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Driftless Multimedia’s Zach Jensen interviews Derek Spalla while he was on duty as an Ofﬁcial Santa Helper™ at the Washington Street Suites Holiday Open House earlier this month. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Roz Weis)

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INSET TOP- Cal Spalla, as Santa, makes a home delivery sometime in the 1980s. INSET BOTTOM- Cal Spalla rolls through Ridgeway in a horse drawn carriage on ofﬁcial Santa business. (submitted) joy of Christmas. And, every holiday season, as many folks in the region will recall, the father and son team did their job in style — using Cal’s limousine from the family-owned Ridgeway Limo Service as their “sleigh”. Derek admitted that, in those early years, he had difﬁculty determining whether the Santa in front of him was his dad working as Santa’s helper … or if it was the real Santa. But, that mystery was unraveled when Derek was about 11 years old,

when, one fateful day, Derek noticed something peculiar about the Santa Claus that visited his house each year. “My dad used to wear those old-school lace-up Red Wing work boots,” Derek said. “Well, when I was about 11, I noticed Santa was wearing those same boots. And, I also noticed that whenever Santa was around, my dad was gone. So, that’s

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Trial for accused murderer of Madeline Kingsbury expected to begin in fall 2024

Madeline Kingsbury By Denise Lana An idyllic town situated just north of the Iowa-Minnesota state line in Fillmore County, Minnesota, Mabel is a charming village with no stop lights and fewer than 800 residents – a tight-knit Midwest farming community. Adam Fravel was one of those 800. Fravel was the youngest of three children born to Ann and Rich Fravel. He excelled at Mabel-Canton High School where he served on the student council, sang in the school choir, and played football and basketball. After graduating in 2012, Fravel relocated to the much larger city of Winona, Minn., to attend college. Winona, situated northeast of Mabel, is connected by 45 miles of picturesque, pastoral blacktop known as Minnesota State Highway 43, along which lies a veritable buffet of Minnesota’s beautiful and diverse landscapes. Straight as bolt from crossbow sped, the flat asphalt bifurcates luscious green fields of corn and soybeans, the bucolic splendor of the peaceful landscape peppered with farmsteads and the occasional tractor lumbering to and fro. Level ground slowly transforms into tree-lined rolling hills with gradual bends. Bends give way to corkscrews, twisting and winding, sheathed by prehistoric rock bluffs. As the serpentine asphalt relaxes and exhales, stretching out once again, travelers are deposited in the eastern end of Winona. It could be argued that this highway boasts Minnesota’s beauty at its finest. It was at Winona State University where computer buff Fravel met Madeline Kingsbury, a fellow student blazing a trail towards a degree in public health administration. For seven years, they had an on-and-offagain relationship and together had two children. Kingsbury alternated between Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., and home, working as a clinical researcher. Fravel and Kingsbury continued to live together in a rented Winona townhouse, although they were no longer romantically involved with one another. On the morning of March 31, 26-year-old Kingsbury dropped her children off at daycare at 8 a.m., and planned to work from her home office. Fravel, 29, said he saw Kingsbury go downstairs to her home office and he then left to take some items to his family home along Highway 43 in Mabel. Leaving his car at home, Fravel hopped in Kingsbury’s blue 2014 Chrysler Town & Country van and stopped at a gas station before heading to Mabel around 10:15 a.m. He returned to the townhouse around 11:30 a.m., and could not find Madeline, but her phone, wallet, identification and jacket were still in the house. His car was in the driveway; he thought maybe she had carpooled to work in Rochester. He texted her throughout the afternoon and re-

Family members of Madeline Kingsbury are pictured at the pretrial Omnibus hearing held Dec. 14 in Winona County, Minnesota. From left: William Hancock, Megan Kingsbury, David Kingsbury, Catherine Kingsbury and Krista Naber. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Denise Lana) ceived no answers. After Kingsbury failed to pick the children up from daycare, he picked them up and took them to his parents’ home in Mabel. That evening, a close friend of Kingsbury’s, Katie Kolka, reported her missing after becoming worried when texts and phone calls to her went unanswered. During an interview the next day, April 1, an officer noted multiple fresh vertical scratches on Fravel’s face and neck —two markings under his nose, one on the side of his nose, two on his forehead and one under his chin on his neck. It was discovered Fravel did a Google search March 31 around 6:51 p.m., asking, “Are dog scratches on face dangerous?” By Monday, April 3, investigators declared Kingsbury an endangered missing person, and an official investigation was launched with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. The Winona County Sheriff Department held a press conference Wednesday, April 5, declaring that due to “the totality of the circumstances” surrounding Kingsbury’s disappearance, foul play had not been ruled out. Kingsbury’s family announced a $50,000 reward for any information leading to her whereabouts. By Friday, April 7, a week after Kingsbury was last seen alive, search parties were regularly gathering to search for her. Day after day, thousands flocked to Winona to aid in searches, some traveling from as far away as the Twin Cities, Iowa and Wisconsin. Groups were bussed to assigned areas near Highway 43 and dispersed across southeast Minnesota, exploring neighborhood yards, riverbeds, behind sheds, under boat trailers and more. Sorority sisters from Kingsbury’s college organized search groups around Mabel, saying they were “going to keep looking until they find their girl.” Authorities asked all residents and landowners to check for any signs of disturbances or suspicious activity on their properties and requested any private video footage captured March 31 and April 1 showing Kingsbury’s neighborhood or along Highway 43 from Winona to Mabel. A GoFundMe page was set up for donations to assist with search costs. Fravel, who had remained silent in the days following Kingsbury’s disappearance, broke his silence April 12 when he shared a statement through his lawyer, stressing that he was cooperating with authorities. He vehemently denied having anything to do with Kingsbury’s disappearance, saying, “I want the mother of my five-year-old and two-year-old to be found and brought home safely. I want that more than anything.”

Videos from security cameras and devices at multiple residences and businesses were obtained from March 31, showing footage of Kingsbury’s neighborhood as well as along the Highway 43 route between Winona and Fravel’s parents’ home. At 9:44 a.m. March 31, the blue van is at the townhome and a figure appears to remove the van’s front license plate. At 9:47 a.m., that same figure kneels and appears to be attaching a license plate to the front of the van. The person gets into the van at 9:55 a.m. and departs, and is then seen at a gas station nearby at 10:02 a.m. At the gas station, the license plate on the van matches the license plate registered to Fravel’s car, not the plate registered to the van. At 10:31 a.m., The van returns to the townhouse. At 11:26 a.m., the van leaves the townhouse again. At 11:44 a.m., the van is seen driving south on Highway 43 in the direction of Mabel. It is seen again traveling south on Highway 43 at 11:56 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. At 12:44 p.m., a van matching Kingsbury’s van is seen traveling north on Highway 43 toward Winona. At 1:28 p.m., the van is seen in the townhouse driveway in Winona. A search of the Fravel family property in Mabel April 7 uncovered a computer tower and a laptop in a dumpster as well as a burned computer item in a fire pit. Fravel had installed multiple security cameras in the home he shared with Kingsbury, but all cameras were missing and numerous areas of drywall where the cameras would have been installed were damaged or removed. A trail camera near the Fravel family home April 9 revealed Fravel driving a side-by-side Polaris Ranger with a shovel in the back. On April 10, investigators used two cadaver dogs on the Ranger, and both dogs alerted investigators to the bed of the Ranger and near the shovel. As weeks passed, investigators discovered Fravel’s cell phone had been wiped and several tracking applications and location services were disabled after March 30. Uncovered were text messages exchanged shortly after Kingsbury disappeared between Fravel and the husband of Kolka after she reported Kingsbury missing, with Fravel texting, “Wow, that’s a little out of bounds by Katie. It hasn’t even been 24 hours.” The husband replied, “Not really when no one has heard from her most of the day. Apparently, no one was able to reach you either to at least know you’ve heard from her. You can’t blame people for being worried, man.” Days turned into weeks and people kept searching. Weeks became one month, then two… and hopes of finding Kingsbury

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actively looking for a new place to live when she disappeared. All rent payments since September 2021 came from Kingsbury for the Winona townhome they shared, and they were often months behind on rent. She had planned to remain at the shared townhome through the end of May, but March 27, four days before she disappeared, Kingsbury texted her landlord, saying she was “somewhat unexpectedly ﬁnding (her) own place …” It was learned that Kingsbury had a life insurance policy valued at $170,000, but no beneﬁciary had been listed. Investigators believe it would have been

cases cases but was missing the ﬁtted sheet. Gorilla tape the same color and width as the tape found on the body was also discovered at the townhome shared by Fravel and Kingsbury. Fravel was arrested June 7 and charged with two counts of murder in the second degree — with and without intent — with bail set at $2 million unconditional or $1 million conditional bond. Soon after Fravel’s arrest, custody of the two children was awarded to Kingsbury’s family and it was determined that there had been a long history of domestic abuse in the household. Fravel was unemployed and was dependent on Kingsbury for ﬁnancial support, but Kingsbury had a new boyfriend and was

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Decorah City Council swears in new members, approves Aase Haugen 78 bed facility site plan Editor’s note: More information on Aase Haugen Senior Services’ new construction project will be covered in-depth in upcoming issues of the Decorah Public Opinion.

By Denise Lana Brent Parker and Christopher Miculinich were sworn in as the newest members of the City Council by City Clerk Keri Sand at the start of the Dec. 18 Decorah City Council meeting. Mayor Lorraine Borowski presented exiting council members Steve Luse and Kirk Johnson certificates of appreciation for their dedicated service. The Aase Haugen Senior Living Facility Site Plan was discussed and considered for approval. Planning and Zoning reviewed the plans and submitted recommendation of approval contingent on several items being completed. The proposed construction will be located off Highland Drive and will house 78 beds – specifically, 60 longterm care and 18 dementia care. A new chapel with full-time clergy is planned, and residenc-

Keri Sand administers the oath of office to new council members Christopher Miculinich (l) and Brent Parker (r). (Driftless Multimedia photo by Denise Lana) es for employees have been considered after the facility is established. The original budget for the project was $14 million, but post-COVID-19 inflation

has increased that budget from $14.7 to $18.3 million. The site plan was approved unanimously, citing contingent items needing completion.

Other business A public hearing, followed by the first reading was held regarding an ordinance amending maximum size of accessory buildings in residential areas. Planning and Zoning reviewed and recommended approval of the ordinance change that will increase accessory building size from 550 to 750 sq. ft. No public comment was heard, and the first reading was approved unanimously by the council. A resolution focusing on funds for permanent stormwater/flood pumps near Wold Park

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New Decorah councilman tests Supervisors’ mettle over mistaken Health Board appointment By Zach Jensen The Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the appointment of new Decorah City Councilman Christopher Miculinich to the County Board of Health Dec. 11. The only problem was that Decorah Community School District Superintendent Tim Cronin, whose seat was open, reportedly didn’t know his term was over, and he had no intention of vacating it. Miculinich brought the issue to the Supervisors’ attention during its regular meeting Dec. 18 and expressed his frustration, because, as he explained, he followed the law and “due process” to be appointed. During the discussion, Supervisor Vice Chairman Mark Vick, who serves on the Board of Health, said it was all a misunderstanding. Vick informed the board that Cronin had every intention to continue serving the board, but he didn’t realize his term was up. Meanwhile, Miculinich was the only person who turned in an application to be appointed to the Board of Health. So, when Cronin’s term expired, Miculinich was a shoein for the seat. County Auditor Ben Steines

took responsibility for the error – saying that before he shared the opening with the Supervisors, he should have sent it to the Board of Health. However, because Miculinich was the only board applicant to have submitted the required paperwork, he’d be the only potential appointee to be considered after the papers’ due date. “Nobody’s perfect,” Vick said. “It’s just one of those things that happened, and we have to correct it.” “… I understand that, since, you know, this has all happened, that Mr. Cronin has submitted an application, but from my understanding, that was after the public deadline that was published in the paper,” Miculinich said. “So, there’s a public deadline that I abide by, and Mr. Cronin has submitted his application after that deadline. And, from my previous conversation with you this morning, I said I’m not opposed, because I feel like he should be on. I stated that publicly, but I also … it’s just frustrating, because I followed due process.” Miculinich added that Supervisor Vick told him and several other people at the Board of Health meeting that he would abstain from voting on the is-

sue in the board. However, as Vick explained during the meeting, that was before Vick learned from Steines that Vick would not be legally required to abstain voting on the issue, because he couldn’t personally benefit from the outcome of such a vote. “I understand, but you also stated that to me and four other people in the room,” Miculinich said. “But, you’re going to take that back.” Supervisor Shirley Vermace asked the board if, in order to remedy the issue, the board would rescind the motion for the appointment, schedule and post a new application deadline, have interested people apply and have those applications then be submitted to the Board of Health. The Board of Health would then make its recommendation, Vermace said. County Attorney Andy Van Der Maten advised the board that “… within one week, someone who voted in favor of it can make the motion to rescind the appointment, it needs to be voted on, and then you can follow the process Shirley is talking about.” Vermance made the motion to rescind the appointment, per Van Der Maten’s advisement,

and Supervisor Mark Faldet seconded. Supervisor Vick abstained. The motion passes unanimously. Dec. 29 was unanimously approved as the new deadline for applications for the open Board of Health seat. Vick, again, abstained from voting on the issue. Other business • The board unanimously approved a resolution of intent for the National Flood Insurance Program. • Emergency Management Director Sean Snyder and Winneshiek County Medical Examiner Dr. Kevin Locke presented the county’s Mass Fatality Plan to the supervisors. • County Treasurer Brenda Kreitzer presented her department’s budget for fiscal year 2025. Annual county budget information will be presented in a future edition of the Public Opinion. • New County Engineer Michael Kueny attended his first meeting solo and reported that he’s settling into his new position. The next Board of Supervisors meeting will be held Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., at the Winneshiek County Courthouse Annex.

Public discussion Jan. 4 on county’s proposed property sale By Zach Jensen Freeport resident Kevin Lee and former Winneshiek County Supervisor John Beard addressed the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors during its Dec. 18 regular meeting to share concerns about the possible sale of county land in Freeport and to announce that a public discussion will be held on the issue in the first week of

the new year. The property, previously referred to as the Iowa Rotocast Plastics (IRP) property sale, isn’t in the flood-plain, but according to County Planning, Zoning and Flood Plain Administrator Tony Phillips, it is a flood buffer zone. Originally, the county was considering selling the property to IRP, Inc., to be used as the site of the company’s new solar farm. How-

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In the Dec. 12 edition of the Driftless Journal, the person handing out popcorn at the library during Christmas in Calmar was erroneously identified. The person mistakenly listed as Connie McCasland should have been Michele Elsbernd of Calmar. We apologize for any miscommunication.

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ever, recent discussions have revolved around opening the possible sale for bids. Winneshiek County resolution 24-27 contains the proposed terms of the potential sale, including any restrictions by which the buyer must abide upon transfer of ownership. Lee announced a public discussion on the issue will be held Thursday, Jan. 4, at 7 p.m., at the Christian Life Center in Freeport. He also invited the board to participate in a site visit of the property in question, in conjunction with the night of the public discussion, possibly with a “watershed scientist” from the Iowa Flood Center on hand to share observations and answer questions. Beard said the board’s de-

cision to sell the land has been “unnecessarily hasty” and added that the board hasn’t shared its motive to sell the land and for what the proceeds will be used. “The plant communities on these flood-plain properties do provide significant and measurable benefits by slowing, absorbing and filtering floodwaters,” Beard said. “In my own experience on the board, I always thought that any difficult decisions {…} wisdom of engaging the public as much as we could, and we, I think, did a pretty decent job of crafting solutions that benefited from public input.” The board agreed to discuss Lee’s and Beard’s invitations to the public discussion and site visit during its Jan. 2 meeting.

Letter Let’s do the right thing! Our parents taught us to do the right thing and later it was also our teachers and coaches who taught us to do the right thing. On the subject of recycling, I am asking all of you to do the right thing. I am a part-time driver for the Winneshiek County Recycling Department. For far too long, I have seen items placed in the wrong bin. This can be dangerous for the drivers, and when this happens, my cowork-

ers must take time to sort those items on a cement floor. This is not a pleasant job and it only costs our taxpayers more. Our bins are clearly marked for which items we accept in them. We have no place for garbage, yard waste, styrofoam, dirty diapers or glass at our remote sites. Let’s all do the right thing and recycle responsibly this holiday season and beyond! Roger Dahlen Decorah

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Even after he retired four of her returned to the Decorah area High School, from farming and moved into children. to build their dream home: a where he Ron Kreitzer town, he still wanted to know A r l e n e Arlene Lecander log cabin in the woods in rural played saxophone in the school how the crops were looking. Schaefer Lecander, the daugh- Bluffton Township. Arlene was band. On a warm June night He rarely missed a hog show ter of Edgar and Ida (Johnson) a good sport (and hardy!) while in 1955, Ron asked a pretty at the county fair when he had Schaefer, was born Sept. 19, Ron and his son, Tim, spent two girl named Marie Gerleman to grandchildren who were active 1939, in New Richmond, Wis. years stacking and chinking the dance with him at the Inwood in 4-H. He enjoyed going on She attended Menomonie High logs. Later Arlene joked about Ballroom in Spillville. Two many tractor rides with Dale School where she met the love how they lived in the basement years later, on Aug. 10, 1957, and Keith on tractors that were of her life when she was just 16. that first winter, with only a blue Marie and Ron were married. once used on the farm but were Ron Lecander was the new boy tarp as a roof over their heads. After honeymooning in South restored and retired. in the senior class, and it didn’t Arlene and Ron were memDakota, they settled briefly in Ron is survived by his sons: take long for them to hit it off. bers of Good Shepherd LuRidgeway before establishing Dale (Jean) Kreitzer of Cresco They married in 1959 and lived theran Church in Decorah from their family farm just south and Keith (Brenda) Kreitzer of a nomadic life between college 1969 until they moved to Rochof Cresco in 1964. They spent Decorah; grandchildren: Jenni- towns in Oregon, Idaho, Ohio, ester in 1984. 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Supper with Santa a hit in Fort Atkinson Winneshiek LEFT- Nora Albertson enjoyed her Supper with Santa Wednesday, Dec. 6, and had a green tint from the cupcake frosting to match her grinch hat. She really liked the book she got after visiting Santa and Mrs. Claus at the event, which raised funds for the local library. BELOWWith Kurt ‘Norske’ Anﬁnson cooking the scrumptious soups, it’s no wonder the crowds came hungry to Supper with Santa in Fort Atkinson.

County boards and commission appointments At the Dec. 11 Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors meeting, several county residents were appointed to various boards and commissions. Among them were Christopher Belz, Janelle Halverson and Deb Tekippe for three-year terms on the Pioneer Cemetery Commission. Kim Glock, Donald Arendt and Jamie Hanson were appointed for three-year terms, and Roanld Novak was named to the remainder of the unexpired vacant term on the Historic Preservation Commission. Tina Hall was appointed to a ﬁve-year term on the Conservation Board, and Leonard Graves was named to a six-year term on the Civil Service Commission.

