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Waukon Golf and Country Club held a four-gal best shot invitational golf tournament on Monday, June 24. A committee of Barb Hanson, Nancy Einck and Linda DeBuhr chose a “Pink Out” theme to raise funds for breast cancer awareness and prevention. Chris Weymiller shared her recent breast cancer diagnosis and journey with the group. A total of 60 golfers from the tristate area enjoyed the golf and fundraising activities. A $500 donation was presented to the Veterans Memorial Hospital Radiology Department for the mammography fund. A four-generation family team won the championship flight with a score of 66. Pictured are Brenna Bodensteiner, age 18, her mother Amy Bodensteiner, age 46, her grandmother Cathy Angel, age 72, and her great-grandmother JoAnn Peake, age 92. (Submitted)

The colorful 2024 Nordic Fest programs are hot off the presses. Among those providing administrative support for the fest throughout the year are Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jessica Rilling (right) and Alyssa Ritter, Northeast Iowa Resource Conservation and Development. The brochures, which feature a full listing of all the events for the 57th Nordic Fest, are available at the main information center at the Decorah Visitor Center, 507 W. Water St. (Photo by Roz Weis)

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The Allamakee County Fair held last week

After 30 years with local manufacturer Gemini, Carol Hanson is retiring.

The annual county fair is an opportunity for youth to showcase the hard work they’ve been doing for the majority of the year leading up to the fair. It’s not just ribbons the youth take with them. The 4-H program is known for helping youth build life skills and prepare them to be workforce-ready community leaders through the work they do as part of their fair projects and other efforts.

Brinnly Rea of Lansing smiles during the beef show on Friday, July 19 at the Allamakee County Fair.

Carol Hanson, FCO/Plastics/Pronto Manufacturing Specialist, is retiring on July 19 after 30 years at Gemini.

Carol began her journey at Gemini in 1994, where she was working in D1 with Shell letters. After about two years, she moved to D3 where she worked on injected molding and Pronto letters, this is where she spent the bulk of her tenure, working in D3 for about 22 years. When the injection molding operation was moved out of D3, Carol bid into D4 acrylic/laminate and has been there for the past six years.

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Holtan Grouws selected as Skal recipient Skål The 2024 Nordic Fest Grouws of Recipient is Jeni Holtan the Fest Skål Decorah. Organizers said demonstrator individuals who have Recipient is an individual support of the yearly celebration. ed exceptional and continuing has contributed to the spirit and Since 2009, Holtan Grouws a Nordic integral roles – serving as sound of Nordic Fest through Nordic Fest board member for a Dancer director for 10 years, different bands musician — with three years. six-plus years, and as a lineup each of the last 14 — in the festival’s entertainment Nordic Fest in 1996, with Holtan Grouws first experienced sure to see from her parents to make enthusiastic encouragement being unique for noted was group that the Nordic Dancers — a Impressed offerings and traditions. compared to other festivals’ saying yes honoree later found herself from the start, this year’s daughter her following director, to becoming a Nordic Dancers the group. Her daughter Lillian to join Ella’s successful audition of the Nordic Dancer orchestra. Holtan also joined as a member group,” that been a part of “I’m very proud to have and people Dancers really are special, Grouws said. “The Nordic

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County 4-H the said Winneshiek program specialist with Ashley HorState Youth Coordinator Winneshiek County Iowa be just helping Out- gen. “That could University Extension and show or even just Winneshiek somebody the reach office, said to the fair and experiLooping tire tracks in to a dozen 4-H coming lin- County is home the animals.” grass are one of the few children in kin- encing year’s clubs — serving Horgen said the annual coun12th grade gering evidence of this The dergarten through is an opportunity for the Winneshiek County Fair. several chapters ty fair orga- — as well as students to showcase fair ended Saturday, but Farmers of Amer- young Future poured the of they’ve young in the local projects which nizers say the lessons of the during ica who participate work into for a majority fair participants learned year. likely county fair each the week-long event will some exhibitors have “We look Youth last them a lifetime as they necessarily live on 4-H of their that don’t to extoward the next chapter continued on page 3 a farm, but they still get lives. perience showing livestock,” Kendra Crooks, 4-H youth

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RNG, LLC, a Michigan-based sometimes called anaerobic be heated of 55 percent comparenewable natural gas or anaerobic biogas consistingpercent carbon ap- digestion systems methane and 45 ny, submitted the rezoning biogas would to construct digesters.

