January 18, 2024

Thursday, January 18, 2024

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“Descendants – the Musical” opens Jan. 18 The New Minowa Players present Disney’s “Descendants – the Musical” this winter.

The show opens Thursday, Jan. 18, and runs Jan. 18, 19, 20, 26 and 27 at 7 p.m.; and matinees on Jan. 21 and 27.

Directors say the musical is jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters and hit songs from the film.

(Driftless Multimedia photos by Roz Weis) The cast of “Descendants – the Musical” pictured from left to right, front- Elliana Brodbeck, Lai-

lyn McGrath, Olivia Blake, Harper Menke, Autumn Wagner; second row- Kaya Johnson, Emma Cline, Bethany Hanson, Rachel Johnson; third row- Melanie Folkerts, Molly Holkesvik, Jillian Volz, Caleb Johnson, Kelly Johnson, Rick Scheffert, Karen Estrl; back- Ezra Harman-Wood, Earland Lienau, Tim Folkerts, Miranda McGrath, Martin Pena-Rodriguez. Not pictured: Indigo Fish, Lucas Hanson, Colin Thompson, Martin Ahrndt, Nessa Kane, Elise Bennett and Xavier Ahrndt.

Running from the museum guard in a scene are cast members, from left: Indigo Fish as Mal, Jillian Volz as Evie, Ezra Harman-Wood as Jay, Emma Cline as Carlos, Elise Bennett a museum guard.

In a tournament playing scene are: left column of players, front to back: Olivia Blake, Caleb Johnson as Chad, Lailyn McGrath; center : Emma Cline as Carlos; right column front to back: Ezra Harman-Wood as Jay, Elliana Brodbeck, Earland Lienau.

Sgt. Ytzen recognized for lifesaving service At the city council meeting Tuesday, Jan. 16, Sergeant Adam Ytzen of the Decorah Police Department was acknowledged for his lifesaving service provided to a Decorah resident Dec. 6, 2023. Sgt. Ytzen responded to a call where a person had collapsed outside a residence.

He arrived on the scene within two minutes, provided cardio pulmonary resuscitation, and utilized his automated external defibrillator to shock the resident’s heart and reestablish an effective rhythm. DPD Chief Tricia Thein presented Ytzen with a plaque and a pin of merit in honor of his quick response and outstanding lifesaving service. (Driftless Multimedia photo

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Winneshiek County Conservation reports growing numbers post-COVID

By Zach Jensen The Winneshiek County Conservation Board may have struggled a little during the COVID-19 pandemic, but Director Barb Schroeder told the Board of Supervisors Jan. 15 that numbers are climbing once again.

“We’re kind of coming back out of the pandemic,” Schroeder said to the supervisors, as she presented her annual report, “so folks are getting out, coming to programs more, and our programs are showing that.”

Schroeder said 2023 was especially productive in part because it was the county organization’s 65th anniversary.

“We had a year-long celebration and had an extra effort of doing more programming,” Schroeder said. “We provide recreation and education opportunities to everyone in the county. Our programming is in every school district, every grade in every school district, every private school, assisted living and elder care, and we work with the public libraries — especially the summer reading programs.”

Schroeder said the biggest 2023 event was the Earth Day Festival at the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds, in which attendees filled the Community Building. The WCCB will be hosting that event again on April 20 this year.

In the WCCB’s annual report, Schroeder shared that part of the WCCB’s mission is to provide public land management through the maintenance of parks, trails, wildlife areas, river access, campgrounds and trout streams. According to the information Schroeder shared, WCCB is responsible for 23 areas totaling 1,149 acres, including: • (1) 28-acre lake • (2) Campgrounds • (2) Trout streams • (2) Native Prairie Areas • (3) Trails, in addition to the future Dry Run Trail • (4) River access areas • (4) Playgrounds • (4) Wildlife areas, which provide habitat for federally-endangered Rusty Patch Bumble Bee • (1) Historic two-story school building

ville campers were from Winneshiek County in 2023.

Schroeder also reported that numerous WCCB projects were completed in the last year, including: The restoration of the Sindelar Wildlife Access streambank, new tables and landscaping at Freeport Park, the remodeling and rewiring of the Lake Meyer Nature Center and more.

WCCB 2024 project list • Purchasing easements for the Dry Run Trail • Wetland construction for the Dry Run Watershed • Phase 2 of the Sindelar Wildlife Access streambank restoration • Replacement of the Lake Meyer boat dock • Installation of culverts at the Dry Run Trail • Construction of Dry Run Watershed retention structures • Installation of heating and cooling in the Lake Meyer Nature Center • Engineering, design and bid-letting for Dry Run Trail Bridge No. 1 • Driveway construction for the Neste Valley Recreation Area campground park and roadway work • Installation of sheet rock and exhibits at the Lake Meyer Nature Center • Replacing the pond outlet at Walden Pond “We’ve got a lot of things happening and a lot of work to get done, and we would appreciate you considering our request,” said Schroeder in closing, referring to WCCB’s FY25 budget. “I don’t know what the temperature is right now.

I know, when I left the house, it was -12. So, if you’ve been saying it’s gonna be a cold day in Hell before you support conservation, I think we’re there, folks!”

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DHS annual Madrigal Dinner is Jan. 28

Decorah High School’s Diners will be entertained 34th Annual Madrigal Dinnot only by the music of the ner will take place Sunday, Renaissance performed by Jan. 28, at 5 p.m., at Decorah vocalists, strings and brass High School.

– and also by the comedic Each ticket includes a meal play “Weekend at (Sleeping) fit for a king or queen: WasBeauty’s.” sail punch, field greens salThe public is cordially inad, herbed focaccia bread, vited to join the DHS Music roasted loin of pork with Department on a journey to chimichurri sauce, mashed 16th century England. red potatoes, steamed green Contact Jason Rausch at beans and carrots, pumpkin Decorah High School with or chocolate chip cheesecake any questions. and coffee. Advanced orders Ticket information can be of vegetarian entrees and gluseen at decorahschools.ludus. ten-free options are available Royalty feasting during a past Decorah High School Madrigal din- com/index.php or by contactwhen purchasing tickets. ing the DHS office. ner. (submitted)

Schroeder reported that 47 percent of last year’s Lake Meyer campers were Winneshiek County residents. Lake Meyer hosted a total of 404 campers in 2023 — 366 of which were from Iowa, 15 from Minnesota, eight from Wisconsin and 15 from other states.

The county’s other campground is in Kendallville, which hosted 400 campers in 2023 — 294 of which were from Iowa, 73 from Minnesota, seven from Wisconsin and 27 from other states. Nine percent of Kendall-

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Other business • Winneshiek County Conservation Board Director Barb Schroeder and Maintenance Supervisor John Halverson presented their FY25 budgets. The Decorah Public Opinion will report on all county FY25 budget changes in a future edition.

• During her presentation, Schroeder also shared the importance of WCCB Natural Resource Manager Larry Reis, whom she dubbed “WCCB’s Greatest Resource” for his 40 years of service. From 2009 through 2023, Reis presented 2,730 programs to nearly 65,000 people. He also created bird check-lists for each county park and wildlife area and provides professional-quality photography for programming and displays.

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Avey Grouws Band to be featured on Iowa PBS series Join Iowa PBS as local, regional and national artists take the stage to perform original sets and share their musical journeys. Studio 3 LIVE will premiere on the statewide network Friday, Jan. 19, at 8:30 p.m., bringing new and diverse music to Iowans.

Episodes will premiere weekly Fridays at 8:30 p.m., on Iowa PBS and the PBS App. Hosted

by Mickey Davis, each episode features interview segments woven throughout the program to learn about each performer, their creative process and what drives them to make their music.

“We’ve brought a really diverse sound to the Studio 3 LIVE stage. There’s everything

Avey Grouws Band (submitted)

DMS students compete at state mock trial competition Three Decorah Middle School teams competed at the state mock trial competition in Des Moines on Nov. 27-28. All finished in the top 15 at the state competition.

Two teams placed in the top ten, earning state trophies.

The team of Poppy Bellrichard, Isaac Bentley, Maxwell Goodner, Oscar Grimstad, Kaya Johnson, Sophia McGee,

from roots rock and folk music to funk and jazz-inspired hiphop - there are even some artists that are difficult to pin down to a genre,” said Davis. “Beyond music and genres, I want to peel back the curtain for audiences to really understand what it means to be a musician. Getting to sit down with these artists and discuss their craft has been an amazing experience.”

With performances and interviews recorded at the Iowa PBS studios in Johnston, Studio 3 LIVE will include 10 one-hour episodes featuring a range of musical styles and genres. Artists and bands featured in the first season include Elizabeth Moen, James Tutson and The Rollback, Adeem the Artist,

Raelyn Newhouse, Oak Pasche, Nils Peterson and Davis Walter won the eighth-place trophy. The team of Austin Bohner, Isaiah Bonnet, Rosella Burkholder, Charly Courtney, Nathaniel Crose, Robert Davis, June Fassbinder, Lula McAbee, Kelbi Schuman and Veda Shimek placed ninth. The team of Matthew Burkholder, Pranav Caton, Brody Darling,

Leah Garcia-Prats, Eva Hurley, Addisyn Ivy, Breyden McCain, Shree Patel, Kate Pattison and Bristol Parker finished 14th.

Several DMS students earned individual awards. Davis Walter was recognized as an outstanding attorney of the competition, and Matthew Burkholder and Kaya Johnson earned outstanding witness awards.

