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Paying respects to fallen men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation, Marine Corporals John Budweg and Martin Iverson participated in the time-honored tradition of decorating graves of fallen comrades by placing flowers on crosses representing every war.

Winneshiek County Auditor Ben Steines tests every voting machine to help protect against voter and election fraud.

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County Auditor prepares voting machines for Primary Election

By Zach Jensen The 2024 Primary Election is just around the corner on Tuesday, June 4, and Winneshiek County Auditor Ben Steines prepared for voting machines well in advance by making sure each machine to be used in the election is working properly and cannot be tampered with.

“These machines are tested extensively before they go to the polls,” said Steines. “I put a memory stick in each machine, and I put little seal on it, so the only way to get the memory stick out is to break the seal.

That way, we know nobody’s tampered with the memory stick.”

Each memory stick seal has its own number, which the auditor records for an added level of security, and the machines are programmed to not count ballots until 7 a.m. on Election Day. One of the primary steps in checking the machines is making sure the date and time are set correctly, because as Steines said, “There’s nothing more frustrating than have poll workers call on election morning, saying the machine won’t turn on, because it’s not set to the right day.”

Steines then makes sure the machine counts one ballot and only one ballot at a time. To do that, he first tries to insert two ballots and then inserts one ballot — to teach the machine the difference between the thickness of one ballot versus the thickness of two ballots.

“This also helps prevent someone who thinks they can print ballots off at home and feed them into the machine,” he explained, “because if they don’t have the right thickness of paper, it will not work.”

Winneshiek County has 12 machines, using six in the primary election, and Steines said Winneshiek County has never had a case of voter fraud dealing with the way ballots are counted.

“We had one case where someone voted Absentee, and they also tried voting on Election Day,” Steines said. “We turned it into the county attorney, and after an investigation the person pled ignorance, and they got slap on the wrist.”

Next, the county auditor programs the machines so they only accept ballots from where they’re going to be located.

“I put in a ballot for its precinct, so it knows it’s the ma-

Polling precincts in Winneshiek County

1. Fremont, Burr Oak, Orleans, Bluffton and Madison Townships: Ridgeway Community Center, 690 County St., Ridgeway 2. Hesper, Highland, Canoe, Pleasant and Glenwood Townships: First Lutheran Church, 604 W. Broadway St., Decorah 3. Decorah Ward 1 (and the part of Decorah Township in Supervisor District 2): Winneshiek County Courthouse Annex, 201 W. Main St., Decorah 4. Decorah Ward 2: Winneshiek County Courthouse Annex, 201 W. Main St., Decorah 5. Decorah Ward 3A (the part of Ward 3 in Supervisor District 2): First Lutheran Church, 604 W. Broadway St., Decorah 6. Decorah Ward 3B (the part of Ward 3 in Supervisor District 3): First Lutheran Church 604 W. Broadway St., Decorah 7. Decorah Ward 4: Good Shepherd Church, 701 Iowa Ave., Decorah 8. Decorah Ward 5: Good Shepherd Church, 701 Iowa Ave., Decorah 9. The part of Decorah Township in Supervisor District 4 and Springfield Township: Winneshiek County Courthouse Annex, 201 W. Main St., Decorah 10. Frankville, Bloomfield and Military Townships: Ossian Community Center, 123 W. Main St., Ossian 11. Calmar, Washington and Jackson Townships: Calmar Lutheran Church, 200 N. East St., Calmar 12. Lincoln and Sumner Townships: Ridgeway Community, Center 690 County St., Ridgeway

Decorah Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshal Jim McLain enjoyed riding in a convertible for the parade. The 76-year-old Vietnam Veteran served with the famed 173rd Airborne Brigade at Dak To.

Nils Kjome rides shotgun in his Jeep, while his son, “Fin”, of Colorado, drives. Riding in the back seat is 97-year-old WWII Veteran Andy Borske.

A day of remembrance

The Decorah Memorial Day Parade Monday, May 27 included a ceremony on the College Drive bridge and lots of red, white and blue.

RIGHT- Winneshiek County Sheriff Dan Marx was the keynote speaker for the Memorial Day service at Mary Christopher Park in Decorah. The sheriff’s speech was on the use of the hyperbole “to die for” in comparison to military service members who make the conscious decision to give their lives for their families, communities and their country.

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chine for that precinct, and that’s the only precinct ballots this machine will use,” he said.

The auditor finally tests each machine to make sure it’s counting, recording and reporting the number of votes for each candidate in each party.

“I can’t think of a way anyone could commit voter fraud using these machines,” Steines said. “Even if you know how the machines work, there’s really no way. The machines are so precise with the thickness of

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Supervisors discuss options for rural waste management

By Zach Jensen Winneshiek County rural waste management will likely soon go high tech.

During its regular meeting, held May 28 due to the Memorial Day holiday, the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors discussed the need to gather more information on how much the rural dump sites are being used. To do that, the most popu-

lar idea, originally suggested by Supervisor Steve Kelsay, is utilizing technology used by many members-only clubs.

County GIS and IT Director Jon Lubke presented some information to the supervisors concerning a company called “Easy Facilities”, found by Kelsay, which offers a cloud-based system which could enable rural waste customers to manage their accounts while simulta-

neously providing the county with rural dump site statistical information.

“The monitors at the sites would have a tablet or phone, and they would basically check people in,” Lubke said. “Then, if people are paid up, and they qualify for the system, they’d be able to check a green checkbox and use the site.”

Lubke said the biggest hurdles for this option would be

reliable internet connection and also the extra time it takes for a rural waste customer to “check in”, because they would no longer be able to simply drive up to the dumpster, dump their trash and leave.

Winneshiek County Auditor Ben Steines said rural waste customers would be able to use

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Body of missing kayaker found Monday The body of missing kayaker Justin Gerald Limkemann, 39, of Frederika, was found in the Upper Iowa River near Lundy Bridge in Winneshiek County on Monday, May 27, at approximately 2:25 p.m. Limkemann had been missing since he went kayaking in the area on May 18.

A Winneshiek County Sheriff’s report stated that at around

12:16 p.m., May 19, the sheriff’s office received a report of a missing male kayaker who was last seen launching onto the Upper Iowa River around 2 p.m., May 18. The last known location of the kayaker was on the river near the Freeport area around 6 p.m. that day.

A short time after the investigation was initiated, the cap-

sized kayak was located in the middle of the Upper Iowa River just below the Upper Dam. Several other items belonging to the kayaker were also located.

Local agencies utilized a jet boat, sonar and drone technology as part of the search and rescue efforts for the kayaker.

