March 16, 2023 Public Opinion

Thursday, March 16, 2023

Vol. 158, Issue 11

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Decorah High School Individual Speech participants earn 18 All-State nominations

DHS graduate Kalea Oftedahl encourages students as they test their human bridge. (submitted photo)

In a recent team-building activity, National Guard members Alec Zwanzinger and 2020 Decorah graduate Kalea Oftedahl visited Decorah High School to engage students in challenging exercises.

Students formed human bridges in the school’s gymnasium and crawled under them, strengthening their physical and mental abilities. Beyond

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physical fitness, this activity built essential life skills, such as problem-solving, communication and leadership. These skills are fundamental to success in many areas of life, including academics, careers and relationships.

They also underscore the educational component of physical education. Through daily activities such as these,

physical education classes offer an excellent opportunity for students to develop critical life skills, preparing them for the challenges that await after high school. As students continue engaging in such activities, they build on their knowledge and experience, becoming better equipped to face future challenges with confidence and success.

The Decorah High School speech team and coaches announced the judges of the Individual Speech State Contest selected a record 18 Decorah performances as outstanding, receiving AllState Speech nominations.

Coaches Molly Holkesvik, Gabriel Twedt, Carrie Kauffman, Rachel Breitenbach-Dirks and Lyra McKnight shared, “We are beyond thrilled with these results.

We are celebrating this school record; our previous record was 13 back in 2021.”

They continued, “The talent, hard work and creative spirit of our students continue to amaze us all. We are thankful for all of the support along the way from our school, families and community.”

Every All-State nomination – performing and non-performing – are of the same importance and distinction. Students are deemed as performers or non-performers based on the confines of the festival schedule. The festival is March 27 at the

University of Northern Iowa.

The students who received AllState nominations are as follows: Performing Ada Lovelace, acting; Brynn Storhoff, poetry; Corina Timm, spontaneous speaking; and Diep Doan, original oratory; Ella Grouws, solo musical theatre; Elliana Brodbeck, reviewing; Henry Weis, storytelling; Jenna Hartz, original oratory; Junior Battle, expository address; Libby Phillips, solo musical theatre; Margret Zook, storytelling; Simon Kutz, radio news announcing; and 9th grader Mikayla Hiner, solo musical theatre.

Non-Performing Davis Coppola, after dinner speaking; Ezra Vorvick, poetry; Jake Magner, acting;

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School District scrambling after deluge of snow days Last day of school set for Thursday, June 1

Demo Day

By Roz Weis

The former Subway building on College Drive in Decorah was demolished Tuesday, March 14 making way for a new Kwik Star on the west side of town. Much debate lead up to any progress being made to clear the lots at the corner of College Drive and Quarry Street for the construction of Decorah’s third Kwik Star. In September 2022 the long-awaited decision for the zoning change request for the new Kwik Star came to an end, as Decorah City Council voted 5-2 in approval.

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Abnormal winter weather has the Decorah Community School District (DCSD) Board scrambling to think outside the box in setting the final day of school earlier than later.

When the Board met in February, they approved a calendar with the final day of Friday, May 26. And since that meeting, students have missed four additional days of school (weather-related and high school girls’ state basketball game cancellations). Making up these additional days at the end of the year would have moved the last day of school to June 2, but administrators were hoping for an earlier date.

DCSD Superintendent Tim Cronin met with

his administration team to move that last day earlier in the calendar; and proposed several recommendations for board consideration.

After considerable discussion, board members voted to add 10 minutes to the high school day in the mornings and that action would add back two days of school. Board members voted down a proposal to hold classes on Easter Monday, April 10, after learning a significant portion of the teaching staff had already made plans. The final day of school is now tentatively scheduled for Thursday, June 1, (providing there are no

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Supervisors discuss their salaries, set public hearings

By Kate Klimesh

The Winneshiek County Supervisors voted to proceed with a maximum tax levy of $8.74 per thousand of taxable valuation for county residents, with the maximum levy for the general fund increasing 20 cents and the supplemental levy decreasing by 10 cents per thousand.

The supervisors unanimous-

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ly approved a 9:30 a.m. April 3 public hearing at the Courthouse Annex building to determine the maximum levy. If no public comment, supervisors then proceed to a budget public hearing held April 24.

While this sets the maximum levy allowable for the upcoming fiscal year, it does include the $900,000 promised by the Board of Supervisors for the payment toward the 911 com-

munications tower project, and takes into account additional expenses for fuel for heat and vehicles experienced by several county departments.

The supervisors discussed their salaries at the March 13 board meeting, with Shirley Vermace moving to freeze supervisor salaries for the 202324 budget year. Members have not taken any increase in pay for at least the past three years,

and the compensation board had suggested they take an increase of over eight percent to bring the salary levels back to average levels. The motion passed with Vermace, Mark Faldet and Dan Langreck in favor, and Steve Kelsay and Mark Vick opposed.

Also scheduled for April 3 at 9:40 a.m. will be a public hearing on the requested county vacation of a portion of right of

way, along 211th Ave. located in sections 20, 28 and 29, T99N R08W of the 5th P.M. and reverting the property to the adjoining landowners. This was a section of old highway 52 that was redesignated as 211th Ave. with little more than local landowner traffic.

Meyer had tendered his resignation as Integrative Roadside Vegetation Manager, with his last day of employment being March 24.

Former District Court Judge Jim Beeghly presented the supervisors with information Monday regarding the need for IRVM for control of invasive species, like Japanese knotweed.

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Smith Building: Journey to National Register of Historic Places listing Research has shown only five existing hospitals are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Iowa. The Winneshiek County Historic Preservation Commission hopes to add one more on this rather short list.

The journey to get a property on the National Register of Historic Places is never quick –Decorah’s Smith Building is beginning its third year of the process.

A lengthy process Applying for National Register status on the Smith Memorial Hospital began in July 2020.

Winneshiek County Historic

Preservation Commission Chair Steve Johnson contacted Kristen VanderMolen of the Iowa State Historical Society for authorization to apply for a Field Services Program grant to complete an Iowa Site Inventory Form (ISIF) on the Smith Memorial Hospital.

This was the first step to determine if the building qualified as a potential NRHP site. In August 2020 the commission received the grant and hired consultant Rebecca Conard. In January

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Originally built in 1914, the Smith Building, formerly the area hospital, experienced several additions and expansions over the years. Shown is the chronology of the construction phases to the hospital. (submitted photo)

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Watershed watch: Flooding

By Tori Nimrod Environmental Education and Upper Wapsi River Watershed Coordinator

According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), counties in the Upper Iowa River (UIR) watershed reported over 39 federally-declared disasters due to flooding between the years of 1988 and 2016.

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al flood event in the UIR watershed is dynamic and complicated. It can include direct and indirect economic loss and stressors, social, psychological and cultural impacts, public and private physical infrastructure degradation or loss, property damage or loss and business loss. The ecological impacts, including water quality degradation, terrestrial and aquatic habitat loss and soil and nutrient loss can be significant.

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Shown is the flooding from August 2016, overlooking the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds in Decorah. (submitted photo) Local cities and counties are continually looking for ways to mitigate the effects of flooding to protect its infrastructure and people.

The UIR watershed was recently a part of a larger statewide flood reduction project titled the “Iowa Watershed Approach.” As a part of this project, the University of Iowa Flood Center conducted a hydrologic analysis on the UIR Watershed which studied climate data and the relationship between the watershed’s land cover and flood impacts. The “UIR Hydrologic Analysis” explained how mean precipitation totals in the watershed have not significantly changed in the last 50 years, but research shows the intensity of individual precipitation events has increased and is trending upward. To read the full UIR Hydrologic Assessment visit upperiowariver.org.

Rainfall events can be estimated through recurrence intervals. A flood event with the recurrence interval of two years (a “2-year storm”), which is 2.91 inches of rain over 24 hours, has a 50 percent chance of occurring in any given year. Likewise, a “100-year storm,” which is equivalent to 6.61 inches of rain over a 24-hour period, has a one percent chance of occurring annually. With the increase

The map here shows the number of flood-related federally declared disasters in Iowa counties (1988-2016). Data source: https://www.fema/gov/. in intense rainfall events of 3+ inches/24 hours the UIR, its tributaries and residents of the watershed are experiencing the impacts of flooding more often.

Although the UIR Watershed is approximately 50 percent agriculture and urban, and 50 percent forest and grassland, the transition of its natural forest and grass areas to agricultural and urban land uses, and poor soil quality of the agricultural lands has a profound impact on the local hydrology, increasing the amount of runoff, the speed at which water moves through the landscape and the magni-

tude of flood peaks.

Cities, Counties, Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs), Watershed Management Authorities (WMAs) and other watershed professionals are working together to focus on developing flood resiliency; focusing efforts toward flood mitigation to decrease the amount of flood response needed during flood events.

The Hydrologic Assessment and other research shows the most cost effective and efficient strategy to reduce flooding and its impacts is to keep the raindrop where it falls. Improving

Winneshiek County Pheasants Forever banquet April 1

For 37 Years Winneshiek County Pheasants Forever has gathered to support wildlife in this ecologically-majestic county. Many things may have changed in 37 years, but one thing has remained a true constant – the enduring support of sponsors and members.

This passionate support of the chapter’s efforts has made Winneshiek County Pheasants Forever a leader in water conservation, soil conservation and wildlife habitat in this county and the Midwest.

“We are dedicated to the conservation of wildlife through habitat improvement, public awareness, land management policies/ programs and public education,” noted DJ Friest, WCPF board member.

This year’s banquet will be held Saturday, April 1, at Pinter’s Gardens & Pumpkins west of Decorah with limited tickets available. A meal from U2 BBQ will be served and there will be chances to win hundreds of prizes. Doors open with a social hour and games at 5 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m., with a live auction and silent auction to follow. The auctions will feature many pieces by Pheasants Forever print of the year. One of several items oflocal artists, guns, kayaks, furniture and one-of-a-kind items. fered at the Winneshiek County Pheasants Forever banquet April 1 at Pinter’s Event Center.

Pony Express Ride slated for April 7-8 The Winneshiek Saddle Club will participate in the 2023 Pony Express Riders of Iowa fundraising ride Easter Weekend Friday and Saturday, April 7-8. The saddle club will set up a donation collection roadblock in downtown Calmar from Fri-

day, April 7, from 7 to 9 a.m., for Pony Express Riders of Iowa.

The Saddle Club is also hosting a benefit dance on Saturday, March 25, at the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds Danan Lansing Building featuring

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water holding capacity of soil and implementing strategically located detention structures, such as ponds, on the landscape allows runoff water to be absorbed into the landscape instead of destructively flowing into and filling nearby water bodies.

The City of Decorah and Winneshiek County are actively working together to leverage local dollars with outside funding sources to implement flood reduction structures within and outside (upstream) of the City of Decorah to protect its people and infrastructure.

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Presentation about Arne Fjellbu March 25

Historian and genealogist Midge Kjome will present a program on the life of Arne Fjellbu at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 25, at Decorah’s VFW post located at 104 State Street.

Fjellbu is best remembered for the role he played in the Norwegian Lutheran Church’s resistance to the German occupation of Norway from 194045, but there is much more to his story.

The program is free and open to the public and will take place after the Decorah Genealogy Association’s annual meeting at the VFW held at 2 p.m.

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Ghost Towns of Winneshiek County contest winner

In a previous issue of the Public Opinion, we asked readers to name five ghost towns of Winneshiek County for a chance at $10 in Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce bucks.

The lucky winner is Gary Belverud of Decorah.

Belverud correctly identified a fraction of the ghost towns that once made up the bustling life in Winneshiek County.

Ghost towns dotted the county, whether tied to post offices, mills or schools. The towns were listed in an article in the Decorah Journal from Jan 10, 1980. The information was taken from the October 1931 issue of “Annals of Iowa” by Steve Johnson, current president of the Winneshiek County Historic Preservation Commission.

The list of ghost towns is below.

• Agency. A place shown on early maps of the 1850s, later shown as Old Mission (more information below).

• Alba/New Alba. A post office (1861-1881) in the northern part of section 20, Jackson Township. Called Alba a few months of 1861, prior to the name change to New Alba.

• Aquilla Grove/Springwater.

A hamlet in section 24, Canoe Township, on the north side of Canoe Creek. Its post office was Aquilla Grove from 1856 to 1864, Springwater from 1864 to 1896.

• Burr Oak Springs. Post office from 1858 to 1864 in northeast part of Sumner township/ northwestern Calmar township.

• Canoe. Post Office on Canoe Creek from 1857 to 1905 in section 26, Canoe township.

• Clifton. Post Office in section 35, Fremont township,

Individual speech

Jensen Korsness, reviewing; and Kathryn Kelly, poetry.

DHS students at State Approximately 46 students participated in the state contest Saturday, March 11, at Starmont School. Out of Decorah’s 44 performances, 39 received I (excellent) ratings.

The directors shared, “Our students had an amazing day.

Their poise, passion and talent were on full display throughout the day. We couldn’t be happier with their performances.”

Receiving the division I (excellent) ratings from judges were the following 10-12th grade students: Becca Kane, Jenna Hartz and Diep Doan, original oratory; Grace Blikre,

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additional snow days this academic year).

The board will consider making additions to the yearly calendar indicating which days will be designated as possible “make-up” days in the future (such as President’s Day in February and Easter Monday).

Neighboring school districts currently highlight those prospective “make-up” days in the calendars to ensure staff and families are knowledgeable when planning vacations.

Supt. Cronin also said the board will learn more about the State Senate File 391, proposed

by Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and recently passed by the Iowa Senate, which includes up to five days (30 hours) of instruction delivered online in a given school year. This online instruction could alleviate making up some snow days in the future.

Budget hearing April 17 By a unanimous vote at Monday night’s Board meeting, members set a public hearing on the proposed 2023-24 school budget for the next regularly-scheduled board meeting on Monday, April 17, at 5:30 p.m. at the Central Administration Office, 510 Winnebago Street.

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Gary Belverud located near a later village of Plymouth Rock.

• Eide. Post Office (18761881) in section 23, Pleasant township.

• Franklin Prairie. Post Office from 1857 to 1864, Northern part of section 18, Canoe township.

• Hyde. Post Office from 1879 to 1886, section 19, Frankville township.

• Isted. Post Office from 1890 to 1895, location not found.

• Jamestown/Trout River.

Village in central Frankville township. Was Jamestown Post Office from 1851 to 1852, Trout River Post Office from 1852 to 1885.

• Lewiston. Town in northeastern part of section 28, Washington township, 1 mile north of Old Mission. Contended for county seat in 1851, but failing in that, its existence was brief.

• Locust Lane. Post Office from 1857 to 1883. Same as present village of Locust.

• Marysville. Pioneer name of current-day Calmar.

• Moneek. Post Office 18511864, on both sides of bor-

der line of sections 1 and 2 of Bloomfield township. Also a rejected aspirant for county seat in 1851.

• Morgan. Post Office 18571886, section 8, Orleans township.

• Old Mission. Post Office from 1859 to 1882, northwestern part of section 34, Washington township, five miles southeast of Fort Atkinson, west bank of Turkey River. The noted Winnebago Indian School and Mission was located just a short way southeast of here.

• Orleans. Post Office listed from 1854 to 1857, location not found.

• Plymouth Rock. Village platted in 1855, southern part of section 35, Fremont township, on the south side of the Upper Iowa River. Post office 18561907.

• Sampson. Post Office 18931894, location not found.

• Thoten. Post Office 18761903, section 14 Glenwood township.

• Twin Springs. Post Office 1856-1874, located in current-day Kendallville. Also the name of the current village of Festina, Washington township, platted in 1856 as Twin Springs, later changed to Festina, after its Post Office.

• Willimantic. Post Office 1856-1858 and 1861-1863, section 23, Fremont township.

• Winneshiek. Post office 1851-1865, southeastern Bloomfield township.

• Woodside. Post Office 18761886, section 8, Frankville township.

• Woodville. Post Office 1866-1887, western section 26, Glenwood township.

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Alex McGohan, public address; Max Wilson and Junior Battle, expository address; Margret Zook, Henry Weis and Ramsey Zilka, storytelling; Dannielle Rix and Bethany Hanson, prose; Kathryn Kelly, Ezra Vorvick, Brynn Storhoff, poetry; Jensen Korsness and Elliana Brodbeck, review; Natalie Goodner, Hayley Stowe, Leslie Campbell, literature program; Libby Phillips, Ella Grouws, solo musical; Jake Magner and Ada Lovelace, acting; Davis Coppola, Gabriel Hiner, after dinner speaking; Corina Timm and Ethan Stravers, spontaneous speaking; Rebecca Anderson, Anders Lovstuen and Simon Kutz, radio news; and Joe Stammeyer and Liam Chamberlain, indi-

vidual improv.

The ninth grade students earning Division I ratings were June Breitenbach-Dirks, original oratory; Caleb Johnson, after dinner speaking; Mikayla Hiner, literature program; Mikayla Hiner and June Breitenbach-Dirks, solo musical; and Klara Kelly, storytelling.

