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‘My Cause My Cleats’ benefits #TeamLewisLechtenberg NFL’s Josey Jewell to auction off custom cleats By Roz Weis Decorah’s Josey Jewell, a linebacker for the Denver Broncos, has selected a special cause that is close to home for an upcoming National Football League fundraiser. Jewell will be auctioning off his custom, one-ofa-kind cleats reflecting his commitment to his 2023 cause – Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and Team Lewis (Lewis Lechtenberg, the soon-to-be seven-year-old son of Justin and Karla Lechtenberg of Decorah). The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation® is committed to leading the way toward a future without childhood cancer. Because of supporters’ generosity, advocacy and encouragement, thousands of families turn to the organization each year to find the resources and community support they need on their cancer journey. Lewis was diagnosed in July 2018 with a rare brain cancer called Anaplastic Ependymoma at age 18 months. His pediatric cancer journey continues today. Lewis will celebrate his seventh birthday Dec. 19. The family is having a birthday card shower in hopes to fill their mailbox. Cards can be sent to either their home or to: Lewis Lechtenberg c/o Decorah Lutheran Church, 309 Winnebago Street Decorah, IA 52101. According to his mom, Lewis’s motto continues to be “Be Brave, Be Strong, Be Happy.” “We are presently working on having t-shirts designed with this motto,” Karla commented.
The cause During Weeks 13 and 14, NFL players are wearing customized cleats in honor of the causes they have chosen to support through My Cause My Cleats. Following Week 13 games, select players are donating their cleats by auctioning them on NFL Auction. The NFL does not profit from the sale of these cleats. All funds raised will be donated by the NFL Foundation to each player’s selected charity. Jewell is one of more than 40 Broncos players, coaches, staff and team owners participating in the initiative to raise awareness for various causes and non-profits across the country. My Cause My Cleats celebrates the positive impact players have made in communities across America and provides them an opportunity to highlight the cause-related work they are passionate about on the field. To learn more about how to bid on the cleats, visit tinyurl.com/2zv6k356. Jewell is in his sixth year with the Broncos. The Decorah native was a standout on his Decorah High School football team and went on
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continued on page 11 Decorah native and NFL Denver Bronco star Josey Jewell has selected Lewis Lechtenberg’s Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation cause for the “My Cause My Cleats” benefit.
WinnMed to launch $50 million facility expansion and renovation project
The WinnMed Board of Trustees has approved a $50 million, two-and-a-halfyear facility expansion and remodeling project in Decorah. The regional healthcare provider has reported that the “Transforming Tomorrow” project will be financed in large part by low-interest USDA loans, with the remainder of the funding coming from WinnMed dollars and loans from local banks. Following a public bidding process that concluded in November, WinnMed leadership presented a recommendation to the Board of Trustees at the Dec. 6 meeting to proceed with the base bid. The base bid included all elements of the project except the renovation of the current clinic space, which was bid as an alternate. The board approved this rec-
Exterior rendering of the expanded clinic space on WinnMed's campus in Decorah.
ommendation through four separate resolutions that allow WinnMed leadership to engage in financing and construction plans. The project includes: A new, fully renovated birthing unit featuring a labor, delivery, recovery,
postpartum (LDRP) suites, and direct access from obstetrics to surgery for patients needing a C-section.
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Crop practices tied to nitrates and water quality Merry Grinch-mas in Mabel The Grinch, Betty Lou Who and Max (aka Quinten Sand, Steph Landsom and Brooks), crashed Santa Day in Mabel, Saturday, Dec. 2. More photos from the Mabel Business Association’s Santa Day can be found inside this edition. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Kathy Simpson)
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Spurred by information presented at the Lanesboro, Minn., water forum, this is the second in a series of three articles exploring the issue, with further detail from each of the presenters, and an introduction to the principles of what impacts the watersheds of the region. Further articles in the series will run in the Driftless Journal over the next few weeks. The full water forum was recently uploaded to YouTube (search “Fillmore County Water Quality Forum 2023”) and is available to the public.
By Denise Lana A hundred years ago, Minnesota and Iowa farms averaged 150-170 acres and were home to diversified crops and livestock. Through the years, new technology like tractors, combines and milking machines replaced animal power and helped families farm more land. Hybrid seeds, vaccines and commercial fertilizers were developed. The 1950s saw the introduction of chemicals to control weeds, pests, insects and diseases. Crop yields continued to increase, and many farmers began fo-
cusing on single crops that would produce higher yields and greater financial gains. In 2021, the average size of a farm in Iowa and Minnesota ranged from 359-377 acres, with corn and soybeans topping out as the two states’ main crops. Besides being consumed as food for humans, corn has numerous uses. Many plastics are corn-based and corn starch is used in the making of matchsticks and
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Spots still available for volunteers to fill January EMT class Enthusiastic, willing volunteers eager to truly help people are needed to fill a face-to-face NICC EMT Class in Waukon beginning in January. This class is not offered locally each year, so a Waukon-based class is a convenience. Registration for the class must be completed prior to orientation night on Jan. 8, 2024. The 138-hour course will conclude in May. The class will meet Mondays and Wednesdays each week from 6 to 10 p.m., and clinicals will be held in person. Students who successfully complete this class and the certification examination will be able to volunteer on their own community’s
ambulance service or rescue squad, as well as be prepared for careers in emergency services. The number of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) in the area has dwindled over the years as licensed EMT’s have retired. The Driftless Region is fortunate to have many emergency response services, but nearly all of them are in need of more EMTs on their service to share the call time, ensuring local emergency services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Drake Tilson of Waukon is a newer EMT with Veterans Memorial Hospital Service.
“I read this quote years ago and it really resonated with me,” said Tilson. “To this day I have no idea who said this, but I find myself using it frequently to articulate why I got into EMS, and why I continue to work in EMS. ‘You’re going to be there when a lot of people are born, and when a lot of people die. In most every culture, such moments are regarded as sacred and private, made special by a divine presence. No one on Earth would be welcomed, but you’re personally invited. What an honor that is.’” The EMT class prepares the students to provide pre-hospi-
Monona man faces 30 years for livestock theft and more
A Monona-area farmer recently pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of livestock theft, one count of wire fraud and one count of making a false bankruptcy declaration.
COVID-19 fraud and livestock theft According to information the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa, Michael Wayne Butikofer, 53, operated an unlicensed custom cattle operation, known as “Fawn Hollow,” in Clayton County. The federal prosecution claims Butikofer operated a large farming operation near St. Olaf and at smaller locations in Iowa and Wisconsin. “Fawn Hollow” is referred to as a “custom cattle-feeding operation” in which farm employees raised cattle owned by other operations and then sold the cattle to a slaughterhouse in Wisconsin. Law enforcement information says neither Butikofer nor “Fawn Hollow” are registered with the United States Department of Agriculture as a “dealer”. Information from the U.S. Attorney’s Office said Butikofer sold cattle owned by half a dozen investors, from July 2020 to February 2022, and kept the money for himself. Court information also said that Butikofer Central Boiler
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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.