The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the

Decorah Fire Department, Winneshiek County Emergency Management and Iowa Department of Natural Resources as well as an Illinois team of Christian Aid Ministries Search and Rescue.

All agencies involved in the search and recovery efforts extend their heartfelt condolences to the victim’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.

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Following a bugle rendition of taps played across the river during the Memorial Day parade in Decorah, a three-volley gun salute was performed by a party of seven local veterans during the Memorial Day Parade Monday morning.

This practice originated in the old custom of halting the fighting to remove the dead from the battlefield. Once each army had cleared its dead, it would fire three volleys to indicate that the dead had been cared for and that they were ready to go back to the fight. Both the number of gunners as well as shots fired are odd numbers because of an old naval superstition that even numbers are unlucky.

Nils Kjome, Senior Vice Commander of Decorah’s All Vets Club, rendered Bell Honors — a single bell rung — for each fallen comrade named during the Memorial Day address at Mary Christopher Park Monday.

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In conjunction with that project, the council discussed possible economic development incentives for the building. According to Goedken, the project meets the requirements to receive abatement in the form of Tax Incremental Financing for ten years. Financial analysis was provided by D.A. Davidson, with staff working with the city’s TIF counsel for an urban renewal, since the size of the C3 1996 plan would have to be increased to show what the project is.

Several council members were in favor of a 10-year length, with other members questioning if that was too long.

All members agreed that the number one issue for the city is housing, with all members voicing support for the project.

Goedken will take the information gathered and work with JC Whitney to get the urban plan amended to include the project. In conjunction with the Rebound Partners building, the council unanimously approved a resolution supporting an Iowa Economic Development application for the Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program. The program has a minimum local match of $1,000, with Goedken adding that the city has no issues saying the TIF can be used for the local match.

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Readings The second reading of an ordinance amending the storm water management code was passed by a vote of 5-1, with Neal voting against. Changes would include amend storm water management, to follow state code. Recently, the State of Iowa adopted a bill that would prohibit cities being more restrictive than state level. Goedken explained that the city can only have storm water management requirements that control the five-year runoff event.

The council passed unanimously the third reading of an ordinance amending the R-5 Planned Unit Development District, intended to allow development or redevelopment on a unit basis and allowing flexibility of land use and building locations as compared to the conventional single-lot method. Hadley declared, “I think this is one of the best things the city has done in a long time.” Goedken added that developers will be made aware of this change.

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The Decorah City Council passed numerous items on its agenda during its meeting Monday, May 20, at 5:45 p.m.

Unanimously approved was a resolution approving the long-awaited airport hangar and terminal project. The city received four bids for the project, with the low bid going to Tricon General Construction of Dubuque. The engineer’s estimate was $1,965,328, and Tricon’s bid was capped at $1,964,000. The total project cost, with all grants secured, will not exceed $2,205,000.

Additionally, if the city utilizes its “entitlement funds” from its FY26 Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Plan, the local match will decrease from $371,500 to $236,500. City Manager Travis Goedken said that construction of the project will only be awarded if all additional grant funding is secured, and added that fire code issues were worked through and passed with no additional hangars needing to be torn down.

The resolution regarding the airport solar array project was unanimously approved. According to Goedken, the separate solar array project is part of an FAA supplemental grant for $150,000. Two bids were received, with the low bid of $83,205 coming from Eagle Point Solar of Dubuque, well below the engineer’s estimate of $106,000. Goedken added that with the lower construction bid price, the project cost and consultant fees total is $144,465, resulting in a 90/10 local match of $14,000.

The local match amount of $14,000 was discussed, with the council passing unanimously to utilize funds from the city’s sustainability commission to cover that amount.

The council unanimously approved the city applying for an Iowa Department of Transportation General Aviation Vertical Infrastructure grant for $300,000, the second of two such grants the city has applied for, with the first grant secured.

The $300,000 grant has a 28 percent local match, of $116,667.

Following up on recent approval and recommendation by Decorah Historic Commission and the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission, the council unanimously approved a design plan by Rebound Partners for the old Anundsen building in the C-3 historic district. The project includes extensive exterior masonry work, removal and replacement of stucco, restoration of the exterior windows and placement of fire escapes.

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May 20, 2024 The regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Randy Schissel 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: Randy Schissel, Emily Neal, Kirsten Olson, Christopher Miculinich, Ross Hadley, and Brent Parker Consent agenda was presented. a. Minutes of the May 6, 2024, Meeting b. Claims c. Renewal Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service-Pulpit Rock Brewing Company d. Renewal Class B Retail Alcohol License-Kwik Star #629 905 Short Street e. Renewal Class B Retail Alcohol License-Kwik Star #1081 1101 Montgomery St f. Special Event Pulpit 2 Pulpit 5k Run and 1 Mile Walk for Charity g. Special Event Nordic Fest Community Festival h. Resolution 3448 Setting Public Hearing for the Decorah 2024 Street Improvements-Asphalt Resurfacing Project i. Appointment of Michelle J. Boike to Decorah Human Rights Commission Olson made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented, Parker seconded the motion.

Miculinich requested that item G be removed from the consent agenda and addressed following the consent agenda. Roll call vote. Ayes: Olson, Parker, Miculinich, Schissel, Hadley, Neal. Motion carried.

Hadley made a motion to approve item G. Special Event Nordic Fest Community Festival, Parker seconded the motion. Schissel suggested an amendment to waive the special event fee for Nordic Fest; no support was given by other council members. Roll call vote.

Ayes: Hadley, Parker, Neal, Schissel, Olson.

Nays: None. Miculinich abstained due to being a community stakeholder on the Nordic Fest Board. Motion carried.

Hadley made a motion to approve Resolution 3449 approving Decorah Municipal Airport Hangar and Terminal Project, Olson seconded the motion. Roll call vote. Ayes: Hadley, Olson, Schissel, Neal, Miculinich, Parker. Nays: None. Motion carried. Olson made a motion to approve Resolution 3450 approving Decorah Municipal Airport Solar Array Project. Neal seconded the motion.

Roll call vote. Ayes: Olson, Neal, Schissel, Miculinich, Parker, Hadley. Nays: None. Motion carried. Hadley made a motion to approve Resolution 3451 grant application for FMAIP 3-0025-017 with local match of $14,447.00 which will be funded by the sustainability fund. Olson seconded the motion. Roll call vote. Ayes: Hadley, Olson, Schissel, Parker, Miculinich, Neal. Nays: None. Motion carried. Neal made a motion to approve Resolution 3452 approving application for IDOT GAVI Grant for the proposed hangar/terminal project.

Olson seconded the motion. Roll call vote.

