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Thursday, August 3, 2023

Vol. 158, Issue 31

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Alex Kane (Carrie White), endures the dark stares of her peers, second row from left: Rebecca Kane (Chris Hargensen), Libby Phillips (Tommy Ross), Jenna Hartz (Miss Gardner); and back row: Leslie Campbell (Frieda), Gabriel Hiner (Mr. Stephens and Sue Interrogator), Elliana Brodbeck (Norma), Grace Stockman (Helen and Sue Interrogator), Emma Cline (Stokes), and Mikayla Hiner (Sue Snell).

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Vikings and Gnomes and Trolls, and everyone in between celebrate the fest

comes to Decorah Aug. 10-13 The production of “Carrie: The Musical” will be for Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 10-13, at 7 p.m. ; and a matinee Sunday 2 p.m.

Tickets are available in advance at newminowaplayers.ludus.com.

Dreaming of prom are cast members, front from left: Libby Phillips, Alex Kane; and back row: Emma Cline, Leslie Campbell, Elliana Brodbeck and Grace Stockman. (Driftless Multimedia photos by Roz Weis)

ABOVE- Thoroughly enjoying the fest and family are Leann Mensen, Tara DeWitt, Marti DeWitt, Corji McGrane, Callum McGrane, Keira McGrane (front) Aria DeWitt and MaeAnna McClure. They have gathered at the fest for a family reunion for the past six years and proudly sport their Viking horns.

RIGHT- Nina Peterson-Little, a seven-year-old rising second grader at John Cline Elementary in Decorah, waits patiently for the next wave of candy tossing from one of the many participants in the 56th Annual Nordic Fest Grand Parade.

In a scene labeled “Margaret looking for answers in prayer” is Indigo Fish, in the role of Margaret White in “Carrie: the Musical.”

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Supervisors support Engineer’s Office The Tuesday, Aug. 1, Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors meeting saw some action toward filling the vacancies of the County Engineer’s Office following the unexpected passing of Interim Engineer Isaac Wiltgen, whose funeral services were held Monday.

Auditor Ben Steines noted one application for the County Engineer’s position had been submitted. The board, not feeling one application was enough to hire from, unanimously vot-

ed to reopen the application process and put forth a request for proposals to explore costs of hiring a recruitment search firm to assist in finding national candidates for the vacancy.

Additionally, Road Superintendent Jeff Kuboushek reported one new member of the Road Crew started this week on the Kendallville Route. He also requested to begin the hiring process to fill a foreman’s vacancy from an upcoming retirement, as it may take some

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time to post the vacant positions internally and he did have some applicants to review. Supervisors voted unanimously to authorize the hiring process to begin, with Supervisor Dan Langreck assisting Kuboushek on the hiring committee for the interview process.

In other news, the board unanimously approved the Audio/Visual project quote of $23,796.10 from CTI to enhance the quality of video and audio in the Courthouse Annex Building.

For the Record . . .

For the Record is part of a series of informational articles aimed at helping clarify some of the hot-topic issues currently facing the city of Decorah. In this edition, Decorah City Manager Travis Goedken (TG) and Decorah IT Director Chopper Albert (CA) explain and clarify the proposed fiber to the premises (FTTP) project within the City of Decorah, and the processes and details of both the current MetroNet and operations, as well as what is planned through the FTTP expansion.

Sara and Mike Onsager along with Lunalove celebrated Nordic Fest on Water Street Thursday evening.

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Expansion of fiber into Decorah

By Denise Lana

At the July 17 Decorah City Council meeting, council members, city staff and employees met with Michael Maloney, vice president of D.A. Davidson & Co, regarding financing solutions and analyses of municipal utilities and start-up fiber-tothe-premise (FTTP) providers to develop a plan for expansion.

Currently, Decorah is home to an installed fiber ring with Metronet, but it is only available to the Decorah Metronet group consisting of Luther College, city and county offices, Decorah

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ABOVE- Sally Stromseth of Decorah demonstrated rosemaling, the decorative painting of Norway, at the new Vesterheim Commons during Nordic Fest.

LEFT- Number 6485, was one of 467 runners who participated in the Nordicfest’s Annual Elveløpet 5K race held Saturday July 28.

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National Night Out 2023

Quilts of Valor recipients honored Friday included, front row (l-r): Kory Barth, Kevin Ellingson, Robert Eppens, Mike Gulrud, Alyssa Petersburgh, Marlyn Knutson, Scott Bullerma and Chris Steggall. Back row: Dan Holien, Lim Leuenberger, Terry Rollines, Brian Tekippe, Martin Iverson, Doug Sturtz, Terry Sturtz and Jay Uthoff. (submitted photo)

Crowds gathered at National Night Out at Phelps Park in Decorah Tuesday, Aug. 1. The Decorah Police Department, Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office and Helping Services for Youth and Families hosted the event with the goal to strengthen the relationship between the community and law enforcement/emergency services.

ABOVE- Merrick Panos of Decorah creates a giant bubble at the Girl Scout bubble station. RIGHT- Roman Falck gets behind the wheel of a fire engine.

