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Thank You

As we approach Veterans Day, Nov. 11, we thank you for your bravery, sacrifice and dedication

VETERANS

John Juve shares experiences from his tour in the Vietnam War inside page 6 & 7

John Juve of Decorah answered Uncle Sam’s call to Vietnam on Nov. 27, 1967, and by May of 1968, as one of the newer members of the United States Army’s 25th Infantry Division, he was searching the Viet Cong’s famous underground tunnels at Cu Chi — 30 miles north of Saigon — with nothing but a pistol and a flashlight.

In the photo at right, Juve talks with his “Commo Chief,” who took over for Juve after his tour in Vietnam ended. (Submitted photos)

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The Decorah Elks Club will host a series of Musician Mingles. The events serve as free a monthly opportunity for area musicians to participate in an open jam session, and music lovers are also invited to attend and listen. The first of 10 events was held Oct. 27, and featured Waukon musician Frank O’Neill. Future mingles will be held Nov. 24, Dec. 15, Jan. 12, 2025, Feb. 10, March 2, March 23 and April 6, with a season finale Musician Mingle on May 17.

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DHS to host Veterans Day breakfast and program Decorah High School will host a Veterans Day breakfast and program for veterans and their families on Monday, Nov. 11.

Coffee will be served in the high school cafeteria starting at 7:30 a.m., and breakfast will be served to veterans and their family members beginning at 8:30 a.m.

The Veterans Day program will be held in the high school auditorium at 9:45 a.m. The VFW Color Guard will post the colors. The DHS Wind Ensemble and the DHS Concert Choir will perform throughout the program.

The morning’s breakfast and program will also recognize military men and women connected to Decorah. Those who would like to submit a photo of a family member who has served

or is serving in the military to be added to the Wall of Veterans should bring a copy of a photo no larger than a 5-by-7 to the Decorah High School office.

Pictures can also be emailed with information to denise.gulrud@decorah.school. Submitted photos should include individual’s name, military branch, years of service and conflicts in which they have served.

The deadline to submit photos and information is Friday, Nov. 1. Questions may be directed to Denise Gulrud at Decorah High School at 563-382-3643 or denise.gulrud@decorah.school.

Parking will be available in the lot on the west side of the high school. Veterans and their family members may enter through either the auditorium doors or the doors off the west parking lot.

New Minowa Players to hold ‘Doctor Dolittle’ ‘auditions Auditions for New Minowa Players’ January production of “Doctor Dolittle” will held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at the New Minowa Players Theatre — 906 South Mill St. in Decorah. Auditions are open to all adults and to children age 9 and above. Performance dates will be Jan. 16-19 and Jan. 24-25. Interested parties should visit newminowaplayers.org/auditions and complete an online auditoin form. Adults interested in a named role are

asked to prepare a short monologue and sing approximately 60 seconds of music. Links to possible choices can be found on the audition form, but any short monologue and musical selection is acceptable. Children and adults who prefer a chorus role are invited to sing any short song of their choice. Questions may be directed to Sheryl Scheffert at sherylscheffert@gmail.com or 563-379-5738.

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Succulent salads, wholesome veggies & potatoes, delicious desserts, deluxe catering, party planners and trays.

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367 Main St., Lansing (563) 538-9284 Serving breakfast and lunch. Fresh concepts for traditional menu items! Open 7a - 3p Tuesday through Saturday, Sunday 7a - 1p. Check out daily specials on our Facebook page.

RUSHFORD

Escobar Kitchen

116 W Jessie Street, Rushford, MN 507-858-9556 Offering daily lunch specials, specialty coffee and smoothies.

Dine-in, takeout or pickup. House specials include Birria tacos, street tacos, quesadillas, mac panini and cilantro lime chicken salad sandwich. Summer hours: Tuesday - Friday 6a-4p and Saturday 6-1p.

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DECORAH The Landing Market

211 College Dr., Decorah (563) 277-1893 The Landing Market (food hall) building, The Buzz (coffee/ cocktails/craft beverages), and Tandem (grab & go options) open SunWed 7:30a-7p and Thurs-Sat 7:30a-9p.

Justin’s (restaurant) open Sun-Wed 8a-2p and ThursSat 8a-7p. Root 43 (juices/smoothies/bowls) Sun 9a-5p and Mon-Sa 8 a- 5:30 p.

Check thelandingmarket.com for online ordering, menus, and latest information.