The NOLA Jazz Band, Bassel & The Supernaturals, Sen Morimoto, Avey Grouws Band, William Elliot Whitmore, Bad Bad Hats and Neptune’s Core.

A special episode, Studio 3 LIVE: Best of Season 1 will air Friday, Feb. 23, at 9 p.m., as part of Festival 2024.

“The throughline uniting all of these artists is that they know what they want to say onstage, and they know how to use music to convey it,” said Davis.

“Music often has the ability to convey emotion and create connections that language in itself does not, and I can’t wait for the audiences to experience all that Studio 3 LIVE has to offer.”

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25th Anniversary Barneløpet is Feb. 3 Celebrate the 25th annual Barneløpet, a non-competitive ski or walk event for the community’s youngest skiers, ages 3-13. Enjoy a winter activity for the whole family at this collaborative Vesterheim Museum and Sons of Norway event held at the Decorah Community Prairie on Saturday, Feb. 3, at 10 a.m. Registration begins at 9:40 a.m. Skiers must provide their own skis.

A free event, Barneløpet is open to children of all skill levels. Skiers receive a ski bib at the start line and a medal when they complete the course. Hot chocolate and homemade cook-

ies will be served by the fire.

Darlene Fossum-Martin has been organizing this Decorah event since the beginning.

“We’re so pleased that people have been enjoying this winter fun for 25 years,” she said. “We couldn’t have done it without support from Decorah Park and Rec, who grooms the trail for us each year, and from all of the volunteers who bake cookies and cheer on the skiers.

“Only three out of the past 24 years have been snowless for Barnelopet,” Fossum-Martin continued. “In the absence of snow, we still hold the event, walking through the tall prairie

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The Decorah Community Prairie is accessed by car at the south end of Ohio Street on the other side of the dike, south of the Aase Haugen Home. The trail will be in a loop, with the start and finish at the site of the butterfly garden.

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Three Decorah Middle School teams competed at the state mock trial competition in Des Moines Nov. 27-28. DMS teams previously swept the top four places at regionals (pictured on page 3), with the top three advancing to state.(submitted photo)

Mrs. Delaney’s second-graders show off their new books at John Cline Elementary school. (submitted)

Decorah elementary students treated to author’s visit Derek Anderson, author and illustrator of over 30 children’s books, visited Decorah elementary students in Transitional Kindergarten through fourth grade earlier this school year.

Some of Anderson’s works include the “Croc and Ally” series, “Benny McGee and the

Shark” series and “Gladys Goes Out to Lunch”.

The students enjoyed hearing Anderson speak about his work and demonstrate how he draws his character, “Ally”. In his presentations, he shared with them the process of creating, that it’s

okay to make mistakes and to never give up.

The Oneota Valley Literacy Foundation donated his books to the students, allowing each student in Transitional Kindergarten through second grade to receive one copy.

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Sheriff Dan Marx recently released the 2023 Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office Annual Report. Calls for service were up slightly from 2022 from 9,283 to 9,381, while total accidents reported were down from 2022. The report shows five fatalities in Winneshiek County accidents, the highest since 2019.

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‘Break Point’ author to speak at Pulpit Rock Brewery DECORAH MIDDLE SCHOOL’S FOUR MOCK TRIAL TEAMS swept the Regional Competition at Waterloo earning first through fourth places among 12 teams. Three Decorah teams advanced to the State Tournament in Des Moines Nov. 27-29. ABOVE- First Place Team, front row (l-r): Eva Hurley, Leah Garcia-Prats, Addisyn Ivy, Kate Pattison and Bristol Parker. Back row: Pranav Caton, Breyden McCain, Brody Darling, Matthew Burkholder and Shree Patel. (submitted photos)

Second Place Team, front row (l-r): Nils Peterson, Isaac Bentley, Oak Pasche, Oscar Grimstad and Davis Walter. Back row: high school mentor Spencer Christensen, Maxwell Goodner, Sophia McGee, Raelyn Newhouse, Poppy Bellrichard, Kaya Johnson and high school mentor Myla Leitz.

Join Sheri Brenden in a conversation about her book “Break Point: Two Minnesota Athletes and the Road to Title IX” Wednesday, Jan. 24, at 7 p.m., at the Pulpit Rock Brewery located at 207 College Drive in Decorah.

Brenden is a Luther College graduate and former research librarian who worked for two of Minnesota’s largest law firms and as a reporter for the St. Cloud Daily Times.

Concerned that an important story about women in sports wasn’t being told, Brenden used her legal research and reporting skills to interview teammates, coaches, lawyers and others, as well as review official court documents, state high school league publications and dozens of newspaper articles for her book. The result is “Break Point”, a mix of courtroom tactics and sports strategy and a blend of family memoir and women’s history.

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Farm Couple Third Place Team, front row (l-r): June Fassbinder, Veda Getaway Shimek, Charly Courtney and Lula McAbee. Back row: Robert Davis, Kelbi Schuman, Rosella Burkholder, Isaiah Bon- returns to net, Nathaniel Crose and Austin Bohner.

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Fourth Place Team, front row (l-r): Sofia Hageman, Abigail Stevens, Harper Menke and Edith Marable. Back row: Kylie Zoulek, Ellis Thompson, Ruth Kueny, Simon Potvin and Crosby Butler.

Blood drive in Decorah Jan. 25 LifeServe Blood Center will host its next Decorah Community Blood Drive Thursday, Jan. 25, from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., at Stone Ridge Community

Church at 1111 Montgomery Street in Decorah. Schedule a blood donation appointment online at lifeservebloodcenter. org or call 800-287-4903.

National Seed Swap Day celebrated by SSE at Convergence CiderWorks

Convergence CiderWorks of 302 Washington Street in Decorah, will host Seed Savers Exchange Saturday, Jan. 27, from 1 to 3 p.m., to celebrate National Seed Swap Day. The event is free and open to the public. Festivities include a community seed swap plus free seeds from the Seed Savers Exchange seed bank, live music from Brennan Allsworth and a short presentation on seed-saving.

A seed swap is an event that celebrates the community and the connection between people and seeds. Sharing seeds and

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stories is a great way to connect with your gardener neighbors, and seed swap seeds are more likely to be locally-adapted to our climate.

All are welcome to attend, including those new to gardening or veteran gardeners. Bring seeds and stories to share, if desired. Seeds should be brought in a labeled container, and attendees can bring their own seed containers for receiving seeds. SSE will provide empty, blank packets, and writing utensils for use. All seeds will be given or swapped free of charge — no money needed.

To help farm families build relationships and set family goals, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering a “Farm Couple Getaway” in February.

This event is aimed at farmers wanting to take advantage of activities to improve farm family communication, work on farm or family goal setting, farm transitions or who just would like a weekend away to discuss farm and family issues.

The getaway will be held Friday and Saturday, Feb. 1617, at the Hotel Winneshiek in Decorah.

The getaway will run from 12:30 p.m., on the first day to 3:15 p.m., on the second day.

There is no cost to attend the program as food, lodging and other expenses are paid for by sponsorships.

Past Farm Couple Getaways have proven to be beneficial.

Each getaway consists of 10 farm couples and the extension facilitators.

“They are a very productive and delightful time to discuss items of importance to help farms and families be successful,” said Larry Tranel, dairy specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach.

Registration will be on a firstcome, first-served basis with registrations due two weeks prior to the session. Registration brochures can be obtained from Jenn Bentley, dairy specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach, at jbentley@iastate.edu, or at the ISU Extension and Outreach Winneshiek County office, at 563-382-2949.

Obituaries James Schneberger James (Jim) Edmund Schneberger, 94, of Calmar, died on Jan. 10, 2024, at Wellington Place in Decorah after a short illness.

Jim was born Nov. 29, 1929, at his home near Festina, the fifth child of James 13 born to Schneberger Hubert and Albina (Huinker) Schneberger. He was baptized in faith by Reverend Rubly and received his education at St. Mary’s school in Festina and Calmar High School. James grew up on the family farm just south of Festina. Besides working on the home farm, he worked as a farmhand for many other farmers in the area. If not on the farm you could find him playing baseball with the Festina town team or out hunting squirrels or fishing with his dad and brothers.

He joined the Army in February 1953 and had basic training at Fort Riley, Kansas. After Counterintelligence (CI) and Airborne training, he was stationed at Fort Campbell, Kent., with the 11th CI Detachment as an Intel Analyst. He was honorably discharged in February 1955.

Upon his return to the area, Jim started working at Calmar Manufacturing as a general worker. After taking a correspondence course from UNI in drafting, he moved into the position at the factory as their draftsman. He stayed in this position, except for a few years as

Service Notice EVELYN BOCK, 98, of Decorah, died on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at Eastern Star Nursing Home in Decorah.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 16, at Helms Funeral Home in Decorah with Rev. Doug Bryce presiding. Burial was in the Freeport Cemetery.

Elks essay contest winners announced The Decorah Elks Lodge announced the winners of its annual Americanism Essay Contest. Winners include Analise Courtney, daughter of Sheil and Patti Courtney, and Garet Zahasky, son of Darcy Zahasky.

The winners received $50 from the Elks Lodge, and their essays have been sent to the district and state competitions.

Liz Fox of Decorah Community Schools was the judge. Elliot Christen was Project Chair.

According to the Elks Club, Paula Jewell of St. Benedict School “has turned out many state champions”. There were no entries from Decorah Middle School.

