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Greens named conservation farmers of the year Two Castalia family farmers, known just as much for their strong conservation ethic as well as their big maple syrup festival, are winners of the 2016 Iowa Conservation Farmer of the Year award. The award, which got its start in 1952, is co-sponsored by the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) and the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS).

Dale and Karen Green, owners of Spring Valley Farms, have adopted more than 30 stewardship practices on their farm to promote conservation. A majority of their 30 conservation practices are selffunded; another 14 came through cost-share funding through collaborative federal and state conservation programs.

Practices put in place on the Green farm include grassed waterways, cover crops, no-till and tree-planting and wetlands, as well as contour farming, soil testing, manure management and precision fertilizer applications.

Much of the work is also part of collaborative, research-based efforts designed and installed through the Yellow River

Calendar of Events Thursday

Allamakee County Democrats Central Committee to meet The Allamakee Democratic Central Committee will meet Thursday, September 8, 2016,at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room of Robey Memorial Library in Waukon.

All interested Democrats are welcome to attend. For more information call Co-chairs Katie and Dan Hanson at (563) 538-4314.

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Headwaters Water Quality Project and used as a demonstration project for livestock producers throughout Iowa. The Greens are also recipients of the Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award, presented at the Iowa State Fair Aug. 17.

“We bring several thousand people to our farm every year when we host our annual Maple Syrup Festival at Green’s Sugarbush; it’s not only fun for them to go on trail rides through our forests, it’s a learning opportunity for them to see our

connection to the land and the ‘big picture’ in preserving it. We are farmers, yes, but we are caretakers of the land, first, last and always,” said Karen Green.

As part of receiving the award, the Greens will receive free use of a John Deere 6D Series Utility tractor for up to 12 months or 200 hours. The tractor award is sponsored annually

by Farm Bureau partner Van Wall Equipment of Perry and John Deere. This year’s tractor is provided by Bodensteiner Implement Company.

Week two and three winners of Pirate Petey to be announced Sept. 14

The Postville High School Athletic Hall of Fame induction will be held September 30 and October 1. The formal induction will be held Saturday evening at Tri-City Golf Club. However, the inductees will be also honored at the Homecoming football game September 30 and will also be given a place of honor in the Homecoming parade.

Tickets for the Saturday evening meal are available at both Postville Banks and at the Principal’s office at the high school. The social hour begins at 6 p.m. with the meal to be served at 7 p.m. Awards will be presented following the meal.

Members of the Hall of Fame

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Emma Treloar, a recent graduate of the University of Northern Iowa, is the new art teacher for students in grades K-12 at Postville Community Schools. Along with teaching, Emma will also supervise the Art Club.

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Drama department receives donation Derek Friederich, Justin Hilman, Andrew Hernandez, Kelsey Mucia, Emma Heins, and Jennifer Bernal of the Postville Fine Arts Dept. accept a check for $500 from Ross Malcom and Sarah Root of Fidelity Bank & Trust towards the purchase of a new video camera.

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Board of Directors who finalized the selections are Teresa Berg, Tony Gericke, Larry Moore, Luke Steege, Randy Snitker, Daryl Schultz, and Nick Erickson.

This years inductees are Jenny (White) Schutte, female athlete, 1992; Joel Hanson, male athlete, 2005; Lisa Landt, female athlete, 1979 and Doug Smith, male athlete, 1968.

Two teams are also being inducted into the Hall of Fame.

The football team from 1970 coached by Don Drahn was undefeated although they had one tie. They were Upper Iowa Conference Champions and were ranked second in the state in Class 2A and ranked fourth overall in the state as they allowed the fewest

A first year teacher, Emma did her student teaching at Independence and West Central.

As she begins her stint at Postville, Emma said, “What an amazing community. I felt welcome from the moment I arrived here.

The Postville staff is a wonderful group of people to work with and I can’t wait to continue working with them the rest of the school year. I am so thankful for this opportunity to work with the families and also learn from them, their cultures and experiences.”

She added, “My biggest goal will be getting to know my students and their families and working with them to give them the tools they need to express themselves. Anyone

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The girls softball team from 1995 is also an honoree. They were the first team to go to the state tournament and had a record of 26-19. They were coached by Jim Bossom. Jeanna Day and Jody Dean were the most valuable players. The team placed eighth at the state tournament.

More complete details about all inductees will be included in an upcoming edition of the Herald following the induction ceremony.

All friends of Pirate athletics, as well as, friends and family of those being honored are encouraged to attend any or all of the events honoring the newest members of the Hall of Fame.

can create art, no matter what language they speak.”

A native of Northeast Iowa, Emma is the daughter of Steve and LeaAnn Treloar, who live in rural Hawkeye. She said, “I have an older sister, Lindsay Olson and two nieces, Rae and Allie, one younger brother, Nathan and my cat, Petrie.”

Leisure time activities, Emma noted, revolve around the outdoors.

She commented, “When I’m not enjoying the beautiful Northeast Iowa scenery, I’m working on my own art projects or visiting my family.”

Welcome, aboard Emma. May your days be filled with beautiful art projects.

New ESL instructor, RaeAnne Caldwell, has also taught in Dongguan, China

The Museum & Aquarium’s traveling Dilophosaurus, “Shorty,” will spend two weeks, drawing, welcoming and posing for selfies at FreedomBank.

FreedomBank is excited to sponsor “Shorty” the traveling Dilophosaurus for our communities.

“Shorty’s” schedule: Elkader: Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 6 through Saturday, Sept. 10 Monona: Monday afternoon, Sept. 12 through Saturday, Sept. 17 Postville: Monday afternoon, Sept. 19 through Saturday, Sept. 24 This event is open to the public; Large groups may contact FreedomBank at (563) 245-2522.

The first annual Frankville Kickball Tournament will be held September 10, 2016 starting at 10:00 a.m. at the Frankville Park. For more information check out their Facebook page.

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Emma Treloar looking forward to working with art students at all age levels

Week three of the Herald’s Pirate Petey Football Contest may be found on page seven of today’s paper. Thanks to our area sponsors, contestants have the chance to win Postville Bucks if they correctly predict the winners in a series of high school and college games each week.

Because of the Labor Day Holiday, the Herald was printed on Friday this week. Therefore, we were unable to report the week two winners. Those winners, along with the week three winners, will be announced in the September 14 Herald.

This Friday night Ed-Co comes to Postville to play the Pirates.

Come out and cheer on these young athletes. Pirate Petey will be there!

Play Pirate Petey today. You, too, can be a winner.

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Iowa Farm Bureau members Dale and Karen Green win Iowa Conservation Farmer of the Year Award.

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RaeAnne Caldwell has joined the faculty at Postville Community Schools as an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher for students in grades 7-12.

RaeAnne, a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, previously taught in Waterloo, Cedar Falls and Dongguan, China.

About her move to Postville, Caldwell said, “Postville is a beautiful community. I thrive on the diversity and kindness of everyone I meet. I haven’t gotten to explore the town much. When I have some free time, I plan to do so.”

As she begins her time in Postville, RaeAnne has set goals in place. She said, “I want to do everything possible to help my students become successful both in school and as well as when they have graduated.”

When not busy in the classroom, RaeAnne enjoys reading, hiking and many other outdoor activities.

She also enjoys spending time with

her family. She said, “I have three older brothers and two sassy young nieces. There are a lot of teachers in my family, which may have fueled my passion for education.”

As a closing thought, Caldwell commented, “I could not be in a better place. I feel so welcome and supported here. I have amazing students. I am so excited to get to know each of them better throughout the year.”

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Elkader Opera House to present Willy Wonka September 29 The Opera House Players announces the most scrumdidilyumptious musical of the 2016-2017 season, rounding off their 50th year as a community theater group. Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka opens Thursday, September 29 at 2 p.m. at the Elkader Opera House.

The story follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding five golden tickets in his scrumptious candy bars. Whoever finds these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats; the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka’s rules in the factory—or

suffer the consequences.

This family-friendly production features over 30 cast members from 11 different communities, including two students from the Postville Community School District.

Audrey Ruff (5th grade) and Cheyenne Ruff (4th grade) are both “Candy Kids.” They are friends of the main character, Charlie Bucket, and help move the story along through song and dance.

“The Candy Kids have had to learn five big dance numbers,” says Cheri Moser, who is co-directing the musical along with her husband, Jonathon. “They also play squirrels in the chocolate factory and will be helping to move set pieces throughout the entire production.

We couldn’t do the show without them!”

NEWS BRIEFS WIC Clinic for Allamakee County residents WIC Clinic for Allamakee County residents will be available at the following locations: Postville Clinic: Turner Hall, Monday, September 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday, September 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Waukon Clinic: St. John’s Lutheran Church, Monday, September 26 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Tuesday, September 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Farmers’ Market checks are available on a first come first serve basis.

Please contact Clayton County VNA WIC Program at 1-888-836-7867 or 563-880-0941 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Iowa Individual Assistance Program; deadline for application is October 7, 2016 Residents affected by the August 23, 2016 storms and resulting flooding may be eligible to apply for the Iowa Individual Assistance Program to cover losses experienced due to the flooding. To qualify, households must be located within the disaster declaration area, and must meet income guidelines. Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation (NEICAC) administers the program in Allamakee County and their website is www.neicac.org – “Flood Assistance” tab. Deadline for application is October 7, 2016.

Waukon Location is 953 3rd Ave NW (located at end of West Elementary Parking Lot). Hours of Operation: Mon, Wed and Fri from 8 a.m. to Noon and 1 to 3 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to Noon. Phone: (563) 568-4224 Postville Location is 134 W Greene St. Hours of Operation: Thursday 8 a.m. to Noon and Friday 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Phone: (563) 864-3363 This information can also be found on the Allamakee County website under the Department Tab (Emergency Management). Website is www. allamakee.us

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Willy Wonka is a musical based on the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. In 1971, Paramount brought the book to life on the big screen with Gene Wilder in the title role of “Willy Wonka.” In 1972, it was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Score, which included “The Candyman”—which is also in the score of the stage production. Oompa Loompas, Mrs. Gloop, the Salt family and other colorful characters will take audiences of all ages on a fantasy ride into the land of pure imagination!

Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka runs September 29 through October 8, 2016 at the Elkader Opera House.

Shows are September 29 and October 2 at 2 p.m., and September 30, and October 1, 6, 7, and 8 at 7:30 p.m. When purchased in advance, tickets are $6 for students and $12 for adults. Tickets can be purchased by calling (563) 8732378, emailing tickets@icsbbs. com, or visiting Moser Pharmacy in Elkader.

Good Samaritan Society Founder’s Day is Sept. 29 This fall the Good Samaritan Society will be serving their community for Founder’s Day. Founder’s Day is a celebration of God’s blessing on the work of the Good Samaritan Society since its founding on September 29, 1922.

The Founder’s Day Service Project program was designed to turn our celebration outward by supporting the seniors in each center’s community.

In October they will be heading out into the community to install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the preselected homes of seniors. If you have a senior family member, neighbor, or friend in the community, or yourself that would benefit from receiving this service please contact the business office at Good Samaritan Society to provide their name(s) and contact information. Possible recipients will then go through a selection process.

Flood relief from Postville Community Presbyterian As parts of Northeast Iowa were devastated by heavy rains within the last two weeks, much of Winneshiek, and several other counties, were flooded. As a mission of Community Presbyterian Church, they funded several clean-up kits which were distributed to flood victims in Winneshiek County. The five gallon pails were provided by John’s Hardware of Postville. Each five gallon pail was packed with trash bags, 3-M green pads, scouring sponges, a bag of wipes, a ten pack of dust masks, a large sponge, eight small sponges, two rolls of 50 foot green plastic-coated wire, latex gloves, clothes pins, Tide laundry soap, Lysol cleaner, a scrub brush with a handle, Dawn soap and insect repellent. The pails were packed by area youth with many members of the Session of Community Presbyterian Church and their Pastor Gary Catterson also assisting. The kits were most appreciated by those affected by flood waters in Decorah and surrounding areas and were put to good use immediately.

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Allamakee County Economic Development offers class ‘Start-up: An Introduction to Starting a Small Business’ Allamakee County Economic Development through a Growing Small Business in Northeast Iowa grant, is offering the class “StartUp: An Introduction to Starting a Small Business”, in partnership with NICC-Waukon.

Thinking about starting a business but not sure how to begin?

There are so many questions that need to be answered. Do I have what it takes to be an entrepreneur?

How do I know if my business idea is a good one? Will I have enough money to start the business or what are my financing options?

All of these concepts, and perhaps more that you haven’t even thought of yet, are discussed in this class. Entrepreneurs will learn what is necessary to build a firm foundation for a new venture, determine business feasibility, choose a legal form of business, register and license a business,

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This class, instructed by business professional Steve Horman, is scheduled on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at the NICC Waukon Center located at 1220 3rd Ave NW, Suite 102, Waukon.

J. Steven Horman is an NICC Business and Community Solutions trainer and professional business consultant specializing in long range strategic planning for business, government and non-profit organizations. His background includes small business ownership and managing manufacturing and service industries.

Horman served thirteen years as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Dubuque, Iowa Area Chamber of Commerce, five years as the Executive Vice-President of the Clinton, Iowa Area Chamber of Commerce, and ten years in various staff management positions with the Sioux Falls, South Dakota Chamber of Commerce. Steve has served on state, regional and

national associations including the National Board of Trustees of the Institute for Organization Management, Chairman of the University of Colorado’s Institute for Organization Management, and the Board of Directors of the American Chamber of Commerce Executives Association.

Growing Small Business in Northeast Iowa grant partners include the Northeast Iowa Business Network (NIBN), Northeast Iowa Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC). This solution is partially funded by a $35,500 grant to the Winneshiek County Development, Inc. from the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development.

To register online for “Start-Up: An Introduction to Starting a Small Business” (#50588) or for more information, visit www.nicc.edu/ solutions, call NICC Business and Community Solutions at (800) 7282256, ext. 399, or call Val Reinke, Executive Director, Allamakee County Economic Development at (563) 568-2624.

Please note: Class size is limited and pre-registration is required by September 20, 2016.

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Iowa Individual Assistance Program (Disaster Funds) for flood affected residents of Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, Howard and Winneshiek Counties Residents affected by the August 23, 2016 storms and resulting flooding may be eligible to apply for the Iowa Individual Assistance Program to cover losses experienced due to the flooding. To qualify, households must be located within the disaster declaration area, and must meet income guidelines.

Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation (NEICAC) administers the program in these affected counties.

The program provides up to a maximum of $5,000 per household to cover repairs, debris removal, furnace or water heater work, replacement of lost or spoiled food, and other household losses.

Households must have an income at or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline as shown below: (Listed by number in household, maximum gross yearly income) 1 - $23,760 2 - $32,040 3 - $40,320

4 - $48,600 5 - $56,880 For each additional household member add $8,320 Because the eligibility process established for this program is complex, affected residents who may benefit from this assistance are encouraged to contact their local Northeast Iowa Community Action office to begin the application process. ALLAMAKEE - Waukon (563) 568-4224 Postville (Thurs and Fri only) (563) 864-3363; CLAYTON - Elkader (563) 245-2452; FAYETTE - West Union (M-W only) (563) 4223354; Oelwein (319) 283-2510; HOWARD - Cresco (563) 5474413; and WINNESHIEK Decorah (563) 382-8436 Ext 150.

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Awards and Achievements Postville Resident earns degree from WGU Sandra Bellmer of Postville (52162) has received her Master of Science in Information Security and Assurance degree from Western Governors University (WGU). The university held its 31st semi-annual commencement ceremony in Salt Lake City on July 16 and celebrated the graduation of more than 8,000 graduates.

VMH Auxiliary and Elliott Jewelers to host tenth annual Women’s Health Day September 27 Everyone Has Chance to Win Ladies’ White Gold Infinity Diamond Necklace The Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital together with Elliott Jewelers of Waukon will be hosting their 12th annual Women’s Health Day wellness event and luncheon on Tuesday, September 27, at the Waukon Banquet Center.

All ages are invited to attend any part of this educational event, beginning at 11:00 a.m. with a wellness fair offering a variety of free health tests and information, and a salad luncheon and program held from Noon to 1:00 p.m.

The theme for this year’s event is “Treasure Your Health.” Featured speakers for the Women’s Health Day program will include Jill Fleming, Registered and Licensed Dietitian with Veterans Memorial Hospital and well known author and national speaker, who will deliver an informative talk entitled, “Is Your Vitamin Helping or Hurting You?” Janet Palmer of the Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital will talk on her own experience with cancer from the aspect of a cancer survivor, and Dr. Dave Schwartz of the Mayo Health System, Waukon Clinic will give advice on how to live a healthy lifestyle.

The doors will open for this event at 11:00 a.m., with the luncheon and program speakers beginning at Noon. Those able to take a longer lunch break may enjoy the free health testing and vendors available from 11:00 to Noon and again following the luncheon program. To honor one-hour lunch breaks, participants are also invited to attend just the program and luncheon which will be held to one hour.

Free wellness testing will include blood pressure testing, blood sugar diabetes testing, mini-

stress tests, hemoglobin testing, oxygen saturation testing, and carbon monoxide testing. Free chair massages and reflexology (foot massages) will be offered, plus information on breast cancer awareness, nutrition, smoking cessation, strength training, incontinence therapy, Hands-Only CPR training, colonoscopies and surgery services and many other health issues will be available. Flu shots will also be offered by VMH Community and Home Care for $25, based on availability.

New this year, the Laboratory Department of Veterans Memorial Hospital will perform their new community wellness testing right on site. Anyone interested in ordering any of these wellness screenings, including a lipid panel, fasting glucose, vitamin D, TSH, hemogram, hemoglobin or HgbA1c, are asked to FAST for 12 hours prior to the event. The full wellness package is available for just $45 or these tests can all be run individually. An order form will be filled out, payment made and blood drawn all at the event for anyone interested. The Lab staff will be on site for this testing and will then run the screens back at the hospital and mail the results out within five business days.

The cost of the Women’s Health Day event is $15 per person. For that fee, all those attending will receive a goodie bag filled with coupons, samples, and general health information, in addition to the luncheon, health testing and program. Everyone purchasing a ticket will be entered into a drawing for a Ladies’ 14kt white gold infinity style pendant containing one .15 round brilliant diamond and .10 total weight round brilliant accent diamonds, equaling 1/4 carat total weight; on a 18” box chain, weighing 2.3 grams (retail value $1,050) compliments of Elliott Jewelers of Waukon. In addition, many more door prizes will be

The 62nd Annual Koenig Family Reunion was held on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at the Castalia Park in Castalia, Iowa. Co-hosts were the Earl and Harlen Koenig families.

Those attending were: Dennis and Sandy Koenig, Ruby Koenig, Verne Koenig, Tom and Bonnie Daleness, Bob Koenig, Duane Koenig, James and Darlene Koenig, Don and Judy Koenig, Jerry and Shirley Blakeslee, Brian and Lisa Snitker, Brian and Peggy Keuning, Harlen Koenig, Kelli Eshelman, Dale Koenig, Dave Koenig, Ethan Snitker, Megan Howe, Doug and Rhonda Koenig, Calvin and Luann Vacek, Luther, Mindy and Adele Koenig, Travis, Dawn and Isabella Koenig, Nick Snitker, Clay, Steph, Carli and Cael Koenig, Gary and Sharon Johnson.

