November 28, 2023

Celebrate GivingTuesday Nov. 28 Every act of generosity counts

US POSTAGE PAID DECORAH, IA PERMIT #6

driftless

POSTAL CUSTOMER

www.driftlessjournal.com | news@driftlessjournal.com | 563-382-4221 | Tuesday, November 28, 2023 | Vol. 5 Issue 48

Noticing Nonprofits

Giving thanks for local non-pro fits and the big im pact they have on the community!

Thunder Rode: Local nonprofit healing through horses for 17 years By Zach Jensen Decorah’s Thunder Rode, which was founded in 2006, is celebrating Christmas Dec. 2, at the Elks Club in Decorah, and the organization’s executive director said the road since its genesis has been very rewarding. “I do this so I can give someone a chance to forget the rest of the world for a little bit, and be able to spend time with a horse,” said Nicholle Phillips, Executive Director and riding instructor. “Spending time with a horse can just make you feel better. For me this is my therapy.” Thunder Rode provides confidence building and rehabilitative training to individuals of all ages with special needs, within aspects of the equine industry. The program has no boundaries regarding developmental growth, program growth and learning potential for individuals, enhancing their abilities to live and work successfully within the community. “Sometimes, just being around horses is good therapy,” said Phillips, who’s been involved with equestrian/equine therapy for 26 years. “When I’m having a bad day, I go to the horse barn.” Phillps said Thunder Rode helps adults and children with special needs, at-risk youth, and more recently, relies on its horses to help military Veterans who struggle with PTSD. During equine therapy, activities such as grooming and taking the horses through an obstacle course are performed. There is no riding; instead, the focus is on the Veteran connecting with the horses and guiding them through the activities.”

Thunder Rode volunteer Elmer Hansen and participant Justin Berns spend time with Buddy the horse. (submitted photos) Combat Veteran and former U.S. Army Sergeant Brandon Drost, who suffered with severe PTSD for years, was a guest speaker at Thunder Rode about how equine therapy saved his life. “I’m one of those guys that tasted the barrel of a pistol too many times,” said Drost during his presentation, which was featured as part of an Iowa PBS documentary. “I lost a marriage. I lost a lot of my friends. I lost a lot of family. But, someone showed they cared and got me to go get help.” The help Drost received was from Trinity Equestrian Center in Eau Claire, Wis., a facility similar to Thunder Rode. “Horses almost show the same emotions as humans,” Drost said in the documentary. “And, horses, unlike humans, don’t have ulterior motives. They aren’t there for personal gain. They’re not there for themselves. We’re there together to help each other, and that’s worked for me. It’s my light on dark days.” Since his presentation at Thunder Rode, Drost has brought what he’s learned about the effectiveness of service animals to a less-remembered

Thunder Rode continued on page 2 Valerie Fox, late wife of Allamakee County resident Sam Fox, who was featured recently in the Driftless Journal, rides Sunny at Thunder Rode. The horse leader is Emma Bachelder and the side-walker is Tom Diggins.

LOTS OF ITEMS

IN STOCK TODAY!

And to all a good night... A big crowd turned out for the annual Holiday Lights Walk-Thru the night before Thanksgiving at the light display area at Pulpit Rock Campground in Decorah. The light display runs through Christmas from 5 to 9 p.m. Santa will be there Fridays through Sundays from 5:30 to 8 p.m. until Dec. 17. A fireworks display in conjunction with Holiday Lights will be held Tuesday, Dec. 12, at 6:30 p.m. at the Decorah High School Football Field. All donations from the Holiday Lights events go directly back to Helping Services for Youth & Families to fund programs in Northeast Iowa. LEFT- Paisley and Maverick Worple of Cresco sat on Santa’s lap at the Holiday Lights event Wednesday night. RIGHT- AnDraya Olson and her mom, Cassie, from Waukon, were all smiles at the Holiday Lights festivities. (Driftless Multimedia photos by Roz Weis)

NICC terminating President Riedel hired in 2022, campus leader remains committed to school’s betterment By Zach Jensen The Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) Board of Trustees announced Nov. 20 it was terminating the employment of its president, Dr. Herbert Riedel. Reidel moved with his wife from South Carolina to begin his duties on July 1, 2022. Riedel stated, according to the law, he doesn’t intend to leave NICC at all. "The Board voted on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, to begin termination proceedings. However, under Iowa law, I have the right to a hearing and I fully expect to be exonerated as details of the Board's actions become known. In particular, the same day of the Board's action, our accreditor announced that it will investigate the College and the Board for the manner in which I have been treated.” Riedel said he first became aware of “internal morale problems”, mostly pertaining to the school’s Human Resources office, in September 2022. However, when he tried to solve the problem, as the college’s president and following Iowa’s laws,

Riedel said he ran into more problems. “I also learned that Iowa had recently passed legislation designed to improve protections for Freedom of Speech and prohibiting certain mandatory training on concepts such as race and sex stereotyping, that the US or Iowa are based on systemic biases, that certain groups are inherently privileged, etc., and prohibiting discrimination on the basis of political ideology,” Riedel said. “Unfortunately, the College was not fully in compliance with these laws. My attempts to remedy this were met by resistance on the part of some administrators and some members of the Board, who did not agree with the legislation.” Having observed the school’s bias toward what Riedel described as “woke ideology”, the president said he tried working to ensure that NICC was open to everyone. “I worked towards better aligning the College with broader perspectives of Iowa's population and our legislature, so that everyone would feel welcome and valued at NICC,”

Santacular

WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

1305 W Bremer Ave

NICC president

continued on page 9

SAVINGS! 3552 LaFayette Road

307 Hwy 150 North

319.235.9621

563.412.1113

WAVERLY EVANSDALE WEST UNION 319.352.4888

he said. “Nevertheless, a small number of administrators, who were unwilling or unable to adapt to new leadership, were given voice under the cloak of anonymity to participate in a deeply flawed evaluation of my performance in May 2023.” NICC’s president said the Board’s evaluation of his work was favorable but that the school’s “old guard saw their influence waning.” “Key in these efforts were Executive Director Connie Kuennen and Board Chair Jim Anderson,” Riedel said. “A month after Ms. Kuennen was placed on paid administrative leave and a week after I informed the College Attorney and the Board of issues with Mr. Anderson, the Board placed me on paid leave.” On Nov. 24, Riedel said that as of that date, he’s not been given a reason for his termination, and he believes “there is no valid justification for my termination.” He said he is still

Mon-Sat 10am-6pm Sun 12pm-5pm

Shop online!

NeighborhoodHome.com

2 Driftless Journal Tuesday, November 28, 2023

HELPING VETERANS, SENIORS AND FAMILIES

TWO DROP-OFF LOCATIONS

New or gently-used kids items

AT BOTH LOCATIONS . . .

GivingTuesday is Nov. 28

Noticing Nonprofits

Every act of generosity counts

Thunder Rode continued from front population of former soldiers: incarcerated veterans. According to reports found online, Drost began a career at the Stanley Correctional Institution in Stanley, Wis., helping incarcerated veterans with service dogs. And a few years later, he

WHE ALL RE THEIR

wish

es

CAN COM TRUE E !

1,500 toys

Countless hours of playful home learning!

$65

ANNUAL FAMILY MEMBERSHIP for interesting toys all year ‘round!

toysgoround.org HOURS Wed & Thur: 3:30-6:30pm Sat: 10am-1pm 607 Washington St. Decorah, IA

WHAT IS RSVP & WHAT DOES RSVP DO FOR OUR COMMUNITY? • Northeast Iowa RSVP matches the skills and interests of volunteers who are 55 and better, with local partners to positively impact communities • Last year, 525 volunteers served at 64 locations and logged 36,215.5 hours, valued at over a million dollars! • Serves Allamakee, Howard, and Winneshiek counties • We partner with organizations that ensure our neighbors have food; educate and care for our youth; complete taxes for lower and middle-income individuals and families; and MANY others • This is the first time since we began in 2001 that we have asked for community support

tgrlibrary@yahoo.com

Guardians of Northeast Iowa

Advocating for Iowa’s most vulnerable individuals

SERVICES GUARDIANSHIP

CONSERVATORSHIP

REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE EXECUTOR

Guardians of Northeast Iowa PO Box 107 Calmar, IA 52132 563-419-2443 info@guardiansofneia.org

Send donations to: Northeast Iowa RSVP Decorah Public Library 202 Winnebago ST Decorah, IA 52101

Checks can be made out to: Northeast Iowa RSVP

Serving

TRUSTEE

WHO DO WE SERVE? Persons with disabilities and/or mental illness, elderly individuals, Veterans and juveniles aging out of foster care system

guardiansofneia.org

TO DONATE:

brought equestrian therapy to veterans in the prison. Today, Drost is the Primary Coordinator for the Americans with Disabilities Act in the Stanley correctional facility. Phillips said working with and riding horses is also good for people with physical disabilities for a variety of reasons. The physical action of working with horses helps people build strength and balance, and improves spatial awareness. Both riding and caring for horses help enhance physical endurance and dexterity; a common occupational therapy goal. People who may have physical limitations and can’t participate in other more physical activities often find riding to be an enjoyable outlet. “Riding a horse works all the muscles,” Phillips added. “You’re working muscles you didn’t know you had. Even just talking with the horse helps, because they can tell the horse anything, and the horse can’t tell anyone. Being close to a horse is calming.” Although equine assisted therapy was officially developed in North America in the 1960’s, its origins date back much further. Ancient Greek literature, as early as 460 B.C. documented specifically the therapeutic value of horseback riding, and how a horse’s natural gait provides a variety of rhythmic and repetitive movement similar to human movement patterns. Phillips said she fell in love with equine-assisted therapy shortly after she graduated from Decorah High School in 1993. “It’s just something I have to do,” she said. “I can’t imagine not helping people. The look on their face, when they accomplish something on the horse is … it really gets you.” Thunder Rode, located at 1957 Meadowlark Road, Decorah, is open May through October each year. For information, visit the website at thunderrode.org or call 563202-0307.

32+

Iowa Counties

guardiansofneia.org

Noticing nonprofits and the impact they have Aase Haugen Homes has adapted and grown to provide exceptional care to serve the needs of our community seniors for more than 108 years. Aase Haugen is the area’s leading CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community) where a number of aging care needs may all be met within one single continuum of care one convenient, safe place to call home. On of the areas largest employers, Aase Haugen provides skilled rehabilitation care, long-term nursing care, respite care, specialized dementia care, assisted living, and independent living options to suit most any lifestyle. As a Christian non-profit, Aase Haugen is governed by a Board of Directors elected from 23 local Church Congregations.

Aase Haugen is renewing its commitment to continuing care by building a new nursing and assisted living facility in Decorah. This “New Place To Call Home” will provide care for those with the greatest medical needs, those who are seeking rehabilitation, and all who are searching for a place to call home. Join our mission to achieve the greatest quality care for seniors in our region, contact our Business Development Department for more information. 563-382-3603 • 4 Ohio St., Decorah, IA 52101 • www.aasehaugen.com • info@aasehaugen.com

Nonprofits are hard at work every day for a multitude of different aspects of what makes a community a great place to live, work and play. A non-profit organization means they care less about making a profit and care more about their organization’s mission and purpose: helping others. Of course, we can’t cover all 200 nonprofits in this one issue, but by talking with friends and neighbors, and asking what non-profits they support, we can

all learn so much more about what nonprofits are available in our communities. Pick up a copy of the Nov. 23 Public Opinion Newspaper for several features on local nonprofits along with testimonials submitted from readers about the impact of nonprofits In the spirit of Thanksgiving, thanks to all local nonprofits and all the work they do! Learn how to get more involved and support them as is possible. It’s good for the whole community!

“New Minowa Players has had a gigantic impact on me, and so many folks in our community. Through this organization I have been able to be a part of some incredible works of theatre. It’s made up of people I can easily call my second family, and has led me to opportunities outside of our community I wouldn’t have pursued otherwise. The opportunities for people of all ages to be involved in quality theatre, develop their skills, make friends, and create something bigger than ourselves is so great for our community.” - Sarah Elizabeth Brandt “NEI3A, the Northeast Iowa on Aging, is nonprofit that helps seniors in many ways. This organization has helped me navigate the many problems associated with having a spouse in a nursing home. Their help and support have been absolutely amazing. My Case Manager, Kindra Fritz, worked tirelessly for me and made herself available more times than I can count. No matter what your needs are, please give them a call. I guarantee they will listen to you and assist you in any way they can. If they can’t help, they will direct you to someone who can. This is an organization that is there for seniors!” - Sheryl Slitor

Driftless Journal Tuesday, November 28, 2023 3

Senior Citizens Hospitality Center update By Kate Klimesh Local nonprofit Decorah Senior Citizens Center has been an active place this summer, as work was completed for several major improvements. Due to many generous donations, they have raised over $70,000 for the improvements made this summer. Workers rebuilt the facility’s two restrooms to comply with ADA code and be wheelchair accessible, installed new drywall and associated insulation to mitigate areas of mold found in the center, installed air purifiers to improve air quality, updated plumbing, renovated the old kitchen into a fresh new space, installed the new front window, repaired the roof to prevent further leaks and installed bright LED lighting. There are projects still in the works, including upgrading the fire safety door, adding an ADA entrance railing, gutter repairs, installation of a donated washer and dryer and donated smoke detectors, as well as monitoring south wall moisture content and purchasing a dehumidifier, if needed. However, according to Senior Center volunteer Mary Lou Cotton, there is much yet to be done. “The Senior Center was in disrepair and greatly needs some TLC. We are work-

ing towards transforming our building to meet codes and be a happy and safe place for people to meet. We are in need of about $300,000 to give it what it needs inside and out. This is for the seniors of Winneshiek County, those here at present but mostly for the future.” The Senior Citizens Hospitality Center needs new paint, new flooring, new tables and chairs for card playing, and new kitchen appliances and cabinets. There are also plans, as funds allow, to improve the lighting for the parking lot, improve the use of green space and possibly patch the parking lot. The center has nominal dues that help to offset costs of its operation, but there is no foundation or fund to help with these one-time remodeling and renovation costs. “We’ve been working hard to increase our communications through e-mail, and we have our Facebook page and website at scdecorah.com where we share information and events. We do have monthly events, different card games, cribbage and pinocle, craft events, exercising, day trips we plan, as well as educational programs. We are always open to suggestions,” added Cotton. The public is welcome to join in any of their events, activities or plans, regardless of age or

Riverview Center receives $700,000 grant to support rural survivors of sexual and domestic violence Riverview Center, which has an office in Winneshiek County, recently received notification that it has received a federal grant for $700,000 to enhance the services they provide in rural communities across their service area. “Survivors in rural communities often face unique barriers when seeking healing and justice after experiencing domestic and/or sexual violence,” Bramlet-Hecker added. “This grant will allow us to expand work we are already doing in rural Iowa and Illinois, collaborating with community partners in support-

ing survivors in areas that are too often under-resourced.” The funding provided through the three-year grant will allow Riverview Center to add two additional positions to their staff, including an advocate that will provide services exclusively in rural communities, and a Rural Services Coordinator. The Coordinator will work with all direct service staff serving survivors living in rural areas to ensure the services provided are trauma-informed in ways that reflect the uniqueness of systems within rural cities and towns.

DECORAH SENIOR CENTER UPCOMING EVENTS

HESPER MABEL AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

M ,M Noticing membership Nonprofits Our $10/year begins now! ABEL

Friday, Dec. 8: Winneshiek Wildberry Winery will host a program sharing their history and how they got started. Time TBD

INNESOTA

501(c)(3) organization

Memberships and donations can be sent to:

HESPER MABEL AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY PO Box 56 Mabel, MN 55954

Sunday, Dec. 10: Christmas Celebration Open House 2-5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec.13: Senior Center Annual Meeting and potluck 3:30 p.m.

membership to the center. So why is the group behind the Senior Citizens Hospitality Center doing all this? “The seniors in our community have developed over generations, and our lives have changed in ways we never dreamed of. We’ve learned and experienced so much change, but that’s just the way life is – always changing. But as seniors, what gives us purpose? Social contact, physical activity, good nutrition and learning opportunities. We find all this at the Senior Center,” said Cotton.

Cotton noted that with change comes a lot of work, and they are always looking for volunteers eager to find their purpose and use their talents to assist with these changes and volunteer alongside them. “We have a board of directors, and individual committees to divide the work into manageable bites. Many hands make light work.” Cotton reported that the entire board has enjoyed learning more about each other. They are “definitely proud of what we’ve learned and accomplished for our family, friends and community. Being useful means everything is okay!” she added. For more information or to volunteer, find “SeniorAdventuresDecorah” on Facebook, visit scdecorah.com, or call Mary Lou Cotton (563-4194307) or Gerry Sorenson (563382-2669).

“

Call Laura

507-493-5801

PO Box 205, Decorah, IA 52101 For more We offer therapeutic information, horseback riding programs to become a that provide confidence member or to building and rehabilitative volunteer, call training to individuals of all 563-202-0307 ages with special needs, within aspects of the thunderrode.org equine industry.

WINNESHIEK COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION

Many thanks to all the Wellington Staff for the caring and thoughtful things you have done for our mother throughout the years. The many activities you provided to her brought her great joy, as she loved to be busy and be around people. We know you put your hearts and souls into making your residents lives fun and meaningful and for that we are truly grateful.”