Don Jose Mexican Family Restaurant

201 E. Water St., Decorah (563) 382-6052 Open Tues, Wed, Thur, Sun 11a-9p; Fri & Sat 11a-9:30p; Closed Mondays.

Homemade, fresh Mexican food & drinks. Patio open seasonally.

Cafe & Coffeehouse Scan the Magpie 202 W. Water St., Decorah QR codes tos (563) 387-0593 Serving a full breakfast view menu menu! Open Wed-Sun,

T-Bock’s Sports Bar & Grill

206 West Water St., Decorah (563) 382-5970 Kitchen hours: SunMon 11a-9p; Wed-Sat 11a -10p; Closed Tues. Bar may stay open later if there’s a game or crowd. Daily lunch specials.

Large variety of tap and local beers! Great Bloody Marys! Best wings around! Great place to bring the family! Lots of TVs! View menus at www.tbocks.com.

7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Enjoy coffee, espresso, scratch-made baked goods, lunch, tap beer, mimosas, and Bloody Marys. Pumpkin Spice is back— stop by for a cozy fall drink.

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Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. 1600 Prosperity Rd., Decorah (563) 387-6700 Taproom hours: SundayThursday 11a-9p, Friday & Saturday 11a-10p.

Kitchen open until 1 hour before closing. Serving appetizers, pizza, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, tacos, salads and more. Visit www.tgbrews. com for info.

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The Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation’s annual Christmas Fantasy will be held on Friday, Nov. 15 through Monday, Nov. 18 at the Allamakee Fairgrounds Pavilion. This year’s theme will be Gnome for the Holidays. The public may call 563-568-4177 for reservations.

Numerous decorated Christmas trees will be on display, and this years’ event will again offer more than 100 shopping opportunities on the silent auction. Numerous items will be sold as part of a silent auction, which will be held over the course of this four-day event.

Decorations, centerpieces, gift baskets, chairs, antiques, quilts, mini-trees and other items will

This year’s Gnome for the Holidays Christmas Fantasy will be held at the Allamakee Fairgrounds Pavilion Nov. 15-18 and is sponsored by the Veterans Memorial Hospital Health Care Foundation. Reservations are now being accepted for the Christmas Fantasy Saturday evening wine, cheese and dessert event. A noon luncheon will be held Monday, and the new Brunch with Santa will be held on Sunday morning. (Photos submitted) be up for bid. The silent auction closes at 6 p.m. Monday Nov. 18 — one hour earlier than in previous years.

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Juve never encountered an enemy soldier in those tunnels, but that didn’t necessarily make searching them any less exhausting.

“You’re just so nervous down there that you don’t even have time to pray,” he said. “And, you never had room to turn around either. It was awful.”

But Juve, a 1967 Decorah High School graduate and farmer’s son, wasn’t a tunnel rat.

Rather, his time in the tunnels was simply the 25th’s way of hazing new members, and he soon assumed his regular duties as a radio operator — first for a platoon and then for his company commander.

“I carried a 45-pound radio on my back and everything else soldiers carried, so it got pretty heavy,” Juve said. “It was 110 degrees in the shade, and the mosquito is the national bird over there. They were huge. I didn’t really think things could be as bad as they were — hot, sticky. You can’t see far in the jungle. The enemy could be walking right beside you, and you couldn’t see them. But, it

rained at 4 o’clock every day, which was like getting a hot shower — with all your clothes and gear on. One good thing was the jungle boots we were issued. They were canvas boots with hard toes and heels, and every time you stepped down, they pumped the water out of them. But, we were in water all the time, so we had to get new boots about every two to three weeks. It was rice patties and jungle where we were, and we really had to take good care of our feet.”

Members of the 25th also took care of one another, as Juve found out while crossing a river one day.

“The radio I carried had two antennas,” Juve said. “The tall one was for open country, and the other was for in the jungle.

We were crossing a river, and one of the things we always did was, when you’re crossing a river, you walk where the guy in front of you walked. I started crossing, and I must have stepped one way a little too far, and I went down with all that weight on my back, and I don’t like water. So, I was underwater trying to unhook my radio, and

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all of a sudden, they yanked me up by my antenna.”

During his tour of duty in Vietnam, Juve earned two Bronze Stars — the first of which he earned during his first month with the 25th.

“We were in our night position, and we got attacked,” Juve said. “A mortar landed between a couple guys and screwed them up real bad. So, I carried one of them out to get him out of the firefight. It’s just something you do. You don’t think about it — just do it.”

