March 30, 2023 Public Opinion

Thursday, March 30, 2023

Vol. 158, Issue 13

Decorah, Iowa 52101 www.decorahnewspapers.com

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WCHPC receives Country School Association of America award The Winneshiek County Historic Preservation Commission’s recently published tour book, “A Self-Guiding Tour of Country Schools of Winneshiek County Iowa,” has been chosen as winner of the 2023 Country School Association of America (CSAA) Scholarship and Artistry Award for the best essay, book, website, video or other published work on an aspect of country schooling.

According to the CSAA Director, Joan

Prouty, “The Scholarship and Artistry Committee commends the efforts of all involved to put this tour book together. Your compilation resulted in a wonderful publication for community citizens and tourists to locate these rural icons.”

WCHPC Chair Steve Johnson stated a formal presentation of this award with a certificate and the $300 award will be held on June 13 during the 2023 Annual Country School Association of America’s Conference in Lancaster, Penn. WCHPC has been invited to deliver a presentation at

the June conference.

According to Johnson, “Our current goal by publishing this book is to inform and alert the public to the role country schools played in our county’s development and history. The commission believes this publication will create a greater awareness of these once rural icons for our community citizens and visiting tourists.”

The award-winning tour guides are available for purchase at Dragonfly Bookstore, Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce and Winneshiek County Historical Society.

NHD state qualifiers (l-r): Thatcher Brown, Noah Potvin, Olivia Rissman, Jillian Volz, Naomi Kutz, Jayden Lundtvedt, Emma Cline, Myla Leitz, Olivia Volkmann, Grace Stockman, Kaelyn Kuhn and Nina Sessions. (submitted photo)

DMS students head to NHD state competition

Several eighth grade Decorah Middle School students participated in the regional National History Day (NHD) competition Tuesday, March 22, at Northeast Iowa Community College where 12 students were recognized as finalists and will participate at the state meet in Des Moines Monday, April 24.

This year’s theme was “Frontiers in History: People, Places, and Ideas.”

State qualifiers and their projects are as follows.

Individual performance 1st place: Jillian Volz: Martha Matilda Harper: A Frontier in Franchising (Individual Documentary) 1st place: Noah Potvin: Star Trek: Frontier in Diversity (Group Documentary) 1st place: Nina Sessions and Kaelyn Kuhn: Julia Child

3rd place: Thatcher Brown: Froelich Tractor: Frontier in Modern Tractors.

Special award – Iowa History: Thatcher Brown Individual websites 1st place: Naomi Kutz: Jane Bolin: Leading the Frontier for Equality in Law 2nd place: Olivia Rissman: Henrietta Lacks and the HeLa Cells: The Microscopic Frontiers of Modern Science 3rd place: Grace Stockman:

Katherine Johnson: Mathematical Trailblazer

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“Vikings and Gnomes and Trolls, Oh My!” The 2023 Nordic Fest Theme was unveiled this week: "Vikings and Gnomes and Trolls, Oh My!” The 56th Fest is scheduled for July 27-29, in Decorah.

Ariana Cervantes, the 2023 Nordic Fest Board President, shared the announcement early this week, stating, "These Scandinavian symbols are part of our everyday life in Decorah; you can hardly walk a block downtown without seeing Vikings, gnomes or trolls featured in our local businesses and homes. From the Skjaldborg Viking Encampment in Heritage Park at Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum to the Decorah Bank & Trust Co. trolls, Hans and Hilda, you’ll be sure to find these symbols featured throughout Nordic Fest as well.”

Fest organizers said Vikings, gnomes and trolls have played significant roles in Scandinavian history and folklore, and the Nordic Fest Board hopes to continue to see them play big roles at Nordic Fest in 2023.

In addition to highlighting ways in which Vikings, gnomes and trolls already have traditionally appeared at the Fest, businesses and organizations are also encouraged to incorporate them into other offerings and parade float entries this July.

Individual paper 1st place: Olivia Volkmann: Running Past Frontiers: Roberta “Bobbi” Gibb’s 1966 Boston Marathon 2nd place: Myla Leitz: Loving vs. Virginia 3rd place: Emma Cline: Newsboy Strike of 1899

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Individual exhibit 1st place: Jayden Lundtvedt: Valentina Tereshkova: Frontier in Female Cosmonautics

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Helping Services celebrates golden anniversary

By Jennifer Bissell For 50 years, Helping Services of Northeast Iowa has provided a much-needed service to the area. Since starting as a Luther College class project to the creation of Trouble Line, Decorah Information Service and now Helping Services, thousands of people in and around Decorah have benefited from the volunteers and staff members.

As a part of the golden anniversary year, Helping Services will be celebrated during an open house Saturday, April 22, at Impact Coffee in Decorah.

For the community Karen Tjossem was a junior at Luther College in 1971. In a class, Tjossem and her class-

mates were asked to research whether the Decorah area would benefit from a crisis intervention center. At the time, there were a few centers in Iowa but not one in the Decorah area.

The class talked to community members, the ministerial association, police department, hospital staff and doctors to determine if there was a need.

With the support of the community, the class determined there was a need for a crisis center. The next step was get-

ting funding and a location.

Local attorney Frank Miller anonymously donated his office space to the group. Next, the volunteers worked with mental health professionals in Iowa City for training.

“In the beginning we did a lot of information and referrals because we weren’t trained psychologists, and we weren’t trained to counsel. We were that first step people could take.

It was nice to be able to connect with the community so we

could send them in the right direction for what they needed,” said Tjossem.

On April 19, 1971, the group answered their first call as Trouble Line. It was primarily Luther volunteers who handled the phone lines, as well as some community members. In the first year, volunteers staffed the phone lines from 6 p.m. to midnight every night except the Christmas and Easter holidays.

Over 400 calls were received in the first calendar year.

Shortly after opening, they formed a Board of Directors and became a 501(c)3 non-profit. Tjossem credits board member Larry Grimstad as being in-

Helping Services continued on page 7

‘Afterlife: A Ghost Story’ opens this week

New Minowa Players will present “Afterlife: A Ghost Story,” Thursday, March 30, through Saturday, April 1, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, April 2, at 1:30 p.m., at New Minowa Players Theatre located at 906 South Mill Street in Decorah. Pictured above: A young man, played by Addison Cross, writes frequent letters to his parents. A.J. Platt has the role of the postman in this scene from “Afterlife: A Ghost Story.” (Driftless Multimedia photo by Roz Weis)

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Recorder’s Office increases digital access

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In the age of access to more information than a person can use via the internet, the Winneshiek County Recorders office has been working tirelessly and consistently to ensure information contained in their records is available and searchable online.

The Recorder’s Office has records dating back to 1850 – the same year of the federal census of the area which showed a population in Winneshiek County of 570 people. This was just prior to organization of the county in January 1851.

“The Recorder’s Office has been scanning in documents as they can in their spare time at least since 2005, when we first had access to a scanner — starting with documents in 2005 and working backwards as well as keeping up with present day,” noted County Recorder Jayne Schultz.

These “Legacy Documents,” including deeds, contracts and easements, warranty deeds, land transfers, town lots and grantor-grantee will be accessible through a link on the Winneshiek County website once the records are scanned in and indexed for searching. Also digitized are copies of military records but they are not for public

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The law does require districts to accommodate students who want more privacy, but DCSD Superintendent Tim Cronin said the district would have made such allowances for those seeking more discretion, whether or not it was stated in the new law.

“We want to ensure all the students are comfortable in our schools,” he told Driftless Multimedia Tuesday morning. “We don’t want them to be anxious.”

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The district created a form for families to use for such requests, and the form can be found on the DCSD website.

The principal will evaluate those submitted requests, and will, to the extent reasonable, offer alternative arrangements consistent with the new Iowa law.

“The district is committed to responding to all requests in a manner that respects and honors the dignity of each individual,” Cronin continued, “The district is committed to protecting the dignity of each of our students and providing support for our families.”

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In a letter to families dated March 27, Cronin stated, “The DCSD strives at all times to be a welcoming environment for all students, employees, families and visitors. The district is committed to maintaining this inclusive atmosphere and supporting each of our students and one another.”

The letter continued, “We will continue to prioritize students’ sense of belonging in our schools. Students’ ability to use the restroom is a basic need, and we will ensure it is met in a manner that is least restrictive and least disruptive to their access to their education. Any student who, for any reason, desires greater privacy when using the restroom, changing rooms, and

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The Recorder’s Office currently has records from current day back to 1970 scanned in and accessible through Iowa Land Records website. Schultz noted the indexing done by the county staff is a bit more detailed than was done by ArcaSearch but will be another public access point for the historic information once the project is completed.

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The Recorder’s Office hired ArcaSearch, a historical document scanning company to assist with scanning in approximately 90,000 pages of documents from 1850 through 1920. Staff from ArcaSearch spent two weeks in the postal room scanning in documents, providing scanning and indexing services. This was funded

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The scans were made from the records bound and kept in the Recorder’s Office archives, measuring 12.5” by 18.5” each.

