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The rainbow-colored doors with the message “God’s doors are open to all” were vandalized with spray paint over the weekend. Volunteers pictured here take time Sunday, Sept. 17, to clean up the graffiti sprayed at Congregational United Church of Christ. Approximately 60 people turned out to restore the area along Broadway Street. (submitted photo)

DHS QUEEN AND KING CANDIDATES, front row (l-r): Kaiden Youngblood, Fisher Tweten, Creed Monroe, Kelley Gates, Simon Kutz and Treyton McCain. Back: Yazmeen Whitsitt, Sydney Kipp, Lydia Frank, Hayley Stowe, Naomi Simon and Brynn Storhoff. (submitted photo) Find a salute to Decorah Homecoming inside this issue.

Decorah community responds to anti-LGBTQ vandalism

Investigation into weekend incident School Board filing deadline Sept. 21 continues as one person is arrested The filing deadline for area In Decorah, the Board Sec- also reach out to Supt. Cronin at

residents interested in running for school board vacancies is 5 p.m. today (Thursday, Sept. 21).

On or before that date, an affidavit of candidacy and nominating petitions with at least 50 signatures must be filed with the school board secretary at local districts.

DCSD Board Superintendent Tim Cronin noted that the affidavit of candidacy and nomination petitions must be filed together or they are rejected.

Copies of nomination papers are available at the school board secretary’s office, county auditor’s office, or at the Secretary of State’s website.iowa.gov.

retary’s Office is moving from 510 Winnebago Street to 1732 Old Stage Road this week.

Both spaces should be available to turn in the paperwork.

Questions can be directed to Darlene Woodhouse at 563382-4208.

There are three open seats on the school board this election, the seats of Brian Petersburg, John Hjelle and Ben Lange.

Petersburg has reportedly filed papers for re-election. The Decorah District elects directors on an “at-large” basis, so candidates need only live within the DCSD boundaries.

Interested candidates may

563-382-4208.

Other area districts South Winneshiek School Board members Ron Hemesath and Craig Neuzil are incumbents and have both taken out papers, according to a South Winn spokesperson.

Turkey Valley School District’s vacant school seats are Leon Shatek, Ernie Schmitt and Jody Steinlage. As of press time Wednesday, Steinlage and Don Manderfield have reportedly taken out papers for re-election.

School board elections will be held Tuesday, Nov. 7.

The Decorah Police Department and the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office were notified Sept. 17 of multiple buildings in Decorah, as well as areas on the bike path, skate park and streets/alleys that were defaced and vandalized by spray paint during the overnight hours. An arrest has been made in the investigation.

Initial reports indicated buildings were in the area of Broadway and Winnebago Street. The vandalism was reported at the Decorah Lutheran Church and the United Church of Christ, which has a prominent display at the front of the church with

five rainbow color doors labeled with the words “God’s doors are open to all.” There was also graffiti on the property of the courthouse across the street.

Decorah law enforcement agencies reported the vandalism included “hate speech that was both shocking and criminal.”

The reports of these crimes were taken seriously and both agencies worked diligently together, investigating, interviewing, serving search warrants and collecting evidence in this case.

Suspects were quickly identified.

As of Tuesday evening, an

individual has been charged in the investigation. Caeden-Philip Andrew Kinyua Nyanjenga, 18, of Decorah, has been charged with the following: criminal mischief 2nd degree (Class D felony) criminal Caeden-Philip mischief 3rd- Andrew Kinyua Nyanjenga hate crime (D felony) and trespass with intent to commit a hate crime

Vandalism

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Helms brings new life into historic Decorah funeral home Visit us ofonline - www.decorahnewspapers.com Renovation downtown business complete

By Roz Weis

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espect and compassion continue to be the mission at newly-renovated Helms Funeral Home in Decorah.

Scott and Teesha Helms of Decorah, the owners of the former Schluter-Balik Funeral Homes, purchased the historic Fjelstul Funeral Home business on Water Street from Scott and Ann Fjelstul last year. The Fjelstul family owned the business for generations prior.

The Water Street funeral home location has a long history. In

1930, L.B. Willis and P.J. Ness (local undertakers) opened the funeral home in a private residence, and they were in a partnership for many years. C.F. Fjelstul acquired the business in 1936, and he changed the name to Fjelstul Funeral Home. The business became Steine Funeral Home in 1948. The name was changed to Olson Funeral Home for a time and was renamed the Olson-Fjelstul Funeral Home when Roger Fjelstul came into the business in 1959. Fjelstul and his son, Scott, took over the Fjelstul Funeral Home in the mid-

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1970s.

Commitment to the northeast Iowa community was foremost on their minds as the Helms Funeral Home owners started the expansive remodeling project in the downtown Decorah location. The 8-month renovation started with taking down a portion of the old funeral home and merging new construction with parts of the remaining structure.

The new building features a

The Helms Funeral Home staff includes, from left: Sheena Dix, Teesha Helms, Scott Helms and Noah Koch. The Water Street funeral home location has a long history. (Driftless Multimedia photos by Roz Weis)

Helms renovation

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Happy Homecoming to Decorah and South Winn this week!

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Sophie Nall (photo courtesy Nick Chill) Decorah Public Library announced Sophie Nall has been hired to fill the Children’s and Young Adult Librarian position.

“Sophie has an impressive track record of crafting energizing programs that foster creativity, build community and connect people with the arts,” shared Library Director Kristin Torresdal. “Her experience developing collaborative partnerships and identifying and engaging new audiences are a great fit for the Children’s and Young Adult Librarian role.”

Nall comes to the library with significant experience serving the public through community education programming in both Minneapolis and Decorah. She has worked with children and youth, as well as with adults, and looks forward to building relationships with local children and families. A Luther College alumnus, Nall is also a life-long library patron, avid reader and aficionado of young adult fiction.

Nall said, “I’m so excited to connect with families and their kids to help create a library that is a safe place for everyone in the Decorah community to read, learn, create and spend time together.”

Nall can be reached at snall@ decorahlibrary.org or 563-3823717.

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(aggravated misdemeanor).

Winneshiek County Sheriff Dan Marx commented, “Crime will only rise to the level a community is willing to tolerate.

The people of Decorah quickly united in response to these senseless acts. We thank everyone who assisted with this case to bring justice to the community, as well as justice to those who committed these crimes.”

The investigation into this matter continues, with additional arrests anticipated. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Decorah Police Department at 563-382-3997 or the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office at 563-382-4268. Additional information will be released as warranted.

Response In information submitted to the newspaper from a Congregational United Church of Christ spokesperson, Laura Barlament, “On the morning of Sunday, Sept. 17, churchgoers at Decorah Congregational United Church of Christ and Decorah Lutheran Church discovered their church buildings and signage defaced by graffiti with anti-LGBTQIA+ messaging. By the early afternoon, approximately 60 people had gathered to bear witness to what had happened and to counteract it with a message of love, inclusion and hard work to restore the damages.”

A display of rainbow-colored doors with the message “God’s doors are open to all,” which has stood in front of Decorah UCC every year since 2016 for Decorah Pride celebrations, was vandalized on the front and back. “God hates gays” were among the messages scrawled in spray paint.

On Saturday, Sept. 16, Decorah UCC was among the coalition of local churches that had held a prayer meeting and marched in the Decorah Pride parade.

Decorah Police and the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office responded to the incident.

Nearby infrastructure on West Broadway, from Court Street to Winnebago Street, such as stop signs and the corner of the courthouse retaining wall, were sprayed with graffiti as well.

Laura Barlament stated Decorah UCC was the hardest hit by the vandalism. At 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Decorah UCC called a gathering. Approximately 60 people showed up to witness what had happened, pray for healing and to help with the hours of repainting and scrubbing that were required on the Decorah UCC property. The

On Sunday, September 17, approximately 60 volunteers showed up to clean the graffiti sprayed at Congregational United Church of Christ in Decorah over the weekend. (Submitted photos courtesy Erik Dutcher)

volunteers cleaned the courthouse property as well.

Pastor Amy Larson of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and Pastor Melissa Bills of Luther College Ministries led a short service of prayer and lament.

Volunteers included members of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Decorah Lutheran Church, First Lutheran Church, Decorah Unitarian Universalists, the Decorah Pride organization and Luther College students and staff. They scrubbed extensive areas on the roof, back, sides and chimney of the Decorah UCC building. They also repainted the rainbow doors to restore the original message, “God’s doors are open to all.”

Alongside the volunteers, children, high school students and college students chalked the sidewalk with messages of love and images of rainbows.

Matt and Steph Hughes even used their climbing gear to work safely on the steep roofline while scrubbing a large amount of graffiti.

“We just support Decorah Pride, and it’s so sad that this happened the day after a joyful parade,” said Steph.

“This was fun, even though the occasion was not good,” said Maya Warren, a Luther student. “We heard about it and were glad to help.”

Decorah offers loading days at Yard Waste Site this weekend The City of Decorah will offer two opportunities for free loading of compost and wood chips at the city’s Yard Waste Disposal Site located on Trout Run Road. An end loader will be available at the Yard Waste Site on Friday, Sept. 22, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 7:30 a.m. to noon.

The giveaway is available to residents and non-residents of the City of Decorah. Contact the Street Department at 382-2157 with questions.

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Decorah Public Opinion Thursday, September 21, 2023 3

Supervisors approve DHS students named National Merit Scholarship equipment purchase Program semifinalists

By Kate Klimesh The Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors Sept.

18 unanimously approved the purchase of a new CAT maintainer for the Engineer’s Office and road crew use, quoted at $437,500 from Ziegler, out of Postville for delivery spring 2024. The resolution approved the full cost of the maintainer, but there will be a trade-in of one of the county’s older units, as determined at that time by Interim Winneshiek County Engineer Nick Rissman.

Winneshiek County resident Melanie Tietz presented at the meeting regarding the hiring process for the County Engineer. She requested they explore entering a 28E agreement to share a county engineer, which would allow the county to then let bids for future road projects and get road projects submitted and reviewed by the DOT ahead of spring’s construction period. She also specified that a shared county engineer could offer cost savings to the county, which has been looking at ways to trim the budget.

Supervisors discussed the option, but it was also noted they were close to the deadline

Jean Stuckman

Jean A. Stuckman, 76, of Waukon, died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, at Good Samaritan Center in Waukon.

Jean Ann Stuckman was born March 6, 1947, in Decorah, the daughter of Eldo M. and Cora Mari- Jean Stuckman on (Sandbeck) Krumme. She was baptized and confirmed at Glenwood Lutheran Church in rural Decorah and graduated from Waukon High School.

On June 18, 1972, Jean married Victor A. Stuckman at Glenwood Lutheran Church. They farmed in Ludlow Township before moving to Waukon in 1977. Jean became a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and

Barbara Pfister

Barbara Pfister, 87, of Decorah, passed away Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, at Barthell Eastern Star nursing home in Decorah.

Barbara Jean Pfister was born Dec. 8, 1935, to Martin and Ella (Stevens) Borseth Barbara Pfister in Decorah. She was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Decorah. She married the love of her life, Gordon Pfister, July 14, 1956, at First Lutheran Church. Along came Karen (1957) and Doris (1960) to fill out the family of joy and love. Together this family vacationed annually, visiting National Parks, Disney World (shortly after it opened), Canada, Florida, Colorado and on and on – finding new adventures along the way.

Barb provided in-home day care for several years while Karen and Doris were growing up, eventually taking a position as a dietary aide at Aase Haugen Home until ready to retire. Barb and Gordon continued traveling to Norway, Austria, Germany, (attending the Passion Play in Oberammergau in the year 2000); continuing their exploration of all the United States,

for the Request For Proposals (RFQ) for recruitment search firms who could assist the county in finding quality applicants for the vacancy. Positions of board members ranged from hopes for exploring a sharing agreement with local counties (which would need to be for at least one year per DOT recommendations from a previous meeting), to feeling the county needed a full-time engineer and may not have sufficient support from a shared position, to wanting to see the current RFQ to the end before beginning a new request, to questions about the condition of the county’s road system and the possibility of getting public input. The issue was tabled for a future meeting due to the allotted time on the agenda expiring on the conversation.

Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors meetings are currently being recorded are available for viewing at https://www. youtube.com/@melvaunderbakke4248/videos. An update on the audio/visual equipment installation in the Courthouse Annex building will be discussed at the regular scheduled meeting Monday, Sept. 25, at 9:30 a.m.

Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of over 16,000 semifinalists in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Five Decorah High School students – Gabriel Hiner, Simon Kutz, Anders Lovstuen, Aidan Nalean-Carlson and Henry Weis – are among those honored. These academically-talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,140 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $28 million that will be offered next spring.

High school students entered the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Mer-

the highest-scoring entrants in each state. The number of semifinalists in a state is proportional to the state’s percentage of the national total of graduating seniors.