Juve called for a dust-off, slang for a medevac helicopter, but the wounded soldier he was carrying — like countless others — didn’t survive.

“The first person I saw killed was a good friend of mine,” said Juve. “He was from South Dakota. After that, I didn’t get close to anyone, because when you lose them ... It just doesn’t work.”

Juve earned his second Bronze Star in April of 1969, when his company came under enemy fire. His company commander ran for cover one way, while Juve took cover in the other direction. But, Juve knew he needed to get near his company commander to call in coordinates for mortar and shelling targets.

Knowing the risk he was taking while under fire, Juve ran across a wide clearing in the brush to reconnect with his company commander. While running across that clearing, an enemy bullet actually struck Juve’s rifle but left him unscathed.

But, on another occasion, Juve wasn’t as lucky. As his platoon hunkered down for the night, they were attacked again.

“We were in our night position again, and we got mortared again,” he said. “I dove into a bunker, and my back got in, but my legs didn’t. So, I got shelled in the back of my legs.”

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Some of the FARM headlines in the MARKET Oct. 31 Decorah FARMS FOR SALE Leader newspaper...

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Inquire about JB Holland’s earn and learn training program.

The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications FARMS for a Full-Time Deputy. ILEA Certified Officers are preferred.

FOR SALE Salary range is $32.82/hr. to $38.61/hr. after two years of service. A higher starting wage and an accelerated pay scale for certified, experienced officers is offered. Benefits include 10 paid holidays, paid at your overtime rate, clothing allowance, medical insurance, 10 days of vacation upon hire, sick FARMS leave, longevity and shift differential.

is looking for a qualified individual to join our team!

FOR RENT For a complete list of requirements and to apply, visit

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or stop by the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office. Please submit a completed application, resume, cover letter and three references to the WANTED Sheriff’s Office or email sheriff@co.winneshiek.ia.us.

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• Data Processing Coordinator: Generate daily aid batches. Coordinate all aspects of the PLUS and private Please email your resume to our office at loan process.

• Career Coach and Internship Manager: Provide customized coaching, content creation, and administrative support for Luther’s internship programming.

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Move in ready 4 bedroom 2 bath home on Washington St. updated in 2023 & 2024 with new siding, windows, shingles, gutters and exterior doors. This great home also boasts updated bath, oak floors and new flooring, fresh paint, main floor laundry on a .35 acre lot within walking distance to downtown. Call today to view this spacious move in ready home. $249,900.

Spectacular ACREAGE! If you've been dreaming of leaving city life behind this 3 Bedroom 3 Bath home tucked into the woods north of Decorah is the home for you. Fantastic home with custom limestone fireplace in the vaulted living room, gorgeous wood flooring, great windows for natural lighting, master suite with spacious bathroom, wonderful views, walkout basement plus so much more. Call today for your private showing!

Would you love to live in one of Decorah's most historical homes! This gorgeous 3+ bedroom, 3 bath Gothic Revival home is waiting for you.

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148.34 Acres, M/L - Winneshiek County Approximately 2 miles south of Decorah Parcel 1: 77.02 FSA/Eff. Crop Acres w/69.60 CSR2 Ͳ Dwelling & Outbuildings Parcel 2: 37.25 FSA/Eff. Crop Acres w/71.90 CSR2 Bids Due: Friday, November 8, 2024 @ 2 PM at Hertz Farm Management 6314 Chancellor Dr., P.O. Box 1105, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

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3 Bed, 2 Bath, 725 E 2nd Ave., Cresco (MLS# 20244293) ................PENDING SALE

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The attached oversized 2-car garage provides plenty of room for vehicles, with additional storage in both the garage and the large utility room. The home is set on a flat, landscaped yard surrounded by trees, creating a peaceful outdoor haven. Whether you’re enjoying the tranquil backyard or the cozy interior, you’ll love the warmth and charm of 506 Pine Crest Drive. Don’t Sarah Zbornik miss your chance—schedule a tour today!

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FARMLAND-OFFERED SEALED BID Bigler Family Trust, Decorah, IA 52101

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Property to be sold is located on Middle Hesper Rd, Decorah – 50 acres more or less, in Section 35 Hesper Township, Section 2, Canoe Township, Winneshiek County, Iowa – legal to govern per legal survey. Very nice quality crop land with great access right from public road on both north and south ends, accommodating to large equipment.