WINNESHIEK COUNTY FAIR

PO Box 201 Decorah, IA 52101 563-419-1902 businessmanager@winneshiekcountyfair.org

wellingtonplacedecorah.com 2479 River Road, Decorah • 563-382-9691

Senior Adventures

SUMMER BARN RENTAL

www.winneshiekcountyfair.org

501(c)3

CARDS+ • EXERCISE • TAI CHI • QUILTING • WRITING

MUSIC • WORKSHOPS + CRAFTS • GUEST SPEAKERS Encouraging you to see people just as they are... PEOPLE.

! m a e t r u o n i o J

NOW HIRING DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS Contact us for more information and to apply.

606 Iowa Avenue, PO Box 166 Decorah, IA 52101

Senior Citizens

K e e p in g it , s e n io r s f d s o c ia l iz e g in + laugh

HOSPITALITY CENTER

RENT OUR FACILITY

senCHC1033@gmail.com

806 River Street, Decorah, Iowa

563-277-1033

FOR FAMILY EVENTS CALL 563-277-1033

Senior Citizens Hospitality Center - Senior Adventures https://scdecorah.com/index.html

563-382-8140

Donations can be made to DAV Chapter 8 and may be submitted to Sam Fox, Commander, 2196 Sweet Ridge Dr. Harpers Ferry IA 52146

www.opportunityhomes.org

WINNESHIEK LODGE #58 326 Washington St., Decorah, IA

Why become an Odd Fellow? We support John Hopkins University for sight, the Arthritis Foundation, orphanages and the Ronald McDonald House. We support students through scholarships/ loans through our Educational Foundation, and support students’ annual Pilgrimage for Youth to Washington, D.C. Annually, we lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. We offer senior housing in almost every state. To support Kinderhaus, please send a check to Kinderhaus, P.O. Box 114, Decorah, IA 52101 Or donate via Facebook or Paypal

Donations may be sent to: PO Box 324, Decorah, IA 52101

For more information, call Ned at 563-382-4632

Please assist us in supporting!

Double Your Impact.

Change a Student's Life. 89%

OF STUDENTS WHO RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE COMPLETE THEIR NICC DEGREE

MATCHING GIFT OPPORTUNITY!

Your gift provides a student with educational opportunities and financial support!

MAKE TWICE THE IMPACT - GIVE TODAY!

Now through Dec. 31, 2023 your donation to the NICC Foundation will be matched dollar for dollar, thanks to matching gift funds! nicc.edu/give

Foundation

4 Driftless Journal Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Fri., Dec. 1 11am-4pm Sat., Dec. 2 9am-Noon WITH PURCHASE Enter Our Drawing for a

SHOPPING SPREE

Shop Warm Clothes & Christmas Items

St.10Pat’s Thrift Store E. Main St. • WAUKON, IA

Hours:: Mon., Wed. & Fri. 11am-4pm, 1st Sat. of the Month 9am-Noon

SATURDAY

INDOOR MARKETS DANAN LANSING BUILDING DECORAH, IA

DECEMBER 2 & 16 8:30-1 1:30AM

ROOT VEGETABLES GREENS APPLES BAKED GOODS CRAF TS

Winneshiek County Fairgrounds

HONEY MEATS

900 E. Main St. Decorah, IA

WINE GIF T IDEAS

Cresco 22382 Hwy 9, Cresco, IA Motor Easy Financing Results in an Hour! Company 563-547-5336 Late Model Used Cars & Trucks

www.crescomotorcompany.com

Follow us on FACEBOOK & receive up to the minute inventory updates!

VEHICLES THAT WILL CATCH YOUR EYE! 6.5 F

NOW ONLY $17,995

14 Chev Impala Beige, New Style, V6, 75k Miles, Leather

X T. BO

HEATED

NOW ONLY $22,995

16 Ford F150 XLT SuperCrew Navy, 4x4, Heated Seats, 111k Miles, Chrome Package

LEATH

ER/MO

F ONROO

NOW ONLY $39,995

20 Hyundai Palisade Limited Gray, AWD, 3rd Row Seat, 2nd Row Buckets

NOW OFFERING

BUMPER TO BUMPER NEW CAR WARRANTY

ON USED CARS! NO REPAIR BILLS FOR 8 MORE YEARS!

5 PASSENGER SUVS CARS 18 Ford Fusion SE HYBRID, White, 63k 22 Ford Edge Titanium, Gray, AWD, 39k Miles, 42 MPG, Power Seat, Backup Miles, Heated Leather/Wheek Camera 22 GMC Terrain SLT, Black, AWD, 36k Miles, 16 Chev Cruze LT RS, Red, 61k Miles, Heated Leather/Wheel, Power Liftgate 22 Hyundai Tuscan SE, Gray, AWD, Only 7500 16 Chev Malibu LT, Red Cherry, 37k Miles, Heated Leather, GREAT CONDITION Miles, Tech Package, Backup Camera 14 Chev Impala LT, Beige, New Style, V6, 21 Buick Encore GS Essense, White Pearl, 75k Miles, Backup Camera AWD, 41k MIles, Moonroof, Heated 12 Mercedes Benz E350 4Matic, .Brown, Leather AWD, V6, 147k Miles, CLEAN CLEAN 21 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend Edition, Black, CLEAN AWD, 31k Miles, Moonroof, Heated Seats

21 Ford Bronco Sport, Black, AWD, 9,400 Miles, Backup Camera, Blind Spot Monitoring 20 Buick Encore GX, Ruby Red, AWD, 37k Miles, Moonroof, Heated Seats, Remote Start 20 Chev Equinox LT, Gray, AWD, Backup Camera, Remote Start, 33k Miles 20 Chev Equinox LT, Pacific Blue, FWD, 33k Miles, Heated Seats, Remote Start 20 Chev Equinox LT, Black, AWD, 67k Miles, Heated Seats, Pano Moonroof 20 Ford Escape SE, Black, AWD, 44k Miles, Heated Seats, Tech Package 19 Chev Equinox LT, White, AWD, 72k Miles, Heated Seats, New Tires, Tech Package 19 Ford Edge SEL, Blue, AWD, 58k Miles, Heated Seats/Wheel, EcoBoost 19 Ford Edge SEL, Black, AWD, 72k Miles, Heated Leather/Wheel, Backup Camera 19 Ford Edge SEL, Silver Metallic, AWD, 32k Miles, Heated Seats/Wheel, Power Liftgate 19 Jeep Cherokee Latitude +, Black, AWD, 40k Miles, Cloth/Leather Combo, Backup Camera 19 Jeep Compass Latitude, Navy, AWD, 55k Miles, Heated Seats/Wheel 19 Jeep Cherokee Limited, Gray, AWD, 66k Miles, Heated Leather/Wheel, V6 19 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve, Black, AWD, 51k Miles, Pano Moonroof, Remote Start 18 Ford Escape SEL, Ruby Red, AWD, 67k Miles, Heated Leather, Pano Moonroof 18 Jeep Compass Latitude, Silver, AWD, 68k Miles, Heated Seats/Wheel 18 Nissan Rogue SV, Blue, AWD, 27k Miles, Backup Camera, Heated Seats, Remote Start 18 Nissan Rogue SV, Gray, AWD, 42k Miles, Heated Seats/Wheel, Backup Camera 18 Nissan Rogue SV, White Pearl, AWD, Heated Seats/Wheel, Moonroof 17 Chev Equinox LT, Gray, AWD, 72k Miles, Heated Seats, Remote Start 17 Jeep Cherokee Latitude, Black, AWD, 88k Miles, Heated Seats/Wheel 16 Ford Escape SE, Sunburst Orange, AWD, 56k Miles, Heated Seats, Remote Start 16 Toyota Rav4 Limited, Silver, AWD, 63k Miles, Heated Leather, Moonroof 15 Jeep Cherokee Latitude, Silver, AWD, 82k Miles, Backup Camera 15 Lincoln MKC, Red, AWD, 83k Miles, Pano Moonroof, Heated Leather/Wheel 12 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara, Dozier Orange, 4x4, V6, Hardtop, 76k Miles

3RD ROW SEAT SUVS

20 Chev Traverse LT, Gray, AWD, 2nd Row Buckets, Remote Start, JUST IN 20 Ford Explorer XLT, Black, AWD, Heated Leather/Wheel, Power Liftgate 20 Ford Explorer XLT, Silver, AWD, 50k Miles, 2nd Row Buckets, Pano Moonroof, Heated Leather 20 Hyundai Palisade Ultimate, Gray, AWD, 53k Miles, Heated Leather 18 Buick Enclave Essence, White, AWD, 2nd Row Buckets, Heated Leather, Pano Moonroof 17 GMC Acadia SLE2, Black, AWD, V6, New Style, 2xMoonroof, 2nd Row Buckets 17 Nissan Pathfinder SL, White Pearl, AWD, Heated Leather, Moonroof, 58k Miles 16 Ford Explorer XLT, Black, AWD, Power Liftgate, Heated Leather, 63k Miles 15 Chev Tahoe LTZ, White Diamond, 4x4, DVD, Moonroof, 147k Miles, 2nd Row Buckets 10 Toyota Highlander Limited, Silver, AWD, Heated Leather, Moonroof, Local Trade TRUCKS

22 Chev Silverado 2500HD LT Z71 CrewCab, White, 4x4, 6.6L Duramax Diesel, Heated Seats 21 Chev Silverado 1500 RST Z-71 CrewCab, Black, 4x4, 10k Miles, V8, Heated Leather 21 Chev Silverado LTZ CrewCab, Silver, 4x4, 3.0L S6 Duramax Diesel, Heated/Cooled Leather, 30 MPG 21 Chev Silverado 1500 LT CrewCab, White, 38k Miles, 6.5Ft Box, Heated Bench Seats 21 GMC Sierra 1500 Elevation X31 DoubleCab, Black, 4x4, 44k Miles, Heated Seats/Wheel 21 Toyota Tundra SR5 CrewMax, Black, 4x4, 5.7L V8, Moonroof, 51k Miles 20 Ford F150 Lariat SuperCrew, Silver, 4x4, 36k Miles, Heated/Cooled Leather 20 Ford F150 XLT SuperCab, Black, 4x4, 83k Miles, EcoBoost, 6 Passenger 20 Ford Ranger XLT Sport CrewCab, Iconic Silver, 4x4, EcoBoost, 20k Miles, Leather 20 Jeep Gladiator Sport CrewCab, Black, 4x4, 39k Miles, Heated Seats/Wheel 20 RAM 1500 Big Horn CrewCab, Navy, 4x4, 5.7L V8, 44k Miles, Heated Seats/ Wheel, Pano 19 Ford F150 XLT FX4 SuperCrew, Velocity Blue, 4x4, 70k Miles, Heated Buckets 19 Ford F150 XLT Sport SuperCrew, Velocity Blue, 4x4, 44k Miles, Heated Bucket Seats 19 RAM Rebel CrewCab, Red, 4x4, 5.7L V8 VANS HEMI, 64k Miles, Heated Seats/Wheel 17 Ford F150 XLT Sport SuperCrew, 22 Chrysler Pacifica Touring L, White, 41k Lightning Blue, 4x4, EcoBoost, 20” Rims, Miles, Stow&Go, Heated Leather/Wheel Heated Buckets 22 Chrysler Pacifica Touring L, .Blue, 27k 16 Ford F150 XLT SuperCrew, Navy, 4x4, Miles, Stow&Go, Heated Leather/Wheel 6.5Ft Box, 111k Miles, Heated Seats 21 Chrysler Voyager LXi, Red, Stow&Go, 71k 14 RAM 1500 Express CrewCab, Black, 4x4, Miles, Leather 5.7L V8 HEMI, 94k Miles, Clean 20 Toyota Sienna XLE, Blue, All Wheel Drive, 11 RAM 1500 Outdoorsman QuadCab, 60k Miles, Heated Leather, Buckets White, 139k Miles, 4x4, 5.7L V8 HEMI, 20 Toyota Sienna XLE, Black, All Wheel Moon Drive, 91k Miles, V6, Moonroof, Heated 10 Ford F150 Lariat SuperCrew, Redy Red, Leather 4x4, V8, Heated Leather, Buckets

BACK ROW BEAUTIES!

12 Chev Traverse 2LT, Red, AWD, 212k Miles, Heated Leather, 2nd Row Buckets ....... $5,995

12 Kia Soul, White, FWD, Local Trade, Great Condition .............................................. $8,595

11 Chev Equinox LT, Mocha Steel, AWD, 192k Miles, Local Trade ............................... $4,995

07 Chev Suburban LS, Goldmist, 4x4, V8, 8 Passenger, Remote Star ........................ $8,995

05 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo...Navy, 4x4, V6, New Tires, Keyless............................... $4,995

Drive-thru Vote for Winneshiek, Allamakee Santa on ‘Grow Your Future’ winners the Farm in Two northeast Iowa women, testants in the voting round in- entrepreneurs advance their one from Winneshiek County clude: small businesses,” said Iowa Calmar Dec. 8 and another from Allamakee • Bobbi Jo Berg of Recipes Farm Bureau President Brent A drive-thru Santa on the Farm event will be held at Iowa’s Dairy Center on Friday evening, Dec. 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. Iowa’s Dairy Center is located at 1527 Hwy. 150 in Calmar. Visitors will be able to meet Santa from their vehicles. The drive-thru event will take visitors through the farm’s freestall barn to see a close-up view of the milking cows. Pre-packaged cookies and milk will be served right to the vehicles and visitors will also receive a fun holiday goodie bag which includes dairy educational activities. This family-friendly event is free to the public and donations are appreciated. The event will be weather permitting. For up-to-date information or questions, visit the Northeast Iowa Dairy & Agriculture Foundation’s Facebook page or email info@iowadairycenter.com.

DECORAH SALES COMMISSION

MARKET REPORT Monday, November 20, 2023

High Choice Beef Steers & Heifers ........up to 176-178.75 Choice Beef Steers & Heifers ........................173-176 Select & Choice Beef Steers & Heifers .....................166-173 High Choice Holstein Steers & Heifers ................ 162-165.50 Choice Holstein Steers & Heifers .....................158-162 Select & Choice Holstein Steers & Heifers ...... 150-158.50 Thinner Shelly Cows ........ 70-105 High Yielding Market Cows ................105-121 Market Bulls ................up to 113 Good Take Home Holstein Baby Calves ..up to 220 Good Take Home Colored Baby Calves ...up to 430

TOP CONSIGNMENTS BEEF FATS Richard Moose, Monona Randy & Greg Lukes, Ft. Atkinson Wes Hageman, Decorah HOLSTEIN FATS Gerry Kuennen, Waucoma Tom & Paul Kreiner, Ft. Atkinson Les & Julie Folstad, Decorah TOP COW Roger & Robin Adam, Monona TOP BULL Evan Van Meeteren, Elgin Slaughter Sale Every Monday at 9 am along with Regular Sale at Noon

County, are competing for the Iowa Farm Bureau’s Grow Your Future Award and its $7,500 grand prize. The competition, open to farmer-entrepreneurs ages 1835, focuses on niche agricultural products, specialty services and agritourism. Five contestants have been selected and will be narrowed through online voting, Monday, Dec. 4 through Sunday, Dec. 10. The three farmers with the most votes will advance to a pitch-off during the Iowa Farm Bureau Young Farmer Conference, Feb. 2. The grand prize winner will take home $7,500, and second and third place winners receive $5,000 and $2,500, respectively. The two northeast Iowa con-

from French Creek in Allamakee County creates and sells freezer meals using produce and meat raised by local farmers. She is at capacity with how many orders she can take and has goals to build a commercial kitchen space, hire a full-time employee and market her meals nationwide. • Carly Zierke of Sweet Season Farm in Winneshiek County grows vegetables and sells them through CSA subscriptions, farmers markets, cooperatives and local restaurants. Her and her husband are in the process of moving their operation, and with the larger space have need for a wash, pack and walk-in cooler. “Iowa Farm Bureau has a long history of helping rural

Johnson. “High input costs and limited land availability pose significant challenges for today’s young farmers, yet they are demonstrating remarkable innovation and creativity in finding alternative avenues that add value to their family farms while strengthening their rural communities. They’re forging partnerships with retailers and restaurants, tapping into direct-to-consumer markets and redefining farms as destinations to offer unique products and experiences. The Grow Your Future award is just way we highlight and reward these young farmer entrepreneurs.” The public is encouraged to vote for their favorite business Dec. 4-10 at iowafarmbureau. com/growyourfuture.

Dan Chouinard hosts Holiday Sing Along in Lanesboro Dan Chouinard with Bertram Boyum of Rushford, Minn., at the 2021 Sing Along. (photo courtesy Lanesboro Arts) Twin Cities-based accompanist, writer and vocalist Dan Chouinard will host the 17th annual Old-Fashioned Holiday Sing Along on Friday, Dec. 22, at 7 p.m., at the St. Mane Theatre in downtown Lanesboro, Minn. The 2023 Holiday show will feature a collection of songs,

poems and stories from familiar faces, as well as the musical talents of Chouinard and his special guest, Connie Evingson in a heart-and-hearth-warming evening. Chouinard has been a sought after pianist, accordion player, writer and community singalong host in the Twin Cities for

Decorah, Iowa (563)382-4203

three decades. He has performed all across the upper Midwest and often makes appearances on theatrical stages and public radio spots, including appearances on Garrison Keillor’s “A Prairie Home Companion.” Minnesota born-and-raised, Evingson has a catalog of acclaimed albums that run a wide spectrum of genres. From jazz to Broadway standards, to covering Peggy Lee or The Beatles, the Twin Cities-based singer has an adventurous spirit that, like her music, knows no boundaries. The Holiday Sing Along is presented by Lanesboro Arts. Tickets are on sale now. Ticket information and more available online at www.lanesboroarts.org.