Ayes: Neal, Olson, Miculinich, Parker, Schissel, Hadley. Nays: None. Motion carried. Olson made a motion to approve Resolution 3453 approving grant application for FMAIP 3-19-0025-018 & 019 for the airport hangar and terminal project. Parker seconded the motion.

Roll call vote. Ayes: Olson, Parker, Neal, Hadley, Miculinich, Schissel. Nays: None.

Motion carried. Olson made a motion to approve Resolution 3454 approving the construction administration services agreement with McClure Engineering for the airport hangar and terminal project, Parker seconded the motion. Roll call vote. Ayes: Olson, Parker, Neal, Schissel, Hadley, Miculinich. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Olson made a motion to approve the C-3 Design Application for Rebound Partners at 105 East Water Street, 107 East Water Street, 109 East Water Street, and 106 Washington Street. Miculinich seconded the motion. Roll call vote. Ayes: Olson, Miculinich, Hadley, Neal, Schissel, Parker. Nays: None. Motion carried. Travis Goedken went over the requested incentives from Rebound Partners for renovation of the second floor of multiple buildings into apartments. The property already qualifies for tax abatement under the current Decorah C-3 Urban Revitalization Plan. Rebound Partners is also requesting 10 years of tax increment financing rebates for the remaining portion of taxable value that is not subject to abatement.

The consensus of the council was to grant the request. City staff will move forward with this information.

Hadley made a motion to approve Resolution 3455 supporting submission of an IEDA application to the Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program for the Anundsen Building Project. Neal seconded the motion.

Roll call vote. Ayes: Hadley, Neal, Schissel, Parker, Miculinich, Olson. Nays: None.

Motion carried.

Olson made a motion to approve Resolution 3456 supporting submission of an IEDA application to the Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program for the Building Supply Site.

Neal seconded the motion. Roll call vote.

Ayes: Olson, Neal, Schissel, Parker, Miculinich, Hadley. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Neal made a motion to approve Resolution 3457 setting the rates at $25.00 per day and $10.00 per food truck per day for the special event application. Olson seconded the motion. Roll call vote. Ayes: Neal, Olson, Parker, Hadley, Miculinich. Nays: Schissel.

Motion carried.

Hadley made a motion to table the Water Street Closure Policy discussion to June 3rd, Miculinich seconded the motion. Roll call vote. Ayes: Hadley, Miculinich, Schissel, Parker, Neal, Olson. Nays: None.

Motion carried.

Schissel made a motion to approve the request for qualifications to be used to solicit qualifications from interested consulting firms for the planning and design of the thirty acres purchased from Dahlen’s. Olson seconded the motion. Roll call vote. Ayes: Schissel, Olson, Hadley, Neal, Parker, Miculinich.

Nays: None.

Motion carried.

Schissel made a motion to approve the second reading of an ordinance amending Section 10.52.220 Parking on Boulevards Prohibited of the Decorah Municipal Code.

Neal seconded the motion. This amendment would allow parking in boulevards by resolution of the council. Roll call vote. Ayes: Schissel, Neal, Miculinich, Olson, Parker, Hadley.

Nays: None. Motion carried.

Olson made a motion to approve the second reading of an amendment to Chapter 13.44 Storm Water Management of the Decorah Municipal Code, Parker seconded the motion. Roll call vote. Ayes: Olson, Parker, Schissel, Miculinich, Hadley. Nays: Neal.

Motion carried. Hadley made a motion to waive the third reading and adopt the amendment, Olson seconded the motion. After further discussion Hadley and Olson withdrew their motion. The third reading will take place at the June 3rd meeting.

Olson made a motion to approve the third reading and adopt Ordinance 1328 amending Chapter 17.84 Planned Unit Development District of the Decorah Municipal Code, Parker seconded the motion. Roll call vote.

Ayes: Olson, Parker, Neal, Miculinich, Hadley, Schissel. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Olson made a motion to approve the third reading and adopt Ordinance 1329 amending Chapter 6.20 Dogs-Control and Licensing of the Decorah Municipal Code, Neal seconded the motion. This change in ordinance will require a dog to be on a leash or on an electronic leash when off person’s property. Roll call vote. Ayes: Olson, Neal, Parker, Miculinich, Hadley. Nays: Schissel. Motion carried.

Hadley made a motion to table the discussion on amending Decorah’s Sign Ordinance and creating Chapter 15.20 of the Decorah Municipal Code, Olson seconded the motion.

Roll call vote. Ayes: Hadley, Olson, Parker, Miculinich, Schissel, Neal. Nays: None. Motion carried.

The council discussed the possibility of issuing parking permits to individuals that live downtown that would authorize them to park in designated areas overnight. This could also not allow parking in certain areas as well.

Staff will work through the information and come back to council with options of potential programs.

Schissel announced that there is an opening on the Decorah Human Right’s Commission and there is also an opening on the Decorah Library Board as of July 1st.

Meeting adjourned at 7:30 PM Keri Sand City Clerk-Finance Officer Monday, May 20, 2024 Payroll, For 5/10/24......................205,600.70 Adrianna Tam, Water Sewer Refund/Publication Error...........6.24 Anton Larson, Water Sewer Refund/Publication Error...................10.55 Bailey Lutz, Water/Sewer, Refund Due To Publication Error.......11.60 Brian Or Ashley Benson, Water Sewer

