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A test of time: S Seed Savers Exchange celebrates 50 years of sharing seeds and stories

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(This article originally published in the March 13 Decorah Leader, find past editions of the newspaper at decorahleader.com)

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Diane and Kent were home- them on a shelf,” Diane said. steading — living on and work- “You have to grow the seed out ing the land to grow food and to keep it living and viable.” other essentials — when they SSE’s Executive Director began Seed Savers out of their Mike Bollinger said Kent and Missouri home as a way Diane first named their orof preserving heirganization “The True loom seeds and Seed Exchange,” Seed Savers which their heritages was as well as netmerely a sort Exchange working with of newsletter will host its other seed they typed and savers around mailed out to Heirloom Plant 29 the country other people Sale May 9-10 interested in the through letters and phone calls. couple’s efforts. see page 10 “My grandparIn the newsletter, ents had given me they shared which morning glory and tomato seeds were available for only seeds that their parents brought the cost of postage — thus crefrom Bavaria when they im- ating the exchange. migrated to St. Lucas,” Diane The Whealys’ home was soon said. “So, we had those seeds full of seeds, which prompted and the story about them and their move to Decorah, seeking how the seeds linked back to the area’s ideal growing condiour ancestors. That was the ‘ah- tions. They first began growing ha’ moment for us, because, if their collection in a garden at my grandparents had passed the Winneshiek County 4-H away without giving me the camp. seeds, they would have been “People from Decorah were lost. So, we said, ‘Let’s see if very curious,” said Diane. there’s anybody else out there “They’d see that we had red, who’s interested in saving and green, yellow, white, purple, distributing these heirloom va- pink, orange and other colors of rieties of seed.” tomatoes and peppers Diane and Kent put an advertisement in the Mother Earth News, looking for like-minded people, and the response they received was substantial.

“We got letters and lots of seed, but seeds are not like heirloom furniture or jewelry, because they’re living, so you can’t just dust them and put

eed Savers Exchange, the largest non-governmental seed bank in the United States, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Today, the exchange is located just north of Decorah. It was founded in 1975 by Diane Ott Whealy and Kent Whealy, and Seed Savers has retained what organizers there called an unwavering commitment to its mission.

“For a nonprofit to survive for 50 years, a little more effort had to be done to keep that viable,” Diane said, reflecting on the past five decades since she and her then-husband founded the exchange. “A lot of nonprofits that started when we did are no longer in existence, but I think we always had a good mission that sustained us all these years.”

Diane said the organization’s main priorities are to save heirloom seeds and preserve the stories associated with them.

“You can’t really find fault in that,” she said. “We’re saving seeds for the future of the food source and, along with the seeds, we’re saving the stories, which bring the seeds to life.

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It’s hard to save something you don’t understand, so we have always tried to help people understand the importance of genetic diversity.”

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and eggplants, and they were just amazed to see and taste the genetic diversity.”

The Whealys founded Seed Savers with the two seeds from Diane’s grandparents, and today, the exchange features more than 20,000 different varieties of seeds, which they grow out to keep viable over time.

Bollinger said, by sharing seeds, Seed Savers helps ensure biodiversity among their produce continues.

“The idea is that, the more places that these seeds are growing, the safer they are,” he said. “It’s less likely that we’ll lose biodiversity because of this sharing. And, we also have the exchange online, through our website. For example, there are 6,378 different kinds of tomato being exchanged and 1,933 varieties of beans.”

Diane said all those varieties of seeds likely yields the most diverse garden in Iowa.

“That’s what we’ve been doing over the years — saving seeds and their stories, so

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Annual Earth Day Festival held

Nature enthusiasts young and old meandered the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds on April 26 during the annual Earth Day Festival. Various organizations displayed items and invited visitors to partake in activities in an effort to learn and appreciate the natural world. Many booths focused on plant and animal life, while others featured environmentally-conscience practices or products, and still others promoted specific environmental activism. The 2025 festival was held from 9 a.m. to noon that day, and displays were housed in the Danan Lansing Building and the Community Building on the fairgrounds.