St. Benedict announces Christmas schedule

The Christmas Mass schedule for St. Benedict Parish in Decorah is as follows: Fourth Sunday of Advent: Saturday, Dec. 23 at 5:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 24 at 7:30 a.m. and 10 a.m.; Christmas Eve Mass Sunday, Dec. 24 at 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.; Christmas Day, Monday, Dec. 25 at 8 a.m.

Public Notice Eager to enjoy some great soups and many kid-friendly meal options is the Fischer family (l-r) Christine Fischer, Mark Fischer, Miah, Mercedes, Mariah Fischer, Brittany Smock, Junior Ledesma and Marty Fischer. The Supper with Santa event in Fort Atkinson is a highlight of the holidays, and always eagerly anticipated by all ages. (Driftless Multimedia photos by Kate Klimesh)

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RIDGEWAY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 12, 2023 The Ridgeway City Council met in regular session December 12, 2023, at the Ridgeway Community Center, at 5:45 p.m. with Mayor Schnur calling the meeting to order. Council persons present were: Linderbaum, Novotny, Engelhardt, Ramsey and Schnur. Absent: None. Engelhardt made a Motion to approve the consent agenda, minutes and claims seconded by Novotny. All aye. Nay: none. Motion carried. Water meters were discussed. A Motion was made by Ramsey, seconded by Linderbaum to apply for an Iowa Rural Water low interest loan for a new water meter system. All aye. Nay: none. Motion carried. A Motion to approve the Wastewater Plant Improvement Project Change Order was made by Engelhardt, seconded by Schnur. All aye. Nay: none. Motion carried. The Interstate Power estimate was discussed regarding lines to the Wastewater Improvement Plant Project. A Motion was made by Novotny, seconded by Engelhardt to pay the Cresco Shopper bill for the thank you ad from the City event in the amount of $117.00 out of the Special Events Account. All aye. Nay: none. Motion carried. A Motion to continue to use Driftless Multimedia as the City publication newspaper was made by Engelhardt, seconded by Ramsey. All aye. Nay: none. Motion carried. A Motion was made by Linderbaum, seconded by Schnur to pay the bill from Reicks Monument & Stone in the amount of $950.00 for the addition of names to the Vet Memorial out of the City Vet Memorial Bank Account. All aye. Nay: none. Motion carried. A Motion was made by Schnur, seconded by Engelhardt to approve and adopt Resolution #12-12-2023-1, a Resolution approving the Annual Street Finance Report. A roll call vote was taken: Linderbaum-yes, Novotny-yes, Engelhardt-yes, Schnur-yes, and Ramsey-yes. Motion carried. Empty lot fees were discussed. The matter was tabled and will be discussed again in the spring. The maintenance man report was given. The next City Council meeting will be January 9, 2024, at 5:45 p.m. at the Ridgeway Community Center. Thank you was expressed to Ryan Ramsey, as his term ends at the end of this year, for his time serving on City Council. Linderbaum made a Motion to adjourn, seconded by Ramsey. All aye. Nay: none. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned. Sharla Berns City Clerk WARRANTS FOR CITY OF RIDGEWAY – December, 2023 Alliant Energy, Utilities .................$2,043.78 Allyn Linderbaum, Council pay .......$346.31 Black Hills Energy, Utility ................ $101.48 Cardmember Services, Shop-postage and supplies ..............$108.30 Dan Pitz, Insurance & phone reimbursement................. $550.00 Dorsey & Whitney, Wastewater Improvement Project.................... $9,000.00 Driftless Multimedia, Publishing ......$197.49 Engen Express, Shop fuel .................$201.29 Ethan Novotny, Council pay ............. $369.40 Fehr Graham, Wastewater Project.. $2,670.00 Hawkins, Chemicals ......................... $444.61 Hi Viz Safety, Maintenance Man Clothing.............$171.00 Hovden Oil, Shop supplies-vehicles ...$41.89 Iowa DHS, Support payment ............$596.28 IPERS, Ipers...................................$1,254.45 Jim’s Appliance, Com. 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Derek and Cal Spalla pictured in 1997 with the limousine from the family-owned Ridgeway Limo Service. (submitted)

Santa Spalla really how I found out, and it was great, because I view myself just like my dad. He was very outspoken, and I am too, and I’m proud to not only be like my dad, but I’m also proud to carry on this tradition – of helping Santa like this every year. “Dad took his work for Santa very seriously, and he really never stopped being Santa,” he continued. “He used to just randomly pull the sleigh into peoples’ driveways, because there were people there, and he’d just walk right in — in his work clothes — his Official Santa Helper™ Suit. He was not bashful at all, and he was always up for having a good time.” Cal passed in 2014 due to an arterial issue, but even while mortally ill and on oxygen, Cal continued to assist Santa with his annual duties. “That’s just how my dad was,” Derek said. “He was a no-nonsense, easy-going kind of guy, and once he made his mind up to do something, there was no stoppin’ him. He knew he needed to help Santa, and he surely wasn’t going to let his oxygen tank get in the way of that!” After Cal passed, that’s when Derek was notified by Santa Claus, via a reindeer courier, that it was then up to him to carry on the family tradition of helping Santa each year, which he has faithfully done every year since and hopes to continue indefinitely into the future. Derek said he plans to continue working for Santa for “quite a few more years, because it’s so much fun.” “My doctor says I need to lose some weight, but who’s ever heard of a skinny Santa?” Derek said with a hearty chuckle. Derek said each Official San-

continued from page 2 ta Helper™ is assigned specific children to keep track of every year and that another way Helpers, like him, help Santa is by making those famous lists of naughty and nice children for the boss at the North Pole. He said it used to be that Santa didn’t need any help, but beginning about 100 years ago, the global population started escalating very quickly. According to historical records, in 1923, Santa just had 1.86 billion people to remember every year. But, now, the global population has breeched 8 billion people, which is why Santa started the Official Santa Helper™ Program — to make sure he could continue to spread the same Christmas cheer around the world — even as Earth’s population continues to grow. Derek said kids often ask him why he didn’t come down the chimney, which can get interesting, because most houses no longer have fireplaces or chimneys. But, he said he’s also regularly asked where he parks his reindeer. “If it’s nighttime, I say they’re on the roof, and they’re always like ‘Can I see them? Can I see them?’ And, of course, then I have to tell them that these are magic reindeer, and they can’t see them,” Derek said. “Then, some will say ‘But Rudolph’s nose is so bright’, and I have to explain that he turns his nose off when we land – just like we do when we park our own vehicles. Technically, nobody’s supposed to see the reindeer, so Santa has them rigged up with special camouflage that the elves put together. But, if the children listen closely, they can usually hear us fly away.”

Decorah blood drive Dec. 28

LifeServe Blood Center will host a community blood drive on Dec. 28, from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., in the parking lot of Stone Ridge Community Church located at 1111 Montgomery Street in Decorah. Schedule a blood donation appointment online at lifeservebloodcenter.org or call 800-287-4903.

Stone Ridge Christmas Service

Stone Ridge Community Church in Decorah will have a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Sunday, Dec. 24, at 4 p.m. There will be no morning service that day.

Decorah City Council was discussed, specifically a 65/35 grant program through the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program that would cover 65 percent of the planning and final design costs associated with the pumps. Estimated total costs for planning and design are $335,000, and the 35 percent local match would equal $114,000. The local match cost would be split across FY25 and FY26 budgets. The project, after the design and planning, would cost an additional $1.3 million, and hazard mitigation funds through FEMA would be pursued to assist with that final amount. The resolution was passed unanimously. The council unanimously approved a resolution adopting the FY25 Airport Capital Improvement Program, which is required by the Federal Aviation Administration and Iowa Department of Transportation for projects at the airport to be eligible for grant funding. Projects pending for the airport that would be eligible for this grant funding program include the terminal and hangar project, a jet fueling system upgrade, taxiway light, hangars added to the west end, beyond that, would be an update to the airport master

continued from page 4 plan, airport acquisition, a jet fueling system upgrade, taxiway lighting, and replacement of existing hangars and lounge with a three stall hangar. The Airport Commission reviewed the resolution and recommended approval. The Telecommunications Board and Human Rights Commission each have a vacancy and are seeking applicants. City Engineer Jeremy Bril is departing Decorah to take a position with State of Iowa. City Manager Travis Goedken will discuss ﬁlling the position with the council, with an advertisement for employment to follow. Bril has less than three months remaining before his departure. Decorah Police Department will be going through the hiring process for an ofﬁcer position and are considering decreasing the sign-on bonus from the current $10,000 amount to $7,500 to cover increasing costs related to the process. The issue will be discussed further at the next council meeting. The Decorah City Council will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 2, and Tuesday, Jan. 16, as upcoming holidays fall on both Monday regular meeting days.

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Joe Nichols will perform at the Winn. Co. Fair

Winneshiek County Fair will present Joe Nichols in concert at the 2024 Fair on Friday, July 12, at 9 p.m. The announcement was made by the Fair Board earlier this week. The country music artist has racked up a half-dozen No. 1 singles and 10 Top-10 hits, including his radio smash “The Impossible” and “Home Run.” He has earned three Grammy nominations, a Country Music Association (CMA) award and an American Country Music (ACM) trophy. The 2024 Winneshiek County Fair will run July 9-13. (submitted photo)

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Dear Santa, I have been good this year. If you are bringing me presents this year, here are a few ideas of what I’d like: Toy Dinosaur, Hot Wheels City, Snake Launcher, play mat for baby, new back pack, lunch box, hotwheel car, monster truck, new socks. M.F. Dear SAnta, My Christmas list: dolls, loud toys, books, blocks and snacks! Love, Hannah

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Emersyn Wenthold, daughter of Gretchen and Mike Wenthold, is pictured with Santa and his Elf during a visit to HyVee in Decorah. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Roz Weis) Wyatt, Bryn and Remi Orton of Webster City, children of Jason and Sarah Orton, grandchildren of Wayne and Diane Petersburg and great-grandchildren of Les Branhagen all of Decorah.

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OPPORTUNITY IN THE MATTER OF THE LOLA M. DUFF LIVING TRUST NOTICE OF TRUST To all persons regarding Lola M. Duff, deceased, who died on or about October 18, 2023: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Decorah BankMISCELLANEOUS & Trust Company is the Trustee of the Lola M. Duff Living Trust dated October 13, 2010 and amended October 19, 2020. Any action to contest the validity of the Trust must be brought in the District Court of Winneshiek County, Decorah, Iowa, within the later to occur within four (4) months from LOST AND the date of second publication of this notice, or within thirty (30) days from the date of FOUND mailing this notice to all heirs of the decedent settlor and the spouse of the decedent settlor whose identities are reasonably ascertainable. Any suit not filed within this period shall be forever barred. Notice is further given that any person or entity possessing a claim against the trust must mail proof of the claim to the trustee at the address listed below via certified mail, return receipt requested, by the later to occur of four (4) months from the second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice if required, or the claim shall be forever barred unless paid or otherwise satisfied. Dated this 6th day of December, 2023. LOLA M. DUFF LIVING TRUST dated October 13, 2010, and amended on October 19, 2020. Decorah Bank & Trust Company, Trustee 202 E. Water Decorah, IA 52101 Telephone: (563) 382-9661 Jana M. Evelsizer Olson ANDERSON, WILMARTH, VAN DER MAATEN, FRETHEIM, EVELSIZER OLSON, NOBLE, NOBLE, LYNCH & ZAHASKY 212 Winnebago P.O. Box 450 Decorah, IA 52101-0450 (563) 382-2959 Jana.olson@andersonlawdecorah.com Date of second publication: December 21, 2023 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion December 14 & 21, 2023 NOTICE LEROY JAMES PECK AND JENNIFER RENE PECK: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED ABANDONED, PERSONAL PROPERTY IS SET TO BE SOLD UNDER 556B.1 OF THE CODE OF IOWA: A Smoker Craft boat with a Johnson 35 horse motor, Model No. 167PF, white with red stripes, and 6’ wide and 16’ long. The boat is sitting on a 17’ long Shore Station Trailer. THIS PROPERTY IS BEING HELD AT 3193B US 52, DECORAH, IOWA 52101. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT YOUR FAILURE TO RECLAIM THE PROPERTY WITHIN SIX (6) MONTHS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS NOTICE SHALL BE DEEMED A WAIVER BY THE OWNER AND ANY LIENHOLDERS OF ANY RIGHT, TITLE, CLAIM, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY AND SHALL BE DEEMED AS CONSENT TO THE SALE OF THE PROPERTY. THIS NOTICE GIVEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 556B.1 OF THE CODE OF IOWA WINNESHIEK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE DECEMBER 18, 2023 400 CLAIBORNE DRIVE DECORAH, Iowa 52101 (563) 382-4268 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion December 21, 2023

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Public Notices IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR WINNESHIEK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KEITH J. HEYING DECEASED PROBATE NO. ESPR 016260 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Keith J. Heying, Deceased, who died on or about November 27, 2023: You are hereby notified that on December 15, 2023, the Last Will and Testament of Keith J. Heying, deceased, bearing date of January 10, 2020, was admitted to probate in the above-named Court and that Cody J. Heying was appointed Executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the Will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the Will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the Clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated December 15, 2023. Cody J. Heying, Executor of Estate 1107 Liberty Ave. Waterloo, IA 50702 Andrew P. Nelson, ICIS#: AT0005669 Attorney for Executor Meyer, Lorentzen & Nelson 101 ½ E. Water Street P.O. Box 126 Decorah, IA 52101 Date of second publication: December 28, 2023 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion December 21 & 28, 2023 The Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors will be accepting applications for a position on the Board of Health. Applications should be turned into the County Auditor, auditor@co.winneshiek.ia.us or 201 W Main Street, Decorah; by December 29th, 2023. Applications are available on the Winneshiek County website: www.winneshiekcounty. iowa.gov or in the County Auditor’s office. Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion Decemeber 21, 2023 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR WINNESHIEK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BERNARD E. REICKS DECEASED PROBATE NO. ESPR 016238 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTORS AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of BERNARD E. REICKS, Deceased, who died on or about March 27, 2019: You are hereby notified that on September 5, 2023, the last will and testament of BERNARD E. REICKS, deceased, bearing date of January 6, 2016, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Anthony Reicks, Kevin Reicks and Mark Reicks were appointed executors of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated August 28, 2023. Anthony Reicks, Executor of Estate 516 8th Street East, Cresco, IA 52136 Kevin Reicks, Executor of Estate 2723 Madison Rd., Ridgeway, IA 52165 Mark Reicks, Executor of Estate 16828 115th Street, Cresco, IA 52136 Nicholas T. Larson, ICIS#: 0009361 Attorney for executors Larson Law Office, PLLC 500 Main St. P.O. Box 300 Osage, Iowa 50461 Date of second publication: December 21, 2023 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion December 14 & 21, 2023 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING To Whom It May Concern: Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Winneshiek County, Iowa, have set for January 8, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Board of Supervisors room in the Winneshiek County Courthouse, Decorah, Iowa, as the time and place for hearing on the proposed sale of the Winneshiek County real estate being more particularly described as follows: A. The South, approximately, 4.59 acres located in Lot 1 of 9, excluding the east 7 feet thereof, of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter in Section 13, Township 98 North, Range 8 West of the 5th P.M. in Winneshiek County, Iowa. This property is located in Parcel No. 111337700300, of the Winneshiek County Records; and, B. Lot 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-2, excluding the east 7 feet thereof adjacent to 170th Street, of the East Half of the Northwest Quarter in Section 24, Township 98 North, Range 8 West of the 5th P.M. in Winneshiek County, Iowa. This property is located in Parcel No. 112412700100, of the Winneshiek County Records; and, C. Lot 2-1, excluding the east 7 feet thereof, of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter lying North of County Road A52/ Old Stage Road in Section 24, Township 98 North, Range 8 West of the 5th P.M. in Winneshiek County, Iowa. That portion of Parcel No. 112415100100 lying North of County Road A52/Old Stage Road; and, A. The real estate lying 7 feet west of the west right-of-way line of 170th Street between Parcel No. 112412700100 and Parcel No. 111337700300. This parcel is bounded on the west by a straight line connecting the Northwest corner of Parcel No. 112412700100 and the Southwest corner of Parcel No. 111337700300. At said time and place, consideration will be given to the sale of the subject real estate. Winneshiek County proposes to sell the subject property for the highest amount bid for individual or multiple parcels, reserving the right to reject any and all bids. The successful bidders for Property A, Property B, Property C and Property D will be required to survey the properties prior to conveyance of the properties. Bid forms will be available from the Winneshiek County Auditor. Property A, Property B, Property C and Property D will be sold subject to a restrictive covenant that prohibits the following Winneshiek County Zoning Ordinance; M-2 General Industrial District uses: a) Fat rendering, fertilizer, or glue manufacture. b) Garbage, offal, or dead animal reduction. c) Salvage yards and/or junkyards including auto wrecking and salvage, used parts sales, and junk, iron, rags, or paper storage or baling. No part of the front yard is to be used for the conduct of business in any manner except for the parking of customer or employee vehicles. Any premises on which such activities are conducted shall be wholly enclosed with a building or by a wall or fence, reasonably maintained, not less than six (6) feet in height, and in which the openings or cracks are less than fifteen percent (15%) of the area. d) Slaughter houses, meat packing and processing plants, and stockyards. e) Hide-trading or tannery. f) Adult entertainment business in compliance with Chapter 335 of the Code of Iowa. The restrictive covenants on all Properties will be permanent and will run with the land. Winneshiek County proposes to sell the subject property for the highest amount bid for individual or multiple parcels, reserving the right to reject any and all bids. At said time and place, arguments for and

against the sale of the property will be heard and considered. A copy of the resolution setting this public hearing is available for review at the Office of the Winneshiek County Auditor. Bids are due in the Winneshiek County Auditor’s office by 4:00 p.m. on January 4, 2024. By order of the Board of Supervisors of Winneshiek County, Iowa, this 12th day of December 2023. WlNNESHIEK COUNTY AUDlTOR Benjamin Steines Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion December 21, 2023

