Free health tests, county trivia and ‘Be the Match’ sampling at Allamakee Co. Fair
Visitors to this year’s Veterans Memorial Hospital fair booth will be invited to play Allamakee County trivia and participate in free health screenings. Booth visitors ages 18-40 will also be invited to participate in “Be the Match” stem cell sampling. The “Be the Match” stem cell sampling is
quick, easy, painless and can truly save a life. As always, Veterans Memorial Hospital will have a medical kit available for any first aid emergencies which might occur on the fairgrounds. The hospital booth will be located inside the fairgrounds pavilion building.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Winneshiek County is hosting a farmland leasing meeting at 1:30 p.m., Aug. 22, at the Winneshiek County Extension Office in Decorah. The annual meeting is offered to address questions that landowners, tenants or other interested individuals have about leasing farmland. The average reported in the 2024 cash rental survey for the state is $279 per acre of corn and soybeans and is the first time rates have not increased in five years.
Topics will include land values and cash rent trends, cost of production, methods for determining a fair rental rate, legislative updates regarding leases and communicating with tenants or landlords. For more information or to register, call 563-382-2949.
Growing Hope Globally will
their
Summer Celebration in Northeast Iowa Aug. 2-3, hosted by the Winneshiek County Community of Hope and Allamakee County Corner of Hope Growing Projects. The event is a way to recognize and celebrate the contributions of communities across the United States who continue to give locally and make a glob-
al difference. Activities will include a Friday afternoon tour of the Northeast Iowa Dairy and Agricultural Center in Calmar; a Friday evening dinner and auction at the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds in Decorah; and a Saturday morning and afternoon event at Zion United Church of Christ in Waukon, which will feature videos and speak-
ers from the programs Growing Hope Globally supports, opportunities to learn more about Growing Projects and more. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required at GrowingHopeGlobally.org/event/summer-celebration-2024. For more information, call 509-494-9850.
MONDAY, JULY 22 - Lots begin closing at 4:30 p.m. Online Only Quality Household Furniture, Decor, & Collectible. Sweeney Auction Service, Waukon IA, 563-568-2464, www.sweeneyauctionservice. com
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6 - 199 Acres M/L Chickasaw County Real Estate Auction. Sostak Farms LLC, Fredericksburg, IA Sweeney Auction Service, Waukon IA, 563-568-2464, www.sweeneyauctionservice. com
TUESDAY, AUGUST 20Machinery Consignment Auction, Call now to consign 563568-2464. Sweeney Auction Service, Waukon IA, 563-5682464, www.sweeneyauctionservice.com
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24Farm Retirement Auction, Neverest Farms, Gerald & Christine Moellers, 2701 310th Ave., Ridgeway, IA. Sweeney Auction Service, Waukon IA, 563568-2464, www.sweeneyauctionservice.com
Winneshiek County Secondary Roads will be accepting applications for the full-time position of Parts Manager/ Mechanic at the office of the Winneshiek County Engineer, 201 W Main St, Decorah, IA 52101. Class A CDL with medical card are required at application. Applications and job description are available at the Engineers Office and www.winneshiekcounty.org/ jobs.html. Applications are due July 12, 2024 at 4pm or until position is filled. EOE
to become comfortable and integrated into the community and giving caregivers a break. Hours are very flexible and can be worked around class schedules, other jobs and activities. Please call Quality Choices @ 319-283-1474 or email Qci283@trxinc.com for more information.
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mini reunion! Special thanks to the ER team and Dr. Cooper who provided expert care. We are very fortunate to have such excellent hospital staff in here Decorah! I am forever grateful! Sincerely, Marv Cooper. 29-1-J-pd-15
The chicken wing – perhaps the ultimate North American pub food – a game day staple during the tailgate or at the
While most commonly deepfried, the chicken wing is a go-to for the backyard chef stationed at their grill. Cooking wings on the grill allows for more versatility, both in how the wings are cooked and the flavours that can be infused into them. Try a few of these options for your next tailgate gathering.
Note: When cooking chicken wings, make sure they are thoroughly cooked with an internal temperature of 165°F.
