August 31, 2023

Thursday, August 31, 2023

Vol. 158, Issue 35

Decorah, Iowa 52101 www.decorahnewspapers.com

Budding artist shares her folk art gift

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Welcome Luther students…

By Denise Lana

T

he beautiful and unique Norwegian art of rosemaling reaches all corners of the globe, but it has an especially strong presence throughout the Upper Midwestern United States.

Originating in Norway in the mid 1700s, rosemaling, or rose painting, is the art of painting with flourishes, scrollwork, floral design and curves. Different styles were born from various regions in Norway, and those styles thrive among talented artists across Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and the surrounding area.

One such budding artist is 13-year-old Lia Vsetecka, who has been rosemaling since she was nine years old.

Lia’s rosemaling hobby began four years ago, when Lia’s grandmother, Virginia Leidahl, gifted Lia an art class for Christmas. Leidahl knew Lia loved art and signed her up for a class with long-time church friend, Sally Stromseth, an instructor at Vesterheim Museum in Decorah, who boasts more than 40 years of rosemaling experience.

Under Stromseth’s tutelage,

Lia’s love and talent for rosemaling was immediate.

“No-one in the family did it before I started,” Lia explained. “I just enjoy the type of painting.”

Over the next four years, Lia continued painting and learning. At first, she completed wooden discs and plaques for simple decorations. As her talent progressed, Lia branched out and tackling larger projects.

“My favorite thing I have done is a birth plate for my niece,” Lia expressed. “I also just finished a big clock for my older sister. I started it at the beginning of this year, and I did it for a housewarming gift.”

According to Lia’s mother, Lisa, she has yet to sell any of her creations but has been receiving more and more requests for pieces.

“She has been asked to do an order of three garden signs for a classmate of mine,” Lisa said.

Lia usually paints in Rogaland style, which is very symmetrical, but is rosemaling the garden signs in Telemark style, which is asymmetric in design.

Lisa added, “It has been a

Thirteen year-old Lia Vsetecka demonstrated her talents at Nordic Fest this summer. Vsetecka began rosemaling when she was just 9 years old. Lia is the daughter of Joe and Lisa Vsetecka of Fort Atkinson, her grandparents are Gerald and Virginia Leidahl of Ridgeway, and Pat Vsetecka of Lawler and the late Alvin Vsetecka. (Driftless Multimedia photos by Denise Lana) challenging project, but she has taken it all in stride and has completed one of the three signs so far.”

Recently, Lia joined Stromseth at the 2023 Nordic Fest in Decorah, demonstrating her rosemaling talents at the Vesterheim Museum alongside her teacher. The young soft-spoken artist explained to visitors the extensive process of rosemaling a piece – using oil paints to complete the design, waiting several weeks for the

College Drive Road Diet Pilot Project begins today The existing four-lanes on College Drive will be converted to three lanes, one lane in each direction with a continuous left turn lane down the center.

Visit us online - www.decorahnewspapers.com The City of Decorah announced the College Drive Road Diet Pilot Project is expected to begin Thursday, Aug. 31.

Work will include the removal of existing pavement markings and installation of new pavement markings to convert the existing four-lane road to a three-lane road (similar to

Montgomery Street and Short Street). The road diet will begin at Heivly Street and extend along College Drive to Locust Road.

During the transition of the four-lane to the three-lane road, traffic will still be able to travel through College Drive. However, delays may be possible during the transition work so

please travel with caution. Work is expected to be completed by Friday, Sept. 1.

The College Drive Road Diet Pilot Project was recommended as part of a traffic study completed along this corridor. The purpose of the project is to evaluate the feasibility of improving safety and visibility for both vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

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Fund established for Carlson Park Trail Development The Decorah Park and Recreation Department and the City of Decorah have partnered to establish the Carlson Park Trail Development Fund, a special project fund held with the Winneshiek County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa. The fund will support the development of bike-optimized trails and amenities for all abilities within the park.

In 2019, the Dave and Rick Carlson families donated 110 acres of land to the City of Decorah to create Carlson Park.

A formal planning process was com-

It was “move-in weekend” at Luther College last weekend and volunteers were on hand to make the move a little easier for families. Directing Luther students and families to Brandt Hall from a spot along College Drive were Maggie Patten of Waukee and Gretchen Dwyer of Rochester, Minn. (Drifltess Multimedia photo by Roz Weis)

pleted in 2021 with the JL Bruce Company, the City of Decorah and much public input.

“The next step of the Carlson Park development is to start funding the projects that are going to bring even more amenities and recreation opportunities to the Decorah area,” said Benji Nichols, member of the Decorah Park and Recreation Department Board and Carlson Park Trail Coalition. “There are

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Winneshiek County soon dropping CDL offerings

By Kate Klimesh

During the Monday, Aug. 28, Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors meeting, Winneshiek County Treasurer Brenda Krietzer addressed the supervisors regarding CDL licensure.

She explained that federal requirements that anyone seeking a CDL licensure must pass Entry-Level Drivers Training (ELDT) course at a registered provider recently came into effect. The County Treasurer’s Office has offered the written and

skills testing for CDL for many years, but with the passage of the added required training, she noted traffic for the CDL skills testing has dropped considerably. “Since February this year, we’ve had two people come to the office for CDL testing. To keep staff certified, they have to complete a minimum of 10 CDL tests each, and that’s just not happening,” Kreitzer stated.

Some of the registered ELDT providers have simply gone to offering all testing requirements in a one-stop shop over

Gardening honors

one or two days, and providing a truck to use for driving skills for a standard fee. This makes it much more convenient than having to line up a truck to take the skills test at the courthouse, even if they have to drive to Waterloo or Mason City.

Late this fall, the testing requirements for the skills testing will also be changing, and Kreitzer noted it may be a good time to simply stop offering CDL licenses at the courthouse.

“We were never going to make money on offering the CDLs, as

Nick Wallin of Calmar, at left, earned the Best of Show honors at the 2023 Winneshiek County Fair Open Class Design Division. As the top exhibitor, he also won the 2024 Vision of Beauty calendar from the Decorah Town and Country Garden Club and a free club membership for the year 2023.

The calendar is published by National Garden Clubs Inc., of St. Louis, Mo., and contains 54 pictures of outstanding winning floral designs from club members across the nation. An avid gardener, Wallin has extensive flower beds on two acres of land around his house in Calmar. Making the presentation is Roger Buhr, president of the Decorah Town and Country Garden Club. (submitted photo)

Decorah Music WinnMed Auxiliary Iowa vs.

Boosters chili Iowa State tailgate party Sept. 7 supper fundraiser WinnMed Auxiliary mem- with chips and a beverage for The Decorah Music Boosters will hold their annual chili supper fundraiser Friday, Sept.

1, from 4:30 to 7 p.m., at the Decorah High School cafeteria.

Proceeds are used to provide scholarships to students and to assist in purchasing items beneficial for the music program and its students.

Tickets are available online at decorahschools.ludus.com/ index.php or at the door. Preschool children eat for free.

bers are turning out in combinations of cardinal and gold and black and gold before this year’s big game between Iowa and Iowa State.

The public is invited to join the pre-game tailgate lunch Thursday, Sept. 7, at the WinnMed Courtyard from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (access from Parking Lot F).

Burgers or roast beef sandwiches will be served by the Winneshiek County Cattleman

a nominal fee. Iowa and Iowa State decorated cookies will be available for purchase, advanced cookie orders are appreciated.

Every meal purchase gives a chance to win themed prizes.

Proceeds from Auxiliary events support equipment needs of the medical center. For more information, visit www.winmedical.org/tailgate-party or call Karla Bakken at 563-3873036.

Quilters to feature trunk show, workshop Sept. 5

The NorthEast Iowa Quilters’ Guild will host creative fabric artist Sandi Irish Tuesday, Sept. 5, in the Luana Savings Bank Community Sandi Irish Room. Irish will present a trunk show and

lecture highlighting her unique pattern technique and templates at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. An update will also be given on the group’s upcoming bus trip to the Madison Quilt Show Friday, Sept. 8, as well as a member show-andtell of recent projects.

A workshop will be held Wednesday, Sept. 6, beginning at 9 a.m., and attendees can choose a popular pattern of

Irish’s to create. All are welcome to attend the workshop.

Kits, patterns and templates are available before the workshop.

Contact Roxanne Schnitzler at 563-419-0183 or roxsews@ gmail.com for more information.

For more information, visit www.neiqg.com or find NorthEast Iowa Quilters’ Guild on Facebook.

Walk To End Alzheimer’s Sept. 16 in Decorah Area residents are invited to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® Saturday, Sept. 16, at Decorah City Hall.

Registration begins at 8 a.m., the opening ceremony at 9 a.m. and the walk at 9:15 a.m.

There is no fee to register for walk, however, all participants are encouraged to raise critical funds that allow the Alzheimer’s Association to provide 24/7 care and support and advance research toward methods of prevention, treatment and, ultimately, a cure.

On walk day, participants honor those affected by Alzheimer’s with Promise Garden flowers which signify our solidarity in the fight against the

disease. The colors of the Promise Garden flowers – purple, yellow, blue and orange – represent the different reasons why people walk to end this disease.

The Alzheimer’s Association and its volunteers and walk participants are fighting for a different future. For families facing the disease today, for more time, for treatments.

Alzheimer’s research is closer than ever to stopping Alzheimer’s, but to get there, the Alzheimer’s Association needs Northern Iowa to join them for the world’s largest fundraiser to fight the disease.

“We’re closer than ever to stopping Alzheimer’s,” said Walk Manager Christine Hess.

“We hope that everyone in the community can join us by start-

ing a team to help the Alzheimer’s Association raise awareness and funds for families facing the disease today, take more steps toward treatments and finally ending this disease.”

More than six million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease – a leading cause of death in the United States.

