May 25, 2023 Public Opinion

Thursday, May 25, 2023

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Rebecca Anderson and Sally Laybourn walk out of the Decorah High School as graduates Sunday, May 21.

Hats off to the

Class of 2023 Members of the Winneshiek County Veterans Memorial Association are pictured with the 12 granite slabs that will feature the names of Winneshiek County’s 7,500 Veterans to be displayed at the county’s Veterans Memorial in Mary Christopher Park. Slabs are being installed today, Thursday, May 25. (submitted)

Memorial Day in Decorah

Winneshiek County Veterans Memorial dedication is May 29

By Kate Klimesh Work has progressed at the Veterans Memorial in Winneshiek County over the past several months. Final pieces are coming into place this week as engraved stones featuring the names of Winneshiek County residents who served in various wars since 1812 are forever memorialized at their final location at Mary Christopher Park in Decorah.

After six years of discussion – from a 2017 conversation at a VFW meeting, and two and a half years of planning, coordination, research and dedication – the Winneshiek County Veterans Memorial Association is looking forward to having the memorial completed and in place just in time for a Memo-

Decorah graduates celebrate after commencement ceremonies Sunday, May 21 at Decorah High School.

RIGHT- Tate Johnson gets a celebratory hug from his niece Charlotte after commencement ceremonies. (Driftless Multimedia photos by Samantha Ludeking)

rial Day Celebration Monday, May 29. “It will be monumental, pardon the pun,” stated WCVMA Vice President Ray Koshatka.

The 12 black granite slabs – five feet wide by six feet tall – feature the names of 7,500 Veterans who served in the United States Military and have called Winneshiek County home at some point in their lives. The slabs will be placed on 14” tall bases. The central memorial stone is nine feet tall, and includes the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, the Veterans Service Oath and all eight seals of the military branches. There are even 242 names of soldiers who served at the Fort Atkinson Fort from 1840 to 1849.

The black granite slabs were purchased at a cost of $10,000-

$17,000 each, with the full cost of completing the Winneshiek County Memorial covered by generous donations from the people of the county. The foundation of the flagpole even has sand from Omaha Beach mixed into the concrete as a tribute.

The website established by the group, www.winneshiekvetsmemorial.org, has recorded much of the information found over the years of planning and research. Included is a search tool that allows visitors to look up any name listed and find its location at the memorial. The website also has a section where Veteran names have been found, but no other information is known as far as

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Visit us online - www.decorahnewspapers Ryan Franzen (left) and Brady Fischer are all smiles as they enter Turkey Valley’s commencement ceremony Sunday. (Driftless Multimedia photos by Becky Walz)

ABOVE: Abigail Schmitt fixes her hat as she dresses for commencement at Turkey Valley.

LEFT: Olivia Snyder, Bailey Poor and Aubrey Hoffert were ready to graduate from Turkey Valley Sunday.

MEMORIAL DAY, MAY 29 “May we never forget freedom isn’t free.”

LEFT- Chris and Bonnie Johnson guided the parade through Heritage Park in celebration of Syttende Mai at Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Wednesday, May 17, in downtown Decorah. Syttende Mai is the day Norway ratified its constitution back in 1814. Hands-on crafts, storytelling, a children’s parade, free ice cream, tours of the Heritage Park and performance by Decorah’s Nordic Dancers and Orchestra were part of the celebration this year. BELOW- Andy Carlson and daughter Daphne enjoyed the parade at Vesterheim. (Driftless Multimedia photos by Roz Weis)

2 Decorah Public Opinion Thursday, May 25, 2023 After a five year hiatus, due to weather and COVID-19, the Decorah High School band department performed their annual “Outdoor Patriotic Concert” Thursday, May 18. RIGHT- Decorah Senior Eli Vorvik directs the performance of “Prince of Decorah.” (Driftless Multimedia photos by Samantha Ludeking)

Passing out festive Norwegian flags during the Syttende Mai celebration were Vesterheim staff members, from left: Jennifer Kovarik, Molly Thompson, Kim Toussaint and Diane Wagner.

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Little Brynne Bodensteiner-Schmitt of Rochester, Minn., attended the celebration in Norwegian-style with her grandparents Keith and Jene Bodensteiner of Decorah. (Driftless Multimedia photos by Roz Weis)

The Advancement of Colors opened the Patriotic Concert during which the Decorah High School Concert Band performed patriotic music, including a salute to armed forces, marches, gospel/spiritual, the “The Star-Spangled Banner” and more.

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RIGHT- Diep Doan walks across the stage receiving her diploma during Sunday’s commencement ceremonies. (Driftless Multimedia photos by Samantha Ludeking)

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Supervisors discuss Annex roof repair, wages

By Kate Klimesh

At the Monday, May 22, Winneshiek County Supervisors meeting, there was discussion held on the Courthouse Annex roof, which was reported to be in poor shape. The flat roof was originally constructed to allow for another story to be added if needed. The membrane will be patched temporarily, but a new roof will be needed. Quotes for future work – whether to reroof the flat roof or to install trusses to create a sloped roof – will be presented at a future meeting.

The board unanimously approved a temporary salary increase for the remainder of the budget year for a courthouse employee to meet federal salary minimums. This will assist in the employee’s efforts to be granted an extension on their work visa and remain eligible to work in the U.S. and maintain their position for the county.

The 2023-24 wages for employees covered by the collective bargaining agreement not covered in the supervisor approved wage schedule earlier this spring was unanimously approved by the Supervisors.

Wage increases were amended for the 2023-24 fiscal year to include a three percent raise for the Sheriff’s Office Staff and Jailers and Secondary Road Crew, instead of the 2.75 percent raise originally contracted.

This step was taken due to the extensive recalibration of wages throughout the courthouse to more closely align with the new wage schedule approved this spring.

Supervisors also discussed some options for office space at Spectrum Network in Decorah as a possible money-saving option for the county’s DHS services, currently housed in the building near the State Highway Garage on Highway 52.

Discussions on relocation of the office have been touched on for well over a year due to maintenance and operational expenses in that building.

There were many complaints from those tuning into the livestream due to poor sound and video quality of the meeting. It was noted that the county’s IT crew was aware and has been looking into solutions, but are currently awaiting quotes for equipment.

Kids Lunch Club begins in June, now includes activities Kids Lunch Club has returned for summer 2023. All area children and youth (18 and under) are invited to pick up a free “grab-and-go” style lunch weekdays throughout the summer.

This summer the Kids Lunch Club is expanding and will not only be providing lunches but will also host a variety of activities for student and family engagement. Upcoming events will be shared on the Kids Lunch Club Facebook Page and via Decorah Now. Lunch distribution schedule and locations • One lunch per child/youth, and child/youth must be present at pick-up.

• Weekdays from June 6-Aug. 11 (no distribution July 4 or Nordic Fest Friday, July 28) • Monday-Friday at Freeport Park from 12:15 to 12:30 p.m.

• Monday-Friday at John Cline Elementary School from 12:45 to 1:15 p.m.

Can’t make it during the day to pick up lunches? Stop by the Decorah UCC (209 W. Broadway) Wednesday evenings from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m., to pick up lunches for the rest of the week.

Visit decorahucc.org/kidslunchclub or stop in at the Decorah UCC to find out how to support Kids Lunch Club.

Contact Kids Lunch Club Director Shanna Putnam Dibble at decorahkidslunchclub@gmail. com for information regarding volunteer opportunities (packing or distributing lunches).

United Way breakfast fundraiser

The United Way is hosting a pancake breakfast fundraiser Sunday, June 4, in the Danaan Lansing Building at the Fairgrounds in Decorah from 9 a.m. to noon. Children’s activities will be available through Toys Go Round.

The United Way has a goal for 2023 to raise $100,000 to support 16 local non-profit organizations. All money raised at the breakfast will benefit these agencies.

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DHS graduate Justin Berlage named U.S. Presidential Scholars semifinalist

Justin Berlage of Decorah High School has been named a semifinalist for the 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars program – one of the highest honors bestowed upon graduating high school seniors in the country.

He is the son of Jodi Enos-Berlage and John Berlage of Ridgeway.

Out of nearly 3.7 million graduating high school seniors from across the country, over 5,000 students were identified as candidates for the program, which originated in 1964 by executive order of the President.

Application to the program is by invitation only. This April, 628 semifinalists were selected, including eight students from Iowa. Scholars are selected on the basis of superior academic and artistic achievements, leadership qualities, strong character and involvement in community and school activities.

This fall, Berlage plans to attend MIT in Cambridge, Mass., to study mechanical engineering with special interests in computer science and robotics.

Berlage is a National Merit Finalist and has played a key role in leading the Decorah Robotics team and a Decorah Envirothon team to regionals and back-to-back competitive appearances at state competitions.

He attended summer programs at NYU-Tandon School of Engineering and Carleton College Summer Program in Computer Science/Robotics. He has also been involved in High School Mathematical Competition in

Winneshiek Co. Democrats meet tonight Winneshiek County Democrats will gather Thursday, May 25, for a spring supper at Pivo Brewery in Calmar. The supper will begin at 6 p.m., with a free beverage thanks to a donor. Participants will individually order their meals and can share ideas while enjoying the supper. A short meeting will follow at 7 p.m., with focus on summer’s plans which include staffing a fair booth, hosting the July Community Meal and walking in parades.