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Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced recently that the sign-up period for the Crop Insurance Discount Program began Friday, Dec. 1, and will close on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. To sign-up to participate, visit Apply.CleanWaterIowa.org. Offered by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, the program provides farmers and landowners who plant fall cover crops the opportunity to apply for a $5 per acre discount on their spring crop insurance premiums. “Cover crop utilization in Iowa continues to rise because of innovative incentives like the Crop Insurance Discount Pro-
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WEDNESDAY SLAUGHTER CATTLE AUCTION, NOVEMBER 29, 2023 We sold 1,700 head of slaughter cattle with Choice Beef steers and heifers sold steady. Choice Holstein steers sold $2 lower, and market cows and bulls sold weaker High Choice Beef Steers & Heifers .178-183.25 Choice Beef Steers & Heifers ...............173-178 Select & Choice Beef Steers & Heifers .. 160-173 High Choice & Calf Fed Holstein Steers............................160-165.25 Choice Holstein Steers .........................156-160 Select & Choice Holstein Steers...........147-156 Market Cows...........................................65-100 High Dressing Market Cows ................. 100-114 Market Bulls ............................................ 90-117
TOP CONSIGNMENTS FATS Chris Hagen, Northwood, IA Brent Mischke, Theilman, MN Tim Carpenter, Houston, MN HOLSTEIN STEERS Neal & Tim Mulhern, Fountain, MN Gerard & Lila Brogan, St. Charles, MN B&C Family Farms, Wykoff, MN TOP COW Witt Limousin, Mabel, MN TOP BULL Mark & Jean Meyers, Plainview, MN
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Latecomers Christmas kolache sale Dec. 16
The Latecomers Relay for Life Team from Waucoma will be holding a Christmas Kolache Sale Saturday, Dec. 16, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Waucoma Community Center on Main Street in Waucoma. The sale is a walk-in sale with no pre-orders and all proceeds are donated to the American Cancer Society. The Latecomers have been selling kolaches as a fundraiser for over 10 years and have sold more than 45,600 kolaches in all. Varieties range from traditional prune and apricot to fruit-filled with a layer of cream cheese. For information, call 563776-6041.
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High Choice Beef Steers & Heifers .....................172-175 Choice Beef Steers & Heifers ........................169-172 Select & Choice Beef Steers & Heifers .....................160-169 High Choice Holstein Steers & Heifers ................ 154-157.50 Choice Holstein Steers & Heifers .....................151-154 Select & Choice Holstein Steers & Heifers ...........148-151 Thinner Shelly Cows .......... 60-85 High Yielding Market Cows ................. 85-106 Market Bulls ................up to 106 Good Take Home Colored Baby Calves ...up to 420
TOP CONSIGNMENTS BEEF FATS Randy & Greg Lukes, Ft. Atkinson Richard Best, Waucoma Lee Hendrickson, Ossian HOLSTEIN FATS Brian Rothmeyer, Ossian Les & Julius Folstad, Decorah Gerry Kuennen, Waucoma TOP COW Garry & Kelly Frana, Calmar TOP BULL Chad Smith, Decorah Slaughter Sale Every Monday at 9 am along with Regular Sale at Noon
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Holiday Lights Fireworks launch Dec. 12 The Holiday Lights fireworks show over downtown Decorah will be launching Tuesday, Dec. 12, at 6:30 p.m. They will light up the night with an amazing show this holiday season. All are welcome to watch the fireworks from the stands of the Decorah High School football field. Grab a blanket, the winter gear and enjoy the show. Cookies and hot chocolate will be available from the Decorah Athletic Booster Club. Parking is available next to the football field. Holiday Lights is one of the largest drive-through lighted Holiday displays in northeast Iowa and all free-will donations benefit Helping Services for Youth & Families, a nonprofit organization with programs that promote healthier and safer families and youth throughout northeast Iowa. Holiday Lights is open nightly 5 to 9 p.m. through Christmas night at the Pulpit Rock Campground.
USDA awards $500,000 in grants to promote renewable energy projects locally The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director in Iowa, Theresa Greenfield, recently announced that the Agency is investing $500,000 in grants to two rural Iowa recipients to provide technical assistance to applicants for Rural Energy for America program (REAP) funding. The USDA is making the investments through the Rural Energy for America Technical Assistance Grant program. Background The Rural Energy for America Technical Assistance Grant program is designed to enable applicants to provide technical assistance to agricultural producers and rural small businesses applying to REAP, with priority for applicants assisting distressed or disadvantaged communities and for appli-
cants pursuing projects using underutilized technologies or seeking grants under $20,000. USDA Funded Iowa projects: • Resource Conservation and Development for Northeast Iowa Inc., in Postville, received a $250,000 grant. • Clean Energy Districts of Iowa, a non-profit organization in Winneshiek County, received a $250,000 grant. Both grants will enable these entities to provide technical assistance to agricultural producers and rural small businesses interested in making energy efficiency improvements and/ or renewable energy generation for their operations and applying for assistance under the Rural Energy for America Program.
2024 hunting, fishing licenses on sale Dec. 15 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that Iowans can buy 2024 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses Friday, Dec. 15. Licenses purchased for 2023 expire Jan. 10, 2024. The menu of license options includes the popular Outdoor Combo annual resident hunting/ fishing/habitat combo license for $55; the Angler’s Special three-year fishing license for
$62; and the Hunter’s Special three-year hunting license with habitat included for $101. Also available is the Bonus Line option for $14 — letting resident and nonresident anglers to fish with one more line in addition to the two lines allowed with the regular fishing license. For more information, visit www.iowadnr.gov/GoOutdoorsIowa.
NE Iowa fire departments awarded grant funds More than $415,000 in 50 percent cost-share grants have recently been awarded to 131 of Iowa’s rural fire departments to aid their efforts in protecting Iowans and their property from wildfires. The grants offer valuable funding assistance for wildfire suppression, personal protection and communications equipment. Included in the list of fire departments receiving 2023 VFA grants are fire departments in Clermont, Fort Atkinson, Luana, Postville, Protivin, Ridgeway and Waukon. The grants are made possible through Iowa DNR Forestry, in cooperation with the U.S. For-
est Service - State and Private Forestry. Gail Kantak, fire supervisor with DNR Forestry, reminds all fire departments of the importance of submitting Wildland Fire Reports whenever they respond to a wildland fire or provide assistance to a prescribed or controlled wildland fire. Wildland fire reporting forms are available at www.iowadnr. gov/fire. Departments returning these reports receive priority points when the fire assistance grant applications are scored. These wildland fire reports are compiled locally and nationally and are reported to Congress.
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continued from front pellets used in pellet stoves. Corn is a primary ingredient in feed for livestock and as a source for ethanol, corn contributes 10 percent of the fuel used by cars in the United States. Soybeans are used for human food, and soybean meal is part of animal feed for livestock. Soybean oil is found in paints, plastics and cleaners and is often used a biodiesel fuel with lower pollution emissions than petroleum diesel. Minnesota’s top export crops are soybeans and corn, with soybeans accounting for 26 percent of the state’s agriculture export in 2022. Also in 2022, Iowa was the top U.S. state in the exportation of corn (except seed corn) and soybeans, pro-
Minnesota farmer and soil health strategist, Martin Larsen, discovered in a study that on a farm with 1,750 acres comprised of 80 percent corn and soybean crops, if 200 acres of corn was removed and replanted with alfalfa, the expected nitrate levels in runoff water dropped from 27 ppm to 10.1 ppm, just below the governmentestablished limit for nitrates.
