Recycle, reuse, raise money Cross-country teams partner with GotSneakers organization
The Decorah High School boys and girls cross-country teams are partnering with GotSneakers, a zero-waste sneaker recycling organization, to offer an environmentally-friendly way to recycle used shoes, raise funds and help others in need. Full article in the August 22 Decorah Leader and online at decorahleader.com.
Pictured here are DHS boys cross-country runners (from left to right) Clarence Nimrod, Landyn Hook, Beau Newhouse and Mitchell Stemper pack up the bags of donated athletic shoes. Cross-country athletes are accepting athletic footwear in any condition for the fundraising project. Non-athletic shoes are not acceptable. (Decorah Leader photos by Roz Weis)
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EXPERIENCE THE DRIFTLESS BINGO 2024 ENDS 9/7
HOW TO PLAY
Commemorating Decorah’s 175th Anniversary
The Decorah Leader along with more than eighty businesses are pleased to present a special 22-page
Washington Street, Suite 4, Decorah. The digital version will be available at DecorahLeader. com beginning Wednesday, August 28.
The Iowa Driftless Chapter
Decorah Fish Hatchery — located along Trout Run Creek — and have the option to fish many of the coldwater trout streams in northeast Iowa. For the classic, two-person team tournaments will participate in a semi-virtual “catch, photo, release” competition and will use the online platform Fish Donkey App. Team’s may register for a fee of $200 — $100 per person — which includes an registration, dinner, drink tickets and more. This format will allow anglers to explore different waterways of their choosing, spread pres-
DECORAH
Iowa Driftless Classic
fishing tournament set for next month
sure over a larger geographic area and ensure safe handling of the fish. County trout fishing guides with detailed stream maps and descriptions are available upon request.
The target fish for this event will be rainbow, brown and brook trout with bonuses for teams able to capture all three species. Prizes include more than $3,500 worth of non-cash prizes such as fishing rods, reels, and fly boxes loaded with flies.
Event proceeds will support the Iowa Driftless Chapter of Trout Unlimited, which plans to use funds raised by the tournament for in-stream habitat improvements, outreach and education events, as well as expanding public fishing access on trout streams throughout northeast Iowa.
For more information, a full list of rules or tournament registration, visit www.iowadriftlessclassic.com.
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NOW HIRING
OPERATOR
CLASSIFIEDS
Street operator
Decorah Community Schools needs Director of Buildings & Grounds
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
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.
AND FOUND
• 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.
• Meets with district administrators to assess each building’s needs, projects, and priorities.
• Develops recommendations for capital outlay needs and requirements.
• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or a two-year college or technical school certification or degree.
• Trade school training in HVAC, facility management, or related areas.
• Fundamentals, concepts, and processes of planning and contracting out major renovation and new construction projects.
• District administrative policies and procedures (i.e., purchasing, HR, accounting, records, and data retention requirements).
• Grounds equipment, e.g., mowers, snow plows, blowers, and forklifts.
• Custodial equipment, techniques, and supplies.
• Federal and state health and safety codes and regulations.
• Building and construction codes and requirements.
• Office administrative and recordkeeping principles, practices, and requirements pertaining to assignment.
• The ability to transport self among district buildings
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 work, or related occupation. Familiarity with maps, engineering plans, blueprints and utility markings. Position is subject to post-offer physical 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, IA, 52101 or mohara@decorah.iowa.gov. Applications will be received until position is filled, with first review of applications 4:00 PM, August 23, 2024. M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA Employer.
Candidates must be at least 14 years old and available to work select weekday hours, between 8:30am3:30pm. 10-19 hours/week available at $10.50/hr,
‘The spirit of a community’
Beth Rotto hosts fiddles and fiddlers exhibit at
Vesterheim
Regional folk music fans likely recognize Beth Hoven Rotto as the fiddler in the famed folk band Foot-Notes, and for the next nine months, Rotto is putting her favorite instrument on display at Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum in Decorah — in an exhibit entitled “Hand Me Down the Fiddle: Norwegian Fiddlers, Fiddles and Fiddle Tunes in the Upper Midwest.” The exhibit is open through May 18, 2025.