“This is a chance for Democrats to express their ideas and get involved as their summer schedule allows,” stated County Chair Carl Haakenstad. “All Winneshiek Democrats are encouraged to join us.”

Reservations sent to mhoffman034@gmail.com are helpful so that enough tables are set aside.

Hageman Family Scholarship Fund established with Community Foundation The Arnold and Lucy Hageman Family Scholarship Fund has been established with the Winneshiek County Community Foundation to honor Arnold and Lucy Hageman, lifelong residents of Ossian. The scholarship is for graduating seniors of South Winneshiek Community School District who demonstrate financial need with preference to students pursuing education in the skilled trades.

Arnold and Lucy raised 11 children, all of whom graduated from South Winneshiek High School. Five of their 11 children currently reside in northeast Iowa. Their 10th child, Andy, graduated from South Winneshiek High School in the class of 1991. He attended Hawkeye Community College and completed his certificate in CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Machining. Andy later attended the University of Northern Iowa, but due to illness, was not able to complete his degree. Andy died in 2016 of colon cancer.

Arnold and Lucy Hageman When Andy was going through his cancer treatments, his wife, Christina, and his siblings hosted a benefit to raise funds to help pay his medical expenses. The response from the community was extremely generous and overwhelming.

Andy’s dying wish was to establish a scholarship in his parents’ name to honor them and the family he so deeply loved.

The memorials from his funeral were used to begin this scholarship. Through this scholarship, Andy sought to give back to the community where he was

raised, that had given so generously to him in a time of need.

Financial gifts of cash/check and stock are accepted through the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, 3117 Greenhill Circle, Cedar Falls, IA, 50613, the administrative office of the Winneshiek County Community Foundation. Checks to the endowment fund should be made payable to the Arnold and Lucy Hageman Family Scholarship Fund. Gifts can also be made on the Community Foundation’s secure website at fund. cfneia.org/hagemanfamily.

Learn more about the program at www.cfneia.org/endowiowa.

Questions about giving to the fund may be directed to Terry Gaumer, affiliate development director with the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, at 319-243-1354 or tgaumer@ cfneia.org. More information about the Winneshiek County Community Foundation can be found at www.winneshiekccf. org.

Modeling (HiMCM), soccer, National Honor Society and chorus.

He is a graduate of St. Benedict’s K-8 Catholic School in Decorah. He is also a member of the Madison 4Hers 4H club.

For his application to the U.S. Presidential Scholars program, Berlage was required to submit a photograph of something of great significance. He chose a picture of a K’Nex roller coaster that he designed and built when he was eight years old. In his related essay, he explained how the many hours and years he spent building various items using K’Nex materials instilled creativity, testing of ideas, risk-taking, confidence and joy – attributes that he later applied to robotics, engineering and computer science.

Other major influences described by Berlage included growing up in a household and community where education was highly valued, reading hundreds of books a year from the Decorah Public Library – further supplemented by Dragonfly Books – and growing up on a farm, which developed problem-solving skills, a strong work ethic and an appreciation for the fragility of the natural world.

In his response to the essay prompt “If you could improve one thing in the world, what would it be, and how would you change it?,” Berlage focused on

Justin Berlage at eight years old with a K’Nex roller coaster he created. He submitted this photo as part of his application for the U.S. Presidential Scholars program. (submitted photo)

elevating environmental education at the K-12 level, intentionally integrating it as a required core subject in elementary, middle school, and high school, equal in importance to reading and math and taught in a similarly successive fashion. He emphasized that these changes to the educational system would give his generation their best chance of living in a sustainable future.

The Commission on Presidential Scholars, a group of up to 32 eminent citizens ap-

pointed by the President, will select approximately 160 U.S. Presidential Scholars program finalists.

Commission on Presidential Scholars Chair Margaret Aitken Haggerty remarked, “Regardless of the final outcome of the competition, it is a great honor and an exceptional accomplishment to have reached the semifinalist phase in this highly selective and prestigious program.”

Oddfellows give 50-year pin Duane Dehning (r) received his 50-year pin from the Oddfellows Lodge #58 from Noble Grand Don Dehning (l) at the May 2 meeting. (submitted photo)

WMC offers produce coupons to Winneshiek County seniors Winneshiek Medical Center is offering Winneshiek County senior citizens free coupons to be used at the Decorah Area Farmers Market this season, funded by Winneshiek County United Way. Participants will receive $10 in coupons for locally-grown fruits and vegetables. Coupons may not be exchanged for money.

Recipients of the coupons must be Winneshiek County residents aged 65 and older.

Bring proof of residency and age to the distribution site listed below. A driver’s license or the orange 2022 WMC farmers market ID are both acceptable.

Coupons will be distributed: • Wednesday, June 7, 3-4:30 p.m., at Decorah Farmers Market (399 Heivly Street) • Thursday, June 8, 9-10:30 a.m., at Decorah Senior Center (806 River Street) • Saturday, June 10, 8:30-10 a.m., at Decorah Farmers Mar-

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Obituaries

Verne Koenig

Verne Koenig, 101, of Decorah, passed away at his home on Friday, Dec.16, 2022.

V e r n e George Koenig was born on Oct. 1, 1921, on a farm outside Postville, the son of Fred and Alma (Schlie) Koe- Verne Koenig nig. On the farm he learned to play the guitar and sing and decided he wanted to be a radio singer for his career. Verne married Ardith Mae Schultz on Sept. 2, 1942, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Postville. In 1943 his first radio job was at KYUM in Yuma, Ariz., where he was known as “The Country Boy” and featured him playing and singing old-time country songs.

Back in Iowa in 1944, Verne worked at KFJB in Marshalltown, where he continued playing and singing old-time tunes, this time as “The Blue Ridge Mountaineer.” In 1947, Verne moved to KDTH in Dubuque, where he sang, announced and read the news. Also in 1947, KDTH started a sister station, KDEC, in Decorah. Verne moved to Decorah and KDEC in 1950 and later bought the station with partner Ken Bjerke.

In the 1950s Verne attended DJ conventions in Nashville and met and was photographed with many of the biggest Country Music stars: Hank Williams, Ernest Tubb, the Louvin Brothers, Roy Acuff, Bill Monroe and Porter Wagoner among others.

After retiring and selling KDEC in 1986, he returned to singing and playing old-time country and bluegrass music with the “Bluegrass Breakdown,” “The Nordic Players,” “Verne & Sandy” and “Koenig and Sons.” At the same time, he recorded two albums for Old Homestead Records: “Just Me and My Old Martin Guitar” and “Memories of The Carter Family.”

Verne was very proud that one of the many songs he wrote, “Sweet Virginia,” was recorded

by Jim & Jesse and the Virginia Boys, well-known artists of the WSM Grand Ole Opry. In

Service Notice LORNA GIPP, 69 of Eden Prairie, Minn., and formerly of Decorah, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Eden Prairie. Services were held Tuesday, May 23, at Washington Prairie Lutheran Church with Dr. Jennifer Edinger presiding.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

ANITA BUSTA, 94, of Fort Atkinson, died on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, May 26, at 12 p.m., at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ft. Atkinson with Father Nick Radloff presiding. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at the church on Friday morning.

addition, a collection of songs that he wrote and performed, “Americana in Country Music”, is in the Smithsonian’s Fine Arts archives program. Verne was inducted into the Old-Time Country Music Hall of Fame in 2002.

In addition to his musical activities, Verne was a founding member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, a long-time member of the Bloomfield Township Historical Society, an avid stamp collector and a diehard Cubs fan.

Verne and Ardith were blessed to celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary with family on Sept. 2, 2012.

Verne was preceded in death by his wife, Ardith; son, Kelly; his parents; and all five of his brothers and their wives.

Verne is survived by his daughter, Bonnie (Tom) Daleness of Franklin, Wis.; two sons, Gary (Peggy) Koenig of Broomfield, Colo., and Jody (Beverly) Koenig of Chandler, Ariz.; daughter-in-law, Karla Koenig of Waunakee, Wis.; eight grandchildren: Corey (Jami) Daleness of Muskego, Wis., Kevin (Christine) Daleness of Fox Point, Wis., Angie (Ben) Fleckenstein of New Berlin, Wis., Kristi (Kyle) Oakland of New Berlin, Sarah (Brad) Cisco of Iowa City, Andre Koenig of Decorah, Kelly (Abbey) Koenig II of Waunakee, and Kari Koenig of Waunakee; 15 great-grandchildren; sister-inlaw, Lorna (Jess) Mooneyham of Yuma; and a large extended family.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 3, 2023, at 11 a.m., at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 701 Iowa Ave in Decorah with a meal and fellowship following the service.

Burial will be held in the Decorah Lutheran Cemetery in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to The Verne Koenig Family, 110 Elm Court, Decorah, IA 52101.

Law enforcement reminds travelers to buckle up

The Decorah Police Department is partnering with the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau to remind Iowans to buckle up during the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) “Click It or Ticket” high-visibility enforcement effort.