The reunion began with a social gathering at 2:30 p.m., supper at 5 p.m. and the business meeting began at 6 p.m. Dave and Dale were in charge of the business meeting. Verne began with a story of Radio Days in Dubuque.

The oldest relative attending was Harlen Koenig, 98 of Postville.

The youngest relative was Adele Koenig, daughter of Luther and Mindy Koenig, 3 months, of Postville, Iowa.

Births include Crue Douglas Koenig, son of Bryce (Doug) and Tiffany Koenig of Waukon, Iowa on April 26, 2016. Also, Adele Koenig, daughter of Luther (Mike) and Mindy Koenig of Postville, Iowa, born May 23, 2016. There was one death. Lorraine (Harlen) Koenig, 95, of Postville, October 14, 2016.

Marriages this last year included Lucas (Peggy) and Nicole Keuning on October 23, 2015 and Shanna (Melissa) and Jason Preul on August 20, 2016.

The relatives traveling the farthest were Don and Judy Koenig from Wakefield, Neb. The closest relative was Ruby Koenig from Postville. The “Jim” Award went to Verne Koenig, Ruby Koenig, and Tom and Bonnie Daleness.

Relatives over 80 do not need to bring food next year. Doug is welcome to continue serving the sweet corn. The hosting families for next year are: the Verne and Leonard Koenig families.

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The Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital and Elliott Jewelers of Waukon will be holding their 12th annual Women’s Health Day on Tuesday, September 27, at the Waukon Banquet and Reception Center. This year, every person attending the event will be entered into a drawing for a Ladies’ 14kt white gold infinity style pendant containing one .15 round brilliant diamond and .10 total weight round brilliant accent diamonds, equaling 1/4 carat total weight; on a 18” box chain, weighing 2.3 grams. (Retail Value $1,050) compliments of Elliott Jewelers of Waukon. Tickets for this year’s event will go on sale on Monday, September 12, at Veterans Memorial Hospital and Elliott Jewelers.

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Tickets will go on sale September 12 at Veterans Memorial Hospital and Elliott Jewelers. The proceeds from this event will be used to purchase a new noninvasive transcutaneous bilirubinometer for assessing the risk of jaundice in newborn babies in the Maternity Services Department at Veterans Memorial Hospital.

For more information, please call Veterans Memorial Hospital at 5683411 or Nona Sawyer, Auxiliary Event Coordinator at (563) 5683105.

Vicki Folkers, Secretary/Treasurer The Franklin Homemakers picnic was at the home of Verna Oelberg August 14 at 12:30 p.m.

Present were Verna, Gwen Brainard, Larry and Jane Lamborn, Erma Swenson, Beverly Bacon, Sharon White, and Larry and Vicki Folkers.

Club books that Darcy Engelhardt put together were handed out and reviewed. September outing to Lansing was discussed. Members sang Happy Birthday to Sharon White. The first club meeting for the new season will be at the home of Vicki Folkers Wednesday, September 14 at 1:30 p.m. Lesson will also be by Vicki. Roll call will be your first friends name. The saying for the month of September is “God loves you and there is nothing you can do about it.”

Post-Franklin Study Club The Post-Franklin Study Club celebrated its annual club trip with a visit to the Winneshiek Wildberry Winery near Decorah. Members met for lunch at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 17.

Seven members and one guest answered roll call by telling what’s good and bad about living in Iowa.

The business meeting was held and the birthday of Gladys Hartson was noted.

The next meeting will be held Wednesday, September 21 at the Good Samaritan Home in Postville.

Members are to meet at 2 p.m.

Edna Lechtenberg is in charge of Bingo prizes and Dorothy Suckow and Joan Moore will take care of refreshments.

News Briefs Diabetes Support Group meeting at VMH The Veterans Memorial Hospital Diabetes Support Group will hold its next meeting on Thursday, September 15, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be held at Veterans Memorial Hospital in the Large Conference Room, located on the

lower level of the hospital.

This diabetes class is open to everyone who has diabetes or has a friend or loved one with diabetes.

For more information on the Diabetes Support Group, please call Teresa Myers, RN, C.D.E., Diabetes Educator, or Angie Mettille, RN, at Veterans Memorial Hospital at (563) 568-3411.

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History, Art, Gold Converge in Lansing Winery SUBMITTED BY ACED Nestled in bucolic and pastoral hill country adjacent the Mississippi river, between Lansing and Harpers Ferry, in Wexford, you’ll find a gem of a new business—Madigan Winery—opened in May this year.

“That’s just how we hear people describe it,” Brian Madigan says, “Going up this winding gravel road through tall trees and then the sky just opens up—it’s like you’re on top of the world…and then we drive back to find this absolute gem.”

“We love to hear that, of course.

It reminds us how we felt when we first arrived. I came to this place 14 years ago, and Karen 6. I bought from Mickey Madden—who I’ll always be grateful to for giving me a shot at my dream. I wanted to create a value-added agricultural commodity and thought that was going to be blue berries, but then learned we really don’t have the soil for them. A little research and grapes came to the fore. I planted my first vineyard with my dad the next year and started teaching myself how to make wine.”

Brian’s partner, Karen Swanson, owner of “The Salon” in La Crosse, WI, points to bottles of wine on a shelf bearing ribbons. “I like dryred wines. When we met, he was making a semi-sweet and a blush, but no dry.”

“I really liked Karen,” Brian says, “And felt I had to step up my game to keep her around! The first dry red I made was from my own Marechal Foch grapes; I got lucky--it won a second place at Iowa State Fair; it’s the one we took to the bank.”

Karen adds, “We had economic challenges—not enough clout to warrant a loan outright, and so we financed building the shell of the new building on a credit card and sold a car, and that, along with the award we won, convinced the bank we were serious contenders and a worthy financial risk.”

Their hard work paid off, an SBA loan was conferred April of 2015, whereupon they commenced finishing the building and applying for state and federal permits required to make and sell commercial wine.

Karen says, “We put every nail and every screw into this building ourselves.” Brian is quick to point out the invaluable help they got especially from their neighbors Ray and Bonnie Wagner, and others along the way.

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marathons are held at the Senior Citizens Room at the Waukon Wellness Center. The Auxiliary’s Euchre Marathons begin at 11:30 a.m. with dinner if you choose.

Please call Northland Agency on Aging at 877-838-8077 if you wish to eat dinner. Card playing

will follow at 12:30 p.m. until approximately 2:30 p.m. Anyone wishing to stay and play cards following the Senior Citizens meal is more than welcome to do so. For more information, call Auxiliary President Nona Sawyer, at 5683105 or 568-0043.

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Postville ‘hometown to the world’ All good things must come to an end and so it is with the Postville hanging flower baskets.

From the positive comments we have received, we gather that the community enjoyed the beautiful flowers as much as we did. Special thanks to Ross and Colin Malcom, and Marty Erickson for helping with watering when neither of us could.

We also appreciate everyone who

Karen Swanson and Brian Madigan are pictured in their Winery that opened this past spring between Lansing and Harpers Ferry.

Cool air blows softly from the air conditioner as Karen gives the tour, and although the 120-plus year-old granary, the tasting room, is not large, there’s a lot to see. Streaming light through a roof mounted sun-tube lightens richly hued pine board walls adorned by framed art, whimsical tin signs and fun wine accessories you can purchase. Karen proudly shows original oil paintings by Lansing native Phyllis Martino, among others. “These great works are for sale. We’d like to one day be a place where local and regional artists can display their best work. We offer a no-commission-consignment for pieces we love.”

Madigan says he and Karen are a good team. “We’re very lucky, we work well together. There’s an additive effect-it’s like we can get more done than two people working alone. And what’s more, she likes working in the vineyard.” “It’s a nice change from the work I usually do every day,” Karen adds.

Madigan Winery recently won Double Gold for their Blanc Celeste, Silver for their Birdsong, and Bronze for their Pear and Elderberry at the 2016 Iowa State Fair. Only 6 of 171 wines submitted by wineries across Iowa won Double Gold.

“We’re proud, it’s a nice thing for the consumer to be able to see—in our first attempt at commercial competition, industry experts in blind tastings declared the wine we make

Clayton County Supervisors approve rezoning along Great River Road The Clayton County Board of Supervisors approved the second reading and waived the third reading of an amendment to rezone property along the Great River Road at a Monday (8-29) meeting. At previous public hearing regarding the rezoning of approximately 754 acres of land from A 1 (Agricultural) to M 2

The Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital will be holding their monthly Euchre Marathon for all individuals of the community interested Thursday, September 15. Men and women are welcome to attend, even if you are not an Auxiliary member. The Euchre

(heavy industrial), several county residents spoke in favor and against the amendment, which will allow underground mining in the area.

The amendment will now go to the Clayton County Board of Adjustment in October or November. That board can add restrictions, or fine tune restrictions already in place in the amendment.

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entertaining the idea of hanging a few more flower baskets and banners to live up to our reputation of being “hometown to the world”.

It’s our way of putting out the welcome mat.

Sincerely, Mary Engstrom and Mary Straate, Postville, Iowa

Letter to the Editor Mystery, Mingle, Munch & Mob Tour Holy Walk committee announces end of event for the support and words of Over the past several years it encouragement. We hope that this has been our pleasure to share with Series to be held “Holy Walk to Bethlehem” made many people the journey of Joseph your Advent season just a little and Mary to Bethlehem with the September 15 more special.

“Holy Walk.” We have enjoyed

in this very building to be, in essence, very good. It’s also rewarding to get to meet the many wonderful people who stop into the winery and share their stories and love of adventure— they like our wine too—we get many Clayton County Economic compliments—we have 7 wines at Development, OWLS, and Clayton present, something for everybody’s County Conservation invite you to taste. ” their September destination for the Madigan Winery also has on Clayton County: Mystery, Mingle, display and available for very Munch & Mob Tour Series. Join reasonable prices, beautifully colorful the series and visit communities woven rugs from TASC members of in beautiful Clayton County on Waukon. Karen says, “We bought the third Thursday each month. one right away, the cause is worthy.