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Linda Collins

Linda Louise Collins, 75, of Burnsville, Minn., and formerly of Decorah, passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 7, 2024.

Linda will be missed by many as she was very passionate about her family, friends and faith.

Her Linda Collins love for husband, Stuart, will live on forever and she adored her grandchildren, never missing an opportunity to see them.

She was an adoring sports fan, especially Minnesota Vikings football. She never missed a game and always cheered and clapped for them with passion.

She loved all sports and would not turn down an opportunity to talk game, her favorites also included the Twins and the Tim-

Jim was an active member of St. Aloysius Church; he was a lector, sacristan and choir member for numerous years. He was a member of Halverson Giesen Legion Post 266 of Calmar. He was honored to be able to go on a NE Iowa Veterans trip to Washington, D.C., in 2011 and to receive his Quilt of Valor in 2017.

Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Alma; parents: Hubert and Albina; brothers: Kenneth, Robert, LeRoy and Paul; sisters: Alice (in childhood), Agnes Butterfield, Germaine Schneberger and Marie Hanken; brothers-in-law: Milo Zumach and Vern Hanken; sisters-in-law: Anna Mae (Robert), Audrey (Gerald), Lori (Paul) and Germaine (Nicky, deceased) Winter.

Jim is survived by his son, Dean, and wife, Marie; grandchildren: Jamie (Kelly) of Predmore, Minn., Candice Easton of Davenport, and Russell of North Liberty; great-grandchildren: Xavier and Hazel Easton and Hattie Schneberger; brothers: Gerald of Venice, Fla., and Duane of Twin Falls, Idaho; sisters: Margaret of LaCrosse, Wis., and Lois of Tempe, Ariz.; and sisters-in-law: Ethel Mae (Kenneth) of New Hampton, and Marcie (LeRoy) of Fort Atkinson.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, Jan. 17, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Calmar with Rev. Donald Hertges presiding. Burial followed in the church cemetery with full military honors.

berwolves. She was a collector of all things, including cherished friends and family.

Linda is survived by her husband of 45 years, Stuart; daughters: Nicole (Chris) Thompson and Lisa (Corey) Han; grandchildren: Morgan, Cameron, Caitlyn and Jenna; siblings: Daryl (Donna) Bergan and Elaine (Jerry) Gipp; and by many loving nieces, nephews and supportive friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Orval and Adeline (Haugen) Bergan, and her siblings: Duane (Cheryl) Bergan, Diane (Norvin) Anderson and Donna Gavle.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 16, at Linda’s longtime church, Woodlake Lutheran Church in Richfield, Minn. Burial was in Acacia Park Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minn.

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Jim met his future wife, Alma Schmitt, at the Inwood Ballroom in Spillville in 1952, where they both loved to dance.

He made several trips back to Iowa, when on furlough from the Army, and became engaged in 1954. They married on June 23, 1955, at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in St. Lucas, after his honorable discharge from the Army. To this union one child was born, Dean. In their early years of marriage Jim and Alma spent a lot of time at numerous baseball games as Jim was a member of the Festina baseball team as either the shortstop or catcher. They were avid golfers and members of the South Winn Golf & Country Club. In later years Jim and Alma went on numerous bus trips to Branson and to different out-of-state casinos.

After Alma’s death in 2001, Jim’s love of golf comforted him, and you could find him almost daily golfing at the SW Country Club. When not on the course, he usually had the golf channel on at home. Woodworking was a great comfort too. He spent numerous hours working in his friend’s shop making intricate wood carvings. Card-playing was also big on his list. Jim enjoyed cards at the Country Club and would go home disappointed if there were not enough players at the club.

When his grandchildren were old enough, they spent time playing cards with him whenever they visited. In addition, love of reading was evident by the stacks and stacks of books that could be found in his house.

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Public Notices Decorah Community School Board Regular School Board Meeting Minutes Central Administration Office Monday, January 8, 2024 6:30 p.m.

Present: President Cindy Goodner, Directors: Ron Fadness, Brian Petersburg, Carole Sand, and Aaron Zander. Supt. Dr. Tim Cronin, Board Secretary Darlene Woodhouse, Staff, News Media, and Guests. Director Petersburg participated via Zoom. Director Sand arrived at 6:31 p.m.

President Goodner called to order the regular school board meeting at 6:30 p.m. Director Fadness read the mission statement.

Old Business: Motion: Director Fadness moved, seconded by Director Sand to approve the second reading of code #401.1 Equal Opportunity, 503. lRl Student Suspension, 503.1 Student Conduct, 503.2 Expulsion, 503.3El Standard Fee Waiver Application, 503.3Rl Student Fee Waiver and Reduction Procedures. Motion carried by all voting aye.

Motion: Director Fadness moved, seconded by Director Petersburg to approve the second reading of code #705.4Rl Use of Public Funds Regulation. Motion carried by all voting aye.

Motion: Director Fadness moved, seconded by Director Zander to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried by all voting aye.

Motion: Director Petersburg moved, seconded by Director Sand to approve the consent items as presented: December 11, 2023 & January 4, 2024 minutes, bills and personnel as listed below.

New Hires: a. Vicky Harris (West Side Associate-Floater) Step I, Lane I b. Regina Kirkeby (High School Custodian) Step 3 Resignations: a. Pamela Carson (Carrie Lee Food Service Kitchen Manager) b. Katie Woodhouse (9/JN Softball Coach) c. Megan Gates (High School Spanish Teacher) d. Joel Rollinger (High School Teacher) One-Year Service Leave of Absence: a. Jennifer Larson (Middle School Orchestra Teacher) There was no communication from the public. There was no presentation in January 2024.

New Business: Motion: Director Fadness moved, seconded by Director Zander to approve the Agreement to Establish a Consortium to Jointly Administer and Instructional Program at the Decorah Crossroad Site. Motion carried by all voting aye.

Administration stated the district is looking to purchase a passenger van and a sedan.

The purchase should consider passenger safety and is financially sound for the district.

Motion: Director Fadness moved, seconded

by Director Sand to approve the vehicle bid from KAR Auto Group for a 2024 Ford T350 10-passenger van for $55,270. This was the only passenger van bid. Motion carried by all voting aye. Motion: Director Petersburg moved, seconded by Director Zander to approve the vehicle bid from Decorah Chevrolet/Chrysler for a 2024 Chevrolet Malibu for $26,195. Motion carried by all voting aye. Trade in for the 2007 Ford Taurus was $2,500.

Motion: Director Sand moved, seconded

by Director Fadness to set the public hearing for the type of calendar (hours or days) and the proposed 2024-2025 school calendar on Monday, February 12, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. Motion carried by all voting aye.

The board reviewed the Middle School Roof Project. The school board will need to hire an architect or engineer to design the Middle School roof replacement. The estimated cost is between $800,000-$1,000,000.

PPEL/SA VE funds will be used for this project. The board directed Supt. Dr. Cronin to send out RFP’s (Request for Proposal).

Motion: Director Petersburg moved, seconded by Director Zander to approve the first reading of code #401.5 Employee Records.

Motion carried by all voting aye.

Supt. Dr. Cronin stated he and President Goodner have been working to finalize a list of individuals to be on the facility committee.

Board members were asked to submit any suggestions to Supt. Dr. Cronin or President Goodner.

Motion: Director Fadness moved, seconded by Director Sand to approve the purchase of the Alto Shaam Com bi Gas Oven. This purchase will be reimbursed with a grant.

Motion carried by all voting aye.

Supt. Dr. Cronin updated the board on a 2024-2024 school calendar draft.

Open Enrollment Out: • Rubi Seitz -2nd Grade for 2023-2024, from Decorah CSD to South Winneshiek.

Parent: Alexandra Seitz • Rylee Solem - Kindergarten for 20232024, from Decorah CSD to South Winneshiek. Parent: Chelsea Solem The December 2023 financial reports were included in the board packet for review. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:31 p.m.

Cindy Goodner, Board President Darlene Woodhouse, Board Secretary Claims for January 2024– General Fund Prepaids: AcenTek, Internet Monthly Charge ....540.00 Alliant Energy, Electricity.............. 39,456.87 Decorah CSD General Fund (BMO) CC ..................................16,265.59 U.S. Cellular, Phone Usage-district . 1,174.89 Total General Fund Prepaid Claims ........................... $56,897.35 General Fund Payables: Albers, Justin, 1st Semester Mileage ....90.00 Ahlers Cooney, Legal Services ........ 1,675.00 Bodensteiner Implement, Repairs .......998.21 Bockman, Dana, 1st Semester Mileage ........................ 180.00 Capital Sanitary Supply, Cleaning Supply .............................2,904.18 Carquest, Misc. Vehicle Repairs ......1,530.85 Casper Plumbing & Heating, Repairs-HS .....................................1,983.50 CDW-G, MS Supplies..................... 2,455.26 Century Link (Lumen), Telephone/Fax ................................... 603.62 Culligan Water Conditioning, Cooler Rental ......................................50.50 Dalco, Cleaning Supplies ................. 1,420.79 DeBauche Truck & Diesel, Repairs/Maint.................................... 982.83 Decorah Activity Fund, RevTrak Yearbook ............................884.00 Decorah, City of, Water/Sewer ........ 4,419.14 Demco, JC Library Books.....................89.50 DHS Cashier 1st Floor, Medicaid Direct .......................... 19,696.16 Don’s Sales & Service,