Decorah Community School Board Regular School Board Meeting Minutes Central Administration Office Monday, December 11, 2023 5:00 p.m. Present: President Cindy Goodner, Directors: Ron Fadness, Brian Petersburg, Carole Sand, and Aaron Zander. Supt. Dr. Tim Cronin, Director of Business Services Cathy Dietzenbach, Board Secretary Darlene Woodhouse, Staff, News Media, and Guests. President Goodner called to order the regular school board meeting at 5:00 p.m. Director Zander read the mission statement. Motion: Director Fadness moved, seconded by Director Petersburg to approve the second reading of code #503.8-Discipline of Students Who Make Threats of Violence or Cause Incidents of Violence. Motion carried by all voting aye. Motion: Director Fadness moved, seconded by Director Zander to approve the agenda with the amendment to move New Business Item I, Review the Mabel-Canton Student Enrollment Agreement, to the first item under New Business. Motion carried by all voting aye. Motion: Director Fadness moved, seconded by Director Petersburg to approve the consent items as presented: November 20, 2023 minutes, bills and personnel as listed below, except Activity Fund claim #32 to Ron Fadness and Activity funds claim #124 to Aaron Zander. New Hires: a. Jeffery Joens (Middle School Evening Custodian) Step 3 b. Brian Solberg (8” Grade Boys’ Basketball Coach) Level E, Step 2 c. Maria Leitz (High School Associate) Step 3, Lane 1 Resignations: a. David Waskow (Student Support Services Director-June 30, 2024) b. Jim Pankow (High School Registrar) Increased Time: a. Maureen Hrdlicka (High School Associate Part-time to Full-time) One-Year Military Leave of Absence: a. Zachary Shearer (Head Boys Soccer Coach) Motion: Director Petersburg moved, seconded by Director Sand to approve the Activity Fund claim #32 to Ron Fadness and claim Activity fund claim #124 to Aaron Zander. Motion carried with three votes. Directors Fadness and Zander abstained. Communication from the public: Thirteen public members spoke during the public comment time set in the agenda. Twelve members addressed the board regarding the Mabel-Canton agreement, either for sunsetting the agreement or extending the agreement. The other public member emphasized student achievement goals. Presentation: Shannon Horton, Middle School Teacher Librarian, and Amy Courtney, Middle School Art Teacher, informed the board of opportunities that have been created for students in grades 5-8 during seventh period. Students can engage in social activities in the library and art room to create relationships and improve mental health. New Business: The board reviewed the Mabel-Canton Student Enrollment Agreement due to the election of new board members. A history was presented of the North Winneshiek School and its agreement with Mabel-Canton, Whole Grade Sharing between North Winneshiek and Decorah CSD, North Winneshiek and Decorah CSD merger, and the five-year Agreement between Mabel-Canton and Decorah CSD. The intent of the 5-year Agreement was to allow students in grades 7-12 to graduate from Mabel-Canton. The intent was communicated in the minutes and subsequent meetings and letters. The board stated it does not have the authority to establish an agreement allowing stating specific grades, families, or grandfathering. The board understands that school transitions are difficult, and stated that interstate agreements may not be made out of proximity or convenience or arrangements that are not mutually beneficial. The decision to let the agreement sunset was made out of significant thought, consideration and responsibility to the Decorah Community School District. The board stated they were elected to the board to be financially responsible for all students. Parents are allowed to send their children to Mabel-Canton if they choose; however, the Decorah CSD will not be funding this when the agreement sunsets on June 30, 2024. Nick Hildebrandt, Emergent Architecture, prepared a project timeline for the new elementary facility. Mr. Hildebrandt stated the Superintendent or School Board should establish three groups for communication of the project: administration, facility committee, and the public. The board can utilize the Donovan Group to aid with communication of the project. The board can address the major needs, develop a schematic design, and address how the facility will fit in the newly purchased land. Motion: Director Fadness moved, seconded by Director Sand to approve the Modified Supplemental Amount (MSA) for the At-Risk and Dropout Prevention Program, maximum amount of $575,908. Motion carried by all voting aye. Motion: Director Petersburg moved, seconded by Director Fadness to approve the early graduation requests of Cadence Brauer, Kayleigh Smith, Gabriella Xiya, Olivia Wyatt, and Addysen Finholt, pending meeting all the graduation requirements. Motion carried by all voting aye. Motion: Director Petersburg moved, seconded by Director Zander to approve the transfer of funds between banks for the Bradish Scholarship. Motion carried by all voting aye. The district will continue to research the stipulations of the scholarship. Supt. Dr. Cronin and Teacher Librarian Shannon Horton informed the board of the process it took in reviewing books to be removed according to new state legislation. The board thanked the committee for its time and thoroughness. Motion: Director Sand moved, seconded by Director Zander to approve the book donation. Motion carried by all voting aye. Motion: Director Fadness moved, seconded by Director Petersburg to approve the Universal Pediatric Agreement for Nursing Services. Motion carried by all voting aye. Motion: Director Fadness moved, seconded by Director Petersburg to approve the first reading of Board Policies #401.1, 503.1, 503.2, and 503.3. Motion carried by all voting aye. Motion: Director Petersburg moved, seconded by Director Zander to approve the scoreboard purchase with matching donation pending meeting school board gifting policy. Motion carried by all voting aye. Supt. Dr. Cronin updated the board on the school board meeting schedule. January and February 2024 school board meetings will begin at 6:30 at the CAO. Open Enrollment Out: • Lailyn Mcgrath — 7th Grade for 20232024, from Decorah CSD to Clayton Ridge Virtual Academy. Parent: Miranda Mcgrath Director of Business Services, Cathy Dietzenbach, presented the monthly financial reports for November 2023. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. Cindy Goodner, Board President Darlene Woodhouse, Board Secretary Claims for November 2023 ACTIVITY FUND 1 Ace Hardware, Supplies-HS Drama/Craft Show........ 343.00 2 Albers, Cindy, Volleyball Bench Worker/FB Press Box......................... 425.00 3 Armel, Ray, Basketball Official........140.00 4 Bachelder, Allie, Swimming Announcer......................... 25.00 5 Bechtel’s Critters, Steam Night Animal Presentations.........................109.36 6 Berland, Larry, Basketball Official... 100.00 7 Berland, Paul, FB Chain Gang............25.00 8 Bliven, Dustin, Meals-All State Music......................... 54.00 9 Bohr, Tami, HS Senior Cheer Banners.................... 70.00 10 Brehmer, Isaac, Basketball Official.............................280.00 11 Brummel, Brian, Musical Guitar,

Spongebob.........................................325.00 12 Byerly, Brianne, Basketball Official............................. 140.00 13 Camp, Bob, Basketball Official......140.00 14 Charles City Press, Advertising Craft Show.......................96.00 15 Concord Theatricals, HS Performance Fee............................55.00 16 Cowsmo, Potting Soil/Compost HS...................300.00 17 Cresco Times Plain Dealer & Extra, Advertising Craft Show.......................38.00 18 Crestwood FFA, FFA Student Travel......................... 4,174.01 19 Cody, Nicole, Meal Allotment-All State Music..........54.00 20 Country Garden, Flowers Senior Parent Night-Swimming/Football...... 335.00 21 Decker Sporting Goods, HS Girls BB Shorts/Jersey/MS Cold Packs.........1,768.90 22 Decorah Electric, Legacy of Champion Sign-Labor.........................................190.00 23 Decorah CSD General Fund, Baseball HS Bundle/OOS Mileage-MS...............2,024.13 24 Decorah CSD General Fund BMO, Credit Card Purchases-Activity Fund......13,605.33 25 Decorah CSD Nutrition Department, Harvest Moon Meal/CC Meals/Football Meals...................... 5,332.33 26 Decorah Music Boosters, Membership Paid in Revtrak.......... 2,300.00 27 Decorah News.com, Advertising Craft Show.....................150.00 28 Derlein Scale, Inc., Testing on Befour Wrestling Scale..................................200.00 29 Drew, Greg , FB Chain Gang..........100.00 30 Dubuque Senior High School , HS Boys Swim Entry Fee..................100.00 31 Eagle Bluff, MS 8th Grade Event..............................3,480.00 32 Fadness, Ron, FB Chain Gang........150.00 33 Fareway , Supplies-HS/MS/JC.......476.47 34 Farmer, Augustin , Basketball Official............................. 140.00 35 Fayette County Union, Advertising Craft Show.......................60.00 36 Fillmore County Journal, Advertising Craft Show.......................85.14 37 Fitzgerald, Michael, Basketball Official............................. 140.00 38 Forsyth, Brady, Basketball Official.140.00 39 Gallery of Tops, MS Strength & Conditioning Shirts.........................1.145.60 40 Gates, Megan, Volleyball Line Judge -HS................... 50.00 41 Hageman, Paul, Basketball Official............................. 230.00 42 Halwig, Hunter, Volleyball Line Judge -HS................... 75.00 43 Hawkeye Stages, Football HS Travel..........................1,676.20 44 Hendrickson, Loren, CC Course Marshall/FB Chain Gang/Violin........400.00 45 Heritage Art, Awards-HS................ 152.83 46 Hoffert, Casey, Basketball Official.140.00 47 Hoffert, Chris, Basketball Official.. 140.00 48 Holthaus, Keith, Volleyball Line Judge -HS................. 150.00 49 Holthaus, Kelly, Basketball Official............................. 140.00 50 Hubke, Dewey, Wrestling Official..140.00 51 IA Central Community College, HS Wrestling Tournament Fee...........300.00 52 IA Girl’s HS Athletic Union, Tickets for Students on Bus............... 100.00 53 IASBCA, Membership Dues............70.00 54 IHSMA, All State Registration -HS................1035.20 55 Ingels, Chad, Basketball Official....280.00 56 Iowa Junior Honors Orchestra, Registration -HS................................. 160.00 57 Iowa FFA Association, FFA Dues........................................ 1,794.50 58 Iowa Sports Supply, Freight Shipping Cost-MS/HS FB Jacket...................1,440.00 59 Jacobson, Andy, Basketball Official............................. 140.00 60 Johansen, Brad, CC Student Meals-State.......................96.00 61 John Deere Financial, HS Botany Supplies...........................395.57 62 Johnson, Kelly, MS Cross Country Worker...................25.00 63 Jorgenson, Kyrie, Swimming Timer/CC Course Marshall.................. 75.00 64 Kalvig, Mike, Basketball Official...140.00 65 Kane, Bob, FB Chain Gang............ 100.00 66 Keleher, Jerry, Basketball Official.. 280.00 67 Kober, Robert Basketball Official 370.00 68 Kohls, Casey, Swimming Timer....... 50.00 69 Kramer, Randy, Basketball Official.............................140.00 70 Krauskopf, Kurt, Basketball Official.............................100.00 71 Kuethe, Tim, Basketball Official.... 140.00 72 LA Communications, Advertising Craft Show.....................544.00 73 Lady Di’s Parkview Inn, Football Meals-HS.............................500.00 74 Lechtenberg, Ben, Basketball Official.............................140.00 75 Lechtenberg, Dan, Basketball Official.............................140.00 76 Letterwerks Sign City, CC Girls ShirtsStocking Caps/D Letters/Bars.........7,224.00 77 Linderbaum, Luther Basketball Official..................420.00 78 Litterer, Dave, Wrestling Official...200.00 79 Lundtvedt, Dwayne, Wrestling Official...............................140.00 80 Luzum, Richard, Basketball Official.............................300.00 81 Mabes Pizza, FFA Pizza/Girls Swimming/Press Box.........................474.00 82 MCKeeman, Robby, Wrestling Official...............................200.00 83 McDonough, Todd, FB Chain Gang.................................. 125.00 84 Mid American Publishing Corp., Advertising Craft Show.......................30.00 85 Monroe, John, Basketball Official..100.00 86 Mr. Carpet, CL Music Room..........300.00 87 Murphy, Bob Wrestling Official 340.00 88 New Hampton Tribune, Advertising Craft Show.......................76.00 89 Niehaus, Jeff Basketball Official....280.00 90 Nimrod, Andy, FB Chain Gang.......100.00 91 Nimrod, Cristy, CC Student Meals-State.....................204.00 92 Nimrod, Gavin, FB Chain Gang.......25.00 93 Northeast Iowa Bandmasters, MS Honor Band................................203.00 94 Oftedahl, Kalea, FB Ticket Worker.................................25.00 95 Pearson, Alex, Wrestling Official 140.00 96 Pierce, Jake, Wrestling Official.......200.00 97 Post, Bill FB Press Box...................150.00 98 Potvin, Mark, Reimbursement Musical Supplies................................206.84 99 Potvin, Susan Musical-SpongebobKeyboardist........................................550.00 100 Prouty, Jim Basketball Official.....370.00 101 Ratchford, Rob, Basketball Official............................. 140.00 102 Rausch, Jason, Meal Allotment-All State Music........................................... 54.00 103 Rosendahl, Marc, Basketball Official............................. 100.00 104 Sahr, Nathan, Basketball Official.. 280.00 105 Sickles, Daniel, Basketball Official.............................140.00 106 Smith, Steve, Musical Guitar-Spongebob................ 325.00 107 Steege, Nathan, Basketball Official.............................140.00 108 Stephan, Dave, Basketball Official.............................140.00 109 Stern, Shaun, Swimming Official.............................160.00 110 Storts, Loren, State Swim Meals...222.00 111 Subway, Meals-FB........................350.00 112 Toppling Goliath, Brewing Company Football Pizza Supper........................315.00 113 Trewin, Karen, Musical Supplies-HS.........................252.30 114 Trytten, Dick, FB Chain Gang......125.00 115 Underwood, Kristen, Reimbursement Drama Costumes-Spongebob.............784.39 116 UNI School of Music Student, Registration Fee-HS...........................310.00 117 Varner, Rodney, Basketball Official.............................280.00 118 Viking 3, MS Concession Packs (231)...........1,855.00 119 Waukon Standard, Advertising Craft Show.......................49.20 120 Wenger Corporation Band, Equipment-HS.................................1,570.58 121 Wilharm, Dale, Volleyball Bench Worker..................... 25.00 122 Wilkerson, Francesca, FB Ticket Worker.................................25.00 123 Williams, Maleek, Wrestling Official...............................340.00 124 Zander, Aaron, Swimming Meet Management............................. 200.00 Total Activity Fund Payables...........71230.88 Claims for November 2023 Food Service Fund Ace Hardware, Supplies...........................3.98 Anderson Erickson, Dairy.................9,287.46 CDW Government, Supplies...............402.62 Country View Dairy, Yogurt................348.00 Decorah Activity Fund, Produce Garden..................................953.38 Decorah General Fund, BMO, Misc................................................2,952.96 EMS Detergent, Supplies..................... 208.00 Fareway, Produce................................... 39.67 Holstein Manufacturing Inc., Grill-HS..........................................9,670.00 Iowa Dept. of Inspect, Appeal,