“Come September 15, as they visit Each one of these rugs has the name Iowa’s best kept secret, a beautiful of the person who created it on a tag, tourist town known for its antiques, and the money from it goes right history, commerce, and nightlife,” back to them—they get a sense of invites Naturalist Abbey Harkrader. worthiness and accomplishment for Fun outings await participants their efforts.” who join the Mystery, Mingle, “Our 5-year-plan involves Munch & Mob Tours. Visit a local building on the foundation we have community each month for a day of started here. We have blueprints for learning, food, meeting new people a two-story gambrel style barn that and shopping. Each destination is will provide additional indoor and a mystery. Participants are asked to outdoor seating overlooking the pond shop locally during this fun tour to and the vineyard.” Karen says, “The support local businesses. evenings and sunsets out here can be You can sign up for the mystery so peaceful and pleasant, we’d like tour series by calling (563) 245to provide our customers with that 1516 or email abbey_claytonccb@ experience to go along with a nice yahoo.com. Meet at 10 a.m. glass of wine and good company.” the third Thursday each month Brian works for Gundersen at Osborne Park to shuttle and Health System as a clinical lab tech, carpool to the mystery destination. and for Mayo in medical equipment Participants are asked to RSVP and volunteers at St. Clare Mission. each month.

Karen has two daughters Lilah 19, The Osborne Center is located and Sage 21, who reside in Winona, on Highway 13, ten miles north MN and La Crosse, WI respectively. of Strawberry Point or five Madigan Winery is located at miles south of Elkader. The 1536 Lily Rd. Lansing, and is open center is open from 8 a.m. to from 12-5 Saturday and Sunday and 4 p.m., Monday-Saturday and WomensGoogle Health/OB Family Medicine by appointment.

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After many long discussions it has been decided that it is not possible to continue to offer this event to the community. It was a difficult decision to make but one that we believed needed to be made.

We would like to thank all those who have volunteered in any number of ways, from helping to set up and take down the scenery, preparing food for the volunteers and those who volunteered as characters in the journey. Without each of these people we could not have even considered putting this event together. To those who attended the event we thank you

At this time we would like to let the public know that there are tables that are available for sale along with other items used for the journey paths and buildings. If anyone is interested in a detailed list please feel free to contact, Pastor Catterson or Dean Ohloff. Items not sold immediately will be available at a yard sale in October. All proceeds from the sale of these items will be donated to a worthy cause in Postville.

Thank you again for your support in this “Holy Walk” and may your walks all be with God. The Members of the Holy Walk Committee

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She will make a wonderful only dog-or partner dog for the right canine friend. Cera can be met at the Love and Friendship Adoption Center. Her $225 adoption fee includes her spay, vaccinations, heartworm/lymes test, Revolution application, wormer and care with HSNEI. If interested in giving Cera a home, fill out an application at hsnei.org/application-for-adoption.

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Partners pull together to raise money for public art along Iowa’s Scenic Byways During the month of September, the Scenic Route Bakery will join with Casey’s General Stores, Inc. and members of the Petroleum Marketers of Iowa to help the Byways of Iowa Foundation raise money to install 15 original works of art along Iowa’s Scenic Byways.

Patrons will be able to donate to the “Art on Iowa’s Byways Initiative” at any participating store. The Art on Iowa’s Byways Initiative is dedicated to “bringing wonderful pieces of local art, imagined by local leaders, residents and youth and designed by local artists, to byways across the state of Iowa.” Although donors will have the opportunity to write their names on pinups, which participating establishments will have available through September, donations can also be made on the BywaysofIowa.org website.

In a recent interview at the Scenic Route Bakery in DesMoines, the Byways of Iowa Foundation Board Chair, Rod Marlatt, noted that, “although 55% of Iowans live in communities of less than 10,000 people, only 24% of state grants for art projects are awarded to communities under 10,000.” The partners in this endeavor believe the place-based public art will draw and engage travelers from around the world, noting that according to the Iowa Tourism office 75% of visitors to their website are looking for information about Iowa’s scenic byways and opportunities to enjoy art, history and culture along those byways.

Scenic Route Bakery Executive Chef and Owner, Katy Nelson, noted that Iowa’s scenic byways are a jewel and they, “fit perfectly with the Bakery’s mission to draw

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Reports from the Allamakee County Emergency Dispatch The following reports are complied from the call log maintained by the Allamakee County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Dispatch Center during the week of Monday, August 22 through Thursday, August 25, 2016. These items are a matter of public record. Per advisement of the Allamakee County Sheriff’s Department, a criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

Monday, August 22 4:11 pm - Fire department, Fire (oil spill), 800 block of W. Main St., Waukon.

Pictured left to right: Paul Berland, Vice Chair of Byways of Iowa Coalition, Gerry Schnepf (BIF Board Member and Executive Director of Keep Iowa Beautiful), Katy Nelson Scenic Route Bakery Executive Chef and Owner, Rod Marlatt (BIF Board Chair-Executive Director of Fayette County Conservation Board), Bob Ford (BIF Board Member and Vice President of Store Operations-Casey’s General Store), Gary Koerner (BIF Board Member and Vice President of Membership for PMCI).

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attention to Iowa as a beautiful and “scenic” state”. She has Iowa’s new scenic byway logos on prominently display in the Bakery.

Casey’s General Stores, Inc. started helping to raise funds for the project in 2015. Vice President of Store Operations, Bob Ford explains their willingness to offer $1 pinups to customers throughout the week of September as, “An opportunity to show our communities that Caseys General Stores and our employees want to help Iowa’s small towns do more than survive. We want to help them thrive.”

The members of the Petroleum Marketers of Iowa are being given the opportunity to make a contribution or to join in the September 2016 $1 pin up campaign. Gary Koerner, Vice President of Membership for PMCI noted that, “the initiative provides an opportunity for PMCI’s diverse membership to show their

support for their communities and their customers. Iowa’s byways are not just a source of pride. The treasured corridors also have a huge economic impact on our state. Visitors that our byways attract contribute to our $7.6 billion domestic travel industry. Therefore, this effort is a good investment for everyone.”

The Byways of Iowa Foundation’s mission is to protect, enhance and promote cultural, natural and scenic resources along Iowa’s byways, fostering authentic experiences with byway partners and communities to increase visitor-related economic development. For more information about this project and the Byways of Iowa Foundation, to get involved with the planning process, or to contribute, visit www.bywaysofiowa.org or contact Northeast Iowa RC&D: (563) 8647112 and ask for Mallory mallory@ northeastiowarcd.org

5:42 pm - Fire department, Fire (hot spot on wall by electric box), 100 block of Jean Rd., Waukon.

State Hwy 18, Lansing.

3:10 am - Public service (flooding), Main St., Lansing.

3:22 am - Traffic hazard (water over roadway), Prairie Ave NW, Waukon.

4: 14 am - Traffic hazard (water over roadway), State Forest Rd., Waterville.

4:40 am - Traffic hazard (mud slide), Wall St., Lansing.

4:42 am - Theft (stolen vehicle), 900 block of Maud Rd., Waukon.

5:27 am - Administration (flooding), State Hwy 26, Dorchester.

6: 05 am - Traffic hazard (mud slide), Bear Creek Dr., Dorchester.

6:25 am - Traffic hazard (water almost over road), 600 block of Forest Mills Rd., Postville.

6:45 am - Traffic hazard (water over roadway), 1200 block of Chimney Rock Rd., Waterville.

8:24 am - Damage (vending machine), 600 block of Rossville Rd. 1:26 pm - Damage (vehicle keyed), 2100 block of Lafayette Ridge Dr., Lansing.

6:09 pm - Traffic hazard (road is undermined), Liddiard Bottoms Rd., Waukon.

7:35 pm - Traffic hazard (closing road), Lycurgus Rd., Lansing.

7:32 pm - Traffic hazard (complete road blockage), Forest Mills Rd., Waukon.

7:48 pm - Traffic hazard (closing road), Old Mission Rd., Monona.

8:07 pm - Traffic hazard (rock on roadway), 1800 block of Village Creek Dr., Lansing.

9:09 pm - Disturbance, 600 block of W Main St., Waukon.

9:33 pm - Traffic hazard (bridge closed), State Hwy 76, Dorchester.

Tuesday, August 23 3:31 pm - Trespassing (Kratz arrested on two warrants), 400 block of W Main St., Waukon.

10:13 pm - Public service (flood advisory), 100 block of Allamakee St., Waukon.

Wednesday, August 24 12:33 am - Motor vehicle accident (car on its side), 900 block of N Fork Hollow Rd., Waukon.

2:48 am - Caller in danger (flooding cabin), State Hwy 9, Lansing.

2:51 am - Traffic hazard (under water), White Pine Rd., Waterville.

2:55 am - Traffic hazard (flooding), 1500 block of Village Creed Dr., Lansing.

3:00 am - Traffic hazard (tree down), Lansing Harpers Rd., Lansing.

3:05 am - Traffic hazard (mud slide),

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Jail Intake Monday, August 22, 2016 Amy Lynn Mathison of New Albin, Violation of a No Contact Order.

Tuesday, August 23, 2016 Brett Michael Kratz of Waukon, Two Warrants - In State.

Thursday, August 25, 2016 Shawn Cyril Connor of Lansing, Intent to Cause Pain or Injury, Simple Misdemeanor.

Public records: Clayton County and Fayette County “A criminal charge is merely an accusation. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court” Clayton County________________ On August 10, 2016, Clayton County Deputies arrested Dwayne Otting, 45, of Dubuque on Clayton County warrant for Probation Violation. Otting was transported to the Clayton County Jail where he is being held on $2,000 cash bond.