Vehicle Repairs ................................. 771.84 Dragonfly Books, HSAP Supplies ........38.34 Driftless Multimedia, Advertising ......956.21 Elsbernd, Sarah, 1st Semester Mileage ........................180.00 Fareway, Supplies-district ................... 215.07 Fisk Farm & Home, Supplies..............503.48 Follett Content Solutions, Library Books ...................................853.16 Freeport Water District, Water/Sewer . 105.54 Green, Theo, Community Mobility.......58.00 Gordon, Shawn, 1st Semester Mileage ........................180.00 HappyFox, Inc., Software Annual Fee .................... 11,923.20 Hrdlicka, Donnie, Community Mobility ..........................43.75 Hurst, Brad, 1st Semester Mileage ....... 90.00 Iowa Association of School Boards-Supply1,775.00 Jaymar Business Forms, Supplies-CAO ...................................384.02 John Deere Financial, Supplies .............93.16 Juicebox, ISL Purchased Service ..... 3,350.00 J.W. Pepper, MS Band Books ............. 256.86 King Pin Entertainment Center, Spec. Oly. .......................................... 790.20 Kinderhaus, 4 Year Old Preschool Prog. ............ 3,505.41 Knox, Brian, HS Grand Piano Tuning 130.00 Kuennen, Tom, Reimbursement CDL Course ..............51.75 Kwik Trip, Fuel ..............................15,258.15 Ladybug Landscapes, Landscape Maint. ........................... 1,712.50 Letterwerks Sign City, LLC, Decals-Bus Gar. ......................... 20.00 Leuenberger, Kamryn, Community Mobility ..........................58.00 Lippe, John, Community Mobility........19.00 Malcom Enterprises, Garbage Service 855.00 Mann, Carly, Community Mobility ......30.25 Marco, Copier Expenses/Repairs .....4,894.50 McDonald Supply Company, Supplies ..........................................3,838.31 Mercy One Occupational Health, Drug Test ...........................................283.00 Ness Pumping Service, Contract Service .............................1,010.00 Nimrod, Jake, 1st Semester Mileage.....90.00 Nisse Childcare/Pre., 4 Year Preschool.............................6,231.84 North Central International, LLC, Repairs ..................................2,739.58 Northeast IA Montessori, 4 Year Preschool.............................3,505.41 Novak, Perry Electric, Repairs-district ...............................9,765.83 Pleggenkuhle, Wyatt, Community Mobility ..........................29.00 Putnam Dibble, Shanna, 1st Sem. Mileage................................. 27.00 Ramstad, Braden, Community Mobility ..........................25.75 Remick, Paxton, Community Mobility .58.00 Rentschler, Peyton, Community Mobility ..........................58.00 Riley, Adam, 1st Semester Mileage ......90.00 Rockweiler Appliance & TV, Equip.-HS.......................................2,619.90 Ryan, Jude, Community Mobility .........23.25 Samuelson, Jerry, Reimbursement of Meals ....................26.97 School Administrators of IA, Conf. Reg. .........................................330.00 School Bus Sales, Vehicle Supplies-Sp. Ed. ...................862.26 Secretary of State, Notary Application .30.00 St. Benedict School,

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4 Year Preschool ............................ 7,010.82 Sunflower Childcare Center, 4 Year Pre. ...................................... 7,789.80 Tandem Tire, Vehicle Repairs/Maintenance............743.36 Thomas, Brandon, Community Mobility............................................... 37.50 Timberline Billing Service, Medicaid ....................................... 2,256.56 Townsend Ventures, LLC, Annual Inspect ...............................2,950.00 Truck Country, Vehicle Repairs/Maint. ...................... 775.45 Varney, Rick, 1st Semester Mileage ... 180.00 Verizon Connect, Supplies-Bus Garage.......................... 962.66 Vick’s Plumbing & Heating, Repairs ........................................... 3,203.65 Viking Pest, Pest Control, District ...... 100.00 West Music, Supplies/Repairs-HS ...... 629.80 Woodriver Energy, Natural Gas .....12,708.15 Zearn, CL Workbooks ......................... 352.00 Total GENERAL Fund Claims .. $159,447.12 Total Add’t January GENERAL Fund Payable Ace Hardware, Supplies/Building Repairs ................401.95 Chileda Institute, Inc, Tuition ..........5,389.44 Clinicare Corporation, Tuition ....... 91,782.05 Decorah Rental, Supplies ....................132.80 Farmers Win Coop, Diesel ..................722.63 Goldline CDL, Workshop/Inservice....800.00 Hovden Oil, Grease, Oil, Lubricants1,469.30 Iowa Communications Network, Internet ...........................................1,882.50 Napa Auto Parts, Vehicle Supplies......524.63 RevTrak, Inc., December Transaction Fees ...........1,052.70 Schultz Strings, Repairs/Maintenance 305.75 Verizon Connect, Internet ...................962.66 Total Add’t GENERAL Fund Payables ..........................$105,426.41 Claims for December 2023 Food Service Fund Anderson Erickson Dairy, Produce .. 7,356.92 Country View Dairy, Dairy Products ............................... 1,335.00 Decorah CSD Activity, Produce ........... 52.00 Elliott, Chad, Reimbursement for Mileage ............. 168.98 EMS Detergent, Supplies ....................361.54 Fareway, Supplies/Food ........................ 20.78 Finholt, Jill, Refunding Lunch Account ..................25.75 Iowa Food Hub, Produce/Food ........1,590.05 Kwik Trip, Ala Carte Items ...................70.56 Martin Brothers, Food, Produce, Supply ..........................................39,325.82 Ness Pumping Service, Purchased Service ..........................1,175.00 Novak, Perry Electric, Repairs.........1,663.28 Pan-O-Gold, Bread ..........................1,755.34 Total Food Service Claims .......... $54,901.02 Claims for December 2023 – Activity Fund Ace Hardware/Kitchen, Supplies-HS ...16.99 Anamosa High School, Wrestling Fee .. 90.00 Bahr, Jason, BB Official ..................... 140.00 Bergman, Scott, Wrestling Official .....140.00 Berland, Jonathan, BB Official ...........100.00 Berland, Larry, BB Official ................. 250.00 Brungard, Corbin, BB Official ............ 140.00 Cedar Falls High School, Boys Swim Fee ................................. 100.00 Central Elkader HS, Wrestling Entry Fee ............................90.00 College Board, PSAT Testing-HS .... 1,132.20 Cresco Shopper, Craft Show Advertising.......................52.00 Decker Sporting Goods, Wrestling Supplies ............................ 432.00 Decorah CSD-Nutrition Dept., Supplies .............................................556.91 Ellingsen, Mike, Costume Construction-HS ................150.00 Ewald, Gary, BB Official .................... 140.00 Fareway, Supplies-HS/MS/JC............. 163.44 Fisk Farm & Home, Supplies-HS .........34.93 Fitzgerald, Michael, BB Official ......... 280.00 Forsyth, Brady, BB Official ..................90.00 Fort Dodge High School, HS Wrestling Fees.............................300.00 Freesmann, Collin, BB Official .......... 140.00 Hageman, Paul, BB Official................ 140.00 Hoby, Registration-HS ........................ 265.00 Hoffert, Casey, BB Official ................. 140.00 Homestead Dairy, FFA Cheese Curds.......................... 3,058.05 Ingels, Chad, BB Official .................... 140.00 Iowa City Area Sports Commission, Reg. ................................................1,000.00 Iowa Department of Revenue, Craft Show .......................................... 72.24 Iowa Girls HS Athletic Union, Supplies ............................................... 13.00 Iowa High School Music Association, Reg. ...................175.00 Iowa Sports Supply, HS Football Camp.............................336.00 Johnson, Scott, Wrestling Official ......140.00 Jostens, Inc., Deposit 2023-24 Yearbooks ......... 12,990.80 Kalvig, Michael, BB Official ..............140.00 King Pin Entertainment, 6th Grade Bowling ............................439.20 Kober, Robert, BB Official ................. 140.00 Krauskopf, Kurt, BB Official ..............100.00 Kuisle, Dennis, HS Wrestling Meet ....250.00 Letterwerks, CC Supplies-HS/HS Supplies ...........499.18 Lundtvedt, Dwayne, Wrestling Official ..............................140.00 Luther College, HS Track Entry Fee... 300.00 Luzum, Richard, BB Official .............. 200.00 Mabe’s Pizza, FFA Supplies/MS Pizza .86.90 MinnTex Citrus, FFA Fruit............. 24,664.05 Monroe, John, BB Official .................... 50.00 Moon, Rick, BB Official ..................... 140.00 Murray, Steven, Wrestling Official .....140.00 Nichols, Benji, Sound System Support-HS ...............150.00 Nimrod, Jake, MS Pizzas ......................77.27 Nuchring, Caleb, BB Official.............. 140.00 Pavlovich, Jeff, Wrestling Official ...... 140.00 Pierson, Trey, BB Official ................... 140.00 Prouty, James, BB Official ................. 140.00 Ratchford, Rob, BB Official ............... 280.00 Riley, Adam, Meal/Supplies Reimburse ................. 258.94 Rosendahl, Marc, BB Official............... 50.00 Sahr, Nathan, BB Official ................... 280.00 Schleisman, Mark, BB Official ........... 140.00 Scholastic Awards, HS Supplies ...........20.00 Singing Hammers, Labor/Set Construction .................. 3,246.32 Smith, Robert, BB Official.................. 140.00 South Winn. CSD, Wrestling Tourn. Fee .........................300.00 Spotts, Marcus, Wrestling Official ......140.00 Steege, Nathan, BB Official ................140.00 Turner, Cam, BB Official ....................140.00 Underwood, Kristen, Costume/Design ............................. 1,000.00 VanArsdale, Stacey, BB Official .........140.00 Waddle, Jared, BB Official ................. 140.00 Walter, Laurie, Tap Dance Instruction-HS .................350.00 West Music, MS Supplies .....................54.47 Zehr, Jeremy, BB Official ................... 140.00 Total Activity Claims ...................$58,044.89 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion January 18, 2024

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR WINNESHIEK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Carolyn D. Flaskerud, DECEASED PROBATE NO. ESPR 016264 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, APPOINTMENT, OF EXECUTOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Carolyn D. Flaskerud, Deceased, who died on or about November 28, 2023: You are hereby notified that on the 4th day of January, 2024, the undersigned was appointed as Executor of the estate.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the Clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated this 5th day of January, 2024.