Division II (good) ratings were awarded to these 10th12th grade students: Lily Sandhorst, after dinner speaking; Sophia Christman, prose; and Michael Njus, spontaneous speaking.

The ninth grade students earning Division II ratings were Ezra Harman-Wood, prose; and Caleb Johnson, acting.

boards adopt a budget and have it submitted to the county auditor in April. The public hearing is an opportunity for community members to provide comments on the proposed budget before it is adopted by the board. Common funds summarized on the budget are general fund, student activity fund, management fund, sales tax fund, physical, plant and equipment levy 9PPEL), debt service and nutrition.

Complete details on the proposed budget can be found on the DCSD website, attached to the agenda from March 13.

referendum. No action in hiring the firm was taken.

Additionally, board members formally approved the lease agreement with Apple Inc. for new student devices; approved an agreement with Frontline Standard Implementation Services for a student analytics laptop subscription; approved nominal increases in 2023-24 student instructional fees; approved a purchase agreement for school food service with AEA Purchasing; approved a student enrollment agreement between Mabel-Canton School District in Minnesota; and approved the first reading of a DCSD wellness report from committee members April Bril, Tim Cronin, Jennifer DeLaRosa, Chad Elliott, Julie Goedken, Gina Holthaus, Cristy Nimrod, Amy Pipho, Shanna Putnam Dibble, Kristi Roffman and Rick Varney.

Other business In other action during the March 13 meeting, the Board approved the annual school audit represented by Michelle Martinek with Hacker, Nelson & Co. P.C. of Decorah.

Jerry Gallagher, representing national school communications firm The Donovan Group, presented an overview of the company’s services to board members Monday night. He and his team are experienced in consulting on bond referendums and keeping community members updated as the process moves forward for construction of a proposed new elementary school in Decorah. His firm typically works with a four to six-month timeframe prior to a

Wage concerns During the public comment portion of the meeting, the Board heard from educators Steve Peterson and Matt Kuempel. They reported the Decorah Education Association conducted a comparability study highlighting how DCSD compares to other districts with regard to days of work and wages.

Peterson said a major finding in the study indicated that

DMS students present “Night of Plays” new date, time

The Decorah Middle School seventh and eighth grade students will present “A Night of Plays” on Thursday, March 16, at 7:30 p.m. A variety of small cast plays will be featured, including one from the Carol Burnett Show. The performance will be at the Carrie Lee auditorium with no admission charge. (submitted)

ADU agreement Stave Churches of still in the Norway featured at Sons works with of Norway presentation P&Z The Sons of Norway meet- way and participates in several

By Denise Lana

Discussions regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) as options to help ease the city’s housing shortage continued during Monday night’s Planning and Zoning meeting.

ADUs were brought up in the P&Z February meeting and met with positive reception, and the commission delved deeper into the issue Monday as members weighed specific requirements for an ADU, how an ADU would be defined and limited in its uses, and changes that would need to be made to code to accommodate ADU requirements.

To date, the tentative rules agreed upon for ADUs include: • Must be in the back yard of a residence, not to exceed 30 percent of the total back yard size and be no higher than 25 feet.

• Must include a kitchen and a bathroom, be hooked up to public water and sewer and meet all building code requirements for room size.

• If used as a rental unit, the property owner must reside in the primary residence.

• If used as a rental unit with its own billing for utilities, a separate utility connection is required. No separate connection is needed if all utilities are billed through the primary house bill and there is only one bill for the property. If service needs to be shut off for the primary residence, it will also affect the accessory unit.

• A separate parking requirement will be required only if the ADU is set up with its own utilities and billed accordingly and has a separate address. Otherwise, no additional parking is necessary.

More details will be finalized during P&Z’s next meeting April 10 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall in Decorah. continued from front when Decorah teachers could stand to earn at least $58,000 to $180,000 less over a 30-year career than teachers from other districts.

“To make up that difference, teachers in Decorah must work second jobs, make do with less, spend their money and time on additional education, and/ or work longer than teachers in other districts,” Peterson said.

The educators encouraged the Board to take a long-term commitment in addressing the Decorah wage differential.

ing Tuesday, March 21, will feature a presentation highlighting the 28 remaining Stave Churches in Norway constructed between 1150 and 1350. The presentation by Sons of Norway member Rolf Svanoe will highlight unique aspects of the “Stavkirke,” as well as their history and his family connection to one church in particular.

The presentation will begin at 7:30 p.m., at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Decorah following a 7 p.m. lodge meeting. The public is invited to attend the presentation. Guests need not be of Norwegian ancestry. Refreshments will follow the presentation.

About the speaker Svanoe is a retired ELCA pastor who has served congregations in Wisconsin, South Dakota and Minnesota. He is currently the “Tours to Norway” Coordinator at Vesterheim Norwegian American Museum and has organized over a dozen tours to Norway and other places. He has a strong ancestral connection to Nor-

Norwegian-American organizations. He also is an author with several books published on religious topics and has been a frequent supply pastor in this area.

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DECORAH BOWLING

DECORAH GIRLS’ BOWLING TEAM

Representing the Decorah girls’ and boys’ bowling teams at state were (front, l-r) Rebecca Bruening, Marri Feuerhelm, Karlie Einck, Lily Iverson, Hannah Schnitzler, Rylee Averhoff; (back) Coach Michael Bruening, Grady Brauer, Benson Newhouse, Cade Averhoff, Will Marx, Daniel Skrade, Easton Luzum and Coach Keith Bruening. (Photo courtesy of Amy Averhoff)

DECORAH GIRLS BASKETBALL • NEIC Champs at 10-0 • State qualifier for first time since 2007 • 21-3 overall season record

• Dual season conference champions • District champions • Finished 8th at state

DECORAH BOYS’ BOWLING TEAM • Conference champions • District runners-up • Class 2A state runners-up

GRADY BRAUER

• Decorah Senior • Qualified 8th at Districts • Finished 3rd at state • Highest placing male in Decorah history

The Decorah girls basketball team punched their ticket to the Class 4A state tournament with a win over Mason City. Members of the team included Assistant Coach Brigit Storhoff, Brynn Storhoff, Sami Mount, Bryar Duwe, Yazmeen Whitsitt, Autumn Schaller; (back row) Britann Mettille (manager), Gabbi Dixon, Kylie O’Hara, Brooke Anfinson, Mya Redenius, Brooklyn Fromm, Addison Wemark, Haley Gossman, Kyleigh Batterson (manager), head coach Shannon Quandahl and assistant coach Brad Johansen. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

DECORAH GIRLS WRESTLING

REBECCA BRUENING

• Decorah Senior • Qualified 1st at Districts • Finished 8th at state • Holds all girls’ records in Decorah history

DECORAH BOYS SWIMMING

Representing the Decorah boys’ swim team at state were (l-r) Dylan Hogan, Quinn Baumann, Dominic Bigalk, John Starrett, James VanderVelden, Mason Cote, Isaac Knaack, Reid Kuehner, Simon Kutz and Gareth Sweet. (Photo courtesy of Loran Storts)

HANNAH SCHNITZLER

200-yard medley relay (Isaac Knaack, Mason Cote, Simon Kutz, Dylan Hogan) • Fourth at districts in 1:41.63 • Finished 17th at state in 1:41.94 200-yard freestyle relay (Isaac Knaack, Dylan Hogan, John Starrett, Simon Kutz) • Fourth at districts in 1:31.51 • Finished 13th at state in 1:29.68 – new school record 400-yard freestyle relay (Isaac Knaack, Dom Bigalk, James Vander Velden, Simon Kutz) • Fourth at districts in 3:24.59 • Finished 18th at state in 3:21.26

ISAAC KNAACK

• Decorah Junior • Fifth at districts in 49.27 • 100-freestyle individual qualifier • Finished 25th overall in 49.11 seconds

CADE AVERHOFF

• Decorah Junior • Qualified 7th at Districts • Finished 16th at state

KADEN BULLERMAN 170 POUNDS • South Winn Senior • District runner-up • 36-14 record

LILY IVERSON

COLLIN HOLM 138 POUNDS

IZZY KIPP 190 POUNDS

• South Winn Senior • Regional champion • 7th place at state • 35-7 record

JOSIE HAGEMAN 110 POUNDS

• South Winn Senior • Regional runner-up • 35-14 record

After winning the regional tournament and qualifying 10 wrestlers for the inaugural girls’ state wrestling tournament, the Decorah girls’ wrestling team finished third with 108 points, held in February with three grapplers climbing the podium for a medal. Aside from the three medalists, Vikings qualifying for the state meet included Chloe Sheffield (105 lbs., 26-8 season record), Kaitlyn Bjork (115 lbs., 24-12), Ashley Bjork (130 lbs., 33-8), Ana Simon (135 lbs., 32-8), McKenzie Tollefson (140 lbs., 27-11), Mairi Sessions (155 lbs., 31-7) and Skyla Jevne (235 lbs., 19-13). (Photo courtesy of Melissa Simon)

• Decorah Senior • Qualified 5th at Districts • Finished 9th at state

• Decorah Senior • Qualified 6th at Districts • Finished 15th at state

• South Winn Junior • District champion

• Class 1A state runner-up • 40-2 record

NAOMI SIMON 170 POUNDS

• Decorah Junior • Regional champion • State champion • 38-0 record

KAMRYN STEINES 190 POUNDS • Decorah Sophomore • Regional runner-up • 8th place at state • 28-8 record

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145 POUNDS

• Senior, Decorah • 3-time state qualifier • District champion • Fourth-place at state • 28-9 record

KAYDN MEYER 120 POUNDS • South Winn Junior • Regional champion • 33-13 record

ROCKWEILER

PARKER TIMP 195 POUNDS

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• Freshman, Decorah • First-time state qualifier • District champion • 7th place at state • 27-14 record

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• Freshman, Decorah • First-time state qualifier • District runner-up • 22-18 record

• South Winn Freshman • District runner-up • 37-13 record

• South Winn Freshman • 3rd at Regionals • 28-19 record

• Freshman • Turkey Valley (wrestling for NH/TV) • 4th at Regionals • 29-18 record

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101 W. Main St., Ossian, IA 52161

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Peter J. Blodgett, DDS • John E. Wilmes, DDS Lana W. McDermott, DDS 108 Fifth Ave., Decorah, IA 52101 • 563-382-3657

321 West Water Street & 1801 Old Stage Road, Decorah • 563-387-0191 www.vikingstatebank.com

563-382-4709 305 College Dr., Decorah serenityfitnessdecorah.com

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Lansing

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KEIRA MYERS 140 POUNDS

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152 pounds

135 POUNDS

Supplier of agriculture, commercial and industrial petroleum products

WILL LARSON 120 POUNDS

KYLE KUBOUSHEK

MADDY JANSEN

100 E. Bradford St. West Union, IA (563) 422-6292

• Freshman • Decorah • Regional champion • 6th place at state • 31-13 record

MASON AVILA 126 POUNDS

• South Winn Junior • District runner-up • 20-12 record

(563) 562-3142 118 E Main Street, Calmar

Shear Wonders

wwwinery.com

HOWARD’S TIRE & REPAIR Spillville 563-562-3880

Howard Lensing, Owner

100 Main St., Fort Atkinson 563-534-7222

Kelly Reagan, D.C. • 563-382-4411 Perry Numedahl, D.C. • 563-382-1085

300 East Water St., Decorah

Belva Wemark, Owner/Stylist Krissy Bodensteiner, Stylist

www.ajrealty.us (563) 382-3627 • 106 College Dr, Decorah, IA

113 W. Main St., Calmar, IA 52132 563-562-4900

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General Securities Representative 403 W. Water St. | 563-382-8258 | plan1financial.com

Martin T. Weis, LUTCF

Country Garden 419-2618 379-1313 Flowers & Gifts

709 Commerce Drive, Decorah

SIGNS, T-SHIRTS & MORE! 2957 US Hwy 52 • 563-387-0330

Inspiring Senior Living Options for Everyone aasehaugen.com 563-382-3603

915 SHORT ST., DECORAH • 563-382-8822

Fort Atkinson, Iowa

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BRITE SPOT Hwy 9 West, Decorah

“Your floor store in downtown Decorah”

RANDY’S RANDY’S Auto Parts Auto Parts Congratulations, Athletes on a 382-8488 great season!

705Montgomery Montgomery St., St., Decorah Decorah 705 563-382-8488

Ft. Atkinson • 563-534-2724 • www.franzensales.com

HUBK A

Locally owned and managed since 1932

Salon & Boutique

213 E. Water St. • Decorah • 563-382-6231

Jeff Schaller, 379-1313, owner

519 W. Water St. Decorah 563-382-1111

Your Downtown Full Service Florist 113 W. Water St., Decorah • 563-382-1148 www.thecountrygardenflorists.com

NORWEGIAN MUTUAL INSURANCE ASSOC.

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2022/23

DECORAH BOWLING

DECORAH GIRLS’ BOWLING TEAM

Representing the Decorah girls’ and boys’ bowling teams at state were (front, l-r) Rebecca Bruening, Marri Feuerhelm, Karlie Einck, Lily Iverson, Hannah Schnitzler, Rylee Averhoff; (back) Coach Michael Bruening, Grady Brauer, Benson Newhouse, Cade Averhoff, Will Marx, Daniel Skrade, Easton Luzum and Coach Keith Bruening. (Photo courtesy of Amy Averhoff)

DECORAH GIRLS BASKETBALL • NEIC Champs at 10-0 • State qualifier for first time since 2007 • 21-3 overall season record

• Dual season conference champions • District champions • Finished 8th at state

DECORAH BOYS’ BOWLING TEAM • Conference champions • District runners-up • Class 2A state runners-up

GRADY BRAUER

• Decorah Senior • Qualified 8th at Districts • Finished 3rd at state • Highest placing male in Decorah history

The Decorah girls basketball team punched their ticket to the Class 4A state tournament with a win over Mason City. Members of the team included Assistant Coach Brigit Storhoff, Brynn Storhoff, Sami Mount, Bryar Duwe, Yazmeen Whitsitt, Autumn Schaller; (back row) Britann Mettille (manager), Gabbi Dixon, Kylie O’Hara, Brooke Anfinson, Mya Redenius, Brooklyn Fromm, Addison Wemark, Haley Gossman, Kyleigh Batterson (manager), head coach Shannon Quandahl and assistant coach Brad Johansen. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

DECORAH GIRLS WRESTLING

REBECCA BRUENING

• Decorah Senior • Qualified 1st at Districts • Finished 8th at state • Holds all girls’ records in Decorah history

DECORAH BOYS SWIMMING

Representing the Decorah boys’ swim team at state were (l-r) Dylan Hogan, Quinn Baumann, Dominic Bigalk, John Starrett, James VanderVelden, Mason Cote, Isaac Knaack, Reid Kuehner, Simon Kutz and Gareth Sweet. (Photo courtesy of Loran Storts)

HANNAH SCHNITZLER

200-yard medley relay (Isaac Knaack, Mason Cote, Simon Kutz, Dylan Hogan) • Fourth at districts in 1:41.63 • Finished 17th at state in 1:41.94 200-yard freestyle relay (Isaac Knaack, Dylan Hogan, John Starrett, Simon Kutz) • Fourth at districts in 1:31.51 • Finished 13th at state in 1:29.68 – new school record 400-yard freestyle relay (Isaac Knaack, Dom Bigalk, James Vander Velden, Simon Kutz) • Fourth at districts in 3:24.59 • Finished 18th at state in 3:21.26

ISAAC KNAACK

• Decorah Junior • Fifth at districts in 49.27 • 100-freestyle individual qualifier • Finished 25th overall in 49.11 seconds

CADE AVERHOFF

• Decorah Junior • Qualified 7th at Districts • Finished 16th at state

KADEN BULLERMAN 170 POUNDS • South Winn Senior • District runner-up • 36-14 record

LILY IVERSON

COLLIN HOLM 138 POUNDS

IZZY KIPP 190 POUNDS

• South Winn Senior • Regional champion • 7th place at state • 35-7 record

JOSIE HAGEMAN 110 POUNDS

• South Winn Senior • Regional runner-up • 35-14 record

After winning the regional tournament and qualifying 10 wrestlers for the inaugural girls’ state wrestling tournament, the Decorah girls’ wrestling team finished third with 108 points, held in February with three grapplers climbing the podium for a medal. Aside from the three medalists, Vikings qualifying for the state meet included Chloe Sheffield (105 lbs., 26-8 season record), Kaitlyn Bjork (115 lbs., 24-12), Ashley Bjork (130 lbs., 33-8), Ana Simon (135 lbs., 32-8), McKenzie Tollefson (140 lbs., 27-11), Mairi Sessions (155 lbs., 31-7) and Skyla Jevne (235 lbs., 19-13). (Photo courtesy of Melissa Simon)

• Decorah Senior • Qualified 5th at Districts • Finished 9th at state

• Decorah Senior • Qualified 6th at Districts • Finished 15th at state

• South Winn Junior • District champion

• Class 1A state runner-up • 40-2 record

NAOMI SIMON 170 POUNDS

• Decorah Junior • Regional champion • State champion • 38-0 record

KAMRYN STEINES 190 POUNDS • Decorah Sophomore • Regional runner-up • 8th place at state • 28-8 record

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BRADY STILLE 145 POUNDS

2092 Hwy 9 West, Decorah | (563) 382-2901

145 POUNDS

• Senior, Decorah • 3-time state qualifier • District champion • Fourth-place at state • 28-9 record

KAYDN MEYER 120 POUNDS • South Winn Junior • Regional champion • 33-13 record

ROCKWEILER

PARKER TIMP 195 POUNDS

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• Freshman, Decorah • First-time state qualifier • District champion • 7th place at state • 27-14 record

1789 Hwy. 9 E Decorah 382-9000

Creating Beautiful, Healthy Smiles.