Additionally, more than 11 million family members and friends provide care to people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

In Iowa alone, there are more than 66,000 people living with the disease and 98,000 caregivers.

To register and receive the latest updates on this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s, visit alz.org/walk.

we get paid $7 once a CDL is issued from our office. It was more about customer service, and right now, we don’t have the customers to warrant the cost of the service to the county,” she added. CDL written and skills testing will be offered through October, at least until the requirements for testing changes, then the county will no longer offer the skills testing, but will continue to offer written testing for CDL to residents.

All are invited to the annual Welcome Friends & Neighbors Community Picnic Sept. 10 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. (submitted photo)

Supervisors set public Welcome Friends & hearing for Neighbors Community road vacation At the Aug. 28 Winneshiek County Supervisors meeting, the board unanimously approved setting a public hearing for Monday, Sept. 25, at 9:30 a.m., regarding vacation of the county’s portion of Horn Hollow Road, as it is not essential to the county network of roads.

By the county vacating this road, the property would revert to original landowners from which it was created at which time its use and right-of-ways would be determined by adjacent landowners. All adjoining property owners, utility companies with facilities adjoining or on the right-of-way will be notified by certified mail of the public hearing.

The annual Welcome Friends & Neighbors Community Picnic at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is Sunday, Sept. 10, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. This free family-friendly picnic is an opportunity for the congregation to thank and celebrate its friends, neighbors and community.

The picnic will feature a potluck provided by members of the congregation as well as sloppy joes, hot dogs and gluten free options. Beverages, cutlery and paper products provided.

Live music will be performed by the Good Shepherd Band and Slim Whimsy, and there will be

Each year, millions of people over age 65 fall. In fact, one out of four people over age 65 fall each year, which can make it hard for older individuals to get around, do everyday activities or live independently. National Fall Prevention Day is Friday, Sept. 22, with activities offered during September to raise awareness and provide information on how to prevent falls.

Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging will host a Fall Prevention Awareness Day Wednesday, Sept. 13, with the following activities, offered free and open to the public: • Tai Chi in the Park: 10:30 a.m., at Decorah Fish Hatchery (by the waterfall), 2321 Siewers Spring Road in Decorah.

The event will be canceled if raining.

• Fall Prevention Presentations: 1 p.m. at Decorah Public Library, 202 Winnebago Street, in Decorah. Enjoy refreshments and valuable information from local experts including: Gundersen Clinic Optometrist Dr. Sassaman, Dolon Pharmacy Pharmacist Mark Branum and Gundersen Clinic Physical Therapist Erin Solomon.

For more information, contact Patty Scholtes at 563-3799737.

kids’ games and activities. Attendees are also invited to view the results of Good Shepherd’s Carbon Neutral Initiative.

A new courtyard with a pergola and solar canopy will provide shelter from the elements.

In the event of heavy rainfall, the picnic will be in the Fellowship Hall.

All facilities are ADA accessible. The church is located at 701 Iowa Avenue, Decorah.

For more information, visit www.goodshepherddecorah. org, e-mail office@goodshepherddecorah.org or call 563382-3963.

FRANKVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT Serving the community since 1958

Fall prevention events planned Sept. 13

Labor Day BBQ • Mon., Sept. 4 at the Frankville Fire Station • Rain or Shine Serving from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Serving BBQ chicken, baked beans, homemade potato salad, homemade dinner roll, and beverage.

$11.00 per person • Carry-outs available!

Frankville Presbyterian Church will also be selling homemade pie!

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Congratulations to ArtHaus!

15 Congratulations to Luna Valley Farm on their new pavilion! Pictured are Luna Valley Farm team members with Chamber Ambassadors Lashelle Evans, Marcia Madrigal, Maureen Duncklee, Joe Hammel, Adam Baker, Tara McConnell and Ray Rinkol.

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Congratulations to ArtHaus on their 15 year anniversary!

Pictured are Executive Director Shannon Dallenbach Durbin and enthusiastic art students with Chamber Ambassadors Holly Allen, Tade Kerndt, Lashelle Evans, Tara McConnell, Joe Hammel, Zachary Shearer, Marcia Madrigal, Nicholas Wilz, Maureen Duncklee, Dallas Steffen, Joanie Rollins and Adam Baker.

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Anthony Tremmel

Anthony Tremmel, 84, of Cresco, died peacefully Aug. 22, 2023, surrounded by his family at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis., after a 20year struggle with cancer.

Anthony Anthony Tremmel was born in 1938 on the family farm near Ashton, Iowa, to Albert and Helen Tremmel. He graduated from St. Benedict’s College in Atchison, Kan., in 1961.

He began his 50-year teaching career with the Papal Volunteers for Latin America in 1961, volunteering for one year in British Honduras (Belize) and three years in Brazil. In Brazil, he worked with fellow Iowan Mary Jo Haag, and they were married in 1966. He taught high school English for eight years when the family lived in North

Roger Meythaler

Roger Arthur Meythaler, 86, of Ridgeway, formerly of Waterloo and Cedar Rapids, went to his rest on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023.

Roger was born in Waterloo on March 16, 1937, to Floyd and ElRoger sie (Lukes) Meythaler M e y t h a l e r.

During high school, he enjoyed his time on the football team and in choral groups. After graduation, Roger considered careers in mechanics, electrical and photography. Eventually, he decided to pursue a technical degree in television repair at DeVry University in Chicago, Ill. As a young man, his life was forever changed one day when he visited a relative at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

There he noticed an attractive nurse named Marilyn Aschim.

Roger and Marilyn dated for about a year before marrying on June 8, 1958, at Marilyn’s family church, Ridgeway Lutheran.

After a honeymoon at Wisconsin Dells, they made their home in Waterloo where Roger was employed as a television repair technician.

Roger and Marilyn were eager to build a family of their own.

Eventually they moved to Cedar Rapids where they were bless-

Mary Ann Ott

Mary Ann Ott, 79, of Cedar Falls, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Mary Ann was born January 16, 1944, to Ben and Lorraine ( D v o r a k ) Mary Ann Ott Busta in New Hampton. She was united in marriage to Jean Joseph Ott on Oct. 19, 1963 in Little Turkey.

Left to cherish her memories is her husband Jean; three children: Jeff Ott, Des Moines,

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English. He earned a master’s degree in English from the University of Iowa in 1970, and he participated in the Iowa Writing Project for several years starting in 1979.

Anthony taught junior high English in Cresco from 1974 to 1998. From 1998 to 2012, he taught at Northeast Iowa Community College in Calmar, teaching English as a second language in the learning center and helping to create a writing center where students could share their work.

Anthony and Mary Jo were active in the Catholic Church, including Assumption and Notre Dame Parishes. Motivated by the poverty they observed in Latin America, they were committed to reducing world hunger. In 2000, Anthony became a founding member of the Norman Borlaug Heritage Foundation Board to honor one of Cresco’s own whose agricultural achievements are helping to feed the world. Anthony was

a Cresco Public Library trustee for more than 30 years, he was active in the Cresco Community Lions Club and he was involved in the Iowa Driftless Chapter of Trout Unlimited.

He enjoyed writing poetry and prose, gardening and fly fishing.

Anthony is survived by his wife; their three children: Mark, Paul and Elizabeth (Matteo Gilebbi); his brother, Ben; sisters, Therese and Agnes (Robert Pouy); and many beloved nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Mary Ann; and his brother-in-law, James Lynch.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, Aug. 28, at Notre Dame Catholic Church in Cresco with Father Daniel Knipper officiating. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to Notre Dame Parish or the Norman Borlaug Heritage Foundation.

ed with the births of their four boys: David, Gary, Mark and Glenn. Roger also owned and operated his own business, Roger’s TV, offering sales and service. During their years in Cedar Rapids, Roger and Marilyn enjoyed singing duets together and being part of their traveling church choir as well as participating in square dancing events.

Roger also enjoyed his time as a bus driver for the Cedar Rapids school district.

Twenty years ago, Roger and Marilyn sold their home and television business and moved into Marilyn’s childhood home on her family’s farmstead in Ridgeway. They enjoyed home and garden projects and involvement with their friends at Waukon Seventh-day Adventist Church in Waukon.

Roger is remembered for his sense of humor, warm hugs, appreciation for cats and birds, love of camping, enjoyment of cooking and for being “ornery as ever.”

Roger is survived by his four sons: David (Lois) Meythaler of Washington, Gary (Jennifer) Meythaler of Washington, Mark (Amy) Meythaler of Minnesota, and Glenn (Jolene) Meythaler of Iowa. He leaves a living legacy of grandchildren: Micah, Emily, Isaac (Kalissa), Jesse, Hannah, Gavin, Brendan, Gretchen and Kerstin. His siblings also remain: Howard (Shirley) Mey-

thaler of California, and Rose (Cal) Kimball of Colorado.

A graveside service will be held Friday, Sept. 1, at 2 p.m., at Ridgeway United Cemetery in Ridgeway with Garry Birth presiding. There will be a reception following the graveside service at Roger’s home.

“For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord. Therefore comfort one another with these words.” 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18 NKJV

Missy Miller, Waterloo, and Tracey (Paula) Ott, Bandera, Texas; grandchildren: Caroline Ott, Brinley Miller and Max Miller, Brennan (Emily) Ott, Miranda Ott and Wade Schmitt; two great-grandchildren; sister, Alice (Bob) Kuennen; brothers: Jim (Rita) Busta and Steve (Sue) Busta.

Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents; in-laws, John and Margaret Ott; and son-in-law Kameron Miller.

A private graveside service will be held at a later date.

Online condolences may be directed to the family at www. iowacremation.com under “Obituaries.”

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ROSE MARY GERLEMAN, 94, of Decorah, passed away Aug. 22, 2023, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. Mass of Christian burial was held Saturday, Aug. 26, at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Decorah with Rev. Donald Hertges presiding. Burial was in St. Benedict Cemetery.