On August 11, 2016, Clayton County Deputies arrested Scott Marcov, 22, of Dubuque on a Clayton County warrant for Probation Violation. Marcov was transported to the Clayton County Jail where he is being held without bond.

On August 15, 2016 at 8:43 PM, Clayton County Deputies responded to an assault in the City of Luana.

Upon further investigation Shana Knickerbocker, 41, of Monona was arrested and transported to the Clayton County Jail where she was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon. The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Monona Police Department.

On August 16, 2016, Clayton County Deputies arrested Nathan McDowell, 21, of Rowley Iowa for a Clayton County Warrant for Probation Violation. McDowell was transported from the Fayette County Jail where he is being held without bond.

Fayette County________________ On August 15, 2016 the Fayette County Sheriff’s completed an investigation of a sex offender who is living in Oelwein who had been providing day care for two families.

The investigation had found that Amber Spring Limkemann, 29, of Oelwein had provided day care services on several occasions and she failed to register that employment with the state sex offender registry. On August 19, 2016 the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office obtained an arrest warrant and arrested Limkemann on a warrant for violation of sex offender registry second offence at her residence.

She was transported to the Fayette County Sheriff’s office and held on a $5,000 bond. The Department of Human service were called in to evaluate the families given care

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investigation and more charges chould be filed at a later date.

August 16, 2016 Fayette County Sheriff’s Deputy served a warrant on Kyley James Carpenter, 43, of West Union for Probation Violation (Original Charge Child Endangerment ) he is currently being held in the Fayette County Jail without bond.

On August 16, 2016, at approximately 1:58 AM the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call of a vehicle driving in a cornfield in the 9,000 block of Filmore Road, approximately 2 miles east of West Union. After further investigation, Deputies determined that Daniel Francisco Lopez, 22, of Rochester, Minn., was driving a Blue 1998 Dodge Dakota Sport west bound when he allegedly fell asleep at the wheel. The vehicle sustained minimal damage and no injuries were reported. Lopez was cited for Failure to Maintain Control.

On August 16, 2016 at 7:47 AM the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office took a 911 call reporting a vehicle that struck a bridge on Cedar Rd at the intersection of Cable Rd. An investigation determined that Jacob Christopher Newman-Dekarske, 22, of Fayette was operating a 2002 Ford Edge eastbound on Bush Rd and failed to negotiate a curve. The vehicle crossed the roadway and hit a bridge guardrail on the east side then spun in the roadway and impacted the bridge on the west side.

Newman-Dekarske was transported to Palmer Hospital by Tri State Ambulance for minor injuries. The vehicle was considered a total loss.

Newman-Dekarske was cited for fail to maintain control. The Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Wadena Fire Dept and First Responders.

On August 17, 2016 Harry Edward Schultz JR., 35, of Oelwein was arrested by Johnson County Authorities on a Fayette County Warrant for possession of a controlled substance 3rd or subsequence offense he is currently being held in the Fayette County Jail on $25,000 bond.

On August 19, 2016 at approximately 11:51 PM Fayette County Deputies were called to Echo Valley Speedway for a disturbance. While dealing with the disturbance, a male identified as Loyd Williams III was arrested and

charged with Public Intoxication 2nd offense. He is being held at the Fayette County Jail awaiting an initial appearance.

On August 19, 2016 at 7:24 P.M. the West Union Residential Facility reported to the Sheriff’s Office that a Ryan James Smith, 23, had escaped out the back door of the facility and was on foot in the West Union Area.

Smith who was in facility for drug charges was also being investigated by the Sheriff’s Office on new drug related charges. Later that evening the Sheriff’s Office took a report of a stolen vehicle just outside of West Union on 220th Street and Smith was a suspect, later another stolen vehicle was reported in the city of Hawkeye and while investigating that the first vehicle stolen was located. Video surveillance was obtained from the Hawkeye business were the vehicle was stolen and it showed Smith entering the vehicle.

On August 20, 2016 the Tripoli Police reported they had recovered the stolen vehicle from Hawkeye.

On August 20, 2016 at 8:10 P.M. Smith was found in a residence in Elgin and placed into custody without incident. Smith was transported to the Fayette County Jail and charged with two counts of operating a motor vehicle without owner’s consent, both aggravated Misdemeanor and Escape from a correctional facility a class “D” Felony.

On August 21, 2016 at 8:36 AM the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a vehicle that struck a deer on R Ave south of 80th St. An investigation determined that Jonny Wayne McKenzie from Cedar Falls was operating a 2003 Ford Ranger northbound on R Ave when a deer entered the roadway and was struck causing an estimated $3,500 damage. McKenzie was not injured.

On August 20, 2016 at approximately 1:22 AM Fayette County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to a disturbance in Clermont.

Upon investigation 29 year old David Lee Kleppe of Ossian was arrested and charged with 2nd Offense Public Intoxication. Kleppe was transported to the Fayette County Jail where he was held overnight. Additional charges are pending regarding damage Kleppe caused to a Fayette County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle.

Clayton County Courts Clerk of Court: Tammy Stadller, Spring Grove, MN, speeding, $46 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs Alan Wright, Marion, speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs Michael John, Bloomington, MN, speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs Stephen Hacker, Minnetonka, MN, stop sign violation, $100 fine, $35 surcharge, $60 costs Megan Platner, Marion, speeding, $80 fine, $28 surcharge, $60 costs Ahmed Aziz, Ames, speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs Cooper Puls, Brooklyn, speeding, $46 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs James Oelke, Onalaska, WI, speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs Kyle Anderson, West Des Moines, speeding, $20 fine, $7 surcharge, $60 costs Jeffrey Squires, Center Point, speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs Hans Pfas, Owings Mills, MD, speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs Benjamin Bina, Blaine, MN, speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs Garrett Armstrong, Dousman, WI, speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs Chandler Bosch, Coralville, speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60costs David Heck, Marengo, speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs Carol Miyoshi, Wahoo, NE, speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs Rajeev Jaswal, Naperville, IL, speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs Phillip Abookire, Carmel, IN, speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs Nolin Lang, McGregor, fail to have control, $100 fine, $35 surcharge, $60 costs Samantha Streeter, Hawkeye, speeding, $90 fine, $36.50 surcharge, $60 costs Benjamin Springsteen, Marquette, speeding, $20 fine, $12 surcharge, $60 costs Joshua Sylvester, Elkader, fail to yield, $100 fine, $35 surcharge, $60 costs Savannah Gonzalez, Prairie du Chien, stop sign violation, $100 fine, $35 surcharge, $60 costs Amber Gulyash, Dubuque, speeding, $20 fine, $7 surcharge, $60 costs Trevor Lee Miller, Marion, stop sign violation, $115 fine, $35 surcharge, $60 costs Gerald Horkheimer, Hazelton, speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs James Harney, Naperville, Il, speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs Brenda Pergande, Dubuque, speeding, $46 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs

Tyler Baitinger, Osseo, WI, no valid license, $230 fine, $75 surcharge, $60 costs Allan Fry, Postville, speeding, $92 fine, $33 surcharge, $60 costs Rebecca Scroggins, McGregor, no insurance, $287.50 fine, $92.30 surcharge, $60 costs Jessica Flannery, Iowa City, speeding, $20 fine, $7 surcharge, $60 costs Derek Doerr, Fountain City, WI, seat belt violation, $57.50 fine, $17.50 surcharge, $60 costs Joshua Brayton, Sumner, no valid license, $230 fine, $75 surcharge, $60 costs Michelle Bakke, Lisbon, speeding, $20 fine, $7 surcharge, $60 costs T A Shriver, Austin, TX, fail to yield, $100 fine, $35 surcharge, $60 costs Heather Wessels, Parkersburg, speeding, $20 fine, $7 surcharge, $60 costs Kurtis Lindeman, Middleton, WI, speeding, $80 fine, $33 surcharge, $60 costs Joseph Mordin, Elm Grove, WI, speeding, $80 fine, $28 surcharge, $60 costs Sara Hodson, Greenwood, IN, speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs Brian Roeder, Guttenberg, speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs James Collins, Dubuque, speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs Thomas Buysse, Cedar Falls, speeding, $90 fine, $31.50 surcharge, $60 costs; seat belt violation, $50 fine, $17.50 surcharge, $60 costs Edward Henck, Lilburn, GA, speeding, $46 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs Shammah Butler, Rochester, MN, speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs Jessica Lacrosse, Blaine, MN, speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs Nathan Panther, Muscatine, speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs Jeanne Goldsmith, Tiffin, speeding, $20 fine, $7 surcharge, $60 costs Lindsey Anderegg, Guttenberg, speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs District Court: Michael Harbaugh, 24, Elkader, 2 counts of controlled substance violation, $5,000 fine on each count, suspended, costs and 25 years on each count concurrent (minimum 8-1/3 years) Robert Meyer, 71, Garnavillo, interfere with official acts, $250 fine, $87.50 surcharge, $60 costs Dane Schroeder, 34, Guttenberg, violate no contact order, $65 fine, $22.75 surcharge, $60 costs and 7 days in jail, suspended Blaine Recker, 20, Volga, possess marijuana, judgment deferred, $100 civil penalty, costs and 1 year probation

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Police Officer: Lakes Area Law Enforcement Testing Coop is establishing eligibility list for current and future law enforcement openings in beautiful Iowa Great Lakes Area. Coop consists of Armstrong, Arnolds Park, Emmetsburg, Estherville, Lake Park, Milford, Okoboji, Spencer, Spirit Lake Police Departments and Clay and Dickinson County Sheriffs Offices. At time of application, candidates must meet State Requirements for Law Enforcement Employment. Applicants currently ILEA certified and employed by a Law Enforcement Agency are allowed lateral transfer. Applicants without certification are required to pass P.O.S.T. and physical agility exams. Successful applicants are eligible for employment by all agencies. For details, application contact Dickinson County Sheriffs Office, 712-336-2793, any Coop Agency, or website www.dickinsoncountysheriff.com Testing Dates are October 7 & 8, 2016 in Milford, Iowa. Application deadline, September 23, 2016, at 4:00 P.M. EOE (INCN)

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Sealed Bids - 1973 Ford Pumper truck with 750 gallon storage tank and 750 g.p.m. pump. Storage Compartments. Only 8,572 actual miles.