While some of the records are microfilmed, Schultz noted that paper records have not been kept by the Recorder’s Office since 2010. But they are backed up online for retrieval on Iowa Land Records website should there ever be a problem with the courthouse electronic storage.

To index the records, the staff enters in all available data from the records into the computer records system, then attaches the scan of the original document to that record. As a double-check system, the Auditor’s Office has the land tract index and board minutes, to help find the actual deed requested. The Auditor’s Office index books are now available through ArcaSearch for records 1850-1920, as announced recently in local media.

Records available by search include Board of Supervisors minutes, Real Estate Transfers and Deeds and other Miscellaneous Recorded Documents and Indexes.

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If there is available space, the team will survey the area and help pick a spot suitable for planting on Saturday, April 1, or Tuesday, April 4. Then, they will return on April 15 or April 17 (rain date) to plant the tree(s).

The WED team is able to plant trees anywhere within and near the Decorah city limits. They will provide a tree or trees to plant for those located outside city limits.

Sign up for free trees at energydistrict.org/trees or pick up free seedlings to plant yourself at the Electrify! Fair April 22 at the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds in Decorah.

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Available trees Swamp White Oak: Native to eastern Iowa, this tree prefers moist, well drained soils.

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capable of adapting to drier conditions. The swamp white oak grows up to 50-75 ft on average, but it can also reach up to 100 ft tall. Because it is a species of oak, it will last for a very long time.

Hackberry: One of the most common trees in the state of Iowa. Hackberries are fond of moist environments, but clearly thrive in any environment Iowa offers. The hackberry reaches a height of 40-60 ft at peak maturity. The hackberry is particularly useful to wildlife because the berries it produces last throughout the winter. In urban settings, the berries draw in songbirds to offset the chatter of engines and wheels.

Kentucky Coffee Tree: An elusive Iowa native tree. The Kentucky coffee tree is found all throughout Iowa’s drainage systems of the major rivers.

This tree prefers moist soils, like those found in the floodplains, ravines, and terraces and requires plenty of sunlight to flourish. The Kentucky coffee tree grows to a height of 60-75 ft.

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Kurtis Karr

Obituaries

Kurtis Allen Karr, 47, of Winona, Minn., and formerly of Decorah, died on March 21, 2023, peacefully at home.

Kurt was a graduate of Decorah High School Class of 1994. He attended the University of Kurtis Karr Iowa and was a proud member of Hawkeye Nation. Despite moving a lot during his youth, Kurtis’ big, warm personality and quirky nature made meaningful friendships and he remained close to the friends he had from grade school in St. Louis, Mo., Lebanon, Mo., Broken Arrow, Okla., and Decorah.

Fiercely loyal, Kurtis was active lifelong in the Decorah community. Throughout his studies, he was a lifeguard, swimming instructor and was

active in the State Improv including several plays and productions. He was the assistant manager of his family’s Karr’s Department Store and a manager at Mabe’s Pizza. He later worked as a legal aid in Chicago, Ill., and a bank teller in Fargo, N.D., before moving to Winona where he worked as an office manager at Elmer’s Auto.

He was also a reader at his Lutheran Church.

Family was always the central focal point for Kurt; he was a beloved father, son, brother, nephew, uncle and cousin.

He loved to spend time at his grandparent’s centennial farm in Wapella, Ill., and managed to keep things fun and efficient while planning and overseeing over 200 people at large family reunions on the property.

An Indy band lover, he was active in music festivals and made enthusiastic efforts to support local favorite bands.

An avid fan who would buy and wear merch to show support, Kurt – and his cowbell – made many local establishment and music video appearances. An uber fan of Tom Petty, he attended over 20 concerts, even planning a trip to Sweden to see him perform.

Kurtis was a unique, one-ofa-kind, passionate conversationalist and collector, most notably about Star Wars, Marvel comics, Lego, and music but there were many more niche areas in which he collected and connected to others.

Kurtis is survived by his daughter, Alexis Franzen, of Minneapolis, Minn.; his parents, Dwayne and Debroah Karr, of Decorah; sister, Kim Karr, of Antioch, Calif.; sister, Leslie Wing and her daughters Astrid, Lillian and Isabelle all of Stockholm, Sweden; as well as a large number of extended family members in St. Louis

and Wapella. He was married 14 years to Trisha Karr of Winona, who continues to care for his cherished dogs, Hawkeye and Ronin, and a pollinator project he began in honor of his grandmother, Rozanne.

He joins his family in heaven Lorraine Sparks, Daniel Wing, John and Rosanne Karr, Jenny Karr, Holly Karr, Richard Karr and Terry Wing.

He will be greatly missed by his large family and community of friends.

Funeral services were held Monday, March 27, at First Lutheran Church in Decorah with Rev. Michael Wilker presiding.

He will be laid to rest at a later date at Long Point Cemetery in Wapella near his grandparents, John and Rosanne Karr.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Lutheran Church.

Mary Bader of Protivin passed away March 24, 2023, at Evans Memorial Home. She was 91 years young.

Mary was born July 6, 1931, in Cresco to James and Mary Svoboda. She was married Mary Bader to Robert Bader on Sept. 7, 1948, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Protivin. They were blessed with 11 children.

Mary enjoyed going to casinos, bingo and socializing. She enjoyed showing her kids and grandkids how to make kolach-

es.

In her lifetime, she worked at several places including the Red Vest, Cliff House, Kalishek’s Tavern, The “original” Place and Eastern Star Nursing Home.

One of Mary’s favorite things to do was playing cards. If you ever stopped at the Bader house, you probably ended up playing a game or two of cards.

So, you know there is probably a big card game going on right now with Bob, Mary, Jerry and Mike.

Mary is survived by 10 children: Jean Triplett of Littleton, TheAllan estate of B. Olson Va., Colo., ofHarry Arlington, and the Humane Society of Bonnie of Protivin, Lois for Smith Northeast Iowa are grateful the memorial donations made Pegof Commerce City, Colo.,

gy Kuennen (Larry) of Cedar Rapids, Arlis of Littleton, Shirley Horak (Reggie) of Waterloo, Larry (Ros) of Platteville Colo., Patty Hageman (Roy) of Decorah, and Lisa Brown (Don) of Sioux Falls, S.D. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren: JoAnna (Derek) Korte, Renee Saylor, Brad (Amelia), Brent (Elle), Kyle (Sara) and Eric (Alicia) Kuennen, Wayne (Paige), Ryan, Jeff Horak and Kim (Niko) Felice, Amanda (Mack) DeBord, Connie and Robyn Smith, Jerry and Jill Bader, Dakota and Ben Hageman, Brandi (Ben) Loging, and Lane and Megan Brown; 15 great grandchildren with two more on the way; and sister, Ag-

nes Dostal (Ron), of Protivin.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Bob in 2019, her parents; son, Jerry; sisters: Helen Havel (Arnie), Irene Cervenka (Leonard) and Gert Boddicker (David); brothers, Ray Svoboda (Mary) and Jim Svoboda; sons-in-law, Mike Triplett and Greg Smith; and daughter-in-law, Bev Bader.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, March 28, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with Fr. Nick Radloff officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home Protivin assisted the family.

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Pat was born June 22, 1954, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Waverly where her mother Lilian Liebers Patricia Liebers (Schmidt) was a registered nurse.

She was confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, graduated from Waverly High School in 1972, and received a diploma from Hawkeye Tech in automobile maintenance. She later attended University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls and Macalester College in St Paul.

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Linda Langland

Linda Langland, 71, of Decorah, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023.

Linda Adaline Langland was born Feb. 16, 1952, to Charles Edgar Hille Langland and Adaline Lois Nesheim in Spring Grove, Linda Langland Minn. Linda graduated from high school in Waukon in 1970 where she was active in many clubs. She received her bachelor’s degree from Bethel College and her master’s in social work from the University of Iowa.

Linda was very adventurous and had many vocations before she settled in Marshalltown. She was in the Air National Guard, worked on the railroad,and obtained her single engine pilot’s license. She spent many years as a school social worker in the Marshalltown area. Linda welcomed foreign exchange students into her home and enjoyed travelling to Europe to visit them. She was also an

Joseph Johnson

Joseph F. Johnson, 58, of Waukon, died Monday, March 20, 2023, at Good Samaritan Center in Waukon.

J o s e p h Font Johnson was born July 27, 1964, in Chicago, Ill., the son of John ThomJoseph as, Sr. and Johnson Virginia Jo (Hall) Johnson.

In 1983, he graduated from Roberto Clemente High School in Chicago. Joseph worked for Continental Can Company in Chicago before starting his own trucking business “Born Free.”

He moved to southern Illinois where he met Katherine Carvella Trageser; they later married on Dec. 28, 2004. His parents and siblings moved to Ferryville, Wis., and in 1997, Joseph moved to nearby Waukon.

He continued driving semi, primarily for Downing Construction in Decorah.