Quilts of Valor recipients honored Saturday included, front row (l-r): Dennis Gulbro, Robert Karlsbroten, Greg Peterson, Sam Miller, Rich Svenson, James Nelson, Jay Deones, Kyle Meyer and Mary Guyer. Back row: Justine McCarty, Michael McCarty, Charles Emery, Kelly Luzum, Les Frana, Bob Watson, Durwin Bakken, Leon Wiemann and Cliff Seelinger. (submitted photo)

Veterans receive Quilts of Valor during Nordic Fest

The Decorah Quilts of Valor #541 awarded 34 area Veterans with Quilts of Valor in presentations held at Decorah Mid-

dle School Gymnasium during Nordic Fest this year.

The mission of the Quilts of Valor Foundation is to cover

service members and Veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor.

To nominate a Veteran, contact Julie Lukes, 1770 240th Ave., Calmar, IA 52132.

Decorah Rotary Veterans Affairs Commission appointment Club to sponsor By a majority vote, the Win- by Glenn Larson, who asked the he felt the males would be unCounty Board of Su- supervisors to table Klimesh’s derrepresented.

Trout Run Trail neshiek Steve Kelsay moved to table pervisors approved the Winne- appointment to the commission shiek County Veterans Affairs until next meeting to review the appointment, which died for tours Aug. 15 Commission’s recommendation both applications received for lack of a second. The motion The annual Trout Run Trail Tour Day sponsored by the Decorah Rotary Club will be held Tuesday, Aug. 15, starting at the Fish Hatchery. This an annual event allows the elderly and those with physical limitations preventing access to Trout Run Trail an opportunity to ride in a side-by-side machine and experience the beauty of the entire loop by joining a motorized tour.

There will be four tours of the trail on Tuesday, at 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

To reserve a spot on the trail ride or for more information, call Bill Courtney at 515-8027877 or email wrcourtney43@ gmail.com.

Spaces are limited. Donations per rider are appreciated and includes coffee and rolls early and lunch for later sessions.

In the event of rain, the tour will be held Aug. 22.

to appoint Elizabeth Klimesh of Spillville to the vacant VA Commission seat. Additionally, Bob Moudry was reappointed to the commission for another term.

Public comment was heard

was made to accept the recommendation of the VA Commission who had conducted the interviews for the position, with all voting aye except Kelsay, who voted nay.

Officer Cody Imoehl was joined by his wife Jacinda and daughters Remi and Maisie at Decorah’s third year celebrating National Night Out. (Driftless Multimedia photos

by Samantha Ludeking)

Winneshiek County 911 Dispatch and Emergency Management 2022-23 report ‘A new place to call home’

The 2022-23 year-end report for the Winneshiek County 911 Communications Center was recently released, reporting an across-the-board increase in the number of calls made, managed and services directed by the 911 Dispatch. 911 calls saw an increase of 17 percent, totaling 4,668, even after removing 908 “accidental 911 calls” – a new line item in this year’s report.

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13,914, an increase of five percent, with County Law Enforcement calls increasing four percent to 13,054, with 42 percent going to Decorah Police Department, three percent going to Calmar Police Department and 56 percent going to the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office. The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office assists Calmar law enforcement through a 28E agreement for service.

There were 337 calls to the Fire Department, 2,262 calls for Ambulance/EMS showing a 10 percent increase, and 64 calls to Emergency Management eight calls more than the previous year.

Between calls made by dispatch and all other calls coming in, they saw 42,696 calls in their fiscal year – an average of just shy of 117 phone calls every single day.

Winneshiek County Emergency Management Coordinator Sean Snyder stated, “The number of phone calls can fluctuate greatly from month to month. For example, a snowy

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winter month or stormy summer month can greatly increase the dispatcher’s call load with callers reporting vehicle accidents, spring flooding and summer storm damage to name a few examples.”

The 911 dispatch coordinates with seven fire departments in the county for service: Decorah, Calmar, Ossian, Ridgeway, Fort Atkinson, Frankville and Castalia, as well as eight out of area Fire Departments, including Harmony, Canton, Mabel and Spring Grove in Minnesota, and Cresco, Protivin, Waucoma and St. Lucas Fire Departments.

Of the 2,262 ambulance calls, Frankville Ambulance received 16, Ossian Ambulance received 72, Winneshiek County First Responders received 481 and WinnMed responded to 1,693 calls for service.

911 Dispatch also coordinated services with six out of area responders; Harmony, Mabel and Spring Grove, Minn., Ambulances, Regional Health Services of Cresco Ambulance, Gundersen Tri-state Ambulance of West Union, and Postville Ambulance.

Synder said, “Winneshiek County 911 Communications Center will continue to build upon its partnerships with all local area emergency responders. Most of the new dispatch center furniture has been installed… We are in the process of installing a Minnesota ARMER consolette inside the communications center to give our communications center the ability to go “direct” via radio transmissions with our neighboring Minnesota counties’ Public Safety Answering Point.

We will continue to train and educate our staff to all industry recognized best practices. We will continue to strive to be the best communications center in the state of Iowa.”

Luckily, Winneshiek County has great emergency responders to assist with the growing needs of the county and impact, if not save, countless lives each and every year.

Aase Haugen Senior Services sponsored a Lego building contest at the Winneshiek County Fair July 11. The contest promoted Aase Haugen’s project to build a new nursing and assisted living complex. Contest winners in the over-age-10 group were Carlton Nordschow, first; Lauren Patel, second; and Jack Gullikson, third. Judges were Jason White, Rose Beardmore and Bruce Frieden. (Driftless Multimedia photos

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Lego Contest winners in the age 10 and younger division at the fair were Claire Elsbernd, first place; Bo Schmitt, second place; and Corbin Gade, third place. Judges were Rose Beardmore, Bruce Frieden and Jason White.