VC License.........................................150.00 Iowa Food Hub, Produce..................3,407.30 Kwik Trip, Produce................................88.20 Martin Brothers Distributing, Food.37,216.10 McCormack Distr. Co., Ice Cream Mach............................ 31,184.80 Pan-O-Gold, Baking Products..........4,939.20 Peirce, Lisabeth, Refunding Lunch Acct.........................13.95 Sterling Computers Corporation, Equip...............................................1,037.96 Wilson Restaurant Supply, Equipment..................................... 10,269.00 Total Food Service Claims ......... $112,168.60 Claims for December 2023– General Fund Prepaids: Alliant Energy, Electricity................. 7,168.51 Century Link (Lumen), Phones/Fax-dist..................................603.62 Winneshiek County Landfill, Disposal Fee.......................................120.00 Total General Fund Prepaid Claims........................................... $7,772.13 General Fund Payables: Advanced Environ, Testing, Inspections......................... 1,095.00 Ace Hardware, Supplies-district.......... 671.59 Ahlers Cooney, Legal Services......... 1,785.91 Betteridge, Margaret, Spanish Interpreting............................. 75.00 Bodensteiner Implement, Repairs........ 119.25 Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspection, Inspect................................................640.00 Bruening Rock Products, Rock................ 4.94 Capital Sanitary Supply, Cleaning Supply.............................. 5,327.92 Carquest, Misc. Vehicle Repairs............ 48.29 Casper Plumbing & Heating, JC/MS/HS/W.................................. 8,716.46 CDW-G, Supplies/Equipment-Classroom...... 5,776.64 Chileda Institute, Tuition.................. 6,399.96 Clinicare Corporation, Tuition...... 107,422.68 Copyland, Mock Trial Supplies-MS......48.00 Country Garden, Supplies-CAO............ 57.95 Culligan Water Conditioning, Cooler Rental....................................... 31.00 Culver Hahn Electric, Repairs-district.603.29 Dalco, Cleaning Supplies..................1,468.78 Debauche Truck & Diesel, Veh. Repairs................................. 11,445.79 Decorah Activity Fund, RevTrak Yearbk.............................. 2,473.00 Decorah Area Chamber of Comm., Lunch................................................. 100.00 Decorah Auto Center, Vehicle Repairs.................................. 315.80 Decorah, City of, Sewer/Water/Tree Util.................... 2,358.48 Decorah Electric, Repairs-HS.................. 4.52 Decorah Food Service, Misc. Meals district............................ 281.10 Decorah Music Boosters, RevTrak Payment............................... 750.00 Decorah Tire Service, Repairs/Parts......69.95 Des Moines Stamp Company, Supply-CAO...................................... 132.10 East Side Body, Vehicle Repairs..........128.00 DHS Cashier 1st Floor, Medicaid Direct ...........................22,049.72 Driftless Multimedia, Advertising.......521.88 Enabling Services, Equipment-HS.......201.95 Fareway, Supplies-district.................... 151.49 Farmers Win Coop, Diesel................... 775.46 Fastenal, Parts/Repairs-HS/JC............. 973.94 Fisk Farm & Home, Supplies-district.... 25.98 Five Star Telecom, HSAP Door Button............................ 644.89 Haasco Ltd., Contracted Service....... 1,920.00 Hogan, Dana, MS Mock Trial Meals... 972.00 Iowa Communications Network, Internet............................................ 1,882.50 Iowa One Call, Services......................... 19.80 J.W. Pepper, MS Concert Band Supplies................ 325.29 Keystone AEA, K-8 Subscript-FastBridge...............1,634.75 Kinderhaus, 4 Year Old Preschool Prog.............. 3,505.41 Kwik Trip, Fuel...............................18,759.76 LA Communications, Advertising....1,000.00 Mabel Canton School, Tuition........ 48,181.50 Malcom Enterprises, Garbage Service.855.00 Marco, Copier Expenses/Repairs......5,260.98 McDonald Supply Comp., Supplies-dist....................................2,265.22 Mississippi Welders Company, Supplies................................................13.98 Napa Auto Parts, Vehicle Repairs/Parts......................... 127.45 Ness Pumping Service, Contract Service..............................1,982.00 NewsGuard, MS/HS License............1,017.00 Next Wave Automation, HS Supplies.....................................5,199.99 Nisse Childcare/Pre., 4 Year Preschool.............................6,231.84 Northeast IA Montessori, 4 Year Preschool.............................3,505.41 North Central International, Bus Repairs........................................351.00 Pitney Bowes, Postage.........................428.70 Quadient Leasing, Postage-HS............341.76 Racom Corporation, Radio Install-district........................ 2,681.00 Rausch, Jason, Reimbursement for Fuel...................... 42.31 RevTrak, November Transaction Fees............ 1,361.80 Riverside Technologies, Staff Backpacks.............................. 1,050.00 Rockweiler Appliance & TV, HS Repairs......................................... 115.00 Roger Lock & Key, WS Repairs.......... 207.65 Samuelson, Jerry, Reimbursement Food...........................23.13 Schultz Strings, HS Orchestra Repairs..80.75 See Electric, Repairs/Bldg. Maintenance................548.72 Software Unlimited, Software Support...............................708.00 SSE Music, Supplies-MS/HS..............503.12 St. Benedict School, 4 Yar Preschool .............................. 7,010.82 Storey Kenworthy, Supplies-CAO......... 14.40 Sunflower Childcare Center, 4 Year Pre........................................ 7,789.80 Timberline Billing Service, Medicaid ........................................2,526.24 Truck Country, Vehicle Repairs/Maint.....................1,931.61 Vande Sports, MS Basketball Pole.......355.00 Varney, Rick, Reimbursement................23.64 Verizon Connect, Supplies................... 962.99 West Music, Supplies/Repairs.......... 1,345.04 Winneshiek County Historical Soc., Photos.................................................775.00 Woodriver Energy, Natural Gas........6,504.25 Total GENERAL Fund Claims..............................$326,037.99 PPEL Fund Payables: CEC, Bus Garage Network Fiber/Install...................... 5,666.50 Total PPEL Fund Payables: ........... $5,666.50 Management Fund Payables: Kroll, Equipment, Breakdown Insurance.........................521.63 Total Management Fund Payables: ... $521.63 Total Add’t December GENERAL Fund Payable Keystone AEA, Decals-CAO...............232.00 Fullhart, Doreen, Reimbursement for Class................ 5,498.00 Northeast IA Community College, Tuition...........................................38,941.39 Ode, Jeff, Reimbursement Def...............17.44 Racom Corporation, Purchased Service.62.50 Total Add’t GENERAL Fund Payables.............................$44,751.33 Total Add’t PPEL Fund Payables Resilite, HS Equipment...................39,876.40 Total Add’t PPEL Fund Payables.................. $39,876.40 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion December 21, 2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT WINNESHIEK COUNTY A petition for a Conditional Use Permit as applied to the property described as: The North 30 acres of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of section 32, Township 100 North, Range 8 West of the 5th P.M. Winneshiek County, Iowa Said Parcel is located at 3495 North Winn Rd, Decorah IA and the area will encompass Approx. 27.2 acres. The petition asks that: A Conditional Use Permit be granted allowing the reconstruction of the former North Winn School into construction employee seasonal apartments. The petitioner is Wicks Construction, Inc. The Public Hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Adjustment on Tuesday Jan 2nd 2024, at 7:00 P.M. in the Board of Supervisors Office, Courthouse Annex Building, 201 West Main St. Decorah, Iowa, at which time you may appear, if you so desire, either in person or by agent or attorney in opposition to or support of the proposed request. If you would prefer not to attend in person, please contact the Zoning office at 563-387-4080 for remote log in information and link. Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion December 21, 2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF DECORAH BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the City of Decorah, Iowa, has set 5:15 p.m., Wednesday, January 3, 2024 for a regular meeting to be held at the Council Chambers of City Hall, in Decorah, Iowa, 52101, as the time and place for consideration of requested variances from the Ordinance requirements to-wit: Evan Abbey for 1403 Oneota Drive legally described as LOT 1-1-1-1-1-1 NE NE in the City of Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa requesting permission to construct an accessory building contrary to the R2 Zoning District regulations. Marty Timp for 202 West Main Street legally described as Lot 5 Subd. of Lot 5 & 6 S ½ of Blk 11 Orig Decorah in the City of Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa requesting permission to allow a permitted use contrary to the C3 Zoning District regulations. All interested persons may appear at said time and place to be heard for or against the granting of variances from the Ordinance requirements. /s/ Sue Sander Sue Sander, Chair Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion December 21, 2023 Board Minutes December 5 and 11, 2023 The Board met in a special session December 5, 2023 at 9:00am with all members present. They reviewed the application and contract details for the County Engineer position. Moved by Kelsay and seconded by Vermace to extend an employment offer and contract to Michael Kueny as County Engineer. Motion carried unanimously. Having no other business on the agenda the meeting was adjourned. The Board of Supervisors met at 9:30am December 11, 2023 with all members present. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited, and the meeting was called to order. Dan Marx, County Sheriff, met with the Board to review his FY25 budget. Steve Johnson and Ashley Christensen, Historic Preservation Commission, met with the Board to review 2023 accomplishments and request funding for FY25. Stephanie Fromm and Mark Jensen, Winneshiek County Development and Tourism, met with the Board to discuss projects and request funding for FY25. Moved by Kelsay and seconded by Faldet to open the public hearing on the loan for the Festina Wastewater Treatment Project. Motion carried unanimously. No written or verbal comments were received. Moved by Vick and seconded by Faldet to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Kelsay and seconded by Faldet to adopt resolution 24-24, authorizing and approving the Loan and Disbursement Agreement and issuance of Bonds for the Sewer Improvement Project. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. Moved by Vermace and seconded by Vick to adopt resolution 2425, approving Tax Compliance Procedures related to tax exempt bonds. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. Jeff Peel met with the Board to discuss an option for vacation of ROW on 360th Street and to request the Board consider making a portion of the road Class B, if the option to vacate isn’t approved. The Board will consider the options at a later time. Michael Kueny, County Engineer, and Nick Rissman, Interim County Engineer, met with the Board to discuss ongoing projects, the potential 28e agreements with the incorporated cities along the W14 paving project, and the 360th Street topic discussed by Peel. Moved by Vermace and seconded by Kelsay to no longer consider vacation along 360th Street and enforce the previously imposed deadline for the removal of the riprap along 360th Street. Motion carried unanimously. The Board will work with the County Engineer for further consideration of the option to make a portion of the road Class B. Moved by Vermace and seconded by Faldet to adopt resolution 24-26, authorizing Kueny to sign DOT documents as the Winneshiek County Engineer. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. Rissman reviewed the additional costs for the W14 project in the incorporated cities. The County pays for the road paving for the center 22 feet of the road, and the cities are responsible for costs associated with any additional paving they wish to be done in conjunction with the County’s project. Ridgeway has no additional costs, Spillville has $314,662.27, and Fort Atkinson has $100,013.61. The County will need 28e agreements for repayment structure from the cities for these costs. Moved by Vick and seconded by Kelsay to offer Spillville and Fort Atkinson two options: no interest with a repayment over five years, or repayment over eight years with a two percent interest rate. Motion carried unanimously. Kueny and Rissman will work with the cities and report back. Moved by Vick and seconded by Vermace to approve the lease agreement with Everest Property Group for dumpster rental associated with Rural Waste Collection. Motion carried unanimously. Jon Lubke, IT and GIS Director, met with the Board to report on the A/V system. The system still is not working properly, and Lubke should continue to work with the vendor to get the system functional. The Board reviewed the RFP for HR services. Moved by Kelsay and seconded by Faldet to approve the RFP for distribution. Motion carried unanimously. The Board considered the issue of sale of land in the Industrial Park in Freeport. Moved by Vermace and seconded by Faldet to set a public hearing on the potential land sale, but not solicit bids at this time. Motion failed with Vermace and Faldet voting aye; and Vick, Kelsay, and Langreck voting nay. Moved by Vick and seconded by Kelsay to adopt resolution 24-27, setting a public hearing for January 8, 2024 at 10:30am on the potential sale of the property, and providing bid procedures for interested buyers. Motion carried with Vick, Kelsay, and Langreck voting aye; and Vermace and Faldet voting nay. Public hearing notice will be published and bid documents will be sent to adjoining property owners. Moved by Faldet and seconded by Kelsay to make the following appointments to Upper Explorerland (UERPC) Boards and committees: Nina Taylor and Peggy Lensing, UERPC full Board; Vermace and Vick to UERPC Executive Board; Vick (representative) and Vermace (alternate) to Transportation Policy Board; Vermace to NEIA Housing Trust Fund and Housing Authority Boards. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Vick and seconded by Faldet to appoint Faldet (representative) and Langreck (alternate) to First District Department of Correctional Services Board for a one year term, Steve VandenBrink to the EMS Association Board for a one year term, and Vermace to the Behavioral Health Board for a three year term. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Vick and seconded by Faldet to appoint Christopher Belz, Janelle Halverson, and Deb Tekippe to three year terms on the Pioneer Cemetery Commission. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Kelsay and seconded by Faldet to appoint Kim Glock, Donald Arendt, and Jamie Hanson to three year terms; and Roanld Novak to the remainder of the unexpired vacant term on the Historic Preservation Commission. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Vermace and seconded by Faldet to appoint Christopher Miculinich and Mark Vick to the Board of Health for three year terms. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Vermace and seconded by Faldet to appoint Tina Hall to a five year term on the Conservation Board. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Vick and seconded by Faldet to appoint Leonard Graves to a six year term on the Civil Service Commission. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Vick and seconded by Vermace to approve the consent agenda which includes the minutes of the last meeting, the claims filed with the Board, and to accept and file the monthly report of the County Recorder. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Faldet and seconded by Vick to adjourn to 9:30am Monday, December 18, 2023. Motion carried unanimously. ATTEST Benjamin D Steines, County Auditor Daniel Langreck, Chair Board of Supervisors Claims 12-11-2023 General Basic Fund Accurate Controls, Inc, Equipment........82.00 AcenTek, Internet Service.................... 511.80 AireSpring, Telephone Service............ 414.83 Allamakee Co Solid Waste, Bale Purchase..................................... 352.50 Alliant Energy, Utilities..................... 3605.23 Amazon Capital Services, Supplies...1474.13

Amsterdam Printing, Supplies........... 1076.21 Anderson Law Office, Legal Services.................................. 3659.25 Aramark Uniform Services, Services..129.00 Armageddon Gear LLC, Equipment....867.18 AT&T Mobility, Cellular Service.........761.65 Linus Barloon, Services.......................516.60 Black Hawk County Treasurer, Reimbursement....................................50.00 Black Hills Energy, Natural Gas Service............................. 56.85 Bob Barker Company, Inc, Supplies....166.61 Bodensteiner Implement Company, Services................................................ 19.43 Savanna Brusse, Mileage.....................347.75 Alvin Buege, Transport.......................... 30.00 Capital One, Payment............................82.44 Carquest Auto Parts, Parts..................... 77.06 Casper Plumbing & Heating, Inc, Services............................................ 1379.33 CenturyLink, Telephone Service..........622.44 Column Software PBC, Publications...454.45 Court View Place LLP, Payment........ 1820.00 Culligan, Services................................227.99 Roger Dahlen, Reimbursement.............. 25.00 DALCO, Supplies................................ 241.43 Decorah Ace Hardware, Supplies........ 122.44 Decorah Auto Center Inc, Services...... 229.51 Decorah Newspapers, Publications....2074.93 Decorah Veterinary Clinic, Services.... 232.11 Dell Marketing LP, Equipment.......... 2522.85 Dentons Davis Brown PC, Legal Services...................................... 54.00 Elan Financial Services, Payment........ 543.71 Matthew Ellis, Services....................... 420.00 Employee & Family Resources, Services............................................ 1547.10 Fareway Stores, Supplies..................... 939.35 John Fels, Reimbursement.....................25.00 Five Star Telecom Inc., Services.......... 836.44 Christina Goeden, Reimbursement........ 47.94 Graphics, Inc, Printing........................... 88.50 George L. Grosz, Services...................959.40 Kayla Hageman, Reimbursement..........40.00 Sam Hageman, Services....................... 828.00 John Halverson, Reimbursement........... 25.00 Hansen Janitorial Service, Services.....640.00 Lori Hemesath, Mileage....................... 525.20 Penny Herold, Mileage........................ 430.30 Rachel Herold, Mileage.......................177.78 Sally Herold, Mileage.......................... 356.20 IA Dept of Public Safety, Services....... 967.50 Inovalon Provider, Inc., Services......... 475.54 Iowa Hospital Association, Registration........................................ 100.00 ISSDA, Membership............................ 525.00 Fatimetu Jatri Emhamed, Reimbursement.................................... 25.00 John Deere Financial, Supplies.......... 1400.44 Kelly Real Estate, Appraisal................ 400.00 Keltek Incorporated, Supplies.......... 17407.80 Nancy Kovarik, Reimbursement............ 25.00 Brenda Kreitzer, Reimbursement........... 25.00 Ethel Barbara Krueger, Services..........126.14 Kwik Trip Extended Network, Fuel... 5093.47 LA Communications, Inc, Advertising......................................... 272.00 Steve Lennon, Services........................ 701.10 Leon’s Auto Repair, Services...............354.00 Anna Mark M.D., Services.................. 410.00 Martin Gardner Architecture, Services............................................ 1151.62 Jamie McConnell, Reimbursement........25.00 Hubert McGee, Services......................550.44 Mediacom, Services.............................191.81 Microbac Laboratories, Inc., Services...35.50 Stacy Miller, Mileage........................... 417.95 Motorola Solutions, Inc, Equipment.. 1316.25 Mower Power, Parts............................. 139.85 Ness Pumping Service, Inc., Services............................................ 1050.00 Northern Safety Co Inc, Supplies........ 127.59 O’Reilly Automotive, Inc., Parts.............. 6.59 Lana Oyloe, Services...........................516.60 Chip Peterson, Payment.........................90.00 Petty Cash, Miscellaneous.....................74.77 Pfizer Inc, Supplies............................1725.00 Lonnie Pierce, Reimbursement..............25.00 Pitney Bowes bank Inc., Postage....... 1400.00 Quadient Fiance USA, Inc., Postage...... 47.41 Carrie Quandahl, Services................... 140.00 Quill LLC, Supplies.................................8.07 Olivia Rasmussen, Services............... 1180.80 Reliable Dumpster Services Inc, Services.............................................. 180.00 Ricoh USA Inc, Maintenance Agreement.................. 2362.89 Riley’s Inc, Supplies.............................. 76.72 Gregg Rude, Services........................... 940.00 Sanitation Resources, Inc, Services.....652.50 John Scheeler, Transport........................ 20.00 Schilling Supply Company, Supplies.1381.93 Schumacher Elevator, Services............ 562.57 Marguerite Schwarz, Reimbursement.. 161.08 Gordon Snitker, Reimbursement............ 25.00 Spahn & Rose Lumber, Materials............ 9.56 State Medical Examiners Office, Services............................................ 2133.00 Ben Steines, Reimbursement............... 781.09 Storey Kenworthy, Supplies................. 128.57 John L. Storkamp, Reimbursement........ 25.00 Margaret Storkamp, Services............... 664.20 Thryv, Advertising................................. 19.50 Truck Country of Iowa, Services......... 480.90 US Police Canine Association, Membership......................................... 70.00 Krista Vanden Brink, Mileage................ 88.53 Jamie Wagner, Mileage........................ 533.65 Windstream, Telephone Service.............90.76 WinnMed, Services............................1210.00 Wright Way Computers, LLC, Services............................................ 4925.40 American Rescue Plan R & S Fiber Optic Services, Services.......................................... 85150.70 General Supplemental Fund Amazon Capital Services, Supplies.....975.44 Fayette County Sheriff, Sheriff Fees...... 56.70 IMWCA, Insurance.......................... 16755.00 Winn Co Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Fees........................................159.80 Water Testing Grant Fund Jackie Jones, Chlorination................... 300.00 State Hygienic Laboratory, Services....180.00 Rural Services Basic Fund Column Software PBC, Publications..... 48.89 Decorah Auto Center Inc, Services...... 702.83 Everest Property Group, LLC, Site Rent............................................... 80.00 Iowa Groundwater Association, Membership......................................... 30.00 Tony Phillips, Reimbursement............... 25.00 Reliable Dumpster Services Inc, Services............................................ 2700.00 Winn Co Landfill, Fees...................... 2170.42 Secondary Road Fund All States Ag Parts-131464, Parts.......... 48.68 Alliant Energy, Utilities....................... 931.40 Amazon Capital Services, Supplies.......47.96 AT&T Mobility, Cellular Service.........389.60 Bodensteiner Implement Company, Services.............................................. 319.41 Brown’s Heavy Equipment, Inc., Equipment.................................... 161290.87 Carquest Auto Parts, Parts................... 468.26 City of Ossian, Utilities.........................19.75 Culligan, Services..................................47.50 DeBauche Truck & Diesel, Parts....... 2510.24 Decorah Mobile Glass, Services.......... 433.27 Decorah Newspapers, Publications......224.00 Decorah Tire Service, Services.......... 8735.63 Don’s Truck Sales, Inc, Equipment....... 58.79 Drilling All Season Sports, Supplies...... 61.59 Elan Financial Services, Payment.......... 40.08 Fastenal Co, Supplies.............................49.12 Fisk Farm & Home Inc., Supplies.......121.71 Franzen Sales & Service, Parts................2.52 Iowa One Call, Services......................... 33.30 Kahn Tile Supply, LLC, Supplies........ 259.78 Mabel Co-op Telephone Ridgeway, Telephone Service................................ 78.65 Marv Smith Electric, LLC, Services.... 136.72 Mower Power, Parts............................. 357.04 Ronco Engineering, Supplies............. 2455.23 Sadler Power Train, Services............. 2621.72 Treasurer State of Iowa, Court Expenses.................................... 70.00 Truck Country of Iowa, Services.......9752.90 Voltmer Electric, Inc, Services............. 575.00 County Assessor Agency Fund Dawn Hageman, Reimbursement........ 731.02 IAAO, Membership............................. 240.00 IICA, Membership............................... 125.00 E911 Surcharge Fund AcenTek, Telephone Service................512.66 American Tower Corporation, Rental...............................................1950.52 Mabel Co-op Telephone, E911 Service......................................133.58 Power Services Company, LLC, Services.............................................. 800.00 Emergency Management Comm Amazon Capital Services, Supplies.......47.08 AT&T Mobility, Cellular Service........... 78.57 Capital One, Payment............................ 81.96 Comfort Inn & Suites, Lodging........... 648.48 Decorah Ace Hardware, Supplies.......... 17.58 Elan Financial Services, Payment........ 599.11 Headington Repair, LLC, Services.... 1260.98 LetterWerks Sign City, LLC, Signs.....425.00 Olson Explosives, Fuel.......................... 35.86 Phillips Enterprises, Services.................65.00 Verizon Wireless, Cell Service...............14.04 Burr Oak Sewer Sinking Fund Winn Co Treasurer, Services.............. 2371.00 Winneshiek Co Health Ins Fund Assured Partners Great Plains, Services.......................................... 10000.00 Midwest Group Benefits, Health Insurance............................ 10764.92 Grand Total.................................... 421145.87 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion December 21, 2023

A-12 Driftless Journal & Decorah Public Opinion Thursday, December 21, 2023 MABEL-CANTON SCHOOL DISTRICT, ISD 238, is seeking to fill the following position for the 2023-2024 school year.

$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

Day Shift & Over Night Shift Nurse

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Excellent Salary, 401k, Vacation & Sick Time

DIESEL MECHANIC

Prosper Garage is seeking another diesel mechanic. Job duties include general maintenance and repair on Class 8 semis, which would also include r&r clutches, transmissions, rear diffs, etc., and cleaning the shop. We do everything except tires in shop, and this position allows the applicant to do large or small jobs per the applicant’s skill set. Hours M-F 8am-5pm with the option of working 4-10s if the applicant would wish. Part-time could also be an option for the right candidate. This job position does not require nights, weekends or service call work.

E-mail resume to lbenzing@wellingtonplacedecorah.com or call 563-382-9691 for details

2479 River Road, Decorah, IA

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NOW HIRING

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR The City of Cresco is seeking qualified candidates for a Public Works Director. Duties include code enforcement and oversight of public works staff involving streets, storm sewers, waste water treatment, water, and various projects. Supervisory, administrative, and computer skills are required. Extensive public contact; excellent interpersonal skills required. Must have 45-2-JP-14 valid Iowa driver’s license and pass pre-employment physical and drug screen. Salary DOE. Benefits include vacation and sick time, longevity pay, life and health insurance, subsidized AFLAC coverage, and IPERS.