To be considered for a Merit

Winneshiek County The Decorah Chorale was re- formed at the annual “Home Democrats Fall Picnic Oct. 1 cently given a local grant from For Christmas” concert on Dec. the Depot Outlet board of directors. The grant of $2,500 will be used to purchase new sheet music for the chorale for the 202324 season. The Depot Outlet has been a source of continued support for the chorale over the years. Music purchased for the upcoming season will be per-

was active in their Dorcas Circle, co-chaired their meatball supper committee and helped put together world relief kits and church quilts. She worked in the bakery at Quillin’s Food Ranch and was a dietary aide at Good Samaritan Society for eight years.

Jean enjoyed sewing, quilting and playing bingo. She and Vic did a bit of traveling as well, including to Lake Tahoe and the western states to visit family.

Jean also volunteered for the St. Vincent’s thrift store.

She is survived by her husband, Vic, of Waukon; three sons: Christopher of Waukon, Andrew of Monona, and Timothy Stuckman of Waukon; grandchildren, Caden and Draven Stuckman; and her siblings: Donald Krumme of Carson City, N.V., and Carol

Krumme of Waukon.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, Sept. 21, at 11 a.m., at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Waukon with Pastor Bryan Robertson officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Waukon. Friends may greet the family from 4 to 6 p.m.

Wednesday at Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon.

Honorary casketbearers are David and Greg Hill, Mark Kvammen and Frank Seiple.

Casketbearers are Bruce, Doug and Gary Kubitz, Gregg Shattuck, Dean Smorstad and Ron Emery.

Online condolences may be left at www.martinfunerals. com.

including cruises to Alaska and Hawaii. Their retirement years were spent residing in Hot Springs Village, Ark. Loving nature and gardens, they were especially proud to be charter members of Garvan Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs.

Barb loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Their favorite memories include playing card games, Mexican Train dominos, board games, jumping rope with the long rope tied to the garage door while Grandma turned the rope, making lefse and reading stories.

You could often find her singing sweet little songs and she loved to laugh. Barb had a gift of remembering the names of everyone she met and making them feel special. She baked lots of cookies, brownies, banana bread and other goodies; a traditional Norwegian woman making sure everyone had lunch.

Declining health brought Barb and Gordon back to Decorah and family. Her welcoming smile helped newcomers in her community quickly feel at home.

Surviving Barb are her daughters, Karen Parhizi and Doris Pfister, both of Decorah; grandchildren: Brianna (Bill) Thomas, Albany, Ore., Alan (Krystal)

Lingbeck, Ozark, Mo., Stephanie (Daniel) Dahlstrom, Ferndale, Wash., Melissa (Shane) Pearson, Cedar Falls, Brian (Aunna Escobedo-Wickham) Wickham, Cedar Rapids, Kevin (Megan) Wickham, Ames, AJ Wickham, Cedar Rapids; and nine great-grandchildren: Bella, Lilyanna, Lilly, Naomi, Rachel, Eleanor, Joshua, Audrey and Konrad.

She is preceded in death by her dear husband, Gordon (2020), her parents and siblings.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 23, at 11 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church located at 604 W Broadway Street in Decorah, with Rev. David Severtson presiding. Burial will be at Lutheran Cemetery in Decorah.

Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday at the church.

GLENN NELSON died on July 3, 2023, at Bartell OES Home in Decorah. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, at Good Shepherd Church, Decorah. Friends can greet the family, have a sip and a bite and reminisce Monday, Sept. 25, from 2 to 5 p.m., at Glenn’s home at 100 Crescent Avenue in Decorah.

it Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT), which serves as an initial screen of the program entrants. The nationwide pool of semifinalists, representing less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes

Decorah Chorale receives grant

Obituaries

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Decorah High School National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists (l-r): Aidan Nalean-Carlson, Simon Kutz, Anders Lovstuen, Gabriel Hiner and Henry Weis. (submitted photo)

Scholarship award, semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the finalist level of the competition. About 94 percent of the Semifinalists are expected to attain finalist standing, and all National Merit Scholarship winners will be selected from this group of finalists and will earn the Merit Scholar title.

A semifinalist must have an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by a high school official, write an essay, and earn SAT or ACT scores that confirm the student’s earlier performance on the qualifying test.

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9 at 7 p.m. at Decorah Lutheran Church and the annual spring concert in May 2024.

The Decorah Chorale, led by director Jason Rausch, is an auditioned mixed chorus of community members who love to sing. The “community” currently includes Northeast Iowa and Southeast Minnesota. They practice each Sunday evening during fall and spring terms.

Members volunteer their time and energy for the group. Performances are for community and charitable benefit.

The Winneshiek County Democrats will host a Fall Picnic in the Park for county Democrats of all ages on Sunday, Oct. 1, at Whalen Park. The event will feature kids’ activities at 3:30 p.m., speakers at 4:15 p.m., and supper at 5 p.m.

Sloppy Joes, vegetarian option, salads, desserts and beverages will be served.

Guest speakers include Iowa State Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart, State Representative Sharon Steckman and State Representative J.D. Scholten.

Hart served six years as a

state representative. She took over the leadership of the state party in 2023. Steckman represents District # 59 and is the ranking member of the House Education Committee. J. D Scholten is the state representative for District # one. He was a professional baseball player before running for Congress.

“This will be an opportunity for local Democrats to socialize as well as sharing comments about strategies for the 2024 elections,” stated County Chair Carl Haakenstad.

Fromm to serve second term on state board

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced the appointments of Iowa’s boards and commissions, and Stephanie Fromm, Executive Director of Winneshiek County Development and Tourism was among those again appointed.

Fromm has been the Executive Director of Winneshiek County Development and Tourism since 2015. Re-appointed to the Empower Rural Iowa Initiative Board, Fromm will be beginning her second term.

Fromm has been instrumental in the development of the new Sunflower Child Development and Discovery Center, an expansion of the previous facility Gov. Reynolds visited. In her visit, Reynolds noted that the innovative business model

for the Child Development and Discovery Center was unique for the State of Iowa. Fromm stated how Sunflower’s new business plan for the center diversifies income to keep childcare affordable for all, while at the same time expanding services to the community and to visitors.

Regarding the re-appointment, Fromm noted, “I am excited to be able to serve again on the Growing Iowa Task Force. My time on the board has been full of sharing, learning and growing. I consider this work incredibly important and to be able to bring ideas and enthusiasm from northeast Iowa is a really neat opportunity.”

The Growing Iowa Task Force is part of the Governor’s

Empower Rural Iowa initiative and was created to address leadership, recruitment and retention efforts and programming in rural communities. The Empower Rural Iowa Act created three task forces in 2018, each of which develops recommendations for Gov. Reynolds in advance of legislative sessions.

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Echoes of the Past

By Roz Weis

Shangri-La Contest held in Ridgeway

1943

EIGHTY YEARS AGO: The Shangri-La Queen Contest in Ridgeway was held recently, resulting in the sale of more than $1,000 in US War Bonds and Stamps. Miss Kathryn Soukup was named the Shangri-La Queen. Runner-up was Miss Darlene Christen. Third place went to Pearl Rue. …The Winneshiek County Fairgrounds will be the site for a public auction of the Decorah CCC Camp Buildings later this month. The Bates House, a 7-room dwelling a hospital building, a mess hall and the barracks will be among the 25 buildings to be sold. A good quantity of good lumber is promised to the highest bidders. …Anita Bryant is appearing in person at the All-Iowa Fair in Cedar Rapids this month. …House for rent in Decorah City Limits - $40 per month. …The first brown War Ration Book point stamp will become valid on Sept. 12, 1943. This stamp is good for 16 points through Oct. 2.

Brown stamps can be used for rationed meats, fats, oils, canned fish, cheeses, canned milk and other commodities currently being rationed to the public. Area housewives will now need to have three ration books with her while shopping. Ration

Book 1 is for sugar and Ration book 2 is for processed foods. …The new Sears, Roebuck & Company order office has opened in downtown Decorah. Margaret Hostings is in charge as manager and Ellen Blount will serve as assistant manager. …Transportation for rural children attending Decorah Schools will be handled by 3 buses this fall.

Drivers are Oscar Herbrandson, Glen Jarvis and Allen Amundsen.

1953

Carlson Stadium

SEVENTY YEARS AGO: Decorah High School Varsity Football Coach Earl Page says practice scrimmages will begin early this month. About 40 candidates for the varsity team have answered Coach Page’s call for initial drills. …The celebration of the Big Canoe Lutheran Church on the centennial year is under way. …Get two ice cream cones for 6 cents this week at Darling’s Drug Store. …Gasoline is selling for 25 cents per gallon for regular and 27 cents per gallon for ethyl. Most station operators in this area expect the prices to go back to normal levels after this latest “gasoline war.” …Luther College, now in its 93rd year, has opened doors to the largest freshman class in history – 350 new

This vintage photograph is from the Driftless Multimedia archives. Roy Carlson, president of Carlson Materials Company and Fred Carlson Company of Decorah, and Frederic Carlson, treasurer, are pictured as they presented the game ball to the referees in a September football game back in 1969 at the official dedication of Carlson Stadium. Luther won that game vs. Mankato State of Minnesota by a score of 21-14.

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Distributing, Supplies ....916.27 Jamie McConnell, Reimbursement ....... 25.00 Hubert McGee, Services ..................... 611.60 Mediacom, Services ............................191.81 MediBadge, Supplies ............................ 78.88 Medico-Mart, Inc, Supplies .............. 1348.08 Microbac Laboratories, Inc., Services ..71.00 Midwest Automatic Fire, Inspection ...316.00 Stacy Miller, Mileage ..........................326.95 NE IA Comm Action, Services ...........775.63 NE Iowa Lawn Care, Services ............218.00 Olson Explosives, Fuel .......................938.74 Ossian Lumber Inc., Materials ............684.99 Perry Novak Electric, Inc, Services .... 389.08 Lonnie Pierce, Reimbursement ............. 25.00 Pinter Landscaping & Tree Serv, Supplies ............................................. 985.70 Olivia Rasmussen, Services .............. 1328.40 Reliable Dumpster Services Inc, Services ............................................. 270.00 Ricoh USA Inc, Maintenance Agreement ................. 2362.89 Riley’s Inc, Supplies ........................... 158.79 Gregg Rude, Reimbursement ............ 1063.50 Sanitation Resources, Inc, Services .... 312.00 Sanofi Pasteur, Supplies ....................7252.17 Schilling Supply Company, Supplies .. 343.47 Kevin E. Schoeberl, Mileage ................ 27.51 Jayne Schultz, Reimbursement ........... 747.06 Schumacher Elevator, Services ........... 548.47 Mari K. Schwab, Reimbursement ....... 292.00 Julie Shimek, Reimbursement ................ 5.15 Gordon Snitker, Reimbursement...........25.00 Ben Steines, Reimbursement ..............633.15 Stevenson Tree Care LLC, Services ...550.00 Storey Kenworthy, Supplies................ 205.33 John L. Storkamp, Reimbursement.......25.00 Margaret Storkamp, Services .............. 467.40 Thryv, Advertising ................................ 19.50 UNI Roadside Program, Registration ... 95.00 Monserrat Uribe, Mileage ...................282.10 Krista Vanden Brink, Mileage............. 279.23 Steve Vanden Brink, Services ...............60.00 Veterans Information Service, Publications ......................................... 98.00 Jamie Wagner, Mileage ....................... 302.25 Debra Walden, Camp Host..................248.50 Weis Buick GMC, Services .............. 1513.89 West Side Dental, Services .................229.00 Diana Wilharm, Reimbursement ......... 176.38 Windstream, Telephone Service............ 92.09 Winn Co Landfill, Fees ......................... 80.00 Winneshiek Co Ag Extension, Registration ....................................... 135.00 Winneshiek Medical Center, Services ........................................... 1980.00 Wright Way Computers, LLC, Services ........................................... 4924.41 General Supplemental Fund Amazon Capital Services, Supplies ....147.99 Melanie Anundsen, Services ...............143.00 Henry M. Adkins & Son, Inc, Services .........................................42552.00 IMWCA, Insurance ...........................8070.00 Lauri Kaeser, Reimbursement............. 749.65 Ben Steines, Reimbursement ..............761.41 Water Testing Grant Fund Gary Belverud, Plug Well ................... 500.00 Alvin Moen, Plug Well .......................500.00 Rural Services Basic Fund Bruce Adams, Meeting..........................45.00 Jed Becker, Meeting ..............................45.00 Roger Bergan, Meeting ......................... 45.00 Decorah Newspapers, Publications .......65.42 Everest Property Group, LLC, Site Rent ............................................ 100.00 Doug Groux, Meeting ........................... 45.00