Protect yourself from scams and fraud

A free Scam & Fraud Awareness Class will held at South Winneshiek High School in Calmar for those who wish to learn about the tactics scammers use to steal personal and/ or financial information. Two three-week sessions offered.

Class size will be limited to the first 20 to sign up for each session. Computers will be provided for each participant.

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Schools, Winneshiek County Fairgrounds and WinnMed. During the meeting, Maloney detailed a FTTP plan to expand fiber to reach all businesses and residential properties, potentially started by the end of this year, giving residents access to significantly faster and more reliable internet and phone speeds and service.

How did MetroNet start?

CA: The fast fiber group started in 2010. When we originally started, there were eight miles of fiber underground. Now, we have about 42 miles of fiber in the ground. That hasn’t all been paid for by the city, some has been paid for by the cell companies (US Cellular, Verizon) the 911 Commission, and such, and that helped build those segments out. The first couple of years, we put little spurs out to Freeport and the business park, and we kept building little spurs out. Now, most of the businesses in that business park as well as some businesses in town wanted to connect to fiber and paid for their connection.

We probably have two-dozen homes who have paid outof-pocket to also have fiber installed, and they got their fiber through one of the city’s partners, AcenTek. They are the partner the city is looking at for doing the fiber utility service operations of this venture for the city, as the city MetroNet today can’t be a reseller of internet service.

TG: We don’t have a municipal service right now at all.

There is a board that exists, but there is not a service under

Service Notices THERESA HARRISON passed away Dec. 25, 2022.

A celebration of her life and work will be held at Hauge Lutheran Church, 3147 Middle Hesper Road in Decorah Saturday, Aug. 12, at 2 p.m., for all to attend.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to the Helping Services For Youth & Families, as Theresa was a passionate advocate for women and girls in the community.

GARY JOSEPH HUINKER, 71, of Lansing and formerly of Ossian, died peacefully Tuesday, July 25, 2023.

A celebration of life was held Sunday, July 30, at the Festina Parish Center.

DIANNE FRENCH, 81, of Calmar, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, July 31, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church with Rev. Henry Huber presiding. Burial was in the church cemetery.

them at this point. They don’t have any funding to get anything started. Back in 2015, a referendum was held, and 94 percent of Decorah residents voted to establish a municipal telecommunications utility, and that is how the Telco board that oversees today’s MetroNet was born, from that established vote.

That’s what we are working to achieve: to get a service going.

Thats’ what we are currently working on with AcenTek. Let me point out, the State of Iowa per City Utilities Code 388.10 prohibits the use of tax dollars for this venture. We can’t use property taxes to pay for the telecommunications utility. Even as we move forward, all of the actions that are taken are not taken by the City Council, they are taken by the Telco Board. They have to operate on their own with their own revenues, which will come in from the fiber optic connected subscribers.

What is the process for the project in Decorah?

CA: Travis has a path set forth, with how we want the contracts to line up, and they have to line up perfectly. We need a contract with the operations side and one for the investment group, there is a Request For Proposals to build the fiber plant. All maintenance and operations will be handled by our partner and the investment group. So, there is a group of investors that build the fiber plant and in essence, hand that plant to Decorah, the subscribers will pay into the service, and that’s the money that will be used to

maintain the utility.

The investment group is still pending, one of the partners would line up the financing for the start up for the infrastructure/fiber plant of the project.

For the electronics, the city has to do a separate loan to connect the fiber into each house. There will be six meetings breaking down each step of this project.

As it stands now, the plant is going to be in the library basement. The city’s IT server room is there as well. Any potential partner knows it can’t be installed in a flood plain, and the library is a perfect fit. We would use the existing fiber network that is used by the Decorah Metronet, and we would break the city into 10 or 20 pockets.

For example, the flats would be one pocket. We would branch off the existing fiber where it is closest to the flats. All the fiber lines will be buried in conduit and installed in the right of way and penetrate into each home. It might take three to four months to connect all the residences in that pocket. The plan is to accomplish two to three pockets per year. Our goal is to connect every home to fiber, for current residents, but also for future residents.

When we install the fiber to each premise, we will add extra fiber strands for use down the road. We have also offered to Alliant and Black Hills Energy to piggyback on that fiber in the ground and remove all the overhead power lines and move them to the already-installed fiber. We are being a proactive as possible.

The first pocket should take

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90 days from the time we get all our meetings scheduled.

What are benefits to having fiber at each residence?

CA: Fiber would allow the city a better infrastructure for our automated water meter scanning system, to save time and labor.

TG: This would be great because a city employee could pull up the water meter system from city hall and see every residence’s water use. Imagine if a pipe burst in a residence and it went unnoticed. That employee could easily see it and minimize damage and water loss.

CA: This would give the city and the water department a significantly better handle on water usage and water loss.

Fiber is the elite out there for telecommunications. The Telco will offer the same speed up and down, 200MB uploading and downloading, fiber offers no slowdown and there are no caps on usage. We anticipate costs to be $59.99 per year for those wanting to connect, and that would remain the same each year. We are looking for a five-year contract with the service provider/reseller to be negotiated every five years. With fiber, there would be quicker internet service and less buffering. Weather would not be a big issue with interference as it is with the current coaxial service we have, and fiber offers a better-quality product.