• Freshman, Decorah • First-time state qualifier • District runner-up • 22-18 record

• South Winn Freshman • District runner-up • 37-13 record

• South Winn Freshman • 3rd at Regionals • 28-19 record

• Freshman • Turkey Valley (wrestling for NH/TV) • 4th at Regionals • 29-18 record

• TRIMMING • REMOVAL • STORM DECORAH BASED DAMAGE FULLY INSURED • FREE ESTIMATES dotzenrodtreeservice@gmail.com • UTILITY 319-361-6856 LINES

101 W. Main St., Ossian, IA 52161

HUBER’S STORE

501 Sanford Street - Decorah, IA 52101 CONCRETE CONTRACTORS

563-382-2325

563-382-2441 www.dentalassociatesdecorah.com

Come Grow With Us!

MAKE A

NAME FOR YOURSELF

APPLY TODAY Online or In-store

fareway.com/careers Fareway Stores Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Peter J. Blodgett, DDS • John E. Wilmes, DDS Lana W. McDermott, DDS 108 Fifth Ave., Decorah, IA 52101 • 563-382-3657

321 West Water Street & 1801 Old Stage Road, Decorah • 563-387-0191 www.vikingstatebank.com

563-382-4709 305 College Dr., Decorah serenityfitnessdecorah.com

103 E. Main St., Decorah, IA | (563) 382-3346

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moellersdentistry.com

563-532-9120 www.beckerhardwareinc.com

congratulations to the CONGRATULATIONS TO MAKING team & coachesITon a TO STATE! successful season!

Ethan

Lansing

563-538-4673 267 Main St.

563-382-9889

KEIRA MYERS 140 POUNDS

Ridgeway • Decorah • New Albin • Cedar Rapids

www.tgbrews.com

Decorah

563-382-4302 511 W. Water St., Ste. C

High-Speed Wireless Internet, Business Phone System Sales & Service, and Computer Services

152 pounds

135 POUNDS

Supplier of agriculture, commercial and industrial petroleum products

WILL LARSON 120 POUNDS

KYLE KUBOUSHEK

MADDY JANSEN

100 E. Bradford St. West Union, IA (563) 422-6292

• Freshman • Decorah • Regional champion • 6th place at state • 31-13 record

MASON AVILA 126 POUNDS

• South Winn Junior • District runner-up • 20-12 record

(563) 562-3142 118 E Main Street, Calmar

Shear Wonders

wwwinery.com

HOWARD’S TIRE & REPAIR Spillville 563-562-3880

Howard Lensing, Owner

100 Main St., Fort Atkinson 563-534-7222

Kelly Reagan, D.C. • 563-382-4411 Perry Numedahl, D.C. • 563-382-1085

300 East Water St., Decorah

Belva Wemark, Owner/Stylist Krissy Bodensteiner, Stylist

www.ajrealty.us (563) 382-3627 • 106 College Dr, Decorah, IA

113 W. Main St., Calmar, IA 52132 563-562-4900

123 W. Water St., Decorah, IA 52101 563-382-3637 • www.hackernelson.com

104 N Depot St, Lawler 563-238-3324

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PLAN 1W FINANCIAL

Gregory T. Weis, LUTCF

For All Your Concrete Needs including ICF and Decorative Concrete

General Securities Principal; Graduate, College for Financial Planning

2456 Co. Road A-14, Decorah, IA • 563-735-5524

General Securities Representative 403 W. Water St. | 563-382-8258 | plan1financial.com

Martin T. Weis, LUTCF

Country Garden 419-2618 379-1313 Flowers & Gifts

709 Commerce Drive, Decorah

SIGNS, T-SHIRTS & MORE! 2957 US Hwy 52 • 563-387-0330

Inspiring Senior Living Options for Everyone aasehaugen.com 563-382-3603

915 SHORT ST., DECORAH • 563-382-8822

Fort Atkinson, Iowa

563-380-1593

563-534-7012

bodimp.com

Cons t r uc t ion 804 Pole Line Rd., Decorah 563-382-0642 www.casperdecorah.com

BRITE SPOT Hwy 9 West, Decorah

“Your floor store in downtown Decorah”

RANDY’S RANDY’S Auto Parts Auto Parts Congratulations, Athletes on a 382-8488 great season!

705Montgomery Montgomery St., St., Decorah Decorah 705 563-382-8488

Ft. Atkinson • 563-534-2724 • www.franzensales.com

HUBK A

Locally owned and managed since 1932

Salon & Boutique

213 E. Water St. • Decorah • 563-382-6231

Jeff Schaller, 379-1313, owner

519 W. Water St. Decorah 563-382-1111

Your Downtown Full Service Florist 113 W. Water St., Decorah • 563-382-1148 www.thecountrygardenflorists.com

NORWEGIAN MUTUAL INSURANCE ASSOC.

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Norwegian Mutual Ins. Association 2333 Millennium Rd., Decorah, Iowa The auditor’s report and reports of the year’s business will be submitted by the Secretary-Treasurer Election of Directors and other matters of business will be transacted.

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Public Notices IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR WINNESHIEK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBYN M. CAREY-DUNDEE DECEASED. PROBATE NO. ESPR 016195 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of ROBYN M. CAREY-DUNDEE, Deceased, who died on or about January 8, 2023: You are hereby notified that on February 28, 2023, the undersigned was appointed Administrator of the estate.

Notice is hereby 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 four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of the mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated March 3, 2023.

Kerra Hageman Administrator of the Estate P. O. Box 374, Calmar, IA 52132 Jana M. Evelsizer Olson ANDERSON, WILMARTH, VAN DER MAATEN, BELAY, FRETHEIM, GIPP, EVELSIZER OLSON, NOBLE, LYNCH & ZAHASKY Attorney for the Administrator 212 Winnebago P.O. Box 450 Decorah, IA 52101-0450 jana.olson@andersonlawdecorah.com (563) 382-2959 Date of second publication: March 16, 2023 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion March 9 & 16, 2023 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR WINNESHIEK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROSEMARY KRIENER, DECEASED PROBATE NO. ESPR 016191 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of ROSEMARY KRIENER, Deceased, who died on or about January 31, 2023: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the 7th day of February, 2023, the Last Will and Testament of ROSEMARY KRIENER, deceased, bearing date of April 15, 1998, was admitted to probate in the abovenamed Court and that Anne Blocker and Richard Kriener were appointed coexecutors 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 9th day of February, 2023.

Anne Blocker 20 7th Street N.W., Waukon, IA 52172 Co-executor of estate Richard Kriener 1016 Brooks Lane North, Okoboki, IA 51355 Co-executor of estate Lee E. Wilmarth and Daniel L. Fretheim ANDERSON, WILMARTH, VAN DER MAATEN, BELAY, FRETHEIM, GIPP EVELSIZER OLSON, NOBLE, LYNCH & ZAHASKY 212 Winnebago P.O. Box 450 Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 382-2959 attorneys@andersonlawdecorah.com Date of second publication: March 9, 2023 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion March 9 & 16, 2023 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT, IN AND FOR WINNESHIEK COUNTY (JUVENILE DIVISION) IN THE INTEREST OF D.F. A Child.

JUVENILE NO. JVJV001981 SUMMONS AND NOTICE DELINQUENCY ADJUDICATORY HEARING TO: Kee Anne Rempt YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a

8 OUT OF 10 PEOPLE DON’T KNOW

THEY HAVE PREDIABETES.

DIABETES ALERT DAY MARCH 28TH, 2023

The only way to know you have prediabetes for sure is by getting your blood glucose levels checked by a doctor. By taking steps today, you can reverse prediabetes if you have it.

SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR DOCTOR AND LET US HELP YOU STOP DIABETES BEFORE IT STARTS. Please visit https://go.iowa.gov/ttGG for more information.

Petition alleging that the child named above has committed a delinquent act(s) has been filed in the office of the clerk of juvenile court for the above-captioned county. A true copy of the Petition is available for your review at the Winneshiek County Clerk of Courts Office.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Court has entered an Order setting an ADJUDICATORY HEARING to determine whether the child in interest did commit the delinquent act(s) alleged in the Petition on March 29, 2023 at 1:00 pm, in the designated Juvenile Courtroom of the Winneshiek County Courthouse in Decorah, Iowa.

YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear before the Court at the time and place immediately above stated.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that in the event the parties are unable to agree as to the adjudication, the initial adjudicatory hearing may, at the Court’s discretion, take the form of an informal arraignment and pre-trial conference at which time the child will be asked to enter a plea to the charge(s).

The adjudicatory hearing, if contested, may then be reset to a later date by the Court for a full and complete hearing requiring all parties to bring forward all evidence and witnesses upon which they rely.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the adjudicatory hearing may take place without your presence if you fail to appear after reasonable notification. If you wish to state your views to the Court, you must appear in person or by attorney or the Court may rule against you.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that said child has the right to be represented by counsel (a) from the time the child is taken into custody and during any questioning thereafter by a peace officer or a juvenile court officer, (b) at a detention or shelter care hearing, (c) at a waiver hearing, (d) at an adjudicatory hearing, (e) at a dispositional hearing, and (f) at hearings to review and modify a dispositional order.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that upon your request, the Clerk shall issue subpoenas requiring the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of papers at the adjudicatory hearing.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that in the event the Court places a child in foster care, the child’s parent or guardian may be liable for all or a portion of the cost of foster care. Foster care includes all out-ofhome placements except the State Training School at Eldora, the State Juvenile Home at Toledo, or the Mental Health Institute at Independence. The Iowa Department of Human Services will notify you of the amount of any recommended parental liability for the cost of foster care and there exists an administrative procedure if you object.

If you need assistance to participate in Court due to a disability, call the disability coordinator at (319)833-3332. Persons who are hearing or speech impaired may call Relay Iowa TTY (1-800-735-2942). Disability Coordinators cannot provide legal advice.

THIS CASE HAS BEEN FILED IN A COUNTY THAT USES ELECTRONIC FILING. You must register to eFile through the Iowa Judicial Branch website at https://www. iowacourts.state.ia.us/Efile and obtain a log in and password for filing and viewing documents in your case and for receiving service and notices from the court.

• For general rules and information on electronic filing, refer to the Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16 Pertaining to the Use of the Electronic Document Management System, available on the Iowa Judicial Branch website.

• For court rules on the Protection of Personal Privacy in court filings, refer to Division VI of the Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16.

If you are unable to proceed electronically, you must receive permission from the court to file in paper. Contact the clerk of court in the county where the petition was filed for more information on being excused from electronic filing.

Iowa Judicial Branch Case No. JVJV001981 County Winneshiek If you need assistance to participate in court due to a disability, call the disability coordinator at (319) 833-3332. Persons who are hearing or speech impaired may call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2942. For more information see www.iowacourts.gov/for-thepublic/ada/. Disability access coordinators cannot provide legal advice.

Date Issued 02/27/2023 04:08:34 PM District Clerk of Court or/by Clerk’s Designee of Winneshiek County /s/ Sarah Trimble Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion March 9, 16 & 23, 2023 NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS Notice is given that there is now on file for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk-Finance Officer of Decorah, Iowa, a proposed Resolution of Necessity, an estimate of cost, and a plat and schedule showing the amounts proposed to be assessed against each lot and the valuation of each lot within a district approved by the Council of the City of Decorah, Iowa, for the Decorah 2023 Alley Improvements Project of the type as follows: The construction of 4” asphalt alley paving approximately 10’ in width plus 2’ wide concrete flume, grading and rock base, concrete alley approaches, and sidewalk as necessary.

The general location of the proposed im-

provement, located in Decorah, Iowa, is as follows: The alleys in Lots 1 through 8 of Block 14 of Park Addition; Lots 1 and 2 of Block 13 of Park Addition; Lot 3 and the east ½ of Lot 4 of Block 13 of Park Addition; Lot 5 and the west ½ of Lot 4 of Block 13 of Park Addition; and Lots 6 through 10 of Block 13 of Park Addition; all in the City of Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa.

The Council will meet at 5:45 o’clock P.M. on the 3rd day of April, 2023, at the City Hall in Decorah, Iowa, at which time the owners of property subject to assessment for the proposed improvement, or any other person having an interest in the matter, may appear and be heard for or against the making of the improvement, the boundaries of the district, the cost, the assessment against any lot or the final adoption of a Resolution of Necessity. A property owner will be deemed to have waived all objections unless, at the time of hearing, they have filed objections with the City Clerk-Finance Officer.

By order of the City Council this 6th day of March, 2023. /s/ Keri Sand Keri Sand Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion March 16, 2023 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON DESIGNATION OF EXPANDED 2022 BLUFFSIDE URBAN RENEWAL AREA AND ON PROPOSED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AMENDMENT Notice Is Hereby Given: That at 5:45 p.m., at the Decorah Council Chambers, Decorah, Iowa, on April 3, 2023, the City Council of the City of Decorah, Iowa (the “City”) will hold a public hearing on the question of amending the urban renewal plan (the “Plan”) for the 2022 Bluffside Urban Renewal Area and designating an expanded 2022 Bluffside Urban Renewal Area (the “Urban Renewal Area”), pursuant to Chapter 403, Code of Iowa, by adding and including certain real property (the “Property”) described as follows: Lots One (1) and Three (3) of Bruening’s Third Addition, City of Decorah, Winneshiek County, State of lowa; and Metes and Bounds description of the perimeter of a parcel designated for a tax increment financing (TIF) Infrastructure Project in a City of Decorah Urban Renewal District in the Southeast Quarter of the Nothheast Quarter of Section 20, Township 98 North, Range 8 West of the 5th P.M., in the City of Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa.

Proprietors: City of Decorah, State oflowa (R.O.W.), Decorah Properties, Inc. URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT PARCEL Commencing at the East Qumier Corner of said Section 20; thence N 01 °01 ‘53” W along the east line of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 20, a distance of 108.53’ to the southeast corner of the TIF Parcel and the Point of Beginning; thence S 88°10’46” W along the south line of the TIF Parcel, a distance of257.44’; thence N 01°49’14” W along the south line of the TIF Parcel, a distance of 55.26’; thence N 53°46’03” W along the south line of the TIF Parcel, a distance of 50.73’; thence N 90°00’00” W along the south line of the TIF Parcel, a distance of 118.00’; thence N 00°00’15” W along the west line of the TIF Pmcel, a distance of 186.16’; thence N 72°07’ 17” E along the north line of the TIF Parcel, a distance of 63 .63’; thence S 17°52’43” E along the north line of the TIF Parcel, a distance of 34.63’; thence Southeasterly a distance of 140.48’ (arc length) along a 183.17’ radius curve concave northeasterly along the north line of the TIF Parcel having a chord bearing S 39°50’59” E a distance of 137.06’; thence S 61 °49’14” E along the north line of the TIF Parcel, a distance of 52.46’; thence southeasterly a distance of 44.36’ (arc length) along a 343.21’ radius curve concave northeasterly along the north line of the TIF Parcel having a chord bearing S 65°31 ‘22” E a distance of 44.32; thence N 88°48’01” E along the north line of the TIF Parcel, a distance of 170.55’ to the east line of the Southeast Quuarter of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 20; thence S 01°01’53” E along the east line of the TIF Parcel also being the east line of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 20, a distance of 105. 01’ to the Point of Beginning.

The coordinate basis for this survey and subsequent Basis of Bearing is the Iowa North State Plane Coordinate System (1401) Horizontal Control NAD 83 (2011) Vertical Control NAVD88 (Geoid 18). U.S. Survey Foot.

The proposed amendment to the Plan brings the property described above under the Plan and makes it subject to the provisions of the Plan. The amendment also authorizes the undertaking of a new urban renewal project in the Urban Renewal Area consisting of providing tax increment financing suppmi to WSSA Decorah VA LLC in connection with the construction of public infrastructure improvements necessary to support the development of a commercial building.

At said hearing any interested person may file written objections or comments and may be heard orally with respect to the subject matters of the hearing.