Wil- dioxide. That be plication and hopes Novilla co-CEOs Jared owned Rural Ridgeway may soon be transported into the biothe new facility on land Mark Hill said the then plant via a memthe home of a new biodigester by Craig Bohr and Deb Storlie, liams and the compa- gas upgrading of 275th proposed facility, would pro- brane, which separates the gasfacility. held near the intersection ny’s second in Iowa, is then injected 9.

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Commission meeting to oxygen-free envi- gas local Biodigester about manure in an All manure from two to the public’s concerns producing renewable transportronment, be would for continued on page 7 to the dairy herds rezoning a piece of property into the proone natural gas, according purpose of constructing Protection ed via pipeline (Sub- the Novilla U.S. Environmental facility in West Branch. biodigesting facility. is a Novilla biodigester

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subscription Hovden breaks 176 ‘Drive harder’: Decorah’s So, thought National Championships. his car on a trailer, I of them, their it,’” between the both ‘That kid will never make garage is filled father, two-stall racing said Les Hovden, Dan’s tires and spare Auto Parts not just with trophies and has who owns the NAPA “But, he’s parts but countless checks.

Decorah’s Dan Hovden and store in Decorah. over-sized winners’ been racing for 16 years, just on done alright.”

“The last few years, I’ve startthe 31-year-old is already The younger Hovden trophies to kids first na2008, been giving my his way to winning his ed racing hobby stock in down in the pit after tional title this year. Hovden and in 2013, he switched to that come “They July the races,” Hovden said. won the B-Mod main event I more. gave USRA B-Mods. out enjoy them a lot 9, during the Summit “My dad used to help event night’s trophy to JackHalverson in Tuesday Weekly Racing Series in Todd and Scott at the Winneshiek Raceway home, and that son Roney.” just his our garage at While many racers are Decorah. The race marked into it,” he said. three got my brother 175th career win, and my brother did, 176th “And, whatever Hovden days later, he earned his too.”

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ISU Extension: Scientists identify gene that could lead to resilient ‘pixie’ corn

A widely-found gene in plants has been newly-identified as a key transporter of a hormone that influences the size of corn. The discovery offers plant breeders a new tool to develop desirable dwarf varieties that could enhance the crop’s resilience and profitability.

A team of scientists led by Iowa State University spent years working to pinpoint the functions of the gene “ZmPILS6”. Now, they have been able to characterize it as an important driver of plant size and architecture, a carrier for an auxin hormone that helps govern growth in roots below ground and shoots, or stalks, above ground. Their findings were published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).

“A hallmark of the current

age of science is that we have all this high-quality genome data, whether for corn or humans or other organisms, and now we have the task of figuring out what the genes actually do,” said Dior Kelley, assistant professor of genetics, development and cell biology at Iowa State, who led the research team.

The group used “reverse genetic screening” (from the gene to traits expressed in the plant), combined with other techniques, as they tracked their gene’s role in corn development. Reverse screens require multiple growing seasons and don’t always work, according to Kelley. It took seven years for her group to thoroughly characterize ZmPILS6 and verify it regulates plant growth.

When “knocked out” of modified, mutant plants, its absence

suppressed root lateral formation and plant height. The research has led to a provisional patent for its potential to be used in breeding programs to create short stature corn that is still highly productive.

“I think of this as ‘pixie’ corn,” Kelley said. “There’s a lot of interest in it for all kinds of reasons, including reduced use of water and nutrients and its ability to withstand high winds.”

As they studied ZmPILS6 in corn, the researchers made another curious finding: The gene seemed to have opposite effects on plant growth than a comparable gene in Arabidopsis, a plant often used as a model for research.