Refund/Publication Error....................28.81 Briana Burke, Water Sewer Refund/Publication Error....................17.55 Brittany Garner / Austin Ashcraft, Water Sewer Refund/Publication Error.........22.69 Bruening, Wade, Water Sewer Refund/Publication Refund.................19.64 Charles Farmer, Water Sewer Refund/Publication.............................24.51 Christopher Foreman, Water Sewer Refund/Publication Error....................13.73 Drake Folkedahl, Water Sewer Refund/Publication Error ...................20.86 Duane Snyder, Water Sewer Refund/Publication Error......................7.78 Floridalma Solovi Valle, Water Sewer Credit/Publication Error......................49.14 Huinker, Amanda, Water Sewer Refund/Publication Error....................73.77 Jeff Brown, Water Sewer Refund/Publication Error....................68.27 Jeff Kotek, Water Sewer Refund/Publication Refund...................9.41 Jennifer Sullivan, Water Sewer Refund/Publication Error .....................6.57 Jessica Campos Arzate, Water Sewer Refund/Publication Error......................6.62 Jim Juve, Water Sewer Refund/ Publication Error.................................16.61 Joel Zook & Johanna Bergan, Water Sewer Refund/Publication Error....................30.50 Linda Blackwell, Water Sewer Refund/Publication Error....................14.96 Lynn Or Teresa Jeche, Water Sewer Refund/Publication Refund.................21.62 Mad Hair Company / Riah, Water Sewer Refund/Publication Error....................23.56 Massman Construction & Solar, Water Sewer Refund/Publication Error.........88.89 Noddle Development, Water Sewer Refund/Publication Error.......................7.81 Paula Strand, Water Sewer Refund/Publication Error....................24.96 Philip Royer, Water Sewer Refund/Publication Refund.................12.89 Quandahl Custom Homes, Water Sewer Refund/Publication Refund..................35.46 Shree1 Llc, Water Sewer Refund/Publication Error.....................21.58 Sogo Snacks, Water Sewer Refund/ Publication Error..................................17.43 Susan Cook, Water/Sewer Refund/Publication Error .....................7.41 The Spectrum Network, Water Sewer Refund/Publication Error ...................99.00 Tim Lindblom, Water Sewer Refund/Publication Error....................29.56 Timp, Marty, Water Sewer Refund/Publication Error..................124.76 Tn’T Properties, Water Sewer Refund/Publication Error....................10.99 William Peterson, Water Sewer Refund/Publication Error.....................13.34 Moen, Blake, 7 Rescue Tubes For Pool..................360.39 Petty Cash, Postage Police.....................15.85 Quadient Finance, Postage...................500.00 Ricoh Usa Inc, Printer Use/Cloud Print.......................61.58 Card Service Center, Supplies..........3,139.49 Mike Onsager, Trailer Parts.................200.00 Ups, Postage...........................................27.50 A.M. Leonard, A.M. Leonard- Supplies Tree Grant......................................1,855.75 Ace Hardware, Supplies.........................97.53 Acentek, Fees.......................................270.00 Airespring, Services.............................276.06 Alliant Energy, Pole Rent Fiber/Wire......................................1,950.00 Arthaus, Program Expenses..............1,472.00 Baker & Taylor, Books.....................1,849.09 Bodensteiner Implement, Supplies......167.59 Bonnell Industries, Brine System.....6,567.20 Bremer, Louann, Janitorial.1,000.00Bruening Rock Products, Pea Gravel/Sidewalk......................5,292.56 Casper Plbg & Htg, Backflow/Filter....649.18 Country Garden, Vol Appreciation.........80.00 Croell, Sidewalk Repair – John Street ........................................447.00 Cross Nurseries, Forestry Grant........4,705.90 Dalco, Supplies....................................810.96 Decorah Comm School District, Icn Internet........................................140.77 Decorah Electric, Electrical Repair.33,379.10 Decorah Kawasaki, Riding Lawnmower............................31.37 Decorah Rental, Sod Cutter ..................95.00 Decorah Tire Service, Tire Repair.......126.55 Driftless Multimedia, Advertising.......153.67 Driftless Yoga Center/Reefuel, Programming.....................................200.00 First Supply, Supplies.......................1,303.67 Fox Strand, Wwtp Upgrade 2024...36,345.00 Hovden Oil, Dyed Diesel.......................60.36 Ia Dept Of Transportation, Paint.......2,138.70 Impact Coffee, Program Expense..........62.50 Impact7G, Mitigation Banking – Draft Prospectus.............................3,138.05 International Owl Center, Owl Program.....................................340.00 Invision Architecture, Professional Fees...........................1,960.00 Iroc Web Design Services, 1 Yr Ren.....16.00 Jennifer Opheim, Program Expense.1,000.00 Jet’S Meat Processing, Vol Appreciation...............................188.59 John Deere Financial, Operating Supplies/Norbys...............229.95 Keystone Laboratories, Fluoride Analysis................................19.75 Kozi Pie Shop, Pen Pals.......................387.00 Kristin Albertson, Programming............75.00 Kwik Trip, Fuel.................................4,388.85 Ladybug Landscapes, Vol Appreciation...................................79.91 Laura Gillespie, April Cleaning Services ................1,806.00 Leon’S Auto & Truck Repair Inc, Vehicle Repair ...............................2,951.75 Lulu & Bb’S, Llc, Dog Food/Bones/Supplies..................69.99 Lydon Electric Motors, Ball Bearing Grit ..............................589.69 Macqueen Equipment, Repair Structure Gear.........................25.00 Mcdonald Supply, Copper Cutter..........61.85 Mercy One, Employment Physicals..2,224.00 Mi Energy Cooperative, Water Sewer Refund/Publication Error/Electric Bills.........................2,203.63 Midland Scientific, Equipment..............92.86 Midwest Breathing Air, Qtr Air Test....493.34 Mike Martinek, Hawkeye Bldg Automation Services................382.50 Mill Street Mocha, Volunteer Appreciation.....................285.00 Nina Smock, Program............................75.00 Olsgard Auto Sales & Service, Plow Parts.........................................144.92 Oneota Community Co-Op, Program Supplies..............................119.58 Perry Novak Electric, Locate ..............292.50 Peterson Photography, Peterson Photo-Copyright Release.....45.00 Petty Cash, Postage................................10.00 Pinter’S Gardens & Pumpkins, Boulevard Tree .................................434.90 Pitney Bowes, Postage.........................247.77 Quandahl Construction, Sidewalk Reimbursement For Width – 710 5Th Ave .....................................433.00 Questcdn, Carlson Park 2024...............550.00 Randy’S Auto Parts, Oil Filters/Shop Supplies..................147.40 Red Geranium Floral & Gifts, Vol Appreciation.................................25.00 Reliance Standard, June Life Insurance...........................449.41 Riley’S, Rileys -Cash Registers...........165.00 Sattre Services, Snow Removal.............80.00 Sherwin Williams , Painter Supplies-Campground..........150.60 Spahn & Rose Lumber, Parks..............179.57 Sparkle Wash, Wash Parking Lot..............................900.00 Storey Kenworthy Inc, Utility Bills/Supplies.........................869.39 Sue Z Q’s, Vol Appreciation................180.00 Sycamore Floral, Vol Appreciation..........5.00 Tollefson, Jim, Janitorial Exterior........160.00 Truck Country, Truck Parts ...................13.11 Uline, Supplies.....................................340.06 Usa Blue Book, Usa Blue Book...........829.66 Village Farm And Home, Supplies........18.99 Wicks Construction, Sidewalk Reimbursement For Width/Ada Ramp – 812 Mechanic Street......................3,285.00 Winn Co. San. Landfill, Building Debris...................................42.92 Revenue To Date May 17, 2024 General Fund..............................8,036,106.40 Local Option Sales Tax..............1,146,430.23 Road Use Fund..............................958,106.20 Employee Benefits.....................1,747,144.62 Hotel/Motel...................................275,000.00 Ssmid..............................................25,153.27 Park Special Gifts...........................18,102.90 Library Special Gifts.....................139,506.66 Street Equip Fund...........................29,127.90 Debt Service Fund......................1,223,412.18 Special Projects.............................194,536.11 Water Utility Fund.....................1,444,895.25 Sewer Utility Fund.....................1,169,402.54 Enterprise Project Interest...............15,278.12 Metronet..........................................75,316.50 Forest Utility.................................102,983.17 Storm Sewer Utility......................148,467.78 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion May 30, 2024

May 17, 2024 The special council meeting was called to order at 12:00 PM. The meeting was held at the Decorah Council Chambers.