TG: We anticipate the current companies to slash prices to compensate for this fiber, but you have to keep in mind that is

Letters Let’s not diminish honest efforts Dear Editor, I object to your editorial, impugning the patriotism of those who do not recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Is it not your proper mission as journalist at the supervisor meetings to report objectively on discussions and decisions of the board?

Citizens who attend County Supervisor meetings do so be-

cause they are interested in local government issues and want to better understand what our supervisors do. Their presence is proof of their patriotic intentions.

Citizen patriotism involves a commitment to staying informed, to taking an active interest in community welfare, to serving in public office, to vol-

unteering help where needed, to speaking out against injustice, to paying one’s fair share of taxes, and to scrutinizing the best use of our public resources.

Let’s not attempt to diminish the honest efforts of our elected officials and other citizens by putting them under “oath surveillance.”

Julie Fischer, Decorah

Dear Editor: The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America is one of the first things young children learn during their first year when they start school.

We are saddened to see that two individuals on the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors publicly lower their head/hands and do not recite the pledge at the opening of the meeting of the board of supervisors.

The Pledge of Allegiance is a patriotic recited verse that promises allegiance to the flag of the United States and the republic of the United States of America. The words and manner of delivery of the Pledge of Allegiance are currently laid out in TITLE 4 - CHAPTER

1 - Sec. 4. of the United States Code, adopted by Congress on June 22, 1942, and should be rendered by standing at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart.

We’re sure they don’t hesitate to accept their pay from the taxpayers of Winneshiek County. Our hope is when the next election occurs the patriotic remember them and voice their opinion at the polls. As an elected public servant of the people, they should be setting a better example. As Veterans, we would be more than willing to give them a tour of the Veteran’s Memorial and share with them the 7,500+ names on the memorial and the price they paid for our freedom. I’m sure

100% of those Veterans would snap to attention and render a salute or place their hand over their heart during the pledge of allegiance or national anthem.

Maybe these two supervisors should go back to first grade and learn some respect for our country.

Submitted by Veterans Ray Koshatka, Glenn Larson, Andy Borske, Greg Danielson, Nils Kjome, Wayne Jordahl, Boyd Halverson, Herb Ehrie, Dave Major, Doug Smith and Dan Carolan from Decorah, Freeport, Ossian, Calmar, Spillville, Ft. Atkinson, Jackson Junction, Ridgeway, Burr Oak, Bluffton and Highlandville

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IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT WINNESHIEK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MELODIE LYNN WAGNER, Deceased Probate No. ESPR016228 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To all persons interested in the estate of Melodie Lynn Wagner, deceased, who died on or about March 10, 2023: You are hereby notified that on June 19, 2023, the undersigned were appointed administrators of the estate.

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

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Electrician Upper Iowa University is seeking applicants for Facilities Technician V – Electrician. The ideal candidate will have an education in an electrical related field and/or three years industrial maintenance electrician experience UIU offers exceptional benefits, including tuition remission, health and dental insurance, retirement, vacation and sick time.

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Admissions Counselor Have you wanted a career in a University setting where you can make a real difference in students’ lives? If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make it happen. Upper Iowa University is seeking applicants for Admissions Counselor. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree and be able to work with an energetic and dynamic team in achieving new student and enrollment goals.

UIU offers exceptional benefits, including tuition remission, health and dental insurance, retirement, vacation and sick time.

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 8 - Closes at 1 p.m. Online Only Real Estate Auction. James “Jim” Byrnes, 303 E Main St., Waukon, IA Sweeney Auction Service. www.sweeneyauctionservice. com Waukon, IA 563-568-2464.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9 - Starts closing at 1 p.m. Bin Augers, Bulk Bins, Dump Pit, Misc. Farm Equip. Online Only Auction. Bob & Ron Hemesath, 1623 220th Ave, Decorah, IA 52101. Sweeney Auction Service. www.sweeneyauctionservice.com Waukon. 563-5682464.

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Decorah Community School Board Special School Board Meeting Minutes Central Administration Office Monday, July 24, 2023 12:00 p.m.

Present: President Ronald Fadness, Directors: Cindy Goodner, John Hjelle, Ben Lange, and Brian Petersburg and Supt. Dr. Tim Cronin.

President Fadness called to order the special school board meeting at 12:00 p.m.

Motion: Director Petersburg moved, seconded by Director Hjelle to go into closed session per Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i) to evaluate the professional competency of an individual.

Roll Call: Director Petersburg, aye; Director Hjelle, aye; Director Lange, aye; President Fadness, aye; Director Goodner, aye. Motion carried by all voting aye.

The board went into closed session at 12:01 p.m. and came out of closed session at 12:33 p.m. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:33 p.m.

Ronald Fadness, President Darlene Woodhouse, Board Secretary Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion August 3, 2023 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NORTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT CENTER RENOVATION AND REMODEL 1625 HIGHWAY 150, CALMAR, IOWA To Whom It May Concern: You are hereby notified that at 1:00 PM local time on August 21, 2023, at the Peosta Campus Main Building, 8342 NICC Drive, Peosta, IA 52068, there will be a public hearing as provided under Section 73A.2 of the Code of Iowa for the purpose of approving, hearing, or receiving objections to the adoption of prepared drawings, specifications, and form of contract and estimated cost for the project at Northeast Iowa Community College.