Bids will be opened privately by seller and broker. The top three bidders will be notified and must be reachable by phone on November 18, 2024. The top three bidders will be required to meet Tuesday, November 19, at 9:00AM at the RE/MAX office in Harmony for a bid off. Each bidder will be able to raise their bids until the highest and best offer is reached. The successful bidder will be required to immediately enter into a purchase agreement providing earnest money in the amount of ten percent (10%) down and the balance payable upon closing, on or before December 19, 2024.

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All bids must be in writing, signed by the person making the offer, include a return address, best reachable telephone number, and a letter of financial capability supporting the buyer’s offer.

Submit bids no later than 12:00PM Noon on Monday November 18, 2024

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Veteran Juve hill, and they’d shoot at us when we reached the top because of all the tunnels. It didn’t really work too well.”

But, Juve said his first and only tour of duty in Vietnam was more exhausting than anything else.

“When we’d go out in the jungle, we’d be gone for a week,” he said. “By the end of that

week, we were pretty well worn out, and when we’d come back, we might get a couple days rest, and we might not. That was my job. I was a ground pounder.”

Juve’s tour of duty was nearing its end by May of 1969, when he received an unforgettable call over the radio. A member of the 25th was to go back to the United States early due to

a family emergency — and Juve was shocked to find out who the message was for.

“We’re out in the bush,” he said, “and I got a call on the radio from the command post saying one of our sergeants got an emergency leave, and they started spelling my name, not knowing they were talking to me.

‘How long till he’s ready to go?’

and I said, ‘He’s ready now!’”

Juve’s brother-in-law David Gavle had died in a car accident just two days before the end of Juve’s tour. The radio operator arrived back home the day after his brother-in-law’s funeral.

After that, Juve was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, until his honorable discharge in November.

He married his wife Nan-

cy in June 1970, and together they have two children and two grandchildren. For the rest of his career, John worked in the beer business and eventually retired from Budweiser in West Union.

Today, John and Nancy live a serene life together. John, a member of VFW Post 1977, enjoys working as a handyman from time to time, and as a hobby, he

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builds wooden toys and goes fishing. He rarely thinks about Vietnam, and in fact, he said he might even go back one day.

“Years ago, some guys that were in Vietnam and I said if we ever win the Powerball, we were all going to go back to Vietnam,” said Juve. “But, nobody’s won the Powerball yet.”

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Horn Hollow estate restoration nearly complete

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COMING UP NEXT WEEK Matter’s Schoolhouse brought back to life

The ballroom is the heart of the Horn Hollow house. Here’s a look at the before-and-after pictures. The renovations highlight the 12-foot ceilings and open-living concept. The room boasts 8-foot windows, several quaint sitting areas, a renovated fireplace and vintage piano, dating back to the 1860s. Modern furnishings have been paired with some custom-made pieces to complete the look. (Photo by Roz Weis)

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A new chapter begins for Horn Hollow estate Extensive renovations nearly complete

BY ROZ WEIS DECORAH LEADER STAFF WRITER When Danielle Dotzenrod had a chance to buy a historic farmhouse near Decorah, she couldn’t have imagined the depth of the project.

To say she got more than she bargained for is an understatement.

“Not one square inch of the house wasn’t touched in the renovation,” Doteznrod said.

She and her partner Jim Wicka had their work cut out for them when things began in 2022.

Now, exactly two years later, the ambitious restoration of the celebrated Horn Hollow is nearing completion in the new year.

After seeing the “before” pictures prior to renovation, a firstlook inside the revived home is staggering. The home sat empty for many years, and ongoing remodeling proved to be a challenge for Dotzenrod, Wicka, Danielle’s father Jimmy Dotzenrod and her stepfather Mark Sweitzer. Years of neglect had been hard on the house — the entire renovation encompassed two years, and it has taken a proverbial village to complete the work. Dotzenrod said the home has been painstakingly restored from top to bottom “with new plumbing, heating and air conditioning, electrical, you name it.”

There are still a few tasks to The new stylish white kitchen boasts modern appliances and statement lighting fixcomplete, but Dotzenrod said a tures. (Photo by Roz Weis)

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Before The Horn Hollow kitchen, pictured here before the renovation.

TOP PHOTO- A landmark renovation project is nearing completion near Decorah. Horn Hollow will reopen its doors in the new year. (Photo by Roz Weis)

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The bay window and seating area was transformed, offering a warm touch at Horn Hollow. The space is perfect for reading books or simply watching the seasons change from the comfort of the historic home.