One of the perks of being in the trucking business is getting to travel around the country, which Joseph loved to do and was hoping to travel abroad someday. He was able to take a trip to California with his brother and mom to attend a “Price is Right” taping. Besides watching game shows on TV, Joseph also liked playing

adoption counselor for many years and enjoyed watching these families welcome their adopted children to the U.S. Linda is survived by her siblings: David (Beverly) Langland of Las Cruces, N.M., Connie (Joe) Witkowski of La Grange Park, Ill., Chuck Langland of Decorah, and Joan (Sam) Howard of Knoxville, Tenn.; nephews: Charlie Witkowski and Ed (Erika Berg) Witkowski; niece Laura Howard; grand-nephew Walter Witkowski; and grand-niece Tori Langland.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Lois Langland; brother, Bruce; nephew, Eric Langland; and grandparents, Charlie and Clara Langland and Nels and Sarah Nesheim.

The Langland family is planning a graveside service at a later date in Iowa River Cemetery.

Condolences may be shared online at www.martinfunerals. com.

Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon, is handling arrangements.

cards and boardgames. He liked visiting with family, collecting coins and cooking/barbecuing as well.

He is survived by his three siblings: Jolyn (James) Barrow of Norcross, Ga., John Johnson, Jr. of La Crosse, Wis., and Jennifer (Mike) Kolsrud Brown of Stewartville, Minn.; nephews and niece: John, Andrew, Thomas and Lainey Kolsrud; and many friends.

Joseph was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Kathy in 2016.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

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

Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon is assisting the family.

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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 to 11:30 a.m., on the first and third Tuesdays of the month.

On April 4, attendees can learn the Japanese craft of Fish Printing. On April 18, create Blackout Poetry with pages from discarded books.

The sessions will be led by Lea Lovelace, arts educator with years of experience facilitating programs and activities in museums and arts organizations. All are welcome regardless of artistic experience.

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Public Notices Board Minutes Monday March 20, 2023 The Board of Supervisors met at 9:30am March 20, 2023 with Vick, Langreck, Vermace, and Faldet present in person and Kelsay present on-line.

Lee Bjerke, County Engineer, met with the Board to discuss road matters.

Moved by Vick and seconded by Vermace to enter into the federal aid agreements for bridges #5 and #307. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Vick and seconded by Faldet to approve the consent agenda which includes the minutes of the last meeting, the liquor license for Oneota Golf & Country Club, and to accept and file the monthly report of the VA Commission. Motion carried unanimously.

Tom Murray met with the Board to address some procedural concerns and recommend procedural changes for future meetings.

The Board discussed the Noxious Weed Resolution. Due to questions about adding weeds to the list such as Wild Parsnip which was added last year and the more recent concern with Japanese Knotweed; the Board will discuss with Doug Groux, Weed Commissioner, the procedures for additions of these weeds and will take up this resolution at a future meeting.

Moved by Vermace and seconded by Faldet to approve the letters of support for the ITQ / Broadband project. Motion carried unanimously.

The Board discussed the possible leasing of the approximately 10 acres of land owned at the end of East Ridge Road. They will work with the County Attorney on procedures to facilitate the lease of this property.

The Board discussed several procedural suggestions made by the public in letters or presentations to the Board. There was consensus to have the IT department work on microphones and speakers to amplify the verbal discussions by the Board; and to continue with the current procedures for the agenda.

There was not consensus on moving the tables into a different layout or including a public comment session on the agenda. Moved

by Vermace and seconded by Faldet to start recording the meetings for posting on a public site for public viewing. Motion failed with Vermace and Faldet voting aye; and Vick, Kelsay, and Langreck voting nay.

Andy Van Der Maaten, County Attorney, met with the Board to discuss county issues.

Moved by Faldet and seconded by Vick to adjourn to 9:30am Monday, March 27, 2023.

Motion carried unanimously.

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RESOLUTION NO. 23-29 for the Destruction or Control of NOXIOUS WEEDS BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Supervisors of Winneshiek County, Iowa That pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 317 of the 2021 Code of Iowa, it is hereby ordered: 1. That each owner and each person in the possession or control of any lands in Winneshiek County shall properly spray, cut, burn, or otherwise destroy or control all noxious weeds thereon, as defined in this chapter, at such time in each year and in such manner as shall prevent said weeds from blooming or coming to maturity, and shall keep said lands free from such growth of any other weeds as shall render the streets or highways adjoining said land unsafe for public travel. Noxious weeds shall be cut or otherwise destroyed or controlled on or before the following dates and as often thereafter as it is necessary to prevent seed production: PRIMARY NOXIOUS WEEDS: June 15, 2023 for musk thistle, quack grass, perennial sow thistle, Canada thistle, bull thistle, field bindweed, horse nettle, leafy spurge, peren-

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IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR WINNESHIEK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DARRELL BRUENING 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.

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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 23 & 30, 2023

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SECONDARY NOXIOUS WEEDS: June 15, 2023 for butterprint, cocklebur, wild mustard, wild carrot, buckhorn, sheep sorrel, sour dock, smooth dock, poison hemlock, multiflora rose, wild sunflower, puncture vine, teasle and shattercane.

2. That each owner and each person in the possession or control of land in Winneshiek County infested with any noxious weeds including perennial sow thistle, bull thistle, field bindweed, horse nettle, quack grass, leafy spurge, perennial pepper-grass, Russian knapweed, poison hemlock, wild sunflower and teasel, shall adopt a program of weed destruction, described by the Weed Commissioner which in five years may be expected to destroy and will immediately keep under control such infestations of said noxious weeds.

3. That if the owners or persons in possession or control of any land in Winneshiek County fail to comply with the foregoing orders, the Weed Commissioner shall cause this to be done and the expense of said work, including cost of serving notice and other costs, if any, be assessed against the land and the owners there of.

4. Quack grass, where acting as soil binder, may be eliminated from the above regulation, per section 317.13.

5. The multiflora rose won’t be considered a noxious weed when cultivated for use understock for cultivated roses or as ornamental shrubs in gardens, per section 317.1(2).

6. That the County Auditor be and is hereby directed to cause notice of the making and entering of the foregoing order by one publication in each of the official newspapers of the county.

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Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors Daniel Langreck, Chairperson Attest: Benjamin Steines County Auditor Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion March 30, 2023

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Public Notices IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR WINNESHIEK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROGER R. BENDA, DECEASED. PROBATE NO. ESPR 016199 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Roger R. Benda, Deceased, who died on or about February 19, 2023: You are hereby notified that on March 15, 2023, the Last Will and Testament of Roger R. Benda, deceased, bearing date of February 8, 2022, was admitted to probate in the abovenamed Court and that Jennifer Lynn Frey was appointed Executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the Will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the Will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

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

Dated March 15, 2023.

Jennifer Lynn Frey, Executor of Estate 1708 Co. Rd. W14 Fort Atkinson, IA 52144 Andrew P. Nelson, ICIS#: AT0005669 Attorney for Executor Meyer, Lorentzen & Nelson 101 ½ E. Water Street P.O. Box 126 Decorah, IA 52101 Date of second publication: March 30, 2023 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion March 23 & 30, 2023 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 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 March 20, 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, Ross Hadley Consent agenda was presented. a. Minutes of the March 6, 2023 Regular Meeting b. Claims c. Mayor Appointment of Bill Courtney to Civil Service Commission d. Mayor Appointment of Amy Wrightsman to Communication Utility Board of Trustees e. Renewal Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service for T-Bock’s f. Ownership Amendment of Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service for Pulpit Rock Brewing Company g. Accept and File FY ‘22 Audit h. Consider Resolution Setting the Date for Public Hearing for the Decorah 2023 Steyer Bridge Repair Project i. Consider Resolution Setting Bid Letting and Date for Public Hearing for the Decorah Municipal Airport Corporate Hangar and Terminal Project Olson made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented, Zittergruen seconded the motion.

Roll call vote. Ayes: Olson, Zittergruen, Neal, Johnson, Luse, Schissel, Hadley. Nays: None. Motion carried.

The public hearing on the Amending of Title 17-Zoning of the Municipal Code of the City of Decorah was not conducted. Schissel made a motion to set April 17, 2023 as the date for the public hearing on Amending Title 17-Zoning of the Municipal Code, Olson seconded the motion. All voting Ayes. Motion

carried.

Mayor Borowski opened the public hearing on conveyance and release of right of way easement for the Industrial Lane area that is part of the new Alliant Operations Center at 5:56 pm. No public comment. Mayor Borowski closed the public hearing at 5:57 pm.

Luse made a motion to approve the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 12.40 regarding trees and shrubbery. There are many amendments to the ordinance, which include the ability for Decorah to create an urban forest utility with the rates being set by Council by resolution. Zittergruen seconded the motion. Roll call vote. Ayes: Luse, Zittergruen, Neal, Olson, Johnson, Hadley.

Nays: Schissel. Motion carried. The second reading of the ordinance will be held at the April 3, 2023, meeting.

