May 9, 2024

Thursday, May 9, 2024

Vol. 159, Issue 19

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DHS junior focuses on helping classmates with ‘Laptops Without Borders’ program

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Jack Sovern has received several donations for his “Laptops Without Borders” initiative at Decorah Community Schools. Sovern is shown presenting the first refurbished computers to a few of his DHS classmates, seated from left: Agustina Martin, Guisela Pastor and Fatima Solovi. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Roz Weis)

Laptop donations welcome

By Roz Weis A Decorah High School junior has taken his passion for rebuilding computers and started a new program to help put technology into the hands of fellow students.

Jack Sovern, a 16-year-old junior at DHS, said he noticed some of his family members owned laptops that were gathering dust. He said he eventually came up with an idea to put them in the hands people who could use them – his classmates.

Sovern, the son of Eric Sovern and Shannon Horton of Decorah, is advocating for digital inclusion in the community by his initiative he calls “Laptops Without Borders.”

He shared, “Having grown up surrounded by technology, I believe in equal access to the internet, a sentiment shared by the United Nations in 2016 when it recognized internet access as a human right.”

Sovern continued, “While many in our town take this right for granted, some, especially recent immigrants, face barriers, particularly during the summer when school-provided computers become unavailable. To bridge this digital divide, I launched a project to refurbish old, unused laptops.”

Sovern’s interest in technology started at a young age.

“Ever since I was four or five years old I’ve been using computers. First, it started with my father when we were playing games together. Then, it was in middle school, where I built my own computer from parts I purchased. Now, I’ve been working on fixing computers for more than five

A newly-acquired building on Water Street is being restored for forging classes at Vesterheim Folk Art School. (submitted)

years, and I’ve been getting better and better,” he said.

“My family has known I’m interested in computers for a long time, and every time they have an old laptop, they give it to me. At some point, whenever I received a computer I would just stack it in the closest … Then one day I was walking home and thinking about the interesting things I can do with my computers, and figured out I should donate them somewhere.”

His idea developed from that point.

“I remembered that there are new immigrants in the high school, and I realized I should be donating (the laptops) to them,” he continued.

Sovern’s mom put him in touch with Margaret Betteridge, a former educator at Decorah schools and a member of the Immigrant Working Group in town. The group works to welcome new immigrants to the area and helps get them on their feet.

Betteridge introduced the idea to the group, and it was met with much support.

He cleans and refurbishes the donated laptops himself, and his mom helps with the cleaning. He recently presented the first of the laptops to several students in the ELL (English Language Learn-

er) classes at DHS. So far, Soverns says he’s received a lot of support in his efforts.

“People have been e-mailing me and texting me with donations. Every bit helps and I appreciate everyone who donates.” Sovern said.

His goal is giving computers to every ELL student at high school and middle school in Decorah, and then perhaps expanding the program to the Postville area.

How to donate Community members who have laptops they are no longer using can donate them and the unit’s chargers. Sovern will securely wipe all data from them. He also will clean, repair and refurbish them, finally donating them to people in need in Decorah and the surrounding areas. These computers will be loaded with educational software, productivity apps, a web browser, and many other tools, including a user-friendly software installer.

To coordinate donations, contact Sovern at 563-419-1114 or decorahlaptops@gmail.com.

More information can be found at qrco.de/decorah-laptop.

Vesterheim to restore Water Street building

Vesterheim, the National Norwegian-American Museum and Folk Art School, purchased a building in downtown Decorah in January, with a goal to support its folk art education programs and operations, including a new forging classroom.

Located at 418 W. Water Street, across Mechanic Street from Vesterheim’s Westby-Torgerson Education Center, this building recently housed the Northeast Iowa Montessori School, which has relocated to a property on South Avenue in Decorah. Longtime Decorah residents will recall the building was formerly Christian Camera.

A Vesterheim spokesperson said that preliminary engineering analysis has been completed,

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Iowa Rotocast wins Freeport Club 45’s Hansen addresses Decorah City Council on flag policy parcel with $300,000 bid

By Zach Jensen The dispute over whether or not the county should sell a piece of floodway fringe property in Freeport came to an end Monday morning, when Winneshiek County Supervisor Chair Dan Langreck opened the only bid on the property. That bid from Iowa Rotocast Plastics, Inc. (IRP) was $300,000 for the land; $90,000 more than the minimum bid established by the Board of Supervisors on April 1.

The bid was opened after the public hearing, held during its May 6 regular meeting, for which

about 20 members of the public attended, with eight that voiced opinions against the sale. After the bid was accepted by the supervisors, the public’s fears were laid to rest when IRP representatives in the audience stated the company plans to install a solar field at the site.

That was the company’s intention since it approached the county about purchasing the 7.21 acre parcel over six months ago. However, since

By Denise Lana Monday’s council meeting opened to a nearly full house of community members and residents who turned out to hear and speak on numerous topics. Club 45 head, Thomas Hansen came forth to address the council regarding the recent incident where Hansen was charged with violating city code when he affixed a Gadsden flag, which reads “Don’t Tread on Me” to the light pole in front of Club 45 in downtown Decorah. Hansen was found not guilty April 27 by a Winneshiek County magistrate judge, and in response, he took the opportunity to address

the council at the start of Monday’s meeting.

Hansen said he believed the council was using the court to block the freedom of speech of someone with whom the council disagrees. He said the city was also violating his freedom of speech by not allowing him to hang a flag of his choosing from city-owned light poles.

Hansen was vehement when demanding the city change its flag policy to reflect the city’s special

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Envirothon Team DNR first again at state Team heads to New York for international competition this summer Two Decorah Envirothon teams recently competed in the state contest held at Jester State Park near Saylorville. And for the second year in a row, Decorah High School team DNR will advance to the International Envirothon Contest in Geneva, N.Y., July 28-Aug. 3. DHS team Skabush earned a second place at state, making this the first year Decorah teams took home first and second place at state level.

The DHS teams qualified for state competition by achieving very high scores at regional competition.

Along with 13 other Iowa teams, they vied for the state title and a trip to the International Envirothon Contest.

Team DNR finished first at state competition, earning an expense-paid trip to New York to represent Iowa in international competition. Members include Lucas Arendt, Connor Evelsizer, Gabriel Hiner, Anders Lovstuen and Aiden Nalean-Carlson.

Team DNR had the outright high score in the Aquatics, Forestry, Soils and Oral Speech categories.

Team Skabush finished in second place at state.

Members include Henry Weis, Nathan Swarbrick, Alex McGohan, Riley Berns and Carson Bohner, who won the Current Issue category and finished with high scores in each of the other categories.

The Envirothon is a team competition for high school students, testing their knowledge of the natural world around them. In the field and classroom, teams of five students are challenged to use their knowledge and critical thinking skills to conduct hands-on investigations, solve real-life scenarios, and answer questions covering five categories: Aquatics, Forestry, Soils, Wildlife and a current topic.

This year’s current topic, “Renewable Energy for a Sustainable Future,” required each five-member team to prepare and present a speech outlining a designed plan with recommendations and possible solutions to meet the current topic challenges.

“I am very proud to say that 60 awesome Decorah High School students participated in the Envirothon program this year,” said advisor Larry Berland.

“They offer hope for the Earth’s environment.”

Decorah High School Envirothon Team DNR earned first place at the state contest and will advance to the International Envirothon Contest in Geneva, N.Y., this summer. (submitted)

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Charlotte Harman exchanged letters with Marilyln Bassford. (Driftless Multimedia photos by Roz Weis)

Envirothon

Evelyn Crain is pictured with her pen pal Connie Schmitt.

RSVP Pen Pals meet Third graders at St. Benedict School and Carrie Lee Elementary School met their pen pals in person last week. Students had been exchanging letters with RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) participants throughout the year and were excited to finally meet the people they had been writing. The program gives students an opportunity to practice the art of letter writing, increases reading and writing skills, and fosters social skills and involvement. To learn more about the Northeast Iowa RSVP program efforts, contact Director Deana Hageman at 563-277-5181 or visit www.decorahlibrary.org/ rsvp. (Driftless Multimedia photos by Roz Weis)

Team Skabush finished in second place at the state Envirothon contest. Members include Henry Weis, Nathan Swarbrick, Alex McGohan, Riley Berns and Carson Bohner, who won the Current Issue category and finished with high scores in each of the other categories. Full story on page 1.

‘Plantpalooza’ event at Aase Haugen May 11 Valentina Munoz-Campos is all smiles with her pen pal Ruth Palmer.

Aase Haugen will host “Plantpalooza” on Saturday, May 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Aase Haugen on Ohio Street in Decorah. Staff, volunteers, master gardeners and local businesses are donating plants and seedlings to the fundraiser. Free will donations for the plants will go to the Aase Haugen Garden Fund for this year’s planting and upkeep. To donate plants or seedlings, contact Aase Haugen Activities Supervisor Andrea Hexom to arrange the donation at 563-382-3603 extension 143 or andrea.hexom@aasehaugen.com.

Decorah to Hansen found not guilty celebrate 175 years after September 2023 ‘The Art and Crafts of Ancient Scandinavia’ reception May 11

Celebrate Vesterheim’s newest exhibit, “The Art and Crafts of Ancient Scandinavia,” Saturday, May 11, at 1 p.m., with a special reception and presentation in Vesterheim Commons by exhibit artist Sven Lindauer.

Lindauer is an artist, author and publisher, and the former Official Historical Artist for the U.S. Marshal Service National Museum and for National Geographic television.

The exhibit, with free museum admission for the reception, showcases original oil paintings with specially carved frames,

all created by Lindauer, focused on Viking scenes, handcrafts and landscapes. The models in the paintings are real people that Lindauer encountered in everyday life. The mood, materials and decorative motifs of the frames reflect each artwork individually.