ducing 14 percent of the nation’s soybean crop. Corn and soybean crops need high amounts of nutrients to flourish, usually in the forms of commercial fertilizer or manure. Because nitrogen is the most yield limiting nutrient for corn and soybeans, a high nitrogen fertilizer like urea is often applied to the crops to produce maximum harvest. Also, even though manure contains low concentrations of nitrates, whenever it is used as a fertilizer and spread on a crop, the ammonium in manure mixes with nitrite already in the crop’s soil and converts to nitrates. Enter Martin Larsen, a
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claimed soil health strategist, focused on reducing nitrates and increasing conservation and stewardship among farmers. According to Larsen, farmland use is directly related to nitrate concentration in Minnesota springs and streams. A 2009 study, performed by Justin Watkins of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, consisted of Watkins evaluating the impact of row crops by sampling water from caves located beneath the crops. These samples, known as cave drips, are when surface water seeps down through the porous ground and drips onto stalagmites that are part of the underground karst caves. His research discovered that farmland use is directly related to nitrate concentration in cave drip samples. As a cave enthusiast, Larson was excited by the study. Larsen took Watkin’s information and applied it as he evaluated several different crops and collected cave drip samples beneath each crop for comparison. The first crop in Larsen’s study was grassland planted as part of the Conservation Re-
serve Program, where the land is not farmed or ranched, but used for conservation benefits. Larsen then evaluated a rotation corn and soybean field with no manure applied. Larsen discovered the cave drip sample collected beneath the grassland had a near zero nitrate concentration, whereas the sample from beneath the corn and soybean field had a nitrate content of 16.6 parts per million. “These drips are most compelling, because when you are 60, 70, 125, 198 feet in the ground collecting water from the ceiling, and you know where you are on the landscape, and you look at that land’s data, it’s compelling,” Larsen expressed. “It was an ‘aha!’ moment for me.” Larsen implemented this information when he began studying Olmstead County’s Bear Spring Shed in 2018. He documented and mapped all 1,750 acres of land in the spring shed, and repeatedly collected water samples from five different sources and plotted his findings. Corn and soybean crops accounted for more than 80 percent of the land usage. While tabling solutions to lower nitrate levels, Larson discovered when 200 acres of corn were removed and replanted with alfalfa, a nitrate neutral crop, and cover crops were planted on 100 percent of the rest of the acres, the expected nitrate levels for the spring shed dropped from 27 ppm to 10.1 ppm, just below the government mandated 10.4 ppm bench line for nitrates. “Logistically this would be difficult, but we’ve got to figure
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out how to get cover crops and row crops to 12 inches,” stressed Larsen. “The SWCD introduced a cover crop program, working with the landowners, and we are about 25 percent of the way there, the trend line (for nitrate levels) is pointing down. It’s important to share that there is optimism out there.” Larsen, who hadn’t implemented any soil health practices on his own farm prior to 2016, began adopting them. In 2020, he started growing significant row crops with covers along with his corn and soybean crops, and in 2021, he grew an oat crop followed by a legume crop. Nitrate concentrations went from 12 ppm down to 5 ppm at the spring on his property. Nitrates in his private well, which measured 10.8 ppm in early 2020, dropped to 3.8 ppm by the end of 2021. “It’s pretty compelling that we can move the needle by growing cover crops that reach at least 12 inches high, that we get this 3060 percent reduction in nitrates below row crops, we get it out of corn and soybeans and into something else, and we have an increase in hay and grazing acres,” Larsen explained. He added that 69 farmers have signed up with the cover crop program through the Olmstead’s Soil Health Program, and 10 farmers are enrolled in the alternative crops program. “The end result is we, indirectly through all these farmers and all the cover crops they are growing, saved 23 semi-trailer loads of urea, a nitrogen source, out of the groundwater in Olmstead County,” Larsen beamed. continued from front physicians to join the Mayo Clinic Health System primary and specialty care practice here at WinnMed,” said Chief Medical Officer Thomas Marquardt. “These are exciting times to be part of WinnMed as it grows into the future.” WinnMed representatives said renovations of the existing clinic space will be completed outside of Transforming Tomorrow as a capital project, pending the financial feasibility of this additional work in the future. Work is expected to take about two-and-a-half years. “The team is outlining a plan that will allow for work to progress with minimal disruption to patient care activities,” according to Steve Slessor, WinnMed’s Chief Administrative Officer. “Patients will notice the construction, but we will ‘choreograph’ changes so services can continue at or near capacity.”
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Back by popular demand, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is again inviting the public to help name another round of eight snowplows – one for each MnDOT district in the state. Past winners include names like Plowy McPlowFace, Blader Tot Hotdish, Han Snowlo and The Truck Formerly Known As Plow. MnDOT encourages people to submit their most witty, unique and Minnesota- or winter-themed snowplow name ideas on the agency’s website. Submissions will be accepted through Friday, Dec. 15, at noon. This year’s contest includes a few basic rules: • Each person may only submit one name. • Submissions are limited to no more than 30 characters (including letters and spaces). • No vulgarity. Any submissions that include profanity or other inappropriate language will not be considered. • Politically inspired names (including phrases, slogans or plays on politicians’ names) will not be considered. Naming snowplows is meant to be fun and lighthearted. • Past winners will also will not be considered; find a full list of past winners on the Name a Snowplow website. MnDOT staff will review all the submissions, select some of the best ideas and invite the public to vote on their favorites in January 2024. The eight names that get the most votes will then make their way onto a snowplow in each district. Minnesotans are encouraged to follow @MnDOT on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for updates on the 202324 Name a Snowplow contest — as well as winter weather alerts, safety messages, construction updates and more.
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The Keystone Area Education Agency Board recently announced its new board members. The following people were recently elected to the Keystone Area Education Agency Board of Directors and will be sworn in on Dec. 18: Michael Haluska of Decorah was re-elected as the director in Director District; Sue Updegraff of West Union was re-elected for her third term as the director in Director District 4; Ed
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Postville student participates in Central’s Scholar Day Discussion NASA and the moon landings connected curious minds at Central College as 150 prospective students attended a Scholar Day in November. These events welcomed admitted students to campus to learn about the college and to earn additional academic scholarships, up to full tuition. Postville’s Hannah Nielsen attended a Central Scholar Day. This year Central introduced a new group challenge — the moon landing past and future and the theoretical exploration of the dark side of the moon.
During Scholar Day, participants were interviewed by faculty and invited to discuss how NASA team members embody engaged citizenship and how skills like critical thinking and working collaboratively made space missions possible. Two additional Scholar Day opportunities will be held Saturdays, Jan. 27, and Feb. 3, 2024. Admitted students to Central may register for future Scholar Days at central.edu/ scholar-day. For more information about Central College, visit central.edu.
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ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO: Fifteen bright and attractive young children have arrived in Waukon for placement in homes under the diNICC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer rection of the Children’s Aid Society of New York City. It BUSINESS was a most uncommon and inOPPORTUNITY teresting event when the nine girls and six boys arrived! The youngsters ranged in age from 2 We have a variety of roles available, most of which include on-the-job training. ½ to 16. Applications had been MISCELLANEOUS previously filed for the chilBENEFITS INCLUDE: dren with a local committee, • Health, dental, and life insurance and then in the afternoon the • Retirement plan with 5% employer match assignments were made at the • 6 weeks/year paid time off plus holidays Armory. The children were all • 90% college tuition waiver for dependents, LOST AND neatly dressed, well-mannered no waiting period FOUND and in excellent type appear• Access to campus services, including fitness center and library ance and conduct. It is hoped • 2 free classes a year or receive tuition benefit while working nights these young people will have • $0.75 shift premium for 2nd shift & $1.50 premium for 3rd shift bright and credible futures and prove a source of happiness and comfort to their parents. • Accounting Assistant: accounts payable invoice entry, …The Decorah Hospital preparation of general ledger entries, preparation of various Committee met recently to demonthly reports and other duties as needed termine a set of plans for a new • Campus Responder: Provide safety of the people. 40 hours/ structure. Work may begin as week, all shifts available. 2nd shift role comes with 90% tuition waiver! soon as early in the new year. • Custodial Staff: 30-40 hours/week, all shifts available. The building will be constructed on the beautiful site opposite For more information, or to apply, the fairgrounds. The land was visit www.luther.edu/offices/hr/careers purchased from M.I. Toyen. 49-tf-J-12 The main floor will house fe49-2-J-12
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Potato race over in Calmar Township
This vintage picture from the Winneshiek County Historical Society archives is from a relay race for children in front of the old Winneshiek County Bank in Calmar. The first team contestant rushes to pick up the last potato in their line with a spoon, then hurries back to the starting line where another team member repeats the two-way trip. The potato race occurred during a series of annual Farmers’ Days celebrations, which started back in 1909. A.B. Schulz operated a photo studio in Calmar next to the bank from 1913 to 1916, so this photo was captured within that 3-year time span. The bank was located on the corner of Maryville and Main Streets. males, a female ward with four beds and six private rooms, a large toilet and bathroom. The second floor will house rooms for male patients. The building will have gas for cooking and lighting, a modern steam heating plant, electric lights and every modern facility which can be provided. …The volunteers at the fire department are busy clearing their lots on West Water Street getting them in shape for the winter skating rink. The area will be kept smooth and safe for all -young and old. …The annual oyster supper will be served Dec. 5 at the Yeoman Hall by the ladies of the Freeport M.E. Church. Proceeds always go to the pastor’s salary. The 10-cent lunch is always popular! …Miss Lelia Bakken is the new teacher at Bluffton School. She comes with a splendid recommendation. …A moving picture show was shown over at Ridgeway one day last week. There was a total of 5,000 feet of film for all to enjoy. …It has been a few weeks since the installation of the new electroiliers and globes in Decorah. Since then, four of them have been smashed – two by runaway horse teams and two by auto drivers driving too close. …The Domestic Science Department at Decorah High School will now serve one hot dish each day at noon for the benefit of those who eat their lunches at the school. Cost is six cents for a meal.