- attention to detail! - basic hand tools - clean drug test and background check - include references We are a small independent shop that works on every make of Class 8 truck and trailer and we strive to have a low pressure, stress-free work environment.

CARDS Call me with a donation or Wellington see mePlace in be OF THANKS is looking for an Overnigh at the library or gym.team of professionals Starting wage: Thank you. - Pam Nichols SIGN O ENTERTAINMENT

Monday, December 25 customers will be picked up

FRIDAY, REAL ESTATE DECEMBER 22 LOST AND FORDecember RENT 26 customers will be picked up Tuesday, FOUND

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27 Overnight Charge FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29 Nurse RN/LPN

Monday, January 1 customers will be picked up SERVICES

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WORK AT LUTHER COLLEGE!

Internships are Available

LUTHER COLLEGE IS HIRING!

BENEFITS INCLUDE: • Health, dental, and life insurance • Retirement plan with 5% employer match • 6 weeks/year paid time off plus holidays 45-2-JP-14 • 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

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I would Full beneﬁts, sign-on bonus, shift pick-up bonuslike to extend my fruit cake drive and free employee meal plan Malcom Enterprises Starting $30-$41.50 HELPWage: until January 1st. Call

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me with a donation or see me at the library www.wellingtonplacedecorah.com/careers Looking for someone interested gym. Thank you. or call at 563-382-9691 and ask for Leah. FARM in morning newspaper delivery or We look forward to meeting you! in Decorah. $450.00 per week. MARKET Pam Nichols. EOE

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

PART-TIME / FULL-TIME

To learn more about us visit

WEIS UPCOMING HOLIDAY GMC PICKUP SCHEDULE: FARMS

Call 563-380-0006. 51-2-J-pd-12, 1-2-JP-pd-12

AUTOMOTIVE Monday, January 1 customers will be picked up FOR SALE

CURRENT OPENINGS

Kitchen Manager at Carrie Lee

• Hours 7am-1pm (Monday-Friday) WANTED • Starting wage of $14.40/hour TO BUY • Insurance benefits, IPERS and paid time off

week, all shifts available. 2nd shift role comes with 90% tuition

waiver! Apply at: www.wellingtonplacedecorah.com

• Custodial 30-40 all shifts available. Or contact Leah Staff: Benzing athours/week, 563-382-9691 or lbenzing@wellingtonplacedecorah.com For more information, or to apply,

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Send letter of application and resume to Supt. Tim Cronin, 1732 Old Stage RECREATIONAL Road, Decorah, IA 52101 by end of the VEHICLES day on December 21, 2023, or open until position is filled.

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visit www.luther.edu/ofﬁ ces/hr/careers 2479 River Road, Decorah, IA 52101 • EOE

Professional School Counselor (Decorah High School)

Student Counseling and Personal Support • Manage and provide comprehensive counseling services addressing the personal, social, and emotional needs of students Academic and Career Advisement • Offer guidance in academic planning and career advisement, including postsecondary education and career paths • Coordinate and implement special initiatives and programs for students at risk, providing targeted support to enhance their academic and personal success Educational Planning and Testing Coordination • Assist in creating the master schedule and individual student schedules, ensuring alignment with academic goals and course availability • Support and manage student schedule changes, addressing individual needs and preferences • Coordinate standardized testing such as PSAT, ACT, AP, ISASP, and MAP, including ensuring accommodations for students with IEPs and 504s • Manage enrollments in NICC/ PICC/PSEO programs, facilitating dual enrollment and advanced learning opportunities • Develop and implement transition programs for 8th to 9thgrade students, including orientation and acclimatization activities for incoming freshmen Administrative and Policy Responsibilities • Manage and oversee student 504 plans, ensuring their development, implementation, and compliance with educational laws and standards

• Assist the principal with state reporting requirements, providing accurate and timely data as needed • Maintain and update the DHS Scholarship Website, ensuring it provides relevant and current information for student financial aid opportunities Authentic Learning Opportunities • Coordinate real-world learning experiences such as work-based learning, job shadowing, and internships, connecting students with opportunities in the community • Serve on the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Professional Learning Community (PLC) and support the CTE department in program development and student engagement Collaboration and Community Engagement • Collaborate with teachers, staff, and external partners to identify and create opportunities that support student learning and development • Engage with parents and guardians, keeping them informed of their children’s progress, counseling services, and available resources

REQUIREMENTS: • Master’s degree in School Counseling or related field • Licensed lowa Counselor with current or anticipated 5-12 Professional School Counselor Endorsement • Demonstrated experience in school counseling and student support services • Strong communication, organizational, and collaborative skills Decorah High School values diversity and encourages candidates from various backgrounds to apply.

Send letter of application and resume to Supt. Tim Cronin, 1732 Old Stage Road, Decorah, IA 52101 by end of the day on December 29, 2023, or open until position is filled.

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Call Becky at (319) 465-2022 ext. 1063 with questions BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Excellent Compensation & Benefit Package including,

Drop off or mail resume to: WEIS GMC, INC. www.welling 131 College Drive Decorah, IA 52101Or call Le or email to -codemarty.lensing@weisgmc.com 50-2-PJ-12

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

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 1714 Golf Road Decorah, IA 52101

Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension and More! Apply at www.innovativeag.com/careers MISCELLANEOUS Growing Relationships to Maximize Success!® 51-3-J-12 LOST AND FOUND

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NOW HIRING

Registered Nurse - OB

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ELIGIBLE FOR FULL TIME BENEFITS AND $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS! Rotating 12-hour shifts. Every 3rd weekend & rotating holidays. .75 FTE - 30 hours per week. Requirements: • American Heart Association (AHA) BLS (required upon hire) • AHA ACLS & NRP (required within 6 months of hire) • Current Iowa RN License • Previous OB/Labor Delivery experience preferred 51-2-J-12

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Part-time

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

Decorah Community Schools ** Anticipated** for the 2024-2025 School Year:

As a Professional School Counselor, you will play a vital role in supporting our students’ personal, academic, and career development. This position requires a comprehensive approach to student counseling, academic advisement, and educational planning and testing coordination.

BENEFITS • Flat rate pay with high base guarantee • Health, dental & vision insurance Assist with ho • Retirement plan w/ employer We can provid match su • No Saturdays required • Paid time off & holiday pay • Paid training

& NOW FOOD BEVERAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS HIRING MANAGER

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ROLE OVERVIEW:

Ability to diagnose & repair vehicle systems Mechanical experience and/or trade school degree beneficial

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Love Agriculture? CheckPERSONALS Out Our Opportunities Today

To be considered for these positions, contact Courtney Hageman, Human Resources: 563-237-5324 chageman@farmerswin.com

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Decorah CommunityDECEMBER 29 FRIDAY, DUTIES Schools 2024-2025

NEEDS: FARMS FOR Service RENT Food

We• Accounting are seeking a dedicated Assistant: accounts payable invoice entry, preparation of general ledger entries, preparation of various Director of Assisted Living and Memory monthly reports and other duties as needed Support to• Campus join our Wellington Place team! Provide safety of the people. 40 hours/ Responder:

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UPCOMING HOLIDAY REAL ESTATE MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE PICKUP SCHEDULE:

Full job description and application forms are available online at cityofcresco.com/city-employ. Return application and resume to cityhall@cityofcresco.com or 130 N Park Place Cresco, IA 52136. Applications received by noon on December 21, 2023 will receive first review, however applications accepted until position is filled. EOE 50-2-PJ-12

If this sounds like a good ﬁt for you, please stop in or call the shop at (507)-493-5779 10193 County 113 Mabel, MN 55954

At Farmers Win Cooperative, Crop Scout Interns are given an opportunity to connect classroom agronomic knowledge to the ﬁeld ﬁrst-hand. Throughout the season, you will learn to identify weeds, diseases, and insects affecting crop growth and development. You will gain experience testing soil and plant nutrients and analyze reports used to make crop input recommendations with an experienced Agronomist.

Apply www.wellingtonplac Malcom Enterprises Or call Leah Benz BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

CLASSIFIE GARBAGE PICK UP

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Requirements for this job are: - 3 years of shop experience working on Class 8 trucks - basic knowledge of air brake systems - self motivated, able to follow directions and be productive without having to be supervised

AUTOMOTIVE I would like to extend my fruit Cha st cake drive until January 1Nu . r 50-2-PJ-17

Date Closing: Until Filled. Please send all license information, resume, credentials, letters of reference and a district application (found on the school district website: www.mabelcanton.k12.mn.us) to: Michelle Weidemann, Principal, at: 316 W Fillmore Ave., Mabel, MN 55954 or mweidemann@mabelcanton.org. ISD 238 is an equal opportunity employer

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Driftless Journal & Decorah Public Opinion Thursday, December 21, 2023 A-13

By Roz Weis

This vintage picture of the old Sattre Store in rural Decorah is among the pictures exhibited in the commons area at Decorah High School. A total of 13 area regions are featured in the photo collages displayed in the DHS cafeteria and at the entrance to the gymnasium.

1943

EIGHTY YEARS AGO: Votes for the homecoming queen of Decorah were only obtained by a purchase of war stamps. A 10-cent stamp was good for one vote! All votes were cast, and the winner was Frances Rooney. The new queen was crowned by Harry Grindeland, football captain of the local team. The attendants this year were Evelyn Bidne, Mary Lou Johnson, Helen Iverson and Sally Hoeg. …Under new war-time rules from the government, retail deliveries are restricted to four times a week for foods, milk and meats. Deliveries of milk are being cut down. Some folks don’t have electric refrigeration and to keep a two-day supply of milk for a family with several children alone would ﬁll a small refrigerator. Milk, which stands for a day or more, separates largely into milk and cream and is not so tasteful for drinking. Housewives also are urged to take special care to keep their meats properly refrigerated if there are only a few deliveries each week. This program sounds about as helpful of saving manpower as did the plan of prohibiting the sale of sliced bread so that the housewives would have to buy extra bread knives to slice bread! …A new bus line through Decorah on the Lansing-to-Waterloo route has been authorized by the Iowa Commerce Commission. This will speed up transportation to Des Moines, Fort Dodge and other points south and west of here.

wells being dug and the building going up quickly. …The Turkey Valley Community School District dedicated its new school building recently. The building is located on the edge of Jackson Junction, and was erected at a cost of $767,500.

1973

FIFTY YEARS AGO: The very attractive city hall building is being further enhanced with construction of a new lighted fountain on its lawn. The late Frank Christopher has willed $20,000 to the Decorah Parks Commission for building the lighted fountain in memory of the late Fred Bierman. Bierman had done much to develop Decorah’s extensive park system. …Luther College has joined other area educational and governmental institutions adopting energy conservation measures since President Nixon revealed the nationwide seriousness of the situation. …Sunday sale of liquor has been approved by the Decorah City Council. The measure now goes before Mayor Vern Iverson for ﬁnal approval.

1953 1983

SEVENTY YEARS AGO: A local farmer was forced to travel 25 miles to harvest his corn crop because of lack of means to cross the Upper Iowa River at the site of the old Drake Bridge, which was destroyed in an accident about a year ago. …The Milwaukee Road railway crew is surveying the Main Street crossing in Decorah. The railroad may be interested in designing their own improvement for the bridge which crosses the Dry Run Creek on East Main Street. …A decision to construct a new, large cattle barn at the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds was reached at a special meeting of the fair board this week. …Stores will remain open on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights prior to Christmas for holiday shoppers.

FORTY YEARS AGO: Effective in early January of 1964, the Winneshiek County Memorial Hospital will formally transfer the management and control of the old Smith Memorial Hospital Building on Montgomery Street into the hands of the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors. …A new bridge in Madison Township east of Ridgeway and improvements to the Pleasant Township Bridge and Bloomﬁeld Township Bridge are on the list of projects next year for Winneshiek County road workers. …Sat-Link TV Antenna Company has opened doors

here in town at the intersection of Highway 9 and Short Street. Owner-operator is Les Askelson of Decorah. …The Window has opened at 415 West Water Street. The new specializes in used books, antiques and collectibles and is operated by Helping Services of Northeast Iowa. …Construction is in full swing at the new 250-seat “mini auditorium” at Viking Theater in Decorah.

ty Memorial Hospital Foundation fundraiser was held in conjunction with the annual festival of trees at the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds. …The Home School Assistance Program here in the area began eight years ago, and currently serves 25 families who are home-schooling their children. …A big surprise birthday party was held recently at T-Bocks. The birthday girl was Dana Spry!

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Diving in; Decorah bests ﬁve-team ﬁeld Team scores 1. Decorah 228; 2. VintonShellsburg 86; 3. Waterloo 72; 4. Grinnell 71; 5. Mason City 60

Isaac Knaack ﬁnished with four gold medals Friday for the Vikes, including the 200 medley relay, the 100 free, 100 back and the 200 free relay. (Driftless Multimedia photos by Becky Walz)

The lanes were full Friday night at the Luther College pool as the Decorah boys’ swim team hosted its only home meet of the year. Competing with the Vikes were Vinton-Shellsburg, Waterloo, Grinnell and Mason City with Decorah taking the top spot with 228 points. Decorah won all three relays and claimed seven individual golds. The meet started with the 200 medley relay. Isaac Knaack, Mason Cote, Simon Kutz and Dylan Hogan touched the wall

Max Grimstad kicks off the 200-yard individual medley Friday in the butterﬂy stroke. He went on to ﬁnish fourth in 2:27.51. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

first, in 1:45.24, six seconds ahead of second place. Dom Bigalk paced the 200yard freestyle field to win gold in 2:00.39, nearly 14 seconds ahead of teammate Will Robinson. Bigalk also won the 500yard freestyle, posting a winning time of 5:28.25. Kutz won back-to-back golds in the 50-yard freestyle and the 100-yard butterfly. In the 50yard freestyle, Decorah actually swept the top three spots, with Kutz winning in 23.65 seconds, just ahead of Hogan and Cote. Kutz then finished the 100-yard butterfly in 1:00.95. Then it was Knaack’s turn to win a pair of individual golds. The senior claimed the title in the 100-yard freestyle in 50.69 seconds, then the 100-yard backstroke in 56.02 seconds. Cote was the final individual gold medalist of the night, winning the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:06.42. Knaack, Hogan, Bigalk and Kutz teamed up in the 200yard freestyle relay to win in 1:35.05, with the night capping off with the 400-freestyle gold. Members of that winning team

were Bigalk, Hogan, Ian Giddings and Cote in 3:39.23. “It was a great night for our team as we honored our seven seniors and swam extremely well as a team,” said Coach Loran Storts. “Highlighting the evening was 10 ﬁrst-place efforts, with most of the team swimming season-best efforts. Next up...lots of swimming and a little breather from competition until after the holidays.” The Vikes are off until Tuesday, Jan. 4, when they are at Vinton-Shellsburg at 4:30 p.m. Varsity race results 200 medley relay – 1. Isaac Knaack, Mason Cote, Simon Kutz, Dylan Hogan, 1:45.24; 3. Ethan Casper, Reid Kuehner, Nat Roberts, Ian Giddings, 1:58.11 200 free – 1. Dom Bigalk 2:00.39; 2. Will Robinson 2:14.02; 3. Tommy Hammel 2:17.94 200 IM – 2. Kuehner 2:22.62; 4. Max Grimstad 2:27.51; 6. Roberts 2:34.76 50 free – 1. Kutz 23.65; 2. Hogan 23.91; 3. Cote 24.08 100 ﬂy – 1. Kutz 1:00.95; 5. Roberts 1:06.58 100 free – 1. Knaack 50.69; 5. Giddings 56.41; 7. Hammel 1:01.11 500 free – 1. Bigalk 5:28.25; 3. Grimstad 6:08.28; 6. Keaton Vobr 6:46.17

ABOVE: Dom Bigalk paced the 200 free ﬁeld to win in 2:00.39. The senior also won the 500 free and was a member of the winning 200 and 400 free relays. BELOW: Mason Cote glides through the water in the breaststroke, winning the 100yard event. (Driftless Multimedia photos by Becky Walz)

200 free relay – 1. Knaack, Hogan, Bigalk, Kutz, 1:35.05; 4. Giddings, Robinson, Oliver Bollinger, Kuehner, 1:43.34 100 back – 1. Knaack 56.02; 4. Landyn Hook, 1:14.72; 6. Casper 1:18.78

100 breast – 1. Cote 1:06.42; 4. Kuehner 1:10.99; 5. Robinson 1:12.68 400 free relay – 1. Bigalk, Hogan, Giddings, Cote, 3:39.23; 3. Grimstad, Roberts, Hammel, Vobr, 4:06.17

Viking matmen top Waukon, fourth at Don Miller Invite

Over the weekend, the Decorah boys’ wrestling team found success, with a NEIC dual win Thursday and a tournament Saturday. NEIC dual win Thursday night, the Vikes earned a win in the league over Waukon, 42-24. In a dual with both squads ﬁelding full lineups, Decorah came away with nine victories on the mats. Pinning their way to a win were Gavin Knutson (106) over Garner Lange in 31 seconds; Will Larson (138) over Cayden Kruger in 2:46; and William Fullhart (144) over Garrison Byrnes in 3:20. In 52 seconds, Tommy Sexton pinned Owen Grimstad at 190 pounds. D’mitry Lesser (120), Michael Clement (126) and Brody Hanson (165) all had major decision wins. Lesser won 10-2 over Jaxon Regan, while Clement was victorious 10-0 over Lucas Byrnes, and Hanson secured a 12-0 win over Jared Snitker. Also picking up decision wins were Mason Avila (132) over Justin Murphy, 11-4, and Kollin Henry (150) over Bralin Regan, 9-2. Don Miller Invite Saturday, the Vikes traveled to Fort Dodge to compete in the Don Miller Invite. Decorah had a successful day, ﬁnishing

fourth with 159.5 points. Fort Dodge was the champion team with 243.5 points, followed by Ankeny Centennial with 230.5 and Algona with 164. While Decorah didn’t crown any champs or have matmen in the finals, the Vikes had five wrestlers earn bronze. At 106 pounds, a quarterfinal loss set up a long road for Viking Gavin Knutson to take the podium. The freshman lost his first match by a 9-5 decision to Bryce Oostenink of Sioux Center, but battled through the backside of the bracket with a tech fall and two pins, to face Oostenink in the match for third. This time it was Knutson coming out on top 2-0.