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“These individuals are the heart of our company,” said Chris Storlie, CEO. “Their commitment and contributions over the years have built the foundation of DECO’s continued success. We are honored to recognize their achievements.”

Together, these retirees contributed 169.5 years of service, representing decades of dedication, mentorship, and leadership.

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Ribbon cutting held at new VA Outpatient Clinic in Decorah

(The complete version of this article and more photos originally published in the May 1 Decorah Leader, find past editions of the newspaper at decorahleader.com)

Dozens of veterans and community members of northeast Iowa gathered last week in Decorah to cut a ceremonial ribbon during the grand opening of the city’s new Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, located just east of the intersection of Highways 9 and 52. Veterans presenting military flags flanked the entrance, welcoming swarms of people who flocked to celebrate the culmination of a project more than two decades in the making.

Nearly 18 months after a groundbreaking ceremony in November of 2023, construction on the 17,000 square-foot facility is now complete. Equipment from the clinic’s former location on Short Street will be transferred to the facility next week, with staff ready to open doors for veterans soon afterward. In addition to standard services like primary care, pharmacy, immunizations and labs, the clinic will offer expanded services, such as a state-ofthe-art physical therapy room, optometry, mental health care, audiology, radiology and social work in addition to providing

access to dietitians and battlefield acupuncture.

Life-long Decorah resident and Army veteran Tade Kerndt said having a full-service medical facility in town is a godsend

to many local veterans.

“Before we had a clinic, Winneshiek and Allamakee counties used to have to organize van rides for veterans to get down to Iowa City to receive the

care they can get here today,” Kerndt said. “Sometimes those trips would last 12 or13 hours, but now they can come here and get the same thing done in less than an hour.”

(Photos by Denise Lana)

THE DECORAH COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUNDATION*

is proud to announce the recipients of 111 scholarships administered by the Foundation for 2025

Addyson Albertson

Class of 1964 Endowed

Elliana Brodbeck

Decorah Rotary Club

Jaidyn Duvel

Robert M. McQueen & Irene McQueen Endowed

Natalie Goodner

Marion E. Jerome Foundation Renewable for Women

Camryn Holland

Decoarh Band & Trust Company

Hannah Arendt

Tanner Jay Memorial

Oliver Brummel

Decorah Performing Arts Booster

Kiele Eberling

Bill Wagner - Loras

Gavin Groux

Robert M. McQueen & Irene McQueen Endowed Renewable

Leah Holland

Groustra Endowed Renewable

Ava Bahr

Karmyn Bakken

Bruening Family

Dr. Max & Linda Quaas Endowed

Louis Bucksa

William Chamberlain

Erin Egan

Bryce Elsbernd

Amelia Folkedahl Endowed

Class of 1998 Endowed

Shelby Hageman

Diane Dickman Memorial Endowed • Lorraine Fullerton

Asmere Jensen

Dale L. Putnam Memorial Endowed

Lynette M. Wilson Endowed Memorial • Adam Voss Memorial “Renaissance”