Hadley made a motion to approve the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapters 12.28 and 12.32 and multiple sections related to city sidewalks. Many of these recommended changes are to align Code with ADA requirements and SUDAS. Luse seconded the motion. Roll call vote. All voting Ayes. Motion carried. Second reading will be done at the April 3, 2023, meeting.

Luse made a motion to approve the Alliant Energy Operations Site Plan with the following contingencies: 1. Alliant to be current owner of the site 2. Private Utilities are proposed near a new proposed public water main; applicant needs to coordinate installation with the Water Department 3. Easements will be needed by the City for new proposed water and sanitary sewer mains with the relocation; an easement will also be needed for the trail head 4. Construction should note that access to the trailhead will remain open at all times during construction. Also a previous plan showed contaminated soil within the site. Applicant should provide status on the site and any remediation that has or will occur 5. Detectable warning panels for sidewalk are shown as yellow and should be neutral colored cast iron. Add sidewalk along Park Street between Industrial Lane and Short Street 6. Stormwater management plan was submitted, however: a.Map of karst features within 200’ of site missing b. Schedule inspection form for maintenance, including responsible parties is missing c. NPDEES General Permit No. 2 shall be provided to the City d. Record drawings need to be submitted within 30 days of completed construction e. Release of ROW/Easement Schissel seconded the motion. Roll call vote. All voting ayes. Motion carried.

Luse made a motion to approve the service agreement with Cayler Consulting for the search and hiring of a Police Chief with the flat fee of $12,000 plus expenses. Olson seconded the motion. Roll call vote. All voting ayes. Motion carried.

Mayor Borowski pointed out that there are still five positions open for the Board of Appeals.

Meeting adjourned at 6:32 pm.

Keri Sand City Clerk-Finance Officer Monday, March 20, 2023 Amazon, Supplies .............................5417.95 Baker & Taylor, Books......................1505.71 Black Hills, Utilities..........................9251.34 Bremer, Louann, Cleaning ................1021.38 Bruening Rock, Rock .......................... 200.58 Card Service Center, Supplies........... 3177.81 Casper Plbg & Htg Inc, Boilers ........ 4259.00 Copyland, Copies ................................ 327.15 Dalco, Supplies .....................................49.80 Decorah Mobile Glass, Library...........295.00 Decorah Tire, Services ............................ 4.25 Ia Dnr, Permit ......................................175.00 Des Moines Stamp, Stamp ....................29.50 Erdman Engineering, Services ........ 12705.80 Fareway Stores, Supplies .................... 140.32 Rowley Realty Group, Refund..............73.90 Isaac Alexander, Snow Removal...........90.00 Chris A Storlie, Services ..................... 186.95 Msc Industrial, Services ....................1699.32 Laura Gillespie, Cleaning ................ 2111.11 Lovelace, Lea, Programs.....................320.00 K9Sensus Foundation, Supplies............ 55.00 Reefuel, Services................................. 350.00 Herrmann, Scott, Reimbursement .......106.28 Airespring, Services ............................ 272.70 Alliant, Electric Bills ......................10503.84 Kirkwood, Registration .......................140.00 Leon’s, Services ..................................782.00 Letterwerks, Plaque............................. 126.50 Malcom, Garbage ................................131.00 Napa Auto Parts Inc, Supplies ............458.58 Lulu & Bb’s, Supplies ........................... 95.82 Nicc, Services ..................................... 175.00 Perry Novak Electric, Light ................ 295.00 Petty Cash, Postage ...............................13.05 Postmaster, Services..............................68.00 Racom, License ..................................703.20 Huegel, Erika, Reimbursement .............29.94 Randy’s Auto, Parts............................. 143.85 Ricoh, Services ...................................364.32 Spahn & Rose, Supplies........................34.78 Steve’s Car Care, Services .................... 78.00 Storey Kenworthy, Supplies.................. 93.98 Torresdal, Kristin, Reimbursement .....154.87 Milligan, Cole, Reimbursement ..........300.00 Truck Country, Services ...................... 175.50 Ups, Postage.......................................... 11.61 Voltmer Inc, Services ........................2604.00 Winn Co Recorder, Fees .......................22.00 Skyline Landscaping, Services ........... 160.00 Haan, Mark, Services ........................4425.00 Olson Explosives, Fuel .....................2242.30 Midwest Patch, Services ................... 2029.00 Mi Energy, Electric Bills...................2202.27 Samuelson, Riley, Services .................819.00 Mcclure, Services............................58487.02 Hageman, Deana, Reimbursement ........ 80.08 Cote, Luke, Reimbursement ...............175.00 Cardboard Robot, Supplies ................... 35.00 Grainger, Supplies .............................1520.66 Fuse Technic, Services ...................... 1500.00 Impact Coffee, Coffee ......................... 347.50 Lydon Electric, Services ...................2988.13 Country Garden, Flowers ...................... 10.00 Hogenson, Sam, Reimbursement ........ 458.52 Geiger, Jon, Reimbursement .................30.00 Button, Rachel, Reimbursement ...........32.09 Terracon, Services ............................. 4450.00 Mercy One, Screening ......................4322.00 Tollefson, Jim, Janitorial Services ......140.00 Row-Heyveld, Zach, Reimbursement ...17.70 Livingston Micrographics, Supplies .1271.96 Quadient, Services .............................. 214.68 Kwik Trip Inc, Fuel ........................... 3420.80 Campground Commander, Services.... 112.76 Driftless Multimedia, Ads ................... 587.91 Intoximeters, Supplies.........................415.00 Decorah School, Metronet .................. 140.77 American Red Cross, Lifeguarding ....300.00 Ia Dept Public Health, License ............ 70.00 Ia Dept Of Inspections, Renewal ....... 450.00 Albert, Jeff, Reimbursement ..............983.39 Uline, Supplies ....................................169.50 Streicher’s, Uniforms ............................ 99.99 Fastenal , Parts .................................... 112.83 R & S Fiber, Services ........................8993.91 Revenue to date March 20, 2023 ...................

General Fund............................. 3,962,896.13 Local Option Sales Tax .............1,303,045.20 Road Use Fund.............................697,467.60 Employee Benefits .......................896,648.39 Hotel/Motel .................................. 275,000.00 SSMID ...........................................81,147.17 Park Special Gifts ..........................43,898.63 Library Special Gifts ......................30,315.20 Street Equip Fund ............................3,893.34 Debt Service Fund........................652,396.35 Special Projects ............................138,774.25 Water Utility Fund .......................834,982.21 Sewer Utility Fund .......................908,391.53 Enterprise Project Interest ................ 6,785.58 Metronet .......................................189,983.94 Storm Sewer Utility .......................98,958.15 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion March 30, 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE OF STORM WATER DISCHARGE Croell, Inc. plans to submit a Notice of Intent to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to be covered under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit No. 3 Storm Water Discharge Associated With Industrial Activity From Asphalt Plants, Concrete Batch Plants, Rock Crushing Plants, And Construction Sand And Gravel Facilities.

The storm water discharge will be from concrete manufacturing located in NE, 36, 97N, 9W, Winneshiek County.

Storm water will be discharged from 2 point sources and will be discharged to the following streams: Roadway ditches.

Comments may be submitted to the Storm Water Discharge Coordinator, IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, Environmental Protection Division, 502 E 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0034. The public may review the Notice of Intent from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday at the above address after it has been received by the Department.

Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion March 30, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE OF STORM WATER DISCHARGE Winneshiek County plans to submit a Notice of Intent to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to be covered under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit No. 2 Storm Water Discharge Associated With Industrial Activity for Construction Activities.

The storm water discharge will be from Construction on 175th Street / 265th Avenue of a concrete overlay of existing pavement with several areas of removal of existing pavement, regrading and paving located in Sections 26 & 27, Township 97, Range 9, Winneshiek County.

Storm water will be discharged from 1 point source and will be discharged to the following streams: Road ditches to unnamed tributaries to Trout Creek to Upper Iowa River.

Comments may be submitted to the Storm Water Discharge Coordinator, IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, Environmental Protection Division, 502 E 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0034. The public may review the Notice of Intent from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday at the above address after it has been received by the Department.

Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion March 30, 2023 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR WINNESHIEK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLARD G. BRANDT, DECEASED PROBATE NO. ESPR 016200 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Willard G. Brandt, Deceased, who died on or about March 12, 2023: You are hereby notified that on March 20, 2023, the Last Will and Testament of Willard G. Brandt, deceased, bearing date of December 10, 2021, was admitted to probate in the above-named Court and that Carlton Kjos was appointed Executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the Will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the Will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

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

Dated March 20, 2023 Carlton Kjos, Executor of Estate 2579 265th Ave., Decorah, IA 52101 Andrew P. Nelson, ICIS#: AT0005669 Attorney for Executor Meyer, Lorentzen & Nelson 101 ½ E. Water Street P.O. Box 126 Decorah, IA 52101 Date of second publication: April 6, 2023 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion March 30 & April 6, 2023 Invitation to Comment on a Proposed Communications Tower Facility All interested persons are invited to review and request further environmental processing of an FCC application for a proposed 260foot (264 feet maximum with appurtenances) self-support communications tower located at 2670 County Road A18 in Decorah (Burr Oak Township), Winneshiek County, Iowa (approx. 43 – 27 – 40.47N, 91 - 55 – 44.70W).