The national seat belt campaign, which coincides with the Memorial Day holiday, is May 22-June 4, 2023.

In 2022, 55 percent of traffic fatalities in Iowa were unbelted or unknown. So far, in 2023 that number is about 60 percent.

It is perceived everyone wears a seat belt, yet over half of the fatalities are unrestrained. This translates to hundreds of lives lost over the last few years.

“No matter the type of vehicle you’re traveling in, where you’re seated, or what type of road you’re driving on, the best way to protect yourself in a crash is to buckle up,” said

Iowa GTSB Bureau Chief Brett Tjepkes. “Unfortunately, many families are suffering because their loved ones do not follow this simple step. If this enforcement effort alerts people to the dangers of unrestrained driving, we’ll consider the mission a success”.

If you know a friend or a family member who does not buckle up, talk to them about changing their habits. Help GTSB and its law enforcement partners spread this lifesaving message before one more friend or family member is killed. Seat belts save lives and everyone – front seat and back, child and adult – needs to buckle up.

The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau works with city, county, state and local organizations to develop and implement strategies to reduce deaths and injuries on Iowa’s roadways using federally funded grants.

Winneshiek County Engineer Lee Bjerke reported updates on county road projects currently underway at the Monday, May 22, Board of Supervisor’s meeting.

He noted the work on the structure of bridge 237 was complete, but workers were waiting for concrete to cure before finalizing the project.

Work on 175th Street near Calmar is going strong. The last piece of the mainline paving from PIVO Brewery to Highway 52 should be completed early this week, however, curing times on the cement may delay getting shoulders laid along the road by a week. The crews will still be working along the road to finish driveways and intersections to connecting properties and roads.

Bjerke reported the cure time was averaging 56 hours, “which is over twice what we’re used to, but with the new concrete

we have to use, it is what it is.”

According to Bjerke, the new concrete mixture is a push by the State of Iowa and Federal Highway Administration in 2022 to reduce the amount of cementitious materials in the concrete and replaced it with lime, which should reduce the amount of heat generated, leading to slower cure times but fewer carbon emissions overall.

The mixture boasts a similar strength once cured.

K Construction poured concrete Wednesday over the final box culvert on W14. They will allow the concrete to cure for a couple of weeks before opening that section up for traffic. Once K Construction is done with box culvert, they will begin on Bridge 317 on Wren Valley Road.

Bjerke also noted work would begin to widen the shoulder of Bluffton Road while maintaining adequate ditch water flow

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The Decorah Family, Educator, and Community Organization (FEC) held a Spell-A-Thon Fundraiser recently, and through generous donations from families and community members, $36,000 was raised for Decorah Elementary Schools John Cline and Carrie Lee. Funds will be used for field trips, extra classroom supplies, guest visitors, family events, teacher appreciation activities and the like to support the elementary students, staff and schools. FEC recognizes and thanks the community for supporting this fundraiser and our schools. To learn more or to volunteer with the FEC, follow them on Facebook or contact FEC President Shanna Putnam Dibble at shanna.putnamdibble@decorah.k12.ia.us. (submitted photo)

Local author reading May 30 Local author Mary Jane White of Waukon will give an author reading followed by a book signing Tuesday, May 30, at 7 p.m., at Convergence CiderWorks located at 302 Washington Street in Decorah. White will read from her newest book

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Memorial branch or dates of service.

Also featured on the website is a section that shares the stories of Veterans (as available).

“We’ve got 7,500 names, and that means there are 7,500 stories we can share,” added WCVM President Glenn Larson. “The Memorial will also be educational, as several of us

FEC Spell-A-Thon a success

have agreed to guide for local school field trips and answer questions for them.”

The website is a vast resource for Veteran information as well as the Memorial itself, built and designed by WCVMA webmaster Doug Smith.

Memorial Day events Decorah’s Annual Memorial Day Parade will begin Monday, May 29, at the West Side Bridge at 10:30 a.m., with a prayer for Veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice, followed by taps as wreaths are laid on the river and a 21-gun salute. Led by Decorah Mayor Lorraine Borowski and honored guests for the memorial’s dedication, the parade welcomes all Veterans to march in the parade down Water Street to Mary Christopher Park.

At 12 p.m., the program will begin at the Veterans Memorial, with the county’s Legion Clubs well-represented and out-of-state relatives of Veterans named at the memorial ex-

pected in attendance. There will be some seating at the event, but attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

The program has local notables presenting information and remarks, including Tade Kerndt with the Memorial presentation and history, Colonel Dean Darling as guest speaker, and remarks from WCVMA President Glenn Larson.

A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held just before the wreath laying for those that passed.

While the memorial costs have been covered, the WCVM group is still accepting donations to establish funds for the continued upkeep and care of the memorial. Donations made out to WCVMA can be sent or dropped off to the All Vets Club, Attn: Mark Stockdale, 104 State Street, Decorah, IA 52101.

For more information, visit www.winneshiekvetsmemorial. org.

for runoff. Once the shouldering project is complete, the engineer’s office will seed the ditch again.

‘No Spray’ zones Bjerke did report that the County Road Crews have not been out to spray and encouraged landowners who have requested “No Spray” to ensure the signs for those areas are in place in the near future.

Dust control policy Bjerke clarified the dust control policies of the county, reporting that many third party applicators take care of

Winneshiek Sheriff A search warrant was executed May 17 at 7:48 p.m., at a residence on Red Oak Road in Decorah after an ongoing investigation by the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office. As a result, Chanh Cong Tran and Rithea Veang were arrested and transported to the Winneshiek County Jail. Chanh Cong Tran, 49, was arrested and charged with D felony possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, serious misdemeanor possession of controlled substance (Methamphetamine) and simple misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. Rithea Veang, 41, was arrested and charged with serious misdemeanor possession of controlled substance (Methamphetamine) and simple misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.

This is an ongoing investigation, with additional charges pending.

James Hill, 25, of Eldorado, was arrested at the Allamakee County Jail May 15, transported to the Winneshiek County Jail and booked on four arrest warrants for violation of probation. While incarcerated in the jail, Hill was served with two additional failure to serve jail time arrest warrants.

Winneshiek Sheriff’s Office was called to a disturbance in Ridgeway April 8 on Railroad Street. After a brief investigation by the deputies, three subjects were charged with disorderly conduct. Stace Lesser, 18, of Decorah turned himself in to the Decorah Police Department on May 15, and was arrested on an arrest warrant for disorderly conduct – fighting/violent behavior and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail. Thais Michelson, 21,

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of Decorah, and Christan Viveros, 20, of Fort Atkinson, were both charged with disorderly conduct – fighting/violent behavior.

Dylan Sweet, 24, of Decorah, was arrested April 22 at 6:25 p.m. in Decorah, and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail for serious misdemeanor possession of controlled substance, 2nd offense, possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of no contact order.

Chase Hageman, 18, of Waucoma, was arrested May 16 and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail on an arrest warrant for B felony burglary, 1st degree and contribution to the delinquency of a minor. He turned himself into the Winneshiek County Jail.

Billy Jo Groncholski, 29, of Titonka, was cited for failure to provide security against liability following an accident May 19 on the Bluffton Road. Groncholski was driving a recently purchased motorcycle north on Bluffton Road when he started having problems with the back wheel. The back end began skipping or hopping. The driver turned into the corner to keep the motorcycle upright. Motorcycle and driver entered the west ditch down a steep embankment, before coming to rest. A witness at the scene observed the back wheel of the motorcycle malfunctioning, causing it to go into the ditch. The driver was transported by ambulance to Winneshiek Medical Center. The motorcycle was totaled.

Chanh Tran, 49, of Decorah, was arrested May 20 at 9:20 a.m. on Red Oak Road in Decorah, and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail on an arrest warrant for violation of probation.

Jail Inspection The annual Board of Health Inspection at the jail was completed March 8, 2023 by the Winneshiek County Board of Health. The Board of Health had the opportunity to learn about an upcoming remodel of the jail kitchen. Jail staff prepare and serve one hot lunch each day and two cold meals to inmates. Board members also had the opportunity to visualize the safety cell, which was referred to as “a great asset to the jail.” Members learned about services offered to inmates including county social services, telehealth services, counseling for inmates, jail diversion services and technology that inmates have access to.

Overall, the board reported the Winneshiek County Jail is a secure facility with dedicated staff who provide safe, appropriate and exceptional care to inmates and commended jail staff for their efforts.

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Heather Quandahl, 38, of Decorah, turned herself into the Winneshiek County Jail May 13 on an arrest warrant for child endangerment, physical abuse.

Brady Hixson, 36, of Cresco, was arrested in Middle Ossian Road May 12 at 7:13 p.m., and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail for trespassing (1st offense).

A search warrant was executed at a resident at 113th Ave., near Dorchester on May 12, after an ongoing investigation by the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office.

As a result, Duane Gulbro, 55, of

Dorchester, was arrested and transported to the Winneshiek County Jail. Gulbro was charged with two counts of D felony possession of controlled substance, 3rd or subsequent (methamphetamine and marijuana), aggravated misdemeanor obstructing prosecution, and simple misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.