City Clerk Keri Sand Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion March 16, 2023

‘Burning Bright’ proceeds donated

Proceeds from the 2022 Burning Bright Community Benefit Concerts totaling $3,600 have been donated to the Decorah Community Food Pantry, Neighbors Helping Neighbors and the Meskwaki Language Project.

Pictured top: Decorah Community Food Pantry Board President Steven Zittergruen (l) receives a check from Burning Bright Director Kathy Reed (r). Bottom: Neighbors Helping Neighbors Volunteer Margaret Betteridge (l) receives a donation check from Director Reed (r). (submitted photos)

New Minowa Players seeks show directors

New Minowa Players board of directors is seeking show directors for their 2023-24 season. Show proposals are due

by Thursday, March 30, for the season which runs August 2023 through July 2024. A show proposal form can be found at newminowaplayers.org.

The season includes the following show types: Young People’s Production performed in August for actors junior high through college age.

Children’s Show performed in October for actors in first thru eighth grades.

Creative Venture performed in November; time slot available for a cabaret, a show or some other creative endeavor.

Must be some sort of live theatrical performance.

Family Show performed in January; show should be suitable for family viewing. Actors are generally adults, sometimes with youth.

Spring Show performed in March or April; this is a versatile time slot.

Summer Musical performed in June at Decorah High School Auditorium.

Questions can be directed to newminowaplayers@gmail. com.

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Coffee and Creativity series: Zentangle

Oddfellows donate to Veterans Memorial

The Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Winneshiek Lodge 58 in Decorah has donated $1,000 to the Winneshiek County Veterans Memorial. Present were (l-r): Mark Stockdale, Nils Kjome, Ray Koshatka, Glen Larson, Andy Borske, Oddfellows member Don Dehning, Ray Seiler and Oddfellows member Ned Krambeer. (submitted photo)

Public Notices March 13, 2023 Call to Order & Determination of Quorum: The Winneshiek County Area Solid Waste Agency meeting was called to order by Chairperson Mark Vick at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 13th, 2023 at the Winneshiek County Annex Building. Voting members present were; Shirley Vermace, Dan Langreck, Mark Vick, Don DiLaura, Keith Frana, Dennis Wilkins, Richard Hammel and Mark Faldet.

A quorum was determined by the chairperson. Also present were; Counsel Barrett Gipp, Clayton County representative Steve Doeppke, Landfill Director T.J Schissel, and Landfill Operator Meghan Scheidel.

Approval of Minutes & Agenda: Moved by Wilkins, seconded by Vermace, to approve the meeting minutes of 01/09/23.

All voting approved.

Moved by Wilkins, seconded by Vermace to approve the 03/13/23 agenda. All voting approved.

Introduction of Guests: None.

Report from Secretary-Treasurer: 01/31/23 Checking Balance: $281,953.43 01/31/23 Checking Interest: $24.84 01/31/23 Certificates of Deposit (Operating): $1,445,774.04 01/31/23 Certificates of Deposit (Closure-Post Closure): $6,269,783.90 01/31/23 Total Investments: $7,715,557.94 02/28/23 Checking Balance: $345,629.25 02/28/23 Checking Interest: $24.21 02/28/23 Certificates of Deposit (Operating): $1,445,774.04 02/28/23 Certificates of Deposit (Closure-Post Closure): $6,294,865.98 02/28/23 Total Investments: $7,740,640.02 Public Comment: There was no public comment.

Approve Claims Paid: Moved by Vermace, seconded by DiLaura to approve the January claims of $1,306,290.12 and February claims of $23,589.08. All voting approved.

Committee Reports: Landfill Director’s Report Cover dirt was hauled and SE facing slope was finished. Trees were removed. Mark Vick and TJ verified documents in the lockbox. IT risk control visited, and fire extinguishers were serviced.

Engineer’s Report TJ delivered the engineer’s report. The water quality report is being prepared for the IA DNR, spring sampling will begin later this month.

Committee Reports: 1. Item 6.3-Approve resolution for financial assurance plan to the Iowa DNR. Moved

by Langreck, seconded by Frana to approve the resolution. Roll call vote: Vermace-aye, Langreck-aye, Wilkins-aye, Faldet-aye, DiLaura-aye, Frana-aye, Hammel-aye. All voting approved. Motion carries.

2. Item 6.5-Approved executive committee to reinvest upcoming mature CDs (20662,20663,20664). Moved by Frana, seconded by Hammel to reinvest CDs at the discretion of the executive committee. All voting approved. Motion carries.

Establish Time & Date of Next Meeting: The WCASWA will meet on June 12th at 5:00 pm at the Winneshiek County Sanitary Landfill for the Rate & Review meeting, with the regular meeting to follow.

Adjournment: Moved by Faldet, seconded by DiLaura to adjourn at 5:30 pm. All voting approved.

Leon Kipp, Secretary Winneshiek County Area Solid Waste Agency General Ledger As of January 31, 2023 Date, Num, Name, Split, Deposits, Payments, Balance 1010 · Cash in Bank – Checking... 284,424.42 01/03/2023, Deposit.......................... 5,136.93 01/03/2023, 11568, CENTURY LINK, Telephone.............................................76.77 01/03/2023, 11569, PIONEER TELEPHONE, Telephone....................15.14 01/03/2023, 11570, Windridge Implement, Fuel....................................................128.70 01/03/2023, 11571, Becker Hardware, Repairs............................................3,702.41 01/03/2023, 11572, WINNESHIEK COUNTY RECYCLING, Glass.......... 34.20 01/03/2023, 11573, Eurofins Environment, Testing NC, Monitoring Wells........2,736.75 01/03/2023, 11574, LaCrosse Scale, Scale Calibration................................ 947.16 01/03/2023, 11575, NESS PUMPING, Repairs...............................................175.00 01/03/2023, 11576, Carolina Software, Office..................................................200.00 01/03/2023, 11577, Fisk Farm and Home Shop..................................873.23 01/09/2023, Deposit........................48,837.69 01/09/2023, 11578, Winneshiek County Auditor, Payroll.............................46,310.15 01/09/2023, 11579, ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES, INC., Office................... 330.45 01/09/2023, 11580, Bruening Rock Products, Road Rock.......................2,122.12 01/09/2023, 11581, AcenTek, Computer.............................................. 54.95 01/16/2023, 11582, MiEnergy Cooperative, Electric...............................................462.70 01/16/2023, 11583, Hacker,Nelson & Co.P.C., Accounting...................... 15,985.00 01/16/2023, 11584, Hovden Oil Inc., Fuel................................................. 1,037.30 01/16/2023, 11585, WINNESHIEK COUNTY RECYCLING, Glass.......... 47.76 01/16/2023, 11586, Bruening Rock Products, Road Rock.......................... 492.31 01/16/2023, 11587, Ziegler Inc., Repairs.2.56 01/16/2023, 11588, Spahn & Rose Lumber Co., Shop................................ 57.84 01/17/2023, Deposit........................10,859.04 01/17/2023, Deposit...................1,178,700.49 01/17/2023, ACH, Decorah Bank & Trust, Investment Income...................... 420,774.04 01/17/2023, ACH, Decorah Bank & Trust, Investment Income......................416,983.95 01/17/2023, ACH, Decorah Bank & Trust, Investment Income........................340,942.50 01/23/2023, Deposit........................ 11,713.09 01/23/2023, 11589, MOWER POWER Repairs................................................. 10.00 01/23/2023, 11590, AGVANTAGE FS INC., Fuel.................................. 2,564.24 01/23/2023, 11591, Driftless Multimedia, LLC, Advertising............................... 158.60 01/23/2023, 11592, HAWKEYE, RECYCLING, Glass............................ 51.36 01/23/2023, 11593, MIDWEST ELECTRONIC RECOVERY, Appliance........................................ 2,081.80 01/23/2023, ACH, USPS, Office........... 24.00 01/25/2023, ACH, Quickbooks Intuit, Office.................................................. 434.68 01/27/2023, ACH, Treasurer-State of Iowa, Sales Tax..............................348.80 01/30/2023, Deposit........................47,618.27 01/30/2023, 11594, CENTURY LINK, Telephone.............................................77.13 01/30/2023, 11595, Starnet Technologies, Leachate.............................................480.00 01/30/2023, 11596, CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONING, Office....................34.55 01/30/2023, 11597, WINNESHIEK COUNTY RECYCLING, Glass.......... 44.76 01/30/2023, 11598, AECOM, Engineering................................... 12,319.90 01/30/2023, 11599, Winneshiek County Auditor, Payroll.............................33,101.70 01/30/2023, 11600, PIONEER, TELEPHONE, Telephone ................... 14.71 01/31/2023, ACH, First Data Merchant Bank, Jan card fees.............................. 50.90 01/31/2023, ACH, Credit/Debit Sales Jan............................................. 928.78 01/31/2023, ACH, Checking Interest.....24.84 Total 1010 · Cash in Bank - Checking 1,303,819.13.............................. 1,306,290.12 TOTAL....................................... 1,303,819.13 1,306,290.12.................................281,953.43 Winneshiek County Area Solid Waste Agency General Ledger

As of February 28, 2023 Date, Num, Name, Split, Deposits, Payments, Balance 1010 · Cash in Bank – Checking...281,953.43 02/06/2023, Deposity......................19,400.08 02/06/2023, 11601, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, State Tipping fees.......................... 10,467.85 02/06/2023, 11602, AcenTek, Computer Expenses.............................54.95 02/06/2023, 11603, STORM WATER COORDINATOR, Storm Water Control..........................700.00 02/06/2023, 11604, Becker Hardware, Shop.....................................................38.96 02/06/2023, 11605, Fisk Farm and Home Shop..................................214.88 02/13/2023, Deposit........................31,044.02 02/13/2023, 11606, ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES, INC., Office................... 271.20 02/13/2023, 11607, WINNESHIEK, MEDICAL CENTER, Employee screen..................................59.00 02/13/2023, 11608, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Shop...................................................222.60 02/13/2023, 11609, RICOH, Computer Expenses.............................34.59 02/13/2023, 11610, Ziegler Inc., Repairs...............................................182.62 02/13/2023, 11611, WINNESHIEK COUNTY RECYCLING, Glass.......... 34.80 02/13/2023, 11612, JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL, Shop.............................. 86.18 02/14/2023, ACH, Intuit Inc., Office...262.49 02/20/2023, 11613, Napa Auto Parts, Shop...................................................129.48 02/20/2023, 11614, MIDWEST, ELECTRONIC RECOVERY, Appliances..........................................100.00 02/20/2023, 11615, Spahn & Rose Lumber Co., Shop............................................168.90 02/20/2023, 11616, Logan Schnuelle, Steel Toe Boots.................................. 155.15 02/20/2023, 11617, AGVANTAGE FS INC. Fuel.................................................4,954.66 02/20/2023, 11618, MiEnergy Cooperative, Electric...............................................455.16 02/20/2023, 11619, UnityPoint ClinicOccupational Medicine, Employee screen..................................42.00 02/27/2023, ACH, Treasurer-State of Iowa, Sales Tax............................................313.39 02/27/2023, Deposit..........................7,585.74 02/27/2023, Deposit........................27,268.27 02/27/2023, 11620, CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONING, Office...................... 43.05 02/27/2023, 11621, WINNESHIEK COUNTY RECYCLING, Glass.......... 43.68 02/27/2023, 11622, PIONEER, TELEPHONE, Telephone.................... 20.08 02/27/2023, 11623, Hacker,Nelson & Co.P.C., Accounting........................4,450.00 02/27/2023, ACH, Wal-Mart, Office...... 53.50 02/28/2023, ACH, First Data Merchant Bank Feb card fees........................................ 29.91 02/28/2023, ACH, Credit/Debit Sales Deposity..........................................1,942.58 02/28/2023, ACH, Interest, Checking interest.................................24.21 Total 1010 · Cash in Bank – Checking, 87,264.90........................................23,589.08 TOTAL 87,264.90...........................23,589.08 ......................................................345,629.25 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion March 16, 2023

Board Minutes Monday March 6, 2023 The Board of Supervisors met at 9:30am March 6, 2023 with Vick, Kelsay, Langreck, Vermace, and Faldet present.

Isaac Wiltgen, Assistant County Engineer, met with the Board to discuss road matters.

Moved by Vick and seconded by Vermace to approve the low quote by Metal Culverts for culvert purchases for 2023. Motion carried unanimously.

John Beard presented a letter from concerned citizens about policies and protocols for Board meetings. He also presented some comments of his own.

Moved by Vick and seconded Faldet to approve the consent agenda which includes the minutes of the last meeting and to accept and file the monthly report of the County Recorder. Motion carried unanimously.

Ray Torresdal met with the Board to present comments from himself, Meg Storkamp, and Nancy Bolson, all former members of the Conservation Board, regarding budget cuts for the Conservation Department.

The Board reviewed several budget items.

Moved by Vick and seconded by Kelsay to adjourn to 9:30am Monday, March 13, 2023.

Motion carried unanimously.

ATTEST Benjamin D Steines, County Auditor Daniel Langreck, Chair Board of Supervisors Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion March 16, 2023

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR WINNESHIEK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LUCILLE B. HOLTHAUS DECEASED PROBATE NO. ESPR 016197 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Darrell Hugo Bruening, Deceased, who died on or about January 30, 2023: You are hereby notified that on March 10, 2023, the undersigned was appointed administrator of the estate.

Notice is hereby 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 four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of the mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated on March 14, 2023. /s/ Denise Lynn Schmitt Denise Lynn Schmitt, Administrator of the Estate 317 4th Ave SW Cresco, IA 52136 Kevin E. Schoeberl, ICIS#: AT0006991 Attorney for the Administrator Story, Schoeberl & Seebach, LLP 126 N. Elm St. PO Box 89 Cresco, IA 52136 Date of second publication: March 23, 2023 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion March 16 & 23, 2023

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Decorah Public Library is continuing the Coffee and Creativity program series designed to help build community while being creative. Participants can make simple craft projects while chatting over coffee from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., the first and third Tuesdays of the month.

Take doodling to a new artistic level Tuesday, March 21, by trying a hand at Zentangle abstract art on bookmarks.

This program is free to the public and all materials are provided.

For more information, contact Zach Row-Heyveld at zrow-heyveld@decorahlibrary. org or call 563-382-3717.

3/10/23, 10:53 AM

Local Government Property Valuation System

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING -- PROPOSED BUDGET Fiscal Year July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 City of: DECORAH The City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Budget at: Decorah City Council Chambers Meeting Date: 4/3/2023 Meeting Time: 05:45 PM At the public hearing any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of , any part of the proposed budget. This notice represents a summary of the supporting detail of revenues and expenditures on file with the City Clerk and County Auditor.

City budgets are subject to protest. If protest petition requirements are met, the State Appeal Board will hold a local hearing. For more information, consult https://dom.iowa.gov/local-budget-appeals.

The Budget Estimate Summary of proposed receipts and expenditures is shown below. Copies of the the detailed proposed Budget may be obtained or viewed at the offices of the Mayor, City Clerk, and at the Library.

The estimated Total tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on regular property

16.40184

The estimated tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on Agricultural land is

3.00375

At the public hearing, any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, any part of the proposed budget.

Phone Number (563) 382-3651

City Clerk/Finance Officer's NAME Keri Sand

Revenues & Other Financing Sources Taxes Levied on Property Less: Uncollected Property Taxes-Levy Year Net Current Property Taxes Delinquent Property Taxes TIF Revenues Other City Taxes Licenses & Permits Use of Money and Property Intergovernmental Charges for Fees & Service Special Assessments Miscellaneous Other Financing Sources Transfers In Total Revenues and Other Sources Expenditures & Other Financing Uses Public Safety Public Works Health and Social Services Culture and Recreation Community and Economic Development General Government Debt Service Capital Projects Total Government Activities Expenditures Business Type / Enterprises Total ALL Expenditures Transfers Out Total ALL Expenditures/Transfers Out Excess Revenues & Other Sources Over (Under) Expenditures/Transfers Out Beginning Fund Balance July 1 Ending Fund Balance June 30

Budget FY 2024

Re-estimated FY 2023

Actual FY 2022

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

6,369,016 0 6,369,016 0 151,829 2,113,081 187,500 0 2,860,650 7,247,024 20,000 1,529,128 0 0 20,478,228

1,294,143 0 1,294,143 0 0 2,002,591 135,175 0 3,031,228 3,446,518 32,600 169,100 0 0 10,111,355

5,510,883 0 5,510,883 0 143,203 2,363,589 170,110 27,322 3,024,110 3,119,209 75,446 547,308 0 114,000 15,095,180

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

2,547,043 5,103,959 250,000 3,224,851 680,407 896,560 1,292,720 0 13,995,540 6,783,139 20,778,679 0 20,778,679 -300,451 2,828,199 2,527,748

2,458,531 3,738,779 579,751 2,814,879 504,061 968,804 0 1,294,143 12,358,948 2,663,296 15,022,244 0 15,022,244 -4,910,889 7,739,088 2,828,199

2,374,641 2,496,525 375,972 2,478,485 682,723 871,178 1,159,815 1,934,079 12,373,418 2,174,300 14,547,718 114,000 14,661,718 433,462 7,305,626 7,739,088

Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion • March 16, 2023 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING -- PROPOSED BUDGET Fiscal Year July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 City of: SPILLVILLE The City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Budget at: Spillville City Council Chambers Meeting Date: 4/4/2023 Meeting Time: 06:00 PM At the public hearing any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of , any part of the proposed budget. This notice represents a summary of the supporting detail of revenues and expenditures on file with the City Clerk and County Auditor.