The application may be reviewed by entering the 854 file number A1240486 at this website: www.fcc.gov/asr/applications. Interested persons may raise environmental concerns by filing a Request for Environmental Review” within 30 days of this publication. The structure will be marked/lighted in accordance with FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1 M, Obstruction Marking and Lighting, a med-dual system-Chapters 4,8(M-Dual),&15. Instructions for filing requests are contained on the following website: www.fcc.gov/asr/ environmentalrequest. The FCC strongly encourages requests to be filed online; however, written requests may also be sent by mail to the following address: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554. (#34067-FCC) Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion March 30, 2023 Invitation to Comment on a Proposed Communications Tower Facility All interested persons are invited to review and request further environmental processing of an FCC application for a proposed 240-foot (244 feet maximum with appurtenances) self-support communications tower located south of 175th Street in the City of Calmar, Winneshiek County, Iowa (approx.

43 – 11 – 24.28N, 91 - 54 – 14.05W). The application may be reviewed by entering the 854 file number A1240481 at this website: www.fcc.gov/asr/applications.

Interested persons may raise environmental concerns by filing a Request for Environmental Review” within 30 days of this publication. The structure will be marked/lighted in accordance with FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1 M, Obstruction Marking and Lighting, a med-dual system-Chapters 4,8(M-Dual),&15. Instructions for filing requests are contained on the following website: www.fcc.gov/asr/ environmentalrequest. The FCC strongly encourages requests to be filed online; however, written requests may also be sent by mail to the following address: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554. (#34068-FCC) Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion March 30, 2023 Invitation to Comment on a Proposed Communications Tower Facility All interested persons are invited to review and request further environmental processing of an FCC application for a proposed 265foot (269 feet maximum with appurtenances) self-support communications tower located north/east of Echo Valley Road in Decorah (Pleasant Township), Winneshiek County, Iowa (approx. 43 – 23 – 56.37N, 91 - 39 – 57.54W). The application may be reviewed by entering the 854 file number A1240485 at this website: www.fcc.gov/asr/applications. Interested persons may raise environmental concerns by filing a Request for Environmental Review” within 30 days of this publication. The structure will be marked/ lighted in accordance with FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1 M, Obstruction Marking and Lighting, a med-dual system-Chapters 4,8(M-Dual),&15. Instructions for filing requests are contained on the following website: www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest.

The FCC strongly encourages requests to be filed online; however, written requests may also be sent by mail to the following address: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554. (#34070-FCC) Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion March 30, 2023 Invitation to Comment on a Proposed Communications Tower Facility All interested persons are invited to review and request further environmental processing of an FCC application for a proposed 200-foot (204 feet maximum with appurtenances) self-support communications tower located at 171 N. Hall Street in the City of Ossian, Winneshiek County, Iowa (approx.

43 – 08 – 39.14N, 91 - 45 – 22.63W). The application may be reviewed by entering the 854 file number A1240484 at this website: www.fcc.gov/asr/applications.

Interested persons may raise environmental concerns by filing a Request for Environmental Review” within 30 days of this publication. The structure will be marked/lighted in accordance with FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1 M, Obstruction Marking and Lighting, a med-dual system-Chapters 4,8(M-Dual),&15. Instructions for filing requests are contained on the following website: www.fcc.gov/asr/ environmentalrequest. The FCC strongly encourages requests to be filed online; however, written requests may also be sent by mail to the following address: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554. (#34071-FCC) Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion March 30, 2023

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR WINNESHIEK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOANN M. SLOWEY, DECEASED PROBATE NO. ESPR 016194 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Joann M. Slowey, Deceased, who died on or about January 1, 2023: You are hereby notified that on February 27, 2023, the Last Will and Testament Joann M. Slowey, deceased, bearing date of September 23, 1975, was admitted to probate in the above-named Court and that Christine Flaskerud was appointed Executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the Will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the Will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

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

Dated February 23, 2023.

Christine Flaskerud, Executor of Estate 409 West Broadway, Apt. 2 Decorah, IA 52101 Jeremy L. Thompson, ICIS# AT0009569 Attorney for the Executor Putnam, Thompson & Casper, P.L.L.C. 801 Commerce Drive, Suite 1 P.O. Box 70 Decorah, IA 52101 Date of second publication: March 30, 2023 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion March 23 & 30, 2023

be equal to the preference given or required by the state or foreign country in which the nonresident bidder is a resident. In the instance of a resident labor force preference, a nonresident bidder shall apply the same resident labor force preference to a public improvement in this state as would be required in the construction of a public improvement by the state or foreign country in which the nonresident bidder is a resident.

Obtaining Bidding Documents Bidding Documents for the Project may be obtained either in printed or electronic formats for free.

Information and Bidding Documents for the Project may be obtained in electronic format at the following designated website: QuestCDN.com Ebid Reference No.: 8434544 Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the designated website. Prospective Bidders are urged to register with the designated website as a plan holder, even if Bidding Documents are obtained from a plan room or source other than the designated website in either electronic or paper format.

The designated website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project.

Information and Bidding Documents for

the Project may be obtained in printed format from the Issuing Office Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM: The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: City of Decorah Street Department 108 Railroad Avenue Decorah, IA 52101 Ph: 1-563-382-2157 / E: cityengineer@ decorahia.org Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available in any format. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated website and Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website or Issuing Office.

This Advertisement is issued by: Owner: City of Decorah By: Lorraine Borowski Title: Mayor Date: March 20, 2023 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion March 30, 2023

Invitation to Comment on a Proposed Communications Tower Facility Winneshiek County proposes to construct a 265-foot self-support telecommunications tower in a grassed field located along Echo Valley Road in Highlandville (Pleasant Township) in Winneshiek County, Iowa. Coordinates for the proposed tower location: 43-23-56.37N, 91-39-57.54W. Interested persons are invited to identify historic sites already listed in, or that may be eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places in this vicinity and to identify potential effects the facility may cause to these sites.

Questions or comments may be submitted to the following contact: Jake Rieb, Edge Consulting Engineers, 624 Water Street, Prairie du Sac, WI 53578; Phone: 608.644.1449; Email: jrieb@edgeconsult.com. This notice is provided in accordance with the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission, 47 C.F.R. Part 1, Appendices B and C. (#34070) Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion March 30, 2023 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR WINNESHIEK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ANASTASIA ASCHIM, DECEASED PROBATE NO. ESPR 016201 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Anastasia Aschim, Deceased, who died on or about March 11, 2023: You are hereby notified that on March 22, 2023, the Last Will and Testament of Anastasia Aschim, deceased, bearing date of August 4, 1976, was admitted to probate in the abovenamed Court and that Mark Lester Aschim was appointed Executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the Will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the Will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

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

Dated March 22, 2023 Mark Lester Aschim, Executor of Estate 14727 S. Bluff Rd. South Beloit, IL 61080 Andrew P. Nelson, ICIS#: AT0005669 Attorney for Executor Meyer, Lorentzen & Nelson 101 ½ E. Water Street P.O. Box 126 Decorah, IA 52101 Date of second publication: April 6, 2023 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion March 30 & April 6, 2023 NOTICE TO BIDDERS CITY OF DECORAH, IOWA General Notice City of Decorah (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: DECORAH 2023 STEYER BRIDGE REPAIR Sealed bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the Decorah City Hall Office located at 400 Claiborne Drive, P.O. Box 138 in Decorah, Iowa 52101, until Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 10:00 AM local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.

The Project includes the following Work: Construction of new bridge railings/side curbs for Steyer Bridge, pavement removals and new HMA paving and subbase on Twin Springs Road, crushed rock shouldering, and storm sewer installation.

The project location(s) is as follows: Steyer Bridge located on Twin Springs Road near the intersection of Oneota Drive and Highway 52; in the City of Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa.

Bids will be received for a single prime contract. Make bids on all items of Work.

One contract will be awarded. The Contractor may begin construction upon execution of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) with a Substantial Completion date of August 31, 2023, as shown in the NTP. Final payment will be made upon final acceptance of the Work.

Submit a Bid Bond with each Bid in accordance with the Bidding Documents. The Bid Bond will be a certified or cashier’s check payable to the Owner, drawn on a solvent Iowa bank or a bank chartered under the laws of the United States, or a certified share draft drawn on a credit union in Iowa or chartered under the laws of the United States, in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the Bid, or a Bid Bond executed by a corporation authorized to contract as a Surety in the State of Iowa, in the penal sum of five percent (5%) of the Bid. The Owner may, at their discretion, reject any or all bids, waive informalities, irregularities or technicalities, or accept the bid and award the Project.