Member present: Randy Schissel, Kirsten Olson, Christopher Miculinich, and Brent Parker Schissel made a motion to approve the new Class C Retail Alcohol License with outdoor service for Dixie’s Biergarten. Miculinich seconded the motion. Roll call vote.

Ayes: Schissel, Miculinich, Parker, and Olson. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 12:05 PM Keri Sand City Clerk-Finance Officer Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion May 30, 2024 Legal Notice Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging (NEI3A) is seeking proposals to provide meal catering services to individuals over 60 in the NEI3A service area. Successful awardees will prepare meals and transport them to delivery locations such as senior centers, meal sites, and/or home-delivered meal coordination sites. Request for Proposal packets can be obtained at http://www.nei3a.org/about-nei3a/ request-for-proposals.aspx or by calling Greg Zars at 319-874-6842 or emailing gzars@ nei3a.org.

NEI3A is a not-for-profit organization but also is an “instrumentality of the state” and must follow all government contracting guidelines.

To be considered, the completed Proposal and all accompanying documentation must be received by 2:00 p.m. on June 13, 2024. New contracts will begin on July 1, 2024.

Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion May 30, 2024 NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACTION TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS TO ENTER INTO A LOAN AND DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENT IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,742,000 (WATER REVENUE) The City Council of the City of Spillville, Iowa, will meet on June 17, 2024, at the City Hall, in the City, at 6:00 o’clock p.m., for the purpose of instituting proceedings and taking action to enter into a loan and disbursement agreement (the “Agreement”) and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $1,742,000, for the purpose of paying the cost, to that extent, of planning, designing and constructing improvements and extensions to the Municipal Waterworks Utility System (the “Utility”) of the City.

The Agreement will not constitute a general obligation of the City, nor will it be payable in any manner by taxation but, together with any additional obligations of the City as may be hereafter issued and outstanding from time to time ranking on a parity therewith, will be payable solely and only from the Net Revenues of the Utility.

At the aforementioned time and place, oral or written objections may be filed or made to the proposal to enter into the Agreement.

After receiving objections, the City may determine to enter into the Agreement, in which case, the decision will be final unless appealed to the District Court within fifteen (15) days thereafter.

By order of the City Council of City of Spillville, Iowa.

Nikki Wagner City Clerk Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion May 30, 2024 ORDINANCE NO. 1329 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6.20 DOGS - CONTROL AND LICENSING OF THE DECORAH MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE DEFINITION OF AT LARGE WHEREAS, the City Council has discussed concerns of dogs running at large on public parks and public property; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to ensure the safety of the general public using public parks and public property by requiring a control of some kind be used on dogs; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to balance the safety of the general public with the enjoyment of our public parks and public property; and WHERAS, having a dog under control of a competent person is easier achieved by means other than being obedient to that person’s command.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Decorah, Iowa, as follows: That Section 6.20.010 Definitions, be amended by deleting the section in its entirety, and inserting in lieu thereof the following: 6.20.010 Definitions As used in this chapter: “At large” means any dog found off the premises of his owner and not under the control of a competent person, restrained within a motor vehicle, housed in a veterinary hospital or kennel, on a leash or electronic restraint within range of the device.

“Dogs” means both male and female animals of the canine species whether altered or not.

“Owner” means any person or persons, firm, association or corporation owning, keeping, sheltering or harboring a dog.

“Pound” means any building or enclosure or a place selected or authorized by the city council for the purpose of restraining or impounding any animal taken up under the provisions of this chapter.

Repealer. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.

Severability Clause. If any section, provision or part of this Ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole, or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.

When Effective. This Ordinance shall be in effect upon its passage, approval and publication as provided by law.

Date of First Reading: April 15, 2024 Date of Second Reading: May 6, 2024 Roll Call Vote: Councilmen Voting Aye: Olson, Neal, Parker, Miculinich, Hadley Councilmen Voting Nay: Schissel PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of May, 2024.

CITY OF DECORAH Lorraine Borowski, Mayor ATTEST: Keri Sand, City Clerk-Finance Officer Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion May 30, 2024

ORDINANCE NO. 1328 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 17 - ZONING OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF DECORAH RELATED TO CHAPTER 17.84 R-5 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT WHEREAS, the City of Decorah has a housing shortage; and WHEREAS, The R-5 district is intended to provide for the development or redevelopment of tracts of ground on a unit basis, allowing greater flexibility of land use and building locations than the conventional single-lot method WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on the proposed resolution, where public comment was made in favor of and against the request; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed changes allow for more opportunities for the R-5 Zoning to be used and beneficial to the City.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Decorah, Iowa, as follows: SECTION 1. That Section 17.84.020 Procedure, be amended by deleting Paragraph A, and inserting in lieu thereof the following: A. The owner or owners of any tract of land comprising an area of not less than two acres may petition the city council for a change to the R-5 zoning district classification. The petition shall be accompanied by evidence that the proposed development is compatible with the surrounding area, evidence showing how the owner or owners propose to maintain any common ground included within the development, evidence of the feasibility of providing adequate stormwater and surface water drainage, water mains and sanitary sewers for the proposed development, and evidence that the developer is capable of successfully completing the proposed development. A preliminary plan of the proposed development shall be submitted in a format and number as determined by the Zoning Administrator as necessary to review, showing in schematic form the location of all proposed:

1. Buildings and uses, the height and exterior design of typical dwellings and the number of dwelling units in each; 2. Parking areas; 3. Access drives; 4. .Streets abutting or within the proposed development; 5. Walks; 6. Site topographic features; 7. Landscaping and planting areas; 8. Required peripheral yards; 9. Common land, recreation areas and parks; 10. Existing utility or other easements; 11. Development stages and timing.

