Decorah Leader, find it in full at decorahleader.com) It has been more than five years since a fall from a scaffold nearly claimed his life, but Iowa State Trooper Jared Rude shared his story at GundersenAir’s EMS Education Day in Decorah recently.

Rude has no memory of what happened to him on Dec. 7, 2019, nor can he recall the 37 days following his fall, but he is certain of one thing — he very well might not have survived if it hadn’t been for what he called the flawless actions of Decorah’s emergency personnel and the rapid response of the GundersenAir helicopter based at the city’s airport.

Jared Rude (center), is flanked by some of the emergency responders who came together — via ambulance, fire truck, police cruiser and medical helicopter — to help save his life and provide him with expedient medical care following an accident in December of 2019.

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NMP opens call for director proposals during 50th season

State legislation could impact local libraries Iowa Senate File 347 and House File 558 target what its Republican sponsors consider obscene descriptions in public library materials. If the bills become law, staff at the Decorah Public Library believe they would be forced to remove countless books from the library’s shelves, including works by contemporary authors such as John Grisham, James Patterson, Christine Feehan, Danielle Steel and many more. “We have nearly 29,000 print books, 103,000 e-books, 51,000 audio-books and over 2,500 DVDs in our collection. We add hundreds of new materials every month across all formats.

There is absolutely no way staff could possibly review every page of every book, or every minute of each audio or video material to ensure there are no descriptions of sex acts,” Decorah Public Library Director Kristin Torresdal. (Photo by Zach Jensen) Find the article in the February 27 Decorah Leader available in print and online at decorahleader. com.

New Minowa Players is now accepting director proposals for the 2025-26 season, which marks the group’s 50th anniversary. Organizers expect the milestone season to include an exciting lineup of productions, offering diverse opportunities for prospective directors to bring their creative visions to life. Applications must be submitted by Monday, March 31. Directors can apply through NMP’s website: www.newminowaplayers. org. Alternatively, applications may be mailed to New Minowa Players, 906 S. Mill Street, PO Box 321, Decorah, IA 52101 or emailed to newminowaplayers@gmail.com.

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A children’s show is to take place in October, which organizers said will showcase the talents of younger actors — from age 5 up to eighth grade.

A creative venture is scheduled for early November. Past ventures for the production have included cabaret-style performances, projects in distinct venues and what organizers called thought-provoking straight plays.

A family show is expected to be performed the last two weekend in January of 2026.

This winter production typically features roles for both adults and younger performers.

A spring show will take the stage in late March or early April of that year, and the production is expected to be open to all-adult performers. Organizers said the production can be either a musical or play.

The curtain will also go up on a summer musical the last full weekend in June of 2026. Directors are encouraged to create a large-scale musical production, which will be performed at the Decorah High School Auditorium. Directors can collaborate with a full production team to stage the show.

By Ole Winter

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

Oh, to be eighty again Years back I was driving home from a couple of hours with the “McGood Old Boys,” as someone had named our afternoon Koffee Klatch. On this particular Friday, despite the rather busy post school day traffic, I noticed two young girls. They were having a great time. They were skipping.

I hadn't see anyone skip for a while. They skipped, they jumped, they twirled while giggling and laughing the whole time. All this while totally oblivious to the traffic around them. Their long hair was flying, and back packs were sailing like moons orbiting a planet. Of course it was Friday.

I was smiling, I might have even laughed out loud. What a joy to see so much energy and happiness in two persons on Water Street. I was so distracted it's fortunate I didn't get into a fender bender. It made my day.

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I once read the story of a very elderly Justice of the U.S. supreme court who was sitting with a friend on a park bench. When a beautiful woman walked by his companion asked, “Judge, what do you think when you see a beautiful woman walk by?”

The judge replied with shaky voice, “Oh, to be 80 again!”

Or younger! But of course, it will not happen.

But it would be so great to once again put a light weight canoe on my shoulders and portage in the BWCA. Or walk the St. Olaf Campus and see the love of my life one more time as we met.

No, that will not happen.

“Oh, to be 80 again.” Out of the question.

It hasn't always been easy, but I have found the contentment of acceptance. I now join the Apostle Paul who wrote, “I have learned that in whatever situation I am, there to be content.”

No, I will not skip, jump, twirl and giggle my way down the halls. But I can still enjoy others doing it!

And thank God I can do that.