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Danielle Dotzenrod of Decorah is pictured on the front steps of the restored Horn Hollow house. Dotzenrod took on the challenge of rebuilding the steps herself during the renovation. (Photo by Roz Weis)

A vintage piano dating back to the 1860s is pictured above. A new keyboard was placed inside the vintage piece. At left, one of the custom made furnishings in the formal living room.

ABOVE- A photo of a Christmas gathering at the historic Horn Hollow home has been shared by the Winneshiek County Historical Society. The guests, numbering around 25, posed for the photographer in the front of the house, with a baby being held high in the air.

Horn Hollow continued from previous page faithful painter, restoration experts, construction crews, local vendors and family members have helped bring the project full-circle and given the historic structure a new lease on life.

She praised the work of vendors involved in the overhaul of Horn Hollow, such as Isaac Packnett, TG Home Improvement, Tlusty Drywall, Dan Polashek Tile and Stone, Bear McCasland and Ramstad Construction, Upper Iowa Spray Foam Insulation, S&K Custom Furniture, Keven Benjegerdes, Triple M Furniture, McCabe Electric, Countywide Plumbing and Heating, Flyline Painting, Jacob Fauts, Tim Byrnes, Rolf Peterson and Home Factotum, Wadsworth Window

Restoration, Brenen’s Painting, Mobile Glass, Rockweiler’s, Johanningmeier Stone, Ossian Lumber, Gossling Woodworking and Richard Meredith.

Supply chain issues and finding available laborers proved to

be taxing during the full-blown renovation. Despite delays, the work has stayed on pace.

Horn Hollow now has all the amenities of a luxury country home, but retained the charm and grandeur of a 150-year-old

estate.

“This is the only house of its kind in Winneshiek County that is situated in the rural countryside, as opposed to being in Decorah or in town,” Dotzenrod said.

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The house was built by English immigrant Henry Harcourt Horn in 1869. It is situated a few miles northwest of Decorah. Horn wrote a book titled “An English Colony in Iowa,” which tells of his voyage to America, the journey Westward and more. It also provides several insights into the home’s construction.

The 3,600-square-foot residence is a Georgian structure constructed of red, clay brick reportedly purchased from an establishment in McGregor.

The house was built on a stone foundation and boasts many crowning features from the Georgian period, with a grand staircase, 12-foot ceilings on both the main and upper levels, two chimneys, wide eves and arched 8-foot statement windows throughout the house.

The restored home boasts four bedrooms upstairs and two full baths.

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How to create a welcoming entertaining space at home

Functional layouts, new plumbing, and modern tiling, lighting and accents provide a clean, fresh look in the upstairs and main floor bathrooms at Horn Hollow. (Photos by Roz Weis)

The lasting effects of the pandemic that swept across the globe in 2020 will be studied for years to come. Though some consequences have yet to be discovered, others, including a heightened desire to entertain loved ones at home, were already apparent even before the world emerged from the darkest days of the pandemic.

A 2021 study from ButcherBox found that 46 percent of survey respondents were excited to host and entertain guests in their home. Such gatherings were given the green light years ago and homeowners have maintained their enthusiasm for entertaining. With that in mind, homeowners looking to upgrade their entertaining spaces can look to these tips as they prepare to welcome guests into their homes.

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The time and energy Dotzenzrod poured into the restoration was documented on film and featured on a recent episode of the series “In With the Old,” which is produced by the Magnolia Network and Chief Creative Officers Chip and Joanna Gaines — stars of the popular HGTV series “Fixer Upper.”

Dotzenrod’s renovation of Horn Hollow was broadcast during the series’ fifth season of “In With the Old.” The episode, titled “Return to Horn Hollow in Decorah, Iowa,” has since been broadcast on HBO Max, Magnolia, Discovery+ and Youtube.

Dotzenrod, taking in all that’s

been accomplished within the historic home, says a piece of her heart will stay at Horn Hollow and she is fulfilling her dream of renovating the manor, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

She admits being stung by the “renovation bug,” and she isn’t opposed to another project in the future.

“I’ve learned so much,” she said. “Honestly, if the right buyer came along and would cherish this house, I would move on to another renovation so I could save another old house for another family to love and call home.”