A free webinar presentation with Lindauer will be held via Zoom June 9,at 1 p.m. Additionally, Lindauer will demonstrate his painting during Nordic Fest July 26-27. Find details at vesterheim.org.

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Heirloom Plant Sale May 10-11, 2024 10 AM to 5 PM

Lillian Goldman Visitors Center 3074 North Winn Road Decorah, Iowa 52101 (563) 382-6104 or (563) 382-5990 seedsavers.org

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Stacey Gossling of the Winneshiek County Historical Society reported Monday that a celebration marking Decorah’s 175th anniversary will be held beginning June 15 at 10 a.m., in Decorah. Gossling said the historical society, along with the Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce, Decorah Historic Preservation and the Visitor’s Bureau are teaming up to host celebratory events throughout the day. Gossling noted the

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City Council event application that states, “Any community-oriented organization … may request that the city fly special flags.” Hanson ended his speech by declaring his intent to file a request to have flags displayed this fall for Club 45’s Constitution Day Celebration, and he warned the council that he would be filing a federal lawsuit against the city if they did not honor his request.

In addition to Hansen, three residents addressed council regarding the flag policy — all three agreeing that the current flag policy should be rescinded, and the only flags allowed to be flown in Decorah represent all the taxpayers — the Iowa State flag and the U.S. flag.

See Zach Jensen’s article on the Hansen case in this week’s edition of the Public Opinion.

continued from front which represents $260,000 of the 2024 budget, was passed unanimously by council. The approved proposal received from Jon Schubbe Consulting will include a map of trails according to difficulty, feature locations and wayfinding signs.

Billable rates for the design services will not exceed $28,770.

• The council approved 6-1 the first reading of ordinance that would amend storm water management so it is in compliance with state code. Recently, the State of Iowa adopted a bill that would prohibit cities being more restrictive than state level. For this reason, according to City Manager Travis Goedken, Decorah can only have a storm water management requirement that controls the five-year runoff event.

• The council will be focusing on wayfinding ideas soon, specifically focusing on bringing more attention to businesses located off the main street.

• The council will meet with the Parks and Recreation Board to discuss the desire to change the board from being elected to appointed. The meeting date is still pending.

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City ‘disappointed,’ not changing flag policy

By Zach Jensen A Decorah man is feeling great after a municipal infraction case against him was dismissed late last month.

Thomas Hansen was facing charges stemming from Decorah City allegations that he violated City Code on Sept. 16, 2023, when he affixed the famous Gadsden flag, which reads “Don’t Tread on Me,” to the city light pole in front of Club 45 in downtown Decorah. Specifically, Hansen was charged with violating Decorah City Code 12.20.080 and 12.20.120 regarding sidewalk displays and City Code 17.16.120(D) for displaying a sign on public property without the appropriate permit.

In an April 27 filing, Magistrate Judge Nathaniel Moonen found Hansen not guilty of both charges and subsequently dismissed the case against him.

“The judge made the decision that I was not guilty, and he dismissed all the charges against me,” Hansen said. “It feels great. Our Decorah City Council spends an enormous amount of time claiming what a diverse and inclusive city this is, but that’s only if you fit into their political parameters. If not, they’ll try to shut you down, and in this case, they lost, so it’s time that they live up to their word.”

Decorah City Administrator Travis Goedken didn’t share Hansen’s enthusiasm.

“We are disappointed in the outcome, and we’re talking about the city’s options moving forward,” Goedken said.

“What’s ironic is that Mr. Hansen could have been charged with trespass, and that was the original charge that we filed. We amended it, because trespassing also carries a criminal (charge) with it, and we didn’t want to have to go that route. Hindsight may be 20/20 on that.”

Goedken was referring to the fact that in a Sept. 21, 2023, court filing, Hansen was originally charged with trespassing on city property. But, because the city didn’t want Hansen to face criminal charges for the violation, Goedken said the city amended the charges on Oct. 30, 2023, to reflect the two aforementioned municipal infractions that don’t carry criminal charges.

“This has never been about the Pride parade,” Hansen said.

“I’ve always been supportive of that, and it’s always been about treating everyone equally and letting everyone fly their flags during their celebrations, which they do with Nordic Fest and Syttende Mai, Luther College and anything to do with the Decorah High School. If they want to preach equality, they have to live up to their words.”

Hansen said that for three

years, he and his supporters applied for a permit to display their flags for their annual Constitution Day parade. However, he also said that he was turned down for a permit each of those three years, which is why he took the initiative and displayed the flags on the flagpole in September 2023 — without a permit.

“What he’s touting is that the dismissal of the charge against him shows that the city’s flag policy is illegal,” Goedken said.

“The city’s flag policy was never a question in the matter of this court case. The question was whether or not he was in violation of those sections of the city code; not the flag policy.”

According to Judge Moonen’s April 27 decision, the chief reason Hansen’s charges were dismissed was because he claimed to be acting as a private citizen, when he affixed the flags to the city’s flagpole and not as a merchant – while the city codes he had allegedly violated, according to the October amended charges, were reportedly written for merchants in Decorah’s business district.

“We don’t define ‘Merchant’, and that’s part of the issue,” Goedken said. “I believe that Judge Moonen took up, in his decision that [Hansen] was acting as a private citizen and not as a merchant. As I pointed out in the court room, our city code also refers to our mayor as ‘He’, but our mayor is Lorraine Borowski. So, sometimes, the city code has to be interpreted, including what describes a merchant downtown.”

Hansen said that if the same situation arises, and his qualms with the city’s flag policy aren’t satisfactorily resolved, he is open to the possibility of repeating the alleged offense that landed him in court in the first place. However, in his April 27 decision, Judge Moonen said “Placing of the flag may be considered a trespass, but that charge is not before the court” – because of the city’s amended accusations.

“I’m assuming that if a situation similar to what was done in the past happens again, Trespassing would still be applicable,” Goedken said. “And, I’m sure the city will still be viewed as the big, evil giant, trying to silence the people.”

“I’m asking everyone to show up Monday night, for the city council meeting, because I will be asking the city council to change their flag policy,” Hansen said, referring to the May 6 council meeting. “Hopefully, this will be a little push for the city. Hopefully, this decision gives everyone the courage to stand up for their rights and their liberties.”

Goedken said the city won’t be changing its flag policy.

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NICC Calmar campus commencement May 9 NMP announces cast for hit bluegrass

Northeast Iowa Community College announced its commencement ceremonies will be held Thursday, May 9, at 7 p.m., at Luther College’s Center for Faith & Life in Decorah.

The ceremony will include Fall 2023, Spring 2024 and Summer 2024 graduates with approximately 135 graduates

participating. The event is free and open to the public.

Dennis Ford, vice president and general manager of Norplex-Micarta in Postville, will deliver the keynote address.

Ford has more than 40 years of international business experience and decades of leadership in the advanced manufacturing

sector.

Peyton Luehmann, May 2024 Dairy Science Technology and Animal Science May graduate, will give the student remarks.

This spring, Luehmann, of Lewiston, Minn., was named to the USA Today’s All-USA Academic Team, one of only 20 students recognized nationally.

Lissie draws crowd to celebrate Kinderhaus’ anniversary Local favorite indie pop artist Lissie drew a crowd of nearly 200 people to Impact Coffee May 4 to benefit Kinderhaus and celebrate the school’s 15th anniversary. (Driftless Multimedia photo

by Zach Jensen)

Sharon Hageman

Sharon K. Hageman, 82, of Waukon and formerly of Frankville, passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Good Samaritan Center in Waukon.

Sharon Kay Hageman was Sharon born Nov. 24, Hageman 1941, in LeRoy, Minn., the daughter of D. Clair and Viola Louise (Tieskotter) Palmer. Throughout her life, she lived in Ostrander, Minn., and Freeport, Frankville, Decorah and Waukon. Sharon attended the one-room schoolhouse in Freeport before going to Decorah High School.

As a young child, Sharon loved the woods; she and brother and her best friend, Daryl would escape there whenever they were able. As an adult, she loved going to the woods to dig up wildflowers, always keeping a shovel and bucket in her car for such occasions. Also in her youth, Sharon liked riding with her dad on his Decorah milk route, helping deliver bottled milk, and became active in 4-H as well. In 4-H, she made a lifelong friend with Edna Mae Thompson, the group leader.

While still a teenager, Sharon shared an apartment with three or four other young women and worked at a Decorah restaurant. One of her roommates, Rita, would later become her sister-in-law; as the other girls wanted to go out and have fun, Rita would say she still needed to write to her brother Roman

Hubert Teslow

Hubert Teslow, 85, of Decorah, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024, at his home in Decorah surrounded by his family.

Hubert was born on May 25, 1938, to Henry and Ethel Mae Teslow in Decorah.

Hubert Teslow He graduated from Decorah High School in 1956. Shortly after graduating, he joined the Army.

Upon his return, he worked as a draftsman for Deco Products for forty-one years. He was also a volunteer fireman for 16 years for the Decorah Fire Dept.

Hubie married Mary (Hovden) Cornelius on Oct. 17, 1970. Together they raised four children.

Throughout Hubie’s life he enjoyed many sports and was good at them all. His favorites were playing basketball, softball, bowling, golf and cards. He even won a tournament or two.

He enjoyed listening to music but always said he couldn’t dance. After retirement in 2003, he traveled to visit his kids and spent many winters playing on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. Hubie was diagnosed

musical ‘Bright Star’ New Minowa Players is bringing the hit Broadway musical “Bright Star” to Decorah this summer.

Directors said the show is the perfect summer musical: a sweeping story of love and redemption set in the American South in the 1920s and 1940s, supported by the bright and authentic sound of bluegrass music.