…The Decorah-Cresco Football game was Thanksgiving Day afternoon. Cresco was bringing along a special train load of rooters. High schoolers provided a street parade before the game. …Locals awoke early Monday morning to a 2-cent decrease in gas prices! Gasoline is selling in Decorah at 14.06 cents per gallon.
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NINETY YEARS AGO: A big deer was seen near Freeport the other morning. The wild deer is making itself at home, but is a little too wild for anyone to get too close to him. He has a fine set of horns and is attracting much attention. Deer in this area are unusual this time of year. …Many turned out for the Thanksgiving turkey dinner at the Green Parrot on Water Street. Cost was 50 cents and serving was from 11:30 to 7:30. …The Milwaukee Railroad has announced fares of 2-cents per mile for one-way tickets. …An attractive new sign has been placed in front of the Decorah Coat & Suit Store on Water Street. …A large number of girls turned out for basketball practice last week. The 45 girls spent their time learning different throws, such as a chest throw, right and left-shoulder throw and more. It appears Decorah High ought to have a good
girls’ team and worthy of good support from the community. …Women are now banned from smoking in downtown offices and stores. Men, however, have the right to smoke in the hallways, lounging rooms and corridors. …The local War Relief workers have shipped boxes of jelly to the Old Soldiers Home at Marshalltown. …It is reported that hundreds of dandelions were blooming on the south slope of the courthouse square. S.E. Brickner furnished the dandelions, and he also brought some to the newspaper office for all to enjoy! …Wepler’s Grocery on Washington Street now boasts a handsome, large, up-to-date Frigidaire with compartments for perishable foods, milk, and more. …Decorah Mayor B.O. Marsh has decided men arrested for misdemeanors by City Police will now work out their fines instead of paying them. Prisoners will be supplied with picks and shovels and put to work widening the Dugway Road. …More than 200 men, previously unemployed in the area, have started work in the county and are being paid 50 cents an hour through the Civic Works Administration. They will have a 30-hour work week – and maximum paycheck will be $15 per week. …A few weeks ago, the Ladies Aid of the Big Canoe Lutheran Church gathered to celebrate completion of 50 years of faithful service.
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N. Simon records 100th pin
Decorah fourth at SW; Knutson, Holm champs
Teams from all over Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin converged on Luther College Friday to compete in the South Winn Invite, including the host Warriors and Decorah. In a field of 21 teams, Decorah was team champions with 196 points. At their home meet, the Warriors finished eighth with 77.5 points. Complete results for both the Vikings and Warriors will be available online at www.driftlessjournal.com.
Collin Holm gets control of Anthony King of Starmont in the Warriors’ quarterfinal match. The senior eventually pinned King and went on to win the title at 144 pounds. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)
South Winn Invite team scores 1. Decorah 196; 2. Osage/ Riceville187.5; 3. West Delaware 147; 4. Sumner-Fred 113.5; 5. Crestwood 104; 6. North Central Trailblazers 92; 7. Anamose 81; 8. South Winn 77.5; 9. Denver 77; 10. Waukon 75; 11. Central Elkader 65; 12. Grand Meadow 64; 13. New Hampton/Turkey Valley 61; 14. Saint Ansgar 58; 15. MFL MarMac 49; 15. North Fayette Valley 49; 17. Postville 43; 18. Oelwein 30; 19. Nashua-Plainfield 23; 20. Starmont 7; 21. Concordia 0; 21. DeSoto 0
Decorah golden The winning effort was led by Decorah having eight finalists and crowning four individual champions. “The team continues to come together and grow,” noted Decorah girls’ coach Gene Adams. “The wrestlers really support one another and rally behind the efforts of their teammates.
The wrestlers work hard and deserve the success they earn.” The night was especially rewarding as top-ranked Naomi Simon recorded her 100th career pin. “Naomi is a remarkable person and athlete. The way she prepares, never overlooking any opponent, is a true example for other wrestlers to follow. Naomi continues to push herself and her teammates every day to get a little bit better. She has extremely high goals for any high school athlete and this achievement is a testament to Naomi’s training and character,” said Decorah Coach Adams. A first-round bye at 145 pounds put No. 3 Anastasia Simon against Annika Kresbach of Osage/Riceville in the quarterfinals. The sophomore turned Kresbach in 1:09 to advance to the semifinals. There A. Simon threw Waukon’s Ava Bossom in 4:49. In the finals she pinned Hadley Frater of Anamosa in 3:03. It came down to a pair of Vikings — No. 7 Lauren Luzum and Annaleissa Arnold — for the title at 155 pounds. Both grapplers received first-round byes. In the quarterfinals, Luzum threw Nevaeh Bloker of Nashua-Plainfield in 49 seconds to stay in the championship
Decorah’s top-ranked Naomi Simon left the mat to cheers from her teammates as she earned her 100th career pin Friday night at the South Winn invite. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz) bracket, while Arnold pinned Devynne Kruse of Waukon in 41 seconds. Both wrestlers picked up falls in their semifinal matches as well with Luzum putting Osage/Riceville’s Aubrey Chapman on her back in 30 seconds. Arnold turned Jamie Jones of Sumner-Fredericksburg in 3:15. Facing off in the finals, Luzum got the better of Arnold, pinning her in 2:27 for the title. N. Simon’s 100th win came in the quarterfinals over Addison Schenker of Osage/Riceville with a fall in 40 seconds at 170 pounds. New Hampton/Turkey Valley’s Raelynn Manderfield fell in 1:56 in the semifinals. In 1:10, the Decorah senior picked up her third pin of the day and the title over Aleah Eichenberger of New Hampton/Turkey Valley. At 190 pounds, Kamryn Steines, ranked No. 5, claimed the title with three falls. It took the Viking 17 seconds to pin Kailey Burr of West Delaware in the quarterfinals. Denver’s Kennedy Burk fell to Steines in the semifinals in 1:33 to put the Decorah wrestler in the fi-
ABOVE: Maddy Jansen earned the title at 135 pounds for the Warriors. (Photo courtesy of Tami Brincks) RIGHT: Decorah’s Amelia Wadsworth was one of eight Vikings in Friday’s finals. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)
nal versus Kloe Hemmersbach of Waukon. There she won the title with a pin in 3:40. Also in the finals for Decorah were No. 4 Chloe Sheffield (100), Amelia Wadsworth (140) and Madysen Lippe (235). Warrior winners South Winn finished the night with two champions — Kaydn Meyer and Maddy Jansen. Meyer, ranked ninth, utilized two falls and a tech fall to earn the title at 125 pounds. Advancing to the quarterfinals with a first-round bye, Meyer turned Elise Broghammer of Anamosa in 4:58. She turned put Central’s Taylor Moser on her back in 4:52 in the semifinals to advance to the title match against No. 10 Anna O’Rear of West Delaware. There it took 4:46 to pick up the 16-0 tech fall for the title. It was four first-period pins for Jansen at 135 pounds to climb to the top of the podium. The sophomore threw Ella Schares of Sumner-Fredericksburg in 1:46 in round one, then put the shoulders of Mya Peterson of the North Central Trailblazers on the mat in 1:10 in the quarterfinals. New Hampton/ Turkey Valley’s Sophia Glaser was then pinned by Jansen in 1:21 in the semifinals to reach the championship bout. The title became Jansen’s at the 1:54 mark over Annaliese Arciniega of Osage/Riceville.