Proposed drawings, specifications, and form of contract may be examined at the office of the Construction Manager, Office 127, Student Center, Northeast Iowa Community College, 1625 Highway 150, Calmar, Iowa.

Direct inquiries to Norm Racicot, 563-2020426 (cell).

The bid proposals for this project will not be acted upon by the owner until after the public hearing is held.

Published by order of the Board of Trustees, Northeast Iowa Community College, in the Counties of Winneshiek and Dubuque, State of Iowa.

Northeast Iowa Community College in the Counties of Winneshiek and Dubuque State of Iowa BY: Dave Dahms Vice President for Finance and Administration Northeast Iowa Community College P. O. Box 400, 1625 Highway 150 Calmar, IA 52132 Published: Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion August 3, 2023 OFFICIAL NOTICE BEFORE THE UTILITIES BOARD OF THE STATE OF IOWA TO THE CITIZENS OF WINNESHIEK COUNTY: Notice is given that ITC Midwest, LLC, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 478, has filed a petition with the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) for a franchise to erect, maintain and operate an electric transmission line setting forth the following as the maximum voltage, starting points, routes, and termini of the existing lines: EXHIBIT A 69,000 Volt Nominal (72,500 Volt Maximum) Electric Transmission Line Winneshiek County, Iowa The west endpoint of this line is at a point of electrical connection with an existing ITC Midwest LLC (ITC) transmission line located at the east corporate limits of Decorah, Iowa in the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 10, Township 98 North, Range 8 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, Winneshiek County, Iowa; the west terminus of this line is within Interstate Power and Light Company’s (IPL) Cresco Substation located in the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 22, Township 99 North, Range 11 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, Howard County, Iowa, being within the corporate limits of Cresco, Iowa.

The east endpoint of this line is at a point of electrical connection with an existing ITC transmission line located at the north corporate limits of Decorah, Iowa in the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 15, Township 98 North, Range 8 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, Winneshiek County, Iowa; the east terminus of this line is within Interstate Power and Light Company’s (IPL) Decorah Substation located in the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 15, Township 98 North, Range 8 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, Winneshiek County, Iowa, being within the corporate limits of Decorah, Iowa.

This line begins at a point of electrical connection with an existing ITC transmission line located on private property, approximately 0.23 mile north and 0.00 mile east of the southwest corner of Section 10, Township 98 North, Range 8 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, Winneshiek County, Iowa, at the east corporate limits of Decorah, Iowa; thence southeasterly on private property in the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 10, to a point located on private property, approximately 0.15 mile north and 0.03 mile east of the southwest corner of said Section 10, for a distance of approximately 0.08 mile; thence southeasterly on private property through the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 10 and the north half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 15, said township and range, to a point located on private property, approximately 0.12 mile south and 0.35 mile east of the northwest corner of said Section 15, for a distance of approximately 0.43 mile; thence southerly on private property through the east half of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 15, crossing the public road right of way of Quarry Hill Road and Ice Cave Road, to a point of electrical connection with an existing ITC transmission line located on private property, near the middle of the Upper Iowa River at the north corporate limits of Decorah, Iowa, approximately 0.32 mile south and 0.39 mile east of the northwest corner of said Section 15, said point also being the east endpoint of the this line being described, for a distance of approximately 0.21 mile.

The total distance of this 69kV line is approximately 0.72 mile.

A map showing the proposed route of the electric line may be obtained at no cost by calling (319) 297-6816 or by writing to ITC Midwest, LLC Attn: Jacob E. Shipp, 123 5th Street Southeast, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401.

Orders issued and documents filed in this docket (Docket No. E-22535) may be viewed by searching under the docket number on the IUB’s electronic filing system (EFS) at http:// efs.iowa.gov. Objections to the granting of the franchise may be filed electronically using EFS or filed in writing with the IUB no later than 20 days after the date of the second publication of this notice. Instructions for submitting an electronic filing can be found on the EFS home page. Written objections must be mailed to the Iowa Utilities Board, 1375 East Court Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50319.

The date of the first publication is August 3, 2023. The date of the second publication is August 10, 2023.

IOWA UTILITIES BOARD BY: Jon Tack General Counsel Dated at Des Moines, Iowa, this 27th day of July, 2023.

Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion August 3 & 10, 2023 SECTION 00 11 13 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements Winneshiek County (Festina) SEH No. WISHK 159244 Notice is hereby given that the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the construction of the Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements Project at a Board of Supervisors meeting on August 21, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., at the Winneshiek County Courthouse Annex, Decorah, Iowa. Any interested person may appear and file objections to the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract or estimated cost. After hearing objections, the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors shall, by resolution, enter its decision on the plans and specifications.

Notice is hereby given that sealed Bids will be received by the Winneshiek County

Board of Supervisors until 10:00 a.m., on August 17, 2023 at the Winneshiek County Courthouse Auditor’s Office. Bids will then be taken to the Winneshiek County Courthouse Annex building where they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for the furnishing of all labor and material for the construction of the Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements Project.

On August 21, 2023 at 10:15 a.m., at the Winneshiek County Courthouse Annex building, the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors shall consider the construction bids received and either award a contract, reject all bids, or adjourn action thereon to a subsequent meeting of the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors.

Major components of the Work include: Emptying and modifications to existing primary tank.

Equalization basin tank.