The production is inspired by a true story, and features a Tony-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell.

“BRIGHT STAR” will be performed at the Decorah High School Auditorium on June 27, 28, and 29, at 7 p.m. and June 30, at 2 p.m.

The show will be co-directed

by Sheryl Scheffert and David Mendez, with Julia Wharton serving as music director and Tanya O’Connor as costumer.

Rehearsals are already underway with a stellar cast of local talent.

The show starts with literary

editor Alice Murphy (Sarah Brandt) announcing that it is finally time to tell the painful story of her past. Billy Cane (Carston Krieg) is a returning soldier and aspiring writer.

When reuniting with his father, Daddy Cane (Matt Spencer), he learns that his mother has died while he was away. Billy’s childhood friend Margo Crawford (Emily Schmidt) supports

to read so it was especially sad when she could no longer see well enough to do so. Though struggling with Alzheimer’s in her final years, she kept her sense humor and was kind, caring, and thoughtful of others.

Seldom able to remember people or events from her past or day to day, Sharon still loved music and would sing along, remembering all the lyrics.

Sharon is survived by three children: Janice (Charles) Berg of Waukon, John (Deana) Hageman of Decorah, and Julie (Dave) Hageman Bell of Waukon; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters: Mary Ellen (Paul) Farley of Waukon and Linda (Gerry) Johnson of Decorah; four brothers: Daryl (Dorothy) Palmer of E. Olympia, Wash., Jim (Alice) Palmer of Castalia, Harlan (Diane) Palmer of Burr Oak, and Kevin (Sharon Phinney) Palmer of Shelton, Wash; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; infant daughter, Jennifer; her husband, Roman

in 2013; infant grandson, Jonah Hageman; brother, David Palmer; sister, Lois Matter; mother and father-in-law, John T. and Elizabeth Hageman; sistersin-law: Agnes Bottema, Rita Menne, Ida Hageman and Diane Hageman; and brothers-in-law: Joe Menne, Theodore Hageman, Leo Hageman and Richard Matter.

Memorial services will be Thursday, May 16, at 11 a.m., at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Decorah. Burial will be at Freeport Cemetery. Friends may greet the family from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services Thursday at church.

Honorary urnbearers are Sharon’s grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nephew, Lincoln Matter.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to WinnMed Hospice in Decorah or to Freeport Cemetery.

Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.martinfunerals. com.

Obituaries Hageman, who was in the Army.

To help get them out the door quicker, Sharon started writing to Roman instead so Rita could get ready to go. Eventually, Sharon and Roman became pen pals themselves, later meeting and falling in love. On January 2, 1960, they married at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Decorah and became the parents of: Janice, John, Jennifer (who died in infancy) and Julie. As a young couple, they socialized with other couples, going dancing and playing cards at each other’s houses while the kids played together. In Freeport, Sharon also met other young housewives for coffee at each other’s house, again while the kids played.

Sharon held various jobs including working at Ostrander’s restaurant in Decorah and cooking for Livingoods in Frankville and at Oneota Country Club near Freeport. She also waitressed at Mabe’s Pizza in Decorah and was co-owner of So Country, Sew Original. Sharon spent many hours sewing and gifting embroidered items and crafted with her daughter Jan for 20 years, selling items to shops and at shows. They often did as much laughing as sewing while watching the grandkids.

She was a member of St. Benedict’s Catholic Church and Rosary Society, the Frankville Fireflies, Frankville Street Light Association and was vice president of the Freeport Cemetery Association.

An avid gardener, Sharon canned most of her produce. She enjoyed baking for her family and often when her kids got off the school bus, they could smell

the homemade buns cooling on the kitchen table. She also made the best watermelon pickles.

Sharon was very patriotic, having her husband and many family members serve in the military and during wartime.

She was always willing to help others, holding no judgement, and was especially compassionate with seniors. Sharon enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, having adventures and sparking their imaginations.

She was organized and neat, saving cherished keepsakes and memories. She took great pride in how her house was decorated, designing her own creations using refurbished and repurposed treasures found while thrifting and antiquing with her two daughters. Holidays were especially fun for her to decorate for and have all the family together. Halloween was her favorite and she loved dressing up and helping others with homemade costumes.

Most people don’t realize that Sharon was fluent in a foreign language. Roman would tell the kids that Mom was talking in her sleep; when asked what she said, he responded, “I don’t know; she was talking in Chinese.”

Once when her doctor was rehoming a small dog, Sharon took it home and told Roman that they were just watching it for a couple of weeks while the doctor was on vacation. Of course, they both fell in love with the dog, so she got to stay.

Her favorite place for peace and quiet was either on a porch swing or at the picnic table reading, enjoying nature and maybe having a treat of an Almond Joy or popcorn. Sharon loved

with atypical Parkinsonism and this illness took those things he loved away from him. However, he found joy and happiness watching Westerns with his daughters and game shows with his wife. Winn Med Home Health brought new faces for him to see. Hubie enjoyed his OT time with Stacey. Nurse Keegan, as well as Stacey and Toni, always brought a smile to his face. They helped him enjoy his life again. Hubie loved his family and was a great father.

The way his eyes lit up when he smiled and laughed will forever be missed.

Hubie is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary; daughters: Keri Cornelius, Decorah, Dawn (Richard) Mall, Long Beach, Calif., and Pam (Todd) Schorzmann, Helena, Ala.; brother, George (Gail) Price, Rochester, Minn.; brothers and sisters-in-law: Kathy Teslow, Marvin Hovden, Ina Hovden, Sarah Otteson, Kate Hovden, Georgiann (DuWayne) Schweinefus and Dorothy (Larry) Brooks.

He was preceded in death by his son, Curt Cornelius; parents, Henry and Ethel Mae Teslow; brother, Don Teslow; sister, Audrey Hahn; father and mother-in-law, Adolph and Myrtle

Nordsving; brothers and sistersin-law: John (Kay) Regan, Carmen Hovden, Donald Hovden, Donna Hovden Don Graves and Dave Otteson.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, May 9, at 6 p.m., at Helms Funeral Home at 306 E. Water Street in Decorah with Rev. Michael Wilker presiding.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. ,until the time of service at the funeral home on Thursday.

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him in submitting his stories to the local newspaper, The Asheville Southern Journal. This is where he meets Alice.

The meeting triggers many memories in Alice. She recalls her teenage love affair with Jimmy Ray Dobbs (Alex Rosenow), which was interrupted by both sets of parents: Daddy Murphy (Jonathan Struve), Mama Murphy (Eva Brummel), and Mayor Josiah Dobbs (Rick Scheffert). Yet the relationship had consequences. Alice has tried to repress the memories for years, but they bubble to the surface, and now she must know: What really happened?

The heartfelt bluegrass music helps move the story forward to the final revelation.

There are many other named roles in the show, including: Florence (Alison Blake), Edna (Annika Krieg), Daryl (Lucas Hanson), Lucy (Indigo Fish), Stanford (Jon Thompson), Max (Earl Lienau), Government Clerk (Hallie Johnson), Dr. Nordquist (Elise Bennett), LeAnn (Taylor Vick), Mary (Nessa Kane), Well-Dressed Woman (Violet Hatfield), Young Daddy Cane (Alison Blake), and Stationmaster (Sydney Landstrom). Joining them in the ensemble are Alex Kane, Jenna Hartz, Kelly Johnson, and Emma Cline.

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ROSALIE RAST, 87, of Mason City and formerly of Sumner, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at the Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center in Mason City. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 10, at 1 p.m., at Calmar Lutheran Church with Rev. Daryl Thompson officiating.

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Decorah Middle School Kennedy Honors Orchestra Music programming at Decorah Schools The music programming at Decorah Community School District is extensive and broad, reaching all students in one aspect or another. For students from Transition Kindergarten through 12th grade, it provides a diverse range of opportunities for students to engage with music. Options include participation in instrumental and vocal ensembles such as band, orchestra, and chorus. The focus of the program is on nurturing fundamental skills in music literacy, instrumental and vocal technique, and artistic expression. By developing these skills, students are empowered to actively create, perform, and make meaningful connections through music, enhancing their daily lives and deepening their appreciation for music. Additionally, collaborations with composers and community outreach initiatives enrich students’ experiences, nurturing their creativity, leadership skills, and sense of social responsibility. The program’s holistic approach aims to not only develop musicianship but also cultivate character and a lifelong appreciation for the arts.

At the elementary schools, every child is involved. Each grade has a music class lead by Sarah Schacherer (TK2nd grade) and Sarah Zbornik (3rd /4th grade), which offers opportunities to sing and play various instruments. At the middle school, students can choose to be involved in chorus, orchestra and/ or band.

Each grade has their own chorus, led

by Dean Beckman, orchestra, led by Jennifer Larson, and band, including a Middle School Jazz Band, led by Emily Hahn.

When they reach the high school, there are more opportunities for music through various choirs, bands and orchestras.

Jason Rausch leads Ninth Grade Choir, Viking Chorus, Concert Choir, Frottola Singers and Madrigal Singers. Matt Cody and Dustin Bliven

are the Band Directors, leading Pride of the Vikings Marching Band, 7 O’Clock Jazz Band, Jazz 2, Concert Band and Percussion Ensemble. Nicole Cody is the director for our two high school orchestras, 9/10 Chamber Orchestra, 11/12 Chamber Orchestra (when combined they are called the Decorah High School Orchestra (for the combined 9-12 group).

In addition to the regularly scheduled concerts of each of these groups, several times throughout the year, Decorah students have the opportunity to share performances through many different special events. At the middle school, these include the 6th grade Operetta and the 7th-8th grade Pops Concert, and Night of the Notables. At the high school, the orchestras offer Harvest Moon, the Jazz Bands offer the Jazz Coffee House, and the Frottola and Madrigal Singers offer the Madrigal Dinner and Performance Arts Showcases (alternating years).