Edyn Bateman

Schuman Family Endowed

Davis Coppola

Sally Scott Memorial Endowed

Sophia Fahey

Marion E. Jerome Foundation University of Wisconsin

A&J Petersburg Agency

Willian Hahn

Thomas Hammel

Abbeke Jensen

Shelby JocholaRodriguez

Sand Family Trades & Skilled Workforce

Helen B. Carlson Endowed • Darrell & Sondra Pierce Endowed

Stevens Family

Walmart Endowed

Bridget Bentley Berland Can-Do Environmental

Aitor Cuevas

Independent Order of Odd Fellows • Jack & Shirley E. Nelson Endowed

Whitney Flatland

Jon & Mary Hart Endowed Health Science

Brynnah Hanson

Decorah Education Association • Kathy Sylvanus Dehning Memorial Endowed

Sara Johanningmeier

Dental Associates • Kerndt Brothers Savings Bank

Elizabeth Bjork

Neal & Joan Sloan Endowed Nursing • Jane Miculinich Memorial

Bradan Darling

Jerry & Ruth Stortz Endowed

Justin Fortman

Grace Blikre

Carter Dlhy

Maschmann-Sheppard

Logan Frye

Astrid Carlson Barton Endowed

Kester Family Endowed • Karl E. Aschim Memorial

Austin Helgerson

Addison Hilgerson

Phyllis & Herbert Leseth Endowed Memorial • Sandra J. Peake Endowed Memorial

Dillan Johnson

Class of 1962 Endowed

Charlie Brandel

Fritz & Loma Carlson Endowed

Koreana Restaurant Endowed

Elsa Johnson

Decorah Rotary Club

Ruth Baker Endowed

Phuong Doan

Janice Relf Endowed • Northeast Security Bank

Andie Gegax

Carol Aschim Memorial Endowed • Friest & Associates Realtors

Kealy Hines

Decorah Viking Athletic Booster Club for Women

The Foundation salutes these seniors for their many accomplishments at Decorah High School and wishes them continued success in their future education! *An affiliate of the Dollars for Scholars program of Scholarship America

Greta Jones

Rodecap Family Endowed

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The annual Family Wellness Fair will be held at Veterans Memorial Hospital and Clinics on Wednesday, May 14. Free health testing, wellness information, entertainment and refreshments will be offered for families of all ages during this free event. (Photo submitted)

Family Wellness Fair returning to Veterans Memorial Hospital

Veterans Memorial Hospital’s Family Wellness Fair will be held from 3:30-6 p.m.

Wednesday, May 14. Free health testing, exhibits, education and interactive activities will be provided — the balloon man and face painting will also be offered again this year. All area community members are welcome to attend the free event. Visitors may enter the fair through the Veterans Memorial Hospital Medical Clinic, the Gundersen Medical Clinic or the main entrance to the hos-

pital. Organizers said parking will be readily available at any of those entrances to allow for greater accessibility to the fair.

Visitors may proceed through the various booths and displays throughout the hospital, the VMH Clinic and the Gundersen Clinic, before exiting through the same exit they entered.

Door prizes will be available.

For more information, contact Erin Berns, public relations director at Veterans Memorial Hospital at 563-568-3411.

Longtime Wicks Construction employees recognized

Recently honored at a retirement reception for their years of dedication and service were Wicks Construction retirees (front row): Sheila Murphy, 10 years; Jack Kolka, 37 years; Daryl Dehning, 32 years; and Larry Berg, 43 years; and (back row): Gerald Foltz, 31 years; Scott Hotvedt, 33 years; Dennis Holthaus, 49 years; Wicks Construction President Brad Wicks; Ed Espe, 46 years; David Zidlicky, 43 years; and Dwayne Karr, 29 years. Not pictured: Tim Kuennen, 34 years; and Jerry Knudtson, 37 years. (Photo submitted)

‘The Art of Basic Beekeeping’ Public invited to to be held May 7 Open Hub Singing Club A presentation entitled “The Art of Basic Beekeeping,” will take place from 6:30-8 p.m.

Wednesday, May 7 at the German American Museum, Library and Family History Center — 212 E Main St. in St. Lucas. Beekeepers Clair and Marilyn Pecinovsky discuss

their motivation to become beekeepers and their many family experiences while beekeeping over the past decade. The public is invited to join the discussion, share their own beekeeping experiences and enjoy desserts and refreshments.

The public is invited to join song leader Liz Rog for the Open Hub Singing Club summer series. No singing experience is necessary, and all voices are welcome. Songs will be taught orally. The group meets from 6-7:30 p.m. the first and

third Tuesdays May through August at the Phelps Park bandstand. Participants may register at centerforbelonging.earth/ events.