Garrett Hackman, Meeting....................45.00 Carleton Haugen, Meeting .................... 45.00 Dale Johnson, Meeting..........................45.00 Ross Kurash, Meeting ...........................45.00 Rodney Lensing, Meeting ..................... 45.00 Russel Lensing, Meeting....................... 45.00 John Lubke, Meeting ............................ 45.00 Rodney Ollendieck, Meeting ................ 45.00 Tony Phillips, Meeting .......................... 70.00 Reliable Dumpster Services Inc, Services ...........................................3105.00 Kelvin Rue, Meeting ............................. 45.00 John Wiedeman, Meeting......................45.00 Jean Wieman, Meeting ..........................45.00 Winn Co Landfill, Fees .....................2016.50 Secondary Road Fund AcenTek, Telephone Service...............229.12 Alliant Energy, Utilities ......................937.99 Amazon Capital Services, Supplies ....122.35 Aramark Uniform Services, Services1255.26 AT&T Mobility, Cellular Service........214.57 Bodensteiner Implement Company, Services .........................................33458.73 Brennan Construction Co, Construction ..................................77231.01 Carquest Auto Parts, Parts.................1055.66 Culligan, Services ................................. 28.00 DeBauche Truck & Diesel, Parts ........338.60 Decorah Auto Center Inc, Services ......... 5.11 Decorah Mobile Glass, Services ....... 1485.04 Decorah Newspapers, Publications .....280.00 Decorah Tire Service, Services .........4168.18 Don’s Truck Sales, Inc, Equipment.....403.29 Ernie’s Ag Center, Services...............2280.00 Farmers Win Coop, Supplies ..............357.80 Fisk Farm & Home Inc., Supplies ........78.87 Harmony Telephone Company, Services ............................................. 116.31 Headington Repair, LLC, Services ...3044.98 Hovden Oil Co, Supplies .................. 4114.58 Iowa DOT, Payment..........................3775.00 Iowa Prison Industries, Signs............ 1171.83 LetterWerks Sign City, LLC, Signs ......70.00 Mabel Co-op Telephone Ridgeway, Telephone Service .................................0.26 Metal Culverts, Materials................12532.32 MiBroadband, Services ....................... 111.31 Midwest Overhead Crane, Services .... 300.00 MWSCO, Supplies..............................418.41 Napa Auto Parts, Parts ........................190.35 Perry Novak Electric, Inc, Services .. 2239.81 PMMIC Insurance, Fees ...................3830.00 Pomp’s Tire Service, Services...........9567.92 Ronco Engineering, Supplies ..............219.73 Sadler Power Train, Roads................1232.39 Sanitation Resources, Inc, Services ...... 90.00 Storey Kenworthy, Supplies.................. 93.73 Superior Building Centers, Materials ... 87.90 Truck Country of Iowa, Supplies ........ 870.57 E911 Surcharge Fund AcenTek, E911 Service .......................512.66 American Tower Corporation, Rental .............................................. 1948.63 Mabel Co-op Telephone, E911 Service .....................................124.58 Power Services Company, LLC, Services .............................................645.21 Emergency Management Comm Amazon Capital Services, Supplies ...... 72.11 Applied Technolgies Center, License Agreement.......................... 1150.00 AT&T Mobility, Cellular Service..........91.12 Capital One, Payment ...........................30.00 Elan Financial Services, Payment ....... 989.62 LetterWerks Sign City, LLC, Signs ....268.00 Olson Explosives, Fuel .........................80.18 Verizon Wireless, Cell Service .............. 21.06 Winneshiek Co Health Ins Fund Midwest Group Benefits, Health Insurance ...........................16636.53 SISCO, Insurance................................ 145.84 Grand Total ...................................333768.47 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion September 21, 2023

students. …St. Aloysius Parochial School in Calmar has an enrollment of 143 this fall.

1963

SIXTY YEARS AGO: A record group of students started classes Aug. 27 at the Decorah Schools. Superintendent Wayne Burns said nearly 100 more

Public Notices Board Minutes Monday September 11, 2023 The Board of Supervisors met at 9:30am September 11, 2023 with all members present. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited, and the meeting was called to order.

Moved by Vick and seconded by Kelsay to adopt resolution 24-10, approving the contract and performance and/or payment bonds for the Festina Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvement Project. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. Complete resolution is on file in the County Auditor’s Office.

Moved by Vick and seconded by Vermace to approve the Arrangement Letter with Hacker Nelson & Co. for preparing the FY23 Financial Audit for the County. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Vermace and seconded by Kelsay to adopt resolution 24-11, setting the public hearing for October 9, 2023 at 10:30 for the sale of two lots in Spillville. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

Moved by Vick and seconded by Faldet to approve the Amended and Restated agreement with Midwest Group Benefits for management of the County’s Flexible Benefits program. Motion carried unanimously.

Kelsay and Vermace reviewed the draft of the interview questions for the County Engineer hiring process. The hiring committee recommends not holding the interviews until the applicant pool is increased. Moved by Kelsay and seconded by Vermace to delay interviews at this time to facilitate more recruitment efforts. Motion carried with Kelsy, Vermace and Faldet voting aye; and Vick and Langreck voting nay.

Jeff Kuboushek, Road Maintenance Superintendent, met with the Board to discuss road matters.

Moved by Kelsay and seconded by Vick to open the public hearing on the transfer of a lot to Fjelstuls. Motion carried unanimously. No written or verbal comments were received. Moved by Vick and seconded by Faldet to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Vick and seconded by Kelsay to adopt resolution 2412, approving the transfer of the lot to Fjelstuls. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. Complete resolution will be on file in the County Auditor’s and Recorder’s Offices.

Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

Moved by Vick and seconded by Faldet to approve the consent agenda which includes the minutes of the last meeting, the claims filed with the Board, and to accept and file the monthly report of the County Recorder.

Motion carried unanimously.

Andy Van Der Maaten, County Attorney, and Mike Shimak, County Surveyor, met with the Board to discuss county issues. The main topic of discussion was the status of Horn Hollow Road. Jim Wicka also commented on the topic. Van Der Maaten reiterated that his opinion is that the County’s interest in the unused portion of Horn Hollow Road is not saleable.

Steve Daniels, representing Lucy Schempp, met with the Board to also discuss Horn Hollow Road, and encourage the Board to continue with the vacation process.

Niki Stinn, Iowa DOT, met with the Board to discuss the duties of the Board of Supervisors as it concerns the County Engineer; and the process for hiring a new County Engineer.

Moved by Vermace and seconded by Faldet to go into closed session to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state law to be kept confidential pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1)(a). The records being discussed are confidential under Iowa Code 22.7(5). Motion carried unanimously and a closed session was held jointly with the Security Committee and the ICIT Assessment Group. Moved by Vick and seconded by Faldet to resume open session and accept the report as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Kelsay and seconded by Faldet to adjourn to 9:30am Monday, September 18, 2023. Motion carried unanimously.

ATTEST Benjamin D. Steines, County Auditor Daniel Langreck, Chair Board of Supervisors Board of Supervisors Claims 09-11-2023 General Basic Fund A-Tec Recycling, Inc., Services .......... 813.12 AcenTek, Telephone Service...............425.29 Advanced Business Systems, Supplies ............................................. 387.50 Air Chek, Inc., Supplies ......................370.00 Alliant Energy, Utilities .................... 6446.01 Kaden Alstad, Services ....................... 959.40 Amazon Capital Services, Supplies .. 1729.04 Anderson Law Office, Legal Services ................................. 3309.25 Aramark Uniform Services, Services . 234.06 AT&T Mobility, Cellular Service........961.95 Brady Barta, Services..........................451.00 BDH Technology LLP, Maintenance Agreement ................... 250.00 Black Hills Energy, Natural Gas Service ............................ 22.10 Bodensteiner Implement Company, Services ............................................... 76.20 Savanna Brusse, Mileage ....................280.80 Carquest Auto Parts, Parts................... 242.59 Casper Plumbing & Heating, Inc, Services ........................................... 1474.37 CDW Gov’t, Supplies ......................... 121.60 CenturyLink, Telephone Service......... 663.97

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING To Whom It May Concern: Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Winneshiek County, Iowa, have set for October 9, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the Board of Supervisors room in the Winneshiek County Courthouse, Decorah, Iowa, as the time and place for hearing on the proposed sale of the Winneshiek County real estate being more particularly described as follows: Lot 2 in the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter and Lot 3 of the East Half of the Southeast Quarter, both lying West of the River in Section 19, Township 97 North, Range 9 West of the 5th P.M. in Winneshiek County, Iowa. The lots are identified as Parcel No. 141942600200 and 141942600100, respectively, of the Winneshiek County Records.

At said time and place, consideration will be given to the sale of the subject real estate for sum of no less than $500.00. Bid forms will be available from the Winneshiek County Auditor and from the Winneshiek County Engineer.

At said time and place, arguments for and against the sale of the property will be heard and considered. A copy of the resolution setting this public hearing is available for review at the Office of the Winneshiek County Auditor.

By order of the Board of Supervisors of Winneshiek County, Iowa, this 11th day of September 2023.

WlNNESHIEK COUNTY AUDlTOR Benjamin Steines Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion September 21, 2023

students than last year have enrolled for the school year. …J.C. Iverson, superintendent of the South Winneshiek Community Schools is entering his 41st year as an educator. …One of the most modern supermarkets in the Midwest is opening formally to the public. K&S Super Value is situated on a large lot at the corner of Mill and Grant Streets in South Decorah.

1973

FIFTY YEARS AGO: Alaska Sourdough Pancakes are promised every Sunday in September and October at Walden Pond near Decorah. …Stop at Skoal in the heart of Decorah for Thursday night lasagna!

Includes toast, salad and coffee. Price tag: $1.30. …Decorah’s first woman lawyer has come to town and joined the Strand and Anderson firm. Sherry Raduenz is a recent grad from the University of Minnesota Law School.

1983

FORTY YEARS AGO: The new Spahn and Rose Lumber Yard located out on Highway 9 has opened for business during a ribbon cutting ceremony recently. …The first meeting of the Decorah Quarterback Club is featuring a special guest speaker – Tait Cummins. …The Petersburg Insurance Agency in Decorah has a new agent serving the community. Brian Petersburg will be available to meet with famers, businesspeople and individuals at his office in the Hawkeye Plaza.

1993

THIRTY YEARS AGO: Olin Hall at Luther College will be a three-level, 43,000-square-foot facility to be used for the computer sciences. The building is to be located between Preus Library and Valders Hall of Science. A $6 million grant has been awarded to fund the new Luther academic facility from the F.W. Olin Foundation Inc. of New York. …A multi-use trail located in and around Dug Road and a foot bridge across the Upper Iowa River are among the items in a long-range planning

report presented by the Decorah Parks and Recreation Board. …Tommy Wolford has been named Employee of the Month by Aase Haugen Homes Inc. He has been employed there in the maintenance department since 1991. …Now showing at the Viking Theatre: “Rookie of the Year” and “Jurassic Park.” Coming soon – Harrison Ford in “The Fugitive”. …Cost for cable television in Decorah is increasing from $13.60 to $14 for the month. This is the cost for the basic cable package. …New playground equipment was recently installed at North Winneshiek Community School.

2003

TWENTY YEARS AGO: Complaints about noise, public intoxication, littering and parking are being voiced by many “West Side” residents at a recent public meeting sponsored by the City of Decorah Public Safety Committee. Local law enforcement officials are being urged to enforce the city laws in regard to disturbing the peace complaints. …Paving work on the Locust Road eight-mile stretch from Decorah to Locust has been on schedule according to JB Holland Construction. …Hypnotist Dr. Jim Wand returns to the Luther Center for Faith and Life for a performance this month.

Tickets are $7. …The Americana Grill in Decorah offers Crappy Beer Night every Thursday on College Drive.

2013

TEN YEARS AGO: The Decorah Community School District will host an open house Sept. 8 for the newly renovated $20.7 million high school.

A new office, updated entrance, computer lab, a new commons area and lunchroom, and gymnasium will be open for public viewing. …A Decorah man was charged with disorderly conduct after he entered T-Bocks in full camo and face paint, pointing a Wii toy gun. …From the society pages of 2013: Wilbur and Eunice Stoen recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. …Winneshiek Medical Center Auxiliary will host an Iowa State vs. Iowa Tailgate Party Sept. 12 near the main entrance to the hospital.

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Decorah Police Officers were dispatched to the 600 block of East Broadway for the report of a disabled vehicle in the roadway at 2:55 a.m. Aug. 26. Upon arrival in the area, officers located 27-yearold Corrina Voigt of Decorah in the 400 block of Oak Street. After an investigation was conducted, it was determined that Voigt had struck two parked vehicles in the 400 Block of Oak Street and attempted to leave the area in the originally called in disabled vehicle. Voigt’s vehicle sustained disabling damage and was unable to be driven more than 2 blocks from the original collision. Voigt was arrested for operating while intoxicated 1st offense and transported to the Winneshiek County jail without incident. While at the scene, officers located 21-year-old Dakota Troyna of Decorah in the area of the disabled motor vehicle. After investigation, it was determined that Troyna had been with Voigt at the scene of the disabled vehicle.