SECTION 2. That Section 17.84.020 Procedure, be amended by deleting Paragraph D.1., and inserting in lieu thereof the following: D. 1. If the council approves the preliminary plan and request for rezoning, the applicant shall submit within two hundred seventy days, or such longer period as may be approved by the council, to the commission a final development plan in a format and number as determined by the Zoning Administrator as necessary to review, of not less than one stage of the proposed development showing in detail the location of all proposed: a) Buildings and uses, the height and exterior design of typical dwellings and the number of dwelling units in each; b) Parking areas; c) Access drives; d) Streets abutting or within the proposed development; e) Walks; f) All proposed walls and fences; g) Landscaping and plant material; h) Required peripheral yards; i) Common land, recreation areas, and parks; j) Existing and proposed utilities and public easements; k) Proposed signs and their area and dimensions; l) Storm and sanitary sewer lines; m) Water mains; and n) Development stages and timing.

SECTION 3. That Section 17.84.030 Standards, be amended by deleting the section in its entirety, and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Permitted principal and accessory land uses, lot area, yard and height requirements shall be as set out below, which shall prevail over conflicting requirements of this title or the subdivision ordinance.

A. Buildings are primarily to be used for residential purposes; occupant garages, occupant storage space, and similar accessory uses; noncommercial recreational facilities; and community activities, including churches and schools.

B. Buildings, or portions thereof, may be used for limited commercial use that meet the following criteria; 1. The building shall be located no closer than one hundred-fifty feet (150’) from the closest point of an adjacent residential zoning district, measured in a straight line from the nearest point of the structure to the nearest point of the residential district.

2. The combined commercial units may not exceed ten percent (10%) of the total units in the development and must be identified on the development plan.

3. ..All potential uses of commercial units must be submitted as part of the development plan. Only those approved will be considered permitted uses for the development.

C. The minimum lot and yard requirements of the zoning districts in which the development is located shall not apply, except that minimum yards specified in the district or suitable screening or buffering shall be provided around the boundaries of the development. In the absence of any appropriate physical barrier, the council may require that open space or screenings be located along all or a portion of the development boundaries.

The height requirements of the zoning district in which the development is located shall apply within one hundred twenty-five feet of the development boundary.

D..All streets, water mains, sanitary sewer and storm sewer facilities shall comply with appropriate ordinances and specifications of the city.

E. “Common land,” as used in this section, refers to land retained in private ownership for the use of the residents of the development or to land dedicated to the general public.

F. Any land gained within the development because of the reduction in lot sizes, below minimum zoning ordinance requirements, shall be placed in common land to be dedicated to the city or retained in private ownership to be managed by a homeowners’ association. The dedication of land to the city shall be subject to the approval of the city council after referral to appropriate city agencies.

G. The requirements of Chapter 17.52, relating to off-street parking and loading, shall apply to all R-5 developments.

H. Each stage of the final development plan shall comply with the density requirements of this chapter for the zoning district in which it is located.

I. No stage of a final development plan shall contain less than two acres.

SECTION 4. That Section 17.84.050 Completion, be amended by deleting the section in its entirety, and inserting in lieu thereof the following: The council may make the approval of the development plan contingent upon the completion of construction and improvements within a reasonable period of time; provided, however, that in the determination of such period, the council shall consider the scope and magnitude of the development project and any schedule of construction and improvements submitted by the developer.

Failure to complete all construction and improvements within said period of time shall be deemed sufficient cause for the council, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 17.44, to rezone the unimproved property to the classification effective at the time of original submission of the development plan, unless an extension is recommended by the commission and approved by the council for due cause shown. For the purpose of this section, the term “unimproved” property means all property situated within a stage or stages of the final development plan upon which the installation of improvements has not been commenced.

SECTION 5. That the following be added as Section 17.84.070 Modifications: Any application by the property owner or owners for modification to an approved plan shall first be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Said proposed modification, along with a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission shall then be forwarded to the City Council. The City Council shall then take such appropriate action on the proposed modification and their decision shall be final.

No modification may be considered that is more than a ten percent (10%) increase in density or a change of uses of the site without a public hearing by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council as required for a rezoning. A public hearing may be held by the Planning and Zoning Commission or City Council on any requested modification.

All modifications and adjustments shall be recorded at the Winneshiek County Recorder’s Office.

Repealer. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.

Severability Clause. If any section, provision or part of this Ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole, or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.

When Effective. This Ordinance shall be in effect upon its passage, approval and publication as provided by law.

Date of First Reading: April 15, 2024 Date of Second Reading: May 6, 2024 Roll Call Vote: Councilmen Voting Aye: Olson, Parker, Schissel, Miculinich, Neal, Hadley Councilmen Voting Nay: None PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of May, 2024.

CITY OF DECORAH Lorraine Borowski, Mayor ATTEST: Keri Sand, City Clerk-Finance Officer Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion May 30, 2024

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School Board eyes tennis court placement on proposed new elementary school grounds

By Roz Weis The search for land to build a proposed new elementary school to replace John Cline Elementary School is now over, and now that the Decorah Community School District (DCSD) Board of Directors has purchased city land near the existing school, they are tasked with the design of the complex – including placement of new tennis courts.

The District’s six current courts are situated adjacent to John Cline School on what the Board calls “Heivly Island” off of Claiborne Drive. The courts are used as a “shared space” with elementary school students utilizing the area as an additional hard-surfaced play area when not in use by tennis players.

At a special Board meeting Tuesday afternoon, the Board heard from several interested staffers, including District Associate Principal/Activities Director Adam Riley, Boys Tennis Coach Matt Anderson, Girls Tennis Coach Amanda Huinker and longtime coach Larry Berland. All expressed a desire to retain the courts in the same location, stating it is desirable for high school students and coaches because of the close proximity to the high school on Claiborne Drive.

The tennis courts were expanded to six courts back in 2011, after tennis enthusiasts hosted a “Tearin’ up the Courts” event in 2007 to raise awareness about the need for new courts.

At that time, there were only a few courts. Improved courts were requested due to the large participation by girls and boys in the tennis program.

Debate about the location of the courts and the number of courts continued for four years, with the Board eventually de-

ciding on the Claiborne Drive location where the six courts still stand. During those years, the City of Decorah and Decorah School District split the cost of the new courts, as the courts were situated on cityowned property. Last year, the District purchased that property for the construction of the proposed new elementary school.

Berland said that when he was first coaching, Decorah boasted only two courts. The six courts are now utilized regularly with tennis players and pickleball players of all ages.

Questions were raised concerning the shared space concept and the possibility of locating the courts somewhere “off campus”.

“How can we locate them in the right place to reduce cost and get the best facility we can?” Board Member Brian Petersburg questioned.

“Our tennis programs have been an incredible strength for a long time, and we are ensuring the needs of our students that it continues. There are a lot of kids involved in that activity and it’s a priority to preserve that,” Board Vice President Ron Fadness said.