Miola Gossman, 49, of Cresco, was arrested in Howard County May 11, transported to the Winneshiek County Jail and booked on an arrest warrant for violation of probation.

Michael Koch, 39, of Cresco,

was arrested in Howard County and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail May 10 on an arrest warrant for harassment 2nd degree.

Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office received a call of an accident May 3 on Centennial Road. A vehicle driven by Rachael Tieskoetter, 39, of Ossian, and a vehicle driven

by Luke Frederick, 21, of Castalia, were traveling in the northbound lane of Centennial Road. Both vehicles had slowed speed. Frederick’s vehicle was on the right side of the lane, and Tieskoetter began to overtake the other vehicle in the left lane. Frederick reportedly made a

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Scope of work includes the partial demolition and infilling of an existing manhole structure. Some minor concrete paving removal and replacement along with new curbing as needed for the artificial turf anchorage. A new sub-surface drainage and collection system is to be installed beneath the proposed artificial turf area and will be tied into an adjacent existing storm water structure, with a cost estimate of $350,000.

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THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR WINNESHIEK COUNTY Juvenile Court IN THE INTEREST OF M.N.M.M. DOB: 2017 A Child, JENNA MARIE MONTES-MACHORRO, DOB: 2/01/1982 Case No. JVJV001983 ORIGINAL NOTICE Petitioner.

TO: Jose Miguel Machorro Xochicale You are hereby notified that there is now on file in the office of the clerk of the above court, a Petition in the above-entitled action, which prays for a termination of your parent-child relationship with the above-named child pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 600A. The Petitioner is Jenna Marie Montes-Machorro, whose attorney is James Burns, Miller Law Office, P.L.C., 301 West Broadway, P.O. Box 28, Decorah, Iowa 52101; Telephone: (563) 382-4226.

You are further notified that a hearing to determine whether your parental rights should be terminated to the child in interest pursuant to Iowa Code Section 600A. 7 shall be held before the Juvenile Court on the 5th day of July, 2023, in the Courtroom of the Winneshiek County Courthouse, Decorah, Iowa. If you fail to appear and defend at said time and place, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition.

You are further notified that the person against whom a proceeding for termination of parental rights is brought shall have the right to counsel pursuant to Iowa Code Section 600A.6A. If you desire but are financially unable to employ counsel, you should immediately obtain from, complete, and file with the clerk of this court an Application for Court-Appointed Counsel and Financial Affidavit.

NOTE: The attorney who is expected to represent the child’s parent should be promptly advised by the parent of the service of this notice.

If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in court because of a disability, immediately call your district ADA coordinator at (563) 589-4488. (If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-73S-2942.)

Iowa Judicial Branch Case No. JVJV001983 County Winneshiek Case Title M.N.M.M. You must file your Appearance and Answer on the Iowa Judicial Branch eFile System, unless the attached Petition and Original Notice contains a hearing date for your ap-

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If you need assistance to participate in court due to a disability, call the disability access coordinator at (319) 833-3332 Persons who are hearing or speech impaired may call Relay Iowa TTY (1-800-735-2942). For more information, see www.iowacourts.gov/forthe-public/ada/. Disability access coordinators cannot provide legal advice.

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Present: President Ronald Fadness, Directors: Cindy Goodner, John Hjelle, Ben Lange, and Brian Petersburg. Supt. Dr. Tim Cronin, and Board Secretary Darlene Woodhouse. Director Lange participated via phone.

President Fadness called to order the Special School Board meeting at 7:07 a.m.

Director Goodner moved, seconded by Director Petersburg to go into closed session pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(I)(j)-to discuss the purchase or sale of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property or reduce the price the governmental body would receive for that property.

The minutes and the audio recording of a session closed under this paragraph shall be available for public examination when the transaction discussed is complete. Roll Call: Director Lange, aye; President Fadness, aye; Director Goodner, aye; Director Petersburg, aye Director Hjelle, aye. The board went into closed session at 7:08 a.m.

The board came out of closed session at 9:19 a.m. There being no further business, the special meeting adjourned at 9:19 a.m.

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No injuries were reported. Frederick was cited for making an unsafe turn of failing to give signal.

Three search warrants were executed in the Freeport area on May 18 at 3:53 p.m., as part of an ongoing investigation by the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office. As a result, Jesse Seelinger, 46, of Decorah was arrested and transported to the Winneshiek County Jail.

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THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR WINNESHIEK COUNTY Juvenile Court IN THE INTEREST OF A.S.M.M. DOB: 2017 A Child, JENNA MARIE MONTES-MACHORRO, DOB: 2/01/1982 Case No. JVJV001984 ORIGINAL NOTICE Petitioner.

TO: Jose Miguel Machorro Xochicale You are hereby notified that there is now on file in the office of the clerk of the above court, a Petition in the above-entitled action, which prays for a termination of your parent-child relationship with the above-named child pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 600A. The Petitioner is Jenna Marie Montes-Machorro, whose attorney is James Burns, Miller Law Office, P.L.C., 301 West Broadway, P.O. Box 28, Decorah, Iowa 52101; Telephone: (563) 382-4226.

You are further notified that a hearing to determine whether your parental rights should be terminated to the child in interest pursuant to Iowa Code Section 600A. 7 shall be held before the Juvenile Court on the 5th day of July, 2023, in the Courtroom of the Winneshiek County Courthouse, Decorah, Iowa. If you fail to appear and defend at said time and place, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition.

You are further notified that the person against whom a proceeding for termination of parental rights is brought shall have the right to counsel pursuant to Iowa Code Section 600A.6A. If you desire but are financially unable to employ counsel, you should immediately obtain from, complete, and file with the clerk of this court an Application for Court-Appointed Counsel and Financial Affidavit.

NOTE: The attorney who is expected to represent the child’s parent should be promptly advised by the parent of the service of this notice.

If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in court because of a disability, immediately call your district ADA coordinator at (563) 589-4488. (If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-73S-2942.)

Iowa Judicial Branch Case No. JVJV001984 County Winneshiek Case Title A.S.M.M. You must file your Appearance and Answer on the Iowa Judicial Branch eFile System, unless the attached Petition and Original Notice contains a hearing date for your appearance, or unless the court has excused you from filing electronically (see Iowa Court Rule 16.302).

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Court filings are public documents and may contain personal information that should always be kept confidential. For the rules on protecting personal information, refer to Division VI of chapter 16 of the Iowa Court Rules and to the Iowa Judicial Branch website at www.iowacourts.gov/for-the-public/ representing-yourself/protect-personal-information/.

If you need assistance to participate in court due to a disability, call the disability access coordinator at (319) 833-3332 Persons who are hearing or speech impaired may call Relay Iowa TTY (1-800-735-2942). For more information, see www.iowacourts.gov/forthe-public/ada/. Disability access coordinators cannot provide legal advice.

Date Issued 05/08/2023 12:07:02 PM District Clerk of Court or/by Clerk’s Designee of Winneshiek County /s/ Sarah Trimble Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion May 18 & 25, 2023 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF DECORAH BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the City of Decorah, Iowa, has set 5:15 p.m., Wednesday, June 7, 2023 for a regular meeting to be held at the Council Chambers of City Hall, in Decorah, Iowa, 52101, as the time and place for consideration of requested variances from the Ordinance requirements to-wit: Viking State Bank for 312 and 314 W. Main Street legally described as L 9 & W 13’ OF L 8 S 1/2 OF BLK 10 ORIG DECORAH and E 40’ OF L 8 & W 26’ OF L 7 S 1/2 BLK 10 ORIGINAL DECORAH in the City of Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa requesting permission to construct off street parking contrary to the Bulk Zoning Regulations All interested persons may appear at said time and place to be heard for or against the granting of variances from the Ordinance requirements. /s/ Sue Sander Sue Sander, Chair Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion May 25, 2023 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR WINNESHIEK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES ELDON BOYLE, DECEASED. PROBATE NO. ESPR 016209 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of James Eldon Boyle, Deceased, who died on or about April 20, 2023: You are hereby notified that on April 27, 2023, the undersigned was appointed administrator of the estate.

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

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1565 Washington St., Apt. 15 San Francisco, CA 92109 Date of second publication: May 25, 2023 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion May 18 & 25, 2023 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR WINNESHIEK COUNTY Juvenile Court IN THE INTEREST OF I.J.M.M. DOB: 2017 A Child, JENNA MARIE MONTES-MACHORRO, DOB: 2/01/1982 Case No. JVJV001985 ORIGINAL NOTICE Petitioner.

TO: Jose Miguel Machorro Xochicale You are hereby notified that there is now on file in the office of the clerk of the above court, a Petition in the above-entitled action, which prays for a termination of your parent-child relationship with the above-named child pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 600A. The Petitioner is Jenna Marie Montes-Machorro, whose attorney is James Burns, Miller Law Office, P.L.C., 301 West Broadway, P.O. Box 28, Decorah, Iowa 52101; Telephone: (563) 382-4226.

You are further notified that a hearing to determine whether your parental rights should be terminated to the child in interest pursuant to Iowa Code Section 600A. 7 shall be held before the Juvenile Court on the 5th day of July, 2023, in the Courtroom of the Winneshiek County Courthouse, Decorah, Iowa. If you fail to appear and defend at said time and place, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition.