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

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The Driftless Tuesday, March 4, 2025 A-5

First round of voting is March 3-6

A hidden gem: Decorah selected to participate in annual Strongest Town contest Among dozens of applicants nation-wide, Decorah has been given the opportunity to show the country what makes it stronger and better. The public can vote for Decorah as the 2025 Strongest Town champion in a series of rounds beginning March 3.

The annual Strongest Town contest kicked off this week, giving communities a chance to showcase their strength and resilience. A nonprofit media advocacy organization, Strong Towns works with communities across the country to help them get the resources and knowledge to take action and make their communities stronger for the long-term.

Community members are invited to support Decorah by voting in each round of the contest at www.strongesttown.com.

The winning town will be honored at the Strong Towns National Gathering June 9-11.

How to vote Round one voting will be held March 3-6. Decorah will go up

tional Gathering in Providence, Rhode Island to be presented with their award certificate. A Strong Towns video creator will also visit the winning town later this year to make a short film documentary about the community. against three other communities, and the public can vote on who they want to win. Round one is an honorary title, but the community with the most votes also wins a plaque and other goodies.

Round two voting will be held March 10-13. Decorah, along with the 15 competing towns, will be matched up bracket-style in this “Sweet Sixteen” event. Decorah will compete head-to-head with one other town, and the public will vote on their favorite town based on the applications submitted for the contest. The final eight will move on to round three.

Round three voting will be held March 17-20. If Decorah advances from round two, each town will be matched against

another town, bracket style, for four total match-ups. The public will vote on the strongest town in each match-up, basing their votes on a photo tour of each town.

Round four voting will be held March 31-April 3. In the “Final Four” match-up, the public can vote on the strongest town based on an essay about the town by Strong Towns staff writers. Two towns will advance to the championship round.

The final two towns will compete in a live championship webinar April 8-14 where the public can vote for the strongest town.

The Strongest Town champion will be announced April 16.

Two representatives from the winning town will then be flown to the 2025 Strong Towns Na-

To vote visit strongesttown.com or scan this QR code:

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The Decorah Area Quilters will hold their seventh meeting of the year at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 at ArtHaus in Decorah. After a welcome and introductions, members will share their new projects during show and tell. The program for the evening will be “Environmental Considerations in Quilting,” presented by local artist Ivy Riggs. She will focus on quilting as a textile art and how to make craftwork more sustainable. The Decorah Area Quilters meet at ArtHaus at 6 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. Each meeting consists of a brief welcome and introductions, show-andtell a question and answer session, with a few minutes to talk to other quilters. The cost is $2 per meeting or $5 for the entire year.

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Moonroof .......................................... $29,495 .......................................................... $41,995 ’21 Jeep Compass Latitude 4x4, Red, 71K Miles, Heated Leather Seats, Backup Cam .. $18,995 ’22 Ford Expedition Max Limited 4x4, Silver, 55k Miles, Heated/Cooled Seats, Panoramic ’21 Buick Encore GX Essence, White Pearl, Moon ................................................. $48,995 AWD, 41k Miles, Moonroof, Heated Leather .......................................................... $24,995 ’21 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited, Black, 31k, Family Camera, Heated Seats/Steering .......... ’21 Buick Envision Avenir, Black, AWD, 49k .......................................................... $31,995 Miles, Heated/Cooled Leather Seats, Heated Steering ............................................. $27,995 ’21 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited, Silver, 51k, Family Camera, Heated Seats/Steering .......... ’21 Ford Bronco Outer Bank, Blue, 34k Miles, .......................................................... $30,995 Removable Hard Top, Leather Seats ... $41,995 ’20 Kia Telluride EX, Front Wheel Drive, Gray, ’21 Ford Bronco Sport, Black, AWD, 13k Miles, 71k Miles, Leather, Moonroof ........... $23,995 Tech Package .................................... $28,995 ’20 Ford Expedition XLT, Red, 79k Miles, ’21 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend, Black, 31k Heated/Cooled Leather Seats, Panoramic Miles, AWD, Moonroof .................... $27,995 Moonroof .......................................... $33,995 ’20 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid XSE, Silver, 75k Miles, ’19 Dodge Durango R/T, Gray, Heated Seats/ Heated Seats, Hybrid ......................... $29,995 Wheel, Backup Cam .......................... $28,995 ’20 Chev Equinox LT, Gray, AWD, 33k Miles, ’13 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD, 201k Remote Start ..................................... $21,995 Miles .................................................. .$9,995 ’20 Ford Escape SE AWD, Black, 65k Miles, ’11 Dodge Durango, Black, 290k Miles, DVD Heated Seats ...................................... $17,995 Player .................................................. $6,995 ’20 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Plus, Blue, Front TRUCKS Wheel Drive ...................................... $18,995 ’24 Ford Maverick XLT 4x4, Blue, 19k Miles, ’19 Jeep Cherokee Altitude 4x4, White, 59K Backup Camera ................................. $29,995 Miles, Heated Leather Seats/Wheel... $18,995 ’21 Chevy Colorado Z71 CrewCab 4x4, White, ’19 Ford Edge SEL, Black, AWD, 72k Miles, 57K Miles, Heated Seats/Wheel, Bedliner .....