Herman Jay Flaskerud, Executor 807 River St. Decorah, IA 52101 MILLER LAW OFFICE, P.L.C.

BY James Burns James Burns AT0001264 ATTORNEY FOR EXECUTOR 301 West Broadway, P.O. Box 28 Decorah, Iowa 52101 Telephone: (563) 382-4226 Facsimile: (563) 382-3783 Email: millerlaw@millerlawdecorah.com Date of second publication: January 18, 2024 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion January 11 & 18, 2024

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR WINNESHIEK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Grace Pearl Nesheim DECEASED PROBATE NO. ESPR 016259 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT, OF EXECUTOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Grace Pearl Nesheim, Deceased, who died on or about September 12, 2013: You are hereby notified that on November 13, 2023, the Last Will and Testament of Grace Pearl Nesheim, deceased, bearing date of November 3, 2005, was admitted to probate in the above-named Court and that Susan L. Nesheim, Linda K. Nesheim and Nils W. Nesheim were appointment Personal Representative(s) of the estate. Any action to set aside the Will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the Will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the Clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated this date: December 9, 2023.

Personal Representative(s) of the Estate Susan L. Nesheim 5241 Lincoln Dr. Apt. 111 Minneapolis, MN 55436 Personal Representative(s) of the Estate Linda K. Nesheim 5241 Lincoln Dr. Apt. 111 Minneapolis, MN 55436 Personal Representative(s) of the Estate Nils. W. Nesheim 6316 NW 95th Street Johnston, IA 50131 LARSON LAW OFFICE By: Dennis G. Larson (IA AT0004530) (MN 00060501) 312 W. Main St. Decorah, IA 52101 563-382-8449/5936 Attorney for Susan L. Nesheim, Linda K. Nesheim and Nils W. Nesheim, Personal Representative(s) Date of second publication: January 18, 2024 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion January 11 & 18, 2024 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR WINNESHIEK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ALICE C. SHEIDEL, DECEASED PROBATE NO. ESPR016265 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Alice C. Scheidel, Deceased, who died on or about January 3, 2024: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the 9TH day of January, 2024, the Last Will and Testament of Alice C. Scheidel, deceased, bearing date of October 28, 2015, was admitted to probate in the abovenamed Court and that Timothy D. Scheidel and Ted A. Scheidel were appointed co-executors of the estate. Any action to set aside the Will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the Will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the Clerk of the abovenamed district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated this 11th day of January, 2024.

Timothy D. Scheidel 2125 Roanoke Ave Lawler, IA 52154 Co-executor of estate Ted A. Scheidel 22921 Glen Hall Rd Shell Rock, IA 50670 Co-executor of estate Jana Evelsizer Olson ANDERSON, WILMARTH, VAN DER MAATEN, FRETHEIM, EVELSIZER OLSON, NOBLE, LYNCH & ZAHASKY 212 Winnebago P.O. Box 450 Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 382-2959 jana.olson@andersonlawdecorah.com Date of second publication: January 25, 2024 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion January 18 & 25, 2024 RIDGEWAY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 9, 2024 The Ridgeway City Council met in regular session January 9, 2024, at the Ridgeway Community Center, at 5:45 p.m. with Mayor Schnur calling the meeting to order. Council persons present were: Linderbaum, Novotny, Engelhardt, Schnur and Hauber. Absent: None.

Linderbaum made a Motion to approve the consent agenda, minutes and claims seconded by Engelhardt. All aye. Nay: none.

Motion carried.

A Motion was made by Schnur, seconded by Novotny to approve the renewal of the liquor license for The Chatterbox Café. All aye. Nay: none. Motion carried.

The Interstate Power and Light Company Applicable to the Iowa Service Area Electric Facilities Extension Agreement (Advance by Cash Deposit) with the City of Ridgeway, Iowa, with a cost of $20,925.94 for services to the Wastewater Improvement project was read aloud by Mayor Schnur and discussed.

A Motion was made by Engelhardt, seconded

by Linderbaum to approve said Agreement.

All aye. Nay: none. Motion carried.

A Motion was made by Engelhardt, seconded by Schnur to approve and adopt Resolution #01-09-2024-1, a Resolution Opposing Alliant Energy’s Electric Rate Increase. A roll call vote was taken: Linderbaum-yes, Novotny-yes, Engelhardt-yes, Schnur-yes, and Ramsey-yes. Motion carried.

The DNR is requiring the City of Ridgeway to get an alarm system for the water tower. A Motion was made by Hauber, seconded by Engelhardt to move forward with getting information on financing for the bid of $59,563.00 from Automatic Systems Co. for a new alarm system. All aye. Nay: none.

Motion carried.

The maintenance man report was given.

The next City Council meeting will be February 13, 2024, at 5:45 p.m. at the Ridgeway Community Center.

Engelhardt made a Motion to adjourn, seconded by Novotny. All aye. Nay: none.

Motion carried. Meeting adjourned.

Sharla Berns City Clerk WARRANTS FOR CITY OF RIDGEWAY – January, 2024 Alliant Energy, Utilities .................$1,559.53 Black Hills Energy, Utility ................$217.09 Cardmember Services, Shop-postage and supplies ..............$286.48 Clet Koshatka Farm Equipment, Shop – parts.....................................$440.16 Country Garden, Memorial - Hovden funeral ............$106.85 Dan Pitz, Comp pay ......................$2,249.02 Dan Pitz, Insurance & phone reimbursement..................$550.00 Driftless Multimedia, Publishing .......$81.61 Engen Express, Shop fuel & com. cen.......................$82.30 Fehr Graham, Wastewater Improvement Project....................$4,695.00 Iowa DHS Support, payment ............$745.35 IPERS, Ipers...................................$2,141,63 Mabel Telephone, Shop $108.85, Office $104.77, Hall $35.57............ $249.19 Marv Schnur, Labor – dump truck repair ................ $45.00 Microbac Laboratories, Lab tests ........$15.50 Pat Sands, Com. Cen. Cleaning ........$300.00 Payroll ............................................$9,051.06 Payroll tax ......................................$3,002.35 Perry Novak, Clean sewer drains ...$1,210.00

Ruppert, Inc., Shop supplies ...............$66.26 Sharla Berns, Reimbursement ..........$100.00 Shimek Sanitation, Garbage...........$2,129.30 Treasurer – State of Iowa, Sales tax ..........................................$358.07 Troy Huhe, Two caster wheels ............$60.53 Upper Exploreland, Wastewater Improvement Project ... $839.89 Upper Exploreland, Wastewater Improvement Project....................... $886.24 Winneshiek County Development, Dues ............................................... $670.00 Expenditure Accounts Summary to date: General Fund.................................. $3,953.76 Community Center ............................$419.18 Cemetery ...........................................$100.00 Road Use ........................................... $722.74 Water Fund ........................................ $115.50 Sewer Fund .................................... $7,731.13 Revenue Accounts Summary to date: General Fund..................................... $934.93 Community Center ............................$400.00 Road Use Tax .................................$8,396.36 Local Option Sales Tax Water Fund ........................................$567.15 Sewer Fund ....................................... $770.65 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion January 18, 2024 The Spillville City Council held the regular meeting at the Spillville City Hall at 6:00 PM. on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Mayor Wermers called the meeting to order with the following councilmen present Backes, Kelsay, Taylor, and Schmitt.

Consent Agenda: Motion by Backes, second by Schmitt to approve items as follows: A. Approval of minutes of previous meetings B. Approval of Claims C. Finance Reports Roll call vote: Ayes, unanimous. Nays, none. Motion Carried.

Street Project: Nick Rissman and Mike Weiss were here to further discuss the project plan.

Water Project: Met with Origin to review the plans Parking on Streets: Motion by Taylor, second by Schmitt to approve the 2nd reading of the Parking Ordinance 3-3-46 Parking of Certain Motor Trucks, Campers, and Roll Offs Limited (Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.236[1]).

Roll call vote: Ayes, unanimous. Nays, none.

Motion Carried.

Motion by Taylor, second by Backes to waive the 3rd reading of the Parking Ordinance 3-3-46. Roll call vote: Ayes, unanimous. Nays, none. Motion carried Motion by Taylor, second by Backes to pass and adopt the Parking Ordinance 3-3-46.

Roll call vote: Ayes, unanimous. Nays, none.

Motion carried, the Ordinance was passed and adopted.

Annexation: No update Floodplain Ordinance: Motion by Kelsay, second by Backes to approve the 1st reading of the Chapter 6 Floodplain Ordinance and open for Public Hearing at 7:00 pm. Roll call vote: Ayes, unanimous. Nays, none. Motion carried. Motion by Backes, second by Schmitt to close the Public Hearing at 7:01 pm. Roll call vote: Ayes, unanimous. Nays, none. Motion carried.