TIMOTHY BRODERICK, 63, of Decorah, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, Sept. 2, at 11 a.m., at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Decorah with Rev. Donald Hertges presiding.

Visitation will be Friday, Sept.

1, from 3 to 7 p.m., at Helms Funeral Home, 306 East Water Street in Decorah and after 10 a.m. Saturday at the church.

MARILYN RIMA, 93, of Decorah, passed away Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023, at Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah.

Mass of Christian burial will be held Tuesday, Sept. 5, at 11 a.m., at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Decorah with Rev. Donald Hertges presiding.

Burial will be in the St. Benedict Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service on Tuesday at the church.

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DHS students awarded academic honors from the College Board Seven students from Decorah High School have been selected as College Board National Recognition Program awardees. Lucas Arendt, Aidan Nalean-Carlson, Peter Essa, Aya Hawthorn, Mason Myers, Alexis Walker and Henry Weis along with former DHS student Margret Zook each received the National Rural and Small Town Award (NRSTA).

Students earned this recognition because of their academic achievements in school and outstanding performance on the PSAT/NMSQT®, PSAT™ 10, and/or AP® Exams. They’ve accomplished these milestones during a demanding period of their high school career.

Front row (l-r): Alexis Walker and Aya Hawthorn. Back: Aidan Nalean-Carlson, Peter Essa, Lucas Arendt, Henry Weis and Mason Myers. Not pictured: Former DHS student Margret Zook. (submitted photo)

September book discussions at Decorah Public Library Decorah Public Library staff are hosting five book discussions in September.

The Happy Hour Book Group will meet via Zoom Wednesday, Sept. 13, at 5:15 p.m., to discuss Javier Zamora’s autobiography “Solito.” At nine years old, Javier Zamora journeyed 3,000 miles from his small town in El Salvador, through Guatemala and Mexico, and across the U.S. border. He left behind his beloved aunt and grandparents to reunite with a mother who left four years before and a father he barely remembered. Traveling alone except for a group of strangers and a coyote hired to lead them to safety, Javier’s trip was supposed to last two weeks.

The Friday Book Group will meet via Zoom Friday, Sept.

15, at 2 p.m., to discuss Maggie O’Farrell’s “The Marriage Portrait.” Florence, the 1550s.

Lucrezia, third daughter of the grand duke, is comfortable with her place in the palazzo. When her older sister dies on the eve of her wedding to the ruler of Ferrara, Modena and Reggio, Lucrezia is thrust into the limelight: the duke is quick to request her hand in marriage, and her father just as quick to accept on her behalf. Having barely left girlhood behind, Lucrezia must now enter an unfamiliar court, where her arrival is not universally welcomed.

The Speculative Fiction Book Group will meet via Zoom Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 5:15 p.m., to discuss R.F. Kuang’s

“Babel” Robin Swift, orphaned by cholera in Canton, is brought to 1828 London by the mysterious Professor Lovell. There, he trains for years for the day he’ll enroll in the prestigious Royal Institute of Translation – also known as Babel. The tower and its students are the world’s center for translation and, more importantly, magic. Silver-working has made the British unparalleled in power. But as a Chinese boy raised in Britain, he is soon caught between Babel and an organization dedicated to stopping imperial expansion.

The Speculative Short Fiction Group will meet at 6:15 p.m., via the same Zoom link to discuss stories 7-9 from Ken Liu’s “The Paper Menagerie,” including “The Regular,” “The Paper Menagerie,” and “An Advanced Readers’ Picture Book of Comparative Cognition.”

The History Book Group will meet on the second floor of the library Thursday, Sept. 21, at 3 p.m., to discuss Benjamin Carter Hett’s “The Death of Democracy: Hitler’s Rise to Power and the Downfall of the Weimar Republic.” Hitler would never have come to power if Germany’s leading politicians had not

responded to a spate of populist insurgencies by trying to co-opt him, a strategy that backed them into a corner as they brought the Nazis in. Hett chronicles the misguided confidence of politicians who believed that Hitler and his followers would willingly support them, not recognizing that their efforts to use the Nazis actually played into Hitler’s hands.

For more information, contact Tricia Crary (Friday Book Group) or Kristin Torresdal (Happy Hour, History and Speculative Fiction Book Groups) at 563-382-3717.

The groups are open to the public and newcomers are encouraged to attend. Those interested can call the library to learn more or to reserve a book.

Zoom links are available at www.decorahlibrary.org or by e-mailing ktorresdal@decorahlibrary.org to be added to any of the five groups’ email distribution lists.

100+ Women Who Care continued from front meets Sept. 6 at Rubaiyat design to dry before she adds Artist

painted dots, then varnishing the piece and allowing time to cure.

“From beginning to end, including drying and varnishing, a piece could take more than a month to finish,” Lia said.

Lia, an eighth-grader at St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School in Ossian, aspires to visit Norway one day and is interested in pursuing a career in healthcare when she gets older. But according to Lisa, her daughter has no intentions of stopping her craft.

“Lia wants to continue rosemaling as a hobby and for extra income,” Lisa explained. “She is interested in taking orders in the future as she continues to perfect her craft.”

According to Lisa, the entire family is very proud of Lia’s talent. Lia takes private lessons three to four times a month, depending on her schedule, and gives all the credit for her rosemaling success to one specific person.

“I wouldn’t have made so much progress and success without my amazing teacher, Sally Stromseth,” Lia declared.

“She is an amazing friend, teacher, and mentor and has known me my entire life. She is the best rosemaler and painter I know, and I couldn’t be where I am now without her.”

Lisa summed up Lia’s talent perfectly: “I think it’s unique what Lia does, and I am so glad she loves to do it – her gift is definitely a gift to others.”

All are welcome to attend the Wednesday, Sept. 6, meeting of 100+ Women Who Care – Oneota Valley at Rubaiyat in Decorah. Registration starts at 5:30 p.m., and the meeting will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. The event is open to all local community members who are looking to learn about local charitable causes and make an impact.

All donations stay local and are made directly to the non-profit.

100+ Women Who Care is a unique women’s organization with the sole purpose of streamlining fundraising for area non-profits. Since April

2017, the giving circle has donated more than $130,000 to 20 unique local charities in the Oneota Valley in just 21 hours of volunteer service.

The Schulze Family Foundation has committed to continue providing matching grants of 50 percent of total dollars raised per meeting (up to a $5,000 match, pending approval of the charitable organization by their foundation) for Women Who Care Chapters in the U.S. for 2023.

For additional information, follow “100womenwhocareOV” on Facebook.

Carlson Park Fund many partners involved, and we’re excited to bring others into the fold to see the vision become a reality.”

Preliminary park projects include completing professional planning and construction of the NW Feature Trail, which will allow pedestrian and bicycle traffic into the park, as well as novice and intermediate trail systems. These trails may also lay the groundwork for an approved Scholastic (High School) Mountain Biking Course, as well as additional hiking, running and snow sports trail systems.

Financial gifts of cash/check and stock are accepted through the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, 3117 Greenhill

continued from front Circle, Cedar Falls, IA, 50613.

Checks to the fund should be made payable to the Carlson Park Trail Development Fund.

Gifts can also be made on the Community Foundation’s secure website at fund.cfneia. org/carlsonparktrail. Donors to the fund can take advantage of normal federal deductions for charitable gifts.

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

Information about the Winneshiek County Community Foundation can be found at www.winneshiekccf.org.

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Public Notices Ordinance No. 1318 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 17.53.020 STORAGE ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES. WHEREAS, the City of Decorah has a housing shortage; and WHEREAS, Decorah City Code prohibits the use of storage containers in a residential zoning districts; and WHEREAS, the City Council believes allowing storage containers as a construction material in residential zoning would allow additional housing options in Decorah; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on the proposed resolution, where public comment was made in favor of and against the request.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Decorah, Iowa as follows: 1. That Decorah Municipal Code Section 17.53.020 Storage on Residential Use Properties, of the Decorah Municipal Code, is hereby amended by deleting the same and inserting in lieu thereof the following: 17.53.020 Storage on residential use properties.

A. A zoning permit is required prior to construction of an accessory storage building (per Section 17.16.030, accessory building) or the temporary placement of shipping container. The application shall show that the construction of an accessory storage building or the temporary placement of a proposed shipping container is accessory to the permitted use of the property and meets the placement criteria for the zone.

B. Only accessory storage buildings defined in subsection 17.53.01 0(B) above shall be permitted as accessory storage containers on property in any residential zone of the city, or on any property within the city the primary use of which is residential. Shipping containers, railroad cars, truck vans, converted mobile homes, travel trailers, recreational vehicles, bus bodies, vehicles and similar prefabricated items and structures originally built for purposes other than the storage of goods and materials are not permitted to be used as accessory storage building on property zoned residential or on property the primary use of which is residential.

C. Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in subsection (B) of this section, the temporary placement of shipping containers on residentially zoned properties, or on properties the primary use of which are residential, for the limited purpose of loading and unloading household contents shall be permitted for a period of time not exceeding one hundred eighty days in any one calendar year without approval for a limited extension from the city’s code enforcement officer. Original permit holder is allowed two placements of the container within the one hundred eightyday period when listed on the original permit.

Denial of any extension from code enforcement office can be appealed to the planning and zoning commission for an extension.

D. Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in subsection (B) of this section, all contractors may use shipping containers for the temporary location of an office, equipment and/or materials storage structure during construction which is taking place on the property where the shipping container is located, if the use of the shipping container is authorized pursuant to a city zoning permit. (Exception: With written approval from adjacent lot owner at the time of permit application container may be placed on adjacent property during construction).

E. Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in subsection (B) of this section, shipping containers may be used as a building construction material. Buildings utilizing shipping containers as construction material must comply with City Code Chapter 15.12 and Section 3115 of the International Building Code 2021 Edition. Furthermore, shipping containers must be finished with roofing materials such as asphalt shingle, metal shingle, metal panels, or other suitable materials and finished with exterior siding materials such as vinyl, wood, fiber cement, brick, stone, or other suitable materials.

F. Shipping containers shall not occupy required off-street parking or city rights-of-way without proper approval and permitting as provided for in City Code Section 12.20.010.

G. As a condition of placement, shipping container sites shall be required to meet all applicable zoning and property maintenance regulations.

H. Material stored within shipping containers are subject to review by fire chief.

He/she shall conduct such investigation or inspection and make such recommendations that he/she consider necessary. Failure to timely eliminate any fire hazards as recommended by the fire chief shall constitute a municipal infraction.

This section shall not apply to pre-fabricated garden sheds or similar structures specifically designed and intended for use on properties for storage purposes and which comply with all city ordinances applicable to detached accessory structures.

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: August 7, 2023 Date of Second Reading: August 21, 2023 Roll Call Vote: Councilmen Voting Aye: Schissel, Zittergruen, Neal, Johnson, Luse, Hadley, Olson Councilmen Voting Nay: None PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of August, 2023.

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AUCTION CALENDAR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 9:30 a.m. Real Estate, Cars, Collectibles, Tractors & Misc. Wallace & LaFonda McIntyre Estate. 202 East Wilbur St. Hawkeye, Iowa. Sweeney Auction Service. www.sweeneyauctionservice.com Waukon. 563-5682464.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 9 a.m. 194 acres of land, machinery and household. James P (Jim) McCormick Estate. Waukon, IA. Monroe Auction Service, 563-864-7346. www.smedrealty.com/monroe-auctions. Like us on Facebook.

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 8:30 a.m. Machinery Consignment.

Sale Held At Sweeney Auction Center, Waukon, IA. Sweeney Auction Service. www.sweeneyauctionservice.com Waukon. 563-568-2464.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Guns & Sporting Goods. Sale held at Sweeney Auction Center Waukon, IA. Sweeney Auction Service. www. sweeneyauctionservice.com Waukon. 563-568-2464.

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR WINNESHIEK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CLEOLIS B. HOATH DECEASED PROBATE NO. ESPR 016235 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of CLEOLIS B. HOATH, Deceased, who died on or about February 6, 2023: You are hereby notified that on August 17, 2023, the Last Will and Testament of Cleolis B. Hoath, deceased, bearing date of December 2, 2019, was admitted to probate in the above-named Court and that Thomas Hoath was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the Will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the Will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

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

Dated August 17, 2023.

Thomas Hoath 5 Birch Lane Kimberling City, MO 65686 Blake E. Huser, ICIS#: AT0014929 Attorney for Executor 160 Adventureland Dr. NW, Suite B PO Box 367 Altoona, IA 50009 Date of second publication: September 7, 2023 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion August 31 & September 7, 2023 SECTION 00 11 13 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NORTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT CENTER RENOVATION AND REMODEL 1625 HIGHWAY 150, CALMAR, IOWA The Board of Trustees of Northeast Iowa Community College, is seeking bids for the NICC Student Center Renovation and Remodel Sealed bids for the NICC Student Center Renovation and Remodel must be received

by September 19, 2023 at the Calmar Campus Administration Board Room, NICC 1625 Hwy. 150 S. P.O. Box 400, Calmar, IA 52132 before 2:00 p.m. local time, according to the designated clock in the Administration board room. Bids will be stamped with the time they were received.

Bid documents will be available for viewing on or after August 24, 2023 at the at the Student Center Building, NICC Calmar Campus, 1625 Hwy. 150 S. Calmar, IA. 52162 (please call Norm Racicot at 563.202.0426) CMD Group | Phone 630-288-7975 | www.cmdgroup.com Dodge Data & Analytics | Phone 810-6390660 | www.construction.com Master Builders of Iowa | Phone 515-6574388 | www.mbionline.com Drawings and specifications can be downloaded at no charge from the Straka Johnson plan room website by logging on and registering with the follow services: https://www. sjarchplanroom.com and through Rapids Reproductions Document Fulfillment Service (DFS): https://rapidsrepro.com/planroom Please visit https://www.nicc.edu/about/ consumer-information/bid-projects/ for more bid information and direct inquiries to: Norm Racicot, Construction Manager, 563.202.0426.

Bids will be received and project constructed under a single prime contract. Bids must be on a lump sum basis. Work to commence on or after October 1, 2023, with completion of work as follows: Substantial Completion of the NICC Calmar Student Center Renovation and Remodel to be May 15, 2023.

Sealed bid proposals must be mailed and received by September 19, 2023 before 2:00 p.m. local time.

Northeast Iowa Community College Attn: Michelle Buddenberg 1625 Hwy 150 S Calmar, IA 52132 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion August 31, 2023

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ELECTRIC POWER LINES AND GRAIN BINS DON’T MIX! Please contact your local electric cooperative/utility if you plan to build a grain bin in the vicinity of an electric distribution line or electric transmission line.

Dairyland Power Cooperative owns and operates transmission lines in Northeastern Iowa, which provide electrical energy to local rural electric cooperatives and municipalities. Those transmission lines are operated at voltages that greatly exceed local distribution and service lines that may be located on your property. Dairyland will provide assistance in planning the placement of the grain bin near our transmission line to provide a safe environment for everyone working and living around grain bins.

The State of Iowa requires specific clearances for electric lines around grain bins, with different standards for those filled by portable and permanent augers, conveyors and elevators. The drawings show specific clearances required for each scenario.

Clearance Envelope for Grain Bins Filled by Permanently Installed Augers, Conveyors, or Elevators

Source: American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C2-2017 “National Electrical Safety Code,” Rule F-234-4(a), Page 138 Legend P = probe clearance 55m (18 ft) required by Rule 234F1a H = horizontal clearance 4.8 m (15 ft) required by Rule 234F1b T = transition clearance V1 = vertical clearance above a building required by Rule 234C (Table 234-1) V2 = vertical clearance required by Rule 232B (Table 232-1 or 232-2)

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Figure 234-4(b)-Clearance envelope for grain bins filled by portable augers, conveyors, or elevators.

According to the Iowa Electric Safety Code found in Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 199 – 25.2(3)b., your local electric utility may refuse to provide electric service to any grain bin built near an existing electric line which does not provide the clearances required by The American National Standards Institutes (ANSI)C2-2017 “National Electrical Safety Code,” Rule 234F. This Paragraph “b” shall apply only to grain bins loaded by portable augers, conveyors or elevators built after September 9, 1992, or to grain bins loaded by permanently installed augers, conveyors or elevator systems installed after December 24, 1997. (As adopted by the Iowa Utilities Board) Dairyland Power Cooperative is required by the Iowa Utilities Board to provide this annual notice to farmers, farm lenders, grain bin merchants, and city and county zoning officials. If you have any questions concerning clearance regulations, please call our Real Estate and Right of Way Department, Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 4 pm, at 608-788-4000. You may also write to us at the following address: DAIRYLAND POWER COOPERATIVE, Attn: Real Estate Dept., 3200 East Avenue South, P.O. Box 817, La Crosse, WI 54602-0817.

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minus of this line is at a point of electrical connection within IPL’s Lansing Generation Station located in the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Irregular Section 2, Township 98 North, Range 3 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, Allamakee County, Iowa.

This line begins at a point of electrical connection with an ITC transmission line at the east corporate limits of Decorah, Iowa near the middle of the Upper Iowa River, located approximately 0.09 mile north and 0.28 mile west of the southeast corner of Section 15, Township 98 North, Range 8 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, Winneshiek County, Iowa; thence southeasterly in public rights of way [as the top circuit of a double circuit 69kV/69kV transmission line] through the Southeast Quarter of said Section 15, crossing the Upper Iowa River and Ice Cave Road to a point on private property located approximately 0.01 mile north and 0.13 mile west of the southeast corner of said Section 15, for a distance of approximately 0.17 mile; thence east on private property along the south section line of said Section 15, and Section 14, said township and range, crossing the Upper Iowa River to a point on private property at the west corporate limits of Decorah, Iowa, being located approximately 0.01 mile north and 0.03 mile west of the south quarter corner of said Section 14, for a distance of approximately 0.55 mile; thence continuing through the City of Decorah, Iowa, this transmission line begins again at a point on private property at the east corporate limits of Decorah, Iowa, located approximately 0.01 mile north and 0.25 mile west of the southeast corner of Section 14, Township 98 North, Range 8 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, Winneshiek County, Iowa; thence east on private property [as the top circuit of a 69kV/69kV double circuit transmission line] along the Legal publications must be south section line of said Section 14, crossing received by Monday at 4:00 River Road, to a point on private property located approximately 0.01 mile north and 0.01 p.m. to be published in that mile east of the southwest corner of Section 13, said township and range, for a distance of week’s newspaper. approximately 0.26 mile; thence east on private property along the south section line of said Section 13, adjacent to the north margin of Moellers Drive, crossing 172nd Avenue, to a point on private property adjacent to the north margin of Moellers Drive, located approximately 0.01 mile north and 0.36 mile east of the southwest corner of said Section Applicants must be able to13,quickly edit of submitted for a distance approximately 0.35 mile; thence east on private property along the content per policy, write articles, features, cover south section line of said Section 13, through local government per assignment, take photos Help Wanted-Government the unincorporated town ofas Freeport, crossing Avenue, to a point on private properneeded.

POLICE OFFICER: Indianola 170th ty located approximately 0.01 mile north Police Department is taking and 0.00 content mile east on of the southwest corner Collaborate, planappliand implement of Section 18, Township 98 North, Range 7

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 extension of a franchise to maintain and operate an existing electric transmission line setting forth the following as the maximum voltage, starting points, routes, and termini of the existing line: 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 ITC Midwest LLC (ITC) electric transmission line located in the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 15, Township 98 North, Range 8 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, Winneshiek County, Iowa; and the west terminus of this line is at a point of electrical connection within Interstate Power and Light Company’s (IPL) Decorah Substation located in the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 15, Township 98 North, Range 8 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, Winneshiek County, Iowa, within the City of Decorah.