Heated Leather/Wheel ...................... $19,995 .......................................................... $29,995 ’19 Jeep Compass Latitude, Navy, AWD, 55k ’21 Chevy 1500 LT Trail Boss Crew, Black, Miles, Heated Seats/Wheel............... $20,495 4x4, 44k Miles, Leather Seats ........... $41,995 ’19 Ford Edge ST AWD, Blue 54k, Adaptive ’21 Chevy 1500 LTZ Duramax Crew, Silver, Cruise, Heated Seats/Wheel .............. $23,995 4x4, 43k Miles, Heated/Cooled Leather Seats .......................................................... $43,995 ’19 Subaru Outback 2.5i, Red, 61k Miles, All Wheel Drive ...................................... $18,995 ’21 Ford Ranger XLT Crew, Black, 60k Miles, 4x4, New Tires .................................. $28,995 ’18 Subaru Forester Premium AWD, Silver, 58k Miles, Heated Seats, Lane Assist ....... $21,995 ’21 Ford F-150 Lariat Crew, Space White, 4x4, 45k Miles, Heated/Cooled Seats, Panoramic ’18 Subaru Forester Premium AWD, Gray, 82k Roof .................................................. $41,995 Miles, Heated Seats, Lane Assist ....... $19,995 ’20 Ford Ranger XLT Crew, Red, 58k Miles, ’18 Ford Escape SEL, Ruby Red, AWD, 67k 4x4, Heated Seats .............................. $29,995 Miles, Heated Leather, Pano.............. $17,995 ’20 GMC Canyon SLT Crew, White, 4x4, 43k ’18 Jeep Renegade Latitude, Yellow, AWD, 52k Miles, Remote Start ........................... $29,995 Miles, Heated Seats ........................... $15,995 ’20 GMC Sierra Elevation Crew, Red, 4x4, ’17 Chev Equinox LT, White, FWD, 69k Miles, Heated Seats/Steering Wheel ............ $37,995 Heated Seats, Remote Start .............. $14,995 ’20 Jeep Gladiator Sport CrewCab, Black, 4x4, ’17 Jeep Cherokee Latitude, Black, AWD, 88k V6, 39k Miles, Heated Seats ............ $35,995 Miles, Heated Seats ........................... $16,995 ’20 RAM 1500 Big Horn CrewCab, Navy, 4x4, ’17 Nissan Rogue SV, Gray, 79k Miles, AWD, 5.7L HEMI, Pano, Heated Seats ........ $37,995 heated seats, back up cam.................. $15,995 ’19 RAM 2500 Big Horn CrewCab, White, 4x4, ’15 Lincoln MKC, Red, AWD, 83k Miles, Pano, center council, power seats................ $37,495 Heated Leather/Wheel ....................... $16,995 ’19 Ford Ranger XLT Crew, Black, 4x4, 61k ’15 Subaru Crosstrek Premium, Red, 43k Miles, Spray in Bed Liner, Cross Traffic Alert Miles!, Heated Seats, Moonroof ........ $18,995 .......................................................... $27,995 ’14 Volkswagen Tiguan FWD, Blue, 114k Miles ’19 Ford F-150 XLT Crew, white, 4x4, 47k ........................................................... .$7,995 Miles, Tow Package ......................... .$31,995 VANS ’18 Ford F-150 XLT Crew, Blue, 81k, 4x4, Bedliner, tow Package ...................... .$25,995 ’24 Kia Carnival LX, Black, 33k Miles, Available Seat Package, Adaptive Cruise ....... ’18 Honda Ridgeline TRL Crew, Silver, 58k .......................................................... $31,995 Miles, 4x4, Leather Heated Seats ...... $27,995 ’16 Chrysler Town & Country Touring L, Blue, ‘16 Nissan Frontier SV, Silver, 128K Miles, HEated Seats, 4x4 ............................. $15,995 181k Miles, Leather Seats ................... $6,995 CARS ’16 Ford F150 XLT Super Crew, Red, 96k Miles, Heated Seats ...................................... $23,995 ’24 Nissan Altima SL, Red, 15k Miles, Adaptive Cruise, Heated Leather Seats/Steering ........... ’16 Ford F150 XLT SuperCrew, Black, 4x4, 85k Miles, EcoBoost, 6 Passenger .......... $26,995 .......................................................... $26,995 ’16 Ram 1500 Sport Double Cab, Red, 67k ’21 Volkswagen Jetta S, Gray, 55k Miles, Miles, 4x4, Spray in Liner, Tonneau Cover ....