City budgets are subject to protest. If protest petition requirements are met, the State Appeal Board will hold a local hearing. For more information, consult https://dom.iowa.gov/local-budget-appeals.

The Budget Estimate Summary of proposed receipts and expenditures is shown below. Copies of the the detailed proposed Budget may be obtained or viewed at the offices of the Mayor, City Clerk, and at the Library.

The estimated Total tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on regular property

9.47919

The estimated tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on Agricultural land is https://dom-localgov.iowa.gov/budget-renderer?id=14939

1/2 3.00375

At the public hearing, any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, any part of the proposed budget.

Phone Number (563) 562-3425

City Clerk/Finance Officer's NAME Joane Kulish

Revenues & Other Financing Sources Taxes Levied on Property Less: Uncollected Property Taxes-Levy Year Net Current Property Taxes Delinquent Property Taxes TIF Revenues Other City Taxes Licenses & Permits Use of Money and Property Intergovernmental Charges for Fees & Service Special Assessments Miscellaneous Other Financing Sources Transfers In Total Revenues and Other Sources Expenditures & Other Financing Uses Public Safety Public Works Health and Social Services Culture and Recreation Community and Economic Development General Government Debt Service Capital Projects Total Government Activities Expenditures Business Type / Enterprises Total ALL Expenditures Transfers Out Total ALL Expenditures/Transfers Out Excess Revenues & Other Sources Over (Under) Expenditures/Transfers Out Beginning Fund Balance July 1 Ending Fund Balance June 30

Budget FY 2024

Re-estimated FY 2023

Actual FY 2022

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

115,210 0 115,210 0 0 67,798 500 15,200 71,356 184,400 0 74,550 0 46,975 575,989

111,664 0 111,664 0 0 68,459 900 11,400 109,799 175,324 0 94,840 206,000 67,020 845,406

110,888 0 110,888 0 0 66,068 846 15,801 109,224 154,125 0 56,496 0 72,575 586,023

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

23,851 154,149 1,200 224,904 11,700 63,035 27,855 0 506,694 111,262 617,956 46,975 664,931 -88,942 577,140 488,198

27,201 106,019 0 190,518 7,500 71,096 27,730 0 430,064 302,989 733,053 67,020 800,073 45,333 531,807 577,140

12,704 108,171 0 178,929 19,821 87,269 0 0 406,894 82,822 489,716 72,575 562,291 23,732 508,075 531,807

Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion • March 16, 2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING -PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX LEVY Fiscal Year July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 County Name: WINNESHIEK COUNTY County Number: 96 The County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year County budget as follows: Meeting Date: 4/3/2023 Meeting Time: 09:30 AM Meeting Location: Winneshiek County Courthouse Annex Contact Person: Benjamin D. Steines Contact Phone Number: (563) 382-5085 At the public hearing any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of the proposed tax levy. After adoption of the proposed tax levy, the Board will publish notice and hold a hearing on the proposed county budget.

County Website (if available) County Telephone Number www.winneshiekcounty.iowa.gov (563) 382-5085 Current Year Budget Year Budget Year Proposed Certified Effective Proposed Maximum Percentage Property Tax Property Tax Property Tax Change FY 2022/2023 FY 2023/2024 FY 2023/2024 Taxable Valuations-General Services 1 1,369,948,742 1,407,935,247 1,407,935,247 Requested Tax Dollars-General Basic 2 5,863,381 6,307,550 Requested Tax Dollars-General Supplemental 3 3,301,576 3,252,330 Requested Tax Dollars-General Services Total 4 9,164,957 9,164,957 9,559,880 4.31 Estimated Tax Rate-General Services 5 6.69000 6.50950 6.79000 Taxable Valuations-Rural Services 6 870,645,093 898,537,778 898,537,778 Requested Tax Dollars-Rural Basic 7 1,697,758 1,752,149 Requested Tax Dollars-Rural Supplemental 8 Requested Tax Dollars-Rural Services Total 9 1,697,758 1,697,758 1,752,149 3.20 Estimated Tax Rate-Rural Services 10 1.95000 1.88947 1.95000 Explanation of increases in the budget: Increases in costs of doing business make up a majority of the FY24 increases, with fuel expenses for heat and vehicles affecting several departments. $900,000 is allocated for the construction of the new 911 towers.

If applicable, the above notice is also available online at: www.winneshiekcounty.iowa.gov The above tax rates do not include county voted levies, mental health and disabilities services levy, debt service levy and the rates of other local jurisdictions.

Regarding proposed maximum dollars, the Board of Supervisors cannot adopt a higher tax asking for these levies following the public hearing.

Budget year effective property tax rate is the rate that would be assessed for these levies if the dollars requested is not changed in the coming year.

Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion • March 16, 2023

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RESOLUTION NO. 23/26 RESOLUTION SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE VACATION OF THAT PORTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY KNOWN ALONG 211th AVE LOCATED IN SECTIONS 20, 28, & 29, T99N R08W OF THE 5TH P.M., IN WINNESHIEK COUNTY, IOWA, AND REVERTING ALL RIGHTS IN SAID VACATED PROPERTY TO THE ADJOINING LANDOWNERS. WHEREAS, the Iowa Department of Transportation transferred jurisdiction of a section of old US Highway 52 to Winneshiek County and said road section has been re-designated 211th Ave., and, WHEREAS, 211th Ave serves as a local road providing access to the adjoining landowners and is no longer a major arterial as originally designed, and, WHEREAS, Winneshiek County has been requested to have some of the right-of-way along 211th Ave. vacated back to the landowners, and, WHEREAS, the recommendation of the Winneshiek County Engineer has been submitted to the Board of Supervisors to vacate portions of 211th Ave., and, WHEREAS, the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors does desire to schedule a public hearing to consider this recommendation, and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED

BY THE WINNESHIEK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: 1) That a public hearing pursuant to Iowa Code Section 354.23 (2022) on the vacation of the above-described portion of 211th Ave. in Winneshiek County, Iowa shall be held on the 3rd day of April, 2023 at 9:40 a.m., in the Board of Supervisors’ office in the Winneshiek County Courthouse Annex in Decorah, Iowa.

2) Notice of the public hearing shall be given to adjoining property owners, all utility companies whose facilities adjoin the road right-of-way or are on the road right-ofway, by certified mail. Said notice shall be provided by the Winneshiek County Engineer.

3) The Winneshiek County Auditor shall publish notice of the public hearing not less than four days no more than twenty days prior to the date set for the hearing.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of March, 2023.

Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors Daniel Langreck, Chair Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors Attest: Benjamin D. Steines Winneshiek County Auditor NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Winneshiek County, Iowa, has set the 3rd day of April , 2023, at 9:40 o’clock a.m. at the Board of Supervisors Room in the Winneshiek County Courthouse in Decorah, Iowa, as the time and place for hearing to consider vacating that portion of THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED STREET: Portions of 211th Ave. lying in Sections 20, 28, & 29 T99N R08W, in Winneshiek County, Iowa and conveying that property to the adjoining property owner.

At said time and place, arguments for and against vacation of the subject property will be heard and considered. Any objections that are not made at the hearing will be deemed waived.

By order of the Board of Supervisors of Winneshiek County, Iowa, this is the 13th day of March, 2023.

Benjamin D Steines, Winneshiek County Auditor NOTICE TO ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS AND ALL UTILITY COMPANIES WHOSE FACILITIES ADJOIN THE ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY OR

3.92 acres

ARE ON THE RIGHT-OF-WAY TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Winneshiek County, Iowa, has set the 3rd day of April, 2023, at 9:40 o’clock a.m. the Winneshiek County Courthouse Annex in Decorah, Iowa, as the time and place for hearing to consider vacating that portion of THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED STREET: Portions of 211th Ave. located in Sections 20, 28, & 29 T99N R08W and said property to be conveyed to the adjoining property owners.

At said time and place, arguments for and against vacation of the subject property will be heard and considered. Any objections that are not made at the hearing will be deemed waived.

By order of the Board of Supervisors of Winneshiek County, Iowa, this the 13th day of March , 2023.

Benjamin D Steines, Winneshiek County Auditor Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion March 16, 23 & 30, 2023 Decorah Community School Board Regular School Board Meeting Minutes Central Administration Office Monday, March 13, 2023 5:30 p.m.

Present: President Ronald Fadness, Directors: Cindy Goodner, John Hjelle, Ben Lange, and Brian Petersburg. Supt. Dr. Tim Cronin, Director of Business Services Cathy Dietzenbach, Board Secretary Darlene Woodhouse, Staff, News Media, and Guests. Director Petersburg participated via Zoom.

President Fadness called to order the regular school board meeting at 5:30 p.m. Director Goodner read the mission statement.

Jerry Gallagher of Donovan Group, a national public schools’ communication firm, explained to the board how the firm would support the board in the school bond process.

Mr. Gallagher stated the firm will build a communication roadmap for the district, utilizing a community task force, which will be instrumental in the process.

There was no old business.

Motion: Director Lange moved, seconded

by Director Hjelle to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried by all voting aye.

Motion: Director Petersburg moved, seconded by Director Hjelle to approve the consent items as presented, February 13, 16, 22 & March 1, 2023 minutes, bills, and personnel as listed below, except Activity fund claim # 16 to Marcy Fadness and # 17 to Ron Fadness. Motion carried by all voting aye.

New Hires: a. Andrew Davis (Assistant Boys Soccer Coach) Level D, Step I $2,695 b. Abby Spore (Assistant Varsity Softball Coach) Level C, Step I $2,695 c. Isabel Ihde (JJV Softball Coach) Level D, Step I $2,695 Resignations: a. Lori Crum (High School Business Education Teacher) b. Carole Sand (Middle School Extended Learning Teacher) c. Allison Hagensick (Middle School Special Education Teacher) 2023-2024 Leave of Absence: a. Megan Gates (High School Spanish Teacher) 2023-2024 Return from Leave of Absence: a. Frederic (Andy) Carlson (High School SS Teacher 2023-2024 Transfer: a. Beth Bodensteiner (Third Grade to Forth Grade) b. Zach Fromm (High School SS teacher to Fifth Grade)

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2023-2024 Increase Time a. Hans Finanger .45 FTE to 1.0 Motion: Director Goodner moved, seconded by Director Lange to approve Activity fund claims# 16 and# 17 to Marcy and Ron Fadness. Motion carried by four votes. President Fadness abstained.

Communication from the public: DEA representatives Steve Peterson and Matt Kuempel presented teaching salary comparisons to the board.

March Presentation: Elementary Literacy.

Rick Varney, Elementary Principal, updated the board on the 2022-2023 literacy curriculum. The elementary is focused on increasing literacy achievement by implementing small group and individual instruction.

Michelle Martinek of Hacker, Nelson & Co., P.C., presented the Decorah CSD 20212022 audit to the board. The district received a clean opinion on the financial statements.

Ms. Martinek explained the reported findings were lack of segregation of duties, certified enrollment count, and disbursement test.

Graphs were presented to the board representing revenues, expenditures, solvency position, spending authority, and student enrollment. Ms. Martinek stated the State of Iowa Auditor’s offce is concerned with all school district’s activity funds and misappropriations. Administrators should be aware of the state’s concerns. Overall, there were no areas to be concerned with and the audit went well.

Ms. Martinek thanked the staff members and appreciated working with the district. The board accepted the audit report.

Motion: Director Lange moved, seconded

by Director Goodner to set a public hearing for the 2023-2024 proposed school budget on April 17, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at the Central Administration Office. Motion carried by all voting aye.

Motion: Director Goodner moved, seconded by Director Petersburg to adopt the Board Resolution for Budget Adjustment (Guarantee) for the 2023-2024 school year as presented. Motion carried by all voting aye.

Motion: Director Hjelle moved, seconded

by Director Goodner to approve the 20232024 instructional fees. Changes include combining fifth through twelfth grade as one instructional fee, increasing the towel fee, and eliminating the collection of the driver’s ed fee at the district. StreetSmarts will be collecting the payments. Motion carried by all voting aye.

Motion: Director Hjelle moved, seconded

by Director Lange to approve the AEA Food Service Purchasing Agreement as recommended. Motion catTied by all voting aye.

Motion: Director Lange moved, seconded

by Director Goodner to adopt the Resolution Authorizing Approval of Lease Documents with Apple Inc. as presented. Roll Call: Director Goodner, aye; Director Petersburg, aye; Director Hjelle, aye; Director Lange, aye; President Fadness, aye. Motion carried by all voting aye adopting the resolution.

Mr. Brad Hurst, High School Principal, explained to the board the benefits of the non-instruction software. Gathering student data efficiently will help staff understand students and save administrators time. Data will be real time. Supt. Dr. Cronin stated this purchase qualifies as a PPEL expenditure.

Motion: Director Goodner moved, seconded

by Director Hjelle to approve Frontline Contract for Non-Instructional Software. Motion carried by all voting aye.

It was stated the Mabel-Canton and Decorah enrollment agreement expires June 30, 2024. The board stated a letter should be sent to families making them aware of the end of the agreement. Motion: Director Hjelle moved, seconded by Director Goodner to approve the Mabel-Canton enrollment petitions as presented for Aydianna Gulvara, 6th grade and Jazmyn Gulvara, 3rd grade, parent Kristena Gulvara; Mitchel Lippe, 8th grade and Katinka Lippe, 6th grade, parents Jessica & Richard Lippe; Reid Potter, Kindergarten, parents Bonnie Paus & Samuel Potter. Motion carried by all voting aye.

Motion: Director Lange moved, seconded by Director Goodner to approve the first reading and/or revision of Board Policy 303.1-Administrative Positions. Motion carried by all voting aye.

Motion: Director Lange moved, seconded

by Director Hjelle to approve the first reading and/or revision of Board Policy 507.9-Wellness Policy. Motion carried by all voting aye.

Motion: Director Hjelle moved, seconded

by Director Petersburg to approve the annual agreements of UNI Cooperative Agreement for student teaching, RSVP Agreement, and Chamber of Commerce Membership. Motion carried by all voting aye.

Supt. Dr. Cronin reminded the board of additional no-school days since the 20222023 was approved in February 2023. The board discussed options including adding the missed days to the end of the school calendar, increasing minutes at the beginning of the day at the High School, and changing Monday, April 10, 2023 to a school day. The board discussed the options to determine what would work best for the district, staff, and previous decisions regarding missed days.

Motion: Director Lange moved, seconded

by Director Goodner to approve the updated 2022-2023 calendar with adding an additional ten minutes to each day at the High School beginning April 3, 2023. The last day of school would be Thursday, June I, 2023.

Motion carried by all voting aye.

Supt. Dr. Cronin updated the board on maintaining a stable tax rate, and looking at teacher recruitment and retention.

Open Enrollment In: • Trinity Boyle - 11th grade for 20222023, from South Winneshiek to Decorah CSD. Parent: Tiffany Mitchell • Brigham Bishop- 9th grade for 20232034, from Allamakee CSD to Decorah CSD. Parents: Mark & Kate Bishop Director of Business Services, Cathy Dietzenbach, presented the monthly financial reports for February 2023, including special education revenue, expenses, and students yearly comparisons.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m.