The east endpoint of this line is at a point of electrical connection with an ITC electric transmission line located in the east quarter corner of Section 13, Township 98 North, Range 7 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, Winneshiek County, Iowa; and the east ter-

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West of the 5th Principal Meridian, Winneshiek County, Iowa, for a distance of approximately 0.64 mile, [said point being the end of the double circuited portion of this 69kV line being described]; thence east on private property along the south section line of said Section 18, and Section 17, said township and range, crossing 155th Avenue to a point on private property located approximately 0.00 mile north and 0.04 mile east of the southwest corner of Section 16, said township and range, for a distance of approximately 2.05 miles; thence northeasterly on private property through the south half of said Section 16, Section 15, and Section 14, said township and range, crossing 143rd Avenue, Trout River, 138th Avenue, and Glenville Road to a point on private property located approximately 0.50 mile north and 0.42 mile west of the southeast corner of said Section 14, for a distance of approximately 2.62 miles; thence east on private property along the east-west center section line of said Section 14, and Section 13, said township and range, crossing Coon Creek, to a point on private property located approximately 0.50 mile north and 0.00 mile west of the southeast corner of said Section 13, said point being the point of electrical connection with an ITC transmission line and the east endpoint of this line being described at the Winneshiek/Allamakee county line, for a distance of approximately 1.42 miles.

The total distance of this 69kV line is approximately 8.06 miles.

A map showing the 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 Shipp, 123 5th Street Southeast, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401.

Orders issued and documents filed in this docket (No. E-21486) may be viewed by searching under the docket number in the IUB’s electronic filing system (EFS) at 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 E. Court Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50319.

The date of the first publication is August 31, 2023. The date of the second publication is September 7, 2023.

IOWA UTILITIES BOARD BY: Jon Tack General Counsel Dated this 16th day of August, 2023.

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WINNESHIEK COUNTY SECONDARY ROADS DEPT The Winneshiek County Secondary Roads Department, located in Decorah, Iowa, is accepting applications for the position of County Engineer. Salary range is $109,000 to $140,000 based on experience and qualifications. Winneshiek County is located in Northeast Iowa. Winneshiek County has 309 bridges (NBI) and 1056 miles of secondary roads consisting of concrete, asphalt, gravel or dirt. Of these, there are 804 miles of gravel. The County Engineer is responsible and accountable for the over-all planning, direction, coordination, and control of the Secondary Road System. This includes the effective, safe and efficient construction, maintenance and engineering of all county secondary roads, bridges and related services. The Engineer supervises 41 full-time employees. The ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with department personnel, other government agencies, other county departments, contractors and the public is essential. Previous county engineer experience is preferred. BS or MS in Engineering required. Must be licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Iowa or have the ability to be licensed in Iowa within 6 to 8 weeks of hire.

Applications are available on the county website (winneshiekcounty. iowa.gov). Send completed application, resume and references by August 31, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. to County Auditor Benjamin Steines. E-Mail Application, Resume and References to: bsteines@co.winneshiek.ia.us Contact Info: bsteines@co.winneshiek.ia.us 33-5-PJ-12

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The Director of TRIO Achievement Program is responsible for the administration and implementation of the grant program to ensure federal objectives and program goals are attained as defined by the U.S. Department of Education and the approved grant. The director will develop strategies to effectively manage programs that support recruitment retention, graduation, and engagement for low-income, first-generation college students and students with disabilities A Master’s degree in higher education administration, counseling, student personnel, social work, psychology, or related field is required. Also required is at least five years’ experience with TRIO programs or similar projects supporting the success of targeted populations and a proven track record of successful project management and grant management experience.

Successful candidate will have demonstrated competency in budget planning and a commitment to lifelong learning and personal growth. Grant writing experience is preferred along with personal experience in overcoming barriers similar to those of students serviced by TRIO. Luther College offers an excellent benefit package including competitive health insurance premiums, generous retirement contribution, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and tuition benefits for employee, spouse and dependents. Additionally, Luther College offers an outstanding PTO program. New full-time employees can earn up to 30 days of PTO per year, in addition to time off for holidays which includes a full week of holiday pay between Christmas and New Years’ Day. Luther College seeks to build a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students. Luther College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and persons of diverse ethnic backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply. We value the input of multiple viewpoints and perspectives to create an academic community rich with cultural, social, and intellectual diversity.

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DECORAH, IOWA The City of Decorah is currently accepting applications for the position of Street Operator for the Decorah Street Department.

DETAILS Minimum qualifications include high school diploma or equivalent and valid driver’s license with CDL and airbrake endorsement (may obtain within one month of hire). The starting wage range is $23.77$27.66/hr. Position is subject to background check and MVR check.

TO APPLY Application and job description are available at www.decorahia.org or by calling 563-382-2157. Completed applications can be submitted to City Hall (400 Claiborne Drive) during business hours or emailed to City Engineer Jeremy Bril, cityengineer@decorah.iowa. gov.

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Board Minutes Monday August 21, 2023 The Board of Supervisors met at 9:30am August 21, 2023 with all members present.

The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited, and the meeting was called to order.

Jeffrey Peel, owner of property along 360th Street, met with the Board to discuss improvements and rip-rap in the public road portion of 360th Street. The Board instructed Peel to discuss with the neighboring property owners the option of vacating the County Road. If the neighbors are not receptive the Board will work with Peel to remove some of the rip-rap.

Nick Rissman, Interim County Engineer, and Jeff Kuboushek, Road Maintenance Superintendent, met with the Board to discuss road issues. They discussed the retracement of Horn Hollow Road, the recommendation to vacate the unused portion of Happy Hollow Road, and other project updates.

Moved by Faldet and seconded by Vick to accept the resignation of Kurt Huber from the road department. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Vick and seconded by Kelsay to open the public hearing on the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimates for the Festina Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements. Motion carried unanimously. No written or verbal comments were received. Moved by Vick and seconded

by Kelsay to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Vick and seconded by Faldet to approve the consent agenda which includes the minutes of the last meeting and to accept and file the monthly report of the VA Commission. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Kelsay and seconded by Vick to adopt resolution 24-03, accepting the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimates for the Festina Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

The Board reviewed the bids for the Festina Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements. Moved by Kelsay and seconded by Faldet to adopt resolution 24-04, awarding the bid to JB Holland Construction the low bidder at $751,850. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

Benjamin Steines, County Auditor, gave an update on the Health Insurance fund.

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

Moved by Faldet and seconded by Vermace to adopt resolution 24-05, setting the public hearing on the transfer of a lot near Calmar to Roger and Rita Fjelstul for September 11, 2023 at 10:00am. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

Moved by Kelsay and seconded by Vick to adjourn to 9:30am Monday, August 28, 2023.

Motion carried unanimously.

ATTEST Benjamin D Steines, County Auditor Daniel Langreck, Chair Board of Supervisors Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion August 31, 2023 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Winneshiek County, Iowa, has set the 25th day of September, 2023, at 9:30 o’clock a.m. at the Board of Supervisors Room in the Winneshiek County Courthouse in Decorah, Iowa, as the time and place for hearing to consider vacating THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED STREET: That Road Number XLVII, as established in Book A, Pages 49-51 of the County Road Records, from the College Drive in Section 5 T98N R08W, West-Northwesterly to Wagon Road in Section 30 T99N R08W, in Winneshiek County, Iowa and conveying that property to the adjoining property owner.

At said time and place, arguments for and against vacation of the subject property will be heard and considered. Any objections that are not made at the hearing will be deemed waived.

By order of the Board of Supervisors of Winneshiek County, Iowa, this the 28th day of August, 2023.

Benjamin D. Steines, County Auditor Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion August 31, September 7, 14, & 21, 2023 August 21, 2023 The regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Borowski at 5:45 pm.

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

The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Members present: Ross Hadley, Kirk Johnson, Steve Luse, Randy Schissel, Kirsten Olson, Emily Neal, and Steve Zittergruen Service pins were presented to the following employees: Chris Ness for 35 years and Mandy Groth for 20 years. Absent: Scott Vande Krol, 10 years and Jason Hovey, 10 years.

Consent agenda was presented. a. Minutes of the August 7, 2023 Regular Meeting and Budget and Finance Meeting b. Claims c. Next Council Meeting September 5, 2023 due to holiday d. Kwik Star #1190 College Drive Tobacco Permit e. Special Event Permit Art Haus Run f. Special Event Permit Sugar Bowl Sock Hop in the Street, Car Show g. Iowa Civil Rights Commission Cooperative Agreement h. Resolution 3385 Setting Public Hearing on Rezoning of Business Park-Orvella Property i. Resolution 3386 Setting Public Hearing for the Decorah 2023 Miller Park Trail Improvements Project j. Amendment Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service - Impact Coffee k. New Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service - Traveling Tapster l. Renewal Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service - JT Haymarket LLC Luse made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented, Olson seconded the motion. Roll call vote. All voting ayes. Motion carried.

Hadley made a motion to approve the second reading of Ordinance 1318 to amend Title 17 of the Municipal Code of the City of Decorah related to Section 17.53.020 Storage on Residential Properties. Schissel seconded the motion. Roll call vote. Ayes: Hadley, Schissel, Olson, Neal, Zittergruen, Johnson, Luse. Nays: None. Motion carried. Schissel made a motion to waive the third reading and adopt Ordinance 1318, Zittergruen seconded the motion. Roll call vote. Schissel, Zittergruen, Luse, Johnson, Hadley, Neal, Olson.