After losing a close 5-4 quarterfinal match to Class 3A No. 11 Kane Butrick of Fort Dodge, Mason Avila rebounded with a tech fall, a pin and a 5-1 decision to reach the bronze match against Andrew Roland of Ankeny Centennial. There, the Class 2A No. 7 Avila picked up the win at 132 pounds by a 9-3 decision. Kollin Henry (150) won his quarterfinal by fall in 58 seconds over Fort Dodge’s Hunter Richardson but couldn’t overcome Ashton Moreno of Algona in the semifinal, falling by a 6-1 decision. The Decorah senior battled to pin Alfonso Villarreal of Mason City in 44 seconds and Jackson Anonson

William Fullhart goes for the takedown in a recent Viking NEIC match against New Hampton/Turkey Valley. (Photo courtesy of Jenn Henry)

of Ankeny Centennial in the third-place match in 36 seconds to take third. Winning his 165-pound quarterfinal by fall, Brody Hanson was thrown in the semifinal as the first period ended. In a battle to climb the podium, the senior defeated Algona’s Colby Jennings by a 7-2 decision, advancing to face Ian Fehr of Algona in the third place match. It was there that Hanson secured the bronze by an 11-3 major decision. It took six matches for Class 2A No. 12 Tommy Sexton to earn third at 190 pounds, which included a tech fall, two pins, and a major decision. He opened the day with a tech fall over Bishop Heelan’s James Cleary before getting edged by a 3-2 decision in the quarterfinal by Class 2A No. 3 Gaige Allen of Humboldt. The sophomore battled back to pin Brock Good of Forest City and Brody Shipler of Algona before a major decision over Brendan Lamfers of Sioux Center in the consolation semifinals. He finished the day third with a 10-3 decision over Jack Cahill of Ankeny Centennial. Home Friday Decorah will wrap up the 2023 portion of the season at home Friday against Caledonia and Osage at 5:30 p.m.

Four Warriors crowned champs at Starmont

Starmont “Doug Guilford” tnmt. team scores 1. Jesup 222; 2. South Winn 192.5; 3. Waukon 181; 4. Durant 97; 5. East Buchanan 95; 6. BGM 83; 7. Starmont 69; 8. Monticello 67; 9. De Soto 62; 10. Oelwein 50; 11. Riceville 40; 12. Central Elkader 22; 13. Pekin 5

Eleven Warriors placed in Aiden Feickert Collin Holm Kyle Kuboushek Parker Timp the top five Saturday, as the South Winn boys’ wrestling first half of the season and con- The Class 1A No. 2 ranked matteam competed at the Doug tinue working on some areas. man threw Garrison Byrnes of Guilford tournament, hosted by We hope to have everyone back Waukon in 2:30 to advance to Starmont, in the final match of in the lineup by that time, which the final where Holm took the year 2023. will make us even stronger,” win by an 8-0 major decision It turned out to be a good day said Coach Jacob Elsbernd. over Jesup’s Dawson Bell. for the Warriors, who crowned The first to make the top of At 165 pounds, Kyle Kufour champions and had one the podium was 113-pound boushek won gold, throwing grappler finish as the runner-up. Aiden Feickert, ranked No. 12 Marco Avila of Riceville in 5:54 “I think we are continuing to in Class 1A, who received a in the quarterfinals. The Clasimprove and I am able to see quarterfinal bye to move direct- s1A No. 9 sophomore edged guys making key adjustments, ly into the semifinals against Jesup’s Wyatt VanderWerff by which is helping. Our seniors Waukon’s Trent Murphy. The a 3-2 decision in the semifinal are really leading the way this SW senior pinned his way to to keep his day alive. By a 9-3 year, they are providing great the finals in 3:47. It was a 4-2 decision, Kuboushek won the leadership in the practice room decision over Kale Berinobis of title over Mason Maschmann of and are setting the tone for us Waukon that led Feickert to the BGM. in competition. We will have a title. It was three falls and done for nice break until January and it Collin Holm also received a Parker Timp. Competing at 215 will allow us to reflect on the quarterfinal bye at 144 pounds. pounds, the senior threw Kaden

Liles of Monticello in the quarterfinals and proceeded to pin Durant’s Nicholas Poston in 2:42 in the semifinals. It took the Class 1A No. 12 wrestler 4:26 to turn Skyler Blad of Jesup in the final to become the champion. Also in the finals was 150-pound Landen Schnuelle. Throwing Jack Gericke of East Buchanan in 1:06, the sophomore moved on the semifinal round against Oelwein’s Regan McKeeman. There Schnuelle picked up a 9-0 major decision to advance to the final against Keaton Moeller of Starmont. Class 1A top-ranked Moeller was too much for Schnuelle in the final as the SW grappler fell by way of a 10-0 major decision to finish runner-up. The Warriors will enjoy a holiday break before returning to competition Thursday, Jan. 4, for the Upper Iowa Conference team dual tournament, hosted by North Fayette Valley at 4 p.m.

Kamryn Steines makes her move to take an opponent off her feet in a recent match at the South Winn invite. Over the weekend, Steines picked up a fall at Waukon Thursday and won the 190-pound title at Fort Dodge Friday. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

Decorah girls win NEIC dual, Fort Dodge invite Competing back-to-back days, the Decorah girls’ wrestling team picked up a conference dual win Thursday, then took the title at the Fort Dodge Girls Invite Friday.

Thursday recap Making the short trek to Waukon Thursday, the Vikes picked up a 48-27 win over the Indians with eight wins. Earning victories by fall were Ellie Adams (115), Ana Simon (145), Lauren Luzum (155), Naomi Simon (170) and Kamryn Steines (190). Receiving forfeits for Decorah were McKenzie Tollefson (135), Amelia Wadsworth (140) and Chloe Sheffield (100). Friday tourney Packing the bags for a long haul Friday, the Viking girls made their way to Fort Dodge and returned to Decorah as the champions with 194 points. Spencer was a distant second with 148 with Algona rounding out the top three with 136 points. Decorah had five grapplers climb to the top of the podium, with three others in the finals, finishing runner-up. Fourth-ranked Sheffield was the first to win gold at 100 pounds, first throwing Avery Williams of Clear Lake in 1:18 in the quarterfinals, then Aroura Preston of Spirit Lake Park in 2:51. It took the Viking 5:41 to put Kiara Ruiz of Spencer on her back in the finals for the title. It was three falls for A. Simon en route to the gold at 145 pounds. The third-ranked sophomore pinned Algona’s Allison

Trunkhill in 3:15 to advance to the semifinals. There she threw Lucy Porter of Fort Dodge in 1:06. In the final it took 1:51 for A. Simon to pin Perry’s Julie Maylum. A quarterfinal-round bye put 155-pound Lauren Luzum directly in the semifinals against Elsie Hubbell of Humboldt, who was put on her back in 1:10. In 2:40, the seventh-ranked Viking got the fall in the finals over Emmetsburg’s Kylie Iverson. At 170 pounds, top-ranked Naomi Simon continued domination with a trio of first-period falls. In the quarterfinal, the senior put Spencer’s Kiersten Campbell on her back in 47 seconds. Danica Diedrick of Humboldt was rolled by N. Simon in 55 seconds in the semifinal, with the Viking capping off the streak with a pin of Briar Blake of North Tama in 1:36. Kamryn Steines also pinned her way to the top at 190 pounds. In 40 seconds, Steines pinned Humboldt’s Kennedy Robinson in the quarterfinals. The Decorah grappler got the shoulders of Gretchen Gorham from Algona on the mat in 1:55 to advance to the finals against No. 10 Kaylee Nachtigal of Spencer. It was there that Steines kept the perfect season going with a fall in 3:58. Also in the finals for Decorah were Ellie Adams (115), No. 6 McKenzie Tollefson (135) and Amelia Wadsworth (140). One more in 2023 The Lady Vikes have one competition left in the 2023 portion of the season as they host Holmen and Osage Friday, Dec. 22, at 5:30 p.m.

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Marri Feuerhelm led the Decorah girls to victory Friday with games of 221 and 200 against Denver. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

Viking Bowlers moved to 5-0

In the final match of the 2023 portion of the season, the Decorah girls and boys bowling teams picked up their fifth wins of the season over Denver Friday night. Competing at Panther Lanes in Tripoli, the varsity girls moved to 5-0 by throwing a 2,568. Denver came up with a 2,056. “Wow! What a big night! I thought we adapted pretty well to an unfriendly crowd and lanes,” said Coach Keith Bruening. “We still miss too many spares but we will keep working on them next week.” Baker scores for Decorah were 124, 202, 186, 146 and 156. Marri Feuerhelm was strong on the lanes, throwing a 221 and 200. Other varsity keglers were Karlie Einck (192, 173), Addison Wicklund (175, 188), Rylee Averhoff (152, 156), Anika Grinna (148, 149) and Jasera Tweten (131, 165). The varsity boys kept their perfect season alive, winning 3,086 to 2,685. Baker scores were 200, 207, 192, 202 and 167. “I was proud of the guys as they went into a tough place and rolled a great team score. We still need to adjust a little quicker to the conditions as we probably left 100 pins on the lanes,” said Assistant Coach Michael Bruening. Leading the way for the Vikes was Brock Christensen, with scores of 240 and 235, with Cade Averhoff close behind (221, 237). Also on the lanes for varsity action were TJ Rounds (203, 158), Jace Buddenberg (192, 173), Tyler Novak (161, 275) and Jordan Sims (173, 211). The Vikings are off until Friday, Jan. 5, when Charles City comes to Decorah at 4 p.m.

Wenthold scores 11 of Warriors’ 16

Junior Karissa Wenthold paced the South Winn girls’ basketball team (2-6, 2-4 UIC) effort against Kee (5-3, 5-2 UIC) Friday night to no avail as the Lady Warriors fell 40-16 at home. Struggling to get offensive momentum, it was halfway through the opening quarter before South Winn got its points on the board Friday. Kee took a 15-7 lead into the second quarter and pushed ahead to 26-12 by halftime. Both teams had a quiet second half as the Hawks outscored the home team 14-4. “It was a tough night for us from the floor. We really struggled to get into a flow on offense,” said Coach Justin Izer. “I thought defensively our effort was there, they just made a few good plays.” Tuesday, the Warriors were at Postville, and will host MFL MarMac Thursday, Dec. 21, to close out the 2023 portion of the season at 6:15 p.m. Scoring – Karissa Wenthold 11; Alyssa Holthaus 3; Loleta Ryan 2 Rebounds – Aubrey Willey 5; Holthaus 5; Adrienne Winings 4; Ella Theis 4; Chloe Wiltgen 4; Ryan 3; Adele Conway 1; Wenthold 1; Allison Hageman 1; Assists – Willey 2; Wenthold 1; Steals – Ryan 4; Wenthold 3; Theis 3; Charlotte Moonen 1; Wiltgen 1

While seven athletes scored, Yazmeen Whitsitt and Claire Storhoff could have single-handedly defeated the Chickasaws Friday night where the Decorah girls’ basketball team (5-3, 3-0 NEIC) won 8039 over New Hampton (2-6, 0-2 NEIC). Decorah kicked off the game with a 14-6 first quarter advantage, a lead that would double by halftime to 39-19. In the second half, the Vikes outscored the Chickasaws 41-20. Whitsitt, a senior, put up 27 points in the contest, along with three steals, while C. Storhoff added 20 more points from the floor to go with four steals. Brooklyn Fromm just missed double figures with nine points, adding four boards and four assists. Gabby Dixon provided eight points and eight rebounds. Tuesday, the Vikes were at Waukon in NEIC action and will travel to Hudson Thursday, Dec. 21, for a non-conference tip-off at 6 p.m. New Hampton 6 13 12 8 39 Decorah 14 25 22 19 80

Scoring – Yazmeen Whitsitt 27; Claire Storhoff 20; Brooklyn Fromm 9; Gabby Dixon 8; Brynn Storhoff 7; Sydney Thompson 5; Clara Hjelle 4 Rebounds – Dixon 8; B. Storhoff 4; Fromm 4; Thompson 3; Whitsitt

2; Hjelle 2; Natalie Stevens 1; Assists – Dixon 6; B. Storhoff 6; Fromm 4; Whitsitt 2; Renae Wilson 1; Thompson 1; Steals – C. Storhoff 4; Whitsitt 3; B. Storhoff 2; Fromm 1

Decorah’s Zach Driscoll works to escape the Chickasaw double team on his way to the basket Friday night. Driscoll was one of four Vikes in double figures with 14 points. (Photo courtesy of Bob Fenske/New Hampton Tribune)

Records fall for Decorah boys

Sydney Thompson drives to the basket Friday with pressure from the New Hampton defense. (Photo courtesy of Bob Fenske/New Hampton Tribune)

Trojan boys blow past Blue Devils 60-29 Following three conference losses with key members injured, the Turkey Valley boys’ basketball team (3-3, 2-3 UIC) got back on track Friday night, overpowering West Central (07, 0-5 UIC) at home, 60-29. Both phases of the game were clicking for the Trojans. In the first quarter, the defense gave up nine points while the offense fired off 21. TV doubled up West Central’s efforts in the second, outscoring the visitors 19-8 to take a 40-17 lead at halftime. The Trojans posted 13 points in the third to increase the lead to 53-23. Three Trojans were in double digits, with Oliver Schmitt leading the way with 15 points. Braylen Byrne contributed 12 with six rebounds, while Logan Busta knocked down 10 points and grabbed six boards. Sophomore JD Kruse led the way under the basket with eight boards, while Caleb Kurtenbach came away with a team-

high five steals. Turkey Valley hosted Central Elkader Tuesday and will head to Postville Friday, Dec. 22, before enjoying the holiday break.

West Central 9 8 6 6 29 Turkey Valley 21 19 13 7 60 Scoring – Oliver Schmitt 15; Braylen Byrne 12; Logan Busta 10; JD Kruse 9; Caleb Kurtenbach 8;

Russell Nieman 2; Mitchell Kriener 2; Jordan Kriener 2 Rebounds – Kruse 8; Busta 6; Byrne 6; Schmitt 5; Nieman 3; M. Kriener 3; Kurtenbach 1; Ethan Orvis 1; Cale Langreck 1; J. Kriener 1; Assists – Busta 6; Nieman 3; Kurtenbach 2; Schmitt 2; Langreck 1; Jonah Orvis 1; Steals – Kurtenbach 5; Schmitt 3; Byrne 3; Kruse 2; Nieman 1; Blocks – Byrne 1; Kruse 1

The Trojan bench was cleared late in Friday’s game, giving Ethan Orvis a chance to put up a shot against West Central’s defense. (Photo courtesy of Leah Kruse)

Records are meant to be broken and that happened more than once Friday night in Decorah. Previously, Decorah’s single game team record for assists was 36, set during the 21-22 season versus South Winn. After Friday night’s NEIC game with New Hampton, it now stands at 39, with the Vikes playing unselfish basketball. More than that record fell for the Vikes (6-0, 3-0 NEIC), as they manhandled New Hampton (0-6, 0-2 NEIC) at home, 109-44. The previous scoring record in a single game was 108, set during the 1971-72 season against Waukon. In addition, Trey McCain set individual game assists record with 15. The previous record was 13 by Brett Humpal in a game with Dunkerton in the 2003-04 season. “We continue to play unselfish and efficient basketball. The guys are starting to trust each other and it’s fun to watch progress as a coach. We know we need to continue to improve with each practice and game as our season progresses, especially on the defensive end,” said Coach Jonathan Carlson. The visiting Chickasaws didn’t have a chance to catch a

breath as Decorah sped out to a 29-8 lead in the first. By halftime, the Vikes led 60-15 and never looked back. It was double-double time for Cael LaFrentz who had the hot hand with 27 points and 16 rebounds, along with five blocked shots. McCain had a double-double as well with 18 points and 15 assists, to go with four rebounds and four steals. Ben Bockman was in double figures as well with 19, along with Zach Driscoll with 14 and Kaiden Quandahl with 10. B. Bockman and Driscoll also dished out eight assists apiece. Decorah will finish the 2023 portion of the season this week at Waukon Tuesday and Hudson Thursday, Dec. 21.

New Hampton 8 7 21 8 44 Decorah 29 31 22 27 109 Scoring – Cael LaFrentz 27; Ben Bockman 19; Trey McCain 18; Zach Driscoll 14; Kaiden Quandahl 10; Louis Bucksa 9; Matthew Bockman 7; Andrew Rhodes 4; Carter Dlhy 1 Rebounds – LaFrentz 16; B. Bockman 5; McCain 4; M. Bockman 4; Rhodes 3; Quandahl 3; Driscoll 3; Noah Milburn 3; Dlhy 1; Assists – McCain 15; B. Bockman 8; Driscoll 8; M. Bockman 4; Milburn 2; Dhly 1; Bucksa 1; Steals – McCain 4; B. Bockman 1; Driscoll 1; Milburn 1; Blocks – LaFrentz 5; Rhodes 1; Quandahl 1

West Central falls to TV girls Friday The Turkey Valley girls’ basketball team (2-5, 2-4 UIC) picked up their second conference win Friday night at home and came close to toppling a NEIC foe Saturday afternoon.

UIC win Friday was a low scoring affair – at least for visiting West Central (1-7, 0-6 UIC), as the Trojans drove their way to a 5515 victory at home. Turkey Valley took a 14-6 lead after the first quarter and continued to plow ahead 26-12 at halftime. In the second half, the Trojans allowed the Blue Devils just three points and cushioned their lead. “We did an outstanding job defensively, forcing 30 West Central turnovers. I liked the way we attacked the basket as well. We will continue to do that going forward,” said Coach Steve Hoffert. Delaney Busta provided 13 points and seven rebounds to lead the Trojans, while Addison Steinlage dropped in 11 to go with five rebounds, four

steals and three assists. Annika Bodensteiner had nine points and five rebounds. Also with nine points was Mariah Throndson to accompany five rebounds, four assists and two steals. Hanson was big under the basket with nine rebounds, followed by Layni Schuchhardt and D. Busta with seven apiece.

West Central 6 6 3 0 15 Turkey Valley 14 12 20 9 55 Scoring – Delaney Busta 13; Addison Steinlage 11; Annika Bodensteiner 9; Mariah Throndson 9; Layni Schuchhardt 6; Hazel Nieman 2; Emersyn Hoffert 2; Haylee Hanson 2; Ashlyn Busta 1 Rebounds – Hanson 9; Schuchhardt 7; D. Busta 7; Steinlage 5; A. Bodensteiner 5; M. Throndson 5; Hoffert 2; Ellaney Bodensteiner 2; Alexis Elsbernd 1; Assists – M. Throndson 4; Steinlage 3; Hanson 3; A. Bodensteiner 2; Schuchhardt 1; Nieman 1; Jenna Throndson 1; Hanson 1; Steals – Steinlage 4; Schuchhardt 3; M. Throndson 2; A. Bodensteiner 1; D. Busta 1; Elsbernd 1; Hanson 1

Saturday afternoon An early deficit proved too much for the Trojans to overcome, as they fell 64-56 at home Saturday afternoon to

New Hampton (2-6). Trailing 21-17 after the first eight minutes, the Trojan offense needed to get in sync. However, in the second quarter, the Chickasaws added to their lead, making it 39-30 at halftime. The Trojans cut that lead to five in the third, still trailing 48-43. In the final period, TV managed to get within three points with 2:06 to play, but time ran out on the Trojans’ comeback run. With 13 points apiece, M. Throndson and Hanson led the offensive attack for the Trojans. Steinlage knocked down nine points, along with grabbing seven rebounds and dishing out three assists. A. Bodensteiner also had nine points and five rebounds. Coming off the bench, freshman Bella Stika provided five points and four rebounds. “This was a great effort from the girls. This was a physical game and I liked that we didn’t back down from it,” noted Coach Hoffert. “We need to take advantage of our opportunities at the free throw line.” New Hampton 21 18 9 13 64 Turkey Valley 17 13 13 13 56 Scoring – M. Throndson 13; Hanson 13; Steinlage 9; A. Bodensteiner 9; Bella Stika 5; Schuchhardt 4; Elsbernd 2; Nieman 1; Rebounds – Steinlage 7; A. Bodensteiner 5; Stika 4; Hanson 4; Schuchhardt 3; D. Busta 3; Elsbernd 2; M. Throndson 1; J. Throndson 1; Assists – M. Throndson 4; Steinlage 3; Schuchhardt 2; A. Bodensteiner 1; D. Busta 1; Stika 1; Steals – Steinlage 2; Schuchhardt 1; M. Throndson 1; Elsbernd 1; Blocks – A. Bodensteiner 3

Driving her way by a West Central defender Friday is Turkey Valley junior Ashlyn Busta. The Trojans came out victorious 55-15 over the Blue Devils. (Photo courtesy of Leah Kruse)

Final week of 2023 Central Elkader was at Turkey Valley Tuesday and the Trojans will wrap up 2023 on the road at Postville Friday, Dec. 22.