Troyna was placed under arrest for public intoxication and transported to the Winneshiek County jail without incident.

A caller reported to law enforcement that a male subject was walking back and forth, shouting as if he was intoxicated in the area of Pershing Avenue and Fair Street Sept. 17 at approximately 2:47 a.m.

The subject was later identified as Ryan Henningsgaard, who was found near the gravestones in the Lutheran Cemetery, and he was in possession of a bottle of alcohol.

He was asked to consent to preliminary breath test, but refused. He was arrested and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail for public intoxication.

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Shane Lansing, 42, of Ossian, was cited for failure to yield upon entering highway following an accident Sept. 6 on Highway 9 east of Decorah. Shortly before 8:16 p.m., Lansing was westbound on Millennium Drive and came to a stop sign at the intersection of Highway 9. He attempted to make a left-hand turn to continue southbound on Highway 9. He said he could not see other vehicles prior to entering the roadway. His vehicle entered the roadway into the path of a southbound vehicle driven by Keylin Lopez Vicente, 16, of Postville. The vehicles collided, and all drivers and occupants were not injured. Lopez Vicente was cited for violation of instruction permit limitation. Damages were estimated at $14,000.

Stacey Darling, 50, of Decorah, was arrested and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail at 9:43 p.m. Sept. 16 for operating while under the influence.

Lorna Leerar, 64, of Clear Lake, was arrested in Ridgeway and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail Sept. 15 at 11:43 a.m. for operating while under the influence.

Kolton Wiedow, 16, of Castalia, was cited for failure to maintain control following an accident Sept.

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A journey through time is the best medicine

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By Kate Klimesh Audrey Brunsvold, former mental health worker, and wife and caregiver to her husband, Darryl, found herself impacted by the challenges of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s Disease. Audrey worked for years at the Mental Health Center in Rochester, Minn., and recognized she’d become depressed. She took curious measures to help lift her spirits by deep-diving into the history of a mysterious property in Decorah.

Audrey wanted to remain Darryl’s caregiver, and as he entered an “angry” phase of disease progression, she felt it was taking a toll on her mental and physical health. Wanting to remain her husband’s caregiver, Audrey set a course for self-care to help lift her from depression.

The journey begins The first resource to which Audrey turned for support was Senior Life Solutions group therapy based out of Cresco.

They even offered to arrange transportation for her to be able to attend sessions. She usually rode with two to three others to-and-from the sessions to her home on the outskirts of northern Decorah. While on the way, she saw a small home on Quarry Hill Road and asked the driver to stop while she took a picture of it with her phone.

Audrey later looked at photo she had taken and began to wonder about what it once was, who it was connected to and what had happened over its life.

Audrey explained, “I was going for the mystery, but the kindness of the people on my journey into the history of this property is what struck me. I truly wanted to find the owners of the house, and felt I needed to know about the families that lived there.”

Audrey had found an exciting adventure – a mystery – and she resolved to find answers to her questions. Once her niece, Nancy, from Alabama came to visit, Audrey stepped out and visited the Winneshiek County Court House Auditor’s Office and found the property and its owners. The land was owned by the City of Decorah. But what were the ruined remnants back in its heyday? What secrets did the crumbling shack hold?

Determined to find out, Audrey utilized many resources, locally and online.

The computer-savvy can

Above, the remains of a building that triggered Audrey Brunsvold’s interest in taking a journey through history, located on Quarry Hill Road in rural Decorah.

LEFT- Audrey Brunsvold, of Decorah, is pictured left wearing sunglasses on a plane ride, yet another one of her many adventures that helps keep her going strong and enjoying life. (submitted photos)

visit Beacon at https://beacon. schneidercorp.com – a free website that can connect current and past owners of a specific property by searching the address or map to find properties.

Audrey developed printouts off Beacon showing the property-in-question and its current owners.

Audrey then visited Winneshiek Title and Abstract Co. and searched through property records and warranty deeds dating back to 1957.

“I must say, it was just a delight walking back in time and seeing offices proficient in using a typewriter,” Audrey added. She tracked the property’s deeds until the last entry – the City of Decorah, the most recent owner of the land.

The Winneshiek County Recorder’s Office has been keeping county land records since 1853 and is also a good resource; they allow searches by name and can share electronic copies of historic land documents. Many records are available online through Iowa Land Records. The Recorder’s office also has some land records indexed and available at https:// gov.arcasearch.com/usiawin/.

The mystery deepens Audrey could not find any historical records showing the property with a dwelling, even after more than one trip to the Auditor’s office. It was suggested to visit the Winneshiek County or Decorah Historical Society, but she couldn’t reach them by phone, so she started at Decorah City Hall.

“I saw about six people at city hall, including Andy Nimrod, Director of Parks and Rec. He

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by Bruening Rock Products, since he [Nimrod] had come to town in 1982,” she recalled.

She was then directed by the Chamber of Commerce to 302 Mill Street as the home of the Historical Society, and paid Keith Bruening a visit to learn more, as well. Not finding him at the office, she left a message for him to call.

At the Historical Society, Audrey met “two extremely knowledgeable women, Elizabeth Lorentzen and Stacey Gossling. Elizabeth’s husband Lance helped us read some maps, and they were so excited and interested, and so very helpful. They were just wonderful and enjoyed the two hours I spent there with them.”

Finally, answers “I called Mr. Bruening back after I missed his initial phone call. Low and behold, my bubble was broken. No family had ever resided in the building.

It was the Old Scale Shack that weighed trucks back from 1940-42. Keith offered to set up a time to pick me up and go see it. I was so excited!”

Audrey arranged the photos she took and made a collage at Copyland, then went to Perfect Edge to have it framed. She bought several other frames at the Depot Outlet and framed other photos she had taken along her journey.

“All in all, everyone I met were such helpful, respectful, delightful and efficient people,” Audrey concluded. “I can’t say enough how wonderful everyone I met was, and how helpful

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as I continued on my journey to its end. Even though I didn’t find a family secret or unusual aspect of the home’s history, I very much enjoyed the journey.

Having this project and going on this journey lifted my spirits so much. I felt so much more like my old self again.”

What a journey through the annals of history to solve a local and personal mystery and end up understanding just a bit more about the community in which we live. They always say, “it’s not the destination, it’s the journey.”

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Decorah Vikings 23 FRIDAY, SEPT. 22 VARSITY FOOTBALL VS MASON CITY KICKOFF 7:30 PM

CHEERING on the Viking football team for the 2023 season are cheerleaders (front, l-r) Karlee Bullerman, Ava Bahr, Lyla Lovstuen; (back) Braunwyn Darrington and Hailey Wood. (Photo courtesy of Tami Bohr)

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MEMBERS OF THE PRIDE OF THE VIKINGS MARCHING BAND are (front, l-r) Liz Pritchard, Grant Zilka; (second row) Lyla Lovstuen, Greta Jones, Ava Hanson, Alex McGohan, Caden Branum, Yoseph Ko, Ezra Harman-Wood, Olivia Rissman, Natalie Goodner, Rebecca Kane, Jameson LaBelle, Andy Carolan; (third row) Kiele Eberling, Evon Leitz, Jensen Korsness, Grace Stockman, Ari Albert, Julia Severtson, Jerald Thompson, Ana Simon, Kealy Hines, Aidan Nalean-Carlson, Liam Chamberlain, Beau Newhouse, Jackson Irwin; (fourth row) Emma Hawthorn, Leah Suhr, Olivia Volkmann, Olivia Paulsen, Amelia Pankow, Paige Wrightsman, Kaylie Wemark, Mikayla Hiner, Kahina Bouferguene, Kera Walter, Mikael Havens, Teagan Menke, Kaelyn Kuhn, Clara Hjelle; (fifth row) Joseph McFarlane, Camryn Holland, Naomi Simon, Klara Kelly, Jillian Volz, Myla Leitz, Amelia Wadsworth, Lily Sandhorst, Bill Fullhart, June Breitenbach-Dirks, Brenna Parker, Elsa Christman, Henry Weis, Noah Potvin; (back row) Vivian Searcy, Colin Thompson, Lucas Hanson, Evan Madsen, Atticus Raabe, Oskar Swanson, Joe Stammeyer, Peter Essa, Cody Carolan, Andrew Olson, Aitor Cuevas and Oliver Brummel. Not Pictured are Victor Biedermann, AJ Boyle, Mary Brown, Jack Hammell, Deborah Hougen, Hayden Kleiner, Ansel Kowitz, Anopa Mtisi, Tinashe Mtisi, Jefferson Staton, Monty Winslow and Layla Xiquita-Kraft. (Photo courtesy of Tami Bohr)

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DHS 2023 Homecoming Court Homecoming week at Decorah High School will include the crowning of the 2023 king and queen.

Queen candidates from the senior class include Lydia Frank, daughter of Kyle and Jacki Frank; Sydney Kipp, daughter of Ryan Kipp and Jenny Kleiner; Naomi Simon, daughter of Matt Simon and Melissa Simon; Brynn Storhoff, daughter of Brent and Brigit Storhoff; Hayley Stowe, daughter of Haywood and Erika Stowe; and Yazmeen Whitsitt, daughter of Novian and Katherine Whitsitt.

King candidates from the senior class include Kelley Gates, son of Aaron Pattison and Megan Gates; Simon Kutz, son of Eric Kutz and

Miko Kominami; Treyton McCain, son of Kevin and Boots McCain; Creed Monroe, son of Darin and Sarah Monroe; Fisher Tweten, son of Jason and Tera Tweten; and Kaiden Youngblood, son of Harold and Dawn Youngblood.

Junior class attendants are McKenzie Riley, daughter of Adam and Jessica Riley, and William Hahn, son of Brent and Amanda Hahn.

Representing the sophomore class as attendants are Drew Zwart, daughter of Robert Zwart and Cheri White, and William Tallier, son of Aleksandra Tallier and the late William Tallier.

Jillian Volz, daughter of Daniel and

Bethany Volz, and Carter Riley, son of Adam and Jessica Riley, will represent the class of 2027.

The coronation ceremony will be Friday afternoon with a pep assembly and parade to follow.

9th-11th grade DHS Homecoming attendants, front row (l-r): Jillian Volz, Drew Zwart and McKenzie Riley. Back: Carter Riley, William Tallier and William Hahn. (submitted photo)

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FRIDAY, SEPT. 22 VARSITY FOOTBALL VS AGWSR KICKOFF 7 PM

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CHEERING for the football team on the sidelines in 2023 are cheerleaders (l-r) Madeline Breza, Autumn Schmitt, Megan Henning, Grace Baker, Kendra Elsbernd and Grace Zweibohmer. (submitted photo)

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Law Enforcement Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office

Loren Trappe, 55, of Monona, was arrested and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail Sept. 9 on an arrest warrant for violation of probation.

Brianna Sim, age 21, of Fort Atkinson, was charged Sept. 11 with serious misdemeanor theft, 4th degree.

Margaret McPeak, 59, of Spillville, was cited for failure to maintain control and driving while license denied or revoked, following an accident Aug. 31. McPeak was reportedly traveling west on Park Street in Spillville. Her vehicle struck a trailer which was legally parked on the road at 105 Park Street, causing damage to her vehicle and the trailer. Damages were estimated at $500 to the trailer owned by Christopher Burington of Spillville, and $1,500 to McPeak’s vehicle.

Officers investigated an accident Sept. 2 on 253rd Avenue in Winneshiek County. A vehicle driven by Bo Ruzicka, 42, of LaPorte City, was towing a camper, traveling north on 253rd Ave. A vehicle driven by 17-year-old Brock Ruzicka, also from LaPorte City, was towing a livestock trailer, and was traveling along with and behind the other vehicle. Investigators reported the two vehicles were traveling with and behind a non-contact vehicle, which was also towing a camper. Investigating officers said the roadway was quite dry and dusty, reducing visibility. As they were descending a hill and traversing a curve, they came upon two pedestrians, along with a dog. One pedestrian was on each side of the roadway, and they are listed as witnesses. The dog was on a shock collar.

Both the non-contact vehicle and the first vehicle were able to slow for the pedestrians. Brock Ruzicka was unable to see well enough to sufficiently slow down and his vehicle struck the other vehicle from behind. Damages totaled $25,000 to Bo Ruzicka’s vehicle and $15,000 to Brock Ruzicka’s vehicle.

The Winneshiek Sheriff’s Office received a report of a single vehicle accident on Drake Hill Road Aug. 25. The vehicle was found on its side in a ditch with entrapment. Upon arrival, investigators found a First Responder down in the ditch helping two juveniles from the vehicle. It should be noted the parents of the juveniles were already at the scene, as they lived nearby. Officers were able to get the juveniles from the vehicle without mechanical means.