The successful bidder will be required to furnish bonds and insurance, in accordance with Article 6 of the Contract for Construction of a Small Project, when the Contract is delivered to the Owner.

All Work and material are to be in strict compliance with the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost now on file at the office of the City Engineer, and by this reference made a part thereof as though fully set out and incorporated herein.

By virtue of the statutory authority, a preference will be given to products and provisions grown and coal produced within the State of Iowa and to Iowa.

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6 Decorah Public Opinion Thursday, March 30, 2023

Garlic mustard: We can beat it

Public Notices

Submitted by Mary Lewis

Anyone asking what they can do to help the environment, here’s a great choice: weed garlic mustard! Why? It’s easy to find, easy to pull, and tremendously satisfying because you can see your progress. With consistent work over the years, volunteers in our parks have eradicated it in many places, which makes room for wildflowers and trees to thrive as they did before this alien species came on the scene.

If left unchecked, it can spread over the forest floor and keep our natives from growing.

Its superpower is to produce lots of seeds that can remain viable in the soil for years. Ours is to keep it from going to seed, just the way we deal with garden weeds.

Facts • Crush a leaf and it smells like garlic - it’s edible too • It is a biennial: it grows from seed the first year into a low-lying plant, flowering the next spring • The leaf looks like creeping Charlie, because the leaf edges are wavy, but garlic mustard doesn’t vine.

• Many flowers per plant, each with four white petals.

Most other mustards have yellow petals.

Upcoming events Friends of Decorah Parks is planning several gatherings where people can learn how to recognize, report and eradicate this invader.

• Van Peenan Park, Saturday, April 8, 10 a.m. to noon.

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A release from the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday alerted local residents of an increase in scams involving large sums of money.

Per the release: “In just the past two months, the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office has recovered and returned nearly $60,000 of scammed funds.

However, most of the time once the money is sent – it is gone forever. There has been a sharp influx of scam reports from area residents involving large sums of money. These scammers are using a wide range of tactics and schemes to bait and hook their victims. We continue to stress the importance of protecting your-

self and loved ones from falling victim to one of these schemes.

If it doesn’t seem or feel right or legitimate, trust your instincts; it probably isn’t. Furthermore, never send funds or share personal information with anyone unless you are absolutely certain of who they are and/or what the money will be used for. The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office continues to alert, inform, and educate our residents about these ongoing criminal attempts.” – Winneshiek County Sheriff Dan Marx.

Sheriff Marx said he is asking the public’s help in protecting area residents and preventing someone from falling victim to one of the crimes.

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Children will begin the hunt at the solarium windows on Ohio Street. Volunteers and staff will be on hand to escort the children as they hunt around

the building for eggs filled with treats and prizes. The route will pass the assisted living windows and end at the main entrance to the nursing home where children are invited inside to the “egg cracking station” and to greet residents.

The Easter Bunny will be on hand for photos as well. The event will take place rain or shine.

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Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion • March 30, 2023 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Proposed DECORAH School Budget Summary Fiscal Year 2023 - 2024

Location of Public Hearing: Central Administrative Office, 510 Winnebago Street, Decorah, IA 52101 Date of Hearing: 04/17/2023 Time of Hearing: 05:30 PM The Board of Directors will conduct a public hearing on the proposed 23/24 school budget at the above noted location and time. At the 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 the revenues and expenditures on file with the district secretary. A copy of the details will be furnished upon request.

Budget 2024 Re-est. 2023 Actual 2022 Avg % 22-24 Taxes Levied on Property 1 10,665,332 10,362,837 10,057,404 % 3.0 Utility Replacement Excise Tax 2 106,607 102,386 101,365 % 2.6 Income Surtaxes 3 873,005 969,634 872,203 % 0.0 Tuition\Transportation Received 4 1,811,680 1,742,000 1,430,392 Earnings on Investments 5 58,614 56,603 9,661 Nutrition Program Sales 6 721,000 700,000 180,391 Student Activities and Sales 7 0 907,200 907,912 Other Revenues from Local Sources 8 1,008,536 986,352 1,216,888 Revenue from Intermediary Sources 9 978,331 25,750 0 State Foundation Aid 10 9,996,315 9,689,660 9,538,701 Instructional Support State Aid 11 31,296 0 0 Other State Sources 12 2,192,569 2,124,674 2,331,797 Commercial & Industrial State Replacement 13 0 0 169,683 Title 1 Grants 14 173,056 166,400 147,875 IDEA and Other Federal Sources 15 844,640 816,000 2,589,006 Total Revenues 16 29,460,981 28,649,496 29,553,278 General Long-Term Debt Proceeds 17 1,476,855 0 262,087 Transfers In 18 0 3,399,342 1,959,605 Proceeds of Fixed Asset Dispositions 19 0 401,250 46,947 Special Items/Upward Adjustments 20 0 0 0 Total Revenues & Other Sources 21 30,937,836 32,450,088 31,821,917 Beginning Fund Balance 22 7,727,075 9,992,829 9,440,162 23 38,664,911 42,442,917 41,262,079 Total Resources 24 16,015,670 17,035,008 15,434,418 % 1.9 *Instruction Student Support Services 25 1,189,760 1,144,000 1,054,927 Instructional Staff Support Services 26 1,676,750 1,620,125 2,298,323 General Administration 27 685,660 659,000 457,574 School Administration 28 1,297,920 1,248,000 1,172,352 Business & Central Administration 29 350,485 337,500 256,260 Plant Operation and Maintenance 30 2,505,275 2,383,500 2,316,259 Student Transportation 31 1,762,214 1,631,600 1,666,541 31A 9,468,064 9,023,725 9,222,236 % 1.3 *Total Support Services (lines 25-31) 32 1,166,990 1,133,000 1,016,461 % 7.1 *Noninstructional Programs Facilities Acquisition and Construction 33 1,035,150 2,030,000 126,482 Debt Service (Principal, interest, fiscal charges) 34 2,036,855 2,759,734 2,748,827 AEA Support - Direct to AEA 35 844,572 761,541 761,221 35A 3,916,577 5,551,275 3,636,530 % 3.8 *Total Other Expenditures (lines 33-35) Total Expenditures 36 30,567,301 32,743,008 29,309,645 Transfers Out 37 868,477 1,972,834 1,959,605 Other Uses 38 0 0 0 Total Expenditures, Transfers Out & Other Uses 39 31,435,778 34,715,842 31,269,250 Ending Fund Balance 40 7,229,133 7,727,075 9,992,829 41 38,664,911 42,442,917 41,262,079 Total Requirements 12.35660 Proposed Property Tax Rate (per $1,000 taxable valuation)

and teach on the importance of maintaining dialogue in conflict situations. He is well acquainted with both the U.S. and Ukraine.

Bryn has been connected to the Nansen Academy in Lillehammer, Norway throughout his working life, serving as a teacher, director, research scholar and long-time leader of the Nansen Dialogue Network, a dialogue and reconciliation project.

Bryn has designed and implemented several hundred dialogue meetings between people in deep conflict in the Balkans, Ukraine and beyond.

Learn more and get involved at https://neipjc.org.

Decorah Public Library continues the monthly program series “Local Celebrities, Secret Identities,” highlighting inter3/16/23, 10:17esting AM work done by members of the community.

Indulge your curiosity and explore the earth’s treasures with “Earth Energy: The Power The only way to know you have prediabetes for sure is by getting your blood glucose levels of Crystals and Gemstones in the checked by a doctor. By taking steps today, you can reverse prediabetes if you have it.

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by Keri Bodensteiner. The program will take place in the event room at Pulpit Rock Brewery Tuesday, April 11, at 7 p.m.

Local business owner Bodensteiner will share her passion Please visit https://go.iowa.gov/ttGG for more information. and knowledge around mystical

and spiritual earth energy that inspired the opening of her new Decorah store, Magic Morpho.

She will share information about the history and study of crystal energies, including how they have been used in the past and how people use them today. She will bring her favorite specimens and discuss the characteristics and benefits of each.

For more information about this presentation or the series, contact Zach Row-Heyveld at Decorah Public Library at zrow-heyveld@decorahlibrary. org or call 563-382-3717.

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St. Benedict Church Salad Luncheon April 14 A sure sign of spring is the annual St. Benedict Catholic Church Salad Luncheon, set for Tuesday, April 14, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the church’s Social Hall.

Hosted by the Catholic Daughters of America, all funds will support the St. Benedict Catholic School project and programs.

Tickets are available at the parish office, from CDA members and also available at the door the day of the luncheon.

Donations are accepted.

Funds established Nobel Peace Prize nominee to support to lead conversation on Decorah war in Ukraine Food Pantry

Can the war in Ukraine be ended with dialogue and negotiations, or with more and stronger weapons?

Hear how one of the most experienced dialogue facilitators in Europe, Dr. Steinar Bryn, answers that question on Tuesday, 6128 April 4, at 7 p.m., in the Pulpit Rock Brewery Co. front event room in Decorah.