Each of these ticketed events involve meals or refreshments to enjoy while students perform. In addition to all this, the speech and drama program at the high school joins with the music program to offer a High School Musical or High School Variety show (alternating years).

Finally there are various opportunities for students to compete for various spots in large honor bands, orchestras and choirs, including All State. There are also Solo and Ensemble Contests and

Large Group Music Festivals.

All in all, the music program at Decorah Community School District reaches all our students to varying degrees and we are ever grateful to all the staff who work daily (and many evenings!) to make this happen.

Music programming: • Tk-12 music • TK-4th grade music • 5th -8th grade Chorus • 5th-8th grade Orchestra • 5th-8th grade Band • Middle School Jazz Band • High school choirs: Ninth Grade Choir, Viking Chorus, Concert Choir, Frottola Singers, Madrigal Singers • High school bands: Pride of the Vikings Marching Band, 7 O’Clock Jazz Band, Jazz 2, & Concert Band, Percussion Ensemble • High school orchestras- 9/10 Chamber Orchestra, 11/12 Chamber Orchestra, Decorah High School Orchestra At Decorah Community School District, there are many concerts for each grade (Tk-12), choir, orchestra and band during the year. In addition to all these

regular concerts, there are many special events that happen! These include • K-4 Fight Song performance at a home football game • 6th grade operetta each April • Pops concert (7th & 8th grade) each May • Night of the Notables by the middle school orchestras • Harvest Moon by the high school orchestra each October • Jazz Coffee house by the high school jazz bands in March • Madrigal Dinner by the Madrigal and Frottola Singers (every other year in January) • Performance Arts Showcase by the Madrigal and Frottola Singers (every other year in January) • High School Musical (every other year in November) • High School Variety show (every other year in November) • All State auditions in September with All State performance in November • Solo and Ensemble Contests in March • Large Group Music Festival in May

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Other business • A public hearing was held on the vacation of County Roads 938, 1271 and 1561. It was decided that County Auditor Ben Steines will communicate further with property owners.

• A public hearing to discuss a FY24 budget amendment will be held Tuesday, May 28, at 9:30 a.m., at the courthouse annex.

• Leases were approved for three tenants in the new Winneshiek County Community Services building. Spectrum Network, Inc. and the Decorah Community Food Pantry will pay $2,000 per month each, and Toys Go ‘Round will pay $500 per month. NEI3A is still negotiating with the county.

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• Steve Johnson of the Historic Preservation Commission requested that the supervisors proclaim May as Historic Preservation Month, which the supervisors unanimously approved.

Johnson also requested special recognition for Marlene Fensterman, Decorah, for her 25 years of volunteering as the Iowa Barn Foundation representative; traveling thousands of miles and talking to hundreds of landowners about the importance of preserving their barns.

• County IT and GIS Director John Lubke will be making an offer to a candidate for System Administrator.

• After hearing from two members of the public, the supervisors approved a motion to allow metal detector hobbyists to practice their trade on county property as long as they contact the county auditor ahead of time and share the location and time at which the detecting will be done.

• WinnMed’s Ben Stevens and Steve Slessor asked the county for a temporary parking area amid its current construction project.

The supervisors unanimously approved the request.

The next meeting of the Winneshiek County Supervisors will be held at 9:30 a.m., May 13, at the courthouse annex.

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5-12 Instrumental Music (Band) Teacher Decorah Community School District has an opening for 5-12 instrumental music (band) teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. We are seeking a charismatic, collaborative, and creative individual to join a vertically aligned 5-12 instrumental music team. Responsibilities would include 5-12 small group instruction, direct 5th grade band, 6th grade band, and Middle School jazz band.

Additionally, the individual would assist with 7th and 8th grade band, high school concert band, sectionals, co-direct marching band, and summer lessons.

PERFORMANCE & ENSEMBLE MANAGEMENT • Organize and conduct regular band rehearsals, sectionals, and performances to develop students’ musical skills, ensemble techniques, and performance etiquette.

• Select appropriate repertoire that challenges and inspires students while showcasing their talents and fostering a sense of pride and accomplishment.

• Coordinate logistics for concerts, festivals, competitions, and other performance opportunities, including scheduling, transportation, and equipment setup.

VERTICAL ALIGNMENT & COLLABORATIVE TEACHING • Collaborate with K-12 music PLC and associate 5-12 Band instructors.

• Establish clear communication channels and opportunities for collaboration with colleagues to facilitate a cohesive and integrated approach to music education.

• Participate in professional development activities and workshops to stay informed about best practices in music education and instructional strategies.

CHARISMATIC RECRUITMENT & RETENTION • Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract new students to the 5th grade band program • Cultivate positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and community members to promote enthusiasm and support for the band program.

• In collaboration with colleagues, realize and implement retention initiatives to engage and retain students in the band program.

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• Foster a supportive, inclusive, and safe learning environment where students feel encouraged.

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Public Notices IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR WINNESHIEK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARY ELIZABETH JONES, DECEASED. PROBATE NO. ESPR 016290 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Mary Elizabeth Jones, Deceased, who died on or about November 7, 2023: You are hereby notified that on April 22, 2024, the Last Will and Testament of Mary Elizabeth Jones, deceased, bearing date of November 28, 2006, was admitted to probate in the above-named Court and that Timothy M. Jones 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 April 22, 2024.

Timothy M. Jones, Executor of Estate 245 Pendleton Ave. Palm Beach, FL 33480 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: May 9, 2024 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion May 2 & 9, 2024 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR WINNESHIEK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Donalee Burns, DECEASED. PROBATE NO. ESPR 016293 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Donalee Burns, Deceased, who died on or about April 17, 2024: You are hereby notified that on May 3, 2024, the undersigned was appointed administrator of the estate.

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

Dated on May 3, 2024.

Dena Bentley, Administrator of the Estate 713 4th Avenue East Cresco, IA 52136 Nathaniel William Schwickerath, ICIS#: AT0007110 Attorney for the Administrator Schwickerath, P.C. 2069 170th Street New Hampton, IA 50659 Date of second publication: May 16, 2024 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion May 9 & 16, 2024 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR WINNESHIEK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GARY E. RYANT, DECEASED. PROBATE NO. ESPR 016295 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Gary E. Ryant, Deceased, who died on or about March 30, 2024: You are hereby notified that on May 3, 2024, the undersigned was appointed administrator of the estate.

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

Dated on May 3, 2024.

Jane A. Ryant, Administrator of the Estate 2307 County Road W14 Ridgeway, Iowa 52165 Nathaniel William Schwickerath, ICIS#: AT0007110 Attorney for the Administrator Schwickerath, P.C. 2069 170th Street New Hampton, IA 50659 Date of second publication: May 16, 2024 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion May 9 & 16, 2024 Winneshiek County is accepting applications for the appointment of Commissioner Board Member of the Winneshiek County Commission of Veterans Affairs Board. An applicant must be a veteran as defined in Iowa Code Section 35.1. Board Member applications available at winneshiekcounty.org, Winneshiek County Veterans Affairs Office or Auditors Office. Please return application and copy of all DD214’s to Winneshiek County Veterans Affairs or Auditors Office. Courthouse - 201 West Main, Decorah, IA 52101.

Applications are due by May 23rd.

Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion May 9, 16, & 23, 2024 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY OF DECORAH 2024 WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY UPGRADE PROJECT IS ELIGIBLE FOR A CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION FROM NEPA REVIEW. THIS PROJECT IS BEING FUNDED IN PART OR WHOLE BY SRF FUNDING. The proposed project was reviewed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for eligibility for a categorical exclusion from NEPA review specified in the 40 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) Part 6.204. The project meets all criteria described in the above reference, and it was determined that this project is eligible for a categorical exclusion. Consequently, a preliminary decision has been made that a Finding of No Significant Impact (FNSI) will not be prepared.

This action is taken on the basis of a careful review of supporting information that is on file at the DNR’s Des Moines, Iowa office.

The Categorical Exclusion documentation for this project is available online at https:// www.iowasrf.com/environmental-review/.

The DNR will not take any administrative action on the project for at least thirty (30) calendar days from the publication of this Notice. Persons disagreeing with the above environmental decision may submit comments to SRF-PC@dnr.iowa.gov during this period.

For further information, please contact Jean Mayne at Jean.Mayne@dnr.iowa.gov or 515491-7565.

Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion May 9, 2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission/ Regional Planning Affiliation 1 DRAFT SFY 2025 TRANSPORTATION PLANNING WORK PROGRAM (TPWP) The Transportation Policy Board for Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission (UERPC) / Regional Planning Affiliation 1 (RPA-1) will hold a public hearing at its upcoming meeting to receive comments on the draft RPA-1 Transportation Planning Work Program (TPWP) for state fiscal year (SFY) 2025. RPA-1 includes the Counties of Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, Howard, and Winneshiek in northeast Iowa. The RPA-1 TPWP document identifies the transportation planning and administrative tasks on which federal funding will be used over the course of the fiscal year that begins July 1, 2024.

The public hearing will take place during the RPA-1 Transportation Policy Board meeting to be held on Thursday, May 30th, 2024 at 11:00 a.m., at UERPC’s offices at 325 Washington Street, Decorah.

The draft TPWP is available for public review on UERPC’s website, uerpc.org. Written or verbal comments may be submitted prior to the public hearing to Aaron Detter, by mail at UERPC, 325 Washington Street, Decorah, IA 52101; by email at adetter@uerpc. org; or by phone at (563) 419-6126. In order to be considered by the RPA-1 Transportation Policy Board, comments must be received before May 29th, 2024.

Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion May 9, 2024

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR WINNESHIEK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ANITA MARIE LANSING, DECEASED PROBATE NO. ESPR 016291 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Anita Marie Lansing, Deceased, who died on or about April 9, 2024: You are hereby notified that on April 24, 2024, the Last Will and Testament Anita Marie Lansing, deceased, bearing date of April 13, 2001, and Codicil to Last Will of Testament dated February 26, 2008, were admitted to probate in the above-named Court and that Debra Stephey and Donald Lansing have been appointed executors of the estate. Any action to set aside the Will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the Will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the Clerk of the 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 April 24, 2024 Debra Stephey, Co-Executor of Estate 2166 Sussex Rd. Winter Park, FL 32792 Donald Lansing, Co-Executor of Estate 2605 Heather View Circle Marion, IA 52302 Andrew P. Nelson, ICIS#: AT0005669 Attorney for Executors Meyer, Lorentzen & Nelson 101 ½ E. Water Street P.O. Box 126 Decorah, IA 52101 Date of second publication: May 9, 2024 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion May 2 & 9, 2024

OFFICIAL NOTICE BEFORE THE UTILITIES BOARD OF THE STATE OF IOWA TO THE CITIZENS OF WINNESHIEK COUNTY, IOWA: Notice is given that Dairyland Power Cooperative, La Crosse, Wisconsin, pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 478, has filed a petition with the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) for extension of franchise to maintain and operate existing electric transmission lines setting forth the following as the maximum voltages, starting points, routes, and termini of the existing lines: EXHIBIT A 69,000V Nominal Voltage (72,500V Maximum Voltage) Electric Transmission Line Winneshiek County, Iowa The North endpoint of this North line segment is an existing Dairyland Power Cooperative (DPC) 69,000V nominal voltage, 72,500V maximum voltage electrical transmission line, located approximately 0.25 mile East of the NW corner of Section 8, T100N, R9W, of the 5th P.M., on the North line of Winneshiek County, Iowa, at a point on the Iowa/Minnesota State Line; the North terminus of this line is an existing Dairyland Power Cooperative (DPC) 69,000V nominal voltage, 72,500V maximum voltage Harmony Electrical Distribution Substation, located in the SE¼NE¼, Section 14, T101N, R10W, Fillmore County, Minnesota; the South endpoint of this North line segment is an existing Dairyland Power Cooperative (DPC) 69,000V nominal voltage, 72,500V maximum voltage electrical transmission line, located approximately 0.02 mile South and 0.01 mile West of the NE corner of Section 24, T98N, R8W, of the 5th P.M., Winneshiek County, Iowa; and the South terminus of this line is an existing ITC Midwest LLC (ITC), Decorah Electrical Transmission Substation, located in the SE¼-SW¼ and the SW¼-SE¼, Section 15, T98N, R8W, Winneshiek County, Iowa, within the city limits of Decorah, Iowa.

The North endpoint of this South line segment is an existing Dairyland Power Cooperative (DPC) 69,000V nominal voltage, 72,500V maximum voltage electrical transmission line, located approximately 0.1 mile South of the NW corner of Section 19, T98N, R7W, of the 5th P.M., Winneshiek County, Iowa; the North terminus of this line is an existing ITC Midwest LLC (ITC), Decorah Electrical Transmission Substation, located in the SE¼-SW¼ and the SW¼-SE¼, Section 15, T98N, R8W, Winneshiek County, Iowa, within the city limits of Decorah, Iowa; and the South endpoint/terminus of this South line segment is an existing MiEnergy Cooperative 69,000V nominal voltage, 72,500V maximum voltage Nordness Electrical Distribution Substation, located in the NE¼-SE¼, Section 11, T97N, R8W, of the 5th P.M., Winneshiek County, Iowa.

North Line Segment Beginning at a point being approximately 0.25 mile East of the NW corner of Section 8, T100N, R9W, of the 5th P.M., on the North line of Winneshiek County, Iowa, at a point on the Iowa/Minnesota State Line; thence South, on private right of way in the NW¼ of said Section 8, a distance of approximately 0.45 mile, to a point approximately 0.45 mile South of and 0.25 mile East of the NW corner of said Section 8; thence East, on private right of way along the east-west centerline in Sections 8, 9 and 10, T100N, R9W, of the 5th P.M., Winneshiek County, Iowa, crossing public road (County Highway W20) and (285th Avenue), a distance of approximately 2.23 miles, to a point approximately 0.50 mile North of and 0.50 mile East of the SW corner of said Section 10; thence South,

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on private right of way along the north-south centerline in Sections 10 and 15, T100N, R9W, of the 5th P.M., Winneshiek County, Iowa, crossing public road (County Highway A14), a distance of approximately 1.00 mile, to a point approximately 0.50 mile North of and 0.50 mile East of the SW corner of said Section 15; thence East, on private right of way along the east-west centerline in Sections 15, 14 and 13, T100N, R9W, of the 5th P.M., Winneshiek County, Iowa, and the east-west centerline in Section 18, T100N, R8W, of the 5th P.M., Winneshiek County, Iowa, crossing public road (U.S. Highway 52), 228th Avenue a distance of approximately 3.29 miles, to a point approximately 0.50 mile North of and 0.25 mile West of the SE corner of said Section 18; thence Southeasterly, on private right of way in the SE¼ of Section 18, T100N, R8W, of the 5th P.M., Winneshiek County, Iowa, crossing public road (Silent Brook Road), a distance of approximately 0.57 mile, to a point approximately 0.01 mile South of the NE corner of Section 19, T100N, R8W, of the 5th P.M., Winneshiek County, Iowa; thence South, on private right of way along the east line of Sections 19 and 30, T100N, R8W, of the 5th P.M., Winneshiek County, Iowa, a distance of approximately 1.50 miles, crossing public road 360th St., to a point approximately 0.50 mile South of the NE corner of said Section 30; thence East, on private right of way along the east-west centerline in Sections 29, 28 and 27, T100N, R8W, of the 5th P.M., Winneshiek County, Iowa, crossing public road (218th Avenue), (County Highway W34/North Winn Road) and (198th Avenue), a distance of approximately 2.57 miles, to a point approximately 0.50 mile North of and 0.57 mile East of the SW corner of said Section 27; thence Southeasterly, on private right of way in the SE¼ of Section 27, and in the NE¼, Section 34, T100N, R8W, of the 5th P.M., Winneshiek County, Iowa, a distance of approximately 0.84 mile, to a point approximately 0.25 mile South of the NE corner of said Section 34; thence South, on private right of way along the East line of Section 34, T100N, R8W, and the East line of Section 3, T99N, R8W, of the 5th P.M., Winneshiek County, Iowa, crossing public road (345th Street), a distance of approximately 0.75 mile, to a point approximately 0.02 mile South of the SE corner of said Section 34; thence Southeasterly, on private right of way in the NW¼ and the E½ of Section 2, the SW¼ of Section 1, and the N½ of Section 12, T99N, R8W, of the 5th P.M., Winneshiek County, Iowa, crossing public roads (Middle Hesper Road) and (337th Street), a distance of approximately 2.06 miles, to a point approximately 0.17 mile South of and 0.30 mile West of the NE corner of said Section 12; thence Southerly, on private right of way in the E½ of Section 12, the NE¼ of Section 13, T99N, R8W, of the 5th P.M., Winneshiek County, Iowa, crossing public roads (325th Street) and (County Highway W38/Locust Road), a distance of approximately 1.36 miles, to a point approximately 0.50 mile North of the SE corner of said Section 13; thence South on private right of way along the East line of Sections 13, 24, 25 and 36, T99N, R8W, of the 5th P.M., Winneshiek County, Iowa, crossing public roads (Middle Sattre Road) and (Canoe Ridge Road), a distance of approximately 3.50 miles, to a point approximately at the SE corner of said Section 36; thence continue South on private right of way in the NE¼ of Section 1, T98N, R8W, of the 5th P.M., Winneshiek County, Iowa, a distance of approximately 0.45 mile, to a point approximately 0.45 mile South of and 0.32 mile West of the NE corner of said Section 1; thence Southeasterly on private right of way in the E½ of Section 1, T98N, R8W, of the 5th P.M., Winneshiek County, Iowa, a distance of approximately 0.63 mile, to approximately the SE corner of said Section 1; thence South on private right of way along the West line of Sections 7 and 18, T98N, R7W, of the 5th P.M., Winneshiek County, Iowa, crossing public road (County Road A6W/River Road), a distance of approximately 1.98 miles, to a point approximately 0.02 mile North of the SE corner of Section 13, T98N, R8W, of the 5th P.M., Winneshiek County, Iowa; thence Southwesterly on private right of way in the SE¼ of Section 13 and the NE¼ of Section 24, T98N, R8W, of the 5th P.M., Winneshiek County, Iowa, a distance of approximately 0.04 mile, to a point approximately 0.02 mile South of and 0.01 mile West of the NE corner of said Section 24 and the South endpoint of the North segment.