Ronald Fadness, President Darlene Woodhouse, Board Secretary Claims for March 2023– General Fund Prepaids: Alliant Energy, Electricity.............. 11,625.84 Century Link, (Lumen), Telephones dist. .................................597.36 Decorah General Fund (BMO), Supplies ........................................10,212.08 Woodriver Energy, Natural Gas, district .....................18,418.94 Total General Fund Prepaid Claims ........................................ $40,854.22 General Fund Payables: Ace Hardware, Bldg. Repairs - HS .....233.06 Acentek, Internet .................................855.00 Ahlers & Cooney, P.C., Legal Services-CAO................. 303.50 Benjegerdes Machines, Inc., Grounds Repair .................................128.39 Bodensteiner Imp. Co., Equipment Repairs ............................458.10 Boland, James, Travel Expenses-Bus Garage ..............42.46 Bruening Rock Products, Park Lot Ice -dist...............................236.75 Capital Sanitary Supply, Custodial Supply ............................ 2,474.54 Carolina Biological Supply Company, Supply ............................................... 273.37 Carquest Auto Parts, Lubricants-Bus Garage .....................177.48 Casper Plumbing & Heating, Repairs-HS .....................................1,501.19 CDW Government, Tech. Services-dist. ........................ 1,259.00 Chileda Institute, Tuition .................5,389.44 Consolidated Energy Company, Bottle Gas.......................................2,368.20 Country Garden, General Supplies-CAO .......................60.00 Culver-Hahn, Building Repairs-district ...................199.00 Daktronics, Equipment & Repairs-HS ..............6,269.00 Dalco, General Supplies-district .........945.21 Decorah Auto Center, Misc. Vehicle Repairs .......................539.64 Decorah Activity Fund, Online Purchases...............................285.00 Decorah Rental, Lubricants-Bus Garage .....................128.80 Decorah, City of, Water/Sewer ........ 1,521.56 DHS Cashier 1st Floor, Medicaid Direct ........................ 11,294.83 Dollamur Sports Surfaces, Gen. Supply-Bus .................................41.99 Dragonfly Books, Supplies H.S.A.P .....62.34 Driftless Multimedia LLC, Advertising ........................................386.09 East Side Body LLC, Vehicle Repairs ..............................1,092.25 Edmentum, General Supplies-MS ......954.00 Fareway Gen. Supplies –HS/MS ........399.51 Farmers Winn Coop, Diesel ................830.42 Fastenal Company, Bldg. Repair-JC .....97.28 Fisk Farm & Home, Bldg. Repairs-HS/MS .......................517.39 Fullhart, Lee, Gasoline.......................... 18.34 Haasco Ltd,

Asbestos Reinspection-district .......... 923.00 Holthaus, Gina, Gasoline ......................15.01 IASB, Spring Conference - CAO........ 490.00 Iowa Communications Network, Internet ...........................................1,882.50 J.W. Pepper, Inc, General Supplies-MS 66.99 John Deere Financial, General Supplies-HS.........................195.90 Juicebox, General Supplies-district ...... 81.00 Kauffman, Carrie, Gasoline ..................45.25 Kennedy High School, Registration-MS ................................ 225.00 Keystone AEA, Supplies, Registration-dist. ............... 909.59 Kinderhaus, 4 Yr. Preschool Partners ................. 3,796.70 Krumholz, Joseph, Orch. Solo Fest. Judge ......................100.00 Kwik Trip, Fuel ..............................17,215.68 Love, Learn, Lead, Literacy Prof. Learn ..................... 12,040.00 Mabe’s, Meals – TQ ............................ 146.00 Malcom Enterprises, Garbage Collection ........................... 800.00 Marco, Copier Expenses-district...... 4,486.57 McDonald Supply, Bldg.Repairs MS/HS......................... 360.20 Mercy One, Occupational Health Drug Test ........100.00 Midwest Alarm Services, Bldg. Repair-CL ............................. 5,167.20 Napa Auto Parts, Vehicle Repairs .......833.60 National Science Teachers Association, Sup. ..................................................... 48.46 Nisse Preschool, 4 Yr. Old Partners . 7,213.73 North Central International, Vehicle Rep. .................................. 1,025.29 Northeast IA Community College, Tuition ............................................ 5,948.00 Northeast IA Montessori 4 Yr. Preschool ............................... 2,657.69 Novak Electric, Perry, Repairs-MS .......82.01 Pitney Bowes Global Fin. Services, Post-HS..............................428.70 Quadient Leasing, Postage-HS ........... 341.76 Racom Corporation, Misc. Vehicle Repairs .......................... 84.50 RevTrak, Inc., Transaction Fees -February ............... 892.96 Ridgeway Lumber, Bldg. Repairs- MS ............................ 258.00 Riley, Adam, Gasoline ..........................25.07 Scholl, Kayla, Orch. Solo Fest. Judge-MS ...............100.00 School Bus Sales, Misc. Vehicle Repairs .................... 3,030.08 School Specialty, Inc., General Supplies-JC............................36.34 Schultz Strings, Instrument Repairs-MS/HS...........1,614.78 Smith, Krista, Gasoline & Parking Fee .................... 104.86 Southpaw Enterprises, General Supplies-JC............................91.20 St. Benedict School, 4 Yr. Preschool Part. ......................6,834.06 Sunflower Childcare, 4 Yr. Preschool Part .......................5,315.38 Timberline Billing Service, Medicaid Billing ............................ 1,532.03 Truck Country, Misc. Vehicle Repairs .................... 2,775.85 Twedt, Gabriel, Gasoline .................... 125.13 Verion Connect, Verizon Wireless ......309.22 Vick’s Plumbing & Heating, Bldg. RepairWS....................................................... 107.47 West Music Company, Gen. Supplies-MS/HS ....................... 164.50 Winneshiek Co. Public Health, Vaccination-MS................................... 90.00 Winneshiek Medical Center, Bus Driver Phys. ............................... 180.00 Total GENERAL Fund Claims .. $132,640.39 SAVE Fund Bruening Rock Products, Bus Garage Rent ............................4,675.00 Total SAVE Fund Payables ............ $4,675.00 PPEL Fund Hoglund Bus Company, (2) 2023 Buses ........................... 218,478.00 Total PPEL Fund Payables ......... $218,478.00 Total Add’t March GENERAL Fund Payable Alliant Energy, Electricity.............. 17,008.32 Autism Products.com, Gen. Supplies-dist. ............................101.95 Beardmore, Ken (Viking Pest), Pest Control.......................................100.00 Black Hills Energy, Natural Gas .........266.24 Blick Art Supplies, Gen. Supplies-JC ... 97.32 Decorah Chiropractic, Bus Driver Physicals .........................600.00 Decorah Tire Service, Misc. Vehicle Reapirs ....................... 692.00 Department of Education, Bus Inspect Fee .............................. 2,150.00 Don’s Sales & Service, Misc. Vehicle Repairs ....................... 494.01 Driftless Multimedia LLC, Advertising ..........................................36.00 Grainger, Bldg. Repairs & Maintenance-JC ..... 267.89 Iowa Testing Programs, Test ServiceHS/MS ........................4,348.00 Robinson, Zac, Reimbursement-Instr. Rent .................55.00 Schultz Strings, General Supplies-MS.. 57.80 SSE Music, Instrument Repairs-HS....248.00 Therapy Shoppe, Gen. Supplies-district........................109.95 Thompson Truck & Trailer, Vehicle Repairs .................................843.68 U.S. Cellular, Cell Phones-district ...1,303.60 Total Add’t GENERAL Fund Payables ............................$28,779.76 Claims for February 2023 - Activity Fund Ace Fundraising, Registration ............ 300.00 Ahrndt, Martin, Speech Judge ............ 120.00 Bear, Janice, Speech Judge ................. 120.00 Bergan, Johanna, Speech Judge .... 120.00 Berns, Bev, Speech Judge .................. 120.00 Beyond the Bar Bakery, Supplies .........27.00 Bruening, Keith, State Meals .............. 357.00 Buresh, Brielle, Scholarship ............ 1,344.00 Center Point Urbana, Entry Fee .......... 100.00 Cody, Nicole, State Meals ..................... 63.00 College Board, Testing ........................778.00 Country Garden, Gen Supplies ..........176.00 Decker Sporting Goods, Supplies ....2,290.15 Decorah Food Service, Madrigal ..... 2,807.78 Decorah General Fund, Transportation ................................... 756.00 Fadness, Marcy, Speech Judge............120.00 Fadness, Ron, Speech Judge ...............120.00 Fareway Stores, Gen Supplies ............388.45 Feldhake, Celina, Speech Judge..........120.00 Frieden, Jen, Speech Judge .................120.00 Fullhart, Lee, State WR Meals & Tickets .............1,106.50 Henkes, Owen, Speech Judge ............. 120.00 Hilsabeck, Brian, Official ..................... 90.00 Hull, Dennis, Speech Judge ................120.00 IHSGCA, Memberships ........................ 45.00 IHSMA, Registrations.........................165.00 IHSSA, Registrations .......................1,209.00 Independence HS, Entry Fee...............160.00 Iowa Sports Supply, Supplies .............198.00 Jacobson, Dillion, Speech Judge......... 120.00 Jostens, MS Yearbook Deposit......... 3,620.80 Kennedy High School, Registrations .... 75.00 King Pin Entertainment, Facility Rent ................................... 4,000.00 Krejci, Doug, Drumline ...................... 400.00 Kruisle, Dennis, WR Meet Manager...334.71 Letterwerks, Supplies.......................... 377.50 Luther College Athletics, Entry Fee.... 300.00 Luther College Music, Registrations ..200.00 Mabe’s, Meals .....................................276.00 Magner, Andrew, Official...................... 50.00 Marshall, Ben, Official........................ 160.00 McCain, Kendall, Scholarship ......... 1,344.00 Nat’l FFA Org., Supplies.....................456.20 Niles, Samantha, Speech Judge .......... 120.00 Nimrod, Jake, Travel Expense ................9.45 Olson, Patty, Speech Judge ................. 120.00 Oneota Co-op, Supplies ......................199.92 Pearson, Nichole, Speech Judge .........120.00 Perfect Edge, Supplies ..........................46.98 Riley, Adam, Travel Expense ................83.15 Rosendahl, Marc, Official .....................50.00 Sander, Sue, Speech Judge ..................120.00 Schwartzhoff, Kathy, Speech Judge ....120.00 Smith, Krista, State Meals ..................504.00 Sports World, Supplies ........................264.00 Storts, Loran, State Meals ..................252.00 Straube, Kari, Speech Judge ...............120.00 Thompson, Jordan, State Meals ..........600.00 Waterloo East CSD, Entry Fee............100.00 Waverly Shell Rock, Registration ....... 527.00 Williamsburg HS, Entry Fee ............... 150.00 Winn. Celebration of Life, Donation .. 209.00 Total Activity Claims ...................$28,990.59 Claims for February 2023Food Service Fund Ace Hardware, General Supplies ..........36.97 Anderson Erickson Dairy Co., Dairy ..............................................8,558.53 Casper Plumbing & Heating, Repairs ...95.00 Country View Dairy, Dairy ..............1,222.00 DCSD Activity Fund, Produce from Garden ..........................18.00 EMS Detergent, Detergent/Supplies ...590.30 Fareway, Catering ................................. 14.21 Iowa Food Hub, Produce/Dairy ..........774.00 Joe’s Restaurant Equipment, Repairs..623.00 Kwik Star, Produce .............................151.71 Martin Bros, Food/Produce/Supplies ................ 35,394.35 Pan-O-Gold, Bread ............................. 681.46 WW Homestead Dairy, Cheese ...........489.55 Total Food Service Claims ........... $48,649.08 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion March 16, 2023

The Spillville City Council held the regular meeting at the Spillville City Hall at 6:00 PM. on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Mayor Straube called the meeting to order with the following councilmen present Schmitt, Backes, Kelsay, Taylor, and Wermers. Absent, none.

Motion by Schmitt, second by Taylor to approve items on the consent agenda as follows.

A. Approval of minutes of previous meetings B. Claims C. Finance Reports Roll call vote: unanimous. Motion Carried.

Received the Clocks Report.

Discussed the city insurance and the increased rates.

Motion by Taylor, second by Schmitt to pay the annual insurance invoice changing the policy by removing the Museum buildings from the blanket policy while leaving the contents under the blanket policy. Roll call vote: unanimous. Motion Carried.

Troy Anderson gave a report for South Winneshiek Recreation. The Council wanted to make it clear that they supported the group but don’t feel that they should have to pay more than the $5000 when they have been paying more than their share for a long time.

For several years the three cities supporting the group each gave $5000. This came to approximately $12.99 per capita for Spillville, $6.23 per capita for Ossian and $4.44 per capita for Calmar. In 2022 the group asked for $8000, Ossian gave the $8000, Calmar went to $6000 and Spillville chose to stay at $5000 which came to $12.99 per capita for Spillville, $9.98 per capita for Ossian and $5.33 per capita for Calmar. Next year Calmar will give $8000 which will bring them up to $7.11 per capita. Only 33% of Spillville’s and Ossian’s population is under the age of 30, these are probably the most likely ages to be using the programs, Calmar’s population under 30 is 45%. Spillville’s population over 60 is 39%, Ossian’s is 27% and Calmar’s is 19%.

If you use the population of the South Winn School district there are probably 30 to 35% of the participants that come from the corporate limits of the contributing cities. At current rates South Winn Rec will get $21,000 from the supporting cities. If they all contributed at the same per capita rate as Spillville the group would get over $30,000. Probably more importantly is that these three towns account for only about 30% of the population served by the group and yet are the only tax dollars being contributed to the organization.

All population and demographic information came from https://censusreporter.org/ Origin Design is trying to get a meeting with SRF to try and get more information on loan forgiveness. Street project -tabled.

The new tax valuations were released.

Motion by Backes, second by Kelsay to set the 2024 budget hearing for the April 4th meeting to be held at 6:00 p.m. Roll call vote: unanimous. Motion Carried.

Policy and procedures manual. Tabled.

Discussed a complaint that was received concerning a dog in town. Council will send a letter to the owner.

Mayor Straube made the Committee Appointments as follows: Mayor Pro-Tem –Reed Backes Streets Committee – Darrell Schmitt, Steve Kelsay, Tom Straube and Larry Phillips Sewer & Water Committee – Darrell Schmitt, Larry Phillips, John Taylor and Tom Straube Landfill Committee – Reed Backes and Steve Kelsay Parks & Recs Committee –Larry Phillips, Paul Wermers, Tom Straube, Reed Backes, John Taylor Clocks Committee –Paul Wermers, Tom Straube and John Taylor Insurance Committee –Tom Straube, Reed Backes and Steve Kelsay Tree Board – Paul Wermers, Larry Phillips, Reed Backes, Tom Straube and John Taylor Sidewalk Committee – Reed Backes, Darrell Schmitt and Larry Phillips Community Beautification Committee – Tom Straube, Larry Phillips, Steve Kelsay, Paul Wermers Stage Committee –Roman Lensing, Larry Phillips, Reed Backes South Winn Rec Board – Tom Straube 4th of July Committee – Tom Straube, Reed Backes and Steve Kelsay Discussed the online reservation for the campground and installing electrical for the new campsites.

Flower Program – tabled.

Fund, Income, Distribution General, 19411.67, $17355.15 Clocks, $.01, $2357.63 Library Trust, $3.18, $0 Road Use, $2553.79, $4057.26 Emergency, $0, $0 LOST, $5549.00, $0 Debt Service, $220.28, $0 Capitol, $0, $0 Water, $4586.38, $15951.03 Water, Deposit, $0, $0 Sewer, $3923.00, $4575.39 The meeting adjourned at 8:32.

Attest: Joane Kulish, City Clerk February 2023 Claims Type, Date, Num, Name, Memo, Amount Check, 02/06/2023, 23-2IPERS, IPERS, IPERS............................................-1,221.97 Check, 02/06/2023, eFile, IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE & FINANCE, Sales Tax .-56.37 Check, 02/06/2023, 23-2IDRFWF, IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE & FINANCE, WET Tax $201.03 ............................-201.03 Check, 02/06/2023, 21793, SimmeringCory, Water Grant Writing ............-1,000.00 Check, 02/07/2023, 21794, WINNESHIEK COUNTY SHERIFF, Law Enforcement .................................-1.00 Check, 02/07/2023, 21795, CITY OF CALMAR, Fire Dept 28E .............-3,000.00 Check, 02/07/2023, 23-2USC, US CELLULAR, Alarm Autodialer/ Cell Phone ........................................-122.86 Check, 02/07/2023, 21796, IROC WEB DESIGN SERVICES, Spillville Website .............................-179.00 Check, 02/07/2023, 23-2CLCH, CENTURYLINK, City Telephones ...-63.52 Check, 02/07/2023, 23-2CLBC, CENTURYLINK, City Telephones .-109.30 Check, 02/07/2023, 23-2CLSL, CENTURYLINK, City Telephones .-127.99 Check, 02/07/2023, 21798, GRAPHICS, INC., Water Testing..........................-333.62 Check, 02/07/2023, 21799, DECORAH RENTAL, Community Beautification ...............-150.00 Check, 02/07/2023, 21800, IOWA ONE CALL, Water & Sewer Locates ...........-7.20 Check, 02/07/2023, 21801, DRIFTLESS MULTIMEDIA, Publications ..........-146.99 Check, 02/07/2023, 21802, MUNICIPAL PIPE & TOOL CO., Maintenance contract ....................-3,000.00 Check, 02/07/2023, 21803, CLERKBOOKS, INC., Annual Fees ............................-150.00 Check, 02/07/2023, 21804, Origin Design, Water Engineering.......................-13,507.00 Check, 02/07/2023, 23-2FO...FENCL OIL & LP CO., LP ....................................-1,695.22 Check, 02/07/2023, 21805, Microbac Laboratories, Inc, Water/SewerTesting .........................-114.25 Check, 02/07/2023, 23-2JDF, JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL, City Maintenance & Repair .............-243.77 Check, 02/07/2023, 23-2BBV, VISA, City CC/Maintenance &Supplies.....-385.25 Check, 02/07/2023, 21806, SHIMEK SANITATION, Sanitation Contract........................-3,185.45 Check, 02/07/2023, 23-2MC, MEDIACOM, Clocks Internet Access ......................-93.90 Check, 02/07/2023, 23-2AE, ALLIANT, Electricity ......................................-2,505.70 Check, 02/07/2023, 21807, OUR IOWA, Library Serials....................................-24.98 Check, 02/07/2023, 21808, READER’S DIGEST , Library Serials...................-30.00 Check, 02/07/2023, 21809, Nevada Public Library, Library Books.......................-30.00 Check, 02/21/2023, 23-2ePay, CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK, ACH Fees ............-18.60 Check, 02/28/2023, 21816, Craft, Susanna-Virginia, Payroll ................-225.90 Check, 02/28/2023, 21817, Elsbernd, Sandra A, Payroll .............-435.68 Check, 02/28/2023, 21818, KUHN, RUTH, Payroll....................-581.44 Check, 02/28/2023, 21819, KULISH, JOANE, Payroll............-1,303.53 Check, 02/28/2023, 21820, PHILLIPS, LARRY J, Payroll .........................-3,463.04 .......................................................-37,714.56 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion March 16, 2023

March 6, 2023 The regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Borowski at 5:45 pm.