Motion by Taylor, second by Backes to waive the 2nd reading of the Floodplain Ordinance. Roll call vote: Ayes, unanimous. Nays, none. Motion carried. Motion by Backes, second by Taylor to waive the 3rd reading of the Floodplain Ordinance. Roll call vote: Ayes, unanimous. Nays, none. Motion carried.

Motion by Kelsay, second by Taylor to pass and adopt the Chapter 6 Floodplain Ordinance. Roll call vote: Ayes, unanimous.

Nays, none. Motion carried, the Floodplain Ordinance was passed and adopted.

Support Request: Motion by Backes, second by Kelsay to pledge $150 to Winneshiek County Development & Tourism. Roll call vote: Ayes, unanimous. Nays, none. Motion carried. Helping Services and Northeast Iowa Community Action requests will be reviewed with the 2025 Budget.

2024 Committee Appointments: Tabled until special meeting on January 23, 2025.

Library Report: The Vendor Show raised over $1,000. The alarm system is now up and running. The main computer needs to be updated, application for a grant will be submitted. A request for an automatic door ADA door to replace the front door will be made to the supervisor. The Library Board approved their budget, a request of additional funding to their budget has been made.

Bily Clocks Report: A report summary was submitted. One of the bathrooms needs to be fixed as well as lettering on the front of the building.

Mayor’s Report: City Council seat will be appointed at the special meeting on January 23, 2024.

Adjournment: Motion by Kelsay, second

by Taylor to adjourn at 7:50 pm. Roll call vote: Ayes, unanimous. Nays, none. Motion Carried. Attest: Nikki Wagner, City Clerk Fund, Income, Distribution General, $8237.12, $10056.91 Clocks, $621.73, $1293.76 Library Trust, $178.43, $2967.65 Campground, $53.10, $976.13 Road Use, $8172.18, $6249.11 LOST, $37.22, $0 Debt Service, $747.60, $0 Capitol, $0, $0 Water, $16127.30, $10347.88 Water Deposit, $0, $0 Sewer, $4054.37, $3565.13 December 2023 Claims Report Type, Date, Num, Name, Memo, Amount Check, 12/05/2023, 22156, US POST OFFICE, Utility Collection Postage -510.00 Check, 12/05/2023, 500025, VISA, City CC/Maintenance &Supplies.............-270.26 Check, 12/05/2023, 500026, JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL, City Maintenance & Repair .............-250.57 Check, 12/05/2023, 500027, MEDIACOM, Clocks Internet Access .......................-99.97 Check, 12/05/2023, 22157, HAWKINS, INC, Water-Supplies ........................-331.83 Check, 12/05/2023, 500028, ALLIANT, Electricity ......................................-2,401.71 Check, 12/05/2023, 500030, US CELLULAR, Alarm Autodialer/Cell Phone ...........-153.57 Check, 12/05/2023, 22158, SHIRLEY FRANCIS, Clocks Supplies .................-6.00 Check, 12/05/2023, 22159, GABE KLIMESH, Clocks Souvenirs..........-108.50 Check, 12/05/2023, 22160, SHERRY LIETZ, Clocks Souvenirs ..-21.60 Check, 12/05/2023, 22161, NESS PUMPING, Park Annual Invoice..-2,280.00 Check, 12/05/2023, 22162, RIDGEWAY LUMBER, Lighting ...........................-27.00 Check, 12/05/2023, 22163, HOWARDS TIRE & REPAIR, Equipment Repair.-55.50 Check, 12/05/2023, 22164, SHIMEK SANITATION, Sanitation Contract........................-2,992.20 Check, 12/05/2023, 22165, Origin Design, Water Engineering.........................-8,349.25 Check, 12/05/2023, 22166, DECORAH RENTAL, Community Beautification ...............-150.00 Check, 12/05/2023, 22167, Hawkins Memorial Library, Library Books ......-20.00 Check, 12/05/2023, 22168, THE OSSIAN BEE, Library Print .....-48.99 Check, 12/05/2023, 22169, MICROMARKETING, Library Books ....................................-55.68 Check, 12/05/2023, 22170, BIBLIONIX, Library Automation Subscription ....-800.00 Check, 12/05/2023, 22171, MR COMPUTERS USA, Library Computer Repair .................-138.75 Check, 12/05/2023, 22172, DRIFTLESS MULTIMEDIA, Publications ..........-277.86 Check, 12/05/2023, 22173, KARL G KNUDSON, Legal Services .........-3,509.90 Paycheck, 12/06/2023, 22155, December 2023 Payroll, Payroll ....................-7,672.09 Check, 12/08/2023, ACH, CENTURYLINK, City Telephones..................................-66.63 Check, 12/08/2023, ACH, CENTURYLINK, City Telephones................................-134.40 Efile, 12/13/2023, EFile, IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE, Sales Tax ..........-635.48 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion January 18, 2024

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Echoes of the Past

By Roz Weis

Surgical dressings from here are vital

1944

EIGHTY YEARS AGO: A Red Cross nurse from this area is putting out the word that surgical dressings made in Winneshiek County are vitally needed in the Pacific and other war zones. Second Lt. Marguerite Amundson, who has been stationed in the Pacific for 14 months caring for wounded servicemen. She lived in Decorah before her nurses training and often visits friends and family in the area. …The first shipment of dried buttermilk for human consumption to be produced by the Decorah Farmers Ice Cave Creamery here is expected to be shipped this week, enroute to the Ward Milk Products Company of Albert Lea, Minn.

This new product is being manufactured here because of an increased demand for dry milk powders. The Decorah product is sold at 12 ½ cents per pound. …The 4th war loan campaign is being held in Decorah later this month. It is the duty of all citizens to be prepared with their pledge when the solicitor calls, or to leave pledges with someone in the home if you plan to be away from home. Do your part!

“Let’s All Back the Attack!”

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SIXTY YEARS AGO: Gordon Linnevold, a current senior at Decorah High School, has been selected as a member of the United States High School Band. This band will play its opening concert at the New York World’s Fair. He plays trumpet. …Among the top news sto-

The bookkeeping department as it stood back in another era at the old Winneshiek County State Bank in Decorah. This vintage photo is from the Driftless Multimedia archives. ries of the last year was the opening of the new Decorah Post Office, located across from the city hall, and the formation of a new recreation commission for the city.

1974

FIFTY YEARS AGO: An Iowa City firm has been hired to propose plans for sprucing up the downtown business area.

One of their sketches includes converting to a one-way street with diagonal parking, another plan includes a three-block, covered mall area along Water Street between State and Court Streets. Discussion continues. …This ongoing worldwide fuel shortage has caused a lot of problems for people. With gas prices on the rise, bus services are gaining in popularity, according to Lawrence Tjossem of the local Scenic Hawkeye Stages Bus Company. …DHS basketball players Ron Evans, Al Teetshorn and Stan Willer are among the top scorers in the NE Iowa Conference. …What is believed to be the very first girls’ basketball game ever played in Decorah at the junior high level is planned this month. The combined 7th and 8th grade team from Decorah/ St. Ben’s will host a team of North Winneshiek girls. The game will be played at the St. Ben’s gym. Coach of the 15-girl squad is Norbert Bohr.

1984

FORTY YEARS AGO: The development of a proposed mall south of town located off of Short Street is being debated.

Land for the mall was sold several years ago, but no such mall has been developed. Attorneys for the city and mall developers will meet soon to reach some kind of agreement. …Free parking is now available on Saturdays in Decorah.

Tabs will be placed on the city parking meters to announce the temporary program. …The first baby born in 1984 in Decorah is Benjamin Snyder, the son of Eric and Kristine Snyder of Decorah. …There were 22 enthusiastic Decorah birders out for the annual Audubon Bird County held recently. …Wayside Ice Skating Rink

has ice skate lessons each week. There is a $3 registration. Cross-country ski lessons also are being sponsored by the Parks and Rec Department. …The Cobblestone was certainly the most popular place in town for New Year’s Eve 1984.

The popular restaurant on Court Street served up a steak and lobster special – pricetag: $9.95. …A swim pass for the indoor pool at the Cliff House is $35 for 32 swims.

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THIRTY YEARS AGO: A print by Decorah artist Carl Homstad is being raffled off to help pay for the new trail groomer recently purchased by the Decorah Area Cross-Country Ski Club. The groomer went on its first run last week, when about 10 miles of trails were groomed.

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TWENTY YEARS AGO: A Winneshiek County adult is currently responding to treatment for a case of meningitis. …Work continues on the new Decorah welcome sign. The limestone-lettered sign with enhanced dark paint is planned to be very visible to passersby. …Kari Burns is resigning from her position as director of the Winneshiek County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau.

TEN YEARS AGO: A fire has caused extensive damage at Cho-Sun Restaurant in Decorah. Decorah firefighters were assisted by Ossian and Calmar Fire Departments to fight the early-morning blaze. …Dave Huinker has been inducted into the Association of Iowa Fairs Hall of Fame.

Huinker received the award at the recent 2013 conference.

He began his involvement with fairs as a member of the Calmar Champions 4-H Club. He went on to be a 4-H leader in Winneshiek and Story Counties in Iowa. He served on the Winneshiek County Fair Board and the Iowa State Fair Board.