“This was very unexpected,” Kelley said. “It illustrates that plant proteins, which have evolved in different contexts, can behave differently. It emphasizes the need to study

PNAS paper. “Craig was the one to really dig in, to confirm that this gene carries the plant hormone auxin, and it absolutely controls size in corn.”

Kelley calls the new research “foundational” basic research to understand a gene that impacts numerous, complex growth traits, which evolution has conserved through many plants, from algae to maize. “It is also ‘translational,’ in that it links to genetic resources that can be used to improve breeding programs,” she said. “This opens up whole new questions and facets of research for my laboratory.”

This project has been supported by an Agriculture and Food Research Initiative competitive grant through the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture and USDA Hatch start-up funding from Iowa State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

Dior Kelley, assistant professor, genetics, development and cell biology, and doctoral student Craig L. Cowling, in Kelley’s lab. (photo courtesy Whitney Baxter, Iowa State University) genes directly within key crops of interest, rather than thinking we understand them based on how they work in other plants.”

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WinnMed Leadership Provides Clarity to the Recent Change in Mayo Clinic Health System Relationship On June 27, the WinnMed Board of Trustees responded to a notice provided by Mayo Clinic Health System (MCHS) that the current Management Services Agreement (MSA) with WinnMed will not be renewed when it expires on July 1, 2025. Additionally, MCHS had voiced intentions to the WinnMed Board of Trustees to engage in negotiations with WinnMed leaders to develop a modified, long-term Professional Services Agreement, which would take effect in July 2025 for the MCHS physicians who practice at WinnMed. At the June 27 meeting, the WinnMed Board of Trustees voted to appoint Steve Slessor, the chief administrative officer under the MSA, as the new WinnMed chief administrative officer. Slessor accepted their offer and began his WinnMed employment July 3, 2024.

Slessor and Dr. Tom Marquardt, chief medical officer of WinnMed, provide insight and information to patients and the broader region regarding the transition.

What is a Management Services Agreement (MSA) and Professional Services Agreement (PSA)? The MSA is a legal agreement that provides WinnMed management/ business services through Mayo Clinic Health System. The PSA is a legal agreement that provides Mayo Clinic Health System physicians to WinnMed. These agreements have been in place with various amendments since 2005 and are reviewed every three to five years. Mayo Clinic Health System physicians have had a presence in Decorah since 1992.

What does the transition mean for WinnMed? Business strategies are always changing, including in healthcare. The transition opens alternate paths for WinnMed to reach our goals and there are positive opportunities in our future: • Current Mayo Clinic Health System physicians can continue to practice here as they do now

• WinnMed will have full discretion on which specialties we recruit to join our WinnMed practice • WinnMed will have more local control over how we deliver service • WinnMed can broaden its partnerships as opportunities arise • Mayo Clinic will continue to be an important partner for us Why are these agreements changing? The Mayo Clinic Health System strategy is focused on fully owned facilities and medical practices. In fact, the MSA and PSA contracts were the only agreements of these types remaining in the entire Mayo Clinic Enterprise.

WinnMed is owned by the citizens of Winneshiek County and governed by an elected board. The change in agreements allows both organizations to pursue their strategies independently.

Mayo Clinic Health System has openly expressed their appreciation for the high quality of care and

positive patient experience we provide at WinnMed. They have shared their desire for us to be successful and will support us in ways that also align with their strategy.

Is this decision the result of WinnMed’s performance in any area?

No, WinnMed is consistently a high performer in quality, patient satisfaction and employee engagement measures.

MCHS leadership and the WinnMed Board of Trustees have expressed their deep appreciation and respect for the work done here, and the changes in agreements are in no way a reflection of the care we provide.

What will happen with the local physicians?

WinnMed leadership will engage in negotiations with Mayo Clinic Health System regarding the details of a modified PSA. Through the modified PSA or WinnMed employment, there will be attractive options for physicians to remain in Decorah.

What will happen to outreach physicians who see patients at WinnMed? Contracts for outreach services (cardiology, urology, endocrinology, pain management, etc.) are separate contracts from the PSA. Those contracts are not impacted by this change.