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Establish various seating areas Ample seating is a must when welcoming guests into your home. Open layouts make it easier to add seating without feeling cramped, so homeowners whose properties feature such design schemes may find it easier to accommodate more guests than homes with more traditional, compartmentalized layouts. When arranging seating, aim to create multiple seating areas so guests can speak privately to one another if they so desire. Multiple seating areas also ensure more than one conversation can take place at a time. That’s especially useful when hosting a game watch, as some guests may come for the game while others may be more interested in socializing than the score.

Designate spaces for children Kids are typically part of the equation when entertaining at home, so it’s important that hosts create spaces for them as well. A basement or children’s playroom can do the trick. If the weather outside is welcoming, a fenced-in backyard with games and a trampoline can provide the perfect space for kids to have fun while the adults get to engage in conversation and catch up with friends and family apart from boisterous youngsters.

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California room A California room is an open-air structure with a roof and typically two or more walls connected to the rest of the home. California rooms are designed for areas with milder climates and few pest issues. They are not technically a room because they are not enclosed on all sides.

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Adjust recessed lighting so bulbs provide a warm but welllit space for guests to relax and converse. In rooms without such lighting, open blinds or curtains or add some floor lamps before the party so rooms are well lit when guests arrive. Avoid lighting candles during the gathering, as flickering flames pose a fire hazard.

Utilize Florida rooms or outdoor spaces when possible Afford access to a Florida room or a deck or patio if the weather allows. The great outdoors tend to be a natural mood enhancer, and even some brief breaks in the fresh air can do guests some good. If guests will be spending ample time in a Florida room or outdoors, ensure ample seating is available and make sure those spaces are well lit as well.

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ISU researchers call cover crops an effective approach to waterhemp control

Meaghan Anderson, a field agronomist with the ISU Extension Office, said Iowa’s soybean producers may have an easier time using cereal rye to suppress weedy waterhemp in their fields than corn producers might. The native weed has become increasingly present in the Midwest over the past several decades and has become resistant to seven different groups of chemical herbicides. (Photo courtesy of Meaghan Anderson)

BY SETH BOYES DECORAH LEADER NEWS EDITOR A native plant species has been causing Iowa’s agricultural producers headaches for several decades, but staff with Iowa State University’s Extension and Outreach Program said the use of cover crops can help farmers minimize potential crop loss.

The rise of waterhemp Waterhemp — a plant in the same family as pigweed — is found in Iowa and much of the western corn belt, according to information from ISU. The plant can stand up to 8 feet tall and produce thousands of small seeds. Waterhemp wasn’t considered a major weed in Iowa’s agricultural community until the 1990s, according to information from ISU, though early researchers indicated the weed may have been present in crop fields as far east as Indiana during the 1950s.

Meaghan Anderson, a field agronomist with the ISU Extension Office, said waterhemp sprouts from relatively shallow soil. She and other Iowa State researchers said the plant’s rise as an agricultural annoyance may have been aided by changes in farm practices during the 1980s, when many producers began practicing conservation tillage to minimize soil erosion.

“In addition to changes in tillage, the 1970s and ‘80s were the golden era of herbicide discovery,” Robert Hartzler, a professor with ISU’s Agronomy Department, wrote in 2019. “Farms became much more reliant on herbicides during the 1980s, and waterhemp is extremely well adapted to this control tactic.”

He went on to say, though it doesn’t entirely explain what he called the weed’s migration pattern across the region, waterhemp’s prevalence in both Iowa and Illinois seemed to coincide with the widespread use of particular chemical herbicides. Hartzler said the majority of waterhemp in Iowa and Illinois became resistant to those types of herbicides within approximately five years. Today, waterhemp is resistant to seven groups of herbicides, according to Anderson, which she noted leaves producers with few chemical options to combat the problematic plant.

“We’re seeing this happen all over the place, not just in Iowa,” Anderson said during an Oct. 9 webinar. “Across the Midwest, we’re seeing herbicide resistance issues resulting in problems controlling waterhemp, meaning we’re dealing with more waterhemp plants, and we’re seeing that problem get worse every year.”

A non-chemical strategy Anderson said there’s no broad solution to the issue, but she and other researchers believe the use of cover crops is a proven method for keeping waterhemp in check and reducing crop loss. Cover crops are a method of protecting and enriching farmland by growing plants like legumes or grasses on fields which would otherwise be bare between production seasons, according to ISU. The crops are eventually terminated, rather than harvested, and form a barrier of plant material which helps suppress weeds and other undesirable plants. Anderson predicted farmers who take up non-chemical strategies to complement their herbicides will be the ones who are ultimately more successful at keeping the weed at bay.