Influent pumping system.

4-tank Bioclere packaged treatment system.

Effluent dosing tank and pumping system.

Ultra violet disinfection system and shelter.

Site electrical, piping, grading and restoration work.

The Work shall be constructed on County owned property located approximately 750 feet south – southwest of the intersection of State Highway 150 and County Road B32, on the west side of Highway 150.

Bids shall be on the form provided for that purpose and according to the Bidding Requirements prepared by Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH®) dated July 21, 2023.

Electronic and paper copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office of SEH located at: Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. 215 North Adams Mason City, Iowa 50401 641.424.6344 Complete digital image (.pdf) copies of the Bidding Documents, Contract Documents, and Plans and Specifications are available for download at no cost at https:// www.questcdn.com. These documents may be viewed or downloaded by entering eBidDocTM Number XXXXXXX on the QuestCDN Search Projects page. For assistance and free membership registration, contact QuestCDN at 952.233.1632 or info@questcdn.com. Website registration is necessary to ensure that prospective bidders remain informed of addendum and other essential communications prior to the bid date.

A refundable deposit of $150.00 will be required for paper copies of the Plans and Project Manual. In order to receive a refund, both Plans and Project Manual must be returned in complete and re-useable condition.

In addition, they must be returned in said condition within fourteen days after award of the project. Failure to comply with either requirements will result in forfeiture of the deposit.

Work under the proposed contracts shall commence upon the issuance of a written Notice to Proceed and shall be completed within the following time requirements: The Work will be substantially completed on or before the dates noted below and completed and ready for final payment in accordance with Paragraph 15.06 of the General Conditions on or before the dates noted below: Substantial Completion September 1, 2024 Final Completion September 30, 2024 Substantial completion is defined as follows: All work is complete except for finish grading of turf restoration areas, seeding and minor clean up and the system is operating as intended.

The contract times noted are subject to any extension which may be granted by the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors of Winneshiek County, Iowa.

Each bid must be made out on a Bid Form furnished in the Project Manual and obtained from SEH or on a computerized Bid Form furnished by the bidder. Bid Forms furnished by the bidder shall replicate the Bid Form furnished in the Project Documents Manual. Each bid shall be sealed in an envelope marked “Bid for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements”. Each bid must be accompanied in a separate envelope by a bidding check or bid bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) percent of the bid price, said check being either a certified or cashier’s check, drawn on a bank in Iowa, or a bank chartered under the laws of the United States, or a Certified share draft drawn on a credit union in Iowa or chartered under the laws of the United States, and made payable to the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors, Iowa, as security that the bidder will furnish the required bonds and enter into a contract within ten (10) working days, excluding Saturday, Sunday, and holidays, after the award of the contract to him.

The following are made part of the project and must be submitted with the bid: 1. CDBG Intent to Comply with Section 3 Requirements Form 2. SRF Attachment 1: Certification of Non-Segregated Facilities Form 3. SRF Attachment 2: Certification Regarding Debarment and Suspension Form 4. SRF Attachment 3: DBE Certification Form 5. SRF Attachment 4: DBE Program Subcontractor Performance Form 6. SRF Attachment 5: DBE Program Subcontractor Utilization Form 7. SRF Attachment 6: DBE Program Subcontractor Participation Form 8. SRF Attachment 10: Prohibition on Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

9. CDBG Contractor Eligibility Form – Completed for Prime Contractor only.

10. Bidder Status Form SECTION 3 language for procurement documents and contracts The work to be performed under this contract is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, 12 U.S.C. 1701u (Section 3). The purpose of Section 3 is to ensure that employment and other economic opportunities generated by HUD assistance or HUD-assisted projects covered by Section 3, shall, to the greatest extent feasible, be directed to low- and very low-income persons, particularly persons who are recipients of HUD assistance for housing.

The parties to this contract agree to comply with HUD’s regulations in 24 CFR part 75, which implement Section 3. As evidenced by their execution of this contract, the parties to this contract certify that they are under no contractual or other impediment that would prevent them from complying with the part 75 regulations.

The contractor agrees to post copies of a notice advising workers of the Contractor’s commitments under Section 3 in conspicuous places at the work site where both employees and applicants for training and employment positions can see the notice. The notice shall describe the Section 3 preference, shall set forth minimum number and job titles subject to hire, availability of apprenticeship and training positions, the qualifications for each; and the name and location of the person(s) taking applications for each of the positions; and the anticipated date the work shall begin.

The contractor agrees to provide written notice of employment and contracting opportunities to all known Section 3 Workers and Section 3 Businesses.

The contractor agrees to employ, to the greatest extent feasible, Section 3 workers or provide written justification to the recipient that is consistent with 24 CFR Part 75, describing why it was unable to meet minimum numerical Section 3 Worker hours goals, despite its efforts to comply with the provisions of this clause.

The contractor agrees to maintain records documenting Section 3 Workers that were hired to work on previous Section 3 covered projects or activities that were retained by the contractor for subsequent Section 3 covered projects or activities.

The contractor agrees to post contract and

job opportunities to the Opportunity Portal and will check the Business Registry for businesses located in the project area.

The contractor agrees to include compliance with Section 3 requirements in every subcontract for Section 3 projects as defined in 24 CFR part 75, and agrees to take appropriate action, as provided in an applicable provision of the subcontract upon a finding that the subcontractor is in violation of the regulations in 24 CFR part 75. The contractor will not subcontract with any subcontractor where the contractor has notice or knowledge that the subcontractor has been found in violation of the regulations in 24 CFR part 75.