Carson Streeter makes a move to the basket as the Kee defender trails him during Friday’s conference battle in Calmar. (Photo courtesy of Kali Kleve)

Hawks top SW boys 65-49

Battling an illness bug on the team, the Warriors were outrun by the visiting Kee Hawks (8-0, 6-0 UIC), with the South Winn boys’ basketball team (5-2, 3-2 UIC) falling at home Friday, 65-49. “The young guys gave a lot of effort, but we got beat up again on the offensive glass and turned the ball over way too much to be competitive. Once we clean up some of the little mistakes we are making, we’ll be right back in the hunt after Christmas,” said Coach Derek Taylor. The visitors took off at a lightning pace in the first half,

leading 38-23 at the break. That deficit was too much for the Warriors to make up as they nearly evened the Hawks’ scoring in the second half. Matson Winings and Carson Streeter were both in double figures. Winings posted 13 points and four rebounds to aid the Warrior effort, while Streeter put up 12 points to go with four assists. South Winn was at Postville Tuesday night, and will wrap up the 2023 half of the season at home Thursday, Dec. 21, against MFL MarMac. Kee South Winn

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Charlotte Rae Fish, 5, Waukon, braved the wind and cold Saturday, Dec. 9, to pet a calf in Waukon, at the WW Homestead Dairy Calves and Santa event. (Driftless Multimedia photos by Zach Jensen)

Muskrats Predict cold winter By Capn. Ted Peck The Old Farmer’s Almanac has been predicting America’s winter severity for over 200 years. This journal predicts a snowier and colder winter here in the Driftless Area as we look to 2024. Few folks would wager a Ben Franklin against the Almanac’s forecast of heavy snow and colder temperatures in late December through mid-January. Back in the 1940’s, Congress authorized a study of Wooly Bear caterpillars as a predictor of winter. In 1940’s dollars, this endeavor was almost as valuable as a recent expenditure documenting shrimp travel on a treadmill. Wooly Bear caterpillars are the larval stage of a tiger moth. The caterpillars shed an average of six times over the course of several years before morphing into tiger moths and carrying on the family name. The winter prediction theory is based on band width of caterpillar “fur.” Wooly Bears have a red-

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“Say Skidloader!” Ten-monthold Cordell Wild of Waterville enjoyed his ﬁrst visit with Santa on Dec. 9, during the Calves and Santa event held by WW Homestead Dairy in Waukon.

Law Enforcement Winneshiek Sheriff Deputies responded to a single vehicle accident Nov. 25 at 5:54 p.m., on County Road B16 in Spillville. The driver, Richard Nance, age 72, of Cresco, was injured and transported by ambulance. Iowa DCI lab results were received, and subsequently, Nance was charged with operating while under the inﬂuence, 2nd offense.

Winter break fun at Robey Memorial Library Besides their collections of all-ages reading materials, Robey Memorial Library in Waukon is offering fun programs for students and families during winter break. Stop in any time Wednesday, Dec. 27, between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m., to make something fun to take home during the Make & Take activity session for kids. On Thursday, Dec. 28, at the

movie “The Bad Guys” (PG) will be shown at 1:30 p.m., at the library. Viewers are welcome to bring their own snacks. Children 8 and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Contact Robey Memorial Library with questions at 563568-4424 or visit www.waukon.lib.ia.us.

Ag road weight limits extended in Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds recently signed an extension of the proclamation relating to the weight limits and transportation of grain, fertilizer and manure. The proclamation is effective immediately and continues through Jan. 11, 2024. The proclamation allows vehicles transporting corn, soybeans, hay, straw, silage, stover, fertilizer (dry, liquid and gas), and manure (dry and liquid) to be overweight (not exceeding 90,000 pounds gross weight) without a permit for the duration of this proclamation.

The LifeServe Blood Center will host a blood drive on Thursday, Jan. 4, from 12 to 5 p.m., at the First Baptist Church in Waukon. The LifeServe Blood Center of Iowa supplies Veterans Memorial Hospital with blood and blood products. Eligible donors must be at least 17 years of age, be in general good health and weigh at least 120 pounds. Appointments are encouraged. To schedule, call the LifeServe Blood Center at 800-2874903.

This proclamation applies to loads transported on all highways within Iowa (excluding the interstate system) and those which do not exceed a maximum of 90,000 pounds gross weight, do not exceed the maximum axle weight limit determined under the non-primary highway maximum gross weight table in Iowa Code § 321.463 (6) (a) and (b), by more than 12.5 percent, do not exceed the legal maximum axle weight limit of 20,000 pounds, and comply with posted limits on roads and bridges.

Decorah Police Decorah Police conducted a traffic stop Dec. 10 at approximately 3:07 a.m., on a vehicle in on Highway 9 east of Old Stage Rd. While conducting a thorough investigation, Officers were granted consent to search the vehicle. The occupants exited the vehicle and checked for weapons prior to waiting in the patrol vehicles. During the weapon search, the female occupant had concealed apparent drug paraphernalia that was discovered by an officer and confirmed by the female occupant. Additionally, the female occupant consented to officers searching a small bag that was in her possession. Located in that bag were additional items of drug paraphernalia and multiple controlled substances. The controlled substances located were methamphetamine (crystal/liquid), marijuana (raw plant), and marijuana (wax). Subsequently, Tracy Lynn Leuchtemaucher, 32, of Cresco, was placed under arrest for possession of drug paraphernalia, a simple misdemeanor. Additional charges were filed for violations of controlled substance violation, a C felony, and possession of controlled substance, marijuana, 1st offense, a serious misdemeanor. Leuchtemaucher was transported to the Winneshiek County Jail where she was transferred into jail staff’s custody. The driver was given a citation for driving under suspension. The two males were transported to the Law Enforcement Center to wait for a licensed driver to pick them up. Decorah Police Department was assisted by Winneshiek County Deputies, Winneshiek County Dispatch, and Winneshiek County Jail staff. Winneshiek County and Decorah law enforcement reports are regularly published in the Public Opinion Newspaper.

Madeline Kingsbury continued from page 3 paid out to her two children, and as the biological father, Fravel would have had access to those funds. Investigators discovered Kingsbury had confided in a friend, “If anything happens to me, know that Adam did it. I would never leave my kids.” Court appearances An Omnibus hearing was set for July 20, but was delayed due to continued discovery of evidence. It was again rescheduled for Oct. 13, for new evidence discovery. On Oct. 2, the previous two charges of second-degree murder were dismissed, and a grand jury indicted Fravel on four criminal counts: first-degree murder with premeditation, first-degree murder with a past pattern of domestic abuse, intentional second-degree murder without premeditation and unintentional second-degree murder while committing a felony. His bail was also increased to $3 million unconditional or $2 million conditional bond. The Omnibus hearing was held Dec. 14. More than 1,800 pages of grand jury transcripts were submitted to Fravel’s defense attorney, Zachary Bauer, who requested additional time

for the defense to review the transcripts. Presiding judge, Judge Nancy Buytendorp, agreed to the request, establishing a submission deadline of Jan. 19, 2024, for any pretrial motions. Bauer had previously ﬁled court documents stating the defense may seek a change of venue in order to receive a fair trial. Dates for pretrial review have been set for March 19-20 and April 30, 2024, with Buytendorp declaring September/October 2024 as the window for the start of the trial. If convicted of ﬁrst-degree murder, Fravel could face life in prison. Fravel’s family was present at the hearing but declined to speak to the press. Kingsbury’s family was also in attendance and held hands and embraced as they spoke with reporters. When asked about seeing Fravel in court, Madeline’s father, David Kingsbury, replied, “It’s always an interesting mix of emotions … I don’t let him take up a whole lot of real estate in my head, I just worry about my daughter and getting justice for her.”

He continued, “We were happy the grand jury came back with the indictment bill that it did. Waiting is never any fun, but it’s worth the wait. Everybody wants this to be over soon, everybody wants justice for Madeline. It’s a complicated case.” In her obituary, the Kingsbury family reflected on how many lives their daughter has touched even after death … “She’s become a part of the fabric of your community. A true daughter of Winona and southeast Minnesota. We’re proud to share her with you.” Now, when traversing the 45 miles of Minnesota State Highway 43, be sure to take in the beauty of corn and soybean fields, the rolling green hills, the chiseled bluffs, the breathtaking Minnesota rural countryside. But, take an extra minute to enjoy that true daughter of Winona and southeast Minnesota. Near mile marker nine, along this tranquil thoroughfare stands a street sign, its steel post hidden by clusters of blue flowers placed in memoriam. Blue flowers symbolize melancholy of lost love, and for many, that lost love is Madeline Kingsbury.

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‘In With the Old’ series to feature historic area residence Streaming premiere Dec. 29 By Roz Weis A historic Driftless area home will soon be featured in an episode of the series “In With the Old”, produced by the Magnolia Television Network. The episode, titled “Return to Horn Hollow in Decorah, Iowa” will premiere Friday, Dec. 29, on Max and Discovery+. After building her career in New York and Los Angeles, area native Danielle Dotzenrod returned home to Iowa to renovate a beloved old house. Dotzenrod found the perfect house – an Englishman’s manor on the National Registry known in Winneshiek County as “Horn Hollow”. When interviewed earlier this year as the renovation took shape, Dotzenrod said she credited the rich, significant history of the home and its first owner with propelling her to the project. Dotzenrod, who grew up on her grandfather’s dairy farm in Winneshiek County, will be the host of the episode, and anticipates that some parts of the rich description of the original owner, Henry Harcourt Horn’s life and the history of the residence, will to be shared with audiences. She has been working on other renovation projects in the area and has a company that sells leather to designers sourced from responsible ranches. “That’s the most basic way I can think of saying it,” Dotzenrod said, “The real pitch is that my company sells leather to brands sourced from ranches that have high animal welfare and regenerative agriculture standards.” About the series “In With the Old” is a series produced by the Magnolia Network and Chief Creative Officers Chip and Joanna Gaines. Designers, builders and oldhome enthusiasts across America reimagine and transform abandoned structures by preserving their historical integrity while giving them new purpose. The production team’s representative, Heidi Spring, revealed, “The episode will drop on streaming only (on Dec. 29), with the cable premiere coming early 2024. Right now, that looks like early February but is subject to change.” History The historical Horn House, which boasts an old ballroom complete with original piano, has sat empty for the past several years, and the ongoing remodeling has been challenging. Dotzenrod, assisted by her boyfriend Jim Wicka, her father, Jimmy Dotzenrod, and her stepdad, Mark Sweitzer. She said they spent the winter and spring months doing what she calls “destruction/discovery”. Those efforts were recently completed. “Everyone who has had the house has loved it, and they’ve done their best with improve-

ments,” Dotzenrod said. “But it was time for a fullblown remodel.” Dotzenrod is passionate about the historical importance of the residence. “I’ve learned so much about this house,” she exclaimed. “This is the only house of its kind in Winneshiek County that is situated in the rural countryside,” she said, “as opposed to being in Decorah or in town.” The house was built by English immigrant Horn back in 1869. It is situated a few miles northwest of “Return to Horn Hollow in Decorah, Iowa” is the title for the Decorah. The residence upcoming episode of the Magnolia Network series ‘In With has a detailed, rich his- the Old” scheduled to be released Friday, Dec. 29, on Max tory. Horn wrote a book and Discovery+ streaming services. The network releases about settling here in all the day’s new shows at 3 a.m. on those two streaming Winneshiek County, and sites. It will premiere on the Magnolia Network on a date to he penned several pages be determined in 2024. Danielle with her dad Jimmy, are about the home construc- pictured while filming in the top photo; and the newly-ren- Danielle Dotzenrod, tion. The book’s title is ovated exterior shot of the historic home near Decorah is hard at work on the “An English Colony in top right. renovation project. Iowa”, and it tells the story of the voyage to America, the ing,” he wrote. “The storekeep- The Horn House The Horn House, as it journey westward, and much ers were keen, bright and up-tomore. date … they received us with is affectionally known, His riveting musings about great, cordiality, exhibited their is a Georgian structure the train ride to Chicago, Ill., wares, but made no attempt to constructed of red, clay brick reported purchased from and Milwaukee and Prairie du persuade us to buy.” Chien, Wis., were capped by his He found “well-to-do fami- an establishment in McGregor. not take very long to conve- I sold it and moved into town.” first view of the mighty Missis- lies, many of the younger set,” The house was built on a foun- nience me that farming was a It is estimated that the histordation made of stone around sippi River. in an area north of town. snare and a delusion, so far as ic residence was originally built Horn’s travels by train ended “It was quiet and peaceful,” 1869, boasting grand, tall win- I was concerned … whereupon at a cost of close to $12,000. in Ridgeway, where he found he shared about the Decorah vi- dows. The use of brick and a “Concord Coach” waiting to cinity, “free from noisy brawl- stone reflected in the home were Tuxedo Rental | Wedding | Sweaters | Casual | Footwear take him and several other pas- ings and disturbances. No place carried out by English bricklaysengers on a one-hour trip to of its size within a reasonable ers and carpenters. History of the town of Decorah – his final distance could show a cleaner the home includes details about destination. record…the absence of the rail- the main house and a servant In detailing his journey to road is a contributing factor in section. The historic home features Decorah in the fall of 1868, the keeping away hoboes and other several crowning features from then 23-year-old Horn wrote undesirables.” that he traveled here by train He wrote that Decorah was the Georgian period, with 12and coach and that he found a “a model town” boasting a good foot ceilings on the main floor “an English colony with some wagon factory, a fair-sized flour and 11.5-foot ceilings on the MEN’S & WOMEN’S FASHIONS living in town and others on mill, a woolen mill and a crack- upper floor, two chimneys, wide eves, classic, arched windows. farms scattered over the coun- er factory. try roundabout”. He found a Horn also boasted of the The doorway of the Georgian boarding house with about a “fine Luther College overlook- home was one of the central M, T, TH, F: 9-5:30pm | W: 9-8pm | SAT: 9-5pm dozen other boarders and began ing the town.” He shared his features of the façade. CLOSED CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS DAY Historical records indicate exploring the town. observances over his years in “The quantity and class of Decorah, as the railroad came Horn moved back to town in 202 North Elm, Cresco | 563-547-4041 | leutholdsclothing.com | 1873, and as he states, “it did goods displayed was astonish- to town.

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Law enforcement: Think twice before drinking and driving

It’s hard to have a happy holiday if you’re arrested for drunk driving. The Governor’s Trafﬁc Safety Bureau (GTSB) is teaming up with law enforcement across Iowa to urge drivers to think twice before drinking and driving. Local ofﬁcials report Dec. 15-Jan. 1, 2024, drivers will

see ofﬁcers working on a special high-visibility enforcement campaign to spread the message about the dangers of drunk driving. More parties and festivities celebrating the season bring out more drunk drivers. In 2022, preliminary data shows 35 percent of Iowa’s fatal crashes involved an impaired

driver. Last December almost 1,100 drivers were charged with OWI on Iowa roads. About 25 percent of those were second and third offenses. Impaired drivers pose a danger to other drivers and themselves. GTSB and law enforcement urge drivers to always plan before heading out

to a celebration. “Drunk driving isn’t just dangerous, it’s illegal,” said Impaired Driving Program Administrator Todd Olmstead. “Drivers have a choice to make; follow the law and respect their fellow drivers by refraining from drunk driving or make the choice to drive drunk, put others at risk, and

risk their own mortality. We need a commitment from every driver to keep the roads free of drunk drivers so that everyone can have a safe holiday.” There are plenty of options to help impaired drivers get home safely, such as designating a sober driver or calling a taxi or rideshare. If available,

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Thank you for your business in 2023!

As we reﬂect on days gone by and days to come, it is because of you – our loyal customers and friends – that this year has been full of many blessings. We thank you for your loyalty and support, and we wish you many blessings this Christmas season.

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Hudson (4 1/2), Olivia (2 1/2) and Lucy (5 months), children of Drew and Mallor y Helle of Austin, Minn., and grandchildren of the late “Papa” Tim and Sue Bro derick.

Creamy Cranberry Salad Darlene Gebel, New Hampton

Quinton (2) and Leighton (5 months), children of Eric and Taylor Smorstad of Reedsburg, Wis., and grandchildren of Deborah and Gary Smorstad of Decorah and Ryan and Richelle Daniels of Reedsburg.

Blair (3 months), children Shay (4), Lennon (5), Rory (2) and of Calmar, and grandchilof Brady and Chelsea Severson and Terry and Kathy Kuendren of Alan and Pam Severson nen.

INGREDIENTS 3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained 1 medium apple, peeled and chopped 2 c. miniature marshmallows 2/3 c. sugar 1/8 tsp. salt 1/4 c. chopped walnut (optional) 2 cups whipping cream, whipped DIRECTIONS In a bowl combine cranberries, pineapple, apple, marshmallows, sugar, salt and walnuts. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, fold in whipped cream.

TIDINGS OF COMFORT TIDINGS OF TIDINGS OFCCOMFORT OMFORT AND OY AND JOY AND JJOY Michelle, Jana, M ICHELLE, JANA ,

Hayden Hackman (12), child of Brian and Tiffany Hackman of Cedar Falls, and grandchild of Mel and Mary Lou Hackman, Gene Knief and Jo Knief. Grayson (10) and Greta (5) Hackman, children of Andy and Trista Hackman of New Hampton, and grandchildren of Mel and Mary Lou Hackman and Ed and Julie Shimek.

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Ossian, and grandchildren of De nnis and Rosie Ney of West Union and Rick and Kathy Vierow of Fayette.