Minor injuries were reported, and the juveniles were transported to WinnMed. The driver of the vehicle was Addison Wicklund, 16, of Decorah. An estimated $10,000 in damages were reported, and the vehicle was totalled. The juvenile driver revealed she had gotten too close to the edge of the ditch on the gravel road and the vehicle was sucked into the ditch. The vehicle rolled onto its side and down the embankment after colliding with several trees.

Sarah Davis, 38, from Oelwein, was arrested and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail Sept. 2 on an arrest warrant for C felony criminal mischief, 1st degree, damage over $10,000.

Damien Thornton, 19, from Charles City, was arrested on Highway 52 and 175th Street, Calmar, on Sept. 3 on an arrest warrant for D felony criminal mischief, 2nd degree, damages of between $1,500 and $10,000.

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2023 Nordic Fest by the numbers The Nordic Fest Board shared the 2023 Nordic Fest Annual Report, showcasing a variety of numbers captured during the 56th annual celebration.

This year’s celebration saw: • 12,210+ Grand Parade attendees watching 85 parade floats from area organizations and businesses • 3,000 guests at the Decorah Visitor Center • 900+ Volunteers for Nordic Fest events and activities, including 25 Board Members serving year-round • 600 printed programs/buttons sold • 42 Vesterheim demonstrations, 3 special exhibits, 19 performances • 7,632 rounds of official Nordic Fest lefse sold • 598 Elveløpet 5K and 15K participants • 16 food booths, 13 kids’ activities, 12 arts & craft vendors, 29 entertainers • 70+ Willing Lutefisk Eating Contest participants • 5 sporting events (35 bags tournament teams!)

• $58,109 raised by 2023 Nordic Fest Membership through 4 corporate shield sponsors, 47 corporate event sponsors and 233 individual, business and family sponsors.

Nordic Fest is an annual three-day summer festival held in Decorah that celebrates community and the area’s Scandinavian heritage. The 57th annual Nordic Fest will take place July 25-27, 2024. Organized by a board of volunteers, Nordic Fest offers food, activities and entertainment for the whole family.

Learn more and get involved at nordicfest.com.

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While at Upper Iowa, he met his future wife, Teesha Bappe from Decorah, and they were married on Sept. 5, 2015. They have two daughters: Jaelyn and Landry. Scott said that in 2013 he was blessed with the opportunity to come to work for Mark Balik and Karen Schluter at Schluter-Balik Funeral Home. In 2017, Scott and Teesha purchased that business from Karen and Mark. In March 2022, Scott and Teesha purchased the Fjelstul Funeral Home from the Fjelstuls. They consolidated the two businesses into what is now Helms Funeral Homes, with locations in Decorah, Calmar, Fort Atkinson and Spillville.

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Public Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING JURISDICTION OF CITY OF DECORAH Decorah 2023 Miller Park Recreational Trail Improvements Project Public Hearing on Proposed Contract Documents and Estimated Costs for Improvement.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: You are hereby given notice that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of Decorah on the proposed contract documents and proposed improvements for the Decorah 2023 Miller Park Recreational Trail Improvements Project at its meeting at 5:45 P.M. on October 2nd, 2023, at City Hall in Decorah, Iowa.

The public hearing may be attended virtually using the meeting information provided in this notice and as posted in the City of Decorah City Council agenda.

The meeting can be joined virtually by computer or smartphone at: https://us02web.zoom.us/ j/83271045578?pwd=c0hCMERtZnBhcGJrSWJOakx0OC9BQT09 Meeting ID: 832 7104 5578 Passcode: 676116 The scope of the project includes pavement removals, clearing and grubbing, excavation and grading, crushed rock subbase, retaining wall, recreational trail paving, storm sewer culverts, and seeding.

The project location(s) is as follows: The recreational trail in Miller Park that connects to Blue Grass Drive, runs through the park, and then connects to Pleasant Avenue; all in the City of Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa.

At the meeting the City Council will consider the plans, specifications, cost estimate, and contract proposals. The City Council will also act upon the contract proposals and decide whether to enter into a contract for the project improvements.

Any person(s) interested may attend the meeting for the purpose of expressing their opinion regarding the plans, specifications, cost estimate, or the contract proposals.

This Notice is given by authority of the City of Decorah. /s/ Keri Sand Keri Sand, City Clerk-Finance Officer Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion September 21, 2023 ORDINANCE NO. 09-12-2023-2 AN ORDINANCE INCREASING RATES AND CHARGES FOR THE USE AND SERVICE OF THE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM FOR THE CITY OF RIDGEWAY, IOWA. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Ridgeway, Iowa as follows: Par. 1. That Chapter 42 - WATER RATES - of the Municipal Code of the City of Ridgeway, Iowa, is hereby amended by repealing Section 42.02 and adopting in lieu thereof the following: 42.02 RATES FOR SERVICE. Water service shall be furnished at the following rates within the City: A. First 2,000 gallons or less, (Minimum monthly billing) $18 For every 1,000 gallons over the first 2,000 gallons $5.00 per 1,000 gallons B. An additional $10.00 capital fee shall also be charged and collected for each water utility account 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 Ordnance 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: September 12, 2023 Date of Second Reading: Waived.

Date of Third Reading: Waived.

Councilmen Voting Aye: Linderbaum, Novotny, Engelhardt, Ramsey and Schnur Councilmen Voting Nay: None.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of September, 2023.

CITY OF RIDGEWAY, IOWA Sue Schnur, Mayor ATTEST: Sharla Berns, City Clerk-Treasurer Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion September 21, 2023 NOTICE TO BIDDERS CITY OF DECORAH, IOWA General Notice City of Decorah (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: DECORAH 2023 MILLER PARK RECREATIONAL TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Sealed bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the Decorah City Hall Office located at 400 Claiborne Drive, P.O. Box 138 in Decorah, Iowa 52101, until Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 10:00 AM local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.

The Project includes the following Work: Pavement removals, clearing and grubbing, excavation and grading, crushed rock subbase, retaining wall, recreational trail paving, storm sewer culverts, and seeding.

The project location(s) is as follows: The recreational trail in Miller Park that connects to Blue Grass Drive, runs through the park, and then connects to Pleasant Avenue; all in the City of Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa.

Bids will be received for a single prime contract. Make bids on all items of Work.

One contract will be awarded. The Contractor may begin construction upon execution of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) with a Substantial Completion date of July 12, 2024, as shown in the NTP. Final payment will be made upon final acceptance of the Work.

Submit a Bid Bond with each Bid in accordance with the Bidding Documents. The Bid Bond will be a certified or cashier’s check payable to the Owner, drawn on a solvent Iowa bank or a bank chartered under the laws of the United States, or a certified share draft drawn on a credit union in Iowa or chartered under the laws of the United States, in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the Bid, or a Bid Bond executed by a corporation authorized to contract as a Surety in the State of Iowa, in the penal sum of five percent (5%) of the Bid. The Owner may, at their discretion, reject any or all bids, waive informalities, irregularities or technicalities, or accept the bid and award the Project.

The successful bidder will be required to furnish bonds and insurance, in accordance with Article 6 of the Contract for Construction of a Small Project, when the Contract is delivered to the Owner.

All Work and material are to be in strict compliance with the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost now on file at the office of the City Engineer, and by this reference made a part thereof as though fully set out and incorporated herein.

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

In accordance with Iowa statutes, a resident bidder shall be allowed a preference as against a nonresident bidder from a state or foreign country if that state or foreign country gives or requires any preference to bidders from that state or foreign country, including but not limited to any preference to bidders, the imposition of any type of labor force preference, or any other form of preferential treatment to bidders or laborers from that state or foreign country. The preference allowed shall be equal to the preference given or required by the state or foreign country in which the nonresident bidder is a resident. In the instance of a resident labor force preference, a nonresident bidder shall apply the same resident labor force preference to a public improvement in this state as would be required in the construction of a public improvement by the state or foreign country in which the nonresident bidder is a resident.

Obtaining Bidding Documents Bidding Documents for the Project may be obtained either in printed or electronic formats for free.

Information and Bidding Documents for the Project may be obtained in electronic format at the following designated website: QuestCDN.com Ebid Reference No.: 8660065 Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the designated website. Prospective Bidders are urged to register with the designated website as a plan holder, even if Bidding Documents are obtained from a plan room or source other than the designated website in either electronic or paper format.

The designated website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project.

Information and Bidding Documents for the Project may be obtained in printed format from the Issuing Office Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM: The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: City of Decorah Street Department 108 Railroad Avenue Decorah, IA 52101 Ph: 1-563-382-2157 / E: cityengineer@ decorahia.org Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available in any format. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated website and Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website or Issuing Office.

This Advertisement is issued by: Owner: City of Decorah By: Lorraine Borowski Title: Mayor Date: September 5, 2023 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion September 21, 2023 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR WINNESHIEK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HELEN L. KNUTSON DECEASED PROBATE NO. ESPR 016239 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of HELEN L. KNUTSON, Deceased, who died on or about August 21, 2023: You are hereby notified that on the 8th day of September, 2023, the Last Will and Testament of HELEN L. KNUTSON, deceased, bearing date of September 19, 2011, was admitted to probate in the above-named Court and that Decorah Bank & Trust Company 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 this 11th day of September, 2023.

Decorah Bank & Trust Company Executor of Estate 202 E. Water Street, Decorah, IA 52101 Jana M. Evelsizer Olson ANDERSON, WILMARTH, VAN DER MAATEN, FRETHEIM, EVELSIZER OLSON, NOBLE, LYNCH & ZAHASKY 212 Winnebago P.O. Box 450 Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 382-2959 Jana.olson@andesonlawdecorah.com Date of second publication: September 21, 2023 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion September 14 & 21, 2023 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR WINNESHIEK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Roger A. Meythaler, DECEASED PROBATE NO. ESPR 016240 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Roger A. Meythaler, Deceased, who died on or about August 23, 2023: You are hereby notified that on the 12th day of September, 2023, the Last Will and Testament of Roger A. Meythaler, deceased, bearing date of June 13, 2001, was admitted to probate in the above-named Court and that Glenn C. Meythaler 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 this 13th day of September, 2023.

Glenn C. Meythaler Executor of Estate 2405 S.E. Liberty Drive Grimes, IA 50111 John S. Anderson ANDERSON, WILMARTH, VAN DER MAATEN, FRETHEIM, EVELSIZER OLSON, NOBLE, LYNCH & ZAHASKY 212 Winnebago P.O. Box 450 Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 382-2959 Email: john.anderson@ andersonlawdecorah.com Date of second publication: September 28, 2023 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion September 21 & 28, 2023 Decorah Community School Board Regular School Board Meeting Minutes Decorah Middle School Monday, September 11, 2023 5:30 p.m.

Present: President Ronald Fadness, Directors Cindy Goodner, John Hjelle, Ben Lange, and Brian Petersburg. Supt. Dr. Tim Cronin, Director of Business Services Cathy Dietzenbach, Board Secretary Darlene Woodhouse, Staff, News Media, and Guests. Director Lange arrived at 5:36 p.m.

President Fadness called to order the regular school board meeting at 5:31 p.m. Director Goodner read the mission statement.

Director Lange arrived. Motion: Director Goodner moved, seconded by Director Petersburg to approve the second reading of recommended ISAB updates as listed: #104, 104-Rl, 213, 402.2, 402.5, 408.1, 503.7, 503.7El, 503.7E2, 505.4, 505.5, 507.2, 507.2El, 507.2E2, 507.2E3, 507.2E4, 601.1, 603.5, 605.1, 605.1-Rl, 605.2, 605.3, 605.3Rl, 605.3E5, 605.3E52, 605.5, 605.7Rl, 607.2, 607.2Rl, 804.5, 804.5El. Motion carried by all voting aye.

Motion: Director Hjelle moved, seconded

by Director Petersburg to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried by all voting aye.

Motion: Director Petersburg moved, seconded by Director Goodner to approve the consent items as presented, August 14 & 16, 2023 minutes, bills, and personnel as listed below. Motion carried by all voting aye.

New Hires: a. Michelle Monreal (High School Special Education PLC Team Lead) b. Gunnar Rollins (8th Grade Boys’ Basketball Coach) Level E, Step 5 c. Casey Bouska (Head Varsity Boys’ Golf Coach) Level B, Step 4 d. Watson, Dawn (7th Grade Girls’ Basketball Coach) Level E, Step 2 e. Theresa Stortz (PK-8 Sub Coordinator) f. Doreen Fullhatt (Middle School Strength & Conditioning) Level B, Step 5 g. . Breann Woltzen (John Cline Patt-time Food Service) Step 2 h. Jessica McKone (High School Associate) Step 3, Lane 1 i. Fred Eickett (John Cline Associate) Step I, Lane 1 Resignations: a. Gunnar Rollins (91h Grade Boys’ Basketball Coach) b. Rhonda Bodensteiner (John Cline Associate) Modifications: a. Brigetta Cooper (High Associate pa1ti-time to full-time) b. Kelly Johnson (HSAP) .8 FTE to 1.0 FTE

c. Bonnie Johnson (HSAP) .5 FTE to .8 FTE Last name, First name, New step lane, New salary Adams Eugene, MA+24, Step 22,$69,475.00 Bouska Mackynzi, BA+ 36, Step 9, $48,731.00 Boylen Scott, MA, Step 18, $63,009.00 Surrett Kirsten, MA, Step 6, $45,103.00 Cody Matt, MA+ l 2, Step 18, $64,727.00 Cook Denise, MA, Step 17, $62,429.00 Finanger Hans, BA+ 36, Step 3, $40,000.00 Kauffman Carrie, BA+l2, Step 11.5, $50,766.00 Maher Tracy, BA+ 12, Step 13, $53,368.00 Moeller Catherine, BA+ 12, Step 5, $40,843.00 Peterson Sara, MA+l2, Step 26, $70,763.00 Slessor Megan, MA+l 2, Step 16, $63,304.00 Uhlenhake Jessica, BA+24, Step 10, $49,683.00 There was no communication from the public.