Backup Camera ................................. $14,995 .......................................................... $26,995 ’21 Ford Mustang Premium, Convertible, Blue, 63k Miles, Heated/Cooled Steats ...... $21,995 ’11 Chevy 1500 Ext Cab, Gray, 50k Miles, LOW MILES, 2WD .................................... $18,995 ‘19 Chevy Camero LT, Red, 36K Miles, Convertible ........................................ $23,995 ’09 Ford F-250 XL ExtCab, White, 156k Miles, Local Trade ....................................... $15,995 ’18 Buick Regal Essence, Burgundy, 106k Miles, Heated Leather, Moon ....................... $15,995 ’09 Chev Silverado LT Ext Cab, White ... $8,995 ’03 Chevy Avalanche, White, 180k Miles, 4x4, ’17 Nissan Altima SR, Gray, 42k Miles, Great New Transmission, Recently Rebuilt Motor...

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Contact FOR SALE and Oak Hill all located in Bloomfield township, The Driftless Castalia, IA. Bids are to include mowing, MISCELLANEOUS trimming and clearing debris off Classifi ed REAL ESTATE stones. Bids to be per cemetery, per mowing for a 1 year contract. department FOR RENT Also taking bids for Fall Broadleaf spraying. at Bids due: March 15, 2025. Submit LOST AND bids to: 1151 Old Oak Rd., 563-382-4221 Castalia, IA 52133.

FOUND Any questions contact Becky Meyer at 563-567-8380.

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• Siding • Window Work • Garage & Porch Rebuilds • Decks • Wood Fencing

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FARMS RENT Send a letterFOR of application and resume

Please send a letter of application and resume to Athletic Director Adam Riley at adam.riley@decorah.school, by the end of the day March 12, 2025.

to Principal Brad Hurst at brad.hurst@decorah.school by the end of the day March 12, 2025.

The Decorah Community School District is an EEO/AA employer

WANTED The Decorah Community School District is an EEO/AA employer TO BUY

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Please submit letter of application and resume by March 7, 2025 to Miller Law Office P.L.C., 301 West Broadway, P.O. Box 28, Decorah, BUSINESS Iowa 52101, or email millerlaw@ millerlawdecorah.com OPPORTUNITY 8-2-LD-12

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LAWN CARE FARMS APPLICATOR FOR SALE

GreenLawn Lawn Care, of Ossian, IA is an area leader in lawn care and lawn maintenance.

We are currently seeking to hire a full-time lawn care applicator FARMSto become part of our team.

We provide ongoing training and certification as well as health FOR RENT insurance and benefits package. We are looking for candidates with the following skills/background: • Have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license • Provide outstanding customer service • Be able to work outdoors and complete physical work WANTED • Preferred experience in the lawn care industry with close attention to detail safety, and accuracy TO BUY • Prefer candidates with current Ornamental and Turf Pest Control applicator license (3OT) or willingness to obtain • Work schedule is consistent, with longer hours needed from MarchSeptember which may include RECREATIONAL select weekends.

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taking bids for BUSINESS summer mowing REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITY of Pleasant View, Bloomfield,

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Tired of losing miles and money by waiting to load and unload?

This dedicated run is what you are looking for! Minimal wait times and high miles await you.

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Winneshiek County Conservation will hold a Shed Antler Hunt at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 8 at the Lake Meyer Campground Shelter. Participants will start from the campground shelter and go looking for shed deer antlers hidden by park staff ahead of the event. Participants who bring an antler back to the shelter will win a prize. The free outdoor event is open to the public. No registration is required. Lake Meyer Park and Campground is located at 2546 Lake Meyer Rd., off Highway 24 between Calmar and Fort Atkinson. Visit www.winneshiekwild.com or call 563-534-7145 for more information.

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High Point East neighborhood.