The meeting was held at the City Council Chambers and electronically.

The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Members present: Kirsten Olson, Steven Zittergruen, Randy Schissel, Emily Neal, Kirk Johnson, Steve Luse Absent: Ross Hadley Assistant Police Chief Scott Herrmann performed the swearing in and pinning ceremony to the two new police officers, Tera Mathis and Samson Elledge.

Consent agenda was presented. a.

Minutes of the February 20, 2023, Regular Council Meeting and February 27, 2023, Work Session b. Claims c.

Dorsey & Whitney Engagement Letter-Urban Renewal Amendment and WSSA TIF Agreement d.

Bluffside Gardens Development Agreement e.

Resolution Setting Date for Public Hearing on Urban Renewal Plan Amendment f. Consider Contract Termination Agreement with Elvira Estates, LLC g.

Consider Contract Termination Agreement with IEDA h.

Renewal of Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service for Leise Trolls LLC i.

Renewal of Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service for Don Jose Mexican Restaurant j.

Renewal of Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service for Winneshiek County Fair k.

New Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service for Traveling Tapster LLC l. Residential Tax Abatement-Diana Sadler/Michael Engelhardt-701 Maple Avenue- New Construction Schissel made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented, Neal seconded the motion. Roll call vote. Ayes: Schissel, Neal, Olson, Luse, Johnson, Zittergruen.

Nays: None. Motion carried.

Mayor Borowski opened the public hearing at 5:58 pm on the Decorah Generators Mitigation Project. No Comment. Public hearing was closed at 5:59 pm. Luse made a motion to approve Resolution 3347 to approve the Decorah Generators Mitigation Project, Olson seconded the motion. Roll call vote. Ayes: Luse, Olson, Neal, Schissel, Zittergruen, Johnson. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Luse made a motion to approve Resolution 3348 approving the Necessity for the Decorah 2023 Alley Improvement Project.

The public hearing is set for April 3, 2023, at 5:45 pm. Olson seconded the motion. Roll call vote. Ayes: Luse, Olson, Zittergruen, Johnson, Neal, Schissel. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Neal made a motion to approve Resolution 3349 setting the public hearing for the fiscal year 2024 budget for April 3, 2023 at 5:45 pm using $42,500.00 from the Fire and Police Retirement savings account, $125,000.00 from the Local Option Sales Tax to go towards the Locust Road debt, and with Option A budget cuts that include reductions of $10,000.00 from the Police Department, $10,000.00 from Parks and Recreation, $5,000.00 from IT, $25,000.00 from Sustainability, and $50,000.00 from the Library.

Olson seconded the motion. Roll call vote.

Ayes: Neal, Olson, Schissel, Johnson, Zittergruen, Luse. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Luse made a motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Winneshiek County Fair Board regarding the races held at the fairgrounds. Schissel seconded the motion. Roll call vote. Ayes: Luse, Schissel, Zittergruen, Johnson, Olson, Neal. Nays: None. Motion carried. City Manager, Travis Goedken, discussed the retirement of Police Chief Dave Smutzler on June 30, 2023. Goedken expressed that he believes that the City needs to hire a consulting firm to lead a search for a new police chief.

Council members expressed their satisfaction with Jeff Kaehler Consulting, the firm that was used last time. Goedken stated he would get a proposal from Kaehler to present to Council at the next council meeting.

Mayor Borowski reminded everyone that there are still several openings on boards and commissions that have yet to be filled. a. Telecommunications Board (1) b. Civil Service Commission (1) c. Board of Appeals (5) Meeting adjourned at 7:05 pm.

Keri Sand City Clerk-Finance Officer Monday, March 6, 2023 Ace, Supplies ........................................ 83.28 Amazon, Supplies .............................3782.00 Baker & Taylor, Books......................1095.81 Bremer, Louann, Cleaning ................ 1000.00 Bruening Rock, Rock ........................4672.65 Center Point Large Print, Books ...........70.50 Decorah Chamber, Hotel/Motel ...... 26446.71 Connell Flying, February .................. 3507.92 Dalco, Supplies ...................................205.33 Decorah Jobs, Hotel/Motel ............. 31736.05 Ia Dnr, Permit ......................................700.00 Don’s Towing, Towing ........................ 250.00 Erdman Engineering, Services ........ 21591.75 City Of Belle Plaine, Terrones ............791.00 Ferguson Waterworks, Supplies ........1331.04 John Hall, Program .............................100.00 First Supply, Supplies .........................192.40 Galls, Supplies ...................................... 29.03 Headington Repair, Steel Tube ...........128.75 Hovden Oil, Fuel...............................1987.77 Alliant Energy, Electric Bills ..........19154.21 Imfoa, Membership ............................... 70.00 Keystone Lab, Water Testing ..............241.50 Malcom, Garbage ............................... 455.50 Mississippi Welders, Services ...............61.85 Nei Task Force, Jag ........................... 1068.11 Perry Novak Electric Inc, Supplies .......45.90 Petty Cash, Postage ............................... 13.80 Postmaster , Postage............................344.36 Racom Corp., Radio............................ 374.74 Randy’S Auto Parts, Parts ...................140.79 Ricoh, Ink............................................ 111.20 Stevenson Tree, Tree Removal ......... 1500.00 Storey Kenworthy, Supplies.................. 90.48 Thompson Truck, Part...........................32.18 Arrowhead Scientific, Supplies ...........330.50 Reliance, Life Insurance ....................922.70 Torresdal, Kristin, Reimbursement ....... 42.40 Trac Systems, Annual Support ............959.00 Truck Country, Labor/Repair ..........13690.89 Ups, Postage.......................................... 23.25 Usa Blue Book, Supplies .................... 252.86 Vick’s, Valve Repair............................ 149.40 Capital One, Supplies.......................... 605.16 Winn Co Landfill, Building Debris ....... 28.08 Verizon , Phone Bills.........................1593.16 Ziegler, Parts ....................................... 435.52 Fisk’s, Supplies ................................... 628.27 Ccg Consulting, Services .................. 1840.80 Hawkins, Supplies................................. 60.00 Eurofins, Water Testing .......................287.70 Lydon Electric Motors, Parts .............. 329.20 Winneshiek Co Ag Assoc, Training ...... 45.00 Button, Rachel, Reimbursement ...........79.12 Row-Heyveld, Zach, Reimbursement . 191.76 Kanopy Llc ,Videos ............................128.00 Dolan Consulting Group, Registration .95.00 Driftless Multimedia, Publication .......317.20 Bonnell Industries, Leaf Vac .............3817.06 Decorah Volunteer Fire, Crash Recovery ................................ 795.00 Grafix Shoppe, Lettering.......................66.04 Anderson Law Office, Services ........ 3720.00 Wertjes, Uniforms ................................. 61.49 Roger’s Lock & Key, Services ............ 235.70 Overdrive, Books ................................ 232.31 Cdw Government, Services ..............3050.06 Albert, Jeff, Mileage .........................1894.83 Kirkeby Welding, Repair .................... 195.00 Streicher’s, Uniforms .......................... 298.94 Electric Pump, Parts ............................713.31 Fair Manufacturing, Parts ................. 3110.52 Gary’s Tractor, Paint .............................40.81 Hawkeye Co, Services ........................ 137.50 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion March 16, 2023

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Obituaries Deborah Bierman

Law Enforcement

With great sorrow and bittersweet gratitude, the Bierman-Nunemaker Family announces the passing of our beautiful, kind, exceptionally strong, brave, and incredibly generous wife, mother, Deborah grandmother, Bierman sister and friend, Deborah Leah Bierman of Decorah. Deb passed away peacefully, surrounded by her husband and six children on March 5, 2023, at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics in Madison, Wis., due to complications of COVID-19 compounded by her underlying chronic medical conditions.

Deborah was born to Bruce and Donna Nunemaker on Jan. 27, 1959, in Cedar Rapids. She attended Regis High School, graduating in 1978, and completed her degree in cosmetology at Capri College in Cedar Rapids.

Through her brother Jerry’s band and his friendship with Scott Bierman, Deb met the love of her life who later became her husband on May 16, 1987, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Scott and Deb moved to Decorah in 1992, where they raised their six children and where they resided at

the time of Deb’s passing.

In her mid-adult years, Deb developed a rare, debilitating lung disease, Chronic Interstitial Pneumonitis/Pneumonia of undetermined etiology, suspected due to an unspecified autoimmune connective tissue disorder. In September 2011, she was blessed with a lung transplant. Deb and her family are forever grateful to the unknown organ donor who graced Deb with eleven and a half additional and wonderful years of life.

Deb’s greatest joy in life was her family. Family meant everything to her, just as she meant and continues to mean everything to them. Deb’s love for her family did not stop at the people within it, her love was equally displayed toward her Chihuahuas and numerous grand-pets. Deb truly enjoyed nature and found happiness watching the deer, birds and other wildlife frequent her and her husband’s beautiful country property. Deb had a passion for music and singing. She almost always had music playing, sometimes leaving one song on repeat for an entire car ride or for hours on end while working around the house. Her family has fond memories of lengthy phone calls with her where she would break the brief silence by singing along to the song she was listening to. Her beautiful

voice is surely missed.

Deb also enjoyed cooking and baking, often sharing numerous recipes with her family and friends on social media; shopping, although rarely for herself and more often for others; long phone calls with loved ones, even if it was about nothing at all; trips to the apple orchard with her husband and pumpkin patches with her children and grandchildren; playing Canasta; watching movies, especially with family; and genuinely appeared to display the most joy when serving or caring for others. Even with her medical struggles, Deb provided unbeatable care for her loved ones. Her nurturing, kind, selfless and giving nature was next to none. She was the most dedicated friend, partner and confidant. To know her was to love her, and to meet her was finding a best friend or surrogate mother. She will be forever missed.

Deb is survived by her loving husband, Dr. Scott Bierman of Decorah; children: Holli (Amy) Petrich of Rochester, Minn., Kami Frasher of Marion, Brittani Meyer (Joe Schumacher) of Cedar Falls, Jordan (Samantha) Bierman of Center Point, Justin Bierman of Decorah, and Dylan Bierman of Luana; grandchildren: Taylor, Carter, Jace, and Colt Bierman, Blake and Anna Bartelt, Brinleigh and Matilyn

Meyer, Londyn Frasher, River Petrich, and Vivian and Evelyn Schumacher; three brothers: Mike (Deb) Nunemaker, Dave Nunemaker and Jerry (Tina) Nunemaker; sister, Sheila (Roger) Townsend; as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, dear friends, her Chihuahua Bella, and many grand-pets.

Deb was preceded in death by her parents, Bruce and Donna (Kruse) Nunemaker; her parents-in-law, Lee and Luanne (Pickart) Bierman; her sister, Barbara Oestern; her brother, Bruce Nunemaker, Jr.; her sister-in-law, Kathy Nunemaker; as well as beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, dear friends, and cherished Chihuahuas Peanut and Coco.

Funeral Mass was held Wednesday, March 15, at St. Jude’s Catholic Church, in Cedar Rapids, followed by burial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.

Memorials may be directed in Deborah’s name to the UW Health Transplant Center at https://www.wiscmedicine.org/ ways-to-give.

Those unable to attend are invited to watch the service via livestream. Find the livestream link on Deb’s Tribute Wall and share your support and memories with her family at www. stewartbaxter.com under “Obituaries.”

Gary Edwin List, 76, of Waucoma, died Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Shell Rock Healthcare Center in Shell Rock, Iowa.

Gary was born on Nov. 16, 1946, when his parents, Edwin and Helen Gary List (Lee) List, welcomed their only son in Yankton, S.D. He had one older sister and one younger sister and grew up in the small town of Scotland, S.D., where he attended school.

After graduating from Scotland High School, he attended college for four years and graduated with a degree in business.

Gary enlisted in the Navy and served his country as a storekeeper for 20 years in places like Hawaii, the Philippines

and the Middle East, where he served in Operation Desert Storm.

He began working as a USDA commodity grader in 1976, and it was while working in Calmar that he met Tina Kautman on his daily walks to the grocery store where she worked. The two hit it off and were married on Aug. 6, 1983.

The List family grew to include four children – Brittany, Christopher, Jana and Michael – and although he was often away from home with his job and the Navy, Gary enjoyed his time with his kids, reading them books when they were little and attending their school activities when he could as they got older.

Gary worked as a commodity grader for 30 years, retiring in 2006.

He enjoyed sports, both watching them on television and attending games when he

could. Gary and Eddie Mihm would drive over to Raymond Blong’s house every Monday night to watch wrestling. He also was blessed with six beautiful grandchildren and enjoyed the time he spent with them.

Gary was a lifetime member of the American Legion post in his hometown of Scotland.

He worked hard, he was proud to serve his country and he will be missed by all those who knew him.

Gary is survived by his wife, Tina of Waucoma; two sons: Christopher List of Johnston, and Michael (Jacey) List of Cedar Falls; two daughters: Brittany List of Calmar, and Jana (Doug Schildgen) List of Denver; his six grandchildren: Phoenix, Alex, Cameron, Em-

erson, Aumrey and Declan; one sister, Lynette Mayer; two nieces: Kimberly and Brandy Mayer; and two nephews: Jeff Knodel and Robert Knodel, both of Lenexa, Kan. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Judy (Ken) Knodel.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 27, at 10:30 a.m., at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in New Hampton with Rev. Kevin Frey officiating.

Friends may greet the family from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., prior to the service at the funeral home on May 27.

Arrangements have been entrusted with Hugeback - Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in Waucoma.

Gary List

Linda Anderson

Linda K. Anderson, 78, of Lawler, passed away on March 8, 2023, at Community Memorial Hospital in Sumner with her family by her side.

L i n d a Kay was born April 12, 1944, the daughter of Glenn Linda Anderson and MylaMae (Henderson) Moetsch in New Hampton. She attended and graduated from New Hampton High School.

After completing her education, Linda worked in the engineering department at Oliver Manufacturing in Charles City.

In 1963, Linda began her work in the State Farm Claims office in New Hampton from 1963 until her marriage to Roger Anderson on Sept. 27, 1969, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua.

Linda welcomed Roger’s son, Scott, and together they welcomed their two children, David and Leslie. They made their home on a farm north of Lawler where they farmed together and raised their family. They later divorced but remained close friends. In 1991, Linda began working for Mashek Insurance/ Insurance Associates in Lawler.

She proudly worked alongside John Cuvelier and Bob Vrzak until her retirement in 2018.

Linda wasn’t one to sit still and even filled in at work throughout her retirement. Linda was an active member of the Lawler community. She was a founding member of the Turkey Valley Education Foundation

and served on the board until 2020. During her children’s time in school, she was a member of the Turkey Valley Music and Athletic Boosters Clubs.

Not only was education important to Linda, but so was the city of Lawler as she also served as mayor for many years. She was also a member of Congregational United Church of Christ in New Hampton.

Linda enjoyed watching the Decorah Eagle Cam and sewing. She truly loved sharing her time with many through volunteering efforts for several organizations. Her family was her pride and joy and Linda delighted in spending time with her grandchildren.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children: Scott (Doris) Anderson of Lawler, David (Maureen Stockman and her daughter, Grace) Anderson of Decorah, and Leslie (Joe) Raymond of Lawler; her grandchildren: Beth, Nathan, Luke and Annie; great-grandchildren, Grant and Bodie; and several nieces, nephews and extended family members.

She was preceded in death by her parents and close friend and ex-husband, Roger Anderson.

A memorial service was held Wednesday, March 15, at Congregational United Church of Christ in New Hampton with Hugh Macintosh officiating.