New certified teachers were introduced: Caleb Barnes, Sara Blake, Sara Christopher, Felecia DeJong, Joshua Fenske, John Fretham, Julie Giese, Amanda Huinker, Annika Krieg, Savanna Mosbach, Makenzie Olson, Kendall Reagan, Megan Reinhardt, Addison Sadler, Megan Slessor, Grace Syverson, and Jessica Tangen.

Motion: Director Goodner moved, seconded

by Director Lange to approve the 2023-2024 Preschool Collaborative 28E Agreements as presented. Motion carried by all voting aye.

Motion: Director Petersburg moved, seconded by Director Goodner to approve the Shared Special Education Facilitator Agreement with Eastern Allamakee as recommended by administration. Motion carried by all voting aye.

Motion: Director Lange moved, seconded

by Director Hjelle to approve the Classified Long-term Substitute Pay as presented. Motion carried by all voting aye.

Supt. Dr. Cronin updated the board on the parking lot lease extension with Decorah Bank and Trust. The lease cost is $250.00 per month.

Motion: Director Petersburg moved, seconded by Director Hjelle to approve the first reading of Policy #501.16 Homeless Children and Youth. Motion carried by all voting aye.

Adam Riley, High School Athletic Director, summarized the history of the bowling program and bowling facility use. The board discussed the revised bowling contract. Motion: Director Hjelle moved, seconded by Director Lange to approve the revised bowling contract. Motion carried by all voting aye.

Supt. Dr. Cronin updated the board on potential propane grant for busses, playground surfacing, and window air conditioners.

Open Enrollment In: • Lyris Hernandez - 8th Grade for 20232024, from Postville to Decorah CSD. Parent: Juridiana Hernandez • Ethan Horsfall - 8th Grade for 2023-2024, from Howard-Winneshiek to Decorah CSD. Parent: Amanda McIntyre • Zilpha Karnik - 4th Grade for 2023-2024, from South Winneshiek to Decorah CSD. Parent: Brian Karnik • Kitara Callaway Hackman - 6th Grade for 2023-2024, from South Winneshiek to Decorah CSD. Parent: Kristy Callaway • Ayden Barreras - TK for 2023-2024, from Howard-Winneshiek to Decorah CSD. Parent: Kellieann Barreras • Anora Hibbing - 1st Grade for 2023-2024, from South Winneshiek to Decorah CSD. Parent: Melissa Hibbing • Linden Bohach - Kindergarten for20232024, from Howard-Winneshiek to Decorah CSD. Parent: Adam Bohach • Clare Wheeler- Kindergarien for 20232024, from Turkey Valley to Decorah CSD. Parents: Lynette & Tyler Wheeler Open Enrollment Out: • Alden Shaw - I 0th Grade for 2023-2024, from Decorah CSD to Howard-Winneshiek.

Parent: Brittany Shaw • Alexis Oden - 10th Grade for 2023-2024, from Decorah CSD to Clayton Ridge. Parent: Justin Quanrude Director of Business Services, Cathy Dietzenbach, presented the monthly financial reports for August 2023.

The board thanked Lois Kuennen for her service to the district. There being no fu11her business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.

Ronald Fadness, Board President Darlene Woodhouse, Board Secretary Claims for September 2023– General Fund Prepaids: Alliant Energy, Electricity................... 911.93 Decorah Gen. Fund (BMO), Supplies/Travel ..............................9,128.77 Total General Fund Prepaid Claims ..................$10,040.70 General Fund Payables: Ace Hardware, Supplies-HS/WS/CL.MS ...............1,279.10 Accelerate Learning, Non-Public Textbook .......................329.55 Acentek, Internet .................................540.00 Ahlers & Cooney, P.C., Legal Services-..................................850.00 All About Learning Press, Inc., Books CL .......................................1,461.55 Alliant Energy, Electricity-District........................19,789.30 American Bar Association, Supplies-MS........................................70.90 Bach Company, The, Supplies - HS.... 136.20 Bishop, Katie, Reimbursement Tech Fee ....................25.00 Blick Art Supplies, Supplies-CL ......... 573.34 Bytespeed, Equipment-WS ..............4,898.00 Capital Sanitary Supply, Clean Supply-dist. .......................... 7,670.68 Carquest, Miscellaneous Vehicle Supplies ..........93.84 Casper Plumbing & Heating, Build Repairs ............................... 25,118.00 Century Link (Lumen), Telephones-district ............................586.87 Classen, Andrew, Consultive – HS ..2,150.00 Clinicare Corporation, Crossroads Tuition .......................46,814.49 Continental Research Corp., Supplies-Bus .....................................203.16 Cronin, Tim, Reimbursement Equipment...............970.58 Culver-Hahn Electric, Build Repairs-HS/MS ....................2,526.57 Dalco, Supplies-District ...................3,510.28 DeBauche Trucks Diesel, Vehicle Supply ...............................2,659.15 Decorah, City of, Water & Sewer-dist. .......................4,268.48 Decorah CSD-Activity Fund, Online Purch ..................................2,210.00 Decorah CSD-Food Service, Supplies TQ.......................................680.17 Decorah Implement Company, Purch. Serv. .......................................501.15 Decorah Kawasaki-Suzuki, Supplies-HS ........................................12.02 Decorah Tire Service, Misc. Repairs ...............................10,187.50 Dragonfly Books, General Supplies-HSAP......................47.76 Driftless Multimedia LLC, Advertising ........................................430.15 East Side Body, Misc. Vehicle Repairs ....................1,990.87 Fareway, Supplies-HS ........................... 92.89 Farmers Winn Coop, Diesel ................321.90 Fastenal, Supplies ...............................195.24 Fisk Farm & Home, Supplies-CAO/Bus Gar. ....................523.12 Five Star Telecom, Bldg. Repair/Maint. .......................5,278.74 Follett, Books-JC .............................1,790.63 Gophermods, Tech Service Purchased ....................179.00 Gracenotes. LLC, Technology Software HS ..................295.00 Grainger, Custodial Equipment........2,593.12 GreenLawn, HS Ground Repair .......... 436.22 Happy Numbers, Inc., Nonpublic Textbooks ........................261.00 Headington Repair & Sales, Turf Proj. MS .................................... 222.50 Hubka Construction, Turf-MS Grounds-HS .................... 6,505.00 Iowa Ass. Of School Board, Supplies-CAO ..................................... 52.00 Iowa Ass. Of School Business Officials, Reg. ................................... 490.00 Iowa Communications Network, Telephone .......................................1,882.50 John Deere Financial, General Supplies-Bus........................140.18 Kinderhaus, 4 Yr. Preschool Partners ................. 3,505.41 Kruger, Sheila, Reimburse-Preschool Books .............390.00 Kuennen, Lois, Cell Phone Usage Aug./Sept. .............. 30.00 Lesson Pix, Inc., Software-JC ...............30.78 Letterwerks, Supplies.......................... 670.00 Malcom Enterprises, Garbage Collection ........................... 800.00 Managed Methods, Inc., ISL Tech. Software.........................5,933.00 Marco, Copier Expenses-district...... 4,991.01 McDonald Supply, Build Repairs-HS/MS ....................1,180.89

Minnesota Chemical Company, Equip. Rep.........................................237.96 Mississippi Welders Supply, Build Repairs ................................. 1,744.05 Mosyle, ISL Technology Software...2,300.00 Napa Auto Parts, Vehicle Supplies-Bus ........................150.27 Ness Pumping Service, HS Purchase Service .........................560.00 Nisse.Preschool, 4 Yr. Preschool Partner ..................6,231.84 North Central International, Vehicle Repairs ..............................4,200.94 Novak, Perry Electric, Build/Ground Repair...................... 1,232.01 Oneota Community Co-op, HSAP Supplies .................................... 52.78 Outdoor Recreational Products, Supply-WS ..................................... 5,343.20 Pitney Bowes Global Services, Postage-dist. ......................................428.70 Powerschool, Other Service Purchased ................ 2,035.20 Quadient Leasing, Postage-HS ........... 341.76 Quill Corporation, Gen. Supplies-JC............................2,270.06 Racom Corporation, Tech. Repair/Parts ............................... 62.50 RevTrak, Inc., Transaction Fee August ..................1,137.74 Ridgeway Lumber, Building Repairs-JC/WS................... 623.40 Rockweiler Appliance & TV, Equipment-JC ................................... 389.00 School Bus Sales, Vehicle Supplies . 1,215.16 School Specialty, Supplies/Instruction-HS .................... 755.16 Schultz Strings, Equipment-MS....... 7,371.50 SDI Innovations, Textbooks-HS Book-MS ................ 3,736.26 Sherwin Williams, Paints & Preserves.. 55.75 SSE Music, Supplies ...........................425.00 St. Benedict School, 4 Yr. Preschool Partner .................. 7,010.82 St. Louis Park Schools, Instructional CR ............................. 2,099.69 Stevenson Tree Care, HS Ground Repair.......................... 1,700.00 Storey Kenworthy, General Supplies .... 33.08 Sugar Bowl, HSAP-General Supplies... 80.00 Sullivan, Pam, Bus Stop Attendant ..... 225.00 Sunflower Childcare, 4 Yr. Preschool Part .......................7,789.80 Texton Towel & Supply Company, Supp.MS ....... 1,256.55 Themes & Variations, Technology Software ........................349.90 Timberline Billing Service, Medicaid Billing ...............................322.73 Tom’s Painting, Bldg. Repairs-MS .. 4,800.00 Toussaint, Abigail, Consult-HS........... 500.00 Trane U.S. Inc., Building Repairs-HS .................... 17,611.25 Truck Country, Vehicle Repairs & Maint. ............... 5,534.83 Vertiv Corporation, Technology Software ..................... 8,368.96 Wenger Corporation, MS Equipment ............................... 1,012.44 West Music, Instrumental Equipment-HS .......... 3,855.91 Wilson Language Training, Nonpublic Text ..................................367.20 Windridge Implement, Repairs-district. 85.90 Woodriver Energy, Natural Gas-dist. ..790.58 Total GENERAL Fund Claims .............................$288,069.67 MANAGEMENT Fund A&J Petersburg Agency, Cyber/Excess ...............................32,031.71 Total MANAGEMENT Fund Payables ............................$32,031.71 PPEL Fund Winneshiek County Treasurer, Property Tax ...................................3,973.00 School Bus Sales, 2024 65 Passenger Bus ..............123,882.00 All Makes, Equipment – MS ......... 27,836.64 Five Star Telecom, Build Repairs-District. ................. 26,744.47 Total PPEL Fund ........................ $182,436.11 Total Add’t September GENERAL Fund Payable Basepoint Building Automations Repairs-HS ......................................8370.00 Blick Art Materials, Supplies-CL..........27.87 CDW Government, District Software ............................ 9,000.00 Consolidated Energy Company, Propane ............................................. 188.02 Continental Clay Company, Supplies-MS....................................2950.81 Curriculum Associates, Textbooks-JC 705.60 Follett Solutions, Gen. Supplies-JC . 2,362.55 Grainger, Equipment-district............... 533.50 Kwik Trip, Fuel ................................6,914.41 Letterwerks, Marching Band Decals-HS ............ 1,975.00 Marco, Supplies-HS ............................273.50 Northeast Iowa Montessori, 4 Yr. Preschool ............................... 3,505.41 School Speciatly, Textbooks-WS ..........64.01 Thompson Truck & Trailer, Repairs .............................................. 845.17 Total Add’t GENERAL Fund Payables ............................ $37,715.85 Claims for AUGUST 2023 – Activity Fund Ace Hardware, Supplies........................ 24.48 Apple Awards, Supplies ...................... 620.98 Charles City HS, Entry Fee................... 80.00 Fareway, Supplies ........................... 5,821.94 Hudl, Supplies ............................... 11,950.00 IGHSAU, Supplies..............................267.00 IHSADA, Memberships......................305.00 IHSSA, Memberships ........................... 75.00 Iowa Sports Supply, Supplies ..........4,726.50 John Deere Financial, Supplies .............40.97 Letterwerks, Supplies....................... 1,748.50 Mabes, Team Meal .............................. 141.00 Pepsi, Nordic Fest Booth Supplies... 1,251.00 Spahn & Rose Lumber, Supplies .......... 21.39 Weber Stone Company, FFA Items ..3,224.75 West Music, Supplies ..........................150.00 Wilkerson, Francesca, Ticket Taker ......75.00 Winn. Co. Dairy Promoters, FFA Booth ...................................... 6,327.50 Total Activity Claims ...................$36,851.01 Claims for August 2023- Food Service Fund Country View Dairy, Yogurt ...............248.00 Esparza, Flor, Refunding Lunch Acct. .. 6.20 Gullickson, Angela, Refunding Lunch Acct ..........................5.67 Kelty, Marissa, Refunding Lunch Acct. 24.40 LTI Water Conditioning, Repairs ........ 400.00 Monk, Tamara, Refunding Lunch Acct. .......................31.75 Reiser, Erica, Refunding Lunch Acct....12.45 Starke, Mame, Refunding Lunch Acct. ... 2.40 White, Kenny, Refunding Lunch Acct. ...7.15 Total Food Service Claims ................ $738.02 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion September 21, 2023 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF DECORAH BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the City of Decorah, Iowa, has set 5:15 p.m., Wednesday, October 4, 2023 for a regular meeting to be held at the Council Chambers of City Hall, in Decorah, Iowa, 52101, as the time and place for consideration of requested variances from the Ordinance requirements to-wit: Steven and Courtney Huinker for 510 Iowa Avenue legally described as L 5 & W ½ L 4 Blk 7 West Decorah in the City of Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa requesting permission to construct a fence contrary to the R2 Zoning District regulations.