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in 1890 to promote historic preservation, education and patriotism. Its

Vermace voiced her opinion that the county should abandon the issue altogether. County Attorney Andy Van Der Maten added that, due to the possible presence of an ancient burial site at the location, the buyer would need to be informed of the ancient burial site, and they would need to follow Iowa law as it pertains to ancient burial sites. Further discussion on the topic was tabled until the next Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors meeting, which will be held Jan. 22, at 9:30 a.m., at the Courthouse Annex.

members are descended from the patriots who won American independence during the Revolutionary War. For more information, visit www.DAR.org.

Law Enforcement Winneshiek Sheriff Winneshiek County deputies responded to a disturbance at a residence on County Road W42 Dec. 20 at approximately 4 p.m. Subsequently, Jeremy Franzen, 50, of Decorah, was charged with simple misdemeanor criminal mischief 5th degree and reckless driving.

Deputies responded to a disturbance Dec. 24 at 2:23 a.m., on Highway 42 in Calmar. Subsequently, Jacob Riniker, 22, of Elkader, was arrested and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail for simple misdemeanor public intoxication and simple misdemeanor disorderly conduct.

Kristen Fravel, 25, of Waukon, turned herself into the Winneshiek County Jail Jan. 7. She was arrested and booked on an arrest warrant for failure to serve jail time.

A Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Deputy responded to a single vehicle collision Jan. 13 off of College Drive. The officer found four of the five vehicle occupants were in an ambulance and taken to Winn Med Hospital for evaluation for minor injuries. A fifth passenger walked to a nearby residence and later went to the hospital by private vehicle. The vehicle was westbound on Grandview Road when it lost

traction on the snow-covered roadway. The vehicle continued off the roadway, hitting a tree in the south ditch. The driver of the vehicle was

William Duder, 16, of Decorah.

Damages to the 2001 Lexus SUV he was driving were estimated at $10,000.

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• A public hearing on the National Flood Insurance Program Ordinance is scheduled for Jan. 29, at 10 a.m., at the Courthouse Annex.

• Decorah Community School District Superintendent Dr. Tim Cronin was appointed to the county’s Board of Health.

• In a discussion on the county’s possible sale of land in Freeport, the supervisors entertained the option of requiring the buyer to construct any buildings in a way as to not interfere with the flood mitigation purpose of the parcel. Supervisor Shirley

Pictured are the DAR American History Essay winners Isaiah Bonnet (l), seventh-grade winner and chapter winner, and Theo Wood (r), fifth-grade winner. Both students are from the Decorah Community School District. (submitted)

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Supervisors requested $17,000 so the organization can increase the pay of the Volunteer Coordinator position from $15 per hour to $18 per hour in order to attract more candidates.

• Brian Huinker of Assured Partners spoke with the supervisors regarding the county’s health insurance renewal for FY25.

• Paul Berland of Northeast Iowa Resource Conservation & Development presented a funding request in the amount of $12,000.

• The county’s 2023 Gross Wage Report was accepted and

The Hannah Lee Chapter of National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently announced the winners of the 2023-24 American History Essay Contest. Decorah Middle School’s Isaiah Bonnet, son of Andy and Kim Bonnet, was named the seventh-grade winner and overall chapter winner, and Decorah Middle School student Theo Wood, son of Lance and Jill Wood, was the fifth-grade winner.

Each grade level winner is presented with a certificate and an Excellence in History bronze medal. All other participants receive a certificate of participation. Both Bonnet and Wood’s winning essays were sent on to the Iowa DAR for judging at the state level.

Each year, the DAR sponsors this contest for all area students in grades 5-8. This year’s topic was in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the

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SEVENTY YEARS AGO: The top news story of the last year was the November 1953, accident which killed three FBI men. The accident was three miles north of Decorah on Highway 52. …New parking meters are now being installed in the streets of Decorah. One penny gets you 12 minutes of convenient downtown parking. When coming on Saturday to spend many hours at a stretch, it will cost you a dime! …The first Boy Scout Court of Honor in Winneshiek County in the new year will be held at St. Benedict’s Church. Jack Anundsen is the chairman. …Trains continue to arrive in Decorah three mornings and two evenings per week.

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Coming up in varsity sports

Jan. 18 – Dec g/b wr vs. Charles City, 6:15 p.m.; SW g/b wr at Decorah/Charles City, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 19 – Dec bowl vs. Forest City, 4 p.m.; SW g/b bb vs. West Central, 6:15 p.m.; TV g/b bb vs. MFL MarMac, 6:15 p.m.; Dec g/b bb vs. Crestwood, 6:45 p.m.

Jan. 20 – Dec b wr at Center Point-Urbana tnmt., 9 a.m.; SW/ NH-TV b wr at Alburnett tnmt., 9:30 a.m.; Dec/SW/NH-TV g wr at Mason City tnmt., 10 a.m.; Dec b bb vs. North Polk (at NIACC), 6:30 p.m.

Jan. 22 – Dec g/b bb at Charles City, 6:15 p.m.; SW g/b bb vs.

New Hampton, 6:15 p.m.; TV b bb vs. Crestwood, 7:30 p.m.; TV g bb at Crestwood, 7:30 p.m.

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JANUARY 18, 2024

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Vikes back on track with win It was a tale of two very different halves as the Decorah boys’ basketball team (9-1, 4-1 NEIC) defeated Prairie du Chien (4-9) on the road Tuesday night, 7946.

“Our first half was very sluggish, and we didn’t have a lot of energy as a group. We increased our intensity in the second half especially on the defensive and that was the difference,” said

Annika Grinna was one of the Lady Vikes’ top bowlers Monday with games of 135 and 223. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

Decorah keglers keep on rolling in the wins

For the second time this season, the Decorah bowling teams left Panther Lanes in Tripoli victorious. In December the Vikes bested Denver, Monday it was Tripoli.

The varsity girls won 2,474 to 1,858 to move to 6-0. Baker scores were 137, 171, 191, 169 and 148.

Coming through with games of 202 and 157 to lead the Vikes was sophomore Marri Feuerhelm, followed by senior captain Anika Grinna with 135 and 223 games. Jasera Tweten was consistent with a 178 and 160. Other scores were Karlie Einck (154, 160), Naomi Pedlar (141, 141) and Addison Wicklund (180, 109).

“Tripoli is always a tough place to score and I thought the girls bowled well,” said Coach Keith Bruening. “A few more shots go our way and we would have shot a 2,550.”

It was a solid night for the varsity boys squad as well, coming away with the victory 2,928 to 2,068. Baker scores were 208, 177, 162, 215 and 244.

Brock Christensen had a good night with a 181 and 223. Not far behind was TJ Round (204, 191) and Jordan Sims (209, 186). Also on the lanes for the varsity boys were Cade Averhoff (204, 179), Cain Monreal-Rice (135, 190) and Tyler Novak (183, 162).

“The boys were a little flat as Tripoli didn’t offer much competition so it was hard for us to keep our edge,” noted Coach K. Bruening. “Overall it was a good match despite bowling a sub-par first round of 1,922.”

It will be senior night for the Vikings Friday, Jan. 19, as Decorah hosts Forest City at Kingpin Entertainment Center at 4 p.m.

Squaring up for a shot in a recent road game is Decorah senior Zach Driscoll. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

Coach Jonathan Carlson. “It’s been a challenging couple of weeks with little games and routine, but everyone is in the same boat, and we can’t feel sorry for ourselves; just need to grit our teeth, dig our heels in and get tougher.”

At halftime, Decorah held a very slim 30-28 advantage but returned to the court from the break on fire racking up 49 points.

It was a total team effort with nine Vikes connecting for at least two points with Ben Bockman knocking down 19. Cael LaFrentz added 17, while Trey McCain put up 13 and Zach Driscoll provided 12.

The next week is a busy one, as the Vikings have three contests in four days, starting Friday, Jan. 19, with Crestwood at 8 p.m. Decorah will then travel to Mason City to face off with North Polk at North Iowa Area Community College at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 22, the Vikes will play Charles City in a makeup game at 7:30 p.m.

Scoring – Ben Bockman 19; Cael LaFrentz 17; Trey McCain 13; Zach Driscoll 12; Matthew Bockman 6; Louis Bucksa 6; Kaiden Quandahl 2; Gavin Groux 2; Andrew Rhodes 2

Inter-state battle goes to PdC

Head Coach Shannon Quandahl goes over the Viking offense during a time out in a road game earlier this season.

(Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz) Competing for the first time in more than a week, the Decorah girls’ basketball team (9-4, 4-1 NEIC) came up short at Prairie du Chien (10-4) Tuesday night, 58-53.

The Vikes led at halftime 3228 as Wisconsin schools play two 18-minute halves in place of the four quarters played in Iowa.

But in the second half the Blackhawks fought back for the win.

“The difference in this game came down to defensive effort,” noted Coach Shannon Quandahl. “Our offensive game will im-

prove once we learn to embrace and take pride in our defensive effort.”

Yazmeen Whitsitt and Claire Storhoff put up 14 points apiece with Sydney Thompson joining them in double figures with 12 points. Gabbi Dixon added eight.

Decorah will be on its home court in NEIC action against Crestwood Friday, Jan. 19, at 6:45 p.m., then will play a makeup game at Charles City Monday, Jan. 22, at 6:15 p.m.

SW girls put up fight against Cadets

Teams were back in action after snowstorms hindered competitions last week with the South Winn girls’ basketball team (4-10, 3-6 UIC) traveling to Crestwood (4-8) Monday and falling, 50-31.

