24th Annual Ossian Fest
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Parking will be available, with regular Earl Bus rides from WinnMed parking lots to the event
For information, call the WinnMed Marketing and Communications Department at 563-382-2911 or email communityrelations@winmedical.org.
Street operator
The City of Decorah Street Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Street Operator. Minimum qualifications include high school diploma or equivalent. Valid driver’s license with Class B CDL and airbrake endorsement (must obtain within one month of hire). Minimum of one year of experience in maintenance, construction, repair
or
occupation. Familiarity with maps, engineering plans, blueprints and utility markings. Position is subject to post-offer
examination including drug testing, background and motor vehicle records check. Starting pay range up to $25.89 per hour Competitive benefit package offered. Application and complete job description may be obtained at the City Clerk’s office, Decorah Municipal Center, 400 Claiborne Drive or online at www.decorahia.org. For more information call 563382-3651. Return city application to: City of Decorah, Attn: Michael O’Hara, Public Works Director, PO Box 138,
Decorah Community Schools needs Director of Buildings & Grounds
Veteran EEO/AA Employer.
Manages and supervises all district building and grounds personnel directly or through designated lead positions.
• Determines work priorities, plans organizational structure and functions within positions of buildings and grounds.
• Initiates recruitment; screens, interviews, and selects department personnel.
• Initiates all department personnel actions, including evaluations, transfers, promotions, demotions, discipline, and dismissal decisions of department staff.
• Secures and oversees the recruitment and selection of seasonal department personnel. Oversees staff development activities and training sessions.
• Conducts staff meetings with building heads and coordinators. Plans, recommends, and implements strategies and programs to accomplish department objectives.
• Formulates and establishes procedures and preventive maintenance schedules/programs.
• Plans and coordinates the district’s new construction and land development activities.
• Monitors and serves as a liaison between the district and contractors, consultants, and architects.
• Plans and oversees the implementation of remodeling projects, renovations, or major repair projects.
• Determines and monitors district-wide maintenance needs, requirements, and priorities.
Establishes maintenance, groundskeeping, security, and custodial requirements for each facility in the district.
• Inspects all school buildings and grounds regularly to determine needs, custodial/maintenance requirements, and security requirements.
• Monitors building projects and maintenance schedules to assure department standards and schedules.
• Implements security improvements.
• Responds to police reports of vandalism. Directs grounds activities and functions
• Oversees the preparation and care of playing fields.
• Coordinates the plowing of snow and maintenance activities of all district parking lots and drives.
• Oversees the servicing, repair, and replacement of grounds equipment. Oversees all safety and environmental programs throughout the district to assure all sites and facilities are environmentally safe.
• Serves as the District’s right-to-know coordinator.
• Monitors and oversees all material abatement and air quality testing, removal, or improvement activities.
• Plans and oversees all Health and Safety projects.
• Reviews, updates, revises, and communicates Emergency and Crisis Management Plans.
Oversees and monitors all repair, lubrication, and cleaning of mechanical systems throughout the district, including heating plants, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, air handling, and circulation units.
• Monitors department logs and records of service, repair, and maintenance.
• Monitors building energy usage.
• Visually inspects building mechanical equipment. Plans, develops, recommends, and monitors the approved budget for Buildings and Grounds.
• Determines staffing needs and requirements.
• Develops recommendations for capital outlay needs and requirements. ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Meets with district administrators to assess each building’s needs, projects, and priorities.
• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or a two-year college or technical school certification or
Full-Time Custodians
Decorah Public Library expands Spanish language collection with grant funds
Decorah Public Library’s Children’s and Young Adults Department was recently awarded a grant from the Depot Outlet to build a Spanish language collection for youth. The grant supports a project to expand cultural inclusivity and break down language barriers.
Additional funds have been provided by the Baker Family Fund and Friends of the Decorah Public Library.
“We are so grateful to the
Depot for helping us provide resources to our Spanish-speaking library users,” said Children’s and Young Adult Librarian Sophie Nall, “Reading is not only educational, but should be enjoyed freely as a leisure activity. Everyone deserves access to books in their native language.”
The project is a branch of DPL’s efforts to provide more resources to Spanish–speakers in the community, including plans for bilingual signage and library communications, as well as programming and activities for
To learn
and to
families. The new collection is expected to contain books for all ages, including Spanish picture books, graphic novels, middle grade and young adult fiction. Requests for specific books may be made through the library catalogue or in person at the library.
FINAL WEEKS TO QUALIFY DRIFTLESS BINGO 2024
GAME ENDS SEPTEMBER 6
ALL PLAYERS WHO EARN A BINGO ARE ENTERED INTO THE PRIZE DRAWING IN SEPTEMBER!
Sneak peek at prizes
HOW TO PLAY
Send in a selfie having your “Driftless Experience” at each establishment on the bingo card. Bonus entries if you show us what you bought there!!
• Earn a BINGO by completing five squares in a row (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal). Submit your entry by emailing five photos corresponding to the BINGO squares to be entered in the prize drawing from the Driftless Journal and our local partners. Earn a BLACKOUT by completing all 25 squares.
• All photos (five for BINGO, 25 for BLACKOUT) must be emailed to contest@ driftlessjournal. com by 9/6/24 at 5:00 p.m. to be entered into the Grand Prize Drawing. See official rules at: driftlessjournal.com.
Submit your photos by Sept. 6
TUESDAY, AUGUST 20
- Machinery Consignment Auction, Call now to consign 563-568-2464. Sweeney Auction Service, Waukon IA, 563568-2464, www.sweeneyauctionservice.com
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22
- Online auction closes August 22, Summer guns, ammo and sporting auction. Kramer Auction Service, kramersales. com, 608-326-8108.
SATURDAY, AUGUST
24 - Farm Retirement Auction, Neverest Farms, Gerald & Christine Moellers, 2701 310th Ave., Ridgeway, IA. Sweeney Auction Service, Waukon IA, 563-568-2464, www.sweeneyauctionservice. com
SATURDAY, AUGUST 31
- Real Estate and Household
203 W. Main St., Waukon, Virgil Opfer estate, owner. Monroe Auction Service, 563380-1676.
All players entering a bingo get a “Experience the Driftless” shirt while supplies last!
ArtHaus, Decorah