1947 - 76 YEARS OF SERVICE - 2023 Family Owned & Operated

WEDNESDAY SLAUGHTER CATTLE AUCTION, NOVEMBER 15, 2023

CUSB BANK’S

We sold 1,345 head of slaughter cattle with Choice Beef steers and heifers sold $4 lower. Choice Holstein steers sold $4 higher, and market cows and bulls sold mostly-steady High Choice Beef Steers & Heifers ......176-180 Choice Beef Steers & Heifers ...............172-176 Select & Choice Beef Steers & Heifers .. 162-172 High Choice & Calf Fed Holstein Steers............................161-164.75 Choice Holstein Steers .........................159-161 Select & Choice Holstein Steers...........153-159 Market Cows...........................................70-100 High Dressing Market Cows .................100-120 Market Bulls ............................................90-122

TOP CONSIGNMENTS FATS Tom Herberlein, Caledonia, MN Matt & Bryan Lindstrom, Ellsworth, WI Bill Gadient, Jr., Goodhue, MN HOLSTEIN STEERS Ryan Lippert, Renville, MN Rick Jansen, Renville, MN Mark & Sheri Chamberlain, Pine Island, MN TOP COW Michael D. Boyum, Peterson, MN TOP BULL Wesley Dohrn, Zumbrota, MN

FRIDAY, DECEMBER

PHONE (507) 467-2192

8:30 - 11:30 AM

ST

Ce jin u in r lob fr se shet ad oiay heer!

FRIDAY REGULAR LIVESTOCK AUCTION, NOVEMBER 17, 2023 Choice Holstein Springin Heifers ........ 1850-2300 Open Holstein Heifers .......................... up to 180 Beef Cows ......................................... up to 1,675 Good Take Home Holstein Veal Calves ........................ up to 470 Colored Veal Calves ............................. up to 575 50-70 Lb. Feeder Lambs ................. up to 207.50 70-90 Lb. Feeder Lambs ...................... up to 200 90-110 Lb. Fat Lambs........................... up to 165 110-140 Lb. Fat Lambs......................... up to 165 Market Ewes & Bucks........................ up to 67.50 Market & Dairy Goats ........................... up to 200 Feeder Cattle: 300-500 Beef Steers.............................200-235 500-700 Beef Steers.............................200-230 300-500 Beef Heifers............................183-220 500-700 Beef Heifers............................172-210 200-400 Holstein Steers .......................225-335 400-600 Holstein Steers .......................159-183 600-1000 Holstein Steers .....................133-174 Market Cows.............................................50-85 High Yielding Cows................................. 85-110 Market Bulls .......................................... 100-118

1

STOP INTO ANY OF OUR CUSB BANK LOCATIONS:

CRESCO

111 N. Elm St. 563-547-2040

RIDGEWAY 410 St. Hwy. 9 563-737-2239

CHARLES CITY 1407 S. Grand Ave. 641-228-2550

LIME SPRINGS 132 W. Main St. 563-566-2215

WAVERLY

933 16th St. S.W. 319-352-3500

OSAGE

1533 Main St. 641-732-5546

SHELL ROCK

104 N. Cherry St. 319-885-4327

www.cusb .com

Yields better than expected despite drought in many counties Dry conditions a factor in 2023, but not the only story

According to the U.S. Drought monitor, the majority of Iowa has endured drought conditions since the beginning of the growing season, varying from extreme or exceptional drought to moderate drought. Despite this, the USDA reports that corn and soybean yields have remained relatively steady since last year. As of October, corn yields are expected to average 199 bushels per acre, down 1 bushel per acre from the same time last year, while soybean yields are expected to average 58 bushels per acre, down 0.5 bushels per acre from the same time last year. How can yields remain steady given the drought that much of the state has endured? As Iowa State University Extension and Outreach experts explain, classifying the drought status of an area takes a variety of factors into consideration, making drought classification just as complex as the impacts of drought.

Agricultural impact Daryl Herzmann, a systems analyst with the Iowa State University Department of Agronomy, works extensively with the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, which is a key resource for researchers and agronomists across the state. The mesonet is a network of automated weather stations located across the state that provide Unloading corn into truck meteorological data, including rainfall, temperature and wind conditions. The ISU Soil Moisture Network, which is part of the mesonet, is particularly important in understanding drought across the state, as Herzmann explained. “It’s difficult to observe trends in soil moisture over long periods of time, since moisture is a physically bounded quantity, and soil can only hold so much moisture,” clarified Herzmann. “That being said, the analysis this year was that there was just enough soil moisture to start out the growing season thanks to a rather wet winter, which ultimately saved crops across the state. Because of that deep soil moisture, a lot of places in the state that didn’t receive significant rain in July and August were able to pull through.” “Additionally, there is some benefit to crops experiencing dry conditions early in the season, since drier surface conditions encourage crops to put their roots down deeper, which allows them to be more resilient later in the season,” added Herzmann.

“We really saw some miracles this year for yield,” he said. “Talking to farmers, yields were remarkable this year even without much rain.”

Severe drought If soil moisture was sufficient to mitigate the impacts of lack of rainfall, then why has the state’s drought status remained severe? While soil moisture is considered when classifying an area’s drought status, drought status takes a variety of other factors into consideration, according to Herzmann. “The U.S. drought monitor is a project put together by a team of authors, and every week, these authors collaborate with different communities to assess a wide variety of factors,” he said. “Soil moisture is a factor, but impacts are the most important factor considered by the drought monitor. For example, even if the soil moisture in some communities prevented yields from being impacted, those same communities could be under water usage restrictions, which would place them in a more severe drought classification. On the flip side, even if a community hasn’t gotten rain in weeks, there might be a lack of impacts, placing that community into a less severe drought category.” Setting a trend The fact that trends in soil moisture are difficult to observe over long periods of time has been further exacerbated by increasing variability in precipitation and weather patterns, according to Catherine DeLong, water quality program manager with ISU Extension and Outreach. “It’s really tough to see trends

anymore,” explained DeLong, “in terms of soil moisture and precipitation being above or below average, we’ve seen a lot of ‘weather whiplash’ or a quick shift between two opposing weather conditions. We’ve also seen a lot of variability across the state, with some parts of the state being above average while others remain below average.” While it may be difficult to see trends in soil moisture and precipitation across a given season, DeLong said that the general trend this year, with soil moisture held over from a wetter winter and spring providing key moisture for crops as precipitation tapers off, may become more and more common in Iowa. “In general, we are predicted to experience wetter springs, wetter falls, and drier summers,” she added. “Given the more extreme conditions we’ve been experiencing, agricultural stakeholders and water resource professionals need to shift from planning for more average years to planning for more extreme years.” According to DeLong, one important way for row crop farmers to prepare for more extreme years is by building soil resiliency through the use of cover crops, which increase infiltration and water holding capacity to take full advantage of precipitation at any time of the year. For more information on cover crops, visit the Cover Crop page on the Integrated Crop Management website, or contact Catherine DeLong at 515-294-5963, or by email at crdelong@iastate.edu For more information, visit the Iowa Environment Mesonet webpage at https://mesonet. agron.iastate.edu/

Driftless Journal Tuesday, November 28, 2023 5

Norwegian Christmas celebration Dec. 2 Celebrate the holidays with a Norwegian Christmas event at Vesterheim Museum Campus Saturday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with free admission to the museum and it’s special exhibitions for youth 17 and under. The event will be a day filled with joy, music and Norwegian holiday traditions. In Heritage Park behind the museum, find goats from the Lost Pine Farm in Decorah and the giant wooden nisse. Watch for the julebukker, costumed folk who roam the museum campus scaring away evil spirits, or the young julenisse, Christmas elves playing tricks throughout campus. Refreshments will be offered on the patio behind the Commons. Decorah’s Nordic Dancers will also have a fundraiser Christmas cookie sale that day. Indoors, join Juletrefest (Norwegian Christmas tree party of singing around a decorated tree) with live music and the julenisse at 11:30 a.m., and 1 p.m., in the new Vesterheim Commons building. Musical performances will be held in the museum’s Bethania Church: Northern Lights at 10:30 a.m.; Decorah Chorale at 11 a.m.; DHS Madrigal Singers at 11:30 a.m.; and Luren Singing Society at 1 p.m. A Touch of Brass will perform in the ship gallery in the Main Building at 12 p.m. Eden Ehm will wander through campus, playing Hardanger fiddle. The museum’s Main Building will be decorated for the holidays and visitors will have a chance to make their own craft decorations or see many demonstrations. Find many craft stations throughout the Main Building and the first floor of the Commons. Ruth Green, Sally Stromseth and Lea Vestecka will demonstrate rosemal-

Stop by to see the goats from the Lost Pine Farm in Heritage Park during the Norwegian Christmas event. (submitted photo)

ing in the Main Building. Kim Glock, Bob Lake, Darlene Fossum-Martin, Rebecca Hanna and Steph Hughes will demonstrate woodworking. Beverly Schrandt will make straw wheat ornaments; Jane Addams will knit; Renee Thoreson will show Hardangersøm embroidery; Oneota Weavers Guild members will demonstrate weaving and spinning, Mary Lake will show how to make lucet braids, and Sharon Christensen will demonstrate watercolor painting. For more information, connect at vesterheim. org or call 563-382-9681. Rolf Svanoe book signing will be 1:30-3:30 p.m. in the gift shop to sign his new book “The Rømmegrøt Diet: Reflections on the Norwegian Immigrant Story.” The Norman Borlaug Foundation (NBHF) will sell julenek, sheaves of wheat, grown from Borlaug wheat, which was developed in the 1960s by Howard County’s Dr. Norman Borlaug in an effort to address world hunger. In Norway on Christmas Eve, julenek are hung outside to feed the birds. NBHF uses the proceeds of the julenek sales to support supplies for their food program that packages meals for people in areas of the world with food scarcity. This celebration is also a great opportunity to see Vesterheim’s special exhibitions, including “Embellishment;” “Herbjørn Gausta, 18541924;” “Seven Summers;” and “A New York Minute: City Scenes by Bernhard Berntsen.”

wALK-IN

Wednesdays

at Winneshiek County Public Health 305 Montgomery St. Suite 3, Decorah

FLU SHOT only

Appointments not required but can be scheduled at

Wednesday, Nov. 8, 15, 22 & 29: 8AM-4PM 563-382-4662

Nikki’s

FLU & Moderna Ag Service Covid SHOTs EITZEN, MN

LY EAR MENT IT M COM WARD RE

Dedication through old fashioned hustle + the latest digital tools

Order seed by Nov. 30, 2023

NIKKI MEYER Agriculture Specialist

563-568-8117 NikkisAgService nikki.meyer@plantpioneer.com

Crop planning for the future

ages 12 years and up

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 22 & 29: 8AM-4PM

COST OF FLU SHOT:

for out-of-network plans or those with no insurance

Quadrivalent Flu Shot $40 (for those 6 months and up)

Quadrivalent FluMist $50 (for those 2 years-49 years without health issues)

special date FLU & Moderna Covid SHOTs

wALK-IN

ages 12 years and up

Friday, Nov. 17: 3-5:30PM Flu shots are available through the Vaccines for Children Program by calling 563-382-4662 to schedule an appointment.

Quadrivalent High Dose Flu Shot

(for those over 65 years) Billed to Medicare

Bring all surance health in etc) edicare, cards (M c suran es Not all in – call accepted 662 to 563-382-4 re learn mo

Cash, check or card accepted

The businesses at 110 Washington Street, Decorah, invite you to celebrate the season!

Washington Street Suites

Holiday PartyFridayDec1

Open House

ENS BEAUTY, ERIKA STOWE SUITE 1 20% Off Extensions

EMOTIONAL HEALTH PARTNERS & EMBRACE THE MUCHNESS SUITE 2 providing demos of calming strategies for holiday stressors

3:30-6:30

Kids

DRIFTLESS MULTIMEDIA SUITE 4

Santa Photos [4-6 ] Holiday Treats & Punch Plum Delicious Cooks & Confections pop-up

UNWIND SUITE 6 Mulled [convergence] Cider 50% off In-Stock Inventory UNIQUE PRECISION SUITE 5 1/2 Off Brows LET GO STUDIOS SUITE 8 Light Refreshments Free gift for 1st 50 people

bring your le tters to santa and your coloring pa ge to enter the kids’ prize drawing!

Ever yone

Visit each suite participating to for a chance ! win

SALÙ SAUNA & WELLNESS SPA SUITE 9 Enter to Win a free session

6 Driftless Journal Tuesday, November 28, 2023

We’re here for you.

Behavioral Health Services

Services

­

In this Driftless Multimedia file photo from the Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train’s stop in 2019, performers on entertain a large crowd gathered in Ossian. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Samantha Ludeking)

Holiday Train will stop in Ossian The City of Ossian has been selected for one of the stops for the 2023 Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train. The stop will be on Friday, Dec. 8, from 11 to 11:30 a.m., at West Mechanic Street, between Becker Avenue and N. West Street, in Ossian. This is the 25th Anniversary of the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train. The 2023 CPKC Holiday Train tours and stops at various locations throughout Canada and

BEDROOM • LIVING ROOM • CASUAL DINING • LEATHER • OCCASIONAL • MATTRESSES

WINTER CLEARANCE! NOW THRU DECEMBER 4 th

the United States from Nov. 20 through Dec. 19. The stops serve as vehicles for raising money, food and awareness for the important work that local food banks do in the communities where the stops are scheduled. The CP Holiday Train stop in Ossian will benefit the Greater Area Pantry (GAP) located at 110 Main Street in Calmar. GAP serves an estimated 80 households per week – which represents approximately 125-140 individuals – and distributes 2,000-2,500 pounds of food per week including produce, bread and other non-perishable items. GAP is open on Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., and Saturdays from 8 to 10 a.m. In addition to the food that is donated or purchased by the GAP, additional food is purchased from the Northeast Iowa Food Bank in Waterloo. A single $1 purchase from the Northeast Iowa Food Bank translates into $10 in food as an exchange for the GAP. In addition, “food rescues” are donated by area businesses. This year’s CP Holiday Train stop in Ossian will begin with the railway car stage door lowering and the band opening with its first song, followed by a brief presentation with officials from the GAP and other invited guests. This year’s entertainment is Tenille Townes & Breland. CPKC will be making a donation to the local GAP at the stop and will encourage attendees to also donate. Since its inception in 1999, the CPKC Holiday Train has

More Driftless area stops

After its departure from Ossian, The Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train will also stop at: Marquette from 1:45 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lansing from 3:50 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. New Albin from 5:15 p.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit https://www.cpkcr.com/en raised more than $22.5 million dollars and helped distribute more than 5 million pounds of food for community food banks across North America. Once the presentation is complete, the band will resume the show — singing a mix of traditional and modern holiday-themed songs and popular original songs. Santa and Mrs. Claus are rumored to be present at Ossian walking between the crowds at the Ossian stop and handing out candy canes. After the final song, the boxcar door closes, and the train is on its way to the next stop. The CPKS Holiday Train stop is open to everyone. Kids of all ages are asked to bring a non-perishable food item, or a monetary donation. Volunteers will be at each stop to gather donations of food and funds. All of the items will go directly to the local food pantries. Cash donations are encouraged, because they enable food banks to utilize their buying power and make donations go further.

ISU Extension offices host ‘Cattle in the Green’ series

Save Up To

50% Off Storewide!

OUR 98th YEAR!

Learn to financially analyze a livestock/farm operation in a different way to find more profit, eliminate money pits and lower stress through a new program offered by several northeast Iowa county ISU Extension offices. “The Cattle in the Green series was developed to meet the needs of beef operations regardless of size,” said Iowa State University Extension Beef Specialist, Denise Schwab. “This program was designed to look at financial and business management from a different perspective. Most beef producers view financial records as a necessity for taxes, but Cattle in the Green uses that basic data to analyze the operation to look for and use simple management changes for better results.” The five sessions are set for Jan. 17, 24 and 31 and Feb. 7 and 21. All will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at 116 E. Mil-

itary Road in Postville. Because of the evening time, a light meal will be served sponsored by the Allamakee County Extension, Clayton and Fayette County Cattlemen, Nicholas Wilz Financial Advisor, and the Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette and Winneshiek County Extension staff. There is a fee for the fivepart series. Schwab said couples and business partners are encouraged to attend because gaining multiple perspectives on the cattle operation is always more powerful when planning and making decisions. A commitment to attend all five sessions is requested because each class builds upon the information and discussion of the previous session. Registration is limited to 24 participants by Jan. 10, 2024. Call the Fayette County Extension Office at 563-425-3331 or email dkahler@iastate.edu for more information or to register.