After considerable discussion, the Board considered retaining the courts in the same Heivly Island area as a shared hard-surface space for playground activities, and will share that idea with the school’s facility committee and architects.

Salary schedules After reconvening from exempt session at Tuesday’s meeting, Board members unanimously approved a motion to accept the 2024-25 salary schedules for specific classified staff, administrative/support staff and administration and as presented by the administration.

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St. Ben’s students advance to nationals

Students at St. Benedict’s in Decorah excelled at the recent National History Day state event. Three students advanced to national competition June 8-13 at the University of Maryland campus in College Park, MD. Advancing to National History Day National Comeptition are (l-r): Trevor Round (“Titanic: A Tragedy that Improved Maritime Travel”) and Molly Kuehner and Rachel Weis (“The First Earth Day: A Turning Point in the Environmental Movement”). (submitted)

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More than 120 Decorah youth from age 5 to 13 turned out Tuesday, May 14, to participate in the Live Healthy Iowa Track meet held at Decorah High School. The meet was comprised of standing jump and softball toss as well as several relay events, and ribbons were awarded to the top three in each category, and all the participants received certificates. The top two winners in each category automatically qualified for the opportunity to participate in the Live Healthy Iowa state competition in Bondurant June 1. ABOVE- The girls long jump competition included (l to r) Charlotte Delarosa, Orvalene Ruen-Rolfe, and Anna Trimble. RIGHT- Sawyer Zoulek and LEFT- Sky Pasche turned out to participate in the boys softball throwing competition. (Driftless Multimedia photos by Denise Lana)

Supervisors continued from front either a smart phone or an actual card to “check in”, so people without smart phones can also use the service.

“If you come into a gym, you check in by either scanning in a card, either a physical card or your phone,” Kelsay said.

Kelsay said the first time he heard about this option was from Landfill Director TJ Schissel, who belonged to a wrestling club that was using the system in Calmar.

“It allowed them to know who was using it, when they were using it, where they were using it, if they were a resident or not,” Kelsay said. “It gives us a lot of options, because we can tell our peak times are ‘this’, or we have ‘this many people using site X, Y or Z, (and) we have an opportunity to know how frequently they’re using it.”

“If we would decide to go with this, I think we have to slow down a little bit,” added Supervisors Chair Dan Langreck. “We need real education — and to educate everybody on how this is going to work.”

The supervisors agreed it would continue discussing options and appoint a committee to research the feasibility of, and later implementation of the potential new rural trash collection system.

Other business: • Following a public hearing, the supervisors unanimously approved the FY24 budget amendment, find that amendment in the Public Opinion.

• The supervisors are seeking individuals interested in serving on the Civil Service Commission, which regulates the employment and working conditions of civil servants and oversees hiring and promotions.

Interested individuals are encouraged to call the county auditor’s office at 563-382-5085 or stop by the auditor’s office in the courthouse.

• Supervisor Co-Chair Mark Vick, who serves on the Public Health Board, shared with the supervisors that as of July 1, due to multiple resignations, Winneshiek County Public Health will be decertifying and discontinuing its home health services.

• Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging (NEI3A) has decided not to renew its lease in the county’s new Community Services Building and will thus be moving out.

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Coming up in high school sports May 30-31 – Dec b ten at team state (Iowa City), 10 a.m.

May 30 – SW bb vs. Kee (Target Field, Minneapolis), 3:30 p.m.; TV bb at North Fayette Valley, 4 p.m.; Dec sb at Waukon (JV/V), 5:30 p.m.

May 30-31 – Dec b ten at team state, 10 a.m.

May 31 - Dec bb at New Hampton (V), 5 p.m.; Dec sb at Xavier (JV/V), 5 p.m.; Dec b soc at state (TBA), TBA May 31-June 1 – SW/TV sb at North Fayette Valley tnmt., 8 a.m.

June 1 – Dec sb at Marion tnmt. (V), 10 a.m.; SW bb at Riceville (JV/V), 11 a.m.; Dec b soc at state (TBA), TBA June 3 – TV bb vs. South Winn (V), 4 p.m.

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THURSDAY MAY 30, 2024

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Battle won by Warriors, 3-2 It was another close contest for the Decorah softball team (1-1) Tuesday as the Vikings hosted South Winn (1-1) in a rescheduled game from last week.

This one wasn’t in the Vikings’ favor, as the Warriors pulled out the 3-2 victory.

The game opened with excitement as Warrior designated hitter Addison Timp reached first base on an error, setting up Britney Hageman for a two-run blast over the left field fence to give South Winn the early 2-0 lead. Decorah managed to get baserunners in each of the first three innings, but it wasn’t until the fourth when the Vikings scratched a run across the plate.

Dylin Thompson’s single and a bunt by Lillian Olson put the Vikings in a scoring position to cut the Warriors’ lead in half, 2-1.

However, South Winn battled back for another run as Aubrey Willey singled and stole second.

A single by Adrienne Winings and an error allowed Willey to score in the fifth. But Decorah wasn’t going down easy,

as Lauren Luzum singled in the sixth. Running for Luzum, Anna Knaack later scored on a Sydney Kipp single to make it 3-2. The Vikings threatened in the bottom of the seventh but left two baserunners stranded as the game ended on an infield fly rule out.

South Winn freshman Aubrey Gesing earned the win with nine strikeouts, giving up two runs on eight hits and one walk.

Clara Hjelle also recorded nine Ks and gave up three runs on seven hits and one walk.

R H E 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 7 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 8 3 South Winn stats Aubrey Gesing (WP) – 7IP, 2R, 8H, 1BB, 9K HR – Britney Hageman 1; 2B – Alyssa Holthaus 1; 1B – Adrienne Winings 2; Addison Timp 1; Alyssa Timp 1; Aubrey Willey 1; RBI – Hageman 2; SB – Ad. Timp 1; Willey 1 Decorah stats Clara Hjelle (LP) – 7IP, 3R, 7H, 1BB, 9K 1B – Liz Bucksa 2; Lauren Luzum 2; Dylin Thompson 1; Lillian Olson 1; Sydney Kipp 1; RBI – Hjelle 1; Kipp 1; SB – Bucksa 1 SW Dec

RIGHT: Decorah’s Dylin Thompson races to make the catch in right field during the game with South Winn Tuesday night. (Driftless Multimedia photos by Becky Walz)

Another clean sweep for Vikes

The offense was hot for the Brayden Wemark’s perforDecorah baseball team (6-1, mance at shortstop helped the 4-0 NEIC) as the Vikings swept Vikings complete the sweep Waukon (1-5, 1-3 NEIC) at of the Indians,” noted Coach home Tuesday night, 8-2 and Zwanziger.