Matthew Nahan and Melissa Koch for 305 West Broadway legally described as L 3 & N 50’ L 8 Blk 24 Orig Decorah in the City of Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa requesting permission to construct a fence contrary to the R2 Zoning District regulations.

Joseph and Jocelyn Clarine for 110 Pleasant Hill Drive legally described as L 2-17, N 25’ -2-18 BLK 1 S DEC LOWES ADDN & S 50’ OF L 3 OF 2 NW NW in the City of Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa requesting permission to construct a new garage contrary to the R2 Zoning District regulations.

James Johnson and Christine Streed for 704 North Street legally described as LOTS 2 & 3-3 SUBD OF W 137’ OF S 289’OF LOT 12 SE NE in the City of Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa requesting permission to construct a deck contrary to the R2 Zoning District regulations.

Tedd Gentry for 301 2nd Street legally described as W 46’ L 9 & L 10 BLK 3 PARK ADDN in the City of Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa requesting permission to construct a new detached garage contrary to the General Regulations 17.16.030 where no accessory building shall be erected in any yard other than the rear yard. He is proposing to build in his side yard.

Doi and Lang Nguyen for 202 East Main Street legally described as LOT 1 SUBD LOT 6 S 1/2 BLK 14 ORIG DEC in the City of Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa requesting permission to construct a house addition contrary to the R3 Zoning District regulations.

All interested persons may appear at said time and place to be heard for or against the granting of variances from the Ordinance requirements. /s/ Sue Sander Sue Sander, Chair Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion September 21, 2023

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18. Signature and Title of Editor, Publisher, Business Manager, or Owner Kathleen Klimesh Title: Editor-in-chief Date: 9/14/2023 I certify that all information furnished on this form is true and complete. I understand that anyone who furnishes false or misleading information on this form or who omits material or information requested on the form may be subject to criminal sanctions (including fines and imprisonment) and/or civil sanctions (including civil penalties) PS Form 3526, July 2014 11. Known Bondholders, Mortgagees and Other Security Holders Owning or Holding 1 Percent or more of Total Amount of Bonds, Mortgages, or Other Securities. If none, check box X Full Name Complete Mailing Address 12. Tax Status (For completion by nonprofit organizations authorized to mail at nonprofit rates) (Check one) The purpose, function, and nonprofit status of this organization and the exempt status for federal income tax purposes: X . Has Not changed During Preceding 12 Months Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion September 21, 2023 RIDGEWAY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 12, 2023 The Ridgeway City Council met in regular session September 12, 2023, at the Ridgeway Community Center, at 5: 45 p. m. with Mayor Schnur calling the meeting to order. Council persons present were: Linderbaum, Novotny, Engelhardt, Ramsey and Schnur. Absent: None.

Engelhardt made a Motion to approve the consent agenda, minutes and claims seconded by Novotny. All aye. Nay: none. Motion carried.

A Motion was made by Linderbaum, seconded by Schnur to approve to pay the Partial Pay Estimate Number Two from JB Holland Construction, Inc. for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements project in the amount of $430, 185.95. All aye. Nay: none.

Motion carried.

A Motion was made by Engelhardt, seconded by Novotny to pay the following bills out of the City of Ridgeway Better Bank account: Tree Doctor $2,033.86, Nosbisch Construction $1,000.00 and Mehmert Tiling $450.00. All aye. Nay: none. Motion carried.

A Motion was made by Schnur, seconded by Engelhardt, to stop treating the 13 Ash trees at the City parks as it is expensive, and new trees will be planted to replace the Ash trees when the time comes. All aye. Nay: none. Motion carried.

A Motion was made by Engelhardt, seconded by Linderbaum to pay the City of Cresco $30.00 for used Christmas lighted decorations for the City street poles. All aye. Nay: none. Motion carried.

This being the date and time for a public hearing on a Proposal to Enter Into a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement, the public hearing was called to order by Mayor Schnur at 6:00 p.m.

A discussion was held. There were no objectors or public comments written or oral received. The Mayor declared the public hearing closed.

A Motion was made by Engelhardt, seconded by Schnur to approve and adopt Resolution 09-12-2023- 1, A Resolution Authorizing and Approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and Providing for the Issuance and Securing the Payment of $2,483,000.00 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2023. A Roll Call Vote was taken: Linderbaum-yes, Novotny-yes, Engelhardt-yes, Ramsey-yes, and Schnur-yes. Motion carried.

Mayor Schnur read aloud an Ordinance Amending Chapter 47 of the Municipal Code for the City of Ridgeway, Iowa, Regarding Sewer Rental Rates and Charges. A Motion was made by Ramsey, seconded by Novotny to approve the first reading of Ordinance 0912-2023-1. A roll call vote was taken: Linderbaum-yes, Novotny-yes, Engelhardt-yes, Ramsey-yes, and Schnur-yes. Nay: none.

Motion carried.

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reading of Ordinance No. 09-12-2023-1, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 47 of the Municipal Code for the City of Ridgeway, Iowa, Regarding Sewer Rental Rates and Charges.

A roll call vote was taken: Linderbaum-yes, Novotny-yes, Engelhardt-yes, Ramsey-yes, and Schnur-yes. Nay: none. Motion carried.

A Motion was made by Schnur, seconded by Linderbaum to waive the third reading of Ordinance No. 09-12-2023-1, Ordinance Amending Chapter 47 of the Municipal Code for the City of Ridgeway, Iowa, Regarding Sewer Rental Rates and Charges and to approve and adopt Ordinance No. 09-12-20231, Ordinance Amending Chapter 4 7 of the Municipal Code for the City of Ridgeway, Iowa, Regarding Sewer Rental Rates and Charges. A roll call vote was taken: Linderbaum-yes, Novotny-yes, Engelhardt-yes, Ramsey-yes, and Schnur-yes. Nay: none• Motion carried.

Mayor Schnur read aloud Ordinance No. 09-12-2023-2, an Ordinance Increasing Rates and Charges for the Use and Service of the Municipal Water System for the City of Ridgeway, Iowa. A Motion was made by Linderbaum, seconded by Ramsey to approve the first reading of Ordinance 09-12-2023-2.

A Roll call vote was taken: Linderbaum-yes, Novotny-yes, Engelhardt-yes, Ramsey-yes, and Schnur-yes. Nay: none. Motion carried.

A Motion was made by Engelhardt, seconded by Novotny, to waive the second reading of Ordinance No. 09-12-2023-2, an Ordinance Increasing Rates and Charges for the Use and Service of the Municipal Water System for the City of Ridgeway, Iowa.

A roll call vote was taken: Linderbaum-yes, Novotny-yes, Engelhardt-yes, Ramsey-yes and Schnur-yes. All aye. Nay: none. Motion carried.

A Motion was made by Novotny, seconded by Engelhardt to waive the third reading of Ordinance No. 09-12-2023-2, an Ordinance Increasing Rates and Charges for the Use and Service of the Municipal Water System for the City of Ridgeway, Iowa, and to approve and adopt Ordinance No. 09-12-2023-2, an Ordinance Increasing Rates and Charges for the Use and Service of the Municipal Water System for the City of Ridgeway, Iowa. A roll call vote was taken: Linderbaum-yes, Novotny-yes, Engelhardt-yes, Ramsey-yes and Schnur-yes. Nay: none. Motion carried.

A Motion was made by Linderbaum, seconded by Schnur to charge non-resident users of water at a rate of $50.00 minimum charge for the first 1,000 gallons of water and $20.00 per each 1,000 gallons used after the first 1,000 gallons. All aye. Nay: none. Motion carried.

The maintenance report was given.

A Motion was made by Linderbaum, seconded by Schnur to increase the maintenance man’s hourly wage by $1. 00 to $25. 00 per hour due to his passing of his next certification and that all other benefits will remain the same. All aye. Nay: none. Motion carried.

A Motion was made by Ramsey, seconded

by Schnur to tear down the old slide at the Roadside Park due to its unsafe condition. All aye. Nay: none. Motion carried.

A Motion was made by Linderbaum, seconded by Schnur to hire Overhead Doors & More for openers for the cold storage building at $175.00 per door. All aye. Nay: none.

Motion carried.

The next City Council meeting will be October 10, 2023, at 5:45 p.m. at the Ridgeway Community Center.

Engelhardt made a Motion to adjourn, seconded by Schnur. All aye. Nay: none. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned.

Sharla Berns City Clerk WARRANTS FOR CITY OF RIDGEWAY – September, 2023 Alliant Energy, Utilities ................. $1,719.57 Anderson Law Firm Legal Fees 7/7/23-8/30/23 ................ $600.00 Black Hills Energy, Utility ..................$38.54 Cardmember Services, Shop-postage and supplies ..............$185.26 CIA Insurance, Workers Comp ......... $194.00 Dan Pitz, Insurance & phone reimbursement .$550.00 Driftless Multimedia, Publishing ......$156.24 Engen Express, Shop fuel ................$162.78 Farmers Win Coop, Shop supplies ....$108.90 Fehr Graham, Sewer Project .......... $4,213.00 Hawkins, Chemicals ......................... $377.34 Hovden Oil, Shop supplies ........ $ 46.89 Iowa DHS, Support payment ............$596.28 Ipers, Ipers...................................... $1,296.51 JB Holland Construction, Inc.,Wastewater improvement project ...............$ 165,633.13 JB Holland Construction, Inc., Wastewater improvement project ................$430,185.95 Jani Promnitz, Refund-park slide ............................ $100.00 Larry Phillips, Maintenance help ............................ $250.00 Mabel Telephone , Shop $108.31, Office $104.23, Hall $35.05........... $247.59 Marc, Shop supplies ......................... $195.61 Mehmert Tiling, Dirt for park ........... $450.00 Microbac, Lab tests ........................... $195.61 Nosbisch Construction, Park Shelter .................................$1,000.00 Pat Sands, Com. Cen. cleaning ......... $120.00 Payroll ............................................$5,620.51 Payroll tax ...................................... $1,536.73 Pat Sands, Community center cleaning ............$120.00 Postmaster, Utility billing and office postage.....$219.00 Ruppert Ace Hardware, Shop tools, park repairs.....................$39.74 Sharla Berns, Reimbursement...........$100.00 Sherwin Williams, Office paint & shop key rack ..........$176.49 Shimek Sanitation, Garbage........... $2,129.30 Treasurer – State of Iowa, Sales tax .. $470.05 Tree Doctor, Treatment of Ash trees ................. $2,033.86 Upper Exploreland, Sewer Project ....$834.21 Expenditure Accounts Summary to date: General Fund.................................. $4,774.72 Community Center ............................$155.05 Cemetery ...........................................$100.00 Road Use ........................................ $1,118.59 Water Fund .....................................$1,268.00 Sewer Fund ................................$435,409.70 Revenue Accounts Summary to date: General Fund................................ $24,777.99 Community Center ............................$200.00 Cemetery ........................................$1,250.00 Road Use Tax ................................. $2,482.64 Local Option Sales Tax ................................$ Water Fund .....................................$2,490.41 Sewer Fund .................................... $2,563.15 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion September 21, 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 PUBLIC NOTICE OF STORM WATER DISCHARGE Mark Goldsmith plans to submit a Notice of Intent to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to be covered under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit No. 2 - Storm Water Discharge Associated with Industrial Activity for Construction Activities.