Tuxedo Rental | Wedding | Sweaters | Casual | Footwear

Where Service and Style meet! FILLED TO THE BRIM WITH THE LATEST FASHIONS

YOU’LL LOVE IT! LEUTHOLDS

100 Main Street Fountain, MN 507-268-4363 www.drury sf ur n i t ur e.com STORE HOURS: Monday & Friday, 9 am–8 pm, Tuesday–Thursday & Saturday 9 am–5 pm, Sunday Noon–4 pm ©2023 Drury’s

Subject to prior sale. Discounts are off MSRP and prior mark-downs may have been taken. Photos are representational, and in some cases, furniture may be different than the image shown. Some exclusions apply. Call 800-561-2000 for additional information.

SO MANY GREAT BRANDS!

Kühl, Silver, Darn Tough Socks, MEN’S & WOMEN’S FASHIONS Democracy, M, T, TH, F: 9-5:30pm | W: 9-8pm | SAT: 9-5pm | SUN: 12-4pm Dakotah Grizzly

202 North Elm, Cresco | 563-547-4041 | leutholdsclothing.com |

Driftless Journal Tuesday, November 28, 2023 7

Volunteer Hall of Fame Award nominations open Volunteer Iowa recently released nomination materials for the 2024 Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame Awards. Nominations must be submitted online or postmarked by Jan. 20, 2024; honorees will be recognized during a special ceremony at the Capitol in April. Details and nomination materials can be found on the Volunteer Iowa website.

Induction into the Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame is the highest state-level honor volunteers can receive. The people selected have changed the community, the state, the nation or the world through the gifts of their time and talent. Any Iowa individual, national service member (current or alum), family, group, organization, nonprofit, business or

corporation, who has made a long-lasting positive and meaningful difference in the lives of people through their volunteer service activities may be nominated for the Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame. For more information, e-mail info@volunteeriowa.org or call 1-800-308-5987.

Upcoming Iowa Public Television programs at Waukon Library Robey Memorial Library has partnered with Iowa Public Television to host two events at the library in Waukon. On Thursday, Nov. 30, a STEM program highlighting ramps will be presented by IPTV Education Specialist Stacie L. Stevenson from 3:30 to

4:15 p.m., in the Community Room. Stevenson will host Peg + Cat story time Tuesday, Dec. 5, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. All are invited for stories and activities followed by Stay & Play Social

Cowboy Church Dec. 3

Reflect on the real meaning of Christmas at Cherry Grove Cowboy Church Sunday, Dec. 3. Musicians begin playing at 5:45 p.m., with the service at 6 p.m. Cowboy Church is nondenominational. The service includes a mix of country, Christian country, cowboy, southern gospel and bluegrass music. Musicians are welcome and should contact Cindy Seabright at seabright.cindy@gmail.com or 507-272-1682 one week prior to the first Sunday-of-themonth service. The Cherry Grove United Methodist Church is located at 18183 160th Street, in the small community of Cherry Grove, rural Spring Valley, Minn. Cherry Grove Church is handicap accessible.

Play Time at 11 a.m. Children and families are encouraged to attend these fun, hands-on programs. For more information, contact the library at 563-568-4424 or robeymemorial@waukon.lib.ia.us

Christmas Tre� at Johnson’s Oneota Slopes Farm

Due to high demand in recent years, choose-and-cut this year will be

BY RESERVATION ONLY To reserve, visit

www.oneotaslopes.org Norwegian Christmas December 2 • 10 AM-4 PM Free museum admission for youth Live music Juletrefest & Julenisse Holiday Crafts Folk Art Demonstrators & Sales Norwegian Treats Live Goats Supported by Neal and Gerry Nottleson, Mike and Diane Schmidt, and Bob and Mary Lake. vesterheim.org • 520 W. Water St. Decorah

BETTER

Hearing EVENT

Getting your hearing checked is the first step to better hearing health, which is why we’re offering Free* Hearing Evaluations at our limited-time event! Your local Miracle-Ear® Hearing Instrument Specialist will use a video otoscope to look inside your ear canal. This process is painless, and will help determine the cause for any changes you’ve noticed in your hearing or concerns you have about hearing loss.

Your Exam May Reveal Such Common Problems As: • Excessive Wax Build-Up • Damage To Your Eardrum • Other Conditions That Make It Difficult To Hear Clearly After the completion of your exam, you will receive a Free** CVS or Walgreens Gift Card, along with an individualized plan to address your hearing health needs. You’ve got nothing to lose and so many wonderful sounds to gain!

CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE YOUR FREE* HEARING EVALUATION

1-888-387-3068 3 Days Only!

December 4th - December 6th

BIG

SAVE ON OUR SMALLEST HEARING AIDS LIMITED TIME OFFER

$595

PRESCRIPTION HEARING AIDS Valid on MEMINI Solution 1 only, one aid only. Expires 12/06/2023.

FREE Lifetime Service and Aftercare† + 3-Year Warranty††

75+ Years of Expertise

Most Insurances Accepted • Financing Options Available‡

DECORAH

Mill Street Plaza 1014 South Mill St., Ste. 7 meoffer.me/decorah Kayla Zoulek, HIS

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN The White House 1303 S. 8TH St., 100 meoffer.me/prairie-du-chien Kayla Zoulek, HIS ®

EITZEN

CHATFIELD

HARMONY

RUSHFORD

507-495-3326

507-867-4910

507-886-2255

507-864-2845

www.HammellEquipment.com

*Our hearing evaluation and video otoscopic inspection are always free. Hearing evaluation is an audiometric evaluation to determine proper amplification needs only. These are not medical exams or diagnoses nor are they intended to replace a physician’s care. **Gift cards cannot be combined with other promotions. Once you complete your hearing test, you will receive an email from our third-party supplier with the opportunity to choose a gift card from the available retailers. Please note gift cards are not supplied at your hearing test. Limit one card per customer. Must be 55 or older. Must not have been tested or made a purchase in the last 6 months. While supplies last. Expires 12/06/2023. †Cleanings and in-office service are always free. Miracle-Ear® lifetime aftercare not included with hearing aids purchased utilizing some insurance benefits or to OTC hearing aids. See store for details. ††Limited warranty, see store or miracle-ear.com/warranty for details. ‡Financing options available. Not valid on Level 1 Solutions.

CODE: IN427866

8 Driftless Journal Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Place a message of thanks and holiday cheer to the community in the

Holiday Greetings Edition!

Contact us today!

563-382-4221

Megan Warner

Published in the Driftless Journal Thursday, Dec. 21

Add a personal touch with a staff photo.

Megan.Warner @driftlessjournal.com

SUBMIT YOUR OWN OR CALL US TO TAKE YOUR STAFF PHOTO!

Michelle McLain-Kruse

advertising @driftlessjournal.com

Iowa’s deer population increasing despite disease reports

Kathy Simpson

Kathy.Simpson @driftlessjournal.com

Kate Klimesh

ADVERTISING DEADLINE IS DECEMBER. 13

Kate.Klimesh @driftlessjournal.com

DecorahNewspapers.com | DriftlessJournal.com

A GIFT THAT GIVES ALL YEAR LONG...

NEWSPAPER SUBSCRIPTION Here’s what a subscription delivers at the holidays and all year:

• In-depth coverage of city and county government and school board • Decorah, South Winn & Turkey Valley sports coverage • Photos and features – tomorrow’s history! • Local events, activities & celebrations • Shopping, dining & entertainment news • Sale notifications & special offers • Exciting contests & giveaways

Call 563-382-4221 to give the gift of the Decorah Public Opinion! Visa & Mastercard accepted.

Subscription purchases count towards Decorah’s Annual Countdown to Christmas drawing For each $25 spent at participating retailers, receive an entry in to the Countdown to Christmas drawing for a chance to win a Gift Bag filled with local merch and gift cards (Each of the bags are valued over $200). Winners are selected each Friday (December 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd). Must be 18 to enter and win.

Festive foods

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: MONDAY, DEC. 11

recipe

contest Win Enter your favorite holiday recipe for a chance to

To enter:

Deliver your recipe to Driftless Journal, 110 Washington St., Suite 4, Decorah, IA 52101 OR email your recipe to: contest@ driftlessjournal.com

GE® Stand Mixer Model #: G8MSAAS1RRS

from

Photos of the finished product or cooks in action are welcome!

A business built on service...since 1973

driftless DriftlessJournal.com | 563-382-4221

One entry per individual. Random drawing will be held Friday, Dec. 22.

Select recipes and photos will be printed in the Driftless Journal.

CD SPECIALS See all rates at LuanaSavingsBank.com/CD Luana

100 Harvest Drive Luana, IA 52156

563-539-2166

Ossian

123 E. Main Street Ossian, IA 52161

563-532-7022

New Hampton

22 W. Main Street New Hampton, IA 50659

641-394-2116

*(APY) Annual Percentage Yield. Rates effective as of November 20, 2023. Rates and terms may change without notice. Early withdrawal penalties may apply.

A doe is pictured within the Decorah city limits earlier this fall. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Roz Weis) Iowa’s deer-hunting season starts next week, and the good news, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is that Iowa’s deer population is stable and slightly increasing throughout most of the state – aside from northwest, central and southwest portions of Iowa. The first deer gun season lasts from Dec. 2 through Dec. 6, while the second deer gun season lasts from Dec. 9 through Dec. 17. This news is especially comforting for hunters in light of recent reports of widespread Epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD); a viral disease spread to deer by two species of biting flies. The disease was first discovered in Iowa in 2012, is often fatal for deer but cannot infect humans, DNR information said. In October, the DNR said it had received 1,074 reports of suspected EHD-related deer deaths in 68 Iowa counties. “The gun seasons are the most popular of all of our hunting seasons, a lot of great tradition and memories are made during this time,” said Jace Elliott, state deer biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. “These two seasons also play an important role for our deer herd management with more than 50 percent of the total harvest typically occurring during these 14 days in December.” According to a report on the DNR’s website, hunters reported harvesting 109,600 deer last year, and Elliott is predicting a similar harvest this year. So far in 2023, more than 25,000 deer have been harvested, which is slightly higher than each of the last two years’ harvest up to this point, the DNR’s report said. “Based on the reported harvest from our earlier seasons, we are expecting a similar harvest total again this year,” he said. “Data from our population surveys suggest there should be just as much, if not more, opportunity to harvest deer as past years in most regions of Iowa.”

shotgun-only, to include muzzleloaders, handguns and, most recently, rifles. Rifles shooting expanding type bullet with a maximum diameter of no less than .350 of an inch and no larger than .500 of an inch with a publish or calculated muzzle energy of 500 foot pounds or higher are allowed as a method of take in the gun season. The hunting regulations has a list of allowable cartridges that has generated the most questions. Based on the recent deer hunter survey, the method of hunting during the gun season is split nearly 50-50 between hunters who prefer drive hunting (pushing deer towards hunters on post) and those who prefer stationary hunting (sitting in a tree stand, ground blind, etc.). Changes to deer seasons The antlerless deer quota has been adjusted in 24 counties. The Population Management January antlerless-only season will be offered in Allamakee, Winneshiek, Decatur, Appanoose, Monroe, Lucas and Wayne counties if the number of unsold antlerless licenses on the third Monday in December exceeds 100 tags. This season allows the use of any legal method of take, including shotguns, handguns, muzzleloaders, bows, crossbows and center-fire rifles .223 and larger. The Excess Tag January antlerless-only season will be held in any county that still has unsold county antlerless tags by Jan. 10. Only centerfire rifles .223 caliber and above are allowed during this season. A new requirement for hunters who harvest an antlered deer is reporting the length of the main beam of each antler.

By the numbers

National statistics reveal that Iowa’s total deer population ranges from 350,000 to 540,000 deer each year. And, while that seems like a lot, Iowa’s deer population still ranks among the lowest numbers in the entire country. Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois and Missouri each have more deer than Iowa, and the state with the most deer in the country is Texas. keep their phone on their person and not in a backpack for safety reasons. Be sure to report your harvest Hunters who harvest a deer are required to report their harvest by midnight on the day after it is tagged or before taking it to a locker or taxidermist. The hunter whose name is on the transportation tag is responsible for making the report. If no deer is harvested, no report is necessary. Successful hunters have the option to report the harvest by texting the registration number to 1-800-771-4692 and follow the prompts, through the Go Outdoors Iowa app, online at www.iowadnr.gov, by phone at the number listed on the tag, or through a license vendor during their regular business hours. Main beam antler length added to harvest reporting requirement Beginning this year, Iowa deer hunters who harvest a buck will have a quick, additional piece of information to report as part of the harvest reporting requirement – the length of the main antler beam. Specifically, hunters will be asked if the main beam length is below or above 14 inches but will not be required to provide the exact length. This information will provide buck age structure to the DNR’s harvest data, producing a better overall picture of Iowa’s deer herd from year to year.

Method of take for the gun seasons Over time, the type of firearm allowed in the gun season has expanded from the original

Phone use while hunting The DNR wants to remind hunters that the use of cellphones, one or two-way radios to communicate the location or direction of game or furbearing animals or to coordinate the movement of other hunters is prohibited. Outside of very few and specific exceptions, modern technology, including social media and instant messaging apps, is not allowed to assist with the hunt. Hunters are encouraged to

11 MONTH

17 MONTH

24 MONTH

%

%

%

For additional information, call the Iowa DNR at 515-7258200. To report poaching, call 1-800-532-2020 or visit www. iowadnr.gov/tip.

5.51 5.68 5.52 APY*

APY*

APY*

$5,000 and Above Deposit Amount

$5,000 and Above Deposit Amount

$2,000 - $99,999.99 Deposit Amount

24 MONTH

36 MONTH

36 MONTH

%

%

$2,000 - $99,999.99 Deposit Amount

$100,000 and Above Deposit Amount

5.68

%

APY*

$100,000 and Above Deposit Amount

5.32 5.47 APY*

APY*

B R IN K ’S

Supplements

Decorah Granting the opportunity TREE SERVI CE PAICollege NTING enrollment313 College Dr.,Salvage Sisters Tree Trimming Interior/Exterior to collaborate numbers show effects at the Tree Removal Residential Located at: of economy, job market Stump Grinding Commercial Shed 10185 Hwy 18, Postville