South Line Segment Beginning at a point being approximately 0.1 mile South of the NW corner of Section 19, T98N, R7W, of the 5th P.M., Winneshiek County, Iowa; thence South, on private right of way along the West line of said Section 19, a distance of approximately 0.08 mile, to a point approximately 0.18 mile South of the NW corner of said Section 19; thence Southeasterly on private right of way in the W½ of Section 19, T98N, R7W, of the 5th P.M., Winneshiek County, Iowa, a distance of approximately 0.86 mile, to a point approximately 0.13 mile North of and 0.52 mile East of the SW corner of said Section 19, crossing public road (County Road A52/Old Stage Road); thence South, on private right of way along the north-south centerline in Section 19, T98N, R7W, of the 5th P.M., Winneshiek County, Iowa, a distance of approximately 0.13 mile, to a point approximately 0.50 mile East of the SW corner of said Section 19; thence continue South, on private right of way along the north-south centerline in Sections 30, T98N, R7W, of the 5th P.M., Winneshiek County, Iowa, along the West margin of a public road (Oakhill Road), crossing public roads (240th Street) and (Tanglewood Road), a distance of approximately 0.90 mile, to a point approximately 0.10 mile North of and 0.50 mile East of the SW corner of said Section 30; thence continue South, on private right of way along the north-south centerline in Sections 30, and 31, T98N, R7W, of the 5th P.M., Winneshiek County, Iowa, crossing public roads (Oil Well Road) and (State Highway 9), a distance of approximately 1.10 miles, to a point approximately 0.50 mile East of and 0.01 mile South of the SW corner of said Section 31; thence West, on private right of way along the north line of Section 6, T97N, R7W, of the 5th P.M., Winneshiek County, Iowa, crossing public road (Valdres Road), a distance of approximately 0.07 mile, to a point approximately 0.45 mile East of and 0.01 mile South of the NW corner of said Section 6; thence continue West, on private right of way along the north line of Section 6, T97N, R7W, of the 5th P.M., Winneshiek County, Iowa, along the South margin of a public road (Valdres Road), a distance of approximately 0.45 mile, to a point at approximately the NW corner of said Section 6; thence South, on private right of way near and along the west line of Sections 6 and 7, T97N, R7W, of the 5th P.M., Winneshiek County, Iowa, a distance of approximately 1.42 miles, to a point approximately 0.44 mile South of and 0.01 mile West of the NW corner of said Section 7; thence Southwest and West, on private right of way near and along the eastwest centerline of Sections 12 and 11, T97N, R8W, of the 5th P.M., Winneshiek County, Iowa, crossing public road (County Highway W42), a distance of approximately 1.05 miles to a point approximately 0.48 mile North of and 0.02 mile West of the SE corner of said Section 11 to the South endpoint of the South segment and the South terminus of this line at a connection point in an existing MiEnergy Cooperative 69,000V nominal voltage, 72,500V maximum voltage Nordness Electrical Distribution Substation, located in the NE¼-SE¼, Section 11, T97N, R8W, of the 5th P.M., Winneshiek County, Iowa.

The total distance of this 69,000V nominal voltage line is approximately 29.28 miles.

A map showing the route of the existing electric lines may be obtained at no cost by calling (608) 788-4000 or by writing to Dairyland Power Cooperative; Attn: Real Estate and Right of Way Department; 3200 East Avenue South; P.O. Box 817; La Crosse, WI 54602-0817.

Orders issued and documents filed in this docket (Docket No. E-21394) may be viewed by searching under the docket number in the IUB’s electronic filing system (EFS) at http:// efs.iowa.gov. Objections to the granting of the franchise may be filed electronically using EFS or filed in writing with the IUB no later than 20 days after the date of the second publication of this notice. Instructions for submitting an electronic filing can be found in EFS; written objections must be mailed to the Iowa Utilities Board, 1375 East Court Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50319.

The date of the first publication is May 2, 2024. The date of the second publication is May 9, 2024.

IOWA UTILITIES BOARD BY: Jon Tack General Counsel Dated at Des Moines, Iowa, this 26th day of April, 2024.

Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion May 2 & 9, 2024

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Improvisor’s Orchestra May 12

Luther grad Sam Liska takes part in the participation portion of April’s Improvisor’s Orchestra session at the ArtHaus. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Samantha Ludeking) The second to last installment of Improvisor’s Orchestra will be Sunday, May 12, 2 to 4 p.m. at ArtHaus in Decorah.

Guest improvisor will be Adam Patterson during the session led by drummer and improvisor, Nick Zielinski.

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provised music, followed by workshops where audience members can actively participate in creating spontaneous music. The event is free and open to all ages, instruments and musical styles. Percussion instruments will be available for those without their own.

Vesterheim building and when the Board of Trustees met in early May, they approved a spending authority request to support completing the final design work for Vesterheim’s forging classroom. The forging space will be located on the lower level of the building, which features high ceilings and concrete floor, walls, and pillars.

Remodeling work plans are set to happen in 2024 with the goal of opening the remodeled space for forging classes in 2025.

Plans for the upper level of the building are still in development and will be announced once finalized.

The project to create an ideal space for forging classes at Vesterheim has been in the works for years.

Knifemaking and forging have always been part of Norwegian and Norwegian-American culture and handcraft. The first knifemaking classes at Vesterheim began in the 1980s, taught by Norwegian instructor Håvard Bergland, who often demonstrated forging tech-

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niques in classes held outdoors.

Forging at Vesterheim came into its own in 2015, with a handful of opportunities held in Decorah, but due to space limitations, mostly off site in South Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Vesterheim forging classes have been taught by skilled blacksmiths including Brian Fuhrmann, KJ Groven, Morten Håkonsen, Tom Latané, Kelly Ludeking, Olav Mortenson, and Gene Tokheim.

Over the years, Vesterheim Folk Art School staff has gone on research trips to other forges and considered several options for how to best offer metalworking classes in Decorah.

Vesterheim Director of Folk Art Education, Andrew Ellingsen, said, “We are thrilled to create this ideal and safe place for forging classes at Vesterheim, and we are grateful to the instructors who helped establish and continue Vesterheim’s metalworking program as we worked on plans for a new home for forging classes”

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The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office received a report of enticement of a minor child May 2 at 5:30 p.m. in Castalia. Officers immediately started investigating, which led to an arrest warrant as well as a search warrant for Jose Maria Bernal Jr., 25, of Postville.

In early morning hours of May 3, a Postville Police Officer located the subject driving on Highway 52 and 107th Street. Bernal was found in possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.

He also was charged with operating while under the influence. He was arrested and transported to the Winneshiek County Jail for D felony, enticing a minor under 16, operating while under the influence and D felony, possession of controlled substance with the intent to deliver.

This incident remains under investigation. The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Postville Police Department and Winneshiek County Attorney’s Office.

Duane Gulbro, 56, of Dorchester, was arrested and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail May 6 on an arrest warrant for failure to appear on citation.

As part of an ongoing investigation and previous charges filed, the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office obtained and conducted a search warrant May 4 at 5:13 p.m. on the vehicle of Gregory Mathis, 32, of College Park, Ga. Stolen property purchased from Walmart in Decorah, along with fraudulent credits cards that were used, and the corresponding transaction receipts, were all located in the vehicle during the search. Additionally, two more fraudulent credit cards that had been used, a magnetic strip card reader and multiple other fraudulent credit and gift cards with altered or reprogrammed magnetic strips were located in the vehicle during the search. Mathis was charged and arrested on felony theft, felony illegal use of a re-encoder, and two counts of aggravated misdemeanor unauthorized use of a credit card. He is being held in the Winneshiek County Jail on $1,500 cash bond. The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office was assisted in this case by the Decorah Police Department. This case remains under investigation with additional charges and arrests pending.

Sabina Martin Chilel, 32, of Decorah, was arrested and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail May 3 on an arrest warrant for failure to serve jail time.

Alisha Colsch, 28, of Ossian, was arrested May 2 and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail on two arrest warrants for violation of probation.

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Decorah Public Opinion Thursday, May 9, 2024

Board Minutes April 29, 2024 The Board of Supervisors met at 9:30am April 29, 2024 with all members present. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited, and the meeting was called to order.

Scott Logsdon, Recycling Supervisor, met with the Board to give some details on the proposed solar project at the recycling center.

Moved by Vermace and seconded by Faldet to authorize Logsdon to proceed with the project. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Faldet and seconded by Vermace to approve the 28E agreement with other member counties for the North Iowa Juvenile Detention services agreement. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Vick and seconded by Kelsay to approve the FY25 agreement with Wellmark for health insurance and the associated rates and tier contributions. Motion carried unanimously.

Sean Snyder, Emergency Management Coordinator, met with the Board to discuss grant opportunities through Congresswoman Ashley Hinson’s office. Due to the “shovel ready” nature of the types of projects that usually get funded, he recommended waiting for the current round, but being prepared for other future grants.

Stephanie Fromm, Director of Winneshiek County Development and Tourism, met with the Board to present a letter of support on behalf of the Sunflower Child Development and Discovery Center project for a grant through Congresswoman Hinson’s office. Moved by Faldet and seconded by Vermace to approve the letter of support. 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 Barney’s Bar & Grill, and to accept and file the monthly report of the Veterans Affairs Commission. Motion carried unanimously.

Jodi Enos-Berlage met with the Board to discuss projects on the land she leases from the County, updates on other soil health practices, and to invite them to soil related programs going on over the next couple of months.

Matt Mettille and Mike Weis, Assistants to the Engineer, met with the Board to give updates on several road department projects.

Moved by Kelsay and seconded by Faldet to adopt resolution 24-44, approving the low bid and contract for project 008-96-co96138 (Bridge 5) for $711,589.89 with Brennan Construction Company. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

Jim Olson, Ashley Christianson, and Larry Phillips, Burr Oak Sewer Commission, met with the Board to discuss the cost of replacing the pumps for the system. Moved by Vick and seconded by Kelsay to approve the payment to Electric Pump for $19,141.50, and to allow Burr Oak Sewer to pay $250 per month until half of the bill is repaid. Motion carried unanimously.

Andy Van Der Maaten, County Attorney, met with the Board to discuss legal questions.

He recommended not taking any action on the request to use a metal detector on County property until a future meeting, to give him more time to research the topic.

Moved by Faldet and seconded by Kelsay to adjourn to 9:30am Monday, May 6, 2024.