The storm water discharge will be from Walmart Supercenter #913 Decorah, IA Pavement Reconstruction Project. Activity consists of rehabilitation of existing parking lot pavement and striping located in Section 023, Township 098, Range 008, Winneshiek County.

Storm water will be discharged from 4 point sources and will be discharged to the following streams: Upper Iowa River.

Comments may be submitted to the Storm Water Discharge Coordinator, IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, Environmental Protection Division, 502 E 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0034. The public may review the Notice of Intent from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday at the above address after is has been received by the Department.

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Decorah Public Opinion Thursday, September 21, 2023 11 THE DECORAH MUNICIPAL AIRPORT hosted the international Cessna 120-140 Association Annual Convention last week, and was abuzz with an assortment of small airplanes, pilots and aircraft aficionados. Nearly 20 various models of Cessnas and Beechcraft aircraft and pilots from across the U.S., Germany and Iceland lined the apron and filled hangars as part of the association’s annual gathering. According to association president Jeff Tourt, the group started out in the 1970s and is mainly comprised of Cessna 120 and 140 models. “All the planes were made from 1946 to 1951, and only seats two people, flying 105-110 mph,” Tourt explained. “Some of the folks here have thousands upon thousands of flying hours,” he continued. “We only see everybody about three times a year, and it’s a great time when we all get together!” Low ceilings hampered flying events Wednesday, but Thursday saw a full day of flying games and a Poker Run, which sent planes to Prairie Du Chien, Oelwein, Charles City and Davenport. (Driftless Multimedia photos by Denise Lana)

Pilot Vince Jackovich from Eldridge polishes his 1946 Cessna 140 during the international Cessna 120-140 Association Annual Convention in Decorah.

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Coming up in varsity sports Sept. 21 – SW xc at Central Springs, 4:30 p.m.; SW vb vs. Kee High, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 22 – SW fb vs. AGWSR, 7 p.m.; TV fb vs.

Clarksville, 7 p.m.; Dec fb vs. Mason City, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 23 – Dec vb host tnmt., 8:30 a.m.; SW vb at Decorah tnmt., 8:30 a.m.; Dec g swim at Cedar Rapids Kennedy invite, 9 a.m.

Sept. 26 – Dec vb at Waukon, 7:15 p.m.; SW vb at West Central, 7:30 p.m.; TV vb at MFL MarMac, 7:30 p.m.

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Vikes, Trojans stretch the legs at Waukon

Boys’ varsity team results 1. Waukon 21; 2. Decorah 51; 3.

Crestwood 95; 4. Postville 138; 5.

Starmont/West Central 143; 6. Osage 164; 7. North Fayette Valley 187; 8.

Kee 196; 9. New Hampton 209

It was a picture-perfect night for running as the Decorah and

Freshman Brinlee Courtney posted a time of 21:41.75 Tuesday at Waukon to claim eighth place.(Photos courtesy of Jeremy Troendle/Waukon Standard)

Turkey Valley cross country teams joined other squads from northeast Iowa in Waukon for an invite.

At the end of the night, the Viking girls won the meet with 38 points ahead of the hosts’ 73.

The boys’ team standings were flip-flopped, with Waukon coming out on top with 21 points, followed by Decorah’s 51. Turkey Valley had limited runners and did not field team scores.

Decorah girls Averaging a time of 21:21, it was Amelia Roe who broke the tape in the varsity girls race, stopping the clock at 19:06.51.

Freshman Brinlee Courtney toured the course in 21:41.75, to bring home eighth place, while Grace Brynsaas rounded out the top 10 in 21:45.63, in 10th place. Ana Simon and Olivia Volkmann finished in 13th and 14th places respectively to complete the team score. Simon posted a time of 22:01.52, while Volkman had a time of 22:07.43. Also on the course in varsity action were Lily Sandhorst (18th, 22:18.16) and Amelia Wadsworth (19th, 22:20.71).

The junior varsity squad post-

Vikes fall to No. 7 Chickasaws

It was an uphill battle from the start for the Decorah volleyball team (6-6, 1-2 NEIC) Tuesday night, as the Vikes battled Class 3A No. 7 New Hampton (18-2, 3-0 NEIC) on the road.

When the last ball was dropped, Decorah fell in three sets.

“As a whole last night we played very well other than set 2. In the past 10 days we have played with Independence, Waverly and New Hampton who are all very good teams,” said Coach Gina Holthaus. “I believe that while there is always physical things that need to be tweaked and worked on we need to continue to work on confidence in ourselves and each other in order to be able to finish our games as a team.”

In set one, Maddy Fromm’s serving brought the Vikes back from a 5-1 deficit. Persistence paid off as Decorah eventually led 12-11 for a short time, but New Hampton’s hitting proved to be too much in the end as the Vikes dropped set one 23-25.

The Vikes couldn’t get their offensive mojo going in set two,

Ness tops Week 2 entries It must have been a tough week on the gridiron and for Pigskin Picks contestants as the winner still missed four of the 14 games.

Coming out on top was Barb Ness of Waukon with four misses.

Six entries missed five games with Elliott Christian taking the runner-up spot on the tiebreaker with a guess of 73 as the highest score of any one team. Turkey Valley scored 76 in its win over Central Elkader.

Wayne and Jan Kreitzer will split the third-place prize with five misses and the same first tiebreaker of 65 and second tiebreaker of 71.

Among the most commonly missed games were the Decorah Vikings falling to Independence, South Winn escaping Newman Catholic with a win, North Fayette Valley over Waukon, Ohio defeating Iowa State and Denver Broncos getting defeated by the Washington Commanders.

falling 8-25. In the third set, Decorah scrambled to keep the match alive but fell short, 21-25.

Individual stats were unavailable at press time.

Decorah will host its annual tournament Saturday, Sept. 23, at 8:30 a.m.

Decorah’s Leah Holland (4) looks to tap the ball over the net as Kelby Kerndt (9) is prepared for the return Tuesday. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

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ed a perfect score of 15 to win over Crestwood who tallied 68 points, with Deborah Hougen finishing second (first in team scoring) in 22:56.68.

“What a great night of racing,” said Decorah girls’ coach Cristy Nimrod. “We have been talking about running with confidence and the girls raced with confidence in this race. It was fun to watch that happen.”

Leading the boys “We ran really well and are showing signs of looking like a good cross country team,” said Viking boys’ coach Brad Johansen.

The boys had an average time of 17:49, and put four runners in the top 15. Grant Zilka led Decorah to the finish line in 17:14.24, to take fourth place, while Garrett See claimed the 10th spot in 17:45.93. In See’s heels was Henry Weis in 11th, posting a time of 17:49.72.

Taking 14th in 18:02.00 was Landyn Hook with Oliver Bollinger completing the team score in 16th place in 18:10.98.

Others racing in the varsity 5K were Thomas Hammel (17th, 18:18.05) and Liam Huang (19th, 18:27.82).

D’mitry Lesser led the junior varsity runners to the finish line in second place in 18:28.96, to help lift the JV to

Running in the varsity race Tuesday, Russell Nieman finished 26th in 19:18.57 at Waukon. the victory with 23 points.

Trojan runners Russell Nieman was the lone varsity runner for Turkey Valley, coming home 26th in 19:18.57. In the boys’ junior varsity race, Bode Balk toured the course in 21:03.21, good for 29th place. Avery Franzen was 58th to cross the finish line with a time of 22:50.28, while Nicolas Bernharnd completed the race in 30:52.11, in 92nd place.

Two girls were on the course in junior varsity action as well with freshman Bella Stika breaking the tape in 22:22.59.

Hazel Nieman garnered a 15th place finish in 24:16.90.

Tu r k e y Va l l e y will recognize three individuals as Hall of Fame inductees at Keith O’Connell Bill Burke Jerry Winter halftime of Friday’s football game versus Clarksville.

Those being honored include Keith O’Connell, Turkey Valley’s first superintendent in 1960; Bill Burke who drove bus for Turkey Valley for over 50 years and Jerry Winter, a three-sport star athlete who graduated from Turkey Valley in 1972.

See the Sept. 26 Driftless Journal for their complete biographies and photos from the ceremony.

TV netters pick up first UIC win

Silvercrest champs named Silvercrest hosted their annual Men’s Club Championship Sunday, Aug. 27. The course was stressed and dry due the summer drought, but the weather was a perfect 78 degrees with low wind. Due to recent watering, the greens were receptive and rolling faster than they had all season.

Seventeen participants played 18-holes of stroke play to determine final 9-hole pairings for the championship.

Scratch scores were used to determine the leaderboard outcome. Round one was played from the white tees and rounds two and three were played from the blue tees for those under 60; those with 60 and over played red, white tees.

After the completion of 27 holes in the Championship Standings Men’s Division the scratch score results and placing were as follows: 1st, Todd

Neal (41-36-28=105); 2nd, Mike Huinker (39-38-36=113); 3rd, Dave Noack (39-39-39=117); 4th, Jesse Quandahl (44-3838=120); and 5th, Tom Hovey (39-35-47=121).

The handicap division was decided after 18 holes. The winner was Andy Rix with a scratch score of 81 adjusted score 71.

The Women’s Club Championship was hosted Wednesday, Aug. 2, and was flighted.

Earning first in the first flight was Alyce Schaller with a pair of 46 rounds. Deb Rima tallied rounds of 51 and 44 to finish second in the first flight. Winning the second flight was Connie White (56-52) with Susie McConnell as the runner-up.

Kasen Tyler was the junior club champion in the 10-15 age group while Ben Bockman was the winner of the 16-21 age group.

Receiving a serve in a recent home contest is Mariah Throndson as fellow senior and libero Halle Weber looks on.

(Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz) It wasn’t the way the Turkey Valley volleyball team (3-10, 1-2 UIC) wanted to start the week with a loss Monday; however, the Trojans rebounded with an easy victory over Kee Tuesday night.

Monday, the Trojans traveled to Gilbertville for non-conference action against Class 1A No. 9 Don Bosco (8-8), dropping the match 3-1. Set scores were 14-25, 25-20, 14-25 and 19-25.

“The girls played very well against a solid team,” said interim volunteer coach Tammy Vrzak. “Maici (Weber) did a good job mixing up the sets and utilizing all the hitters. The back row dug up multiple hits to give us a chance to go back at the Dons. The scores might not

SW battles NFV for conference lead • TRIMMING

Katrina Hageman takes a swing in a recent game and had 14 kills Tuesday against NFV. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz) The South Winn volleyball team (8-9, 2-1 UIC) traveled to West Union on Tuesday night for a big matchup with North Fayette Valley (6-4, 3-0 UIC) for the lead in the Upper Iowa Conference.

It was the Warriors jumping out early, putting NFV in tough

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spots with outstanding serving and solid swings. South Winn dominated the first set winning 25-14. In the second set, NFV settled in and it was a back and forth affair with NFV pulling out the close 25-22 set win. That momentum would carry to the final two sets with NFV going on big runs early that the Warriors couldn’t shut off to win 25-15 and 25-19. The Warriors nearly mounted a comeback in the fourth set with a long service run by Abby Wagner but it came up short.

“We knew going in this was going to be a tough matchup with NFV’s size up front and strong offensive game. We really came out on top of our game in that first set, but a lot of credit to NFV for settling in with their serve receive and defense after set one. It felt like a conference championship type of environment and thanks to fans on both sides for giving a great experience for the players on the court,” said Coach Alex Smith.

The Warriors hammered out 30 kills on 136 attack attempts with 26 assists, 57 digs, five total blocks, 12 ace serves and a serving performance of 74-for81. Katrina Hageman pounded 14 kills and had 18 digs in the contest to go with four aces

and served 12-for-13. Wagner provided four kills, seven digs and was 15-for-16 at the service line.

The Warriors host Kee High tonight (Thursday, Sept. 21) for another UIC matchup starting with the freshman squad at 5 p.m. The junior varsity and varsity will follow. Saturday, Sept.

23, South Winn will compete in a tournament in Decorah starting at 8:30 a.m.

show it, but these girls are coming together as a team well.”

Back on the court 24 hours later, the Trojans came together in Lansing against Kee High (28, 1-2 UIC) to sweep the Hawks in three sets, 25-12, 25-9 and 25-9.

“This was a good way to end a long playing streak. Serving was great with only one missed serve, and Annika Bodensteiner came through strong on the hitting line,” noted Coach Vrzak.

Individual stats for either match were unavailable at press time.

Turkey Valley has the remainder of this week off from competition and will turn its focus to league play as the Trojans are at MFL MarMac Tuesday, Sept. 26.

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Girls’ varsity team results 1. Decorah 38; 2. Waukon 73; 3.

Crestwood 95; 4. North Fayette Valley 99; 5. Osage 117; 6. MFL MarMac 134; 7. New Hampton 146

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