A repeat Nobel Peace Prize nominee, Bryn is the current King Olav V Scholar in Residence at Luther College, working closely with the Torgeson Center for Nordic Studies and the Center for Global Learning. A Norwegian native, Bryn travels internationally to speak

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Be prompt to move to the areas needing weeding, bring gloves. Hand diggers and hoes will be available, but could use more hoes.

Join the Friends of Decorah Parks in the beautiful spring woods and help keep them healthy. In addition, they’re taking a cue from the highway clean up folks to adopt a plot to maintain throughout the year and bring a patch of forest back to its original beauty. A great video about how to identify and control garlic mustard can be found at www.vimeo. com/2855779.

There will be other times, in other parks, so contact the group to be part of another gathering, or to adopt a plot.

For questions contact Mary Lewis at lewismar02@gmail. com or call 563-202-4064.

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The Decorah Community Food Pantry of Winneshiek County has established two funds with the Winneshiek County Community Foundation to support the organization’s work to share food with Iowans facing food insecurities.

The Decorah Community Food Pantry Endowment Fund is a permanent endowment fund, meaning the fund is invested and grows over time, providing a long-term, stable source of income to carry out the mission of the organization.

The Decorah Community Food Pantry Quasi Endowment Fund is also invested but allows for increased flexibility to access funds when needed.

Decorah Community Food Pantry was incorporated in 2017 as a faith-based, nonprofit charity organization. The volunteer-driven food pantry serves thousands of Iowans with food and necessary essentials each year.

“When you support our organization, you should feel good knowing your generosity means our neighbors in need have access to good nutrition and basic essentials,” said Pantry Director Matt Tapscott. “We are so grateful to our donors, community organizations and local businesses who make what we do possible. We hope you consider making a gift to one of these additional ways to support our impact in the community.”

Questions about giving to the funds may be directed to Terry Gaumer, affiliate development director with the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, at 319-243-1354 or tgaumer@ cfneia.org.

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Helping Services check in and chat.

A fire in 1975 forced the Information Center to relocate.

Now housing the Drop-In Center at 108 W. Water Street, the name was changed to Helping Services of Northeast Iowa, Inc. in 1978. According to a Decorah Newspaper article in that year, the name was chosen to “accurately reflect the services provided and the geographic area served by the agency.” At that time, programs were offered to residents in Allamakee, Chickasaw, Clayton, Fayette, Howard and Winneshiek counties.

Amazing support Tjossem said her time with the Trouble Line was something she’ll never forget, especially the support from the community.

“One of our big early contributors was Luther College President Dr. Farwell. It was nice to know he was supportive of it by his words, but he also gave donations to it,” she said.

“The community supported it as

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Speak up for future of IRVM

This letter is in regard to our County Board of Supervisors action to eliminate the Integrated Roadside Vegetative Management Program (IRVM) as a budget cut. The loss of this program is a loss of our community not just of pollinator habitat.

The Iowa Director of Agriculture should speak to us as to the Value of this Program. The USDA has many programs for restoring pollinator habitat that they are asking farmers to enlist in as a copay contract.

It would show true leadership by our County Supervisors to

answer the call as well. This is not a small issue. This is a call for urban landowners to join our rural landowners in support of everyone’s future health with a show of good will toward our neighbors, our farmers, in support of IRVM. The County Board of Supervisors Public Hearing on the county budget on April 3 is our opportunity to speak once again for this program’s future.

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Law Enforcement Decorah Police Decorah Police conducted a traffic stop March 24 at approximately 11:53 p.m. on East Broadway Street in Decorah.

After an investigation, Ever Geovany Martinez-Ramirez, age 28, of Postville, was arrested for OWI, 1st offense.

Winneshiek County Sheriff Jason Herzog, age 46, of Guttenberg, was arrested and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail March 21 at 1:49 a.m. on an arrest warrant for theft, 3rd degree, exercise control over $750 under $1,500.

William Mack, age 36, of Postville, was arrested and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail on March 9 on an arrest warrant for violation of parole.

While incarcerated in the Winneshiek County Jail on March 7, Dalton Breitsprecher, age 31, of Ossian, was served a Black Hawk County arrest warrant for failure to appear.

Jacob Seelinger, age 44, of Decorah, was arrested and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail March 22 at 9:55 p.m. on an arrest warrant for failure to serve jail time.

Dylin Kuhn, age 19, of Cresco, was cited for failure to maintain control and failure to provide proof of financial liability following an accident March 20 near Ridgeway. Kuhn was reportedly traveling west on Highway 9 just west of Ridgeway when he fell asleep while driving, crossed the highway, entered the ditch and struck several trees. The 2004 Chevrolet Silverado pickup he was driving sustained $25,000 in estimated damages.

A traffic stop was initiated on Highway 52 in Decorah March 26 at 4:11 p.m. All four occupants of a vehicle were arrested and transported to the Winneshiek County Jail for serious misdemeanor possession of controlled substance. Those arrested were Tiffany Sanchez, age 31, of Crystal, Minn., Ron-

ald Olson, age 36, of Plymouth, Minn., Christine Fritz, age 40, of Blaine, Minn., and Christopher Fritz, age 42, of Blaine, Minn.

Joshua Buddenberg, age 41, of Decorah, was arrested March 26 at 2:34 a.m. on Trout Run Road in Decorah, and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail for operating while under the influence.

Leanna Higgins, age 44, of Ossian, was arrested and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail March 23 at 3 p.m. for violation of a no contact order.

Alex Krambeer, age 46, of Decorah, was arrested March 25 at 1:24 a.m., and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail for aggravated misdemeanor assault with intent to inflict serious injury and serious misdemeanor assault causing bodily injury after an incident on March 19, 2023.

Brian Miller, age 43, of Postville, turned himself into the Winneshiek County Jail March 24, and was booked into the jail on an arrest warrant for violation of no contact/protective order.

well.”

Tjossem said it’s mind-boggling just how many people have been impacted by Helping Services in 50 years. She recalls one night early in the Trouble Line history when a woman called after taking a large amount of pills. Tjossem said through talking to the caller, she and Kadlec were able to discover where she lived and take her to the hospital.

It’s calls like that that made Tjossem realize just how valuable the resource was.

“Obviously it’s filled a huge need in different areas,” she said. “The absolutely amazing thing is the incredible number of people who have benefitted from the services and the coordination we’ve had with other agencies.

“My awe is that there are so many people who are caring over the years. Just think of all the volunteers over the years.

Without the volunteers, none of this would have happened.”

Where they’re at today Today, Helping Services, located at 805 E. Main St., has grown to benefit people in eight counties with distinct programs like youth mentoring, domestic abuse advocacy, family education and support and substance abuse prevention. They’ve grown to 26 full-time staff members, in addition to volunteers.

Ben Krouse-Gagne is the director of community engagement at Helping Services. He noted programming is a little bit different in each county. Staff at Helping Services give presentations within the school districts, work with community groups and hospitals and maintain the help line, among other tasks.

In fact, Tjossem said the phone number that started Trouble Line remains one of the phone lines used at Helping Services.

“Helping Services is here for the reader, the people in the community. We’re flexible in that we can shift and change what we’re doing to address

the greatest community needs.

I think that’s what makes us unique. We’re not tied to one particular thing or another.

We’re flexible and fluid in that aspect,” said Krouse-Gagne.

“It’s exciting to see the things that are going on and finding new ways for people to connect.

Everything we do is to make our communities healthier and safer.”

Knowing the background of Helping Services, Krouse-Gagne said it truly speaks to the core of their philosophy.

“Our history was very grassroots. It’s been the people around, whether staff members

recently adopted its 202324 school calendar, running Aug. 23 to May 22, 2024.

The school year totals 1,117.5 hours in the year, exceeding the minimum 1,080 hours of instruction per school year.

The schedule also includes seven professional learning days with no school and six holidays. The school has built in up to two missed days of school for severe weather without making up days in the next year’s calendar.

No comments were received for either calendar’s public hearings.

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The Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve the county’s noxious weed list to mirror the state’s list of recognized noxious weeds, which does not currently include wild parsnip or Japanese Knotweed as discussed by the county supervisors at last week’s meeting.

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Anniversary celebration Krouse-Gagne invites the community to the Helping Services 50th anniversary celebration Saturday, April 22, from 6-8 p.m. at Impact Coffee, 101 W. Water Street. There will be a short program at 6:30 p.m., followed by a social hour. Anyone wishing to attend are asked to RSVP by calling 563-387-1720 or email info@helpingservices.org.

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By 1974, things with Trouble Line were changing. Tjossem, who was still a volunteer, said many of the calls were related to drug abuse. They were able to receive funding from the Iowa Drug Abuse Authority. That money paid for things like training, phone lines and a library.

Phyllis Kadlec was the director of the Trouble Line. Tjossem said Kadlec was a “real go-getter who went out and made things happen.”

It was at this time that Trouble Line moved its headquarters to 215 E. Water Street. By then, it had grown in popularity, so they needed more space.