You are further notified that the person against whom a proceeding for termination of parental rights is brought shall have the right to counsel pursuant to Iowa Code Section 600A.6A. If you desire but are financially unable to employ counsel, you should immediately obtain from, complete, and file with the clerk of this court an Application for Court-Appointed Counsel and Financial Affidavit.

NOTE: The attorney who is expected to represent the child’s parent should be promptly advised by the parent of the service of this notice.

If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in court because of a disability, immediately call your district ADA coordinator at (563) 589-4488. (If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-73S-2942.)

Iowa Judicial Branch Case No. JVJV001985 County Winneshiek Case Title I.J.M.M. You must file your Appearance and Answer on the Iowa Judicial Branch eFile System, unless the attached Petition and Original Notice contains a hearing date for your appearance, or unless the court has excused you from filing electronically (see Iowa Court Rule 16.302).

Register for the eFile System at www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/Efile to file and view documents in your case and to receive notices from the court.

For general rules and information on electronic filing, refer to the Iowa Rules of Electronic Procedure in chapter 16 of the Iowa Court Rules at www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/ ACO/CourtRulesChapter/16.pdf.

Court filings are public documents and may contain personal information that should always be kept confidential. For the rules on protecting personal information, refer to Division VI of chapter 16 of the Iowa Court Rules and to the Iowa Judicial Branch website at www.iowacourts.gov/for-the-public/ representing-yourself/protect-personal-information/.

If you need assistance to participate in court due to a disability, call the disability access coordinator at (319) 833-3332 Persons who are hearing or speech impaired may call Relay Iowa TTY (1-800-735-2942). For more information, see www.iowacourts.gov/forthe-public/ada/. Disability access coordinators cannot provide legal advice.

Date Issued 05/08/2023 12:14:42 PM District Clerk of Court or/by Clerk’s Designee of Winneshiek County /s/ Sarah Trimble Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion May 18 & 25, 2023 Board Minutes Monday May 15, 2023 The Board of Supervisors met at 9:30am May 15, 2023 with Vick, Kelsay, Langreck, Vermace, and Faldet present.

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

Steve Vanden Brink, EMS Director, met with the Board to present a proclamation.

Moved by Vermace and seconded Kelsay to proclaim the week of May 21 – 27, 2023 as Emergency Medical Services Week in Winneshiek County. Motion carried unanimously.

Ben Steines, County Auditor, reviewed the budget amendment requests from the various departments.

Moved by Vick and seconded by Vermace to approve the Solutions Support Agreement for FY24. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Faldet and seconded by Vick to approve the minutes from the last meeting.

Motion carried unanimously.

The Board toured the facilities at the Spectrum Network building.

Moved by Vick and seconded by Faldet to adjourn to 9:30am Monday, May 22, 2023.

Motion carried unanimously.

ATTEST Benjamin D Steines, County Auditor Daniel Langreck, Chair Board of Supervisors Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion May 25, 2023

The City of Decorah will receive proposals for a GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) for 2023 with the City’s discretion to extend the term up to three years. The audit shall be performed in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Auditing Standards; and the requirements of the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 and Title 2 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance) when applicable. Information relating to minimum specifications of services, data to be included in the proposal, evaluation criteria, and selected information is available at the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall. All costs incurred in the preparation of a proposal responding to this RFP will be the responsibility of the firm and will not be reimbursed by the City of Decorah.

Sealed proposals must be received by 12:00 p.m. June 15, 2023. Mail or deliver to: Keri Sand City Clerk-Finance Officer, 400

Claiborne Dr., PO Box 138, Decorah, Iowa 52101.

Proposals shall indicate on the outside envelope that it is a sealed proposal for the Audit RFP and the name of the submitting firm.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion May 25, 2023 NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONVEY AND TRANSFER CITY-OWNED REAL ESTATE AND PUBLIC HEARING TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: You are hereby given notice that a public hearing will be held at 6:00 o’clock P .M. on June 7, 2023, in the City Council Chambers in Ridgeway, Iowa, on the question of whether the City Council of the City of Ridgeway, Iowa, should convey and transfer City owned property, to-wit: Lot 2 of 2 of 2 of 2 of 36 in the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 23, Township 98 North, Range 10 West of the 5th P.M., in the Town of Ridgeway, Winneshiek County, Iowa, according to the Corrective Plat of Survey filed for record as Doc. No. 2022-3579.

WHEREAS, the City has received a written offer to purchase the Real Estate from Eric and Darcy Wemark (the “Buyers”) and said written offer is on file for public review; WHEREAS, the Buyers’ offer to purchase the Real Estate, contains, among other terms, the following terms: a.) Purchase Price: $6,000.00; b.) Property sold “as is” by warranty deed; and b.) Other terms/ contingencies: City to pay all costs related to closing; You are further notified that the City proposes to convey and transfer the abovedescribed parcel of real estate to the Buyers according to the terms stated above.

At said time and place comments will be received at the public hearing by the City Council on the question of the conveyance and transfer of said parcel of real estate.

BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL this 9th day of May, 2023.

Sharla Berns, City Clerk Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion May 25, 2023 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING MAY 15, 2023 DECORAH COUNCIL CHAMBERS The Budget and Finance Committee held a meeting in the Council Chambers on May 15, 2023, at 5:00 pm.

Present: Randy Schissel, Kirsten Olson, Kirk Johnson, Steve Zittergruen City Clerk, Keri Sand, reviewed the new electronic process for Council to approve invoices to be paid out. Sand explained how to get into the software to review, approve, and reject invoices that have already been approved by department heads for payment.

Meeting adjourned 5:20 pm.

Keri Sand City Clerk-Finance Officer Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion May 25, 2023 May 15, 2023 The regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Borowski at 5:45 pm.

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

The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Members present: Kirsten Olson, Steven Zittergruen, Randy Schissel, Kirk Johnson, Steve Luse, Ross Hadley, Emily Neal Mayor Borowski presented Decorah’s Water Department employee, Dennis Myhre, a 50 Years of Service pin and congratulated him on his pending retirement on May 26,2023.

Consent agenda was presented. a. Minutes of the May 1, 2023, Regular Meeting b. Claims c. .Partial Pay Application #1 for Decorah 2022 Pleasant Avenue Improvement Project d. Partial Pay Application #2 for Decorah 2022 P.C. Concrete Patching Project e. Vesterheim Commons Dedication Special Event f. Lawn Chair Night Special Event g. Decorah Band Special Event h. New Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service and Catering Convergence CiderWorks i. Resolution 3369 to Set Public Hearing on Amending Section 17.16.190 of the Municipal Code Regarding Home Occupations j. Resolution 3368 to Set Public Hearing on Amending Section 17.16.030 of the Municipal Code Regarding Access Buildings and Permitted Accessory Uses k. Request for Proposals for Audit Services-3 Year Contract i. Resolution 3370 to Set Public Hearing for Second Amendment for FY 2023 m. Tax Abatement-202 Saint Lawrence Street-David and Piper Hobbs-New Construction n. Tax Abatement-108 Highland Drive #4-Quandahl Investment Prop-New Construction o. Tax Abatement-909 Pleasant Avenue-Nancy Ulring-Rehabilitation Steve Zittergruen requested for item J to be removed from the consent agenda. Emily Neal requested item N to be removed from the consent agenda.

Olson made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the removal of items J and N, Schissel seconded the motion. Roll call vote. All voting ayes. Motion carried.

Ross made a motion to approve item J, Resolution 3368, setting June 19, 2023, as the public hearing on amending Section 17.16.030 of Decorah Municipal Code on access buildings and permitted accessory uses.

Neal seconded the motion. Roll call vote.

Ayes: Ross, Neal, Johnson, Schissel. Nays: Olson, Zittergruen, Luse. Motion carried.

Zittergruen made a motion to approve item N, Quandahl Investment Properties Tax Abatement application, Olson seconded the motion. Roll call vote. All voting ayes. Motion carried.

Mayor Borowski opened the public hearing regarding the plans, specifications, form of contract, and awarding bids for the Decorah 2023 Alley Improvement Project at 6:16 pm. No public comment. Public Hearing was closed at 6:17 pm. Luse made a motion to approve Resolution 3371 regarding the plans, specifications, form of contract and awarding the bid to Skyline Construction in the amount of $117,361.74 for the Decorah 2023 Alley Improvement Project. Hadley seconded the motion. Roll call vote. All voting ayes. Motion carried.

Mayor Borowski opened the public hearing on the FY ‘23 Amendment at 6:18 pm.

No public comment. The public hearing was closed at 6:19 pm. Luse made a motion to approve Resolution 3367 approving the FY ‘23 Budget Amendment; Olson seconded the motion. Roll call vote. All voting ayes. Mo-

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tion carried.

Dave Jones from McClure Engineering spoke to the Council regarding the Decorah Municipal Airport Corporate Hangar with Attached Terminal Building Project. Jones explained the process of bidding for this project and why the bid for the project was so much higher than the estimate. The prices of steel and fiber glass are one of the reasons the estimate came in so high. Jones stated that this is what they are seeing on all airport bids. Luse made a motion to reject Wick’s Construction bid of $2,740,974.50 and convert the secured FAA grant funding to a design only grant. Zittergruen seconded the motion. Roll call vote.