Motion carried.

Johnson made a motion to approve the second reading of an ordinance amending

Chapter 2.02 of the Municipal Code of the City of Decorah regarding the mayor and council compensation. Olson seconded the motion. This will compensate the council for any council meeting of the whole and raise the mayor salary to $5,200.00 per year. Roll call vote. Ayes: Johnson, Olson, Neal, Hadley, Luse, Zittergruen. Nays: Schissel. Motion carried.

An ordinance to amend Chapter 9.30 Liquor and Intoxication of the Municipal Code of the City of Decorah requiring patrons to be 21 years old or older was presented to Council. Chief Thein spoke to Council regarding the challenges for the Decorah Police Department with underage drinking. Julie Simiele of 810 Linden Street spoke to Council giving her opinion on the potential change in age. Simiele owns Your Place in Decorah and feels that the underage patrons should be allowed in the bars. It gives them a place to go to be with friends. If they are not allowed in the bars, it will become a problem elsewhere for others to deal with. This will also cause a financial hardship on the bar due to having to hire more staff to check I.D.’s at the door.

Hadley made a motion to table the ordinance and send it to the Public Safety Committee to work through, Luse seconded the motion.

Roll call vote. All voting ayes. Motion carried.

Schissel made a motion to approve Resolution 3387 to allow the City Clerk-Finance Officer to pay claims that are due before the next regular council meeting to avoid late fees and avoid disturbances in services. Olson seconded the motion. Roll call vote. All voting ayes. Motion carried.

Olson made a motion to approve the issuance of City of Decorah Goal Setting Request for Proposals, Neal seconded the motion.

The intention is to have a goal setting work session with council on November 27, 2023.

Roll call vote. All voting ayes. Motion carried.

Mayor Borowski announced that there is an opening on the Board of Adjustment. The City of Decorah will be taking applications until August 31, 2023.

Schissel made a motion at 6:40 pm to go into closed session pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1 JU) regarding real estate, Zittergruen seconded the motion. Roll call vote. Ayes: Schissel, Zittergruen, Olson, Neal, Luse, Hadley, Johnson. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Council came out of closed session at 7:30 pm.

Meeting adjourned at 7:30.

Keri Sand City Clerk-Finance Officer Monday, August 21, 2023 8/18/2023 Payroll, Payroll ........... 207,669.88 Skyline Const. Inc, 23 Steyer Bridge Repair .............. 68,452.01 Skyline Const. Inc., 23 Concrete Patching Project .......56,583.89 Winneshiek Co. Development, Wcdi Discovery Center/Sunflower Campaign ...................................150,000.00 Stew Hanson Dodge City, 2023 Durango............................... 39,144.00 Acco, Supplies ................................. 2,534.50 Ace Hardware Inc, Supplies ...............303.01 Agvantage Fs Inc, Lp Gas ................... 654.69 Aia Services Llc, Program Shirts ........ 503.25 Airespring Inc, Services ......................277.71 Alliant Energy, Electric Bills ......... 28,553.60 Al’s Counrty Meat Locker, Meat For Resale ................................ 111.30 Amazon Capital Services, Supplies .1,087.12 Berens-Tate Consulting Group, Inc Arbitrage Rebate Report For Bond 2,500.00 Black Hills Energy, Gas Bills .............523.49 Blackhawk Automatic Sprinklers, Spinkler Inspection ........................... 495.00 Bodensteiner Implement Co, Supplies..65.34 Bookpage, Subscription ......................402.00 Bremer, Louann, Cleaning ............... 1,000.00 Bril, Jeremy, Conference..................... 385.00 Bruening Rock Products Inc, Sand ......... 8.49 Campground Commander Llc, Usage Fee ....................................... 1,291.78 Capital One, Supplies.......................... 422.40 Card Service Center, Training/Supplies ........................... 1,653.53 Carolan, Rosie, Rental Reimb...............55.00 Casper Plbg & Htg Inc, Labor/Repair. 949.64 Chris A Storlie, Solar .......................3,300.09 Dalco, Supplies ................................1,100.03 Decorah Mobile Glass Inc, Parts ..... 295.00 Decorah Tire Service Inc, Supplies.........9.00 Dick’s Petroleum, Filters .................1,946.83 Donlon Pharmacy, Supplies ..................18.07 Driftless Gardens, Landscaping ............ 60.00 Driftless Multimedia, Publication Fees. 64.27 Era, Supplies .......................................169.71 Erdman Engineering Inc, Services .. 1,580.25 Eurofins Enviro Testing North Central, Lab Fees ............................................ 877.80 Fareway Stores Inc, Supplies ........... 2,759.12 Fire Service Training Bureau, Eric Zafft Haz Mat ..............................50.00 Fisk Farm And Home Decorah, Supplies ............................................. 808.88 Galls Llc, Uniform ................................25.92 Gary’s Tractor & Implement Inc, Supplies ............................................. 491.66 Grafix Shoppe, Grafix .........................535.90 Hawkins Inc, Tank Rent ........................40.00 Ia Dept Of Transportation, Channelizers......................................688.40 Impact Coffee, Program Expense ......... 60.00 Iowa Dept. Of Natural Resources, Permits ........................................... 1,350.00 Iowa One Call, Services ...................... 350.50 Iowa Wall Sawing, Steyer Bridge Proj .......................... 9,082.00 J.W. Beard Welding & Machine, Posts .................................................... 60.00 John Deere Financial, Supplies ........... 536.44 Kanopy Llc, Film Database ................ 119.00 Keystone Laboratories Inc, Lab Fees.. 323.75 Kwik Trip Inc, Fuel ..........................6,378.84 L2 Brands Llc, Campground Hats ... 1,206.19 Lee Hackman, Dhpt Reimbursement .... 25.67 Leon’s Auto & Truck Repair Inc, Labor/Repair .................................. 1,435.50 Liftoff Llc, Migration Services ........ 1,065.00 Mabes Pizza, Pizza For Housing Meeting ............... 88.31 Malcom Enterprises Inc, Garbage Pickup ................................. 819.50 Mary Hoffman, Shelter Reimbursement ....................... 20.00 Mcdonald Supply/Div Of Hajoca, Parts................................................... 493.31 Mercy One Occupational Health Clinic, Employment Physicals ................... 2,209.00 Mi Energy Cooperative, Electric Bills.................................. 3,119.56 Midland Scientific Inc, Equip .............561.45 Midwest Breathing Air Llc, Air Test ...603.98 Neenah Foundry Company, Supplies .......................................... 4,044.00 Ness Pumping, Septic Pumping ....... 1,200.00 Olson Explosives Inc., Fuel ...........1,158.00 Perry Novak Electric Inc, Light Repair ...................................2,949.72 Peterson Photography, Copyright Release ............................... 45.00 Petty Cash, Postage ................................. 9.60 Randy’s Auto Parts Llc, Supplies........ 105.45 Reticulated Stone, Steyer Bridge .....3,035.00 Ricoh Usa Inc, Equipment/Copies ... 5,810.93 Schwan’s Home Service Inc, Supplies 198.61 Service Master, Police Dept Air Duct Cleaning ...... 1,490.52 Sherwin Williams Co., Supplies ......... 202.26 Spahn & Rose Lumber Co., Materials 300.01 Stevenson Tree Care Llc, Tree Removal ....................................832.21 Stevenson Tree Care Llc, Storm Damage .................................500.00 Steve’s Car Care Center, Car Washes . 116.25 Storey Kenworthy Inc, Supplies ...297.28 Streicher’s Inc, Equipment/Uniforms .176.00 Tasc, Admin Fee.................................... 81.59 Ted Wilson Masonry, Ice Cave Proj. 1,485.00 Tollefson, Jim, Janitorial Services .....160.00 Traffic Calm Systems, Radar Signs .6,810.88 Turfwerks, Parts ...............................463.02 Unity Point Clinic-Occupational Medicine, Lab Fees .............................................. 42.00 Ups, Postage ......................................... 40.41 Usa Blue Book, Supplies .................... 858.57 Vick’s Htg And Plbg Inc, Repair Boiler- Pool ........................2,429.70 West Side Waukon Lumber, Materials ...........................................140.00 Winn Co. San. Landfill, Deer ............... 10.50 Winneshiek Medical Center, Volunteer Ff Physical ........................218.00 Total Revenue To Date August 18, 2023 General Fund................................ 277,808.72 Local Option Sales Tax ................104,644.47 Road Use Fund............................... 86,016.36 Employee Benefits ...........................5,472.45 Ssmid.....................................................47.04 Park Special Gifts ............................3,048.71 Street Equip Fund ...............................437.15 Debt Service Fund............................3,941.58 Special Projects ..............................44,177.90 Water Utility Fund .......................216,148.56 Sewer Utility Fund ....................... 204,743.97 Enterprise Project Interest ................1,543.57 Metronet .........................................35,726.00 Forest Utility .................................. 18,154.91 Storm Sewer Utility ....................... 20,701.10 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion August 31, 2023 46-2-JPS-17

35-4-JP-12 in Northeast Iowa. Winqualifications. Winneshiek County is located neshiek County has 309 bridges (NBI) and 1,056 miles of secondary roads consisting of concrete, asphalt, gravel or dirt. Of these, there are 804 miles of gravel. The County Engineer is responsible and accountWinneshiek County Public Health has a part-time Homemaker position able for the over-all planning, direction, coordination and control of opening.

Qualified candidates responsible for providing excellent the Secondary Road System.

This are includes the effective, safe and effihomemaking services to people inand theirengineering homes. Previous preferred. cient construction, maintenance of allexperience county secondCPR certified preferred willing to train.The Successful must ary roads, bridges and but, related services.

Engineerapplicants supervises 41be dependable, punctual,The flexible, energetic, compassionate and an have excellent full-time employees. ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal skills. Nowith weekends, evenings or holidays.