The contractor will certify that any vacant employment positions, including training positions, that are filled (1) after the contractor is selected but before the contract is executed, and (2) with persons other than those to whom the regulations of 24 CFR part 75 require employment opportunities to be directed, were not filled to circumvent the contractor’s obligations under 24 CFR part 75.

The contractor will certify that they have followed prioritization of effort in 24 CFR part.

75.19 for all employment and training opportunities. The contractor will further certify that it meets or exceeds the applicable Section 3 benchmarks, defined in 24 CFR Part 75.23, and if not, shall describe in detail the qualitative efforts it has taken to pursue lowand very low-income persons for economic opportunities.

Noncompliance with HUD’s regulations in 24 CFR part 75 may result in sanctions, termination of this contract for default, and debarment or suspension from future HUD assisted contracts.

Section 3 Business Concerns are encouraged to respond to this proposal. A Section 3 Business Concern is one that satisfies one of the following requirements: 1. It is at least 51 percent owned and controlled by low- or very low-income persons; 2. Over 75 percent of the labor hours performed for the business over the prior threemonth period are performed by Section 3 Workers*; or 3 It is a business at least 51 percent owned and controlled by current public housing residents or residents who currently live in Section 8-assisted housing. *A Section 3 Worker is defined as any worker who currently fits or when hired within the past five years fit at least one of the following categories, as documented: 1. The worker’s income for the previous or annualized calendar year is below the applicable income limit established by HUD; 2. The worker is employed by a Section 3 business concern; or 3. The worker is a YouthBuild participant.

Businesses that believe they meet the Section 3 criteria are encouraged to register as a Section 3 Business through HUD’s website: https://portalapps.hud.gov/Sec3BusReg/ BRegistry/RegisterBusiness Any bidder or equipment supplier whose firm or affiliate is listed in the GSA publication “List of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement and Non-procurement Programs” will be prohibited from the bidding process. Anyone submitting a bid who is listed in this publication will be determined to be a non-responsive bidder in accordance with 40 CFR Part 31.

Davis-Bacon and Related Acts: This project requires federal prevailing wage rates. All provisions relative to those acts must be met.

A wage determination is included in the project manual.

Work on this project shall meet the American Iron and Steel requirements set forth in the project manual.

Bidders shall not be permitted to withdraw their bids for a period of thirty (30) days after the same are opened.

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

Pursuant to Chapter 73 of the Code of Iowa, out-of-state bidders are hereby advised of the Iowa Bidding Preference Law extending to Iowa firms any preference which may be (a) strict preference, (b) reciprocal preference, or (c) combination preference and reciprocal. Application of such preference will be extended from any “public improvement” as defined in Chapter 73A of the Code of Iowa.

Bidders shall be expected to comply with Chapters 91C and 103A of the Code of Iowa concerning the registration and bonding of construction contractors and the successful bidder shall be required to supply the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors with proof of said compliance.

Payment for said “Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements,” will be made from Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, a State Revolving Fund Loan and the General Funds of the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors, or from such other funds as may be legally used for such purposes. Monthly estimates will be submitted to the ENGINEER and payment will be made to the CONTRACTOR in the amount of ninety-five percent (95%) of said estimate on or about the twentieth of the following month. Final payment will be made not sooner than thirty (30) days following final acceptance of the work by the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors.

The bidder’s attention is called to the prompt payment to the subcontractors under Chapter 573.12 of the Code of Iowa.

Plans and specifications governing the construction of the proposed improvements have been prepared by SEH, 215 North Adams, Mason City, Iowa, which plans and specifications, and also prior proceedings of the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors referring to and defining said proposed improvements, are hereby made a part of this notice and the proposed contract by reference, and the proposed contract shall be executed in compliance therewith.

Copies of said plans and specifications are now on file in the office of the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors, for examination by bidders.

The Board encourages bids from qualified minority and female contractors.

All bids shall NOT include Iowa Sales Tax for materials used in the project. Upon award, the successful bidder shall immediately provide a listing of subcontractors and associated Federal ID or Social Security Numbers for both the contractor and subcontractors. The City will register the contractor and subcontractors with the Iowa Department of Revenue and will provide appropriate certificates to the contractor for distribution and use.

The Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive technicalities and irregularities.

Bids shall be directed to the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors, securely sealed and endorsed upon the outside wrapper, “BID FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS.” The Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive irregularities and informalities therein and to award the Contract in the best interests of the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors.

Dan Langreck Supervisors Chair 201 W. Main Street Decorah, IA 52101 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion August 3, 2023

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Scandinavian fun, culture, music and food for all ages - that's the Nordic Fest! Pictured clockwise from top left: Nordic Dancer Orchestra members (from left: Lulu Bellrichard, Emma Cline and Trenton Battle) take a break during opening ceremonies Thursday night in front of the Winneshiek County Courthouse. Chase Hopp, son of Nick and Carol Hopp, is the keeper of the Norwegian flags along the Water Street route at the Nordic Fest Parade Saturday morning. Gnome Sweet Medical Home, Gundersen Health System gnomes represent the clinic in the fest parade. 2023 Fest Parade Skål Recipient Sue Sander of Decorah is pictured in the Fest Parade Saturday.