Full article in the August 22 Decorah Leader and online at decorahleader.com.
The monthly Cherry Grove Cowboy Church service will be held Sunday, Sept. 1 with music beginning at 5:30 p.m. and the service at 6 p.m.
Cowboy Church is nondenominational and another way of spreading God’s message through music. The service includes a mix of country, Christian country, cowboy and southern Gospel and bluegrass music. Musicians are always welcome and should contact Cindy Seabright at seabright.cindy@gmail.com or 507272-1682 one week prior to the first Sunday-of-the-month service. The Cherry Grove United Methodist Church is located at 18183 160th Street, in the small community of Cherry Grove, rural Spring Valley, Minnesota. Cherry Grove Church is handicap accessible. All are welcome. Refreshments and fellowship will follow the service.
Beth Hoven Rotto stands next to the “Black Fiddle” display at her “Hand Me Down the Fiddle” exhibit at the Vesterheim museum in Decorah. Legend has it unfortunate events, including untimely passings, always happen after the Black Fiddle is played, although no such bad luck has followed modern-time performances with the legendary instrument.
(Decorah Leader photo by Zach Jensen)
scheduled for Sept. 5
Luther’s 2024 Hall of Fame Class announced
Decorah schools to host open houses, forums regarding proposed new elementary school
Festina family paying it forward through annual kickball tourney Blood
Degree in Engineering, and/ or equivalent quality engineering experience in the manufacturing of fasteners, to be determined by management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of fastener manufacturing and fastener specifications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic statistical quality tools (SPC, capability studies, histograms, R&R, root cause analysis, corrective action process) and 8D problem solving techniques.
• Practical understanding of ISO/ IATF16949, ISO14001 and PPAP requirements.
• Experience with the Kaizen continuous improvement, 6Sigma, 5s of manufacturing and quality processes.
• Computer literacy in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Minitab.
Preferred Skills:
• Knowledge and experience of software programs of Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams.
• Knowledge and experience of ERP systems (QAD, JDE).
• American Society for Quality Certification (CQE).
• Completion of courses in Statistics and Sampling.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
Benefits:
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance • 401(k)
• Vacation 3 weeks pro-rated • 12 paid holidays
• Discounts on tools, appliances, etc.
Apply online at the Stanley Engineered Fastening website on the careers page. Location: Decorah, IA • Position title: Quality Engineer https://sbdinc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Stanley_Black_ Decker_Career_Site/job/Decorah-IA-United-States/ Quality-Engineer_REQ-1000030125
AUCTION CALENDAR
of rural Waukon, enjoyed some Mabe’s Pizza during last week’s Lawn Chair Night on Washington Street in Decorah. The final concert of the season is Aug. 29, with a “welcome back to Luther” event featuring Driftless Jazz at 6 p.m. on Washington Street. (Decorah Leader photo by Zach Jensen)
New Minowa Players holds auditions for “Twelve Angry Men”
Auditions for the New Minowa Players production of “Twelve Angry Men” will be held 6-8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 30 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 31, at the New Minowa Players Theatre, 906 South Mill St., Decorah. Those auditioning are welcome to come as they are able during those time periods. Prospective cast members should be prepared to perform a monologue, and they may be asked to perform a cold reading of selections from the script.
Callbacks, if needed, will be held at 1 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 1. Audition sign-up is available at newminowaplayers.org/events/ twelve-angry-men. All individuals age 18 and older are welcome to audition, regardless of gender identity/expression.
Casting will be based on suit-
ability for character. In a tiny, sweltering room, 12 jurors sit around a table to decide the fate of a 19-year-old boy who has been charged with the murder of his father in what seems to be an open-and-shut case. When push comes to shove, one juror stands in defiance against the rest and dissents, arguing for the possibility of the boy’s innocence. One by one, viewers discover that each juror is burdened with memories and prejudices that may taint their perspective. Rehearsals for the production will begin the week of Sept. 9, and performances will be at 7 p.m. Nov. 7-9 and 2 p.m. Nov. 10.
Questions may be directed to the production’s director Alexander Rosenow at 651-380-6398 or arosenow13@gmail.com