“Our effort was there,” said Coach Justin Izer. “These girls play hard and continue to fight even when adversity strikes.

We haven’t been clicking on offense lately but because of our effort and our defensive energy we still have been able to compete in games.”

The Warriors fell behind 12-4 in the first with the Cadets extending their lead to 27-10 by the half break. While offensive production was better in the second half with 21 points for the Warriors it was no match for the lead Crestwood had built.

Alyssa Holthaus put up a team-high 10 points to go with three rebounds and two steals.

Adding eight points was Karissa Wenthold, along with three rebounds, three assists and two

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South Winn’s Kole Hageman puts the pressure on a Cadet player during Monday’s non-conference game at Crestwood.

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Warriors split with NEIC foes The South Winn boys’ basketball team (9-4, 6-3 UIC) kicked off the week with a pair of contests with NEIC foes, splitting the close games.

Holding on While it was cold outside, the action was hot inside the gym at Crestwood Monday night, as the Warriors squeezed out a 52-50 win over the Cadets (1-10).

It was a fast start with the Warriors rolling out to a 19-5 lead following the first eight minutes before the Cadets narrowed the gap to 24-17 at halftime. Slower than normal scoring for SW allowed Crestwood to inch closer 31-28 with one quarter remaining. In the fourth, the Warriors did just enough to hold off the home team’s threat to come out on top.

“If you tuned into the fourth quarter of this game, it was well played,” said Coach Derek Taylor. “Both teams traded baskets all the way through and the last five minutes were a one-possession game either way. We were able to hit some big free throws down the stretch, and had multiple guys step up with big buckets in the to get the win.”

In double digit scoring for the Warriors were Braiden Todd with 19 and Nolan Sabelka and Matson Winings each putting up 11.

At home Tuesday It was another night of ac-

tion between the Warriors and a NEIC team Tuesday as South Winn hosted Waukon (4-6) Tuesday night. This time the Warriors came out on the losing end of a close game.

The Indians took control in the first half with a 25-21 lead at halftime and extended their advantage to 40-31 with eight minutes to play. It was then that the Warriors dug in and forged ahead for a comeback, outscoring the visitors 24-18 in the fourth quarter, coming just short of the victory, 58-55.

“In back-to-back tight games, and this one didn’t go our way. We battled hard down the stretch but couldn’t get over the hump. Turnovers and outside shooting are what hurt us the most,” said Coach Taylor. “Since the break, our 3-point shooting hasn’t been good, and it put a lot of pressure on our guys to get to the basket which has caused more turnovers, something we need to address in practice and improve on.”

Winings had another stellar outing with 12 points and eight rebounds, while Kole Hageman provided 12 points and seven rebounds. Carver Wenthold put up 12 points as well.

Anderson receives Coming up The Warriors’ next two games Coach of the are at home as they take on West Central Friday, Jan. 19, and New Year award Hampton Monday, Jan. 22.

SW girls ninth at Cougar invite

The South Winn girls’ wrestling team took ninth Tuesday at the Cougar Invite, hosted by Sumner-Fredericksburg as the Warriors finished the night with 31 points and one individual champion. Senior Kaydn Meyer was the lone Warrior to climb to the top of the podium, winning the title at 125 pounds. Following a quarterfinal bye, Meyer threw Lanie Hanna of Saint Ansgar in

In the final regular meet of the season, the Decorah boys’ swim team, winning over Waterloo 117 to 50, but falling to Iowa City West 107.50 to 62.50 in the double dual.

Two Vikings won individual gold with four events bringing home five silver and five others bronze.

Dom Bigalk was first to touch the wall in the 200-yard freestyle. The senior posted a winning time of 2:14.44. In the 100yard backstroke, Isaac Knaack was the winner in 56.81 seconds.

Taking second for the Vikings was the 200-yard medley relay with the foursome of Knaack, Mason Cote, Simon Kutz and Dylan Hogan in 1:45.30. Kutz was second in the 100-yard butterfly in 1:00.96. Touching the wall in 1:46.56 was the 200-yard free relay comprised of Cote, Hogan, Ian Giddings and Kutz.

In the 100-yard freestyle Hogan took silver in 54.91 seconds.

The night ended with the 400yard free relay taking runner-up in 3:32.65. Members of that relay were Knaack, Cote, Bigalk and Kutz.

Earning bronze was Nat Roberts in the 200-yard free and 100-yard butterfly, Knaack in the 200-yard IM, Giddings in the 50-yard freestyle, and Cote in the 100-yard breaststroke.

Complete results can be found online at decorahnewspapers. com.

The Vikings now look forward to the postseason as they gear up for the North Central Swim Conference meet which will be held in Grinnell Saturday, Jan. 27, at 12 p.m.

3:47 in the semifinals. In the finals, the Warrior claimed the 4-2 decision over Central’s Taylor Moser.

Abby Wagner also scored points for South Winn, finish sixth at 130 pounds.

South Winn will be on the mats at Decorah Thursday, Jan. 18, i at 5:30 p.m. The Warriors then travel to Mason City for a tournament Saturday, Jan. 20, at 10 a.m.

Decorah High School boys’ tennis coach, Matt Anderson has been selected by the Iowa High School Athletic Association as Matt Anderson the National Federation of High Schools Iowa Tennis Coach of the Year.

Anderson is now a nominee for the NFHS Midwest Sectional Tennis Coach of the Year.

Luther to host A-R-C Wrestling Duals Saturday Luther College will host the 2023-24 American Rivers Conference Wrestling Duals on Saturday, Jan. 20, in the Regents Center.

The event will feature five teams including Coe, Loras, Luther, Nebraska Wesleyan and Simpson with the first duals beginning at 9 a.m. Tickets for the event will be $6 for adults,

$3 kids, five and under are free.

Live results will be on Trackwrestling and mat 1 and mat 2 will be live streamed. Mat 3 will hold exhibition matches.

The schedule is as follows: 9 a.m. – Mat 1 – Luther vs.

Simpson; Mat 2 – Coe vs. Nebraska Wesleyan 10:45 a.m. – Mat 1 – Luther vs. Coe; Mat 2 – Loras vs. Ne-

braska Wesleyan 12:30 p.m. – Mat 1 – Coe vs.

Loras; Mat 2 – Nebraska Wesleyan vs. Simpson 2:15 p.m. – Mat 1 – Luther vs. Nebraska Wesleyan; Mat 2 – Loras vs. Simpson 4 p.m. – Mat 1 – Luther vs.

Loras; Mat 2 – Coe vs. Simpson

Warrior grapplers to 2-1 in quad at Starmont

Working to break the Crestwood press is SW’s Ella Theis.

(Photo courtesy of Nate Troy/Cresco Times Plain Dealer) steals. Aubrey Willey led the way off the rim with five rebounds.

South Winn is home against West Central Friday, Jan. 19, at 6:15 p.m., then hosts New Hampton in a non-conference match-up Monday, Jan. 22.

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Scoring – Alyssa Holthaus 10; Karissa Wenthold 8; Allison Hageman 4; Aubrey Willey 2; Loleta Ryan 2; Ella Theis 2; Chloe Wiltgen 2; Charlotte Moonen Rebounds – Willey 5; Wenthold 3; Holthaus 3; Hageman 2; Theis 2; Addy Conway 1; Adrienne Winings 1; Ryan 1; Moonen 1; Wiltgen 1; Assists – Winings 4; Wenthold 3; Hageman 1; Willey 1; Moonen 1; Steals – Hageman 3; Willey 3; Wenthold 2; Holthaus 2; Moonen 2; Winings 1; Theis 1

The mats were busy again Tuesday night as the South Winn boys’ wrestling team competed at Starmont, coming away with a pair of dual wins.

The Warriors picked up wins over Postville, 70-12, and Starmont, 48-33, and dropped a dual to Nashua-Plainfield, 46-24.

In the dual with Nashua-Plainfield, South Winn managed six victories. At 106 pounds, Gavin Thuente won a 9-2 decision over Connor Sullivan. Lukas Weiss outlasted Tyler Zimmer at 138 pounds to win an 8-6 decision. Collin Holm threw Devon Griffin in 1:49 at 144 pounds. It was Landen Schnuelle picking up the 6-2 decision over Devon Blanchard at 150 pounds. At 165

pounds, Kyle Kuboushek managed a 2-1 decision over Dylan Blanchard, while Parker Timp (215) pinned Michael Stroud in 45 seconds.

In the lopsided win over Postville, the Warriors garnered eight falls, one decision and received a trio of forfeits. Recording pins in the dual were Weiss (138), Schnuelle (150), Ohrt (157), Kuboushek (165), Timp (215), Thuente (106), Aiden Feickert (113) and Jamison Zweibahmer (120). Ray Lienau secured a 10-2 major decision at 190 pounds, while Parker Dahl (132), Holm (144) and Bo Wangsness (126) received forfeits.

The closest dual of the night came between South Winn and

host Starmont, with the Warriors picking up six falls and two forfeits. Throwing their opponents were Thuente (106), Feickert (113), Wangsness (132), Holm (144), Kuboushek (165) and Lienau (190), while Weiss (138) and Cooper Huinker (126) received forfeits.

Complete results can be found online at decorahnewspapers. com.

The next chance to catch the Warriors on the mats is Thursday, Jan. 18, in a double dual at Decorah as they square off with the Vikes and Charles City. Saturday, Jan. 20, South Winn is at the Alburnett tournament at 9:30 a.m.