Keglers break schools’ match record against Oelwein
Mark it down in the record books, the Decorah boys’ bowling team tallied 3,407 in Friday’s match against Oelwein — the most since forming a team nine years ago — in the overwhelming victory over the Huskies 3,407 to 2,214. “It was a combined effort for the guys as everyone pitched in,” said Coach Keith Bruening. “The baker round was electric for the guys as every game was just as awesome as the last.” Baker games were 233, 213, 206, 256 and 197. TJ Round led the way for the Vikings with a 500 series (235, 265), only the fifth Viking to do so. Jordan Sims provided solid games of 247 and 244, while Cade Averhoff finished the night with a 224 and 225. Also knocking down the pins on varsity were Tyler Novak (231, 222), Brock Christensen (223, 186) and Cain Monreal-Rice. The girls also moved to 3-0 for the season, finishing with 2,379 over Oelwein’s 1,165. Baker games for the girls were 199, 134, 181, 179 and 113. “The girls are improving every week, but we need more work on our spares,” noted Coach K. Bruening. At top for the girls was Marri Feuerhelm with games of 176
Seniors leading the way for the Decorah boys’ swim team this season are (l-r) Nat Roberts, Simon Kutz, Isaac Knaack, Mason Cote, Dominic Bigalk and Dylan Hogan. (Photo courtesy of Tami Bohr)
Knaack wins bronze for Vikes Marcussen Invite team scores 1. Waukee 551; 2. Dowling Catholic 418; 3. Pleasant Valley 393; 4. Cedar Falls 372; 5. Decorah 223; 6. Cedar Rapids Jefferson 89; 7. Mason City 64; 8. Waterloo 40
TJ Rounds became just the fifth bowler to score a 500 for the Vikings, in addition to helping the boys to a new match record score Friday. (Driftless Multimedia photosby Becky Walz) and 196, while Karlie Einck was there with a 167 and 174. Rylee Averhoff put up scores of 130 and 191, with Jasera Tweten (155, 111), Addison Wicklund (146, 127) and Anika Grinna (122, 117) completing the varsity line-up. Next up for the Decorah keglers is a date with Denver at Panther Lanes in Tripoli Friday, Dec. 15, at 4 p.m.
It was another meet to make a coach proud for the Decorah boys swim team. The Vikings competed at the Marcussen Invite, hosted by Cedar Falls Saturday. They put up 223 points to finish fifth overall. Waukee was the team champion with 551 points with Dowling Catholic taking second with 418. “Wow, another meet with fast times for the boys team. We are entering that time in the season where our yardage in practice is creating heavy arms in meets... yet, we are still swimming a lot faster than this time last year,” said Coach Loran Storts. Isaac Knaack put up a good race in the 100-yard backstroke, grabbing bronze and Decorah’s best finish of the day in 56.13 seconds. Two events finished in fourth place including Knaack in the 100-yard freestyle as he stopped the clock at the 51.32 seconds mark. The senior was also a member of the fourthplace 200-yard freestyle relay. Knaack joined his talents with Dylan Hogan, Mason Cote
and Simon Kutz for a time of 1:34.45. Rounding out the top five finishes for the Vikes were the 200-yard medley relay, Cote in the 100-yard breaststroke and the 400-yard freestyle relay. Next up, is the Vikes only home meet of the season on Friday, Dec. 15, against Grinnell, Mason City, Vinton-Shellsburg and Waterloo West at Luther College starting at 6 p.m. The team will be honoring its seniors as well at the final event before the holiday break. Varsity race results 200 medley relay – 5. Isaac Knaack, Mason Cote, Simon Kutz, Dylan Hogan, 1:44.58; 10. Ethan Casper, Reid Kuehner, Nat Roberts, Ian Giddings, 1:58.53 200 free – 11. Dom Bigalk 2:00.23; 17. Max Grimstad 2:10.66; 21. Tommy Hammel 2:16.10 200 IM – 13. Kuehner 2:24.63; 18. Will Robinson 2:34.68; 22. Keaton Vobr 2:42.36 50 free – 8. Cote 24.13; 10. Hogan 24.39; 16. Giddings 25.22 100 fly – 12. Kutz 1:01.26; 16. Roberts 1:06.40; 22. Dalton Ellickson 1:24.77 100 free – 4. Knaack 51.32; 20. Casper 1:03.82; 21. Olver Bollinger 1:08.33 500 free – 12. Bigalk 5:33.75; 18. Grimstad 6:08.65 200 free relay – 4. Knaack, Hogan, Cote, Kutz, 1:34.45; 11. Giddings, Grimstad, Kyle Pattison, Bollinger, 1:48.82 100 back – 3. Knaack 56.13; Casper 1:15.46 100 breast – 5. Cote 1:06.45; 17. Robinson 1:15.19; 23. Vobr 1:19.89 400 free relay – 5. Bigalk, Hogan, Kuehner, Kutz, 3:34.81; 12. Hammel, Pattison, Roberts, Grant Zilka, 4:14.38
South Winn Invite team scores 1. West Delaware 236.5; 2. Class 2A No. 1 Osage 193; 3. New Hampton/Turkey Valley 171; 4. Decorah 148; 5. North Fayette Valley 129; 6. South Winn 119; 7. Anamosa 117.5; 8. Denver 97; 9. Starmont 83.5; 10. Vinton-Shellsburg 80; 11. GMLOS 72; 12. Omaha Concordia 15; 13. Riceville 9
The mats were busy late Friday afternoon and evening at Luther College as the South Winn wrestling team hosted its annual invite. Featuring 13 teams, West Delaware came out on top with 236.5 points. Osage was second with 193, with New Hampton/ Turkey Valley taking bronze with 171. Decorah finished with 148 points, good for fourth, while the host Warriors were sixth with 119 points. Complete results for both the Vikings and Warriors will be available online at www.driftlessjournal.com. For the Vikes Decorah had two wrestlers advance to the championship bout. At 106 pounds, Gavin Knutson pinned South Winn’s Gavin Thuente in 24 seconds to advance to the quarterfinals against Lucas Peters of West Delaware. Peters was turned to his back in 39 seconds, setting up the title match between Knutson and Vinton-Shellsburg’s Eli Ollinger. It was another short match of Knutson in the limelight as the Viking won the title with a pin in 30 seconds. Brody Hanson was the silver medalist at 165 pounds. He pinned Ayden Antonelli of Anamosa in 5:27 in round one action. Hanson then edged Karson Kolbet of New Hampton/Turkey Valley with a 7-6 decision the quarterfinals. In the semifinal match, the senior threw Garrison Gillihan of West Delaware in 3:57. He fell by tech fall in the finals to Osage’s Tucker Stangel, who is the top-ranked wrestler in Class 2A at 157. Warrior big men South Winn had three grapplers make it to the finals. Class 1A No. 2 Collin Holm
made his presence known on the mats at 144 pounds, winning the title via two falls and a decision. The senior took Anthony King of Starmont to the mat in 2:25 to advance to the semifinals. Vinton-Shellsburg’s Carter Lamont put up a fight, but eventually fell to Holm, getting pinned in 5:43. Battling Class 1A No. 7 Boden White of Denver in the finals, the Warrior won by a 3-1 decision. Senior Aiden Feickert, ranked No. 12 in Class 1A, battled his way to the final at 113 pounds, throwing Jaylen Renfro of GMLOS in 58 seconds in the quarterfinal. Conner Bridgewater of Vinton-Shellsburg fell to the Warrior senior in 31 seconds, setting up a finals match between Feickert and Gavin Landers of Denver. Feickert ended the day with a silver, giving up a tech fall to the Class 1A top-ranked Landers. Also in the finals was 215-pound Parker Timp. The Class 1A No. 12 senior made his way to the finals by way of pinning Rowan Sween of GMLOS in 1:06 in round one, the pinning Logan Baker of Omaha Concordia in 20 seconds in the quarterfinals. It took Timp 2:56 to get Ledger Nehls of Osage on his back in semifinals, but Class 2A No. 2 Braden McShane of New Hampton/Turkey Valley was too much for the Warrior as Timp lost by fall in the second period. “There were so many good wrestlers and each backet was stacked with great matchups. I am proud of how our kids performed. We had three finalists and eight total placewinners which is a great day considering the competition we had. I was impressed with how we prepared for the matches and the aggressive nature we wrestled with. The guys were looking to score points and the effort was much better than what we saw earlier in the week. There were multiple State Qualifiers who were beaten out of this tournament so it just goes to show how tough these brackets were,” said SW Coach Jacob Elsbernd.