Will my insurance be impacted? WinnMed independently contracts with insurance companies.

None of WinnMed’s insurance network contracts are changing, so patients can continue to get care the same way they were previously. Billing for physician services will continue to be done by WinnMed, as it is currently.

Will the employees be affected by this change?

All staff are employed by WinnMed and will retain their status, compensation and benefits. In their daily work, some staff may experience changes in their roles, depending on how their work is integrated with Mayo Clinic Health System.

Will Mayo Clinic Dialysis and the Mayo Clinic Store stay in Decorah? Those services are fully-owned

by Mayo Clinic and simply

lease space from WinnMed. They will remain as is and we are grateful to have both on our campus.

Will the Transforming Tomorrow expansion project continue to move forward? WinnMed is in a strong financial position, and we will continue as planned with Transforming Tomorrow. Our confidence in this is enhanced by Iowa’s recent passing of the Medicaid Direct Payment Program, which infuses new funds into our bottom line.

What negatives may come from this? We expect the biggest challenge will be recruitment of future physicians. WinnMed will add local recruitment resources and work with national recruitment companies to find top candidates to bring to our community. We know, though, that the Mayo Clinic name was certainly a draw, and this will no longer be a selling point for our open positions.

What positives may come from this? With local control, we can increase our responsiveness to our communities and local needs. We will be able to bring in new care models, be able to discern the specialties we offer and tap into resources and new partnerships that may help us reach our strategic goals in new ways.

Will the WinnMed name and new brand change? No, our recently updated name and brand will remain in place.

Slessor says, “Even as an administrator, I am fully aware that what the community cares about is not contracts related to how the hospital is managed, but rather the relationship with their clinician and the quality of care they receive. We fully expect that through a variety of options, none of that will need to change. We have a wonderful team of 600 plus employees and physicians that are here ready to provide high quality care and services as you have come to expect. While our path may be altered by this change, we still have many paths to success open to us and are confident we have the team and culture to continue to move this organization forward. My decision to join WinnMed as a direct employee through this change was an easy one due to this team, this community, and our future opportunities.

Dr. Marquardt comments, “As a Mayo physician in this community for nearly 20 years, I can speak for myself and my colleagues that this is home. As a practice, it is our intent to continue to provide the same level of care and services our community is used to.

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The Hospice Memorial Ride was held in June and was a great success, raising over $20,000. We had a wonderful turnout for the ride and others who came to give a donation or just to have breakfast and show their support. On behalf of the WinnMed Hospice team, we would like to thank you for your support this year. It turned out to be a beautiful day and we received many wonderful comments and

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Jeanne Gullekson This luxury home offers a blend of modern comfort and historic charm, nestled in the picturesque town of Decorah. Situated in a historic area and boasting new construction, it combines the allure of traditional architecture with contemporary amenities.

From its prime location, just steps away from the serene Phelps Park and the scenic Trout Run Trail, residents enjoy easy access to nature while being within a quick walk to downtown amenities. Inside, the home exudes quality craftsmanship with solid wood floors and stairs, custom cabinetry, and granite countertops throughout, including in the luxurious bathrooms. Crown molding adds a touch of elegance, while the butler’s pantry and amazing laundry room with a large sink and island enhance functionality. The master bedroom is a sanctuary with ample closets and a full bath, offering privacy and comfort. Oodles of storage space are cleverly integrated throughout the home, including in the ICF basement walls and cold storage room with its own refrigeration unit. Unique features such as a recycled redwood front door, living room lights from the 1900s, and iridescent amber slag glass panel lights from Boston add character and history to the living spaces. Recycled pine and walnut floors complement the ambiance, while a Rumsford fireplace in the living room creates warmth and charm. For practicality and convenience, the home is equipped with in-floor geothermal heating on all three floors, a reverse osmosis water system, and a whole-house generator by Gen-rac.

Relaxation is further ensured with a sauna and an above-ground pool, providing both luxury and leisure opportunities. With nearly an acre of land within city limits, this property offers a rare combination of space, sophistication, and historic allure, making it a unique and highly desirable residence in Decorah.