This year’s scholarship award total is $130,000. The Foundation would like to thank the individuals, families and organizations who have so generously provided these scholarships for our students.

Annika Keefe

Decorah Lions Club

Steven Munoz

Tim Broderick Memorial Endowed • Carl Svenson Family Memorial Endowed

Jackson Pipho

Robert M. McQueen & Irene McQueen Endowed Renewable

Kathy Sitan Muj

Mary “Bernie” & Roy Kopriva Endowed Nursing

Derek Tieskoetter Moore Family

Grant Zilka

Kenneth (Kenny) W & Shirley Ringdahl Memorial • David J. Alcock Memorial Endowed

Ansel Kowitz

Caleb Krieg

James Henzler Environmental • Erick Fadness Environmental Endowed

Emily Myers

Groustra Endowed Renewable

Cashton Riehle

Domenik Smith

Marion E. Jerome Foundation Scholarship for Iowa State University

Mason Myers

Beau Newhouse

Class of 1986 Endowed

McKenzie Riley

Wettach Family Endowed • Chuck & Ranae Gipp Endowed

Brad & Darcy Wicks

Gavy Smith

Waston Family Endowed • Decorah Community School District Foundation

Decorah Newspaper/Anundsen Publishing Co Endowed • Class of 1970 Endowed

Ezra Vorvick

Amelia Wadsworth

Marion E. Jerome Foundation Renewable for Men

Margret Zook

Donhowe Family Endowed

Andrew Kruger

KAR Auto Group of Decorah

Mary Ann Herman Memorial Endowed

Groustra Endowed Renewable

Kellen Roffman

Class of 1960 Endowed

Jack Sovern

Marion & Peggy Beatty Endowed

Kera Walter

Celebrating Women Endowed

Reid Kuehner

Addison Lukes-Smith

Decorah Viking Athletic Booster Club for Men

Pepsi Endowed

Abby Northup

Savannah O’Reilly

North Winneshiek “Once a Mustang, Always a Mustang”

Xi Zeta Omicrom Endowed • Class of 1979

Ellie Rolfs

Lilyan Sandhorst

James F. & Gladys Ronan Family Endowed • Richard “Rik” Trytten Endowed

Kamryn Steines

Fritz & Loma Carlson Endowed (CFNEIA)

Brayden Wemark

Paul Bauhs Woodworking

Brendan Numedahl Memorial Endowed

Ella Stille

Kjersten Hanson-Snell Endowed Nursing

Kamryn Werges

L.J. Bodensteiner Endowed

Ella Mann

R. Eleanor Smith Endowed (Anonymous)

Lillian Olson

Jakob Maret

Class of 1963 Endowed

Andrew Olson

Amelia Pankow

Fred Carlson Company Inc. Endowed

Stan McKernan Golf

Chloe Sheffield

Klaara Short

Maureen (McConnell) Yahr & Class of 1978 Endowed

Leah Suhr

Decorah Performing Arts Booster

Kinsey White

Marion E. Jerome Foundation Scholarship for Iowa Community Colleges

Decorah Community School District Foundation would like to thank these businesses for their sponsorship of the Scholarship Awards ad:

Audrianna Marsh

Gundersen Decorah Clinic

Viking State Bank

Jordan Sims

WinnMed

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Jerald Thompson

Gwenyth Thompson

Leonard Tietz Memorial Endowed

Addison Wicklund

Karter Einck Endowed Memorial

W.D. “Bud” & Phyllis Memorial Endowed Music

Nathan Wymer

Class of 1969 Endowed Scholarship

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Rathje to present on doll collecting The public is invited to learn about dolls with Amy Rathje at 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 9 at the Senior Center in Decorah. Rathje, who has collected dolls since she was 14, will share her passion for the collectibles. As a member of the United Federation of Doll Clubs, Inc. and vice president of the Iowa Kate Shelley Doll Club, she has a number of stories and insights to share about her cherished dolls – which many attendees may have loved as children.