ABOVE: Decorah’s Gavin Knutson gets set to turn South Winn’s Gavin Thuente in Friday’s quarterfinal round at 106 pounds. Knutson pinned the Warrior and went on to pin his way to the title. BELOW: Parker Timp’s bid for the finals at 215 pounds began with putting Rowan Sween of GMLOS on his back in 1:06. The Warrior senior eventually reached the finals against Class 2A No. 2 Braden McShane, falling in the second period to earn silver. (Driftless Multimedia photos by Becky Walz)
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Trojans back in win column
SW boys claim two more wins The wins keep coming for the South Winn boys’ basketball team (5-0, 3-0 UIC) as the Warriors defeated East Buchanan and Mabel-Canton in non-conference action over the weekend.
Trey McCain was one of four Vikings in double figures Friday night, putting up 12 points in the 63-50 win over Charles City. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)
Viking defense stops Comets
Getting back on the courts Friday night at home, the Decorah boys’ basketball team (4-0, 1-0 NEIC) put the game away in the fourth to win 63-50 over Charles City (0-4, 0-1 NEIC). “Give Charles City credit, they had a great game plan and played a great game, Coach Klap is doing a great job with that program. We are going to get everyone’s best shot every game, and although we didn’t shoot it as well as we normally do, our guys found other ways to score in transition, inside hitting Cael (LaFrentz), and offensive rebounding, then we got defensive stops when we needed to,” said Coach Jonathan Carlson. The Vikes took an early lead 15-8; however, a second quarter surge by the Comets brought the visitors back to within two with the score 26-24 at halftime in favor of Decorah. In the third, the Vikes got a little more breathing room, stretching the lead to 46-41 before outscoring the visitors 17-9 in the final period. It was a double-double night for sophomore Cael LaFrentz as he poured in 18 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to go with two blocks. Ben Bockman posted 15 points, eight rebounds and six assists while Trey McCain dropped in 12 points and dished out four assists. Also in double figures with 11 points was Matthew Bockman. This week the Vikes continue NEIC action at Crestwood Tuesday, Dec. 12, then host New Hampton Friday, Dec. 15, with both games with an approximate 7:30 tip-off. Charles City 8 16 17 9 50 Decorah 15 11 20 17 63 Scoring – Cael LaFrentz 18; Ben Bockman 15; Trey McCain 12; Matthew Bockman 11; Kaiden Quandahl 5; Zach Driscoll 2 Rebounds – LaFrentz 12; B. Bockman 8; Quandahl 7; Driscoll 5; M. Bockman 3; McCain 1; Andrew Rhodes 1; Assists – B. Bockman 6; McCain 4; Quandahl 1; M. Bockman 1; Driscoll 1; Steals – Driscoll 2; M. Bockman 1; B. Bockman 1; Blocks – LaFrentz 2; Quandahl 1
Non-conference Picking up a non-conference game Thursday, the Warriors had a battle on their hands at East Buchanan (1-4), but came out on top, 70-66. “This is a big win for our team. Credit to East Buchanan, they shot the ball really well. It’s tough to beat a team that is shooting the deep ball better than 40 percent against you but we were able to answer all their runs with a nice team effort. Kaden Barton-Franzen stepped up in his second start and got us a couple big buckets and defensive plays,” noted Coach Derek Taylor. Two-point disparity in scoring in the first and third frames were the difference in the game as the Warriors led 16-14 eight minutes into the contest. Both squads then dropped in 11 in the second, allowing SW to carry a two-point advantage into the break. In the third, the Warriors again outscored the Buccaneers 23-21, leading to the win. A quartet of Warriors were in double figures with Braiden Todd leading the way with 18 points. Kole Hageman poured and Carson Streeter poured in 16 apiece with Streeter pulling down seven rebounds and dishing out three assists. Hageman had five boards and two steals as well. With 14 points and 10 rebounds, Matson Winings posted a double-double. South Winn 16 11 23 20 70 E. Buchanan 14 11 21 20 66 Scoring – Braiden Todd 18; Kole Hageman 16; Carson Streeter 16; Matson Winings 14; Kaden BartonFranzen 6 Rebounds – Winings 10; Streeter 7; Hageman 5; BartonFranzen 4; Todd 3; Nolan Sabelka 3; Eric Kriener 1; Assists – Todd 3; Streeter 3; Sabelka 3; Hageman 2; Steals – Hageman 2; Sabelka 2; Todd 1; Winings 1
Border Battle It was a total team effort again Saturday afternoon as the Warriors competed against Mabel-Canton in the Border Battle at Luther College, with the Warriors snagging the 59-51 victory. “The Border Battle is always a lot of fun, playing on the college length floor always changes the game style and pace a little. In our third game of the week, we were definitely a little flat out of the gate,” said Coach Taylor. “Defensively it’s another game where we gave up a lot of three’s, something we definitely will need to work on in practice. Nolan Sabelka gave us a great second half effort defensively, and Eric Kriener gave us some big minutes in the fourth after Kole Hageman got dinged up a bit.” After the Cougars took a 1514 lead in the first, South Winn battled back to tie the score 23all at halftime. The Warriors pulled ahead by one in the third and outscored Mabel-Canton 20-13 in the final period to secure the win. This time it was Streeter pouring in a team-high 17 points. The sophomore also grabbed five rebounds and five assists. Hageman dropped in 14 points to go with five rebounds. Todd finished the game with 13 points, nine rebounds and four assists while Winings garnered eight points, seven boards and four blocks. Mabel-Canton 15 8 15 13 51 South Winn 14 9 16 20 59 Scoring – Streeter 17; Hageman 14; Todd 13; Winings 8; BartonFranzen 5; Eric Kriener 2 Rebounds – Todd 11; Winings 7; Streeter 6; Hageman 5; BartonFranzen 4; Kriener 3; Sabelka 1; Brody Tieskoetter 1; Assists – Streeter 7; Todd 4; Sabelka 2; Hageman 1; Steals – Hageman 2; Winings 1; Streeter 1; Blocks – Winings 6; Barton-Franzen 1
This week The Warriors are at North Fayette Valley Tuesday, Dec. 12, then host Kee Friday, Dec. 15.