All voting ayes. Motion carried.

City Manager, Travis Goedken, explained to the Council that since the bid for the Decorah Municipal Airport project was rejected, there is no need to vote on the Task Order No. 3 with McClure Engineering and no need to vote on the authorizing of the application for the FY’ 24 IDOT GAVI Grant.

Luse made a motion to approve the Governmental Health Care Plan as the new health insurance carrier for the City of Decorah, Neal seconded the motion. Roll call vote. All voting ayes. Motion carried.

Olson made a motion to approve the site plan for Viking Mountain Tool Works contingent on the following items: 1.Applicant is not the current property owner, should be the owner prior to starting 2.Site plan dimensions do not match a plat from current property owner 3. Site grading is not in conjunction with the regional stormwater plan submitted, all building runoff needs directed towards the regional detention basin 4. Example of building detail given, but not finalized; applicant should provide buildings height, shape, use, and architectural theme 5. Site plan does not provide details on necessary street improvements; applicant needs to submit ROW work permit prior to construction with necessary information 6. Van accessible parking stall should be 11’ wide with 5’ wide aisle (per SUDAS) 7. Sidewalk plan specifies 3. 5” concrete and needs to be 4” concrete; sidewalk shown extending onto private property due to conflict with existing utility, so applicant needs to provide a sidewalk easement to the City 8. ........... A regional stormwater basin has been designed by Decorah Jobs for the area; as long as runoff is directed to regional basin, stormwater requirements are met; applicant’s contractor will need to sign as co-applicant to existing NPDES General Permit No. 2 with the City for the area Luse seconded the motion. Roll call vote.

All voting ayes. Motion carried.

Zittergruen made a motion to table the approval of the preliminary plat for Kratz Subdivision, Olson seconded the motion.

Zittergruen stated that he would like to have Public Safety’s input on the plat before deciding on this matter. Roll call vote. All voting ayes. Motion carried to table the approval of the preliminary plat for Kratz Subdivision.

Hadley made a motion to approve the C-3 Design for the Blazing Star at 120 East Water Street, owned by Sean Brown. Neal seconded the motion. Roll call vote. All voting ayes.

Motion carried.

The City Manager led a discussion with the Council on food trucks within the city limits. Goedken requested the Council’s input on what they believe is needed for regulations regarding the operation of food trucks. Goedken will prepare options for the Council to consider at the next Council meeting.

Meeting adjourned at 7:15 pm Keri Sand City Clerk-Finance Officer Monday, May 15, 2023 Ace Hardware, Supplies...................... 553.62 Acentek, Fees ...................................... 652.50 Bohach, Adam, Library Program ........ 150.00 Amazon, Services .............................3139.62 Baker & Taylor, Books ....................3349.98 Bodensteiner Implement, Supplies .....849.66 Bremer, Louann, Cleaning ................ 1000.00 Bruening Rock, Services.....................156.75 Card Service Center, Fuel .................1656.80 Casper Plbg & Htg, Repairs ..............3183.61 Croell, Services .................................1001.00 Dalco, Supplies ...................................436.89 Decorah Electric, Services ................ 3376.62 Decorah Tire, Tire .................................92.99 Ia Dept Of Public Safety, Services ....1031.25 Demco, Supplies .................................240.76 Holiday Inn, Training .......................... 448.00 Fareway Stores, Supplies .................... 117.57 Ferguson Waterworks, Meters ............969.58 Chris A Storlie, Solar ........................ 1186.00 Steven T Pedretti, Services ................. 193.55 Stevenson Tree Care, Stump Grinding...............................1500.00 Chad Allen Elliott, Program................500.00 Nutmeg’s Cafe & Bakery, Services .... 114.00 Tiffany Malanaphy, Special Event Refund ......................... 20.00 First Supply, Pool Maitenance ............ 695.26 Galls, Flex Flashlight Pouch ............... 539.63 Laura Gillespie, Building Cleaning . 1813.00 Airespring, Services ............................ 277.34 Impact7G, Services ............................... 30.00 Cross Nurseries, Trees ...................... 2111.20 Sweeper Parts Sales, Parts .................. 650.20 Alliant Energy, Electric Bills .......... 29786.48 Imfoa, Conference ..............................145.00 Iowa Prison Industries, Uniform .........460.00 John Deere Financial, Supplies ........... 733.75 Keystone Lab, Water Test ...................275.50 Ladybug Landscapes, Trees ................ 160.00 Leon’s. Services .................................. 512.50 Malcom, Garbage ................................ 831.50 Napa, Battery ........................................53.62 Lulu & Bb’s, Dog Food ........................ 44.00 Perry Novak, Street Light ................... 295.00 Petty Cash, Postage ............................... 13.05 Ray Allen Manufacturing, K9 Equipment ................................... 114.95 Village Farm And Home, Supplies ... 2229.27 Randy’s Auto Parts, Supplies ................81.04 Ricoh, Equipment ...............................409.00 Riley’s, Cash Registers ....................... 145.00 Schwan’s, Products ............................. 127.81 Smutzler, David, Training ...................329.08 Spahn & Rose Lumber, Supplies ........ 618.80 Steve’s Car Care, Car Wash ..................79.50 Storey Kenworthy, Supplies................ 287.32 Thornton’s, Lawn Seed .......................543.00 Reliance Standard, Life Insurance ...... 938.20 Torresdal, Kristin, Reimbursement ....... 80.59 Tri State Doors, Door Repair .............. 450.00 Truck Country, Services .................... 6007.82 State Hygienic Lab, Water Test ...........500.00 Ups, Postage.......................................... 11.69 Vandekrol, Scott, Reimbursement.........37.44 Winn Co Recorder, Recording Fees....189.00 Verizon Wireless, Phone Bills ........... 1614.68 Ziegler, Parts ..................................... 1891.74 Gundersen Health System, Services ...130.00 Custom Alarm, Battery ......................... 69.40 Falck Concrete, Services ................... 1500.00 Fisk’s, Supplies ................................. 1281.00 Olson Explosives, Fuel .................... 3023.61 Midwest Patch/Hi-Viz Safety, Patch .1764.00 Mi Energy, Electric Bills...................2085.26 Samuelson, Riley, Services .................504.00 Uw-Madison, Training ......................1000.00 Mcclure Engineering, Airport ........65468.55 Cardboard Robot, Supplies ...................16.80 Fuse Technic, Services ........................ 150.00 Impact Coffee, Program ....................... 25.00 Eurofins, Testing .................................749.70 Cayler Consulting, Police .................4192.29 Sunset Law Enforcement, Ammunition ......................................364.35 Yaneff, Nick, Reimbursement ...............75.00 Row-Heyveld, Zach, Reimbursement . 323.00 Kanopy , Services ............................... 123.00 Kwik Trip, Fuel ................................. 5811.50 Campground Commander, Services.... 618.84 Farmers Union Coop, Airport Fuel .....445.67 Driftless Multimedia, Services.......... 1504.06 Questcdn.Com, Services ..................... 396.00 Decorah Comm School, Icn Internet ..140.77 Midwest Breathing Air, Testing ..........495.99 Overdrive, Books .............................. 385.48 Syn-Tech Systems, Contract ............. 1675.00 Midland Scientific, Services ............... 168.10 Albert, Jeff, Mileage ...........................339.89 Decorah Cleaners, Uniform ............... 129.60 Streicher’s, Uniform..............................91.97 Fire Service Training , Training .......... 100.00 Fastenal, Ear Plugs .............................. 176.11 Gary’s Tractor, Mower Blade..............781.66 Hawkeye Interconnect , Services ........ 137.50 Grinnell Mutual , Certification............ 200.00 Biblionix, Services ............................3980.00 Revenue To Date May 15, 2023 General Fund............................. 5,876,108.18 Local Option Sales Tax .............1,487,899.97 Road Use Fund............................. 832,790.10 Employee Benefits ....................1,583,459.05 Hotel/Motel .................................. 275,000.00 Ssmid..............................................19,558.87 Park Special Gifts ..........................49,648.63 Library Special Gifts ...................... 36,315.20 Street Equip Fund ............................4,847.07 Debt Service Fund.....................1,153,517.24 Special Projects ............................143,664.78 Water Utility Fund ....................... 969,835.99 Sewer Utility Fund .................... 1,087,241.55 Enterprise Project Interest ................ 9,476.62 Metronet .......................................212,933.44 Storm Sewer Utility ..................... 117,611.18 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion May 25, 2023

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Turkey Valley Class of 2023

SPORTS

Vikings looking for better finish in 2023

Members of the Decorah baseball team for the 2023 are (front, l-r) Caleb Krieg, Jack Knoke, Cash Riehle, Garrett Waskow, Mason Avila, Nathan Wymer, Trevor Kuennen, Austin Helgerson, Beau Newhouse; (middle) Coach Riley, Bryce Elsbernd, Dakota Johnson, Brody Hanson, Louis Bucksa, Ben Wymer, Brayden Hartl, Caleb Meyer, Brayden Wemark, Davis Coppola, Carter Dlhy, Coach Zwanziger; (back) Coach Kuempel, Nick Lowery, Fisher Tweten, Will Teslow, Casey Brickley, Brady Bohner, Kelley Gates, Cade Olson, Kaden Alstad, Ethan Holthaus, Brady Benzing, Landon Kuennen and Coach Dlhy. (Photo courtesy of Tami Bohr) The Decorah baseball team is looking to surprise area squads this summer with seven returning letter winners and a line-up featuring several new faces.