(563) 382-4720

Driftless Journal Tuesday, November 28, 2023 9

Robin Schultz

VINTAGE ANTIQUES JEWELRY GIFTS

Nick Zielinski has coordinat- music. All ages, instruments ed a monthly Improvisers Con- and musical styles are welcome, cert and class series for budding and percussion instruments will musicians at be available for those without As the economy shrinks the almost a 44 percent reduction in LAST OPEN December 1 ArtHaus in their own. December 8 average family’s buying pow- class size. Even pre-pandemic (563)382-4008 1-4pm Decorah. The sessions are free and er and the demand for skilled enrollment in 2019 1-4pm was reportWEEKENDS 328 Washington Initially open to the public, due to a technical and commercial labor ed at 527 students, December 2 a 33.2 per- St. December 9 FOR THE Insurance products from the Principal Financial kicked off grant from Iowa Economic De- continues to expand, the enroll- cent decline. 9am-4pm 9am-4pm Group® are issued by Principal National Life Insurance Company (except in New York), REST OF in October velopment Authority for $6,750 ments at local colleges and uniGraduation rates for the colDecember 3 December 10 Principal Life Insurance Company, and the companies available through the Preferred 2022, the sefor his program, Decorah Ar- versities are definitely a sign of lege were 1-4pm at 67.1 forIncSM. the Securities class and advisory 1-4pm Product Network, 2023: offered through Principal Secuities, Inc., Jeffrey C. ries is once tHaus Improvisor’s Orchestra, the times. of 2017 products within four years, but (800) 247-1737, member SIPC. Principal National, Preferred Product Network and Ellingson, Questions? Call Jackie Lechtenberg at 563-380-8668 more up and from the Art Project Grant Proonly are aLife,members 58.8 percent With only a reported 352 showed Principal Princor® of the Principal Financial CLU, LUTCF Group®, Des Moines, IA 50392 running with Nick Zielinski gram of the Iowa Arts Council. first-time students at Luther graduation rate within four concerts Session topics include a wide College as of the end of August, years as of the class of 2022. held the second Sunday of each variety of skills, such as Em- the college is looking to gain The college was able to gradumonth through June 2024. The bracing Musical Versatility, The traction andCOMPLETE more local enroll- ate 72.7 percent of the class as goal of the series is to help his Joy of Active Listening, Learn- ments with the expanded Luther the college bid farewell to 383 HOME DESIGN students understand how to•play ing Strategies for Improvisagraduates in May 2023. College Iowa and Minnesota Residential SERVICE music with people they haven’t tion, Fostering Collaboration Impact Award that offers four With an 81.1 percent re-enplayed with before – improvisa-• Light among Musicians, Navigating years of free tuition for qual- rollment in the second year for Commercial tion. Non-Syntactical Sound Ele- ified students for the 2024-25 the class of 2025, if the trend Design Showroom of Decorah Zielinski is a long-time musi- ments and many more. continues, this year’s first-year school year. DECORAH BASED • Installation cian of 25 years, and is calling Having moved to Decorah baths & vice more! students will have approximateKaren Kitchens, Hunt, Luther’s FULLY INSURED on his musical connections •toService in 2021, Zielinski brings his presidentVisit for our enrollment man- at ly 286 students in its graduating showroom SEPTIC PUMPING FREE ESTIMATES bring a wide range of musicians unique and broad musical agement, said, “With our locaMarlatal-Klocke, 1014 S. Mill St., class. Time of Transfer Inspector dotzenrodtreeservice@gmail.com to Decorah for the series. ents to each session.Design He plays Matt Beatty, director of adtion in the Driftless Region, so Decorah Coordinator - Porta-potties, Tents, Tables & Chairs “It’s a passion of mine to in- drums, builds instruments, is close to the Minnesota border, missions atRentals Luther, said, “While www.decorahdesigns.com crease awareness of Improvisa- a producer, recorder563.380.8791 and is a we want to do all we can to there is increased skepticism Joe Kern info@decorahdesigns.com tional music as a genre itself, self-ascribed music DIY-er. He make our distinctive and trans- about the value of a four-year not as jazz, or rock or blues. It has years of experience teach- formative education at Luther college degree, Luther continexists outside of any of those ing music, continues to collab- College affordable for students ues to offer a broad range of boundaries. I’m so excited to orate with several area musi- in both states.” financial awards that reduce the since 1983 bring it to the community too,” cians, and is heavily involved To qualify for the Impact overall out-of-pocket costs to Over 33 Years Experience MaintenanceKitchens Home offices Bars Zielinski stated. with music festivals and confer- Award, students must either live families.” Free Steel, Vinyl & Aluminum Siding Roll-off Entertainment centers Fireplace mantles He schedules one Service to two ences. in Iowa or Minnesota, achieve • Siding (aluminum, steel, vinyl, center musicians for each monthly Find Zielinski originals in the event Cabinets & shelving a certain threshold of academic Iowa public universities INSURANCE complete trim) • Insulation Forwhere all your demolition session, attendees can collections of the MinneapolisNOW Remodeling Finished carpentry Meanwhile, a new report reexcellence, have a family-adBOOKING: AGENCY, Inc. • Seamless aluminum gutters observe them playing varied inInstitute of Art and The Black & leased showed a boomerang justed gross income of $80,000 & debris needs • Thermal replacement windows Weddings • Anniversaries 1-800-733-4014 struments in a concert and talk House Collective in Kansas Call or less and live on campus. Lu- effect for the state’s •public Call& doors 1-800-733-4014 Stormuniwindows Home • Health • Life Family & Class Reunions Serving Howard, Winneshiek, & Residential aboutCommercial what they are doing. The City, Mo. ther is also increasing the aca- versities, with numbers for the Serving Howard, Winneshiek, Business • Farm Chickasaw, Fayette We Challenge Anyone Anywhere To sessions feature genre-bending For additional information Chickasaw, Fayette Baby & Wedding Showers University Iowa showing the demic merit scholarships and PatofCostigan Medicare Call the company you’ve Water Conditioners • Iron Treatment Match Our Workmanship & Prices! Supplements President improvised music, followed visit www.improvisedhaus.artFundraisers class of 2026 as the third-larg- Water Conditioners • Iron Treatment four other •scholarships • Rentals Bottled Water offered. & more! • Rentals • Bottled Water Robin Schultz Delivery • We Service All Makes (563) 382-4720 trustwhere for audience 35 years. List Available Free Estimates by workshops to find information on guest • Salt Incoming first-year class • •Salt students who earn est incomingReferral Delivery • We Service All Makes 313 College Dr., Decorah & Models Commercial•& Residential 110 W. Main St.• Ossian 563-203-0930 CE PAINTI NG &IAResidential & Models • •Commercial 1-800-765-1433 or (563)238-3804 Lawler, members can actively• 563-382-4497 partic- performers, topics of discus- the Founders Scholarship, the ever withTREE 5,178SERVI students, about 563-380-3373 TREE SERVICE Lisa Hageman • @wildwoodseventcenter Tree Trimming Interior/Exterior ipate in creating spontaneous sion, sponsors and venues. 657 more than last year’s fall highest merit-based scholarwww.chasetheadventure.com Tree Trimming www.chasetheadventure.com Residential ship, will receive $34,000 each census. Tree Removal Now Tree Removal Now Grinding also •Commercial Iowa Stump State University year – a $6,000Booking increase toStump Grinding spring/fall Booking I’m Still Here... I Have Moved Parties & has shows overall is wards tuition. The college Ericenrollment Cell: Jason Cell: Parties & yard clean-up Eric Cell: (563)382-4008 December Ammo & Sporting Goods Hall down, and yet their class of also added the Banquet First Generation 563.794.0616 563.568.1555 Banquet Hall 328 Washington St. 563.794.0616 Award, which Dale aims to assist 2026 first-year students in- • mowing & Hogenson Allergies? students Congestion? Musty Basement? Shop 563.568.2031 • 277 Highway 9 Waukon Dale Hogenson trimming whose parents creased & 6.3 percent over last cell do not Shop 563.568.2031 • 2 Snow Removal cell Insured • Free Estimates NE IA 1987 The Bluff Country Singers The singers are under direction WE 563-379-8406 HELP! Jeffrey C. hold CAN a bachelor’s degree by year and Fully 13 percent from two • Serving • lawnsince rolling Fully Insured • Ellingson, Free Estimates 563-379-8406 willAwards, perform Plaques, their Christmas of Elliott Grandall and accominfo@chasetheadventure.com providing $2,000 scholarships years ago. Enrollment for the CLU, LUTCF Picture Frames, info@chasetheadventure.com • Online mulch Auction or rock Closes: concert Sunday, Dec. &10, at 2 More! panied by Kristie Shorter. each year. Additionally, Luther incoming fall class increased by Glassware Much application and 7 p.m., at Our Saviors LuA free will offering will be Brigitte Thursday,COMPLETE Dec. 7 @ 9AM added the Cornelius Campus Visit Award approximately 200 since 2022 for flower Winkle’s References HOME DESIGN For allatyour & theran Church 805engraving S. Broad-needs accepted at performances. Winkle’s which provides $1,000 per year to 8,715 students – bringing its Auction, bedsKramer • Residential SERVICE available upon one-of-a-kind personalized Clock way Avenue in Spring Valley, gifts, The Bluff Country Singers to first-year • Residential 203Clock E. Blackhawk Ave., andRepair transfer stu- total population to• 30,177. Repair Light request. call • miscellaneous watches, etc.camMinn.John Malanaphy at 563-380-0520 will perform their spring con- dents who • Light Prairie du Chien, WI visit clocks, Luther’s The University of Northern Commercial watches, clocks, etc. Design Showroom of Decorah Call 1-800-733-4014 Commercial E-mail: nordiclasers@alpinecom.net yard work Dana Hotvedt Sure to delight and prompt a cert Sunday, April 21, 2024. pus before Specializing enrolling. in IowaServing added 1,552 incoming stu• Installation Specializing in Preview: 4-6, Howard, Winneshiek, Kitchens, Dec. baths & more! • Installation antique clocks tear or two, attendees will recThose interested in joining • Service In fall 2022, Luther students dents for Chickasaw, a(563)419-8123 total of 9,021. That’s • snow removal antique clocks at “ENGRAVING YOUR MEMORIES” Fayette Visit our showroom 10AM-4PM SEPTIC PUMPING • Service ognize many familiar Christmas should contact Elliott Grandall were Chris 1014 S. Mill St., giftedWinkle nearly $50 million eight percent more• Iron thanTreatment 2022’s Marla Klocke, Water Conditioners Time of Transfer Inspector Decorah Chris Winkle Design Coordinator - Porta-potties, Tents, Tables & Chairs • Rentals • Bottled Water tunes and modern Americana. at 507-346-7882. 563-380-7903 SELLING 1,500+ LOTS Rentals 563-380-9862 from more than 850 different addition to the student populawww.decorahdesigns.com 563-380-7903 563-380-9862 • Salt Delivery • We Service All Makes 563.380.8791 View catalog and register to of Factory & Surplus Ammo; Coins, 563-568-1379 410 Pleasant Hill Dr., Decorah Kern funds. tion, withJoe of those enrolled info@decorahdesigns.com & Models •857 Commercial & Residential 410 Pleasant Hill Dr., Decorah Joe Kern SERVI CE bid @PAI NTI NG www.KramerSales.com 200 Guns, TREE Reloading Equipment Even with a scholarship ex- being transfer students, mark& Components, Primers, Powders, Tree Trimming Interior/Exterior pansion, the college has expe- ingwww.chasetheadventure.com the highest number of transBullets, Arrowheads, Antlers &KOHLMEYER, INC. Tree Removal Residential INSURANCE Taxidermy, Signs, Antiques, Vintage Over 33 Years Experience Maintenance rienced a significant decline in fers since 2017. The Now college Free Steel, Vinyl & Aluminum Siding AGENCY, Inc. Stump Grinding Commercial Service Bows, Knifes, Military collectibles, Booking its enrollments. Since 2013, the alsoRoll-off shows 8.33 percent of UNI Serving America’s Landowners Since 1929 & Roll-off Service • Siding (aluminum, steel, vinyl, eventDecoys, center Bayonets, Rifle Scopes, Parties & Eric Cell: Jason Cell: complete trim) • Insulation Farm • Home • Business • Auto • Crop first-year enrollment has destudents graduate in only three For all your demolition NOW BOOKING: Preregister before Nov. 29 for fall commercial Seamless gutters Gun parts, Gun safes & tons of great For •all Banquet Hall youraluminum demolition 563.794.0616 Home • Health Call563.568.1555 •1-800-733-4014 Thermal replacement windows clined from 627 •toLife 352 this fall, years.& debris needs Weddings • Anniversaries related sporting good & shooting gear!

Eric Cell: 563.794.0616

Jason Cell: 563.568.1555

Shop 563.568.2031 • 277 Highway 9 Waukon

Fully Insured • Free Estimates • Serving NE IA since 1987

• TRIMMING • REMOVAL • STORM DAMAGE • UTILITY LINES • CLIMBERS AVAILABLE 563-568-1379

563-380-9862

SHARP’S

319-361-6856

Artistry in Cabinetry KOHLMEYER, INC.

Business & Professional Directory Business & Profes Service of the Week

B R IN K ’S

B R IN

563-382-4750

HOTVEDT

Odors and Dust That

Bluff Country Singers ChristmasWon’t Go Away? But I’m Still Engraving concert Dec. 10 in Spring Valley

NORDIC LASERS

Service of V V paulbauhs.com

AUCTION Business & Professional D TGi Clean Air & Water Lawn Care

Service of the Week

www.myvollara.com/clnair 563-241-3022

s & Professional Directory

VVSALE FOR

Pest Control Operators Continuing this space Service of the Instruction Course Dec. 6Week Randy Mitchell

B R IN K ’S

pesticide applicator Agriculturaltraining Real Estate recertification Sales Office/Fax: (641) 394-3676

Business • Farm Medicare Supplements

Insurance products from the Principal Financial Group® are issued by Principal National Life Insurance Company (except in New York), Principal Life Insurance Company, and the companies available through the Preferred Product Network, IncSM. Securities and advisory products offered through Principal Secuities, Inc., (800) 247-1737, member SIPC. Principal National, Principal Life, Preferred Product Network and Princor® are members of the Principal Financial Group®, Des Moines, IA 50392

B R IN K ’S

DON D ON ANDERSON ANDERSON SHARP’S INSUR ANCE, Inc. INSURANCE, Inc.

Business SHARP’S

& debris Serving Howard,needs Winneshiek, Family & Class Reunions 563-883-801 2Shop 563.568.2031 • 277 Commercial Highway 9 Waukon & Residential Chickasaw, Fayette Baby & Wedding Showers Fully Insured • Free EstimatesWater •Call Serving IA since 1987you’ve Fundraisers & more! theNEcompany Conditioners • Iron Treatment 507-421-6242 •trust Rentals • Bottled Water 110 W. Main St. Ossian • 563-203-0930 for 35 years. • Storm windows & doors

Commercial & Residential Dale Hogenson cell Call the company you’ve 563-379-8406 trust for 35 years.

Call Decorah Newspapers BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY 563-382-4221 Pat Costigan President

We Challenge Anyone Anywhere To Match Our Workmanship & Prices!

Iowa State University Exten- including chemical security; Referral List Available • Free Estimates Robin Schultz Mobile: (641) 220-3410 (563) 382-4720 1-800-765-1433 or (563)238-3804 • Lawler, IA info@chasetheadventure.com 563-380-3373 • 563-382-4497 sion and Outreach Winneshiek and pests, pest management and • Salt Delivery • We Service All Makes 313 College Dr., Decorah Lisa Hageman • @wildwoodseventcenter email: doneanderson@outlook.com 563-380-3373 • 563-382-4497 TREE SERVICE & Models • Commercial & Residential Linnwill Drive, Hampton, IAPAINTING County1866 office hostNew a Pest pesticides. Tree Trimming Interior/Exterior Email:Operators RMitchell@FarmersNational.com NORWEGIAN MUTUAL Control Continuing Preregistration may be re• spring/fall COMPLETE I’m Still Here... I Have Moved CALL NOW FOR Odors and Dust That Winkle’s HOTVEDT www.chasetheadventure.com I’m Still Here... I HOME Have INSURANCE ASSOCIATION yard Moved clean-up CALL NOW FOR DESIGN Tree RAUSCH REPAIRS, LLC But I’m Still Engraving Instructionwww.FarmersNational.com CourseRemoval (CIC) for quired.Residential Walk-ins on the day of SUMMER SUMMER LAWN L AWN CARE C ARE Won’t Go Away? But I’m Still •Engraving mowing & • Residential SERVICE SUMMER S U M M E R LAWN L A W N CARE C A R E Lawn Care For all your instrument repair needs Clock Repair Now Grinding Commercial Allergies? Congestion? Musty Basement? commercialStump pesticide applica- the program will only be admit-• Grub Control • Slow Release Fertilizer trimming • Grub Control • Slow Release• Fertilizer & Snow Removal Light Booking Specializing in Guitars • Weed Control • EAB Treatments FREE QUOTES! WE CAN HELP! watches, clocks, etc. • lawn rolling tors from 9-11:30 a.m. Wednes- ted ifJason room allows. Eric Cell: Cell: To register Commercial • Weed Control • EAB Treatments Call 563-379-9176 and Amplifiers Parties &Decorah Showroom of Awards, Plaques, Picture Frames, in JAMIE HAGEMAN or email •Design mulch or rock Specializing (563)382-4008 TGi Clean Air & Water day, Dec. 6, 563.794.0616 at the Winneshiek or for additional information Awards, Plaques, Picture Frames, • Installation Glassware & Much More! JAMIE HAGEMAN 20+ years experience 563.568.1555 563-277-2580 Banquet application PAINTING 328 Washington St.rauschrepairs@gmail.com Kitchens, bathsHall & more! Brigitte Cornelius antique clocks Glassware & Much More! 563-277-2580 • Service email: greenlawnpros1@gmail.com forour flower County Extension and Outreach about the CIC, contact AllieWALLPAPERING References For all your engraving needs & Visit showroom at email: greenlawnpros1@gmail.com beds CENTRAL BOILER For all your engraving needs & available upon one-of-a-kind personalized gifts, Marla Klocke, Dale Shop 563.568.2031 • 277 Waukon and Out1014Hogenson S. Mill St., Chris Winkle office. at Highway the ISU9Extension 1913 Co. Rd B32 one-of-a-kind personalized gifts, request. call John Malanaphy at 563-380-0520 Decorah FINISHING cell 1913 Co. Rd B32 Design Coordinator • miscellaneous www.myvollara.com/clnair Ossian 563-380-7903 Insured • Free conEstimatesreach • ServingWinneshiek NE IA since 1987County WOOD call John Malanaphy at 563-380-0520 563-380-9862 E-mail: nordiclasers@alpinecom.net The courseFully will provide ofyard work Jeffrey C. Dana Hotvedt www.decorahdesigns.com 501 2nd St. SE Ossian 563-379-8406 563.380.8791 E-mail: nordiclasers@alpinecom.net Ellingson, 563-241-3022 410 Pleasant Hill Dr., Decorah Fort Atkinson, IA • snow removal Joe Kern (563)419-8123 “ENGRAVING YOUR MEMORIES” info@decorahdesigns.com tinuing instruction credit for fice at 563-382-2949. CLU, 9am-5pm LUTCF info@chasetheadventure.com Monday-Friday “ENGRAVING YOUR MEMORIES” commercial pesticide applicaAdditional information and tors certified in categories 7A registration formsCOMPLETE for this and DON ANDERSON DON ANDERSON Winkle’s (General Household Pest), 7B other courses offered through HOME DESIGN Call today! 507-498-3858 I INSURANCE, N S U R A NCE , Inc. Inc. • Residential SERVICE Roll-off Service (Termite), 8 (Public Health), PSEP can be accessed at www. Clock Repair Serving America’s Landowners Since 1929 event center Commercial • Light Farm • Home • Business •Landowners Auto •SinceCrop Serving America’s 1929 Septic Tanks • Holding Tanks and new this year 7D (Com- extension.iastate.edu/PSEP. For all your demolition watches, clocks, etc. NOW BOOKING: Randy Mitchell ALL YOUR CLEANING Commercial Randy Mitchell Design Showroom of Decorah ALL YOUR CLEANING Residential Agricultural Real Estate Sales & debris needs munity Insect). The course will The Winneshiek County Ex563-883-801 2inSales Weddings • Anniversaries Specializing & ODD JOB NEEDS • InstallationInspector Time of Transfer Agricultural Real Estate Call Decorah Charles PetersonCommercial Office/Fax: (641) 394-3676 & ODD JOB NEEDS Family antique & Class clocks Reunions Kitchens, baths & more! & Residential cover topics such as: personal tension and Outreach office is 507-421-6242 Office/Fax: (641) 394-3676 Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Mobile: (641) 220-3410 • Service Baby &Mobile: Wedding Showers Newspapers cyntchas@hotmail.com our showroom at Weekly, Bi-Weekly, (641) 220-3410 SEPTIC PUMPING Call the company you’ve email: doneanderson@outlook.com protective equipment and safe located at 2316Visit Sweet Marla Klocke, or As Needed 1866 Linn Drive, New Hampton, IA 1014 S.Parkway Mill St., Fundraisers & more! Chris Winkle Cell: 563-568-9004 Time of Transfer Inspector 563-382-4221 or As Needed 1866 Linn Drive, New Hampton, IA trust for 35 years. Decorah Email: RMitchell@FarmersNational.com Design Coordinator handling; storage of pesticides, Road, Decorah. 110 RMitchell@FarmersNational.com W.563-380-7903 Main St. Ossian • 563-203-0930 Rentals - Porta-potties, Tents, Tables & Chairs 563-380-9862 Email:

Service of the Week NORDIC LASERS

Sommer Pumper LLC Septic Service

Insurance products from the Principal Financial Group® are issued by Principal National Life Insurance Company (except in New York), Principal Life Insurance Company, and the companies available through the Preferred Product Network, IncSM. Securities and advisory products offered through Principal Secuities, Inc., (800) 247-1737, member SIPC. Principal National, Principal Life, Preferred Product Network and Princor® are members of the Principal Financial Group®, Des Moines, IA 50392

SB BOLSON & SONS

NORDIC LASERS

OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACES this space SHARP’S

SALE PETERSONFOR SALES

382-5752

Joe Kern

NICC president SHARP’S

www.decorahdesigns.com 563.380.8791 info@decorahdesigns.com

For all and yourremains demolition employed on ad& debris needs ministrative leave. & Residential “I Commercial have retained a very good Call the company you’ve attorney,” Riedel said, “and we trust for 35 years. are considering every option. 563-380-3373 • 563-382-4497 Any action by NICC’s Board to terminate my contract will be I’m Still Here... I Have Moved vigorously at a hearBut I’m contested Still Engraving ing, as provided by Iowa’s law. The Higher Learning CommissionAwards, announced on Frames, Monday Plaques, Picture & Muchan More! that it Glassware will conduct investiFor all your engravingactions needs & gation one-of-a-kind into Board that personalized gifts, may constitute violations of its call John Malanaphy at 563-380-0520 E-mail:for nordiclasers@alpinecom.net Criteria Accreditation.” “ENGRAVING YOUR MEMORIES” Riedel, who boasts 38 years of distinguished service in higher education in both the United States and Canada, said that, despite his strained Servingcurrent America’s Landowners Since 1929 relationship with the board, Randy Mitchell he Agricultural is Realremedied Estate Sales hopes the situation Office/Fax: (641) 394-3676 in favor of the college and the Mobile: (641) 220-3410 communities it serves. 1866 Linn Drive, New Hampton, IA RMitchell@FarmersNational.com “IEmail: will focus on being rein-

563-380-3373 • 563-382-4497

LisaPleasant Hageman • @wildwoodseventcenter www.FarmersNational.com 410 Hill Dr., Decorah

I’mPAINTING Still Here... I Have Moved WALLPAPERING But I’m Still Engraving WOOD FINISHING

and Dust That yourOdors CENTRAL BOILER lawn needs Won’tcare Go Away? Sommer

NORWEGIAN MUTUAL INSURANCE ASSOCIATION

CALL NOW FOR

Tri-State • Grub Control • SlowLLC Release Fertilizer Allergies? Congestion? Musty Basement? OUTDOOR WOOD Hay Auction •Sales • S a l e s Pumper LLC NORDIC Hay AuctionLASERS Pumper • Weed Control • EAB Treatments WE CAN HELP! Lonning Auction Service SB BOLSON continued from front event center FURNACES Lonning Auction Service • •Installation I n s t a l l a t i o n Awards, Plaques, Picture Frames, JAMIE HAGEMAN Septic Service Former IPLA Auction Grounds TGi Clean Air & Water & SONS Glassware & Much More! JAMIE • 563-277-2580 NOW Septic Service Former IPLA Auction Grounds 563-277-2580 Call HAGEMAN today! 507-498-3858 Hay Auction every Friday stated into my BOOKING: rightful responsiOver 33 Years Experience Maintenance Free Steel, Vinyl & Aluminum Siding

• Siding (aluminum, steel, vinyl, complete trim) • Insulation • Seamless aluminum gutters • Thermal 12:30 pm - Year replacement Round windows • Storm windows & doors

FOR SALE

•Sanding •Sanding

email: greenlawnpros1@gmail.com

Hay Auction every Friday

• Crabgrass preventer • Broadleaf weed control for dandelions, creeping charlie, and all annual & perennial weeds • Lawn aeration • Mowing

Brigitte Cornelius

greenlawnpros1@gmail.com

Weddings Anniversaries For all your engraving needs & Commercial Septic Tanks • Holding Tanks bilities so I can•continue the ad12:30one-of-a-kind pm - Year Round gifts, PETERSON SALES personalized Septic Tanks • Holding Tanks Serving the Tri-State area• since Family & Class Reunions Residential •Finishing F i1989 n i s h i n g Time of Transfer Inspector 1913 Co. Rd B32 call John 563-380-0520 vances that were well underway Charles Peterson Serving theMalanaphy Tri-State area at since 1989 Lonning • 8th Ave. NW, Waukon, IA ShawnFrank Leppert We Challenge Anyone Anywhere To www.myvollara.com/clnair Ossian Baby & Wedding Showers Pat Costigan Time of Transfer Inspector 1913 Co. Rd B32, Ossian E-mail: nordiclasers@alpinecom.net cyntchas@hotmail.com Excavating, septic, driveways & more Match Our Workmanship & Prices! Frank Lonning • 8th Ave. NW, Waukon, IA “WE PICK YOU UP!” Home: President 563.568.4722 • •Refinishing CellR 563.568.7375 • eResidential f i n i s h i n g Cell: 563-568-9004 Commercial and 382-5752 and helpFundraisers to bring stable, compegreenlawniowa.com & more! 563-380-1593 563-241-3022 Home: 563.568.4722 •YOUR Cell 563.568.7375 Selling Referral all classes Hay •&563-382-4497 Bedding “ENGRAVING MEMORIES” Commercial & Residential Collection 563-380-7088 | Licensed & Insured Listof Available • Free Estimates 563-380-3373 Cell: 563-568-9004 W. Main St. Ossian 563-203-0930 tent110leadership back• to NICC,” Selling all classes of Hay & Bedding 1-800-765-1433 or (563)238-3804 • Lawler, IA Phone Systems • Internet Lisa Hageman @wildwoodseventcenter Riedel said.• “Many College C U STO M HARDWOOD H A R DWO O D FLOOR F LO O R Anderson, Wilmarth, ComputerCUSTOM Services employees have been totally Malcom Townline Bus LLC Enterprises CALL NOW FOR • spring/fall • •Sales S a les Van Der Maaten, MOVED! Malcom Enterprises Odors andBoard's Dust behavThatWE’VE shocked at the William Strauss, owner HOTVEDT SUMMER S U M MER LAWN L AWN CARE C ARE yard clean-up • •Installation I n s t a l l a t i o n Garbage Service Fretheim, Evelsizer Won’t Away? Now located at 1803Care US Hwy 52,Olson, Calmar Serving Serving Northeast IA, Garbage Service • Grub Control • Slow Release Fertilizer ior, since theyGo supported my • mowing & TREE SERVICE PAINTING •America’s •Sanding S a nLandowners d i n gSince 1929 Lawn • WEDDINGS Southeastern MN Allergies? Congestion? Musty Basement? Noble, Lynch andtrimming Zahasky Tree Trimming • Weed Control • EAB Treatments Call toCommercial • F i n i sMitchell •Finishing hing Randy & appointment! ALL YOUR Interior/Exterior CLEANING &make Snowan Removal efforts toWE make & Western WI Shawn Leppert CANimprovements HELP! • lawn rolling Tree Removal Residential Commercial & •Agricultural •SHUTTLES •Refinishing Re f i nReal i s hEstate i n gSales JAMIE HAGEMAN 563-380-1593 & ODD JOB NEEDS and have seen advances at the Residential Collection Call Decorah Commercial Residential Collection Call Decorah Stump Grinding Office/Fax: (641) 394-3676 • mulch or rock • FAMILY 563-277-2580 TGi Clean Air &expressed Water PhoneCall Systems • Internet Decorah Eric Cell: Jason Cell: Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Mobile: (641) 220-3410 application College. Many have Come See OurGROUPS Floors! email: greenlawnpros1@gmail.com 212 Winnebago St., Decorah, IA Newspapers Brigitte Cornelius Newspapers 382-4497 Computer Services 563.794.0616 563.568.1555 for flower References Newspapers or As Needed 1866 Linn MOVED! Drive, New Hampton, IA 382-4497 their support to me privately WE’VE 1913 Co. Rd B32 563-382-2959 563-382-4221 beds 563-382-4221 available Email:atRMitchell@FarmersNational.com “We pick you upupon !” Shop 563.568.2031 • 277 Highway 9 Waukon Now located 1803 US563-419-8409 Hwy 52, Calmar Ossian 563-382-4221 andwww.myvollara.com/clnair are afraid to speak out pubrequest. • miscellaneous “We pick upan!” appointment! www.FarmersNational.com andersonlawdecorah.com Fully Insured • Free Estimates • Serving NE IA since 1987 Call to you make townlinebus20@yahoo.com yard work Dana Hotvedt licly due563-241-3022 to an atmosphere of (563)419-8123 • snow removal fear and intimidation that the PAINTING WALLPAPERING Board and interim leadership INSURANCE WOOD FINISHING AGENCY, Inc. created on campus.” this space DON ANDERSON DON ANDERSON & Phone Systems SB • Internet The Nov. 20 press release Lonning Auction Service BOLSON IINTERIOR INSURANCE, NSUR& A NCEPAINTING , Inc. Inc. EXTERIOR Former IPLA Auction Grounds from NICC said “NICC conHome • Health • Life Computer Services & Residential • Commercial Construction • Commercial Clair Malanaphy ALLSONS YOUR CLEANING Hay Auction every Friday FarmNew • Home • Business • Auto • Crop Business • Farm tinues to consider this a conNo No Project Project Too Too Big or Too Small 12:30 pm - Year Round & ODD JOB NEEDS Commercial Septic Tanks • Holding Tanks Medicare 563-382-3443 563-382-4221 LIFT 563-883-801 WORK • LIFT NEW CONSTRUCTION WORK • 2 fidential personnel matter and Serving the Tri-State area since 1989 Residential Supplements Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Time of Transfer Inspector Call Decorah SHEETROCK REPAIR Frank Lonning • 8th Ave. NW, Waukon, IA 2249 Pole Line Rd., declines to provide further 507-421-6242 Schultz (563) 380-7313 (563)563.568.4722 382-4720• Cell Robin Home: 563.568.7375 or As Needed 382-5752 Newspapers (563) 380-7313 Cell: 563-568-9004 Decorah, IA 52101 313 College Dr., Decorah email: doneanderson@outlook.com comment about Dr. Riedel’s Selling all classes of Hay & Bedding

Call Decorah Newspapers 563-382-4221

NORDIC LASERS

Tri-State KOHLMEYER, INC.

CALL NOW FOR CUSTOM C U STO M HARDWOOD H A R DWO O D FLOOR F LO O R SUMMER SSommer UMMER LAWN L AWN CARE C ARE

this space

Roll-off Service

563-568-1379

www.FarmersNational.com

Come See Our Floors! LAW OFFICE

this space

TOM’S PAINTING

FOR SALE

563-382-4221 employment at this time.”

Business & Professional D Bthis R space IN K ’S

this space this space Service of the Week 563-382-9889 63-382-9889 FOR 5 SALE FORSALE SALE FOR

VV

Tri-State

Hay Auction

563-382-9889 563-382-9889

Sommer Pumper LLC

SepticSale Service For

CHIMNEY CLEANING

5 563-382-9889 63-382-9889

NORWEGIAN MUTUAL INSURANCE ASSOCIATION

10 Driftless Journal Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Health & Fitness * Paid Advertising by WinnMed *

Women’s Health Care Expands at WinnMed With New OB-GYN Mayo Clinic Health System Decorah Clinic Physicians is pleased to welcome Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) Specialist Mark Ballard, M.D. to WinnMed. Dr. Ballard comes to northeast Iowa from a private practice in Rapid City, South Dakota. He earned his Bachelor of Science from University of South Dakota and his medical degree from University of South Dakota School of Medicine. Dr. Ballard completed his residency through Keesler Medical Center in Biloxi, Mississippi and is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Ballard served in the South Dakota Air National Guard, the Air Force Reserve and the United States Air Force – Active Duty from 1987-2001. He says, “I was trained to view and treat my patients as if they are family, and to provide the level of care that I would want for my

loved ones. I am bringing high-risk experience to the people of northeast Iowa for local care and look forward to helping women of this region with their obstetric and gynecological needs.” At WinnMed, Dr. Ballard provides: • Routine and higher risk prenatal and obstetrical care • GYN specialty care and surgery: menstrual irregularities, pelvic masses, female urinary incontinence, cervical disorders • Infertility care • Contraception care • Menopause care • Preconceptual counseling He joins a team of primary and specialty providers who practice full time in WinnMed’s Decorah, Ossian and Mabel medical clinics. Dr. Ballard says, “Over my career, I have spent considerable time providing OB-GYN outreach care in rural communities. I love the atmosphere of smaller

WinnMed’s Annual Christmas Dinner Opens for Online Reservations

Mark Ballard, M.D., Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist

towns and when relocating, my wife and I considered the community as much as the medical practice when making our decision. Having grown up on a farm in South Dakota, I am drawn to the lifestyle of a rural community. The positive morale in northeast Iowa is noticeable and I look forward to becoming a part of the community.” Dr. Ballard is accepting new patients at WinnMed in Decorah. To schedule an appointment, call 563-3822911 or request an appointment through MyChart.

WinnMed in Decorah is pleased to, once again, offer Christmas Dinner to the public. Dinner will be served on Christmas Day, Monday, December 25, 2023. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual Christmas Dinner has been a curbside pick-up event only, serving approximately 250 meals to the community. This year’s meal includes turkey, mashed potatoes w/ turkey gravy, stuffing, glazed carrots, cole-

slaw, cranberry sauce, dinner roll and apple pie. Each meal is individually plated, and costs $12. Orders for Christmas Dinner can be placed online. Visit WinnMed.org/events to place your order. Payment is required at the time of ordering and will not be accepted the day of pick-up. The deadline to order is Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 12:00 pm. Orders for pick-up are available every 15 minutes

Managing Grief During the Holidays become raw again during the holidays when you are missing someone you love.

WinnMed Holiday Hours Clinics Closed: • •

Monday, December 25 (Christmas Day) Monday, January 1 (New Year’s Day)

Urgent Care Hours: • • • •

Sunday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) 8am - 4pm Monday, December 25 (Christmas Day) closed Sunday, December 31(New Year’s Eve) 8am - 4pm Monday, January 1 (New Year’s Day) 8am - 4pm

Emergency care is always available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

between 11:00 am – 1:00 pm on Monday, December 25. There is limited availability for each time slot. Please select the “clock” icon in your cart to change your pick-up time. If you’re preferred time does not appear when booking your order, this means that time is full. Meals will be available for curbside pick-up in parking lot E, door E-1 on WinnMed’s Decorah campus.

Nancy Haberichter, RN, Director of WinnMed Hospice

For many people who are grieving, the weeks and days leading up to the holiday are actually more difficult than the day itself. Nancy Haberichter, RN, director of WinnMed Hospice, shares strategies and tips to help cope with loss. 1.Understand that the holidays invoke such a sense of family, togetherness and joy. But if you are grieving the sense of family may be altered and there may not be joy surrounding you right now. Give yourself permission to mourn again because the grief seems to

2.Try to plan ways to honor your loved one. Many times the people around you do not want to bring up your loss because they don’t want you to be sad. It may be easier for them and for you to find ways to honor your loved one. Ways in which other people can participate, which also gives them a sense of remembering for their own healing as well as helping you. (Memory wreath, box of memories, special reminders, quilt, ornaments, Chinese lanterns) 3.Take care of your health and well-being. It is easy to neglect your health and well-being when grieving. Try to eat well and get some exercise. Walking can take your mind to a different place for a while and is good for your overall physical and emotional health. 4.Only do what feels right. Take time to create peace-

ful surroundings. You may not feel like attending all the festivities that you have in the past. Give yourself permission to skip things or attend for a short period of time, giving yourself a break when you need it. You are not obligated to participate in anything that does not feel doable. Be gentle with yourself and your decisions for what you can handle. On the other hand, you may feel the holiday busyness brings a welcome distraction that may bring joyful feelings and memories in which case immersing yourself in those activities may be welcome to you. There is no right or wrong to how you decide to do the season. It is all OK! 5.Feel joy. Without guilt. Give yourself permission. The heart can feel joy the same time as sorrow, and it helps to balance the sadness. Allow yourself to experience moments of joy without guilt. Your spirit needs it.