Competitive wages. working relationship department personnel, other government Benefits pro-ratedcontractors sick, vacation andthe holiday pay.is esagencies, otherinclude countymileage, departments, and public sential.

Previouscan county engineer experience is preferred. BS or MS in Applications be picked up at the Engineering Must licensed as a Professional Engineer in Public Healthrequired. office or from ourbewebsite: the Statewww.winneshiekhealth.org of Iowa.

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR WINNESHIEK COUNTY CASE NO: ESPR016233 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF TESTATE ESTATE, OF APPOINTMENT OF CO-EXECUTORS AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ERIC LEE LAMBIE, Deceased To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Eric Lee Lambie, Deceased, who died on or about January 27, 2023.

You are hereby notified that Donald L. Bauer and Loretta Lambie Bauer have been appointed co-executors of the estate.

Any Claims against the estate must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

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

Dated, August 17, 2023 Donald L. Bauer and Loretta Lambie Bauer, Co-Executors of the Estate 5220 S Cameron LN Mapleton, IL 61547-9468 James D. Greenwood, ICIS #AT0012685 Attorney for Estate Greenwood Law, LLC 4333B 18th Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois 61201 Date of second publication: August 31, 2023 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion August 24 & 31, 2023

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(Driftless Multimedia photo by Roz Weis) Staff members taking on new roles at St. Benedict School this fall are (l-r): Megan Swanson, fourth grade teacher; Sheila Kruger, preschool teacher; and Martha Kane, office assistant.

New staff members welcomed at South Winneshiek School include (l-r): Courtnee Gray, Special Education teacher; Todd Conway, ELL; and Emily Kullen, preschool. (photo courtesy Zak Kriener)

Tree planting at Nelson Woodlands a step in restoration

This summer, the Dr. Donald H. Nelson Woodlands was a focus of landscape restoration efforts on the Luther College campus. Located south of the Upper Iowa River and west of Highway 52, the Nelson Woodlands is open to the public with mowed trails for hiking, river and pond fishing access.

Led by Luther Professor and Natural Areas Manager Molly McNicoll, community volunteers and interns worked to plant more trees, donated through a previous restoration volunteer, in this developing woodland, where restoration work started in 2012.

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place to experiment with restoration; we’ve planted prairie wildflowers beneficial to pollinators that also compete with weeds. Over time, the trees will grow and replace the prairie vegetation,” McNicoll said.

The anticipated time for the restoration to look like a forest is at least 20 to 30 years.

The land was rented to farmers for row crops for many years. After the 2008 Upper Iowa River floods inundated the land, Luther placed the land under the Emergency Watershed Protection Program, with efforts to stabilize soil, capture flood water and improve wildlife habitats.

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Law Enforcement Winneshiek Sheriff Chad Franzen, 50, of Decorah, was arrested Aug. 25 on County Road W42, Decorah, and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail for D felony intimidation with a dangerous weapon.

Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office was called to the scene of an accident Aug. 27 on U.S. Highway 52 N. Jeanette Miller, 85, of Ossian, was cited for failure to yield upon entering roadway. Gerson Hipolto Tetlactle, 23, of Pulaski, Wis., was cited for failure to provide proof of financial liability and no valid driver’s license. Both vehicles sustained $3,000 in damages. Investigating officers reported Miller’s vehicle stopped on Lydia Street and did not see the other vehicle approaching westbound.

Miller entered the roadway and the two vehicles collided.

Brandon Kimber, 24, of Cresco, was arrested in Howard County Aug. 28 and transported to the Winneshiek County Jail on an arrest warrant for violation of parole.

Alberto Nunez Garcia, 21, of Postville, was arrested Aug. 26, and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail on an arrest warrant for failure to appear. While incarcerated in the jail, he was also served an arrest warrant from Howard County for failure to appear.

Decorah Police Decorah Police Officers observed and responded to an altercation in the Hy-Vee parking lot at 915 Short Street on Aug. 24. After further investigation, it was determined that all the individuals in this incident were intoxicated, an assault had occurred, underage drinking/possession of alcohol, and an impaired driver were discovered.

Subsequently, three individuals were placed under arrest and two were given summons to appear.

They were charged as follows.

Summons to Appear: • Justice Marie Seelinger (age 19) of Decorah: public intoxication and possession of alcohol by person 18/19/20, both simple misdemeanors.

• Lara Hannah Brazier (age 19) of Decorah: public intoxication, a simple misdemeanor.

Arrested: • Serena Clarice Sweet (age 19) of Decorah: domestic abuse assault, a simple misdemeanor.

• Elijah Leigh Manuel Gallegos (age 24) of Decorah: interference with official acts, a simple misdemeanor.

• Callie Ann Edie (age 21) of Decorah: operating while under the influence 1st, a serious misdemeanor.

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Aug. 31 – SW/TV xc at Charles City, 5 p.m.; SW vb vs.

Central/Crestwood/Waukon, 5 p.m.

Sept. 1 – SW fb vs. North Butler, 7 p.m.; TV fb vs. Kee High, 7 p.m.; Dec fb vs. West Delaware, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 2 – SW/TV vb at New Hampton tnmt., 8 a.m.

Sept. 5 – Dec vb vs. Crestwood, 7:15 p.m.

Sept. 7 – TV fb at West Central, 7 p.m.; Dec vb at Independence, 7:15 p.m.

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On the Decorah volleyball roster in 10th through 12th grade are (front, l-r) Addie Maki, Hayley Stowe, Maddy Fromm, Olivia Christopher, Sydney Kipp, Lydia Frank, Chloe Medina; (middle) Ellie Rolfs, Sara Johanningmeier, Ella Stille, Brynnah Hanson, Savannah O’Reilly, Dillan Johnson, Karmyn Bakken, Leah Holland; (back) Ava Holthaus, Marri Feuerhelm, Dylin Thompson, Danika Mueller, Annika Schmelzer, Kelby Kerndt, Brooklyn Fromm, Edyn Bateman, Renae Wilson, Jerikah Dodd, Clara Hjelle, Olivia Brynsaas, Kaitlyn Bjork, McKinley Massman and Jasera Tweten. (Photos courtesy of Tami Bohr) Playing focused will be the key for the Decorah volleyball team in 2023.

With just four returning letter winners and a host of young hopefuls ready to wear the red and blue, it will be up to the Vikings just how far they can go this season.

Putting the team together for her ninth season is head coach Gina Holthaus. Assisting her this season are Jackie Reckward, Dawn Watson and Jill Boyd.

Putting it together The Vikes opened the 2022 season with a Class 4A No. 9 ranking with six letter winners in charge. Decorah rolled through the early portion of the season with win after win before struggling at the NEIC play and the conference tournament.

After defeating Mason City 3-2 in the Class 4A Regional first round match, the Vikes ended the season in a close battle with Charles City in five sets (19-25, 25-14, 25-20, 21-25, 13-15).

Decorah finished the season 19-13 overall and 2-8 in the NEIC. As a team, the Vikes served 1,739-for-1,882 for a 92.4 percent serving efficiency. In 94 sets, they produces 838 kills, along with 772 assists, 1,509 digs and 149 total blocks (104 solo, 45 assists).

Those gone Decorah graduated 10 players from last year. Amelia Dugger was a middle hitter, was named first team all-conference last year. She had 309 kills, averaging 3.3 kills per set, had 54 total blocks (45 solo, 9 assists) and served 121-for-124. Another first team All-NEIC selection, Haley Gossman, also graduated.

During her senior campaign Gossman collected 188 kills as the other middle hitter, along with 54 total blocks (45 solo and 9 assists) and 253 digs. As libero for the Vikes, Dahlyn Headington earned a second team all-conference nod with 334 digs to go with a 242-for266 serving performance.

Lani Hubka, a defensive specialist, produced 233 digs and served 230-for-241 with 13 aces. Another defensive specialist, Autumn Schaller had 55 digs and was 89-for-93 at the service line. Sami Mount, an outside hitter, pounded out 136 kills to go with 64 digs, while setter Emma Wold dished out 286 assists with 185 digs and served 264-for-274.

Also graduating were Chloe Reiser, who was sidelined early in the season with an injury, along with Britann Mettille and Addison Wemark.

Letters The Vikes will rely on their four letter winners to lead the team.

Setter/right side hitter Maddy Fromm enters her senior season after providing 354 assists and 38 kills last season, along with 148 digs and a serving performance of 318-for-346 with 43

aces. Last year as a junior, Olivia Christopher pounded down 23 kills and came up with 37 digs. Leah Holland steps into a middle hitter/blocker role for the Vikes after collecting 93

weakness but believes the solid core of the team will help the team throughout the season.

“We will have, young inexperienced players at all positions this year, but that inexperience

Returning letter winners on the court this season for the Vikings are (l-r) Leah Holland, Maddy Fromm, Kelby Kerndt and Olivia Christopher. kills, 79 digs and 15 total blocks last season. Holland also served 232-for-248 with 22 aces. A year ago as a freshman, Kelby Kerndt saw some time as an outside hitter, hammering out 16 kills and coming up with 16 digs.

They will be joined by Lydia Frank (Sr., DS), Sydney Kipp (Sr., RS/OH), Hayley Stowe (Sr., DS), Ellie Rolfs (Jr., L/ DS), Sara Johanningmeier (Jr., DS), McKinley Massman (So., OH/RS), Dylin Thompson (So., S), Ava Holthaus (So., S/DS), Brooklyn Fromm (So., MH) and Clara Hjelle (So., OH/RS).

What it takes There are a few concerns as the Vikes roll into the season in earnest. Coach Holthaus cites youth and inexperience as a

will take care of itself if the girls continue to work together and pull in the same direction.

This group is young, but energetic and very coachable. They truly want to get better and be successful and are not afraid to put in the work,” said Coach Holthaus.