903 Park Street, Decorah

Experience the charm of history and modern luxury in this captivating 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom red clay brick home, known as the Cooley-Whitney House and listed on the National Historic Registry. Nestled in the Broadway Phelps Park Historic District, the home features a large wrap-around porch that leads into a foyer showcasing historic fixtures alongside modern renovations compliant with State Department guidelines. The main floor includes a living room with a bay window, a dining room perfect for entertaining, a state-of-the-art kitchen with a butler’s pantry, and a versatile guest room with a Murphy bed. The second Sarah Zbornik floor boasts a luxurious primary suite, two additional 563.379.1292 bedrooms, a laundry room, and flexible space for an office or family room. The lower level provides extra space for a family room, workshop, or art studio.

Outdoor amenities include a 2-car attached garage and a secluded fenced backyard. Located just one block from Phelps Park and close to downtown, this historic gem at 305 Grove Street is a unique and beautiful Joe Gavle property in Decorah. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a563.379.6031 kind property, call your agent today!

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Nestled atop 6 acres overlooking Canoe Creek Valley and the expansive Upper Iowa Valley, this picturesque property offers a breathtaking view spanning nearly 20 miles of Iowa countryside. Ideal for horse enthusiasts, the estate features a spacious 60 x 80 shed complete with a tack room, a 50’ round pen, and convenient amenities such as water, electricity, and a heated livestock waterer. Surrounding the building site, vinyl lifetime white fencing adds a touch of charm and durability. Located just 6 miles northeast of Decorah, accessibility is enhanced with minimal gravel roads, ensuring convenience without sacrificing tranquility. Families will appreciate the practicality of the school bus stopping directly at the driveway, simplifying daily routines. The heart of the property is a 3-4 bedroom, 3-bath home boasting over 3200 square feet of living space. Designed with an open floor plan, the home exudes comfort and functionality. Newly added features include a roof, granite kitchen counters, sink, faucet, and backsplash, enhancing both aesthetics and functionality. The master bedroom offers a serene retreat with a spacious walk-in closet and a luxurious bath featuring a tiled shower and jet tub.

Ample storage throughout the home ensures every item finds its place seamlessly.

Outside, the property invites leisure and recreation with unparalleled views of sunrises and sunsets. Expand your gardening or landscaping endeavors with ample space for greenery and outdoor activities. A low-maintenance TREX deck provides the perfect vantage point to soak in the beauty of the surroundings, where birdsong complements the peaceful ambiance. This property represents not just a home, but a lifestyle—a place where natural beauty meets practical comfort, ideal for creating lasting memories and enjoying the serene rhythm of countryside living.

2900 Middle Sattre Rd., Decorah • $815,000

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Welcome to this beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house located near downtown Decorah. This charming home features a large, updated kitchen perfect for any cooking enthusiast. The primary bedroom includes a luxurious en suite bathroom for your convenience and privacy. Start your day with a cup of coffee or unwind in the evening with your favorite beverage on the covered front porch. The location is ideal, just a few blocks away from the serene Phelps Park and hiking trails. Upstairs, you’ll find two additional bedrooms, providing ample space for family or guests.

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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has announced that the Fort Atkinson State Preserve is once again open to the public. The site was closed this spring to repair several of the historic structures at the preserve.

“The project went well,” said Iowa DNR District Supervisor Detra Dettmann. “The improvements on the building we were most concerned about, the Northeast Blockhouse, is especially impressive. The contractor literally disassembled part of two walls, tracked each stone that was removed, and rebuilt it, putting each stone back into its original relative position.”

The Friends of Fort Atkinson and Iowa DNR are planning to host a public event to celebrate the success of the project.

Dettman said the event may be held closer to the annual Fort Atkinson Rendezvous which is scheduled for Sept. 28-29, 2024.

In the meantime, members of the public can enjoy the site at their leisure. The Fort Atkinson Preserve is open daily yearround from 4:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Fort Atkinson is a nationally-significant military post from the 1840s, which is now managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources as a state preserve. For information, visit www.iowadnr.gov and search for Fort Atkinson Preserve.

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