Motion carried unanimously.

ATTEST Benjamin D Steines Daniel Langreck, Chair County Auditor Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion May 9, 2024 IN THE MATTER OF THE GENEVA A. HALVERSON TRUST NOTICE OF TRUST To all persons regarding GENEVA A. HALVERSON, deceased, who died on or about April 17, 2024: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Boyd A. Halverson is the Trustee of the GENEVA A. HALVERSON Trust dated April 14, 2016.

Any action to contest the validity of the Trust must be brought in the District Court of Winneshiek County, Decorah, Iowa, within the later to occur within four (4) months from the date of second publication of this notice, or within thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice to all heirs of the decedent settlor and the spouse of the decedent settlor whose identities are reasonably ascertainable.

Any suit not filed within this period shall be forever barred.

Notice is further given that any person or entity possessing a claim against the trust must mail proof of the claim to the Trustee at the address listed below via certified mail, return receipt requested, by the later to occur within four (4) months from the date of second publication of this notice, or within thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice if required, or the claim shall be forever barred, unless paid or otherwise satisfied.

Dated this 3rd day of May, 2024.

GENERVA A. HALVERSON TRUST Dated April 14, 2016 Boyd A. Halverson, Trustee 2099 Town Line Road Decorah, IA 52101 ATTORNEY FOR TRUST: Jana M. Evelsizer ANDERSON, WILMARTH, VAN DER MAATEN, FRETHEIM, EVELSIZER OLSON, NOBLE, NOBLE, LYNCH & ZAHASKY 212 Winnebago P.O. Box 450 Decorah, IA 52101-0450 (563) 382-2959 jana.olson@andersonlawdecorah.com Date of second publication: May 16, 2024 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion May 9 & 16, 2024 Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Spillville, Iowa held a Special Meeting of the Spillville City Council Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Spillville City Hall. Mayor Wermers called the meeting to order with the following councilmen present Backes, Kelsay, Taylor, Schmitt, and Straube.

Consent Agenda: Motion by Backes, seconded by Taylor to approve items as follows: Approval of Claims Roll call vote: Ayes, unanimous. Nays, none. Motion Carried.

Permit Applications: Building Permit – Tommy Hansen submitted a building permit for Privacy Fence and Master Bedroom/Bathroom. Motion to approve Permit Number 2404-2 by Kelsay, seconded by Straube. Roll call votes: Ayes, unanimous. Nays, none.

Motion carried.

Building Permit – Gabe Klimesh submitted a building permit for Solar Panels. Item has been tabled until more information can be obtained per the council.

Liquor License – Civic Improvement Association (Inwood) submitted their liquor license for approval. Motion to approve by Taylor, seconded by Schmitt. Submission of Certificate of Insurance and Map of the Outdoor Service by the Civic Improvement Association is requested. Roll call votes: Ayes, unanimous. Nays, none. Motion carried.

Street Project: No updates.

Water Project: No updates.

Annexation: No updates.

Budget 2025: A motion to open the Public Hearing to Approve the Budget was made at 6:20 p.m by Kelsay, seconded by Taylor. No comments by the public were made. Motion was made by Straube, seconded by Backes to close the meeting at 6:21 p.m. Roll call votes: Ayes, unanimous. Nays, none. Motion carried. Motion was made to approve Resolution 24-4-1 Adopting the Budget and Approving Included Transfers by Straube, seconded by Kelsay. Roll call votes: Ayes, unanimous. Nays, none. Motion carried, resolution approved.

Library: Motion to approve the Library Wage Increase Resolution 24-4-4 was made

by Kelsay, seconded by Taylor. Roll call vote: Ayes, unanimous. Nays, none. Motion carried, resolution approved.

Regular City Meeting Date and Time Change: Motion to change the Regular City Meeting Date and Time to the 3rd Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m. was made by Taylor, seconded by Kelsay. Roll call vote: Ayes, unanimous. Nays, none. Motion carried. The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00 p.m at the Spillville City Hall.

Bily Clocks: Linda Thompson has been hired for the Bily Clocks Tour Guide Position 2024 Budget Amendment: Motion to set a Public Hearing for the 2024 Budget Amendment for Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. was made by Straube, seconded by Backes.

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

Motion carried.

Parks and Recreation Report: Report summary was given by John Taylor.

Adjournment: Motion by Kelsay, seconded by Schmitt to adjourn at 6:50 pm. Roll call vote: Ayes, unanimous. Nays, none. Motion Carried. Attest: Nikki Wagner, City Clerk Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion May 9, 2024

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Coming up in varsity sports

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May 9 – Dec g/b tr at state-qualifying (Clear Lake), 4 p.m.; SW/TV g/b tr at state-qualifying (Osage), 4 p.m.; Dec b/g soc vs. Denver, 5 p.m.

May 10 – Dec g ten at team regional (TBA), 9 a.m.; Dec g golf vs. Caledonia, 4 p.m.

May 11 – Dec b ten at substate (Luther), 10 a.m.

May 13 – Dec b golf at districts (Waverly), 10 a.m.; Dec g soc at regional (TBA), 7 p.m.

Sports Editor: Becky Walz

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THURSDAY MAY 9, 2024

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Leitz, Huinker to represent Viking girls in doubles at state

Camryn Holland was one of two Vikings to compete in the singles regional competition Monday. (Driftless Multimedia photo

by Becky Walz) Six Decorah girls tennis players competed in the Regional Individual State Tennis Qualifier at Luther College Monday.

Each team in the region was able to enter two singles players and two doubles teams into the competition with only the champion and runner-up moving on to the Individual State Tennis

Tournament held May 24-25 at the University of Iowa Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City.

Representing Decorah in singles were Camryn Holland and Kaitlyn Bjork. Both Holland and Bjork were successful in their first rounds.

Holland trounced her opponent, Eunices Vazquez from Hampton-Dumont-CAL, in a pair of 6-0 sets, but then fell to the No. 2 seed Maddie Leary from Waverly-Shell Rock, 4-6 and 2-6. Similarly, Bjork soundly defeated her first round opponent, Zoe Bailey from Independence, winning 6-0, 6-1, before falling to the top-seed from Aplington-Parkersburg, 2-6, 3-6.

“Both Camryn and Kaitlyn played some great tennis — I was proud of them for the style game they played in both matches. While they both lost in the second round, they forced their opponents to earn their wins, and this match play experience was invaluable as we prep for our upcoming team regional matches,” said Coach Amanda Huinker.

Tight race for linksters at UIC

On a beautiful day for golf, it was a three-team dogfight for the title at the 2024 UIC Boys Golf Meet held Monday at the Guttenberg Golf and Country Club. The course was in great shape and the golfers took advantage of it.

MFL MarMac squeezed South Winn off the title by one stroke, finishing with 335. Turkey Valley was just three strokes back in third with 338. The Trojans shot a season-low 167 on the front nine

and followed with a 171 on the back nine for a 338 total.

Bulldogs’ Nick Krambeer was the medalist of the day with an 80 for the 18-hole tournament.

Four All-UIC Warriors The South Winn boys played well enough to win but came up just short of the title with four golfers earning all-conference honors.

Cale Kleppe was the best fin-

In doubles, the combinations of Jaidyn Duvel and Leah Holland along with Evon Leitz and Olivia Huinker represented Decorah.

Duvel and Holland were seeded fourth. In the first round, the combo faced Megan Bruns and Holly Haugstad from Aplington-Parkersburg and won in a third set match tiebreaker, 6-2, 5-7 (103). Their decisive second round victory of 6-1, 6-1 over Maddy Broughton and Katelyn from Independence earned them a spot in the semifinal match against the No. 1 seed, Kaitlyn and Kendall Olson from Osage. While the duo fell to the Olsons 6-1, 6-1, they went on to claim third place, defeating Emily Bittinger and Haddie Huisenga from Waverly-Shell Rock 6-1, 6-1.

Seeded No. 2, Leitz and Huinker had a tough first match against Leah House and Marie Gorman from Independence, but were able to secure a 6-4, 6-3 victory. In the second round, Leitz and Huinker dominated more solidly, winning 6-3, 6-0 against Paityn Enke and Ashley Roberts from Clear Lake. In their semifinal match,

isher for the Warriors with an 82 (39-43) with a fourth-place finish. Fashioning rounds of 43 and 40, Jackson Goltz finished sixth with a total of 83. Braiden Todd fired a total of 85 (44-41) to finish 13th, followed by Carson Streeter in 14th with an 86 (43-43). Finishing the varsity line-up were Jordan Baumler (42-45=87) and Matson Winings (42-46=88).

“I was very proud of their performance, and coming home with

Earning all-conference honors for the Trojans Warriors earning All-Conference Monday were (lwere (l-r) Oliver Schmitt, Nicholas Bernhardt and r) Carson Streeter, Braiden Todd, Jackson Goltz Logan Busta. (submitted photo) and Cale Kleppe. (submitted photo)

SW girls third, TV fourth UIC girls golf meet

Heavy overnight rains made the 18-hole course at Big Rock troublesome for golfers in the Upper Iowa Conference girls’ tournament Tuesday.

When the final ball dropped in the cup, MFL MarMac girls recorded a 395 to win the annual meet with North Fayette Valley the runner-up at 415. South Winn came through third with a 437,

while Turkey Valley tallied a 446 to finish fourth.

Hageman third The Lady Warriors had another solid day on the course with one earning all-conference honors.

Katrina Hageman dropped the lowest 9-hole score on the front nine with a 43 and finished with a 55 on the back nine for a 98 and

Area all-UIC athletes included SW’s Katrina Hageman (left) and TV’s Sofia Rivera and Annika Bodensteiner. (Submitted photos)

a third-place finish. Annie Ondrashek fashioned a 112 (58-54) with Julia Carnesi (55-58-=113) and Brooke Steffans (56-58=114) completing the Warrior scorecard. Paige Jaster (55-69=124) and Bailee Frana (59-67=126) also competed for the Warriors.