When it comes to the conference, Coach Holthaus believes Charles City and New Hampton are the two to watch for.

“We will largely be an unknown in the conference this year because we are so young and new. I think we could surprise some teams if the pieces fall right for us,” the coach noted. “I am hoping this team keeps getting better each and every day. I truly believe we will be a much difference team in October than we will be in August.”

Varsity race results 200 medley relay – 3. Sydney Thompson, Brenna Parker, Bella Sailor, Liz Bucksa, 2:04.50 200 free – 3. Joey Vobr, 2:21.44; 7. McKenzie Tollefson, 2:38.21; 9. Faith Starrett, 2:42.21 200 IM – 2. Bucksa, 2:24.93; 6. Naomi Kutz, 2:42.45; 9. Jorja Folkedahl, 3:05.58 50 free – 5. Kendra Elsbernd, 28.78; 8. Lauren Luzum, 29.13; 9.

Lauren Holthaus, 29.61 1 mtr. diving – 4. Cori Timm, 155.10; 6. Folkedahl, 120.65; 7.

Ava Carolan, 116.25 100 fly – 4. Sailor, 1:11.09 100 free – 7. Parker, 1:09.80; 8. Bridget Bentley, 1:10.15; 9.

Reagan Lubahn, 1:11.06 500 free – 4. Vobr, 6:20.00; 8.

Folkedahl, 7:20.11; 9. Starrett, 7:20.55 200 free relay – 3. Elsbernd, Bucksa, Luzum, Bentley, 1:55.65; 6. Tollefson, Aubree Gesing, Holthaus, Lubahn, 2:08.27 100 back – 7. Sailor, 1:12.95; 8. Thompson, 1:14.02; 9. Luzum, 1:22.65 100 breast – 2. Bucksa, 1:14.58; 6. Parker, 1:23.16; 7.

Kutz, 1:24.95 400 free relay – 4. Elsbernd, Tollefson, Vobr, Sailor, 4:32.32; 6. Luzum, Thompson, Starrett, Gesing, 4:47.82

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Netters survive Saints attack It was a long night on the court Tuesday as the Decorah volleyball team (5-3) took down Saint Ansgar (1-1) who was ranked ninth in the preseason rankings in Class 1A. The Saints started the match strong leading throughout the first set to win 25-21. Set two went the Vikes way 25-19 before the visitors took the third set 25-19. Looking to keep the night alive, Decorah took set four 25-20 and went on to win set five 15-11, after being down 10-7, coming out with a 3-2 match victory.

“I am proud of these girls as they fought to the very end. We have had some ups and downs this past week as we learn to play together and play with confidence, but these young ladies just don’t give up,” said Coach Gina Holthaus. “We moved the ball around very well and were very balanced in attacks. We

also served fairly aggressively which kept them off balance at times.”

Unofficial stats highlights included 23 digs and a 13-for14 serving performance from Ellie Rolfs. Maddy Fromm had five ace serves with a 15-for-17 effort with 28 assists and seven kills, while Leah Holland provided 10 kills, six digs and served 11-for-11. Sara Johanningmeier was there for 23 digs with Dylin Thompson handing out another 18 assists. With seven kills apiece were Olivia Christopher, McKinley Massman, Brooklyn Fromm and Kelby Kerndt.

The next chance to catch the Vikings in action is Tuesday, Sept. 5, at home versus Crestwood at 7:15 p.m. Decorah then hits the road to Independence Thursday, Sept. 7, for a non-conference match at 7:15 p.m.

Viking libero Ellie Rolfs stretches for a one-handed dig during set one against Saint Ansgar Tuesday night. Watching the path of the ball are teammates Kelby Kerndt (9) and Maddy Fromm (13). (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

Zilka, Roe lead Viking harriers

Boys’ varsity team results 1. Center Point-Urbana 69; 2. Waterloo West 95; 3. Denver 102; 4. Decorah 117; 5. Oelwein 131; 6. Vinton-Shellsburg 153; 7.

West Delaware 165; 8. Beckman Catholic 220; 9. Crestwood 245; 10.

Sumner-Fred 263; 11. Union 271; 12. Starmont-West Central 332; 13.

Columbus Catholic 344; 14. Wapsie Valley 345; 15. North Fayette Valley 361

Girls’ varsity team results 1. Denver 83; 2. Sumner-Fred 86; 3. Beckman Catholic 106; 4.

Center Point-Urbana 124; 5. North Linn 126; 6. Union 130; 7. Decorah 163; 8. Crestwood 184; 9. West Delaware 254; 10. North Fayette Valley 259; 11. Wapsie Valley 299; 12. Vinton-Shellsburg 301; 13.

Oelwein 313; 14. Ed-Co 328

After the first meet of the season was cancelled due to heat last week, the Decorah cross country teams had near picture-perfect weather Tuesday in Oelwein.

The Viking boys kicked off the season with a fourth-place finish, tallying 117 points with an average time of 18:31 and spread of 1:56.4. Center Point-Urbana ran away with the boys’ team title with 69 points.

In the girls’ 5K race, Denver edged Sumner-Fredericksburg for the team title with 83 points, just ahead of the Cougar’s 86.

Decorah finished the night with 163 points, good for seventh place. The Vikes had an average time of 22:50 with a spread of 2:39.

Both JV squads came away victorious and with the indi-

vidual champions. The JV boys scored 23 points over Denver’s 51 with Keaton Nalean-Carlson breaking the tape in 19:04.36.

Lily Sandhorst led the field to the finish line as the JV champ in 23:27.48, as part of Decorah’s team score of 19, way above Denver’s 62.

Leading the boys “This was a good start, with some excellent performances and some in need of improvement. It will be important to keep improving daily,” said boys’ coach Brad Johansen.

Crossing the finish line in 17:38.65, Grant Zilka earned seventh for the Vikes. Sophomore Garrett See toured the course in 17:56.11, good for 13th. In 18:18.54, Henry Weis was 20th, with Oliver Bollinger taking 36th place in 19:03.07.

Completing the team score in 47th overall was Landyn Hook in 19:35.99. Thomas Hammel also competing in the varsity event, finishing 55th in 19:53.87.

were 21-for-21 at the service line in the match.

Individual stats were unavailable at press time.

The Trojans are at New Hampton for a tournament Saturday, Sept. 1, beginning at 8 a.m., then have a week off to prepare for the Crestwood tournament on Saturday, Sept. 9.

Varsity girls Posting a time of 20:43.97, sophomore Amelia Roe led the Vikes to the line with a sixthplace finish. Brynn Storhoff was the next to complete the course in 41st with a time of 23:06.21, followed by Deborah Hougen in 43rd and Ana Simon in 44th.

Hougen toured the course in 23:15.68, while Simon finished in 23:18.08. Kamryn Steines and Amelia Wadsworth also finished back-to-back in 50th and 51st places respectively. Steines posted a time of 23:32.89 with Wadsworth stopping the clock at 23:36.90.

“We have been running well in practice and things are beginning to show in our performances. We need to continue to challenge each other to push out of our comfort zone,” noted girls’ coach Cristy Nimrod.

Maici Weber (8) and Kinsey Reicks (10) rise above the net for a Trojan block of the Bulldog attack Monday night.

(Driftless Multimedia photo

by Becky Walz)

All-American The Vikes are off until Saturday, Sept. 9, when teams converge on Luther College campus for the All-American Race beginning a 9 a.m.

Members of the freshman volleyball team for Decorah are (front, l-r) Kayley Baker, Hilary Junech, Jenna Leuenberger, Rachel Spilde-Maki, Hayley Baker; (middle) Mara Baumann, Hadley Alexander, Kennady Riehle, Sophia Grinna, Kaelyn Kuhn, Macy Frank, Stella Grinna; (back) Keatyn Krauskopf, Olive Klegseth, Audrey Essa, Ayslynn Arnold, Nora Klegseth, Brylee Hanson and Taya Snitker.

Trojan netters split triangular Getting on the court for the first time this season, the Turkey Valley volleyball team (11) split the triangular the Trojans hosted Monday night.

In match one, the Trojans controlled the tempo of the game versus MFL MarMac, coming away with a 2-0 win over the Bulldogs. Set scores were 25-17 and 25-16.

Finishing the night against New Hampton, TV struggled and fell 2-0 to the Chickasaws by identical sets of 25-11. As a team, the Trojans tallied 10 kills, 10 assists, 24 digs and

Competing in its third meet in five days, the Decorah girls swim and dive team set 41 new individual and relay season best times Tuesday in Dubuque. The Vikes participated in a double dual with Dubuque Senior and Waterloo, falling to Senior 130-53 and Waterloo 124-61.

“I am proud of how the girls are competing this season. We know we are a young, inexperienced team that will only get better as the season progresses. We have had three meets in five days, school starting, and 13+ hours of bus rides since last Thursday.

Last night in Dubuque we set 41 new individual and relay season best (SB) times. To put that in perspective, that number represents 84% of all the total swims last night!

We now have a 10-day break before our next week, which allows us to put in a good block of training,” said Coach Loran Storts.

In varsity action, Liz Bucksa won silver twice. She touched the wall second in the 200-yard individual medley in 2:24.93 and posted a time of 1:14.58 in the 100yard breaststroke.

The 200-yard medley relay of Sydney Thompson, Brenna Parker, Bella Sailor and Bucksa won bronze in 2:04.50, while Joey Vobr took third in the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 2:21.44. Sailor later claimed third in the 100-yard butterfly with a time of 1:11.09. Also bringing home bronze was the 200yard freestyle relay of Kendra Elsbernd, Bucksa, Lauren Luzum and Bridget Bentley.

The quartet posted a time of 1:55.65.

The Vikes are now off until Saturday, Sept. 9, when they compete at the Wahawk Invite hosted by Waterloo West at Central Middle School.

The meet is set to begin at 12 p.m.

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