7-3.

R H E It was another great outing on the mound for Brady Bohner who Wau 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 7 3 kept the Indian scoring threats at Dec 2 0 2 3 0 1 x 8 8 3 bay. The senior threw a complete Brady Bohner (WP) – 7IP, 2R, 7H, game with seven strikeouts, giv- 1BB, 7K 2B – Mason Avila 1; Kaden Alstad ing up two runs on seven hits. In 1; 1B – Brayden Hartl 2; Avila 1; contrast, Decorah put two runs Bohner 1; Trevor Kuennen 1; Kelon the board in the first, two in ley Gates 1; RBI – Bohner 2; Hartl the third, three in the fourth and 1; Avila 1; Alstad 1; T. Kuennen 1; added one in the sixth.

Brayden Wemark 1; SB – Avila 2; Decorah tallied eight hits in Hartl 1; Caleb Krieg 1 the contest with Mason Avila R H E going 2-for-4 with a double, Wau 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 6 0 an RBI and two stolen bases.

Kaden Alstad also had a double Dec 3 1 1 2 0 0 x 7 8 1 Cash Riehle (WP) – 3R, 3H, 2BB, for the Vikes.

5K; Wemark (RP) – 2/3IP, 1K “Offensively we were able to 2B – Alstad 2; 1B – Bohner 2; Hartl get ahead early and continued 1; Alstad 1; Gates 1; Wemark 1; RBI to add on as the game went on,” – Alstad 3; Bohner 2; T. Kuennen said Coach Alec Zwanziger.

1; Wemark 1; SB – Hartl 3; Avila 2; Cash Riehle made his debut Alstad 1 on the mound in the nightcap and pitched great for Decorah, going 6-1/3 innings with five Ks. Once again, the Viking offense pounced early scoring in the first four frames and keeping Waukon to one. The Indians plated two in the seventh but was left looking for more.

Alstad came up big at the plate for the Vikes with three hits, including a pair of doubles and drove in three runs.

“Credit to Waukon for con- Caleb Krieg makes his way into tinuing to fight up to the very second base Tuesday night. last inning. Thanks to some (Driftless Multimedia photo by great defense highlighted by Becky Walz)

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Warrior shortstop Carson Streeter tags out a Janesville baserunner at second in a steal attempt Tuesday night. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

Pitcher’s duel win goes to SW The South Winn baseball team (1-1) picked up their first win on the season, 2-0, Tuesday evening defeating Janesville (24) in a pitcher’s duel.

The Warrior had opportunities early to score but couldn’t get the big hit to put a number in the runs column. Parker Timp drove in Carson Streeter on a two-out single in the fifth to gain the lead and Cody Meyer drove in Braiden Todd to score the second run in the sixth inning. A hard luck line drive triple play ended the inning to keep the game within reach for Janesville, but Todd and Timp got it down on the mound in the seventh to earn the victory.

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Bulldogs too much for TV

ABOVE: South Winn junior Britney Hageman connects for a two-run homer in the top of the first inning against Decorah Tuesday night.

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Oh what a night for the Turkey Valley and MFL MarMac baseball teams as the two Upper Iowa Conference squads endured two rain delays and one 11-inning game in a varsity doubleheader Tuesday night in Monona. At the end of the long night, the Trojans (0-4, 0-2 UIC) came up short, 16-2 and 5-4, to the Bulldogs (5-1, 2-0 UIC).

In game one, TV opened with a pair of runs in the first inning, plated by Logan Busta and Oliver Schmitt, but that was all the Trojans would get. The Bulldogs had the TV pitchers’ number, putting up four in the first, five in the second, four in the third and closed the game with three in the fourth to end on the mercy rule.

Five players climbed hill for the Trojans with Caleb Kurtenbach shouldering the loss and having the lone hit of the game.

The nightcap was a marathon.

The Trojans utilized five walks and a single to put up three runs in the first. MFL MarMac responded with one in the bottom of the opening frame and left the bases loaded in the third before TV added one in the top of the fourth on a Busta double and singles by Schmitt and Caleb Kurtenbach. Two Bulldogs runs in the fifth and one in the sixth knotted the score 4-4 and eventually sent the game into extra innings. With both squads tired it took to the bottom of the 11th for MFL MarMac to score the win on a hit batter and single.

Busta threw for four innings, striking out eight with three others throwing in relief. TV battled for nine hits in the contest, including three by Schmitt and two by Russell Nieman.

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bining for the shut out. Braiden Todd picked up the win in relief with Parker Timp recording the final out to earn the save.

South Winn had eight hits in the contests with Timp leading the offensive charge by going 2-for-3 at the plate with a double and RBI. Brody Tieskoetter also went 2-for-3, with Streeter, Meyer, Nolan Sabelka and Eric Greve also connecting for one hit.

“It is always nice to get that first win of the season and I thought we made some good progress in all facets from our first game. Our pitchers really established themselves and it is encouraging to see we really should have some strong pitching depth once we get to our busy weeks. Offensively we really weren’t far off from having a big night and hopefully that can happen as soon as Thursday when we head to Target Field to take on Kee High,” said Coach Alex Smith.

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Braiden Todd (WP) – 2-2/3IP, 1H, 5K; Kole Hageman (SP) – 2IP, 4K; Carson Streeter (RP) – 2IP, 3K, 1BB; Parker Timp (Save) – 1/3IP, 1BB 2B – Parker Timp 1; 1B – Brody Tieskoetter 2; Streeter 1; Timp 1; Cody Meyer 1; Nolan Sabelka 1; Eric Greve 1; RBI – Timp 1; Meyer 1

Decorah’s Maria Riveros and Turkey Valley Nicholas Bernhard were recently named to All-State teams by the Iowa High School Golf Coaches AsMaria Riveros Nicholas Bernhard sociation.

Decorah Turkey Valley Riveros, a First Team All-State Second Team All-State junior, was named to the Class 3A First Team All-State jans to their best season in recent Girls Golf team, while Bernard, years as he compiled a nine-hole a freshman was named to the scoring average of 40.6 (adj. avg.

Class 1A Second Team All-State 41.99). Among the many season highlights was an individual secBoys Golf Team.

Riveros finished the season ond place tie at the boys UIC with a nine-hole average of golf meet and a dramatic play41.29 and was the runner-up at off win to claim the Class 1A the Northeast Iowa Conference sectional individual crown. Bermeet this season, was third at the nhard joins Trojan golf legend regional meet to punch a ticket to and school record holder Carson the state meet, the first girls golf- Bruess (2009-2012) as the only other Trojan in school history to er at state since 2012.

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