Tjossem said in addition to the phone lines, they now had physical space for students to drop in and talk.

It also expanded its program offerings. It now was known as the Decorah Information Center, with a Drop-In Center and Telecheck, a service which called people in the evening to

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Coming up in varsity sports 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.

April 1 – Dec b soc at Hudson tnmt., 9 a.m.; Dec g tr at Cedar Rapids Jefferson, 10 a.m.

April 3 – Dec b golf vs. Waukon (Silvercrest), 4 p.m.; SW g golf at Waukon, 4 p.m.; Dec g ten vs. Osage, 4:30 p.m.; Dec b ten at Winona Cotter, 4:30 p.m.; Dec b tr host invite, 4:30 p.m.; SW b tr at Decorah, 4:30 p.m.

Sports Editor: Becky Walz

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Area harriers endure the Frostbite Open

The South Winn and Turkey Valley track teams got outside Tuesday night, competing at the Sumner-Fred “frostbite” co-ed invite under cold, windy conditions.

Team and individual results from the meet were unavailable at press time and will be made available online at www. decorahnewspapers.com when they become available.

Upcoming races Weather permitting, the Trojans are set to be on the track at North Fayette Valley Friday, March 31, at 4:30 p.m.

Next week the TV girls will be at Postville Tuesday, April 4, at 4:30 p.m., while the boys hit the track the same day at Edgewood-Colesburg at 4:30 p.m.

The South Winn boys are set to compete at Decorah Monday, April 3, at 4:30 p.m., while the Lady Warriors will participate in a invitational at Jesup Tuesday, April 4, at 4:30 p.m.

Members of the Decorah boys’ tennis team for the 2023 season include (front, l-r) Andy Kruger, Tyler Shaw, Sawyer Courtney, Eliot Berland, Larry Christman, Tristan Hunter, Wil Robinson, Aitor Cuevas; (middle row) Gabriel Hiner, Caden Branum, Seth Bolson, Tyler Novack, Michael Njus, TJ Round, Aidan Nalean-Carlson, Lucas Arendt, Carter Kowitz, head coach Matt Anderson; (back row) assistant coach Scott Herrmann, Alex McGohan, Liam Chamberlain, Daniel Skrade, Landon Baker, Adam Walter, Leander Buettner, Ansel Kowitz, Cody Carolan, Nathan Rhodes and assistant coach Brett Wilker. Not pictured are Kaesen Manhart, Kadin Remick and Keaton Nalean-Carlson. (Photo courtesy of Tami Bohr) Chase Hayek completes the first lap of his 4x800 leg as the Trojans’ lead runner Tuesday. The senior combined with Burke Busta, JD Kruse and Russell Nieman for second. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

South Winn’s Josie Tieskoetter leads Trojan Morgan Wenthold around turn three as the pair anchored the sprint medley relay Tuesday night in Sumner. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

Making it look easy in clearing the high jump bar Tuesday night is South Winn’s Kaden Barton-Franzen. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

Bockman named IPSWA second team all-state Decorah junior Ben Bockman was named second team all-state by the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association.

Ben Bockman Bockman Decorah was also Junior named to the Northeast Iowa Conference first team and the Class 3A substate 4 team following the Vikings’ 2022-23 basketball season.

B. Bockman was the best in the Northeast Iowa Conference in points per game with 22.4 a night. He shot 47 percent from the field and 37.5 percent from three-point range. The junior scored the most points in the league with 493 and was fourth in Class 3A. Bockman also led

the conference in rebounds with 195 to go with 83 assists, 21 steals and 15 blocks.

IPSWA Class 3A First team – Colby Collison, Sr., Bondurant-Farrar; Brayson Laube, Sr., Marion; Chase Henderson, Sr, Des Moines Hoover; Derek Weisskopf, Jr., Williamsburg; Matt Knoll, Jr., Bishop Heelan; Aidan Yamilkoski, Sr., Xavier; Joe Bean, Jr., Xavier; Jaxson Fried, Sr., Bondurant-Farrar Second team – Cole Plowman, Sr., Newton; Benjamin Bockman, Jr., Decorah; Jesse Van Kalsbeek, Jr., MOC-Floyd Valley; Payton Hagans, Jr., Mount Pleasant; Travaugh Luyobya, Sr., Clear Lake; Elijah Vos, Sr., Des Moines Hoover; Reggie Postal, Jr., North Polk; Jake Benzing, Jr., Solon Third team – Ben Helmers, So., Algona; Carson Seuntjens, Sr., Denison-Schleswig; Carter Kuehl, Sr., Bishop Heelan, Alex Mota, Sr., Marion; Max Weaton, Sr., Fairfield; Cole Marsh, Jr., Waverly-Shell Rock; Brady Bauer, Sr., Newton; Reed Pfaltzgraff, Jr., BondurantFarrar

Eyes on the court; DHS netters back with talent

Talk about veteran experience.

With two athletes back with state experience, including the singles state runner-up, all eyes will be on the Decorah boys’ tennis team this year.

Looking to help the Vikings shoulder the pressure is head coach Matt Anderson who is in his second year at the helm. Assisting Anderson will be Brett Wilker who has been with the program for five years, along with volunteer coach Scott Herrmann.

What a year Expectations were high last year, with a strong team full of varsity experience. In fact, Decorah returned six athletes with time on the varsity courts.

Putting together the right athletes in the right slots, the Vikings found a groove in May. At the NEIC/WaMac conference meet they narrowly missed a clean sweep with six singles champions, two doubles titles and one double team finishing runner-up to win the combined conference meet title.

At the district meet, the Vikings were the district champions with 26 points. It was an all-Decorah finals match between Caden Branum and Daniel Skrade with Branum winning the title and both advancing to state individually as well.

In the round of 16 at state, the Vikings prevailed with a 5-0 win over Marion, but eventually fell to Dubuque Wahlert in the round of eight later the same day. In the individual state meet, Branum was the three seed while Skrade was unseeded. Skrade won his first match before falling into consolation play and getting eliminated.

Branum moved through the difficult bracket and ended his tournament against top-seeded Brady Horstmann of Cedar Rapids Xavier, winning set one 6-1, dropping set two 3-6 and finishing runner-up on a close third-set tie-breaker 7-6 (7-4).

With the close of the season came the graduation of Kolton Gossman, Wyatt Hackman, Brendan Hunter, Nolan Jacobsen, Grant Timm, William Wedl and August Witt.

Back on the attack While the Vikings graduated B. Hunter with extensive experience, the majority of their

varsity line-up remains intact and hungry for a trip to state.

Leading the way will be six letter winners.

Looking to put together another strong individual campaign will be junior Caden Branum who is working to improve on his runner-up finish last season. Daniel Skrade will also be working toward a return trip to the individual state tournament during his senior campaign.

Joining the duo will be fellow letter winners Landon Baker, Liam Chamberlain, Aidan Nalean-Carlson and Michael Njus.

Also looking to get on the court are seniors Leander Buettner, Carter Kowitz, Seth Thompson; juniors Lucas Arendt, Seth Bolson, Cody Carolan, Gabriel Hiner, Alex McGohan, Kadin Remick, Tim Round, Adam Walter; sophomores Aitor Cuevas, Ansel Kowitz, Andrew Kruger; and freshmen Kaesen Manhart, Tyler Novack, William Robinson.

“This is a very experienced team bringing six guys back with varsity experience. We finished in the top eight last year and look forward to seeing how the off-season hard work pays off,” said Coach Anderson. “They guys have big goals both as a team and individually. If they put the work in, I am confident those goals are within reach.”

While putting in the work is a slight concern for the coach, so is the weather and the ability to get enough matches for all the guys to gain experience. Looking at area teams, Coach Anderson points to Waverly-Shell Rock and Mason City as strong competitors.

Returning varsity netters on the 2023 Decorah boys tennis team are (l-r) Seth Bolson, Gabriel Hiner, Liam Chamberlain, Caden Branum, Landon Baker, Daniel Skrade, Aidan Nalean-Carlson and Michael Njus. (Photo courtesy of Tami Bohr)

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Decorah boys tennis schedule March 31 vs. Winona Senior, 4:30 p.m.

April 3 at Winona Cotter, 4:30 p.m.

April 4 vs. Independence, 4 p.m.

April 8 vs. Mounds Park Academy (Luther), 1 p.m.

April 13 at Clear Lake, 10 a.m.

April 14 at Aplington-Parkersburg, 4:30 p.m.

April 17 vs. Onalaska, 4:30 p.m.

April 20 at Waverly-SR, 2 p.m.

April 21 at Winona Senior, 4:30 p.m.

April 25 at Oelwein, 4 p.m.

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May 2 at Waverly-SR, 4:30 p.m.

May 4 vs. Columbus Catholic, 4 p.m.

May 8 at Districts (TBA), 9 a.m.

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Senior tennis players set to lead Decorah in the 2023 season are (l-r) Carter Kowitz, Landon Baker, Daniel Skrade and Michael Njus. (Photo courtesy of Tami Bohr)

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