Burial will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Online condolences may be left at www.conwaymarkham. com.

Winneshiek Sheriff Dalton Breitsprecher, age 31, of Ossian, was arrested in Ossian on March 4 and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail on an arrest warrant for failure to serve jail time.

Tyler Price, age 24, of Decorah, was arrested and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail March 3 on two arrest warrants for violation of probation.

Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a disturbance March 4 at 11:45 p.m. in Calmar. William Hackman, age 38, of Fort Atkinson, was arrested and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail for simple misdemeanor assault and consumption of alcohol in a public place.

While incarcerated in the Winneshiek County Jail March 3, Irene Archer, age 35, of Calmar, was arrested on a warrant for violation of pre-trial supervision.

Lindsey Bigler, age 34, of Charles City, was arrested March 5 at 9:50 a.m. in Howard County and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail on an arrest warrant for violation of pre-trial supervision.

Jordan Harrington, age 29, of Cresco, was arrested in Fayette County and transported and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail March 6 on an arrest warrant for failure to serve jail time.

Keri Strong, age 40, of New Al-

Service Notice ANASTASIA “ANN” ASCHIM, 97, of Decorah, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Wellington Place in Decorah. Mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday, March 18, at 11 a.m., at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Decorah with Rev. Donald Hertges presiding. Burial will be in the St. Benedict Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church on Saturday.

Letter

Taxpayers deserve good roads

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but if you live on the road east of the North Winn School Building, I am sure you would like to see more gravel on the road and less ditch conservation! I think our taxpayers deserve a good road to drive on even if it is just gravel.

Don Blegen, Decorah

to July 4, 1825, when a small sloop ship named Restaurasjonen (Restoration) carrying 52 passengers set sail from Stavanger, Norway, for a 98-day journey to the United States. These passengers (and their descendants) would become known as the “Sloopers.” Goodman will dive into the events that led up to that voyage, the story of the 98-day journey, and the beginning years of their new lives on the shores of Lake Ontario near Kendall, New York.

Dale Goodman is a descendant of Tormod and Siri Madlandhis (four greats) grandparents, who, along with his great, great, great aunts—Serine, Gurine and Rakel—were passengers on the Restoration.

He grew up in California and worked first in forest management and then in commercial

Decorah Police Richard David Blaess of Decorah was operating a silver Dodge Ram 2500 near the interserction of Highway 9 and Old Stage Road March 4 at 9:25 p.m. An on-duty Decorah Police Officer was eastbound on Highway 9 when the defendant abruptly changed lanes, cutting in front of the officer and almost causing an accident. After initiating a traffic stop on the vehicle, it was determined the driver, Blaess, was under the influence of alcohol. Following the OWI investigation, 25-year-old Blaess was transported to the Winneshiek County Jail where he was charged for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and driving while license revoked.

Officers were dispatched for a domestic disturbance March 9 at approximately 11:55 a.m. Subsequently, 34-year-old Aaron M. Lowe of Decorah was arrested for domestic abuse assault causing bodily injury 1st offense. He also was charged with possession of a controlled substance, marijuana, 2nd offense.

Smith Building 2021 the consultant conducted the site fieldwork on the hospital and submitted the ISIF application in February. The completed form not only included the completed ISIF application but also a preliminary evaluation of the building’s potential for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.

In March the submitted ISIF was reviewed by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) staff and by March 30, 2021, the building was determined to be eligible for application to NRHP. The commission moved a step closer toward National Register status for the hospital.

After securing Board of Supervisor’s approval, WCHPC applied for a Certified Local Government grant for nominating the Smith Memorial Hospital in the fall of 2022. In January the SHPO notified WCHPC and Supervisors of their successful application and grant award.

On March 13, 2022, the WCHPC prepared a Request for Proposal and Scope of Work documents that was sent

Luther Woman’s Club meets March 21

Readers may well have heard of sloops, but who are the “Sloopers”? Dale Goodman of Decorah will answer that question (and many more) during his presentation “The Sloopers of 1825” at the next meeting of the Luther College Woman’s Club, Tuesday, March 21, at 1:30 p.m. in Peace Dining Room, Dahl Centennial Union, on the Luther campus.

Goodman will take attendees back nearly two centuries

bin, was arrested in Clayton County and transported and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail March 11 at 3:15 p.m. on arrest warrants for violation of probation and two failure to be fingerprinted warrants.

construction and construction management there before moving to Dubuque, Iowa, to attend Wartburg Theological Seminary (graduating with a master’s degree in theology in 1993).

Goodman served in ELCA Lutheran Outdoor Ministries until his retirement in 2012; he spent the last 16 years of his career as the executive director of the EWALU Camp and Retreat Center near Strawberry Point, Iowa. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in forestry and conservation and a master’s degree in wildland resource economics from the University of California, Berkeley. Goodman is a former board member of the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum and a current board member of the Norwegian Slooper Society of America.

continued from front to three contractors requesting their bids. Conard, the same consultant who helped submit the ISIF, was contracted shortly after.

In May, Conard began in preparing nomination process and submitted the preliminary draft of the NRHP nomination July 28. After two reviews the SHPO staff approved the nomination in October 2022. The SHPO staff sent a copy to the Decorah Historic Preservation Commission who endorsed the project in December 2022. This was needed as the site was in their area of jurisdiction.

Today Johnson said, “The Smith Memorial Hospital National Register Nomination was recently approved by the Iowa State National Register Committee and is off to the National Park Service for final approval.

Their meeting is around May. “Hopefully by June it will become one of only six Iowa hospitals to be listed on the National Register,” he added.

For more than 60 years, the Luther College Woman’s Club has baked treats for Luther students, with all proceeds raised funding scholarships for deserving students. To date, the club has raised more than $325,000 in scholarship funds.

All women from Decorah and surrounding communities are invited to attend the meeting.

Shuttle service from the Decorah Swimming Pool is available and leaves at 1:10 p.m. In addition to the program, a short business meeting, refreshments, and music are also on the afternoon’s agenda.

Attendees are asked to contribute $5 toward refreshments.

To join the LCWC and/or learn more about the group, visit luther.edu/alumni- friends/ engage/stay-connected/womans-club.

Ribbon Cutting

Congratulations to Heavenly Made Gift Shop by Linda Wolfs on their 45th Business Anniversary!

Celebration!

Chamber Ambassadors helped this small business celebrate a big milestone.

Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce extends congratulations to

Heavenly Made Gift Shop by Linda Wolfs 126 East Water Street, Decorah

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Our sincere congratulations and best wishes for your success and continued growth in the Decorah area.

Coming up in varsity sports

March 17 – SW/TV g/b tr at UIC indoor (Luther) March 18 – Dec g/b tr at Luther Invite, 11 a.m.

March 21 – Dec g/b tr at NEIC indoor, 4:30 p.m.

March 27 – Dec b soc at Waterloo Jamboree, 7 p.m.

March 28 – SW/TV g/b tr at Sumner-Fredericksburg, 4:30 p.m.; Dec g soc at Waterloo Jamboree, 5 p.m.

March 30 – Dec g soc at Dubuque Hempstead, 4:15 p.m.; Dec b tr at Waukon, 4:30 p.m.

March 31 – Dec b ten vs. Winona Senior, 4:30 p.m.; TV g/b tr at North Fayette Valley, 4:30 p.m.

Sports Editor: Becky Walz

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THURSDAY

MARCH 16, 2023

DECORAH, SOUTH WINNESHIEK, TURKEY VALLEY, LUTHER COLLEGE

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Two state qualifiers, seniors to lead TV girls

Members of the Turkey Valley girls track and field team for 2023 are (front, l-r) Aubrey Hoffert, Olivia Snyder, Clare Courtney, Jacqlyn Schmitt, Ryann Schmitt; (middle) Jenna Throndson, Layni Schuchhardt, Morgan Wenthold, Makinley Lutgen, Karen Ventura, Adysen Wurzer; (back) Coach Dalton Hackman, Coach Sarah Bakula, Karstyn Lukes, Addison Steinlage, Kinsey Reicks, Delaney Busta, Haylee Hanson, Addison Lutgen and Coach Kali Mueller.

(Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz) Unity and determination may well be the motto for the 2023 Turkey Valley track and field team.

With two returning state athletes, nine letter winners and eight newcomers excited to make their mark in the Trojan uniform, Turkey Valley is excited to see what the season has in store.

Looking to lead the Trojans as co-head coaches are Dalton Hackman and Sarah Bakula, neither a stranger to the pro-

gram as Hackman is entering his fifth season at the helm with Bakula leading the cross country program for six season.

Joining them is Cally Mueller as an assistant.

There may be a small squad on the oval this spring for the Turkey Valley boys track and field team, but the talent and experience is there too, with its 13 members.

Of those 13, five return with state experience for the 2023 season and the future looks bright.

Leading the team is head coach Mark Scott, who has been with the Trojans for 25 seasons.

Trojans came in fifth with 87 points with five relays garnering a gold — the sprint medley, 4x800, distance medley, 4x200 and 4x400.

Three of those relays made noise again at the state-qualifier and earned the chance to compete at Drake Stadium. At the state meet the 4x400 relay team of Chase Hayek, Ryan Franzen, Noah Hanson and Dylan Reicks raced their way into the finals and finished seventh in 3:35.05.

The 4x800 relay combined for a time of 8:36.85, good for 13th at state. Members of that relay were Russell Nieman, Franzen, Hanson and Reicks. Joining forces at state in the distance medley relay were Hayek, Marcus Herold, Reicks and Hanson.

The quartet crossed the finish

A great finish The Trojans featured seven seniors and lots of veteran talent in 2022. That experience dominated throughout the season with numerous top finishes.

Culminating at the Upper Iowa Conference meet, the Tro-

jans finished third in the team standings with 111 points. Three events won the UIC crown — Jalyssa Blazek in the 1500-meter run, the distance medley quartet of Ryann Schmitt, Hailey Elsbernd, Kourtney Schmidt and Blazek and the 4x100 relay of R. Schmitt, Olivia Snyder, Kara Reicks and Josie Weber.

A week later at the state-qualifying meet, Turkey Valley finished in a three-way tie for fourth place with 66 points as Blazek was crowned the cham-

High hopes for Trojans in 2023

High hopes The Trojans were full of letter winners last year, with 13 athletes back with experience.

They continued to improve all season, with the pieces coming together in May. The journey to state started with the Upper Iowa Conference Meet. The

TV girls track and field schedule

TV boys track and field schedule

March 17 at UIC Indoor (Luther College), 4 p.m.

March 28 at Sumner-Fred, 4:30 p.m.

March 31 at North Fayette Valley, 4:30 p.m.

April 4 at Postville, 4:30 p.m.

April 6 at Decorah, 5 p.m.

April 7 at Beckman, TBA April 11 at Nashua-Plainfield, 4:30 p.m.

April 13 at New Hampton, 4:30 p.m.

April 17 at New Hampton, 4:30 p.m.

April 18 at Crestwood, 4:30 p.m.

April 24 at Sumner-Fred April 25 at Clayton Ridge, 4 p.m.

April 28 at North Butler, 4:30 p.m.

May 1 at South Winn, 4:30 p.m.

May 4 at UIC (Guttenberg), 4:30 p.m.

March 17 at UIC Indoor (Luther College), 4 p.m.

March 28 at SumnerFredericksburg, 4:30 p.m.

March 31 at North Fayette Valley, 4:30 p.m.

April 4 at Edgewood-Colesburg, 4:30 p.m.

April 6 at Postville, 4:30 p.m.

April 11 at Nashua-Plainfield, 4:30 p.m.

April 13 at New Hampton, 4:30 p.m.

April 24 at Sumner-Fredericksburg, April 25 at Clayton Ridge, 4 p.m.

April 28 at Starmont, TBA May 1 at South Winn, 4:30 p.m.

May 4 at UIC (Guttenberg), 4:30 p.m.

Key losses The Trojans had seven athletes graduate from the squad with Blazek leaving the biggest shoes to fill with her versatility on the track to run sprints and distances. Cambree Kruse was also a distance runner while Hailey Elsbernd filled in both the mid-distance and distance events. Kara Reicks, Kourtney Schmidt and Josie Weber aided the sprints with Olivia Drilling

on hurdle detail.

Strong athletes all-around Although the Trojans will be without the seven strong seniors, Hackman and Bakula have several names they can call on to provide strength this season. Leading the way are seniors Olivia Snyder and Jacqlyn Schmitt. Snyder was a member of the UIC champion 4x100 relay, while J. Schmitt is back with her state experience.

The coaching duo will also rely on the experience of its letter winners — Aubrey Hoffert, Clare Courtney, Delaney Busta, Kinsey Reicks and Adysen Wurzer.

“We have a great senior group returning that has set the tone at practice thus far this year. They have taken on the role of leadership with unity and determination,” said the TV coaches.

“They all work well together and support each other.”

Those returning athletes will be aided by freshmen Morgan Wenthold, Makinley Lutgen, Addison Steinlage, Addison Lutgen, Karsten Lukes, Karen Ventura and Haylee Hanson.

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lack of experience and getting our freshmen group up to speed and learning all the ins and outs of high school track will be one of our weaknesses,” added the coaches.

Eye on the prize With the winter sticking around, the Trojans have needed to stay positive during practice and that can only help them in the future.

Like always, the coaches expect to see their athletes surprise some fans at the end of the season with some field events and running events making it to state.

“We hope to get as many personal and season bests out of many athletes with the end goal of running on the Blue Oval,” the coaches concluded.

When it comes to the conference race, the coaches believe North Fayette Valley, South Winn and Central are the strong contenders and predict the Trojans will be in the top half of the Upper Iowa Conference.

The Trojans open the season with the only indoor meet Friday, March 17, at Luther College at 4 p.m.

Back on the track with a letter this season for the Trojan girls will be (front, l-r) Aubrey Hoffert, Olivia Snyder, Clare Courtney, Jacqlyn Schmitt; (back) Layni Schuchhardt, Ryann Schmitt, Delaney Busta, Kinsey Reicks, Adysen Wurzer.

(Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

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Returning letter winners for the Trojan boys track team are (front, l-r) Burke Busta, Russell Nieman, Troy Schmitt; (back) Oliver Schmitt, Noah Hanson, Ryan Franzen and Chase Hayek. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz) line in 3:45.32, good for 16th place.

Graduating off the 2022 squad were Marcus Herold and Dylan Reicks.

Lacing up the track shoes for the Turkey Valley boys track and field team in 2023 will be (front, l-r) Russell Nieman, Burke Busta, John Forbes, Troy Schmitt; (back) Oliver Schmitt, Logan Busta, Noah Hanson, Ryan Franzen, Chase Hayek and JD Kruse. Not pictured are Miguel Diaz, Darian Keyes and Tucker Reicks. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

pion in the 1500-meter run, 800-meter run and 100-meter dash to punch her ticket to state.

Jacqlyn Schmitt earned her first state-appearance in the discus, while the distance medley quartet of seniors Reicks, Weber, Schmidt and Blazek also punched their tickets to state.

Blazek left her mark on the Blue Oval at Drake Stadium, wrapping up her high school career with double gold — the first in Turkey Valley history. Her first state title came in the 800-meter run in 2:15.83, nearly five seconds faster than her one-year old school record. Blazek did it again in the 1500-meter run with a time of 4:46.63, another broken school record which she had just set at the qualifier at 4:54.51.

The distance medley crossed the finish line 11th in 4:27.27 while J. Schmitt wrapped up her junior season 23rd in the discus with a throw of 89 feet 6 inches.

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Diverse squad Seven upperclassmen will lead the way for the Trojans including seniors Noah Hanson, Troy Schmitt, Chase Hayek and Ryan Franzen, along with juniors Russell Nieman, Oliver Schmitt and Burke Busta.

They will be joined by a host of freshmen including Logan Busta, JD Kruse, John Forbes, Darian Keyes, Miquel Diaz and

Tucker Reicks.

“We have some returning state qualifying team relay team members and an experienced distance runner,” said Coach Scott. “Hopefully our freshmen will step up to contribute later in the season.”

The veteran skipper says because of the short number of Trojans competing, the depth in hurdle and field and events is a definite weakness.

When it comes to the Upper Iowa Conference, Coach Scott believes North Fayette Valley or South Winn could be on top of the league.

Decorah Parks and Rec Easter Egg Hunt

Decorah Parks and Recreation’s annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place at Luther College’s Carlson Stadium on Sunday, April 2, beginning promptly at 3 p.m. Children aged eight years and under are invited to participate and find plastic eggs filled with candy or prizes. Join the Luther Football team and coaches for a fun day of “hunting” on the Blue Turf.

Participants will also receive a participation gift at the close of the hunt.

The Easter Bunny will also be on-site for photo ops.

The deadline to register and nominal fee per child for the Easter Egg Hunt is Monday, March 27. The Parks and Rec office is located at the Decorah Municipal Center; stop in to pay, register or for more information.

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