Spacious 4 bdrm., 3 bath home with nearly an acre! Many, many updates throughout, including the cozy 4-season sunroom and patio with entry to the lower level family room. Call to see for yourself!

2364 Allan Dr. Rd., Decorah $434,900

• A nature lover’s dream, the 7 acres m/l is adjacent to State land for hiking and hunting • 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, Onelevel home for convenient living • Spacious, bright kitchen with a large step-in pantry

2610 Highway 26 Lansing, IA Anne Dykstra 563.380.4357

• Dining options available in both the kitchen and living room

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• Ample storage throughout the home, bonus room for an office, storage, or craft room • Attached garage with storage room and breezeway into home

+/- 66 ACRES

Built-in in West Union in 2002, this home is near all the things you want – the Rec Center, swimming pool, daycare facility, and the schools! Over 3,000 sf with 4 bedrooms and 4 baths, cherry cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and new carpet throughout!

105 Union Ridge Dr., West Union NOW $459,900

WASHINGTON STREET CONDOS THINKING OF DOWNSIZING? CONDOS READY THIS SPRING! 2 bdrm, 2 bath Easy living Washington St., Decorah $419,000

View all listings at www.davekelly.com

• Garden shed, Old barn used for storing antique tractors& insulated, heated woodworking shop

106 College Dr., Decorah, IA 563-382-3627

CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN

Fantastic property in Northeastern Winneshiek County in the heart of trout and whitetail country. +/66 acres with +/- 36 acres of mixed age hardwoods and +/- 30 acres CRP(CP 25) producing $161.05/acre annually. CRP in until 2027.

Multiple springs on the property. Call today!

Charming 3 bdrm, 1 bath home near Decorah’s vibrant downtown. Super clean with many updates throughout.

Enjoy the rear patio this spring!

1002 River St., Decorah $250,000

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please visit wellingtonplacedecorah.com for more information or to apply!

$52,500 - $57,400

NEW LISTING

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FIVE available building lots in Scenic View Estates!

Building specs available. Located in city limits.

Call for more information!

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Complimentary pizza & hors d’oeuvres

Apply online at www.decorah.bank/careers

1870 State Hwy 9 P.O. Box 8 Decorah, IA 52101 e-mail: kelly@davekelly.com Jayme Folkedahl Jeanne Gullekson Keegan Steinlage Trent Ostby Billy Connor

Wed., March 12 • 3-6pm

Come join an award-winning Top Workplace team as a Customer Support Representative! If you have exceptional customer service skills, like helping others, and have strong computer skills then this might be the job for you! This position receives and pays out money, and keeps records of money and negotiable instruments involved in financial transactions using a computer and specific bank software. Responsibilities also include incoming customer service calls relating to debit card, internet banking, and other miscellaneous customer inquiries.

• Acreage located along the backwaters of the Mighty Mississippi River

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REAL Check out this week’s ESTATE FEATURED PROPERTY!

Mike Kelly, Broker Ron Juve Marcia Madrigal,

Career Social

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Move-in ready 4 bedroom 2 bath home on Washington St., updated in 2023 & 2024 with new siding, windows, shingles, gutters and exterior doors. This great home also boasts updated bath, oak floors and new flooring, fresh paint, main floor laundry on a .35 acre lot within walking distance to downtown. Call today to view this spacious move-in ready home.

D.J. Friest Broker

Kevin Gossling Agent

Move over crab; shrimp cakes are crisp and tasty Seafood is a healthy addition to any diet. Seafood, whether it’s fish, mollusks or crustaceans, tends to be lower in calories and saturated fat than meator poultry-based protein sources, and it may be rich in hearthealthy omega-3 fatty acids.

Shrimp, in particular, is a type of seafood that many people enjoy because it’s not as fishy as other offerings. Shrimp can be cooked in various ways, but grounding shrimp into pat-

WE NEED LISTINGS! We have multiple qualified buyers looking for acreage, farms, condos, and residential properties. If you have been thinking about selling, give us a call for a no hassle consultation.

Serving Northeast Iowa for over 30 years!

Our sole business is Listing & Selling real estate!

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ties gives an interesting spin.

Try “Shrimp Cakes with Honey Lemon Aioli” from “30-Minute Meal Prep” (Sourcebooks) by Robin Miller.