Sealed bids to be provided to City of Postville, 147 N. Lawler St. by September 12, 2016 by 4:30 p.m. City of Postville has the right to reject any and all bids. Truck can be viewed between 8 am- 3:30 M-F contact city hall 563-864-7454. This unit will not be sold as a fire apparatus. p/45:1-1

Contact Nancy Everman, at 563-568-3909 or neverman@waukonfeedranch.com Or please stop by and fill out an application at the AGRONOMY CENTER Must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. 615 Old Hwy. 9, Waukon, IA

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Cheerful and quick-witted multitasker who can juggle phone calls and nail the details needed as a Dispatcher with EARL Public Transit in Decorah, a program of Northeast Iowa Community Action. www.neicac.org/employment or email twilkins@neicac.org. EOE

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Guttenberg Industries, a leading plastic injection molding company located in Garnavillo, Iowa is seeking to create the position of BiLingual Lead Operator on each of its three shifts.

This position performs the duties of the production operator, but also assists in training Spanish-speaking employees, explains daily job assignments, answers questions, and provides translation as required.

The successful candidate will be fluent in both English and Spanish, demonstrate a strong work ethic and have a history of reliable attendance.

This position starts at $12.50 per hour on first shift, with a $.45 premium for 2nd shift and $.65 premium for 3rd shift. Comprehensive benefit package is available after 60 days. Pay increases may exceed $1.25 per hour after each of the first two years of employment.

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2. Indicate total points scored in the Postville Pirate game that week - this used to break ties.

3. Sign name, address and phone number in entry box area.

4. Send or bring in your entry to: “Pirate Petey,” P.O. Box 100, Postville, IA 52162.

ENTRY FORM Be sure to circle all winners and send in the entire page.

Name ______________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Phone ______________________________________________________ TOTAL POINTS

ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED OR HAND DELIVERED BY 5 PM ON THE FRIDAY PRECEDING THE GAMES!

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Page 8 | Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 7, 2016 | Postville Herald Women’s Auxiliary Meeting Tuesday, September 13: 9 am Quilting Wednesday, September 14: 6 pm WELCA Triennial Informational Meeting

Bethlehem Presbyterian Church Postville Sunday, September 11: 8:45 am Services followed by Coffee and Fellowship Community Presbyterian Postville Rev. Gary Catterson Wednesday, September 7: 12:30 pm CT; 1:30 pm PW Friday, September 9: RSVP to Office for CPR/AED Training Sunday, September 11: 10 am Worship/Communion; 11 am Fellowship Tuesday, September 13: 5:30 pm CPR/AED Training Wednesday, September 14: 2:30 pm Bible Study at GMG St. Paul Lutheran Postville Pastor Lynn Noel Greg Hamm, Family Ministry Wednesday, September 7: 9 am3:15 pm Barnabas Class; 10 am Staff Meeting; 1:30 pm Pastor at GMG; 2:30 pm GSC Communion Service; 5:30 pm Christian Ed Meeting; 6 pm Bell Choir; 6:30 pm Required Confirmation Meeting/FH; 7 pm St. Paul Choir Thursday, September 8: 9 am3:15 pm Barnabas Class; 5 pm Finance/LB; 5:30 pm Boy Scout Sign-up; 6 pm CC Executive Friday, September 9: After Game11 pm Paul’s Place Saturday, September 10: 9:3011:30 am Girl Scouts; 5:30 pm Casual Worship/FH Sunday, September 11: Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost; 10 a.m. WorshipRally Sunday; 11:15 am Endowment Meeting; 7 pm NA Meeting / FH Monday, September 12: Parish Offices Closed; Greg’s Day Off; 9 am Tellers/LB; 9 am-1:15 pm Barnabas Class; 7 pm Church Council/FR Tuesday, September 13: 8:30 am-12 pm Legion Auxiliary/FR Wednesday, September 14: 10 am Staff Meeting; 1:45-3:30 pm Confirmation; 6 pm Bell Choir; 7 pm St. Paul Choir Living Faith United Methodist Parish Rev. Dennis Hopes Monona / Giard / McGregor Wednesday, September 7: 9 am Coffee at Monona; 1 pm

Giard UMW Meeting in the Good Shepherd Room; 7 pm Worship Committee Meeting at Monona Sunday, September 11: 8 am Worship at McGregor; 9:15 am Worship at Giard; 9:15 am Sunday School at Monona; 10 am Coffee at Monona; 10:30 am Worship at Monona Faith Lutheran, a ministry of the North American Lutheran Church 113 N. Page St., Monona Rev. Melvin Harris Wednesday, September 7: 6:30 am Bible Study at Dean Schultz’s Home; Registration Deadline for Iowa Mission District Convocation Thursday, September 8: 6:30 pm Pastor’s Bible Study Sunday, September 11: 8:30 am Worship/Eucharist; 9:30 am Fellowship; 9:45 am Sunday School Begins Monday, September 12: 1:30 pm Bible Study Leaders with Pastor at Office; 1:30 pm Bingo at Garden View Tuesday, September 13: 6:30 am Proverbs Bible Study Wednesday, September 14: 6:30 am Bible Study at Dean Schultz’s Home; 9 am-3 pm Quilting; 9 am Morning Bible Study; 1:30 pm Afternoon Bible Study; 6 pm Council to Office East Clermont Lutheran Church Clermont Pastor Ron Roberts Wednesday, September 7: 9 am-12 pm Office Hours; 1 pm WELCA at Church Saturday, September 10: 8:30 am Mobile Food Pantry at Crossfire Church, West Union Sunday, September 11: 9 am Sunday School; 10 a.m. Worship Wednesday, September 14: 9 am-12 pm Office Hours; 7:30 pm Council West Clermont Lutheran Church Clermont Wednesday, September 7: 1 pm WELCA Board Meeting Saturday, September 10: 9 am Men’s Group at Quarry Sunday, September 11: 9:30 am Worship/Rally Sunday/ “God’s Work Our Hands”; 10:30 am Coffee Fellowship and 8th Confirmation and Sunday School; 6 pm Sunday Meeting Monday, September 12: 7 pm

Hasty Judgements "Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you."

St. Paul Lutheran Monona Pastor Erika Kielstrup Wednesday, September 7: 9 am Worship Grace Circle Thursday, September 8: 2-6 pm Monona Bandstand 100th Anniversary Celebration Sunday, September 11: Rally Day and “God’s Work Our Hands” Sunday - 9 am Worship and Eucharist Service; 10 am Disburse to Service Project Areas; 10:30 am Potluck Tuesday, September 13: 6 pm Stewardship and Finance Mtg Wednesday, September 14: 6 pm Council Meeting Frankville Community Presbyterian Church Sunday, September 11: 10:30 am Worship Tuesday, September 13: 6 pm Session Meeting

STEM council, Kemin Industries open call for nominations The Governor’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Advisory Council, in partnership with Kemin Industries, has launched the third year of the I.O.W.A. STEM Teacher Award and will be accepting nominations through Friday, October 14, 2016.

The award recognizes one full-time, licensed K-12 teacher from each of the six STEM regions across the state for their passion in motivating their students to develop a lasting interest in STEM, both in and out of the classroom.

The six teachers selected will each receive an award of $1,500 with an additional $1,500 for their classroom.

“Over the past two years, it has been inspiring to read about and meet some of the many talented STEM teachers across our state who work in classrooms every day with our students,” said Lt. Gov. Reynolds. “Today’s students are directly connected to Iowa’s future workforce, and making sure these students are prepared for the challenges ahead is a top priority for the STEM Council. It’s extremely important to make sure we are supporting our teachers in every way we can.”

St. John Lutheran, Luana and Farmersburg Rev. Harold R. McMillin, Jr. Wednesday, September 7: 8:30 am Do Days Thursday, September 8: 8:30 am Do Days Saturday, September 10: Sugar Creek Quilt and Antique Auction Sunday, September 11: 7:30 am Council Mtg; 9 am Worship Installation of Sunday School; 10 am Sunday School/Adult Wednesday, September 14: 3 pm Confirmation; 7 pm Joint Council Mtg at Farmersburg St. Bridget, Postville St. Mary, McGregor St. Patrick, Monona Fr. Nils de Jesús Hernández Mass Schedule St. Bridget, Postville Friday, 9 am; Saturday, 4:30 pm; Saturday, 7 pm (Spanish Mass) St. Mary, McGregor Wednesday, 9 am; Sunday, 8 am St. Patrick, Monona Thursday, 9 am; Sunday, 10:30 am St. Olaf Lutheran Parish Marshall E. Hahn, Pastor Wednesday, September 7: 6 pm 1st Year Confirmation-N; 7 pm 2nd Year Confirmation-N Thursday, September 8: 10:30 am Marion WNALC; 7:30 pm Joint Parish Council-M Sunday, September 11: Rally Sunday; 8:45 am WorshipNorway; 9 am Sunday School-M; 10 am Sunday School-N; 10:15 am WorshipMarion; 2 pm Scenic Acres Services-Marion WNALC Tuesday, September 13: 9:30 am Pastor’s Text Study-Plainfield Wednesday, September 14: 6 pm 1st Year Confirmation-M; 7 pm 2nd Year Confirmation-M

Anyone can nominate a teacher via stemaward.fluidreview.com through the deadline of Friday, October 14, 2016. Once nominated, teachers will fill out an application to be assessed by a panel of judges who will select the six award recipients. Honorees will be announced in spring 2017.