Putting together a solid battery in the line-up is fifth-year head coach Adam Riley.

CLOCKWISE, from top: Summa cum laude graduates (lr) Aubrey Hoffert, Troy Schmitt and Jacqlyn Schmitt.

Kale Kuennen with grandmother, Norma Kuennen. Nelson Reicks, Wyatt Upton and Ryan Franzen prove their diplomas are signed.

Breanna Moudry and Carson Busta inspect their diplomas. (Driftless Multimedia photos by Becky Walz)

Last year The Vikings struggled to put everything together last year.

They would compile short win streaks, followed by short losing streaks. By the end of the conference season, they finished with a 15-5 record and was second in the Northeast Iowa Conference.

In the first round of district action, Decorah matched with Benton at home. The Vikings led 5-4 after the third frame but gave up one run in the fourth and two in the fifth.

At the end of the year, Decorah, which finished 22-11 overall, graduated Dane Frieden, Jacob Pipho, Noah Storts, Brody Young, Sam Kleiner, Keenan Tyler, Joseph Hjelle and Thomas Ostlie.

Coming back Coach Riley starts with his returning letter winners. Senior Ben Wymer was named second team all-conference last year with a .325 batting average and .495 on-base percentage. He had 25 hits with four doubles and two homers. In addition, Wymer had 15 stolen bases and scored 30 runs.

Returning to the outfield and pitcher’s mound is Ethan Holthaus. Last year, the senior was 1-1 on the mound with 24 strikeouts and a 1.40 ERA (earned run average). At the

plate, Holthuas had 24 hits including five double and one home run with a .233 batting average.

As a freshman, Kaden Alstad posted a batting average of .360 with 27 hits with four home runs, two doubles and 27 RBI. Making four appearances on the hill, Alstad went 3-1 with 32 strikeouts and a 1.89 ERA. Brady Bohner was 3-0 on the hill last year as a sophomore, recording 15 strikeouts with a 2.90 ERA. Also back on the mound will be Fisher Tweten who went 2-2 with 13 strikeouts. Landon Kuennen picked up two wins as pitcher with 13 Ks. The six are joined by fellow seniors Casey Brickley, Cade Olson and Jackson Knoke.

Juniors on the squad include Brayden Hartl, Caleb Meyer, Kelley Gates and Will Teslow.

The outlook With five pitchers from last year’s pitching staff who threw nearly half of the Vikings’ varsity inning, Decorah hopes to build on their experience to remain competitive early in the season while the younger players gain valuable experience.

“We return three players who had regular at-bats offensively and who saw regular action defensively. Therefore, there will be plenty of opportunities for players to earn new opportunities to contribute to all phases of the game. We will be searching for those players who can be most consistent in their efforts to contribute and help their team be successful on a daily basis,” said Coach Riley.

When it comes to the league, Coach Riley sees Waverly-Shell Rock and New Hampton as being the top teams with talented players from competitive teams. He doesn’t discount Waukon either with several of the best players in the NEIC as well. However, if pitching can keep the Vikes competitive, they could be in the hunt for the title as well.

“The coaching staff is pleased with the work put in by a number of players to put themselves in position to fulfill a large number of roles available at the varsity level,” said the skipper.

“Our pitching will need to carry us as we work to find ways to score runs on a regular basis as we learn more about how individuals can help us score runs.”

Back on the field with a letter for the Viking baseball team are (l-r) Fisher Tweten, Brady Bohner, Ethan Holthaus, Kaden Alstad, Casey Brickley, Landon Kuennen and Ben Wymer.

(Photo courtesy of Tami Bohr)

Decorah summer volleyball program

Students in third through eighth grade are invited to make plans to be involved in the Decorah summer volleyball program.

The varsity coaching staff, along with some juniors and seniors will lead the program on Mondays throughout June and July at the Decorah High School unless otherwise posted on the DVC Club Facebook page. Athletes can be dropped off and picked up at the loading dock entrance behind the high school gym.

Mondays scheduled are as follows: June 5, June 12, June 19, June 26, July 10 and July 17.

Incoming seventh and eighth graders will meet from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Students entering fifth and sixth grade will meet from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m., and incoming third and fourth graders will meet 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

The $45 cost includes a T-shirt and will be the same regardless of how many sessions are attended. Deadline to register with Coach Gina Holthaus is Thursday, June 1.

For questions contact Coach Holthaus via email at gina.holthaus@decorah.k12.ia.us.

Two DHS golfers receive Academic All-State

LUTHER COLLEGE GRADUATION of the Class of 2023 was held Sunday, May 21, at Legacy Stadium. Of the 385 Luther graduates this year, there were 26 early graduates who were invited to attend the Commencement Ceremony. The sun shone brightly in a clear sky as graduates Addie Craig of Maquoketa, Christina Dressler of Racine, Wis. (inset left) and Samantha Dzangare from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, (inset right) stood in formation prior to taking their lap around the field to their seats. ABOVE- The keynote speaker was Sharran Srivatsaa ’01, the president of the fastest-growing real estate brokerage in the world, and successful entrepreneur. He gave the graduates three points to take with them into their futures; transformation doesn’t happen in isolation, making something great means doing fewer things, and we bring more of what we celebrate. The procession to the commencement ceremony included professors emeritus, as well as notable figures in Luther’s history. (Driftless Multimedia photos by Kate Klimesh)

St. Benedict Catholic School If interested contact Steve Haluska, Principal, at shaluska@st-ben.pvt.k12.ia.us or call at 563-382-4668.

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Decorah High School seniors Jackson Knoke and Hope Stahl have been given Academic All State recognition by the Iowa High School Golf Coaches Association.

To qualify, a golfer must be a senior who participates in at least half of the varsity meets and who maintains a 3.75 GPA or higher.

Rich Gaard is the DHS boys’ golf coach, and Scott Pierce is the girls’ golf coach.

Representing Decorah golf programs with All-State recognition in 2023 are (l-r) Rich Gaard, DHS Boy’s Golf Coach; Jackson Knoke; Hope Stahl; and Scott Pierce, Girls’ Golf Coach. (submitted photo)

Coming up in varsity sports

May 25 –SW bb at Wapsie Valley, 4 p.m.; TV bb at North Fayette Valley, 4 p.m.; Dec bb vs. Crestwood, 5 p.m.; Dec sb at Turkey Valley, 7 p.m.

May 26 - Dec g ten at individual/doubles state (Waterloo), 10 a.m.; Dec sb vs. MFL MarMac, 7 p.m.; SW sb vs. Crestwood, 7 p.m.; Dec bb at Mason City, 7:30 p.m.

May 27 – TV bb at New Hampton, 9 a.m.; Dec g ten at individual/ doubles state (Waterloo), 10 a.m.

May 30 –TV bb vs. Clayton Ridge, 4 p.m.; Dec bb at Waukon, 5 p.m.; SW bb vs. North Fayette Valley, 5 p.m.; Dec sb at New Hampton, 5:30 p.m.; TV sb at Springville, 5:30 p.m.

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Decorah takes care of Kee

Viking players celebrate after Jake Magner (getting hugged) makes the tying goal in the first half of Monday’s playoff match against Dubuque Wahlert. (Driftless Multimedia photo

by Becky Walz)

No. 9 Vikes fight off Wahlert Fans of high school soccer knew Monday’s Class 2A playoff game between ninth-ranked Decorah and Dubuque Wahlert would be an all-out battle. In a physical game with both teams hungry for the win, the rivals went back and forth on the Decorah field for the full 80 minutes, with the Vikings coming out on top 3-1.

Wahlert managed to put the ball in the net first near the midpoint of the first half. Noah Milburn and Erik Hjelle lead the backline and shut down Wahlert after conceding the first goal. Brady Benzing provided a standout performance in the midfield, shutting down most of Wahlert’s attacks before they could get momentum. With just over 10 minutes remaining in the first half, Jake Magner scored the tying goal. At halftime, the score remained tied.

Decorah’s Ian Giddings and

Jeramiah Rediske scored two goals in the last seven minutes of the game to win. Assisting on the goals were Noah Milburn and Magner.

“The boys showed a lot of resiliency after going down 1-0 to fight back and win the game. I am really proud of what the boys accomplished. They showed a lot of heart and courage to bounce back in a difficult game to come back and win.

We are grateful for the wonderful support from our fans and the turnout was fantastic,” said Coach Zachary Shearer.

Decorah hosted No. 11 Center Point-Urbana (11-3) in the substate final Wednesday, May 24. Check online and in the May 30 Driftless Journal for how the Vikings did. A win would put Decorah in the Class 2A state quarterfinals Tuesday, May 30, at the Cownie Soccer Complex in Des Moines.