Shrimp Cakes with Honey Lemon Aioli Serves 4

1 pound cooked shrimp, tails removed 1⁄4 cup panko breadcrumbs 1⁄4 cup diced red bell pepper 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, plus more for serving 1 large egg Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 tablespoons olive oil Honey Lemon Aioli: 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon zest 1. Place the shrimp in a food processor, and pulse on and off until coarsely chopped. Add the breadcrumbs, bell pepper, chives, egg, 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, and 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper, and pulse on and off until blended; you should be able to squeeze a small amount of the mixture and it will hold its shape.

2. Form the mixture into four patties, each about 1-inch thick.

3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the shrimp patties, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.

4. To make the aioli, whisk together all the ingredients until blended. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

5. Spoon the lemon aioli over the shrimp cakes, and top with fresh chives.

Note: The shrimp cakes can be assembled and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before cooking. The aioli can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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4 YEARS Help Linda celebrate these milestone anniversaries!

DOWNTOWN

9 YEARS IN DECORAH

48 YEARS

Wednesday, March 5 • 9:30-5 | Thursday, March 6 • 9:30-5 Friday, March 7 • 9:30-5 | Saturday, March 8 • 9:30-4

Heavenly Made Gifts & the Gnome Store

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George J. Bucheit

Sept. 28,

Passed from this world Valentine Eve With a Big Red Kiss 93 years, 4 months, 2 weeks.

Married 65 years.

Those who knew him knew a kind, loving, Caring human being.

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Oneota Film Festival this weekend in Decorah The 15th annual Oneota Film Festival will take place this weekend, March 6-9 in downtown Decorah. The weekend will provide many opportunities to make connections with filmmakers, friends and other members of the broader-Decorah community during special events, filmmaker Q&A discussions and film screenings. This year, the Oneota Film Festival

board has selected more than 60 new, independent films, including documentaries, dramas, family-friendly animated and short films as well as student films.

Films will be screened at Hotel Winneshiek, Drift: Strength and Yoga Center, T-Bocks Upstairs, ArtHaus, Vesterheim

Commons, Pulpit Rock Brewery and the All Vet’s Club.

Dozens of filmmakers will be screening their films and hosting Q&A discussions after the screenings, including students from local middle and high schools. Filmmakers will be honored at the Meet the Filmmakers Reception at 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 8 at Upstairs T-Bocks. The Oneota Film Festival events are free and open to all.

The festival schedule and film descriptions are now available online at www.oneotafilmfestival.org, and festival guides are available now at sponsor locations throughout Decorah.

After 36 years with local manufacturer Gemini, Jim McKone is retiring.

Jim McKone, Extrusion Specialist, is retiring on March 7th after 36 years at Gemini. Jim’s journey with Gemini began in 1989, during a period of expansion into the cast metal letter product line in the second building addition in Decorah. As demand increased, Jim became instrumental in molding and casting letters. He worked at the forefront of the production line, collaborating closely with a skilled pattern shop to develop an efficient runner and gating system.

Over the years, Jim was impactful in the expansion of the cast metal letters line and the launch of another new product line cast plaques. Later, he transitioned to Plastic Extrusion, continuing to focus on producing quality products for the team. Jim credits some of his success to the support of management and his fellow team members, who helped Gemini become an industry leader in bronze cast plaques and cast metal letters. In Jim’s tenure at Gemini, he witnessed the company grow from 1.5 buildings to 5, and the introduction of multiple different product lines.

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Jim’s colleagues describe him as authentic, patient, and detailed.

Raven Battle, Production Supervisor, said, “Jim has been one of the most genuine people I have had a chance to work with. He is a very detailed and patient teacher. He works endlessly and is always in a good mood. He will be greatly missed by all.”

Gemini thanks Jim for his 36 years of service, his valuable contributions, and for being a great representative of Gemini!

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Choose Alliant Energy Vote NO on Measure E • March 4

How much would it cost the city to purchase Alliant Energy’s system?

An estimated $85.6 million* This is over 3.1 times the city’s entire 2024-2025 annual budget.* Transaction Costs $2.2 Startup Costs

Asset Buyout $31.2

Total:

$11.3

$85.6M (in 2029$)

Acquisition Costs

$72.1

Who would ultimately be responsible if the city purchases Alliant Energy’s system? YOU! Decorah taxpayers would shoulder the burden of costs associated with shifting to a municipal utility.

Pre-MEU Capex $5.6 Separation and

Reintegration Costs $16.5

Stranded Costs $12.7

Learn more: alliantenergy.com/decorah

Going Concern $6.0

Paid for by the Committee for Decorah’s Energy Future. *Source: Concentric Energy Advisors 2025 Preliminary Feasibility Study, page 7. Access the full study at alliantenergy.com/decorah.

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