“It is truly an honor to be able to recognize Iowa’s STEM teachers

for the outstanding work they’re doing with Iowa students of all ages,” said Dr. Chris Nelson, Kemin Industries president and CEO and co-chair of the STEM Council.

“STEM is a large economic driver for our state, and we appreciate every effort STEM teachers make to prepare students for future career opportunities that are available in these fields.”

Luana Council accepts bids The Luana City Council held its regular monthly meeting September 1. Administrator Humble informed the council of bids that came in for seal coating alleys within city limits. Bids were awarded to Blacktop Services and Vorwald Enterprises in the total amount of $20,000.40.

Administrator Humble informed the council that tractor pull insurance came in $5 less than company quoted. A check will be sent to the city. She also covered the TIF Debt certification that was filed with county auditor. It was the consensus of the council to table donation request from Luana Community & Recreation Center.

A citizen approached the council concerning several issues with a neighbor. The citizen stated that the neighbor’s dog entering and defecating on his property. The dog also chases after them while outside. The neighbor is parking and/or driving through boulevard in front of the citizen’s home resulting in damage to ground. The citizen also stated neighbor has vehicles blocking alley behind their home making it impassable. The council reviewed ordinances and items will be addressed.

Mayor Schroeder also read a letter received from a concerned citizen regarding a vermin nuisance on their property coming from neighboring property.

PUBLIC NOTICE MINUTES OF THE ALLAMAKEE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 2016 (UNOFFICIAL) Board members present Schellhammer, Koenig and Byrnes. All members voting “AYE” unless noted.

Meeting called to order by Schellhammer.

16.347-Motion Byrnes/Second Koenig to approve today’s agenda and the minutes from August 22, 2016. Motion carried.

The following people were present at various times throughout the meeting: Joseph Moses – Standard newspaper, Denise Beyer – Auditor and Clerk to Board of Supervisors, Corey Snitker, Brian Ridenour, Dave Mooney, Jean Bossom, Kim Waters, Clark Mellick, John Hansen, Jeremy Oden.

Public comment: None.

16.348-Motion Koenig/Second Byrnes to open public hearing for DNR Construction Permit application for Regancrest Holsteins, LLC confinement feeding operation. Motion carried.

No public comments. Supervisors reviewed the paperwork submitted.

16.349-Motion Byrnes/Second Koenig to close public hearing for DNR Construction Permit application for Regancrest Holsteins, LLC confinement feeding operation. Motion carried.

16.350-Motion Byrnes/Second Koenig to approve the DNR Construction Permit application for Regancrest Holsteins, LLC confinement feeding operation. Motion carried.

Corey Snitker, Brian Ridenour and Dave Mooney gave updates on the flood event on August 23-24, 2016 in Allamakee County.

16.351-Motion Koenig/Second Byrnes to approve signing the County Disaster Declaration for the August 23, 2016 flood event. Motion carried.

16.352-Motion Byrnes/Second Koenig to accept and place on file the Manure Management Plan for Progressive Ag. Motion carried.

16.353-Motion Byrnes/Second Koenig to approve signing the letter of support for Lansing to be the ending location for RAGBRAI in the future. Motion carried.

16.354-Motion Koenig/Second Byrnes to move Board of Supervisors meeting to Waterville Library on October 31, 2016 and Waukon Robey Library on December 5, 2016. Motion carried.

Auditor Beyer informed the Supervisors that one member of the Civil Service Commission was due for reappointment in 2013, but no record shows this was done. Also a second member of the Commission is due for reappointment this month. Beyer found that the duties of the Civil Service Commission need to be revised and Supervisors would like to hold off on reappointing any members until the duties of the Commission are updated. No action taken on reappointing Civil Service Commission members.

16.355-Motion Koenig/Second Byrnes to approve Jean Bossom submitting the Iowa Partnerships for Success Year 3 continuation grant application. Motion carried.

Mooney explained the contract states there is a price freeze for 5 years and for the following years six through ten, if there is an increase in the price, the Supervisors have the right to go

out for bids.

16.356-Motion Byrnes/Second Koenig to approve the Solid Waste contract extension.

Motion carried.

No action taken on the adoption of Board appointment policy.

Beyer gave an update to the Supervisors on employees signing off on the May 2016 employee handbook. Also most external boards are still working on adopting the handbook due to only holding quarterly meetings. Supervisors discussed this and would like to have all employees sign the Handbook sheet and return it to Auditor’s office by December 1. No employee is excluded from this requirement. External boards should adopt the handbook at their next meeting. Reminders will be sent to department heads and external board chairs, if Beyer has their contact information. On December 1 this topic will be revisited.

No action taken on non-union Engineer’s staff and Chief Deputy Sheriff following Union handbook or employee handbook. If 1997 Resolution for secondary roads remains in effect, it is recommended that it be specific to what parts of the Union contract apply to these employees.

Brian Ridenour will try to get a list of key points from the Union contract that are being applied to non-union staff. Beyer will follow up with Sheriff Mellick regarding a similar resolution for the Chief Deputy.

John Hansen gave an explanation of the roofing construction process at the Public Safety Center, gave other project updates and presented change orders. First change order presented was for removal of unsuitable soils adding $26,886.04 to project costs and also an upgraded roofing system adding a total cost of $4,000. Change order 1-1 totals $31,886.04.

Change order 5-1 was for additional costs of $3,764 for precast installation and travel to

the precast plant that was not included in the original bid; and also a deduction of $5,100. Total 5-1 change order is $1,336 deduction from the contract.

16.357-Motion Byrnes/Second Koenig to approve change orders 1-1 and 5-1. Motion carried.

Other Public Safety Center discussion items discussed putting down concrete on the parking lot instead of asphalt and the amount the change would add to the project cost. Supervisors will wait for clearer numbers before acting on this item. Contingency fund for the project is at $675,516 right now. September pay request was presented.

16.358-Motion Koenig/Second Byrnes to approve the September 1, 2016 pay request for Public Safety Center project. Motion carried.

Department Head updates: Kim Waters informed Supervisors she will be helping Winneshiek County as needed to fill out paperwork for disaster relief. Dennis Koenig gave an update on the CSS meeting held last week in Winneshiek County. Corey Snitker gave an update on flood damage totals. Beyer said filing deadline for County candidates is Wednesday, August 31 at 5pm.

16.359-Motion Byrnes/Second Koenig to adjourn. Motion carried.

Attest: Larry Schellhammer, Chairperson Denise Beyer, Auditor MINUTES OF THE ALLAMAKEE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2016 (UNOFFICIAL) On Tuesday, August 30, 2016 all Supervisors and Engineer Brian Ridenour attended a John Deere factory training tour for informational purposes.

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice: Allamakee County Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee Meeting #2 In July Allamakee County Emergency Management held a kick-off meeting to discuss an update to the Allamakee County Multi-Jurisdiction (MJ-7) Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, and to address the formation of a Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee (HMPC) to guide the plan update process. The multi-jurisdiction plan includes Allamakee County, representing all unincorporated areas, as well as the jurisdictions of Harpers Ferry, Lansing, New Albin, Postville, Waterville, and Waukon. Interested citizens, local school districts and colleges, business and development representatives, special interest groups, and government officials were invited to participate in the Planning Committee which will hold meetings throughout the coming year.

The next meeting of the Allamakee County Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee (HMPC) will be held at the Waukon City Council Chambers at 101 Allamakee St. in Waukon, on Tues-

day September 13th at 7:00 PM. The meeting is open to the public. The agenda for the meeting will include a discussion of community profiles and capabilities to be incorporated in the hazard mitigation plan. Community profiles provide useful background on the County and each participating jurisdiction with regards to history and development, location, geography, climate, and demographics. Community capabilities address the technical and fiscal resources, services, existing plans and policies, and current hazard mitigation activities communities have in place. In the meeting an overview of the hazard risk assessment process will also be provided, and the HMPC will discuss potential hazards to be profiled in the County’s plan.

For more information on the September 13th meeting or to attain additional information on the Hazard Mitigation Planning process, please contact Allamakee County Emergency Management Coordinator Corey Snitker at # (563) 568 - 4233 or by email csnitker@ co.allamakee.ia.us.

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USDA official highlights investments to improve health care and create jobs in rural Iowa U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Lisa Mensah today toured four central Iowa communities to see how more than $26 million in USDA funding is helping improve health care options and create jobs in rural Iowa.

“We are proud to serve the needs of rural residents and businesses here in Iowa and across the country to ensure rural America continues to thrive and drive the economy,” Mensah said. “It is with great pleasure that we partner with these communities as they work hard to make important investments, such as providing improved health care options.”

Mensah’s first stop during her rural Iowa tour was at Bethany Life in Story City which used a $22.5 million USDA Rural Development direct loan and $3 million loan guarantee to assist with a nearly completed facility-improvement project.

The renovation and expansion project included the demolition of a 50-year-old building, the construction of two new buildings for transitional care and extended care services, and significant updates to other facilities on the campus.

Bethany Life offers a full continuum of care for older adults including at-home wellness and education, skilled care, assisted living, independent living and longterm care.

Mensah then visited with staff at Mid-Iowa Community Action, Inc. in Marshalltown. Last year, the organization was selected as one of 10 rural and tribal communities to participate in the Rural IMPACT Demonstration, a cross-agency effort to combat poverty and improve upward mobility in rural and tribal places. This program was launched by the White House Rural Council which is chaired by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack During her tour Mensah also announced that eight projects in rural Iowa are receiving a total of $300,000 in Rural Business Development Grants. This program provide targeted technical assistance, training and other activities to assist

with the development or expansion of small and emerging businesses in rural America. She made this announcement during a visit of Natural Soy in Brooklyn, one of the communities assisted by the Iowa Foundation for Microenterprise & Community Vitality (see project details below).