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Hans & Hilda, Decorah Bank’s official trolls, along with Dorothy and the good witch Glenda, showed there truly is no place like home and channeled Wizard of Oz magic as part of the Decorah Bank and Trust’s float in the parade Saturday July 29.

Law Enforcement Decorah Police Police officers were called to Norby’s Farm Fleet July 24 for an individual who was possibly intoxicated. Officers arrived and made contact with 41-year-old Ryan Halverson. After speaking with Halverson for some time, he was arrested for public intoxication.

Police were notified of a theft at Walmart July 20. After investigation, 18-year-old Xavier Gullickson was charged with 4th degree theft.

Decorah Police arrested Lonnie Davis Jr., 41, of Decorah, July 25 on a warrant for a violation of a no contact order. Davis was transported to the Winneshiek County Jail without incident.

Winneshiek Sheriff Two search warrants were executed July 31 at 3:20 p.m. in Ossian. The warrants were executed at residences on East Main Street and Lydia Street as part of ongoing investigations by the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office. As a result, three subjects were arrested and transported to the Winneshiek County Jail. Jason Baumgartner, 34, of Ossian, was charged with D felony possession of controlled substance – methamphetamine, 3rd or subsequent offense and simple misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. Natassja Carroll, 22, of Ossian was charged with serious misdemeanor possession

of controlled substance - methamphetamine 1st, serious misdemeanor possession of controlled substance-marijuana and serious misdemeanor unlawful possession of prescription medication.

Carl Johnson, 23, of Ossian, was charged with aggravated misdemeanor possession of controlled substance -methamphetamine 2nd offense, serious misdemeanor possession of controlled substance marijuana 2nd offense and serious misdemeanor unlawful possession of prescription medication. This is an ongoing investigation with additional charges pending.

Francis Chloupek, 44, of Decorah, was arrested on Birch Road, Decorah, and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail July 27 at 10:09 p.m. for public intoxication.

While incarcerated in the Winneshiek County Jail on July 26, Nathan Reinke, 25, of New Albin, intentionally damaged jail property. He was charged with serious misdemeanor criminal mischief, 4th degree.

Lillyanne McIntyre, 21, of West Union, was arrested and booked in the Winneshiek County Jail July 27 on an arrest warrant for violation of probation, 2 counts.

Winneshiek Sheriff’s Office investigated a traffic accident July 2 in Fort Atkinson. Linus Barloon, 75, of Decorah was heading north on 10th Ave., when he approached the railroad crossing. Barloon was

reportedly distracted by a family reunion and the people gathering at the community center on the north side of the railroad tracks. A train was heading west on the tracks.

Barloon’s vehicle was crossing the tracks when the Canadian Pacific train struck the passenger side rear quarter near the rear wheel. The vehicle was pushed into the northwest ditch. The collision caused the passenger side curtain airbag to deploy. Both Barloon and his passenger, Marguerite Barloon, were transported to WinnMed by the WMC ambulance with suspected minor injuries. The Barloon vehicle sustained $10,000 in damage.

Kyli Byers, 34, of Protivin, turned herself in, and was arrested and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail on July 25, on an arrest warrant for harassment, 3rd degree.

Irene Archer, 35, of Calmar, was arrested and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail July 23 at 8 p.m. for domestic abuse assault, 1st offense and assault on law enforcement.

A search warrant was executed at a residence on 140th Street, south of Calmar, on July 24 at 3 p.m., as part of an ongoing investigation by the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office. As a result, Jeremy Wemark, 46, was charged with D felony possession of ammunition by a prohibited person. This is an ongoing investigation, with additional charges pending.

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CONGRATULATIONS SOUTH WINN BASEBALL TEAM District Champs UIC Champions (16-2) Overall record of 24-12 Fourth district title in last five seasons Fourth state appearance in last five seasons

District Champs

ABOVE- Members of the South Winn baseball team display their trophy following the Class 1A state quarterfinal in Carroll in July. Pictured are (front, l-r) Parker Timp, Chandler Riehle, Assistant Coach Nathan Moonen; (middle) Nolan Sabelka, Lukas Weiss, Cody Meyer, Carson Wenthold, Jordan Baumler, Mason Zweibahmer, Braiden Todd, Evan Ellingson (manager), Dylan Taylor; (back) Assistant Coach Justin Izer, Head Coach Alex Smith, Kaden Bullerman, Carson Streeter, Keagen Streeter, Brody Tieskoetter, Jamie Kuennen, Kole Hageman, Eric Kriener, Brady Lensing, Carver Wenthold, Eric Greve and Assistant Coach Carter Wenthold. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

Conference Champs DECORAH SOFTBALL TEAM

NEIC Champions (11-4) First outright NEIC title since 2005 Fourth NEIC title in school history Overall record of 18-16 Members filling out the junior varsity and varsity rosters for the Decorah softball program were (front, l-r) Elizabeth Bucksa, Lauren Luzum, Addyson Albertson, Lydia Frank, Grace Brynsaas, Olivia Brynsaas, Dylin Thompson, Bryar Duwe, Jasera Tweten; (back) Autumn Schaller, Clara Hjelle, Ava Steine, Edyn Bateman, Sydney Kipp, Paige Werner, Lillian Olson, Lani Hubka, Danial Dawley. (Photo courtesy of Tami Bohr)

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