“Herbicides have traditionally been a big hammer, and they’re a very effective way to control weeds until they aren’t,” she said. “Now we really need to think about preserving the utility of our chemicals — our herbicides — by bringing in other tactics to help those herbicides continue to be efficacious long into the future.”

Anderson said the use of cover crops may mean farm operations will be looking at later planting dates for their main crop as they allow the cover crop mature. She noted corn producers will likely have trouble implementing a rye cover crop, as it tends to compete with the corn. However, she said soybeans are more tolerant of an overlap with a rye

cover crop.

“We can plant them over a much wider window, and we can actually in some cases terminate at or shortly after planting and not incur any yield penalties as a result of that,” Anderson said.

She said some ag producers may want to consider a field-specific approach to their cover crops or target particular areas of a field prone to wet conditions in which waterhemp prefers to grow.

Anderson herself previously conducted research on the effectiveness of cereal rye against waterhemp. She found an accumulation of between 2,500 and 3,000 pounds of rye per acre — a crop she said would measure about 18 to 20 inches tall — delayed the emergence of waterhemp by approximately two weeks. She went on to stress that cover crops won’t entirely eliminate waterhemp within a crop field, but she said the shift in its emergence can limit the number of seeds produced by each unwanted plant. Fewer seeds reaching the germination stage can allow producers to apply less herbicide, she said, and fewer chemical applications can help slow waterhemp’s resistance to herbicides.

“That cover crop can act like a residual herbicide for up to maybe six weeks, which depends a lot on your cover crop species, the size of the species, the spring weather that we’re having and things like that, but it can absolutely help in suppressing these weeds,” Anderson said.

3 challenges facing the agricultural sector The agricultural sector is crucial to the survival and health of billions of people across the globe. Though it’s obvious that modern agriculture is vital to feeding a global population that was greater than eight billion people at the dawn of 2024, the United Nations notes that agri-

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1. Climate change Perhaps no challenge is greater for humanity in the 21st century than climate change, and the agricultural sector is no exception. Climate change has caused shifting weather patterns marked by unpredictability and potentially disastrous developments like prolonged drought.

Estimates from NASA indicate corn yields may decrease by 24 percent by the end of this cen-

tury, a potentially dangerous development linked to a host of factors, including a shifting climate and elevated surface carbon dioxide concentrations that can be traced to human-caused greenhouse gas emissions.

2. Population growth The booming global population is attributable to numerous factors, including longer life expectancies in developed nations due to medical advancements. How to keep the global population fed at a time when the climate is

adversely affecting crop yields is a significant challenge facing both humanity and the agricultural sector. As the population grows, so, does the demand for water, which also must be used to grow crops. Navigating this challenge will be significant, and how it’s managed could affect the economic stability of the agricultural industry in the decades to come.

3. Investment Perhaps no industry is more vital to human survival than agriculture. Earth.org notes that countries with strong agricultural sectors often boast higher standards of living and health than nations with a less productive agricultural industry. Despite that, Earth.org notes that

investment in the agricultural sector is not commensurate with the growing population.

Supporting measures to invest more heavily in the agricultural sector could reduce food shortages in the decades to come and ensure the agricultural sector is better positioned to address the many challenges it is already confronting in the 21st century.

The challenges facing the agricultural sector affect those who work in the industry but also the global population as a whole. Recognition of that reality may compel more people to support measures designed to ensure the agricultural sector can thrive and help the world to overcome potentially devastating challenges in the decades ahead.

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How to cut costs on home renovations Do you still have an avocado green kitchen? Is your living room dank and dark? Perhaps there is only one bathroom for a family of six? Answering yes to any of these questions could serve as the catalyst for a home renovation project.

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Mold and mildew Mold and mildew is perhaps the most glaring sign a bathroom needs to be renovated or remodeled. Mold and mildew pose a notable threat to human health, as the United States Environmental Protection Agency reports that molds can cause allergic reactions. Individuals sensitive to mold may develop symptoms that mimic reactions to outdoor allergens like pollen, including sneezing, runny nose, red eyes, and dermatitis (skin rash). Mold can also trigger asthma attacks in people allergic to mold who have the condition. Mold can grow in poorly ventilated bathrooms, such as those without a fan or ones in which fans are not working properly. Mold and mildew will return if it’s merely scrubbed away, so the underlying cause of mold must be addressed to prevent its return.

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