WE’RE ALL LINED UP TO HELP YOU WITH YOUR FARM OPERATION!

DOUG MCCABE Cresco

AUSTIN HRDLICKA Cresco

JAY JOHNSTON Cresco

Contact our Agribusiness Lenders for all of your ag needs!

DOUG KRABBE Cresco/Osage

JOSH DODD Osage

ALEX MCCABE Ridgeway

CODY CAROLAN Ridgeway

CRESCO 111 N. Elm St. 563-547-2040

www.cusb.com

JORDAN GUYER Lime Springs

SEAN PITKIN Charles City

LEVI EPLEY Shell Rock

RIDGEWAY 410 St. Hwy. 9 563-737-2239

LIME SPRINGS 132 W. Main St. 563-566-2215

OSAGE 1533 Main St. 641-732-5546

CHARLES CITY 1407 S. Grand Ave. 641-228-2550

WAVERLY 933 16th St. S.W. 319-352-3500

SHELL ROCK 104 N. Cherry St. 319-885-4327

DRIFTLESS SPORTS

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Full coverage at driftlessjournal.com & in the Decorah Public Opinion | Sports Editor: Becky Walz, becky.walz@driftlessjournal.com

Trojans looking to replace four key seniors

December 1-3

TV girls varsity basketball schedule

The Shift

*Games start at 6:15 p.m., unless noted otherwise

Nov. 28 at South Winn Dec. 1 vs. North Fayette Valley Dec. 5 at MFL MarMac Dec. 8 at Clayton Ridge Dec. 15 vs. West Central Dec. 19 vs. Central Elkader Dec. 22 at Postville Jan. 5 at Kee Jan. 9 at North Fayette Valley Jan. 12 vs. South Winn Jan. 16 vs. Clayton Ridge Jan. 19 vs. MFL MarMac Jan. 22 at Crestwood, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at West Central Jan. 25 vs. Spring Grove, 6 p.m. Jan. 30 at Central Elkader Feb. 2 vs. Postville

Donning varsity jerseys for the Turkey Valley girls’ basketball team this season are (front, l-r) Hazel Nieman, Alexis Elsbernd, Ashlyn Busta, Mariah Throndson, Layni Schuchhardt, Jenna Throndson; (back) Assistant Coach Frank Wilson, Head Coach Steve Hoffert, Isabella Stika, Annika Bodensteiner, Delaney Busta, Ellaney Bodensteiner, Emmersyn Hoffert, Addison Steinlage, Haylee Hanson and Assistant Coach Ashley Walz. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz) The Turkey Valley girls basketball team is hoping the leadership provided by last year’s seniors, combined with the experience several underclassmen earned, will carry into this year. After going 17-6 to conclude the 2022-23 season, the Trojans are hoping to see quick growth in the younger athletes taking the floor with a veteran coach, Steve Hoffert, and his assistants Frank Wilson and Ashley Walz. Much improved With just four seniors last year, the Vikes had a blend of veterans with a largely untested group of underclassmen. However, the team pulled together to ring up the wins in and out of the Upper Iowa Conference, concluding the season as the UIC runner-up with a 14-2 mark. The Trojans opened the postseason run at home against West Central, easily pulling away from the Blue Devils, winning 33-13. In the Class 1A quarterfinal, Turkey Valley hosted Maquoketa Valley and finished with a 61-36 loss. As a team, Turkey Valley averaged 45.1 points per game, connecting on 33.2 percent of its field goal attempts and 21.3 percent of three-point attempts. In addition, the Trojans pulled down an average of 25.0 rebounds per night. Point production Turkey Valley lost all four of its top scorers from last season. Jacqlyn Schmitt averaged 15.2 points per night, hitting 46.1 percent of her shots. She led the team in rebounds with 163

(107 defensive, 56 offensive), as well as steals with 57 and blocks with 31. For her efforts, she was named First Team AllUIC and was a member of the Iowa Girls Coaches Association All-Region Team. Aubrey Hoffert was second on the squad with 9.1 points per night. She connected on 39.2 percent of her shots. During her senior campaign she also contributed 47 rebounds, 37 steals, 17 assists and 15 blocked shots to earn a First Team All-UIC nod. Alison Leibold was named honorable mention All-UIC last year, after averaging 6.1 points per night. She led the Trojans in assists with 40 and was third best on the team in steals with 41, along with grabbing 35 total rebounds. Another All-UIC honorable mention, Brianna Busta, averaged 5.5 points a contest and was second in rebounds with 91 total boards, averaging 4.1 an outing, as well as second in steals with 50. She also contributed 31 assists. Letter winners Coach Hoffert has four letter winners he can look to for leadership, including one senior. Leading the way will be Mariah Throndson lone senior and guard who averaged 2.2 points per game and pulled down 44 total rebounds to go with 36 steals and 28 assists. Guard Addison Steinlage put up 2.9 points per night as a freshman. She averaged 3.5 rebounds a game (80 total), with 37 steals and 16 assists.

Annika Bodensteiner, a forward, produced 1.4 points and 1.0 rebound per contest last year, while Delaney Busta averaged 0.5 points and 1.0 rebound a game. Also suiting up for the Trojans this season are juniors Layni Schuchhardt, Ashlyn Busta, Alexis Elsbernd; sophomores Haylee Hanson and Jenna Throndson; and freshmen Bella Stika, Emersyn Hoffert, Ellaney Bodensteiner and Hazel Nieman. “We are excited for the opportunity these girls have this season,” said the veteran coach. “We understand there will be some ups and downs early in the season with our lack of varsity experience, but if we continue to grow fundamentally and compete hard in practice we will have a successful season.” In the league There will be several variables for the Trojans to contend with as the season picks up with Coach Hoffert excited to see the team with speed, height and the numbers in the program. However, he is concerned about the loss of the four key seniors from last season and the lack of varsity experience this year’s squad brings to the court. Central, MFL MarMac and North Fayette Valley are Coach Hoffert’s favorites to lead the Upper Iowa Conference this season. “If we do the things we are capable of doing, we could finish in the top three as well,” said Coach Hoffert.

Coming up in varsity sports Nov. 28 – Dec/SW g wr at Central Elkader tnmt., 5 p.m.; NHTV/SW wr at TV, 5:30 p.m.; Dec b swim at Cedar Falls, 6 p.m.; SW g/b bb vs. TV, 6:15 p.m.; Dec g bb vs. Wahlert, 7:30 p.m.; TV g bb vs. Kee, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 – Dec/NH-TV g wr at Dan Gable Donnybrook tnmt. (Coralville), TBD; Dec 1 – Dec/NH-TV g/b wr at Dan Gable Donnybrook tnmt. (Coralville), TBD; Dec bowl at Waukon, 4 p.m.; SW g/b bb at Central Elkader, 6:15 p.m.; TV g/b bb vs. North Fayette Valley, 6:15 p.m.; Dec b bb at EpworthWestern Dubuque, 7:30 p.m.

Central Boiler

26% tax credit* on qualified models & installation

NORTHEAST IOWA MECHANICAL

563-426-5144 • centralboiler.com

DINING GUIDE

U-2 BBQ & Catering

1676 Hwy. 52, Calmar (563) 562-3929 Full-line catering & custom meals for breakfast, lunch or dinner; traditional meals; BBQ; available for graduation parties, weddings, reunions, company picnics. Succulent salads, wholesome veggies & potatoes, delicious desserts, deluxe catering, party planners and trays.

DECORAH

T-Bock’s Sports Bar & Grill

206 West Water St., Decorah (563) 382-5970 Kitchen hours: SunMon 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Wed-Sat 11 a.m 10 p.m.; 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.

The Landing Market

Suiting up on the Trojan junior varsity squad this season are (front, l-r) Tucker Reicks, Jayden Rausch, John Forbes, Larry Vrba, Tucker Tlusty, Isaiah Wheeler, Ryan Lukes; (back) Coach Levi Izer, Colton Kurtenbach, Jordan Kriener, Mitchell Kriener, Treyton Franzen, Kaden Schmidt, Cale Langreck, Miguel Diaz, Wyatt Maklenburg and Coach Adam Hanson. Not pictured is Alex Hanson. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

Visit sgmovietheater.com or call 507-498-SHOW for schedule.

OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE & WOOD PELLET STOVES

CALMAR

Members of the Turkey Valley girls’ junior varsity team are (front, l-r) Kendall Kuennen, Hazel Nieman, Bree Balk, Emmersyn Hoffert; (back) Coach Frank Wilson, Grace Bouska, Miyah Byrne, Ellaney Bodensteiner, Ella Ives, Makinley Lutgen, Addison Lutgen, Isabella Stika and Coach Ashley Walz. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

(PG-13)

206 W. Water St., Decorah, IA 563-382-5970 SUN-MON: 11AM-9PM; WED-SAT: 11AM-10PM CLOSED TUESDAYS Bar remains open later if there's a crowd or a game

DAILY

LUNCH SPECIALS

beginning at 11 a.m.

DELICIOUS VARIETY OF BURGERS

hand pattied, 1/3lb fresh ground beef

THURSDAY

NIGHT RIBS

weekly beginning at 4PM

Great

TWO BEAUTIFUL EVENT SPACES

to rent for your next special occasion. Email tbocks. events@gmail.com or call to inquire.

Bloody Marys!

FAMOUS WINGS

bone-in or boneless with many sauce options

Food/Beverage and Weekly Specials menu available online at www.tbocks.com

Don Jose Mexican Family Restaurant

201 E. Water St., Decorah • (563) 382-6052 Open for indoor dining: Tues, Wed, Thur, Sun 11-9; Fri & Sat 11-9:30; Closed Mondays. Still encouraging take out orders. Homemade, fresh Mexican food.

ROSSVILLE Koreana Sushi Cafe & Japanese Cuisine Scan the The Old Rossville Store 207 W. Water, Decorah QR codes 851 Volney Rd., Rossville, between (563) 382-6262 to view Waukon & Marquette Open Mon. menus (563) 535-7272 - Sat for Lunch 11-2 p.m. and Dinner from 4:30-9 p.m. Sunday 4:30-8:30p.m. for dine-in or carry-outs. Appetizers, large variety of entrees, Koreana Rolls, Sushi and Sashimi.

211 College Dr., Decorah • (563) 277-1893 Open Daily 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m, closed on Thursdays. Check out our website, www.thelandingmarket.com, for online ordering, individual vendor hours and menus. The Landing Market is a modern food hall. We are home to local vendors such as The Buzz Cafe, Justin’s, Root 43, assorted craft beverages, grab-and-go options and so much more!

Open Tuesday Thursday 4-7, Friday & Saturday 4-8. Closed Sunday & Monday. Nightly Specials: Tuesday - Jumbo Shrimp or Ham Steak; Wednesday - 1/2 Broasted Chicken; Thursday - Baby Back BBQ Pork Ribs; Friday - Beer Battered or Broiled Cod; Saturday - Prime Rib.

WANT ON THE DINING GUIDE?

email: advertising@driftlessjournal.com

12 Driftless Journal Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Echoes of the Past

HELP WANTED

Oneota Golf & Country Club in Decorah is seeking a Food & Beverage Manager to add to its team.

FARM MARKET

RESPONSIBILITIES • Day-to-day operations of dining room and bar area • Ensuring product and service quality, consistency and team member development on all levels • Meet all company and state health department rules and regulations

1923

NOW HIRING! FARMS FOR RENT

LINE COOKS PREP COOKS

or equivalent combination of education and experience

Apply today for the opportunity to work in a fun environment and become part of a great team! Interested applicants, please apply by emailing a resume and references to Morgan McMillan, General Manager/Golf Professional at oneotagolf@mchsi.com

WANTED Experience preferred, but willing TO BUY to train. Part-time hours available, days evenings and weekends.

1714 Golf Road Decorah, IA 52101

Apply within or send resume to: tbocks@mchsi.com RECREATIONAL 206 W. Water Street, Decorah

46-3-J-12

45-6-PJ-12

VEHICLES

Trinity Catholic School in Protivin, IA has an immediate position available for a

5th/6th PERSONALS Grade Classroom Instructor Health & Retirement Benefits Provided.

46-4-PJ-12

If interested, contact ANNOUNCEMENTS Katie Fahey, Principal at 563-569-8556 or kfahey@st-pats.pvt.k12.ia.us

Farmers Win Coop is currently seeking applicants for these CARDS positions:

MABEL-CANTON SCHOOL DISTRICT ISD 238

Special Education Paraprofessional $15.00 starting hourly rate (higher hourly rate with experience). Mon-Fri (8:00am-3:00am)

OF THANKS

High School Drama Coach

Bulk Refined Fuel Driver

Fredericksburg, IA ENTERTAINMENT

Interested candidates should send a completed district application found at www.mabelcanton.org to: Michelle Weidemann, Principal, 316 W Fillmore Ave., Mabel, MN 55954 or email mweidemann@mabelcanton.org. ISD 238 is an equal opportunity employer

OPPORTUNITY

-code-

LOST AND FOUND

WORK AT LUTHER COLLEGE! LUTHER COLLEGE IS HIRING!

We have a variety of roles available, most of which include on-the-job training.

BENEFITS INCLUDE: • Health, dental, and life insurance • Retirement plan with 5% employer match • 6 weeks/year paid time off plus holidays • 90% college tuition waiver for dependents, no waiting period • Access to campus services, including fitness center and library • 2 free classes a year or receive tuition benefit while working nights • $0.75 shift premium for 2nd shift & $1.50 premium for 3rd shift

CURRENT OPENINGS

• Campus Responder: Provide safety of the people. 40 hours/ week, all shifts available. 3rd shift role comes with 90% tuition waiver! • Custodial Staff: 30-40 hours/week, all shifts available.

be discovered. Great credit is to be given Prof. Glen McMillen of the Hesper Schools, who discovered the fire and likely saved the lives of many by giving the alarm. He didn’t even stop to dress, and he rushed out in his night clothes to give the alarm. He rang the school bell and roused the countryside. …To date, there have been 522 draft horses of superior quality shipped from Decorah to New England, New York and other parts to the east this year. Buyers find the local horses to be of the finest quality. Some of these buyers have been buying the local horses for many years. …A program at the Lynn School at Glenwood No. 6 will

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

Benefits include health insurance, matching 401k, retirement plan, vacation and profit sharing! To be considered for these MISCELLANEOUS positions, contact Courtney Hageman, Human Resources: 563-237-5324 chageman@farmerswin.com

This picture from the Driftless Multimedia archives shows the vintage “Welcome to Decorah” promotional sign, once situated in a farm field at the edge of town. Points of interest are featured. The “billboard” was sponsored by the Decorah Commercial Club. The ladies in the photo are not identified. feature a basket social next Friday evening. …FRONT PAGE NEWS: Three Ossian boys were injured when an aged Ford crashed into another automobile as it stood in front of a local house. One of the Ossian lads were unconscious and was taken to the Decorah Hospital, where he is still a patient. One of the boys had three teeth knocked out. The driver only had a scratch on his hand. No names have been disclosed. The Ford was a wreck and the other auto was badly mangled. …Friends and relatives of Mrs. Peter Johnson of Hesper recently gathered for a noon party at her home, tendering her a happy surprise. Well-filled baskets were brought and bounteous dinner items were served. The afternoon was spent in music and merry-making. A purse of silver was presented to her in memory of the special occasion. …A local poultry farm recently sold for $20,000. The farm has a house, 13 large incubators, dormitory equipment, land on both sides of the road and 1,700 pure bred White Leghorns. …Waukon residents are putting out a request for more paving in the City. …The Clay Hill Community Club has been enjoying some very special, enjoyable parties of late. The latest one was held at Matter Hall. About 200 were present, and it was one of the best programs ever rendered in those parts. Clay Hill School children put on a dozen numbers. Guitar and mandolin duets were rendered by A.L. Tyler and son Leonard. Saxophone duets were

CLASSIFIEDS

ALL POSITIONS OPEN UNTIL FILLED

48-2-J-12

BUSINESS Houston, MN

EMPLOYMENT MABEL-CANTON SCHOOL DISTRICT, ISD 238, is currently seeking to fill the following positions:

AUTOMOTIVE

Bulk Feed Driver

You’ll like Decorah

ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO: The worst fire in its history ruined the village of Hesper the other morning. The fire broke out between three and four o’clock in Lawrence Korsness’ building, and in 45 minutes it had destroyed his property and that of Frank Frye and Robinson Reid. There had been a dance in the Korsness Dance Hall, and the fire was discovered shortly after the last of the dancers left. Whether there is any connection between these facts, no one knows. The exact origin of the fire is yet to

driftless

REQUIREMENTS • Associate degree or equivalent experience • 1-3 years related experience and/or training