Attendees are welcome to bring their beloved dolls for a show-and-tell session following Rathje’s presentation.

The public is invited to attend the Turkey Valley FFA’s Flower Fest. Various flowers and hanging baskets will be available from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 10 and from 1-5 p.m. Friday, May 16 at the Turkey Valley Greenhouse, located at Turkey Valley Community Schools — 3219 Highway 24 in Jackson Junction.

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A very special thank you to everyone who came to my 99th birthday celebration and sent cards! I have been truly blessed with years full of wonderful memories and people!

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JANET MONROE, 64, of Calmar, died Monday, April 28, 2025, at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 6 at Calmar Lutheran Church, 200 East St., Calmar, with Pastor Daryl Thompson presiding. Burial will be in Calmar Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service Tuesday at the church.

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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.)

Can you go home anymore?

When a college student, I loved going home to our farm for a weekend and the summer. Yes, even to help with chores. When a pastor in urban California, it was a pleasure to drive to Iowa and our farm site for vacation — our kids enjoyed all the farm animals. But I can’t go “home” anymore!

There is nothing there. The rich soil is still there, but no farm building as of old.

There is an immense building housing very large four-wheel drive tractors, two combines, grain trucks and other farm equipment. All this, where once stood our house, barn, granaries and many other buildings. One half-mile away stood two lovely farm sites, with all the usual buildings and silos. Now, depending on the season, there is only black soil or green crops. Not even a tree still stands. on the square-mile our farm was located, there once were four other building sites and miles of fences. Now there are no fences or farmsteads.

Was there some great catastrophic storm that took all of this away? No! And where is this? What happened? It is in

Mitchell County, some threescore miles west of Decorah. It is all about the changes in Iowa agriculture that have occurred in the last 50 years. And I am the first to acknowledge… it isn’t all bad. Far from it. In fact, those who now cultivate those acres do an excellent job of farming, care for the land and in the fall put thousands more bushels of corn and soybeans in bins than previous farmers could even dream about.

In recent years, I have driven to this old neighborhood with my grand children so they can see the roads on which I walked, rode my bike and learned to drive. But I can’t really go home anymore. It is gone!

Can you still go home?

Maybe! Maybe not! Then why do I write this? Psychologist may give another reason, but I have written this that you might, with your family or friends, talk about it. And about all the other changes that have happened in our society in recent years. Does nostalgia trump change or progress? Talk about it.

Chocolate is the finishing touch this Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day presents an opportunity for people to shower the special women in their lives with extra love and affection. There are many ways to show Mom you care apart from gifts and dining out. A homemade dessert featuring rich and creamy chocolate might be exactly what Mom needs to cap off a perfect day spent with her family.

This recipe for “Mint Chocolate Mousse” from “Chocolate: Deliciously Indulgent Recipes for Chocolate Lovers” (Ryland, Peters & Small) by Maxine Clark is ideal for mothers who love the taste of mint and chocolate. It’s relatively simple to make, so it should be something that young children can handle with a little help from an adult.

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Melt the chocolate with the dinner mints over a double boiler or in the microwave. Let cool slightly. Using an electric mixer, beat together the egg yolks and sugar in a large bowl until thick and mousselike, then beat in the melted chocolate-mint mixture.

Sprinkle the gelatin over 4 tablespoons water in a small, heatproof bowl and let soak and swell for 2 to 3 minutes. Put the bowl in a pan of simmering water and stir until the gelatin has dissolved.

Beat into the chocolate-mint mixture.

Working quickly, beat the egg whites in a clean, dry bowl until stiff but not dry, then fold into the chocolate mixture with a metal spoon.

Divide the mousse between the pots. Scatter with the chopped mint sticks, then refrigerate until set. Alternatively, whip the 1 cup cream and use to decorate the mousses, along with the frosted mint leaves. Leave at cool room temperature for about 20 minutes before serving.

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