Projects receiving RBDG funding include: • Buchanan County – $8,850 grant to fund a county housing needs assessment study • City of Calmar – $48,393 grant to fund engineering and design work for a new business park • Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque – $48,037 to provide community development training and technical assistance to local leaders • City of Decorah – $11,500 grant to fund a feasibility study of a fiber-optic broadband infrastructure within Decorah.

• Estherville Industrial Development Corporation – $50,000 grant to provide technical assistance and training to small business enterprises in Emmet County • Iowa Foundation for Microenterprise & Community Vitality – $99,000 grant to support entrepreneurial business development in eight communities across Iowa • Resource Conservation and Development for Northeast Iowa, Inc. – $9,650 grant to provide business leadership training within the Turkey River Recreational Corridor • Winneshiek County Agricultural Extension District – $24,570 grant to provide management and food safety training to locally grown food businesses Mensah’s last stop was in Grinnell where she toured Grinnell Regional Medical Center. In 2015, USDA Rural Development awarded a $300,000 rural economic development grant to T.I.P. Rural Electric Cooperative of Brooklyn.

The funds assisted with renovations at the hospital.

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funding continues to have a dramatic impact on rural communities across Iowa. Since 2009, USDA Rural Development has invested more than $4 billion on essential public facilities, small and emerging businesses, water and sewer systems, and housing opportunities for Iowa families.

This past year USDA Rural Development’s assistance in Iowa helped create or retain more than 1,000 jobs, aided 2,400 families in buying their own homes and assisted more than 60 communities as they made improvements to their facilities, services and infrastructure.

“We are proud to serve the needs of rural people and places to ensure that rural America continues to thrive and to drive the economy,” Mensah added. “We are very happy to be a partner with all the communities we serve as they work hard to make investments that will impact many future generations.”

Contact USDA Rural Development For more information about finance programs available through USDA Rural Development, please call (515) 284-4663 or visit the agency’s web site at www.rd.usda. gov/ia.

USDA Rural Development has 11 offices across the state to serve the 1.7 million Iowans living in rural communities and areas. Office locations include a State Office in Des Moines, along with Area Offices in Albia, Atlantic, Humboldt, Indianola, Iowa Falls, Le Mars, Mount Pleasant, Storm Lake, Tipton and Waverly.

Since 2009, USDA’s Rural Development agency (@USDARD) has invested $11 billion across the country to start or expand 103,000 rural businesses; helped 1.1 million rural residents buy homes; funded nearly 7,000 community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care facilities; financed 185,000 miles of electric transmission and distribution lines; and helped bring high-speed Internet access to nearly 6 million rural residents and businesses. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/ results.

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Patti Ruff August 26, 2016 I want to give my sincere sympathy to everyone affected by the flooding recently. I hope all are safe.

A Governor’s disaster proclamation was issued for Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, Howard and Winneshiek counties in response to recent flash flooding.

The proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of severe storms. In addition, the proclamation activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Program for residents of those counties.

The Iowa Individual Assistance Program provides grants of up to $5,000 for households with incomes up to 200 percent of the current federal poverty level, or a maximum annual income of $40,320, for a family of three. Grants are available for home or car repairs, replacement of clothing or food, and for the expense of temporary housing.

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Original receipts are required for those seeking reimbursement for actual expenses related to storm recovery. The grant application and instructions are available at http:// dhs.iowa.gov/disaster-assistanceprograms.

Eligible residents in Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, Howard and Winneshiek counties have until Oct. 7, 2016, to apply for Iowa Individual Assistance as a result of these storms.

Also for those needing additional assistance you can contact me anytime at Patti.Ruff@legis.iowa. gov.

As Iowa kids head back to school this week, I want to thank all of the teachers and staff at our school who are preparing our kids for the future. Education has always been source of pride for me and Iowa’s been a leader in public education for decades. We have high graduation rates and record numbers of kids

Regional County 4-H Youth Leadership Retreat The Experiential Learning Model emphasizes the use of life skills to learn content objectives. Through 4-H, this model emphasizes the importance of student involvement in the experiences or activities in each situation of the learning cycle. Students bring their own experiences and knowledge to the learning cycle. The 2016 Regional County 4-H Council Retreat was strategic on bringing the Experiential Learning Model to action with a focus on 4-H Community Club education for the 2016-2017 4-H Year.

The retreat goal was to develop County 4-H Council members through a train-the-trainer approach with personal leadership strength while reflecting on the purpose of leadership through the 4-H Community Club. We completed that goal through Olympic-style team building activities and a

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Unfortunately, many of the students will be feeling the impact from six years of the lowest school funding levels in Iowa history.

Many schools have been forced to cut teachers, increase class size, and raise property taxes.

According to the Iowa Department of Education, there are about 560,000 kids in Iowa public schools and the total number of school districts this year will drop from 336 school districts to 333 for this school year.

Class size in early grades has been proven in studies to have an effect on student achievement. The latest Condition of Education Report (2015) showed that Iowa’s average class size in grades K-3 increased slightly in those grades over the low funding years. Iowa has set a goal of 17 students or less in these grades, but the latest statewide averages for these grades are at 20 or 21.

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Participating youth and adults from Clayton County included: Andrey Shirbroun, Farmersburg; Carson Wille, Strawberry Point; Cody Mueller , Strawberry Point; Julie Lenth, Luana; Kristi Eberhardt, Elkader; Levi Tuecke, Garnavillo; Melanie Lane, Elkader; Morgan Fannon, Edgewood; Ted Hilgerson, Elkader; Nicole Wahls, Garnavillo; Molly Andersen, Guttenberg; Chloe Willie, Strawberry Point; WesLee Gould, Strawberry Point and County Youth Coordinator, Tammy Muller.

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News Briefs Grief Support Group to meet at VMH

The local Grief Support Group will hold its monthly meeting at Veterans Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, September 14, at 2 p.m. in the ICN Conference Room of the hospital, which is located on the lower level.

This informal meeting is open to anyone suffering from any type of loss whether it be death, divorce, illness or some other grief.

Feel free to attend and bring a friend. This grief support group meets the second Wednesday of each month at Veterans Memorial Hospital.

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VMH still offering free fun run/walk route and prizes Veterans Memorial Hospital sponsored its 23rd annual 5K Cardiac Classic Run/Walk on Saturday, August 20, in conjunction with the Waukon Corn Days celebration. Despite the rainy weather, the event was a great success with over 70 runners and walkers participating.

Due to the inclement weather that day, the hospital would like to invite the public to still complete the 5K anytime over the next few weeks. Just stop by the reception desk at the front entrance of the hospital any day between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.to pick up a 5K map and goodie bag, as well as a pair of complimentary reflective wristbands. Then follow the orange painted arrows on the streets marking this 5K or 3.1 mile course. The start and finish lines are located at the southeast corner of the hospital campus.

For questions, please call Erin Berns, Public Relations Director, at Veterans Memorial Hospital at (563) 568-3411.

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Due to the inclement weather for the recent Veterans Memorial Hospital Free 5k Run/Walk, the hospital would like to invite the public to still complete the 5K anytime over the next few weeks. Just stop by the front entrance of the hospital to pick up a 5K map and goodie bag, as well as a pair of complimentary reflective wristbands. Then follow the orange painted arrows on the streets marking this 5K or 3.1 mile course. The start and finish lines are located at the southeast corner of the hospital campus.

Although the Lady Pirates fell twice this week, Coach Sam Becker was very pleased with her team’s progress. She said, “The girls played the best that a Postville team has played in a couple years. They made huge strides against Waukon and we need to keep improving each week.”

The girls lost to Waukon by scores of 25-16, 25-16 and 25-19.

Selena Perez and Peyton Smith had three kills each and Tierney Bodley had two. Kelsey Mucia had seven assists.

Bodley was 10 for10 serving with an ace and Jaleasah Hendry was 9-9 with two aces.

Perez was 8-9 with two aces.

Bodley had seven digs and Nayeli Vega had seven as well.

Kelsey Mucia had seven assists in the match.

On Thursday the girls played North Fayette Valley where they continued to improve.North Fayette Valley proved to be a bit tough for the Pirates to overcome the deficit.

The Pirates lost in three by scores of 25-4, 25-15 and 25-11.

Coach Becker said, “The girls

did a great job of adjusting to a new defense on the fly during the contest.

We struggled with the quick sets that North Fayette Valley threw at us.”

Perez had three kills and Bodley and Smith had one each. Mucia had three assists, Bodley had one as did Vega.

Mucia was seven for seven serving, Vega was five for five and

Perez was four for four.

Hendry led the team in digs with seven. Vega had five digs and Bodley and Mucia each had three each.

The girls were slated to travel to South Winn September 8 and play in the Clayton Ridge tournament September 10. The next home match is September 22 when they host West Central.

Going for the Spike Varsity starter, Kelsey Mucia, concentrates on her serve in the game against NFV Tigers.

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With the season having been recently completed, the winners are being announced for the Tri-City Men’s Golf League.

Coming in first were Daryl Schlitter and Dale Bugenhagen with 206 points.

Second place went to Nick Zieman and Ethan Snitker with 195.

Third place was earned by Brian Bohr and Joe Milewsky who had 192 points.

The remaining teams and their places are listed below: Fourth: Jacob Ohloff and Chance Schager, 188 Fifth: Tristan Kautman and Brayde Miller, 182 Sixth: RJ Olsen and Bryan Mueller, 178 Seventh: Tony Schager and Paul Jungblut, 177 Seventh: Andy Livingood and Craig Livingood, 177 Ninth: Mike Sass and Lary Walter, 171 Tenth: Eric Dettbarn and Dalton Dettbarn, 170 Eleventh: Dean Ohloff and Dave Mueller, 166.5 Twelfth: Brad Rose and Chris Looney, 157.5

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Steege said, “Jacob has worked very hard this off season to mature into a quality quarterback and team leader.

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