Freshman Claire Storhoff drained 14 points for Decorah Friday against Charles City. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)
Vikes blow past Comets
Opening league play at home Friday night for the Decorah girls’ basketball team (2-3 1-0 NEIC), it was the Vikes with a 76-26 NEIC victory over Charles City (1-5, 0-1 NEIC). Both phases of the game were clicking for the Vikes. In the first quarter the defense allowed six points, while the offense fired off 16. Decorah continued to roll in the second, extending its lead to 43-19 at halftime. In the second half, the Vikes kept the Comet offense quiet to increase the lead to 60-24 with eight minutes to play. Scoring nearly one-third of Decorah’s points with the hot hand was Yazmeen Whitsitt with 25. Brooklyn Fromm dropped in 16 points to go with five rebounds, while Claire Storhoff put up 14 points. Knocking down seven points with four boards, four assists and two steals was Brynn Storhoff. Decorah is at Crestwood tonight (Tuesday, Dec. 12), then finishes the week at home against New Hampton Friday, Dec. 15, with both games set for 6:15 p.m. Saturday, the Vikes compete in the Border Battle against Caledonia at Luther College at 7:30 p.m. Charles City 6 13 5 2 26 Decorah 16 27 17 16 76 Scoring – Yazmeen Whitsitt 25; Brooklyn Fromm 16; Claire Storhoff 14; Brynn Storhoff 7; Gabby Dixon 6; Sydney Thompson 6; Clara Hjelle 2 Rebounds – Fromm 5; B. Storhoff 4; Thompson 3; C. Storhoff 2; Whitsitt 1; Hjelle 1; Renae Wilson 1; Assists – B. Storhoff 4; Whitsitt 3; Fromm 3; Hjelle 2; C. Storhoff 1; Thompson 1; Steals – Whitsitt 2; B. Storhoff 2; C. Storhoff 2; Fromm 2; Blocks – Fromm 1
South Winn’s Kaden Barton-Franzen looks to take the shot during the Border Battle game Saturday versus Mabel-Canton at Luther College. (Photo courtesy of Cathy Sabelka)
Decorah girls roll over NH/TV Decorah girls’ wrestling team dominated the mats Thursday night as the Vikes hosted a dual with New Hampton/Turkey Valley, winning 54-12. The Vikes won nine of the 14 weight divisions, giving up forfeits in two and the other three weight classes having double forfeits. Stella Grinna (125) and Madysen Lippe (235) each received forfeits for their wins, while Chloe Sheffield (100), Ellie Adams (115), Amelia Wadsworth (140), Ana Simon (145), Lauren Luzum (155), Naomi Simon (170) and Kamryn Steines all threw their opponents. Decorah is at Waukon Thursday, Dec. 14, for a dual match
at 6:15 p.m., then travels to Fort Dodge of a tournament Friday, Dec. 15, which begins at 3 p.m. Decorah 54, NH/TV 12 100 – Chloe Sheffield (Dec) WBF in 0:48 over Taelynn Bass (NH/TV); 105 – Double forfeit; 110 – Double forfeit; 115 – Ellie Adams (Dec) WBF in 1:07 over Zoey Dreckman (NH/TV); 120 – Double forfeit; 125 – Stella Grinna (Dec) won by forfeit; 130 – Dec lost by forfeit; 135 – Dec lost by forfeit; 140 – Amelia Wadsworth (Dec) WBF in 3:10 over Sophie Glaser (NH/TV); 145 – Ana Simon (Dec) WBF in 1:50 over Olivia Hoy (NH/TV); 155 – Lauren Luzum (Dec) WBF in 0:58 over Kelly Throndson (NH/TV); 170 – Naomi Simon (Dec) WBF in 1:42 over Raelen Manderfield (NH/TV); 190 – Kamryn Steines (Dec) WBF in 3:15 over Aleah Eichenberger (NH/ TV); 235 – Madysen Lippe (Dec) won by forfeit
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Dec. 12 – SW g/b bb at North Fayette Valley, 6:15 p.m.; Dec g/b bb at Crestwood, 6:45 p.m.; NH-TV g wr host triangular, 6 p.m. Dec. 14 – Dec g/b wr at Waukon, 6:15 p.m.; NH-TV g/b wr vs. Charles City, 6:15 p.m. Dec. 15 – Dec g wr at Fort Dodge tmnt., 3 p.m.; Dec bowl at Denver, 4 p.m.; Dec b swim host quad (Luther), 6 p.m.; SW g/b bb vs. Kee, 6:15 p.m.; TV g/b bb vs. West Central, 6:15 p.m.; Dec g/b bb vs. New Hampton, 6:45 p.m. Dec. 16 – Dec b wr at Fort Dodge tnmt., 10 a.m.; SW b wr at Starmont tnmt., 10 a.m.; Dec g bb vs. Caledonia (Luther), 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19 – SW g/b bb at Postville, 6:15 p.m.; TV g/b bb vs. Central Elkader, 6:15 p.m.; SW g wr at Tripoli, 6:30 p.m.; Dec g/b bb at Waukon, 6:45 p.m.
SW’s Holthaus puts up 17 pts.
Class 1A No. 13 East Buchanan (5-1) was a buzzsaw for the South Winn girls’ basketball team (2-4, 2-2 UIC) on the road Thursday with the Buccaneers topping the Warriors, 74-26. “They have a really good basketball team and could be dangerous come postseason. We competed very hard against them. I saw a lot of positives that we can grow on going forward. Our team defense was much better in the second half as well. We will use the second half to build on and get ready for NFV on Tuesday,” said Coach Justin Izer. It was a big game for Alyssa Holthaus as she led the way with 17 points with five rebounds. Karissa Wenthold provided six points and three assists with Aubrey Willey contributed the other three points for the Warriors along with five boards. South Winn is on the road again Tuesday against North Fayette Valley Tuesday, Dec. 12, then return home to take on Kee Friday, Dec. 15, with both games slated for 6:15 p.m.
South Winn 6 12 4 4 26 E. Buchanan 25 25 13 11 74 Scoring – Alyssa Holthaus 17; Karissa Wenthold 6; Aubrey Willey 3 Rebounds – Willey 5; Loleta Ryan 5; Holthaus 5; Adrienne Winings 4; Ella Theis 4; Wenthold 3; Assists – Wenthold 3; Theis 2; Willey 1; Steals – Allison Hageman 2; Winings 2; Ryan 1; Holthaus 1
The Turkey Valley boys’ basketball team (2-3, 1-3 UIC) made it look easy Friday night by defeating Clayton Ridge (14, 0-4 UIC) on the road, 44-26. The Trojans kept the Eagles in single digit scoring for three of the four quarters, leading 19-8 at halftime. After the Red and White doubled up on Clayton Ridge in the third, outscoring the Eagles 12-6, the home team offense came alive to nearly even the Trojans’ fourth quarter efforts. However, it was too little, too late as the Trojans left Guttenberg with the victory. Turkey Valley was balanced offensively with Logan Busta leading the way with 12 points. Russell Nieman and Oliver Schmitt each popped in 10 with Nieman adding nine rebounds, three assists and two steals. JD Kruse finished the night with six boards and three assists, while Cale Langreck also grabbed six rebounds. The Trojans have a week wait until their next competition as West Central will visit Jackson Junction Friday, Dec. 15, for a 7:30 p.m. tip-off. T. Valley 10 9 12 13 44 Cl. Ridge 6 2 6 12 26 Scoring – Logan Busta 12; Russell Nieman 10; Oliver Schmitt 10; Braylen Byrne 6; Caleb Kurtenbach 5; JD Kruse 1
Rebounds – Nieman 9; Kruse 6; Cale Langreck 6; Schmitt 5; Busta 3; Byrne 2; Kurtenbach 2; Assists – Nieman 3; Kruse 2; Busta 2; Kurtenbach 2; Langreck 1; Byrne 1; Schmitt 1; Steals – Schmitt 4; Kruse 3; Busta 3; Byrne 3; Nieman 2; Kurtenbach 1; Blocks – Nieman 1; Busta 1; Schmitt 1
TV sophomore Logan Busta goes for the jump ball in the tip-off against Clayton Ridge in Guttenberg Friday night. (Photo courtesy of Leah Kruse)
Vikes top Chickasaw matmen Hosting a double dual Thursday, the Decorah boys’ wrestling team earned a conference win over New Hampton/Turkey Valley 37-30 after getting shut out by Minnesota powerhouse Kasson-Mantorville 69-0. Against the Chickasaws, eight grapplers earned wins. Winning by fall were Kelton Casterton (106), Gavin Knutson (113), Michael Clement (126) and Mason Avila (132). Casterton threw Quinlan Mahoney in 13 seconds while Knutson turned Ty Moury in 2:49. Clement took 5:39 to put Cargin Robinson on his back followed by Avila pinning Braiden Schaufenbuel in 1:08. At 138 pounds, Will Larson won by a 14-4 major decision over Jayden Bucknell. By a 10-3 decision William Fullhart defeated Hunter Humpal at 144 pounds. Kollin Henry (150) edged Ethan Praska with a 5-4 decision at 150 pounds. At 190 pounds it was Tommy Sexton defeating Ethan Swehla by an 11-5 decision. Decorah will be back on the mats at Waukon Thursday, Dec. 14, with the junior varsity starting at 6:15 p.m. Decorah 0, Kasson-Mantorville 69 106 – Gavin Knutson (Dec) lost 9-0 maj. dec. to Rex Ayshford (KM); 113 – Kelton Casterton (Dec)
LBF in 1:19 to Zeke Ranvek; 120 – D’mitry Lesser (Dec) lost 3-0 dec. to Spencer Myers (K-M); 126 – Michael Clement (Dec) LBF 3:08 to Broc Vaughan (K-M); 132 – Dec lost by forfeit; 138 – Will Larson (Dec) lost 8-4 dec. to Aiden Friedrich (K-M); 144 – William Fullhart (Dec) lost 10-6 dec. to Jonah Coleman (K-M); 150 – Kollin Henry (Dec) LBF in 3:51 to Owen Friedrich (K-M); 157 – Daniel See (Dec) LBF in 1:05 to Joseph Kennedy (K-M); 165 – Brody Hanson (Dec) LBF 1:10 to Luke Swanson (K-M); 175 – Bradan Darling (Dec) lost 19-3 tech fall to Dominic Mann (K-M); 190 – Thomas Sexton (Dec) lost 9-2 dec. to Owen Nelson (K-M); 215 – Kaiden Youngblood (Dec) LBF in 2:24 to Jacob Duitsman (K-M); 285 – Anthony Putnam (Dec) LBF in 3:59 to Kasson Wynia (K-M)