Opening the season at home Monday, the Decorah baseball team (2-0, 0-0 NEIC) won a pair of non-conference games over foe Kee High, 12-5 and 4-3.

In game one, Decorah took a 2-0 lead in the third, utilizing an error, single by Ben Wymer, a fielder’s choice capped off by a Kaden Alstad, single. Free bases in the fifth, as well as a single by Alstad set up a threerun double by Brayden Hartl to give the Vikes a 7-0 lead. However, the Hawks responded with four runs in the sixth. Another five-run bottom with doubles by

Viking shortstop Brayden Hartl gets under a short hit during Monday’s opener with Kee High. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

Kelley Gates and Hartl of the sixth for Decorah put them out front for good.

Ethan Holthaus picked up the win on the hill with nine strikeouts. Throwing in relief was Mason Avila, who sat down three batters in two innings on the mound.

In total, the Vikes had nine hits, with Hartl going 2-for-4 with two doubles and five RBI. Gates had a double with three RBI, while Alstad was 2-for-3 with 2 RBI and one stolen base.

The second game was a bit closer. Decorah opened up the scoring in the third inning with three runs scored by Avila, Holthaus and Alstad. A tworun Hawk homer in the fourth tightened the score to 3-2. In the sixth frame, Kee High tied it up with back-to-back hits. In the bottom of the sixth, Gates was issued a walk and a sacrifice hit

by Casey Brickley advanced Gates into scoring position.

Hartl’s single in the batter’s box scored the go-ahead run which was enough for the Vikings to collect the win.

Alstad and Brady Bohner combined for the seven innings on the hill with Bohner earning the win. The pair combined for 11 Ks with Alstad recording seven.

Decorah combined for eight hits in game two with doubles

by Will Teslow, Alstad and Holthaus. With a single apiece were Avila, Holthaus, Brickley, Hartl and B. Wymer.

“We are really pleased to come away with two wins against a quality young Kee

Decorah’s Cade Olson slides into third in a cloud of dust after getting tagged by the Hawk in the force out. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz) High team,” said Coach Adam Riley. “Offensively, we were consistent in the batter’s box with lots of individuals contributing. We were able to score 11 of our 16 runs tonight with timely two-out hits. We will continue to look to make improvements running the bases. In game two, defensively we were very solid making routine plays behind a solid combined pitching performance by Kaden Alstad and Brady Bohner. Brady really made some great pitches in the late innings to give our defense a chance to play and win the ball game.”

The season is just starting to heat up for the Vikes as they play a doubleheader against Crestwood at home Thursday, May 25, at 5 p.m., then will be at the Roosevelt Baseball Stadium in Mason City Friday, May

Shortened games on opening day for SW

Taking a header for the Viking defense is Erik Hjelle as Brady Benzing comes in to assist in the defense against Dubuque Wahlert Monday in the substate semifinal. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

Trojans split with Kee

It was a marathon start to the season for the Turkey Valley baseball team (1-1, 1-1 UIC) as the Trojans split a conference doubleheader with Kee High (3-4, 1-1 UIC) Tuesday in Jackson Junction.

Base runners were few and far between in game one which went scoreless into the 10th inning. It was there that the Hawks took advantage of a single and three walks to put three runs on the board in the top of the inning and left TV pining for runs. In the bottom half of the frame the Trojans couldn’t come up with the timely hits and ultimately fell, 3-0.

In game two, the Trojan bats went to work to recoup the 10-inning loss and Turkey Valley earned the split with a 9-1 win. The home team put up their first tally with back-to-

back doubles by Oliver Schmitt and Garrett Dietzenbach. TV added two runs in each the third, fourth, fifth and sixth innings, giving the Hawks one in the fourth.

The Trojans welcome North Fayette Valley to Jackson Junction Thursday, May 25, for more conference action at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 27, Turkey Valley will play New Hampton at 9 a.m., then return home Tuesday, May 30 to face Clayton Ridge at 4 p.m.

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Turkey Valley’s Carson Busta (2) gets caught in a run-down between to Kee players in game one of Tuesday’s conference doubleheader. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

Opening day proved to be a good one for the South Winn baseball team (2-0, 2-0 UIC) which picked up a conference doubleheader sweep over Clayton Ridge-Central (1-4, 0-2 UIC). The Warriors minimized the number of innings played by picking up the run rule in both games in five innings.

Pitching was the key with four Warriors pitching combining for 10 innings of scoreless ball.

Kicking off the season in style, the Warriors put their first run on the board in the second inning with four more in the third. SW put the game to bed in the fourth with a big eight-run inning, 10-0.

Braiden Todd picked up a win in his first career varsity start going five innings and allowing just two hits while striking out

Netters still alive at state

After day one of the boys state individual and doubles tennis tournament, Decorah’s players remain in the hunt for a title.

Viking top-seeded individual qualifier Caden Branum defeated Andrew Lawrence of Shenandoah 6-1 and 6-2 in the first round Tuesday morning.

In the quarterfinals, the Decorah junior surpassed Cedar Rapids Xavier’s Ryan Schmit 7-5 and 6-2. In Wednesday’s semifinal, Branum was set to face North Polk’s Easton Moon.

In doubles competition, Decorah’s Daniel Skrade and Landon Baker defeated Riley DeWitt and Owen Kierscht of Spencer in round one in a pair of 6-3 matches. In the semifinal match, the Viking duo earned two 6-2 wins over Kayden Anderson and Tyler Harger of Glenwood. They opened day two in the semifinals against Dubuque Wahlert’s Charlie Curtiss and Roan Martineau.

A complete recap of the tournament will be published in the Tuesday, May 30, Driftless Journal.

10 in game one.

South Winn tallied eight hits in the contest, including doubles by Jamie Kuennen, Parker Timp and Todd with Carson Streeter tallying three RBI. In the nightcap, the Warriors put together a big second frame, pushing nine runs across home plate. One in each the third and fourth inning ended the game early, 11-0.

Cody Meyer picked up game two throwing 3 2/3 scoreless innings to pick up his first career varsity win.

In game two, South Winn had nine hits with Carson Wenthold coming away with two doubles.

Timp and Kole Hageman provided two singles and two RBI apiece.

“This was a great start to the season and very pleased with our ability to throw a lot of strikes from our pitching staff.

We will have a number of guys throw with minimal varsity experience so getting off to a good start will be key in building their confidence,” said Coach Alex Smith.

Wednesday, the Warriors were at St. Ansgar and will play

at Wapsie Valley in a junior varsity/varsity twinbill tonight (Thursday, May 25) at 5 p.m.

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26, at 7:30 p.m. Next week begins with a conference twinbill at Waukon Tuesday, May 30, at 5 p.m.

R H E Kee 000 0041 5 4 2 Dec 002 055X 12 9 4 Ethan Holthaus (WP) – 5IP, 1R, 1H, 3BB, 9K; Mason Avila (RP) – 2IP, 4R, 3H, 2BB, 3K 2B – Brayden Hartl 2; Kelley Gates 1; 1B – Kaden Alstad 2; Holthaus 1; Brady Bohner 1; Casey Brickley 1; Ben Wymer 1; RBI – Hartl 5; Gates 3; Alstad 2; B. Bohner 1; Brickley 1; SB – B. Wymer 1; Alstad 1 R H E Kee 000 2010 3 6 1 Dec 003 001 x 4 8 0 B. Bohner (WP) – 3IP, 1R, 4H, 1BB, 4K; Alstad (SP) – 4IP, 2R, 2H, 7K 2B – Will Teslow 1; Alstad 1; Holthaus 1; 1B – Avila 1; Holthaus 1; Brickley 1; Hartl 1; B. Wymer 1; RBI – Alstad 1; Fisher Tweten 1; Hartl 1; SB – B. Wymer 1

1; Bullerman 1; SB – Tieskoetter 1 R H E CR 000 00 x x 0 3 2 SW 091 1 x x x 11 9 0 Cody Meyer (WP) – 3-2/3IP, 0R, 0BB, 2H, 3K; Timp (RP) – 1IP, 0R, 0H, 0BB, 1K; Nolan Sabelka (RP) – 1/3IP, 0R, 1H, 0BB, 0K 2B – Wenthold 2; 1B – Timp 2; Hageman 2; C. Streeter 1; K. Streeter 1; Todd 1; RBI – Timp 2; Hageman 2; Wenthold 1; Todd 1; Sabelka 1; SB – C. Streeter 1; K. Streeter 1; Timp 1; Todd 1; Bullerman 1; Lukas Weiss 1

Jamie Kuennen slides into second uncontested by a throw to the Clayton Ridge-Central shortstop Tuesday in the 2023 season opener. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz) LEFT: Decorah’s Lani Hubka had the first hit of Tuesday’s game between the Vikings and South Winn in Calmar. Decorah went on to win the non-conference contest, 6-0. Behind the plate for the Warriors is Avery Humpal.

RIGHT: Hailey Riehle, South Winn’s second baseman covers first after Decorah’s Lillian Olson bunted in Tuesday’s game in Calmar.

No other game information was provided at press time. (Driftless Multimedia photos by Becky Walz)