Eighth for Bodensteiner Sophomore Annika Bodensteiner made her way around the course to finish in eighth place overall with a 101 (50-51) to claim her second all-UIC nod.

Sofia Rivera also took home a medal with her 12th place finish with a 108 (57-51). Morgan Vsetecka (51-63=114) placed 19th, while Brooklyn Kuennen (58-65=123) also counted for the Trojans. Delaney Busta (6067=127) and Karstyn Lukes (6983=152) also appeared on the Turkey Valley scorecard.

Luther men, Fjelstul wins A-R-C For the first time in school history, the Luther College mens golf team was crowned the American Rivers Conference champions for a third consecutive year.

The 54-hole tournament was held at the Par 71 Glen Oakes Country Club in West Des Moines.

The Norse shot a three-round total of 904. Nebraska Wesleyan University was second at 913, followed by Central College at 923.

The Norse were led by tournament medalist Jay Fjelstul, who posted rounds of (72-7770-219) and won the individual title by three strokes. Jake Moffett was second with a 222. Mark Devlin finished in a tie for third at (72-77-75-224) and Haakon Rustad finished in a tie for fifth at 228.

Fjelstul became the third con-

secutive Norse golfer to win the individual title, also a school record. Ben Phipps was crowned the league champion in 2022, and Rustad was the individual champion in 2023.

Fjelstul is now the fifth Luther golfer to earn all-conference honors (top-10 finish) four times.

Rustad has now earned all-conference honors three times and Devlin is an all-conference performer for a second time.

Head Coach Scott Fjelstul was named the conference Coach of the Year for a record 13th time.

Completing the Norse five included Peter Stinar (T17 - 78-8078-236) and Hogan Reuter (T20 - 79-81-77-237).

With the championship, Luther earned the league’s automatic berth to the NCAA III National Championships that will be held

A score of 219 gave DHS alumn Jay Fjelstul the A-R-C individual golf title recently. (submitted photo) May 14-17 at Boulder Creek Golf Club, Boulder City, Nevada. Luther will be making a third consecutive appearance at the national championships and 10th in school history.

the duo faced Emily Bittinger and Haddie Huisenga from Waverly-Shell Rock, and earned their spot in the finals with a 6-1, 6-3 victory. In the finals, Letiz and Huinker faced, for the fourth time this year, Kaitlyn and Kendall Olson from Osage, and while the pair ultimately fell 3-6, 3-6, they played their strongest doubles of the day and took the most games than in any of their previous matchups against the Olson pair.

“It’s very exciting to be return-

ing to the Individual State Tennis Tournament this year. Evon and Olivia have both had the goal of qualifying for Individual State all year, and it was awesome to see them put the time and energy into making that goal a reality. I was also thrilled with Jaidyn and Leah’s performance - they played intelligently and aggressively, and this will serve our whole team well as we begin the team qualifying tournament later this week,” concluded Coach Huinker.

Decorah’s Lulu Bellrichard chips the ball onto a green as a member of the Vikings NEIC squad, which competed in New Hampton Monday. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

Riveros second at NEIC meet

Jaidyn Duvel returns the volley as doubles teammate Leah Holland waits in the background during the regional individual/doubles tournament Monday at Luther. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

four all-conference individuals really is something. Our other two were within two strokes of the honor as well, so we played well across the board. This is as good as the conference has been across the board in a while, so coming up with second place is a big deal. With that said, with the postseason approaching, there’s a good lesson to be learned here about the value of each stroke.

Having said that, I like the way that we are playing, and if we continue to play at this level, we’ll be in the mix for an extended postseason run,” said SW Coach Mike Wenthold.

Schmitt runner-up for TV Turkey Valley saw senior Oliver Schmitt (40-41=81) and freshman Nichols Bernhard (4041=81) shot identical scores.

Schmitt took the silver medal by virtue of the cardback rule to place second, while Bernhard took home the bronze medal for

Viking boys shut down Columbus, 9-0

Several days removed from when the Decorah boys tennis team had been set to compete at Columbus Catholic, the Vikings pulled off the 9-0 win Monday.

The Vikes came away with all of the set wins during the dual meet.

In individual competition, Caden Branum sent Parker Stroh all over the court during the No. 1 match-up to win 6-2 and 6-0.

At No. 2, Liam Chamberlain defeated Bryce Noland in a pair of 6-1 sets, as Aidan Nalean-Carlson was victorious 6-1, 6-1 over Drew Schultz at No. 3. Keaton Nalean-Carlson was in the No. 4 slot for two 6-0 wins over Ryan Weber. Freshman Tristan Hunter bested Rudy Lind 6-1 and 6-1 at No. 5, with fellow youngster Elliot Berland winning 6-3 and 6-2 over Timothy Shockley.

Competing in doubles, Branum and K. Nalean-Carlson claimed two 6-2 set victories over Stroh and Noland at No. 1. Chamberlain and A. Nalean-Carlson won 6-0 and 6-3 over Schultz and Weber at No. 2. Teaming up at No. 3, Hunter and Berland defeated Lind and Shockley 6-3 and 6-3.

Now the Vikings will turn their attention to qualifying for the state tournaments. The individual and doubles tournament was hosted by Decorah Wednesday, May 8. The first and second rounds of the Class 1A team tournament will be held Saturday, May 11, at Luther College. Other teams in the substate 3 bracket at Decorah will be Oelwein, Osage and Clear Lake. The substate final will be held Wednesday, May 15.

third place.

Sophomore Logan Busta (4143=84) came through in the clutch for his low score of the season to finish ninth overall to earn an all-conference medal as well.

Senior Caleb Kurtenbach tallied identical rounds (46-46=92) to place 23rd and help keep the Trojans in third place in the team race. Brady Blong (46-54=100) and Braylen Byrne (60-56=116) also toured the Guttenberg course for the Trojans.

“Heading into the meet, I was hoping we could stay close with the UIC favorites MFL MarMac and South Winn and we certainly did that,” said TV Coach John Reicks. “To say Oliver and Nicholas played very well certainly would be an obvious understatement. Oliver did not post a number any greater than five on any hole all day on his scorecard.

Meanwhile Nicholas had only one hiccup on Hole 6 during his second round. ”

Continuing to improve in the game of golf, the Decorah girls golf team competed in the Northeast Iowa Conference girls tournament Monday, hosted by New Hampton. When the last card was turned in, the hosting Chickasaws won the meet with 352 over Waverly-Shell Rock at 357. The Vikings tallied a 414 to finish fifth.

The Go-Hawks Brenna Bodensteiner left the course with medalist honors for her 75 while Decorah junior Maria Riveros fired an 81 to take runner-up.

Adding to the Vikes scorecard were Isabella Sailor with 103, Sophia Fahey with a 111 and Lulu Bellrichard with a 119. Others on the course for the varsity tournament were Olivia Brynsaas (121) and Riann Oberbroeckling (129).

Playing in Class 3A, Decorah has just one meet to qualify for the state golf tournament. The Vikes will be at Pin Oaks Golf Course in Manchester Wednesday, May 15.

Decorah boys finish second in NEIC

Rematch goes to NFV 3-0

In our only rematch game of the year the Decorah girls soccer team played very well but still came out on the short end of a 3-0 score line to North Fayette Valley Monday on the road.

The Vikings had just one shot on goal by Sara Johanningmeier, while goalie Clara Hjelle came up with seven saves.

Decorah will hold one final regular season home game Thursday, May 9, against Denver at 6:30 p.m. The Vikes first regional game will be held Monday, May 13, at 7 p.m., with a location and opponent to be released Thursday, May 9.

Live Healthy Iowa Kids track meet Tuesday

This event will be held Tuesday, May 14, 4:30 pm, at the Decorah High School track.

Preregistration is strongly encouraged, but late registration will be taken beginning at 4 p.m., near the track entrance on the day of the event. To register, visit the online registration at https:// event.racereach.com/lhi-kidstrack-decorah/register/ The only participation restriction is age with a participant’s age as of December 31, 2024: Born in 2016-2017 (7 & 8 y/o); Born in 2014-2015 (9 & 10 y/o); Born in 2012-2013 (11&12 y/o); Born in 2010-2011 (13 & 14 y/o).

Children 6 and under can participate, they just do not attend state meet.

Jackson Pipho eyes the ninth hole during Monday’s NEIC meet at Oneota Golf Course.

(Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz) Monday was filled with great weather, an abundance of competition and a fine finish for the boys of the Northeast Iowa Conference as Decorah hosted the annual boys conference golf tournament at Oneota Golf & Country Club.

The Vikings completed the day in second place with a 337, behind Waverly-Shell Rock who tallied a 315.

In addition to the runner-up finish as a team, Decorah had four all-conference golfers. Senior Ben Bockman came through with an 81 (41-40) to finish seventh overall with Cade Hubka on his heels in eighth with an 82 (40-42). Jackson Pipho fired an 86 (42-44) to finish 13th, as Carter Dlhy concluded the Viking scorecard in 15th with an 88 (43-44).

Andrew Rhodes (42-47=89) and Andrew Olson (43-48=91) were also on the course.

“It is great to see those guys earn some medals and have some of their hard work pay off.

We need to continue to be more consistent and lower our scores at sectionals,” said Coach Casey Bouska.

Decorah opened the postseason Wednesday in the sectional tournament hosted by West Delaware at Pin Oaks Links in Manchester. If the Vikes advance they will play Monday, May 13, at Waverly Municipal Golf Course at 10 a.m.