By Roz Weis

Worst fire in history takes Hesper

FARMS FOR SALE

48-1-J-12

& NOW FOOD BEVERAGE HIRING MANAGER

REAL ESTATE WINNESHIEK COUNTY FARMLAND FOR SALE

RENT Michele FOR Meier and Alan Blekeberg are offering for sale for cash a farm of 183 acres, more or less, survey to govern. Possession will be given March 1, 2024. The current tenant has agreed to terminate the existing lease if the farm is sold. The property is located in Madison Township beginning three-quarters of a mile North of Highway 9 on 255th AveSERVICESnue, described as follows: THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION TWENTY TWO (22); AND THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER AND THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER EXCEPT LOT 1 THEREOF AND EXCEPT LOT 1 IN THE NORTHHELP WEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION FIFTEENWANTED (15); TOWNSHIP NINETY- EIGHT (98) NORTH, RANGE NINE (9), WEST OF THE 5TH P.M., IN WINNESHIEK COUNTY, IOWA Building site containing 4 acres, more or less is not being sold and will FARM be surveyed prior to closing. Sealed bids may be delivered to the offices of Putnam, Thompson & MARKET Casper, 801 Commerce Drive, Decorah, Iowa or Elwood, O’Donohoe, Braun & White, 217 N Elm Street, Cresco, Iowa by 12:00 p.m. on Monday, December 18, 2023. Bids will be opened that afternoon and the FARMS the five highest bids will be invited to an auction to persons submitting be held FOR at Putnam, Thompson & Casper, 801 Commerce Drive, DecSALE orah, Iowa on December 19 at 1:30 p.m. and will have the right to raise their bid at that time. The successful bidder will be required to pay 10% down on the date of sale. Balance of purchase price will be paid on January 31, 2024. Seller reserves the right to reject all bids. AnnounceFARMS ments made the day of sale take precedence. At any time after Friday, FOR RENT parties may examine all available information December 1, interested regarding the farm in either office. 48-2-J-7

WANTED TO BUY

HELP WANTED: BULK MILK HAULERS

For more information, or to apply, visit www.luther.edu/offices/hr/careers

*FULL & PART-TIME POSITIONS *VALID CLASS A OR B CDL WITH TANKER ENDORSEMENT

48-tf-J-12

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

PERSONALS

MUST BE ABLE TO PASS DOT PHYSICAL & DRUG TEST

641-330-0586

NOW OFFERIN G HEALTH INSURAN CE 47-4-JP-12

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Surgical Technologist

AUTOMOTIVE

Full Time

ELIGIBLE FOR $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS CARDS Join our growing Surgery Department! OF THANKS Primarily 8-hour shifts Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. On-call approx. 1-2 nights per week & every 4th weekend. Holiday call rotation included. ENTERTAINMENT Requirements: • Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program • Surgical Technologist Certification preferred BUSINESS • Must stay within 30 minutes of WinnMed when on-call OPPORTUNITY • American Heart Association BLS required

ELECTRICAL • MECHANICAL WELDING SKILLS A PLUS • Great Work Environment • Modern Equipment • Annual Raises Heath & Vision Insurance • Profit Share Paid Dental Insurance • Matching 401K Cafeteria Plan For Medical & Dependent Insurance & Child Care

WE WILL TRAIN THE

RIGHT

PERSON

Hwy 9 West, Cresco, IA 52136 563-547-3247 or 1-800-446-1407

www.alumline.com/careers

48-1-J-12

APPLY IN PERSON OR ONLINE AT SOLICITE EN PERSONA O EN LÍNEA EN

MISCELLANEOUS

LOST AND

46-4-J-12

presented by Selmer and Wm. Sevatson, with Mrs. Sevatson accompanying them. Herbert Gross had a dramatic reading. Ben Thorsen was also on the program with two numbers, but his singing made such a hit that he had to put on eight numbers! A fortune-telling session also was conducted for five cents.

1933

Driftless Jou

NINETY YEARS AGO: It is reported that 228 young men are now quartered in Decorah’s 563-382-4221 | CLASSIF Civilian Conservation Camp (CCC). The boys are comfortable in their newly-erected quarters. The housing is nicely heated, and good meals are being served. The barracks boast 60 bunks in each building. They are heated with large, wood-burning stoves. Five cooks have been hired to prepare the meals. …The Emergency Relief Committee of Winneshiek County has butchered two more large hogs at the county home. This makes four hogs which have been butchered during the past 10 days. The meat, which is cut into chunks, will be brought to the storage room in the basement of the county jail for distribution to the needy and unemployed of Winneshiek County. …Area business places are now ordering fresh evergreen roping for Christmas decorating of the downtown area. Floodlights also are being put up in a display on the main street. …A plot of 4.15 acres had been purchased by the City of Decorah for a new water plant. The property was owned by Pat Ronan, and consideration was $1,245. It is situated at the end of Sanford Street, near Division Street. …Little Lavonne Taylor, age 11, was made happy the other day when she returned some lost keys to Elmer Vine. She found the keys and read about the lost items in the want ads of the Journal. Mr. Vine happily gave her a reward of a whole dollar! …There are three new cases of smallpox in Decorah and vaccination is urged by local doctors. …Clothing, food and toys are being sought for needy tots by the Decorah Child Study Club. …A picturesque wooden water wheel is a plan at the local Fish Hatchery. The State plans the attractive new development near Siewers Springs. …The largest still ever found in Allamakee County was raided by federal agents near Dorchester last week. The agents had quite a job destroying the mash alcohol, wine and equipment found on the scene. Two area men were captured and the others escaped. It is indicated that the still was operated by Chicago gangsters. …One-way fares on the local passenger trains are going to 3 cents a mile, with return trips at 2 cents a mile. There will no longer be a surcharge for pullman and parlor cars.

FOR RENT PERSONALS WANTED TO BUY Wanted to Buy: Home Bunn coffee makers any shape or any condition, WillANNOUNCEMENTS fix them. 563-794-1858. RECREATIONAL 48-4-JP-pd-3 VEHICLES

Act Now - Get the 2024

Walking Decorah 12 new sites for the local Decorah traveler to seek out on foot or pedal.

www.jayraabe.com

AUTOMOTIVE

WANTED FARM

PERSONALS

BUSINESS CARDS OPPORTUNITY REAL ESTATE OF THANKS FOR RENT

House for rent or sale in Waukon. MISCELLANEOUS 2 bedrooms. Handicap accessible. AppliancesENTERTAINMENT included. 563-379-6781. SERVICES 48-2-J-9

LOST AND Spillville Senior Housing Spillville, Ia. BUSINESS FOUND HELP

AgeMISCELLANEOUS Requirement: 55+ MARKET No pets.

Call 563 419-398044-tf-J-9

110 Court St., Decorah

FARMS

Listing & Selling

RENT FOR

Real Estate!

View our other listings at www.friest.com

46-4-PJ-9

WANTED TO BUY

NEW LISTING!

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

2535 River Rd., Decorah

$349,000

3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Motivated Sellers!

It’s sn w secret...

we make buying and selling real estate easy!

PERSONALS

OPPORTUNITY WANTED APARTMENT FOR RENT:

1 Bedroom FARMApartment

3 Bedroom 2 Bath home on Old Stage Road. This home boasts an open kitchen living room area with plenty of cabinet space, new windows, sun-room, Lower level family room, office area and game room. Call Today! $219,900.00

D.J. Friest, Broker

CLASSIFIEDS REAL ESTATE to place a FOR SALE classified ad

Fantastic acreage near Wadena. Great, secluded 1+ Bedroom, 2 Bath Home on over 35 acres. 28 x 36 garage, large deck with spectacular views, full walkout basement with 9’ walls. Close to Volga State Recreation area. If you love the outdoors you won't want to miss this one!

Journal Thursday, A-13 In this Driftless rapidly changing market,January 2, 2020 Kevin Gossling • Al Peake Randy Iverson • Dave Huinker let our years of experience help you make your real estate dreams come true! Our Sole Business is 563-382-4221 | CLASSIFIEDS@DECORAHNEWSPAPERS.COM

FARMS FOR SALE

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CALL US AT ENTERTAINMENT 563-382-4221 AUTOMOTIVE

NEW LISTING

For Rent: Car or boat storage. 379-1102. HELP 38-J-tf-x-14

REAL ESTATE FORMARKET RENT

For Sale: 2009 Mazda 3, 4-door, 5-speed, 148,000 miles. Asking $4,800. 4 CARDS new tires. 563-497-3624. 48-2-J-pd-4 OF THANKS

ACREAGE!

13

SERVICES

Calendar

order today in time for holiday gifting

driftless

Driftless Journal Tuesday, November 28, 2023

W NE

G!

COMMERCIAL LISTING

TIN

LIS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CONTACT:

JEREMY DELANEY 563-316-2525

W

NE

115 S. Main St., Protivin 3 Bdrm, 2 Bath 2 stall garage Large front deck

LICENSED REALTOR IN IOWA - JEREMY DELANEY 122 EAST WATER ST. | DECORAH, IA | 563-382-8290

FARMS AUTOMOTIVE FOR SALE LOST ANDLIKE A GREAT OPPORTUNITY? LOOKS FOUND

!

ING

1289 County Rd W42, Ossian One-of-a-kind Renovated Barn Home 2 Bdrm, 2 Bath 30+ acres

1001 & 1003 Short St., Decorah

Power Sports Dealership Owners willing to train next owner Great entrepreneurial opportunity!

DUPLEX – SOLD AS SEPARATE UNITS S RES OG -PR N I LD BUI

FARMS FOR RENT

Full-time & Part-time CARDS OF THANKS Community Assistants

WANTED TO BUY

to accommodate all types of work, school & social schedules. 401 W. South St., Calmar 303 S. Charles St., Calmar ENTERTAINMENT Full Circle Services offers sick, vacation and 2 Bdrm, 2 Bath 2 Bdrm, 2 Bath personal time to our part time staff. All on one level All on one level

T LIS

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

2 Stall Garage

DAYTIME HOURS BUSINESS AVAILABLE!

Ben Harman 563-380-8530

Elise Skellenger 563-380-1388

Jenny Harman 563-379-8127

Sara Milburn 641-780-6092

Katie Schweinefus 563-380-4882

2 Stall Garage

712. E Broadway St., Decorah, IA

OPPORTUNITY

563-382-2020

MISCELLANEOUS

harman2020.com

48-4-JP-12

PERSONALS

Mike Harman 563-380-9136

Apply at: www.fullcircleneia.applicantpro.com/jobs/ or call Jared Morriss at 563-277-2029, jared.morriss@fullcircleneia.com LOST AND

ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOUND

JOIN OUR TEAM AUTOMOTIVE

CARDS OF THANKS

TriMark Corporation offers competitive wages and an outstanding benefits package.

Alecia Bucksa 651.341.2512

when thinking real estate

OUR SUCCESS IS OUR EMPLOYEES’ SUCCESS Anne Dykstra 563.380.4357

CURRENT JOB OPENINGS BUSINESS

Joe Gavle 563.379.6031

START HERE

Equal Opportunity Employer

ENTERTAINMENT

Dacia Monson 563.379.0640

www.AJRealty.us

Joan Rollins 563.380.5364

OPPORTUNITY

Assembly B Operator ��st, 3rd & Weekend shi�s� Sarah Zbornik 563.379.1292

Die Cast A Operator ��st & 3rd shi�s�

Mary Swinburn 309.236.5528

MISCELLANEOUS

Terry Rollins 563.380.5292

Die Cast B Operator ��st & 3rd shi�s� Stamping B Operator �3rd shi�� LOST AND FOUND

Zinc Parts Hanger ��st shi��

$2.00 PER HOUR SHIFT PREMIUM FOR 2ND, 3RD & WEEKEND SHIFT POSITIONS

Chrome Parts Hanger/Inspector ��st shi�� Machining B Operator �3rd shi�� Material Handling B Operator �2nd shi�� Tool & Die Maker �2nd & 3rd shi�s� Tool & Die Machinist �2nd & 3rd shi�s�

If more than one position is of interest, an application must be completed separately for each position. For consideration, ensure that your application is completed in its entirety and includes full work history.

106 College Dr., Decorah, IA 52101

563-382-3627

JOIN OUR TEAM TO RECEIVE A $2,000 SIGN-ON BONUS! Captive-Aire, the nation’s leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems, is currently accepting applications for the following Full-Time positions for 1st and 2nd shifts:

General Assembly HVAC Technician Route Truck Driver

Captive-Aire offers competitive wages as well as the following benefits: • $2,000 Sign-On Bonus • 401k with employer match • Medical/Dental/Vision • Disability and Life with the election of Medical • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Paid holidays in addition to paid vacation (based upon tenure)

• Monthly Bonus • Perfect Attendance Award Program • Uniform Shirt Allotment • Safety-Toe Footwear Annual Allowance • Gym Membership

Visit our website for more information or to apply online at www.captiveaire.com, OR fill out at our facility located at: 101 N. Industrial Parkway, West Union, IA 52175

46-4-PJ-12

New Hampton

48-tf-J-12

Please refer to our website to submit applications electronically: www.trimarkcorp.com

Satisfactory background check and negative drug screen required upon hire. Captive-Aire is an Equal Opportunity Employer Rupp Air is a division of Captive-Aire

14 Driftless Journal Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Northeast Iowa quilters to meet Dec. 5

Advent, Christmas services at historic Lenora Church

The Northeast Iowa Quilt Guild will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 5. at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., at the Luana Savings Bank basement, in Luana. The program will be presented by the guild’s own multi-talented Nancy Sojka. A short business meeting will be held, and members will also show recently-completed projects during show-and-tell. The Northeast Iowa Quilters’ Guild is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that meets on the first Tuesday of the month, with meetings at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. New members are always welcome. For more information, contact Roxanne Schnitzler at 563-419-0183, or Carolyn Clark at 563568-3807, follow NEIQG on Facebook or visit www.neiqg.com.

The Lenora United Methodist Church, located in the Fillmore County village of Lenora, Minn., will hold Advent and Christmas services on Dec. 10 at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. and on Dec. 17 at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The historic 1865 church will be heated by a wood stove and illuminated by lamp light. Guests are invited to bring non-perishable food for local food pantries, and a freewill offering will also be received.

The services will include traditional Christmas carols and music featuring local musicians and the old pump organ. Pastor Mark Woodward will share the Christmas story from the Gospel of Luke. The church is located at 38571 Dove Tail Road in Lenora, about five miles northeast of Canton, Minn. In the event of dangerous winter weather, always use good judgment and listen for cancellation announcements.

Prices Valid November 27th - December 3rd

915 Short St #107, Decorah

PERKS PRICES ®

Make the switch or sign up with Hy-Vee PERKS and enjoy members-only prices storewide.

SAVE!

SAVE!

.20lb.

ONLY!

.39lb. .59 lb.

NON-MEMBER PRICE

PERKS PRICE Chiquita bananas

.40

ONLY!

ONLY!

.88

2.99lb.

1.28

NON-MEMBER PRICE

PERKS PRICE

sold in a 3 lb. roll for 11.97 NON-MEMBER PRICE

Fresh ground beef

select varieties 12 or 16 oz.

1.00lb.

3.99 lb.

PERKS PRICE

Hy-Vee pasta

SAVE!

73% lean, 27% fat sold in a 3 lb. roll for 8.97

4.99 Hy-Vee Choice Reserve

.99 Campbell's

$ 3/ 9 Red Baron pizza

boneless beef New York strip steak 8 oz.

condensed soup

select varieties 15.77 to 23.45 oz.

12 oz. 7.48

select varieties 10.5 to 11.25 oz.

LOWEST PRIC E IN TOWN 14.99 White Claw or

9.99 Ménage à Trois

25.48 Michelob Ultra

12.48 Busch Light

Mike's Hard Lemonade

WINE & SPIRITS

wine

24 pk. cans 12 fl. oz.

12 pk. cans 12 fl. oz.

750 ml

12 pk. cans 12 fl. oz.

15.98 La Marca prosecco 750 ml

23.98 Daou cabernet

28.99 Jameson

sauvignon

34.99 Cedar Ridge bourbon

750 ml

750 ml

.99 Hy-Vee peanut butter

select varieties 16 oz. (limit 2)

2.99 Hy-Vee almond bark select varieties 24 oz.

RED H T

1.98 Hy-Vee flour

$ 2/ 5 General Mills

1.88 Hy-Vee brown or

.99 Hy-Vee cake mix

select varieties 12 to 14 oz.

select varieties 2 lb. (limit 2)

select varieties 10 to 12 oz. (limit 2)

Chex cereal

Hy-Vee cream cheese

1.88 lb. Basket & Bushel green seedless grapes

Fri - Sun | Dec. 1 - 3 ONLY!

2.49 Hy-Vee cane sugar

Hy-Vee butter

3.68 NON-MEMBER PRICE

WEEKEND

.99 Hy-Vee baking chips

1.28

select varieties 16 oz.

1.75L

750 ml

2.98

PERKS PRICE

57.98 Crown Royal

PERKS PRICE select varieties 8 oz.

4 lb. (limit 2)

powdered sugar

1.68 Hy-Vee pretzels select varieties 10 or 15 oz.

select varieties 5 lb. (limit 2)

select varieties 16.5 oz. (limit 2)

3.98 Hershey's holiday chocolates

select varieties 8.8 to 10.1 oz.

1.68 NON-MEMBER PRICE

ADDITIONAL 3-DAY ONLY DEALS!

1.68 lb. Bone-in pork shoulder roast

Hormel Always Tender

1.99 Kraft natural cheese shredded, chunk or crumbles, select varieties 5 to 8 oz.