Decorah 37, NH/TV 30 106 – Casterton (Dec) WBF in 0:13 over Quinlan Mahoney (NH/TV); 113 – Knutson (Dec) WBF in 2:49 over Ty Moudry (NH/TV); 120 – Lesser (Dec) lost 5-2 dec. to Landon Bruess (NH/ TV); 126 – Clement (Dec) WBF in 5:39 over Cargin Robinson (NH/TV); 132 – Mason Avila (Dec) WBF in 1:08 over Braiden Schaufenbuel (NH/TV); 138 – Larson (Dec) won 14-4 maj. dec. over Jayden Bucknell (NH/TV); 144 – Fullhart (Dec) won 10-3 dec. over Hunter Humpal (NH/TV); 150 – Henry (Dec) won 5-4 dec. over Ethan Praska (NH/TV); 157 – See (Dec) LBF in 5:01 to Burke Busta (NH/ TV0; 165 – Hanson (Dec) lost 5-0 dec. to Karson Kolbet (NH/TV); 175 – Darling (Dec) LBF in 1:30 to Leander Reicks (NH/tV); 190 – Sexton (Dec) won 11-5 over Ethan Swehla (NH/ TV); 215 – Youngblood (Dec) LBF in 0:33 to Braden McShane (NH/TV); 285 – Putnam (Dec) LBF in 052 to Gatlin McCumber (NH/TV)
TV falls to Eagles, 35-28
Trojans Jenna Throndson (10), Layni Schuchhardt and Mariah Throndson (23) gang up on a Clayton Ridge player during Friday’s conference game. (Photo courtesy of Leah Kruse) A rough first half was too much for the visitors to overcome with the Turkey Valley girls’ basketball team (1-4, 1-4 UIC) falling to Clayton Ridge (3-3, 2-3 UIC) Friday night in Guttenberg, 35-28. The Trojans fell behind early, going into the second quarter down 10-6. The Eagles extended their lead to 19-8 at halftime. In the second half, TV worked to erase the hole that had been dug, outscoring Clayton Ridge 20-16, but it wasn’t enough.
“We just couldn’t get in sync, though we did a better job of rebounding,” said Coach Steve Hoffert. “We just couldn’t hit the shot when we needed it.” Individual stats were unavailable at press time. The Trojans have two games at home later this week as Turkey Valley hosts West Central Friday, Dec. 15, at 6:15 p.m., and New Hampton Saturday, Dec. 16, at 2 p.m. T. Valley 6 Cl. Ridge 10
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Cleats continued from front to start for the Iowa Hawkeyes during his collegiate career on the field. The son of Bobby and Paula Jewell of Decorah, he is married to the former Micole Lansing, daughter of Kevin and Judy Lansing of Ossian. They have two children. Jewell’s comments Josey and Micole and their extended family said the My Cause My Cleats initiative is a great way for players to raise awareness for important causes, and to encourage fans to get involved. There is an NFL Auction, and Josey will have his cleats on a separate “2023 Denver Broncos My Cause My Cleats Auction.” Auction organizers said the event is posted live online from Wednesday, Dec. 6, through Saturday, Dec. 16. A link will be available in the near future. The Jewells said that 100 percent of the proceeds go to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, and they continue to promote the cause on social media. The Nike cleats feature the foundation’s logo, as well as Lewis’ signature. The Jewells shared the foundation’s promise … “The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation is leading the way toward a future without childhood brain cancer. Every dollar we invest in research attracts an additional 12 dollars in follow-on funding. The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation is there for families facing the most commonly diagnosed childhood cancer, responding with resources and community support that address every family member’s needs.” - The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Josey commented, “The past few years I have chosen Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), ‘Logan’s Hope’ for Logan Manderfield of Waucoma. When I reached out to Logan letting him know about Lewis, he was supportive and understanding. The mature man I have always known him as.” He continued, “Lewis is yet again facing the unimaginable diagnosis of cancer at the age of six. His original diagnosis was in 2018, and he’s now fighting again with a brain tumor resulting from proton beam radiation effects that occur in two-to-four percent of patients.” “No child deserves to battle and suffer from this disease. Childhood cancer is a devastating reality,” Josey said. Lewis’ mom, Karla, is a relative of Micole, and Karla’s family has known the Jewell family for many years. Josey said that Lewis has been a topic of discussion over the past several months. “I want Lewis to know he’s not alone, and that so many people are fighting for him,” said Josey. “When asked if I’d be participating in the campaign again, Lewis came to mind. I am honored to be able to support ‘Team Lewis’.” “I’m grateful for the opportunity to help raise awareness for childhood cancer, specifically pediatric brain tumor,” Josey concluded. Lewis’s journey Karla and Justin Lechtenberg said, when they were approached to have Josey represent Lewis for this fundraiser, they were thankful. “We felt very honored and grateful. Childhood cancer is
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largely underfunded, accounting for approximately four percent of funding and we felt like the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation is a cause we truly feel passionate about,” Karla said. “Lewis thinks it is so neat that his signature was able to be on the cleats!” she continued. “As a parent, it is never an easy task to have to experience a child with medical issues. For the past five years we have been blessed with a wonderful medical team at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. We have overcome four brain surgeries (most recently Sept. 11 of this year) and a total of 64 proton beam radiation treatments.” For the past two months, Lewis has been undergoing two chemotherapy regimens, and those treatments are showing to be effective. “We have had MRIs every three to four months for the past five years and have recently switched to every six weeks to keep a close eye on things. We have seen modern technology and medical advancements save the life of our son,” Karla concluded. “We are so grateful each day to have the opportunity to wake up and live each day to the fullest,” the Lechtenbergs said. Lewis loves hanging out with his siblings Brinley, Eloise and William, the Luther College baseball team (proud supporters of TEAM LEWIS over the years), wearing cowboy boots, playing Legos or Minecraft, riding his bike and listening to Luke Bryan songs. Lewis has been faced with immeasurable amounts of uphill battles but each time he has come out a winner. Lewis is an infectious little boy who loves to give hugs. He is quick to make friends with everyone he meets and has a way of being so caring and happy. The Lechtenbergs expressed their sincere gratitude to the community and the village surrounding their family during this time. “We are so thankful to our community, family, friends and church for the outpouring support during this journey. We are thankful that Josey and Micole chose Lewis for the ‘2023 Cleats for a Cause’ to support the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and Team Lewis.” To learn more about children’s cancer statistics and how to additionally support children’s cancer research, visit childrenscancerfoundation.org.
Justin and Karla Lechtenberg of rural Decorah and their four children: Brinley, Lewis, William and Eloise. (Photo credit: Kim Andera Photography)
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Santa Land was hopping with the excitement of numerous children, Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Ossian Community Center. According to one witness at the event, “Santa and Mrs. Claus took time out of their busy schedule to come to Ossian. They greeted lots of kids all day long, and they told the children to be nice and not naughty before Christmas.” Pictured left to right, with Santa and Mrs. Claus, are Teagan and Bailey Crary, Elsie Norton, Bristol and Blair Buddenberg, Shane Norton, Meghan Herold and Terry Franzen. (Driftless Multimedia Photo by Zach Jensen)
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