Coating the wings in olive oil and seasoning with salt and pepper is simple, but delicious. To add a little crisp to the wings, the night before cooking toss them in a combo of baking powder (2 Tbsp) and salt (2 tsp) and let them rest overnight (uncovered) in the fridge. Before grilling toss the wings in a mixture of paprika (2 tsp) and a tsp each of salt, pepper and sugar.
Give wings a bit of a kick with a Buffalo Dry Rub: mix ¾ Tbsp light brown sugar, ½ Tbsp of kosher salt, 11/2 Tbsp of onion powder, ½ tsp cayenne powder, ½ Tbsp smoked paprika, ¾ Tbsp chili powder, ¼ tsp dried thyme, ¼ tsp dried oregano, ¾ tsp cumin, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp dried mustard powder and ¼ tsp black pepper. Toss wings in the mixture and let sit for 2 hours to overnight.
For the adventurous, try a Cambodian turmeric and black pepper marinade. Place the wings in a large food bag and add 40 grams fresh grated turmeric root, 3 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 Tbsp fish sauce, 3 tsp fresh ground black peppercorns, 3 cloves crushed garlic and 10 lime leaves finely chopped (or 2 Tbsp lime juice). Seal the
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig recently announced that 20 Iowa dairies across 12 counties have been awarded Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grants to increase on-farm dairy processing, incorporate labor saving technology and expand the availability of Iowa dairy products for consumers to enjoy.
The cost-share grants are helping dairies invest in pasteurization equipment, processing space, packaging and bottling products, robots, health monitoring, automated feeding systems, cleaning assistance and more. With the legislative intent of assisting smaller, permitted/inspected dairies and farmers, grant awardees must be located in Iowa, have fewer than 50 employees, and be in good standing with pertinent regulatory agencies.
Eligible grant requests totaling $2,670,191.50 were received from 50 dairies.
Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grants awarded April 18 include the following driftless area projects:
• Country View Dairy, Hawkeye: $6,750. Introduce conveyor belt and rotary packoff turntable to more efficiently package products.
• WW Homestead Dairy, Waukon: $11,250. Purchase new cheese curd mill to expand their frozen breaded cheese curd line.
• A&J Farms, Fort Atkinson: $17,180.63. OptiDuo Feed Pusher.
• Enyart Dairy, Postville:
$13,337.50. Juno Flex Feed Pusher.
• Piggott Hills Farm, Waukon: $10,490. SCR Cow Health Monitoring System.
• Prairie Star Farm, Waukon: $42,000. Lely Discovery Collectors.
bag and give it a good squish to evenly coat the chicken in the spices. Let it sit in the fridge for a few hours, or overnight. Let the grill warm up to medium-high heat (about 350°F), then place the wings directly over the flame. But don’t stray too far – the fat dripping off the meat can cause flare ups. Flip the wings once and cook until the skin is crisp but not charred. Smoking wings: Hickory or cherry wood pairs nicely with poultry; soak wood chips before adding them to a smoker box and preheat the grill to 250°F with the burner under the box. Cook the wings on indirect heat around 2 to 2-and-a-half hours. Finish on medium-high heat to crisp the wings for one to 2 minutes per side, basting with your sauce of choice as you go.
A honey siracha sauce is sticky and delicious. Heat a saucepan with 2 Tbsp of sesame oil over low heat. Bloom a ¼-inch grated cube of ginger and four cloves of garlic until fragrant, then add sriracha (3 Tbsp), honey (6 Tbsp), lime juice (1 Tbsp) and soy sauce (2 Tbsp). Bring to a simmer. Mix 2 Tbsp each of cornstarch and water, adding them to the simmering sauce, stirring until the sauce has thickened.
For a more traditional approach, a Bourbon Barbecue Sauce is a delight. In a medium saucepan, sauté half of a finely minced onion, four cloves of minced garlic and ¾ cup of bourbon. Simmer for 10 minutes or until onions are translucent. Then add 2 cups of ketchup, ½ tsp of pepper, ½ Tbsp salt, ¼ cup tomato paste, 1/3 cup of cider vinegar, 2 Tbsp of liquid smoke flavouring, ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce, ½ cup packed brown sugar and 1/3 tsp (or to taste) of hot pepper sauce. Simmer at least 5 minutes.