Coconut Cream Dessert

If you like coconut you will love this dessert, makes a large dessert. Karen Kleve, Calmar

Mom’s Holiday Wreath Cookies

Lisa Lensing, Decorah These cookies have been an annual tradition in my family for 50 plus years. When we were growing up, my Mom (Carol Wiltgen) would make over 40 dozen wreath cookies each year to distribute to family, friends, neighbors and teachers. Now, the next generation gets together with her each December to decorate these wonderfully soft and “ohso-festive” cookies. COOKIES 1 c. butter 1 c. powdered sugar 1/4 c. white sugar 1 egg 1 tsp. vanilla 2 1/2 c. ﬂour 1 tsp. soda 1 tsp. cream of tartar Cream together the butter and sugars until ﬂuffy. Add egg and vanilla. Stir in dry ingredients until combined. DO NOT ADD MORE FLOUR. Roll into 1.5” balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Dip bottom of a glass in sugar and press cookies down slightly. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Cool. Makes about 3 dozen cookies. BUTTERCREAM FROSTING 5 c. powdered sugar 6 Tbsp. butter, softened 1.5 tsp vanilla Pinch of salt 3-4 Tbsp. milk Green and red food coloring Combine ingredients until smooth with a medium consistency. Stir green food coloring into approx. 2/3 of the frosting for the wreath. Stir red food coloring into the remaining 1/3 of the frosting for the bows. For the green wreath: Using a cake decorator with an open star tip, frost around the edge of the cookie. For the red bow: Using a cake decorator with a leaf-tip, create the left half of bow by writing the number “7” and then do a backwards number “7” slightly overtop for the right half of the bow, TIPS: For easier handling, freeze cookies before frosting. If you prefer a simpler design, the open star tip can be used to create holly berries on the green wreath rather than a bow.

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Have a safe and joyful holiday!

FILLING 2 cans (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk 3- 8 oz. pkgs cream cheese softened 3 small boxes instant coconut cream pudding 1 ½ c. water 2 c. coconut 2- 8 oz. cool whip TOPPING 8 oz. cool whip (more if you like) 1 c. coconut (toasted if you want) Cream sweetened condensed milk and cream cheese. Add pudding, water and 2 c. coconut. Fold in cool whip, pour in prepared crusts. Spread with cool whip and toasted coconut. Chill.

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But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you. You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” – Luke 2: 10-12 Serving You Since 1898 | www.newalbinsavingsbank.com 118 Main St. NE, New Albin, IA • 563-544-4214 • 1-888-689-1898

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Sausage Breakfast Braid

Clara (4) and Emma (1) Chargo, children of Danielle and John Chargo of Lisbon, and grandchildren of Dave and Dianne Ameling of Ossian.

Linda Meyer, Spring Grove

INGREDIENTS 3/4 lb. bulk pork sausage 1 small onion, chopped 1/4 c. chopped celery 1/4 c. chopped green pepper 3 garlic cloves, minced 4 oz. cream cheese cubed 2 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley 1 Pillsbury Crescent Dough Sheet (or 8 oz tube crescent rolls) 1 large egg, lightly beaten DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350. In large skillet, cook the first five ingredients over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink & vegetables are tender, breaking up sausage into crumbles. Drain. Add cream cheese & parsley, cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted. 2. Unroll dough sheet onto greased baking sheet. Roll into 12x10 inch rectangle. (If using crescent rolls rather than dough sheet, press perforations to seal.) Spoon sausage mixture down center of rectangle. On each long side, cut 3/4” wide strips into center. Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling; seal ends. Brush with beaten egg. 3. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Kenley (8), Rylen (4) and Hayes (1), children of Dan and Keegan Luzum of Decorah, and grandchildren of Dennis and Jeanne Luzum, Anne Kriener, and Darryl and Karen Frana.

Jon Ameling, son of Dave and Dianne Ameling, visiting home from Han Oi, Vietnam.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Throughout the year we accept seasonal, clean ready to wear clothes and shoes for the whole family and usable home items. We appreciate your kindness to us in the many items you donate. We will try to do you proud with what you donate. All proceeds from the store stay in the local community. Many thanks from your volunteers at the St. Pat’s Thrift Store.

Father Moser & Marilyn, Manager

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Samuel Archer (8) of Decorah.

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MIX 1 ½ sticks margarine, melted 2 ½ c. crushed graham crackers Mix & add: 1 ¾ c. powdered sugar 1 lb. chunky peanut butter (I use a whole jar, 16.3 oz) 2 c. coconut Chill 3 hours or overnight. Make into balls (approximately 70)

Happy Holidays!

MELT 1 6 oz. Package butterscotch or chocolate chips ½ stick grated parafﬁn wax Dip balls in chocolate and wax and drop on wax paper. I make some with butterscotch and some with chocolate chips. Both are delicious!

Hadley and Maya Gronna. Daughters of Ryan and Laura Gronna, granddaughters of Dave and Lynn Fadness, Jim Berg and great granddaughter of Belva Fadness, all of Decorah.

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RIDGEWAY BRANCH: First row (l-r): Alex McCabe, Tammy Henderson, Cody Carolan. Back row (l-r): Diane Schick, Kim Schmelzer, Brenda Blaess, Molly Tweten.

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Merry Christmas

& Happy New Year Thank You to all of our valued customers for your support and patronage over the years. We look forward to many more years of serving you.

Karlie Ihde (3).

Karsen Ihde (11 months), enjoys a hot cocoa bath! Karsen and Karlie are the children of Kyle and Kelsey Ihde of Decorah, and grandchildren of Josh and Nicol Bjork and Kevin and Tammy Ihde.

Celia (2) and Shane (9 months) Ferguson and Gage (5), Cooper (3 months) and Millie (2) Buddenberg, children of Seth and Cassidy Ferguson and Chanse and Michelle Buddenberg, all of Decorah. Grandparents include: Bruce and Julie Buddenberg of Decorah, Boyd and Karen Ferguson of Vinton, and Greg and Kathy Vonachen of Glen Ellyn, Ill.

Mabel Flowers & Gifts Available for funerals if needed

Mark’s Jewelry Since 1946

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Happy Holidays!

The friendship of those who we serve is the foundation of our business. We wish you a joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year.

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Nova (1) and Drew Peterson (2 1/2), children of Andrew and Monica Peterson of Decorah, and grandchildren of Curt Peterson, Jennifer Peterson and Melanie Malila.

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We appreciate your patronage and look forward to serving you next year! – Craig, Sarah, Caleb, Isabel, Camrin & Chloe Chyle

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Jackson (4) and Colton Smorstad (4) of Decorah, children of Carl and Kendra Smorstad, and grandchildren of Betty Berendzen and Gary and Deb Smorstad.

Festive Pork Egg Roll in a Bowl

Amber Uhlenhake, Ossian INGREDIENTS 1 lb ground beef or pork 1 teaspoon minced garlic 14 ounces shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, or liquid aminos 1 teaspoon ground ginger 2 teaspoons sriracha 1 whole egg 1 tablespoon sesame oil 2 tablespoons sliced green onions DIRECTIONS In a large skillet, brown the pork or beef until no longer pink. Add the garlic and sautee for 30 seconds. Add the cabbage/coleslaw, soy sauce, ginger, and sautee until desired tenderness. You can add a little water if you need more liquid to sautee the coleslaw down. Make a well in the center of the skillet and add the egg. Scramble until done over low heat. Stir in Sriracha. Drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle with green onions. Add additional soy sauce and Sriracha if desired.

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We wish to say Thank You and Best Wishes for the holidays and a Happy New Year! Front row: Destyn, Laura, Nicole, Mary, Nicki and Lori. Back row: Jessie, Lori, Suzy, Renee, Cassie, Dr. Schwartz, BreeAnna, Emily and Dr. Klocke. Not pictured: Beth and Hannah.

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Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful Holiday and a Happy New Year!

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Hannah (5), Donald (4), Elijah (2) and Katelyn (6 months) Rausch, children of Eric and Rebecca Rausch of Fort Atkinson, and grandchildren of Dennis and Carolyn Rausch and Gary and Nancy Cuvelier.

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Happy Holidays WISHING YOU ALL A JOYOUS HOLIDAY SEASON WITH PEACE & CHEER IN THE NEW YEAR!

Chase and Cha nce Hopp, child ren of Nick and Carol Hopp of Decor ah, and grandchildren of Kim and Lynn H opp of New Hampton and Greg and Roz Weis of Decorah.

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HOLIDAY GREETINGS 2 23

Ethin, Nora, and Noah Tim p are the children of Mirand a Quandahl and Brende n Timp of Calmar. Grandparents are Tracy Quandahl ,Castalia; Julie Quandahl , Waterloo; and Harvey and Clarice Timp, Calmar.

Dear Santa, Please, I want a blanket, candle, art box, toys. Thank You, Kelly Collin Dear Santa, Eli wants a vacuum, monster truck, a box and a game. Dear Santa, My Christmas list includes a phone, new water bottle, new shoes, Mickey Mouse and a watch. Love, Sawyer Dear Santa, This is what I would like for Christmas: Iphone 11, bead spinner, 20,000 clay beads bracelet making kit, Puddy, Slime, Kinetic Sand, Nerf Gun, Pink Gumball Machine, Gumballs, Stitch Croc charms, Stitch LED lamp. Thank you, Santa. Love, Bridget S. Meyer Dear SAnta, I am 6 years old. This year I have been nice. For Christmas I would like: a makeup table, a FIngerling, makeup and a Santa toy. Thank you Santa! From, Evelyn

Dear Santa, Donald wants a wrecking ball, loader, track loader (tiny), crane, monster truck, fire truck, water bottle, steamroller, dinosaur, little excavator with removable tracks, tile plow, motorcycle, remote control can (like Brady has), boxes, fast truck, snowglobe, glow sticks, farm animals, tractor, plow, farm hat, John Deere, scraper, baler with 5 yellow bales, sprayer, manure spreader, fence, bull cow, combine, trailer, hay cutter. Dear Santa, I would like makeup, a Muffin Man, fruit snacks and loud toys. Love, Etta, 2 Dear Santa, FOr Christmas I would like books, a big dump truck, a car to drive and fruit pouches. My sister would like a big dump truck, new books, ketchup and a robot. -Kate (& Ella) Dear Santa, I would like a basketball, baseball and snacks. Love, Ames Dear Santa, My Christmas list: beads, headphones and hoverboard. Love, Londyn, 4

Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a ktchen set, robot, rocketship, Buzz Lightyear and a helicopter. Love, Oliver Hi Santa, I am three years old and for Dear Santa, Christmas I would like an My name is Ellie, I am four years Elsa Castle, a Furby, unicorn old. This year I have been nice. squishmallow, dominoes and Elsa FOr Christmas I would like: a and Anna dolls. Barbie, purse, monkey, an LOL I love you. house and makeup. -Everly, 4 Thank you SAnta! From, Ellie

Pumpkin Roll

INGREDIENTS 3 eggs 1 tsp. baking powder 1 c. sugar 2 tsp. cinnamon 2/3 c. pumpkin 1 tsp. ginger 1 tsp. lemon juice ½ tsp. nutmeg

Paulette Darling, Decorah ¾ c. ﬂour ½ tsp. salt

FILLING: 6 oz. cream cheese, room temperature 1 c. powdered sugar 4 Tbsp. butter, softened ½ tsp. vanilla

DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 375. Beat eggs on high for 15 minutes. While beating, add the sugar, pumpkin and lemon juice. Sift the dry ingredients together and fold into egg mixture. Prepare jellyroll pan by greasing. Line with waxed paper and ﬂip over so both sides are greased. Pour batter on waxed paper. Bake for 15 minutes. Turn out onto a towel that has been sprinkled with powdered sugar. Remove waxed paper. Roll up with the towel and cool on a rack. Cream the cheese and butter together. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla. Unroll the roll and spread with the ﬁlling. Reroll and wrap in waxed paper, then in aluminum foil. Freeze. When ready to serve, remove aluminum foil and waxed paper. Cut into slices. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Graham (2) and Jack (4), children of Kurt and Melissa Hageman of Decorah, and grandchildren of Randy and Mary Brincks of Ossian and Brian and Julia Hageman of Decorah.

Peyton Hoste (2), child of Zak and Brandi Hoste.

Cheery Little Cheesecake Desserts Dianne Ameling, Ossian

INGREDIENTS Vanilla wafers 2 (8oz.) pkg cream cheese ¾ c. sugar 3 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 1 can cherry pie filling or flavor you desire DIRECTIONS Place one vanilla wafer in a foil cupcake liner flat side down in cupcake pans. Mix cream cheese, sugar, eggs and vanilla with your mixer until smooth. Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until set. Top with a spoonful of cherry pie filling. If you wish, you can drop some chocolate chips in the batter instead of pie filling. Never have leftovers! Yield: 24 cheesecakes.

The Best Scalloped Potato Recipe A great way to use leftover holiday ham! Lisa Friedrichsen, Waukon INGREDIENTS 1/2 c. butter 1/2 c. ﬂour 2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 3 c. milk 3 c. cooked ham 1 large green pepper chopped 1 large onion chopped 1/2 c. cheddar cheese (or more) 5 c. sliced potatoes

DIRECTIONS 1. Melt butter, low heat. Blend in ﬂour, salt and pepper. 2. Cook, stirring constantly, remove from heat and stir in milk. 3. Return to heat, cook until thick and bubbly. 4. Fold in ham, onion, green pepper and cheese. Pour over potatoes in large bowl. 5. Mix and bake in greased pan, cover with foil. 6. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. 7. Uncover and continue baking for 1 hour. 8. Let rest, serve.

Christmas Cutout Cookies Sherry Bouska, Spillville INGREDIENTS 1 c. butter 1/2 c. Crisco 1 c. sugar 1 c. powered sugar 2 tsp. vanilla 2 eggs 4 1/2 c. ﬂour 1 1/2 tsp. Cream of Tartar 2 tsp. baking soda DIRECTIONS Sift ﬂour, cream of tarter, and soda. Set aside. Cream butter and Crisco. Add sugars. Mix well. Add vanilla and eggs. Mix, all the dry ingredients. Beat till well incorporated. On kitchen counter dust with powered sugar. Take about half of dough and roll till 1/4 inch thick. Cut into desired shapes. Place on parchment lined cookie sheets and bake 350 degree oven 7-8 minutes. Continue rolling and cutting till dough is gone, using powered sugar. When cookies are cooled frost with the following frosting. FROSTING 4 c. powered sugar 1/3 c. Crisco 1/2 tsp. Cream of Tartar 1/2 tsp. almond extract 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1/4 c. water Food coloring (optional) Mix well. Frost cookies, sprinkle with assorted sprinkles. If frosting becomes too thick, thin with a small amount of water.

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HOLIDAY GREETINGS 2 23 Ginger Molasses Sandwich Cookies with Eggnog Frosting Brinley (11), Lewis (7), Wi lliam (3) and Eloise (9), chi ldren of Justin and Karla Lechtenbe rg of Calmar, and grandchild ren of Al Lechtenberg, LeRoy and De anna McClintock, and the late Virlis McClintock all of Decorah.

child of Brittany and Jacob Leroy Holst (10 months), grandchild of Mark and Holst of Kellogg, Minn., and , and the late Milfred and Cathy Nelson, David Lensch Joan Nelson, all of Decorah.

Orvalene Ruen-Rolfe (6) of Decorah.

Brayden (13), Landon (12) Raelyn (9), children of Joe and Lisa Perry of Gilbertville, grandchildren of Leon and Bernice Kipp of Fort Atkinson, John and Kim Perry of LaPorte City and Jody and Rick Snyder of Kingman, Ariz., and great-grandchildren of Pete Christensen of Waterloo.

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INSTRUCTIONS In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda and salt. Set aside. In a separate large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat together the butter and brown sugar on medium speed until no lumps remain. Add in the egg, egg yolk, vanilla and molasses, and continue beating until well combined. Turn the mixer down to low, and slowly beat in the flour mixture until everything is combined. Turn off the mixer, and scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary. Cover the bowl with cling wrap and refrigerate for three minutes or up to 24 hours. When ready to bake, take the dough out of the fridge. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. If the dough has been chilling for over two hours, allow it to sit at room temperature for about 2 minutes. Form the dough into cookie balls about 1.5 Tbsp. in size. I recommend using a cookie scoop for this. Roll in granulated/turbinado sugar. Place the dough balls two inches apart on the lined cookie sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes until the tops are just set. Allow to cool on the tray for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to continue cooling. While the cookies are cooling, make the eggnog frosting. In a medium bowl, beat the butter on medium-speed until baby well-softened. Beat in the icing sugar about ½ cup at a time Amy Lukas of Amana, and Sharon Kleve of Calmar, until two cups have been beaten in. Add in the eggnog 1 Jesus. Tbsp. at a time and optional rum extract. Add in a little extra powdered sugar or eggnog as necessary until the desired sweetness and consistency are reached. The frosting should be smooth enough to spread. Then get to work sandwiching the cookies. Frost the bottom of one cookie with about 1 Tbsp. frosting, then place a second cookie on top. You’ll end up with about 16-18 Tbsp. sandwiches total. I put 1 tsp. of nutmeg in frosting. Instead of rolling the cookies in sugar, I use snowflake stencils to put on top with a dusting of powdered sugar.

Christmas Jingle Bell Cookies Kerri Blackstad, Spring Grove

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INGREDIENTS 2 c. elbow macaroni 1 lb. ground beef 1 medium onion ½ to 1 tsp. garlic powder salt and pepper to taste 1 can pizza sauce 2 tsp. Italian seasoning green pepper, chopped (optional) 1 small can mushrooms pepperoni 8 oz. mozzarella cheese

Becky Neuzil, Calmar

INSTRUCTIONS Place cooked macaroni in 7 1/2 x 12” casserole dish. Brown ground beef with onion, garlic powder, salt & pepper. Mix in Italian seasoning, green pepper and pizza sauce. Place mixture over macaroni. Top with mushrooms & pepperoni. Spread cheese over all. Cover with tin foil for 15 minutes in 350 oven. Bake another 15 minutes uncovered.

INGREDIENTS/INSTRUCTIONS 1 ½ sticks soft butter 3 eggs 1 ½ tsp. vanilla Then add 1 ½ c. brown sugar. Stir well. Then add 1 ½ tsp. baking soda and 2 ½ c. ﬂour Once you got a good dough base, add: 1 ½ c. red cherries 1 ½ c. semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 c. green cherries 1 c. white chocolate chips 1 c. chopped walnuts 1 c. almonds 1 c. dates Mix will be very thick. Drop 2” apart. Bake 12-13 minutes until golden brown. Cool. Store until Christmas Celebrations. A big favorite. They won’t last long at all.

Shepherds Pie

Since this uses mashed potatoes it is a great one to use during the holidays. Elise Mulllen, Decorah IN A LARGE ADD SKILLET: 2 Tbsp. tomato paste 2 Tbsp. Olive oil 1 Tbsp. rosemary Yellow onion diced 2 tsp. thyme Carrot diced 3 Tbsp. ﬂour Hamburger Then add 1 1/2 c. beef stock. Brown hamburger Add 2 c. cooked green beans. Pour with carrots and into a casserole. onion. Top with mashed potato’s leftover from the holidays. Bake at 350 for 2030 minutes.

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INGREDIENTS 1 lb. white almond bark 12 oz. REAL chocolate chips 1/8 to 1/4 bar parafﬁn wax grated 1 lb. or more salted Spanish peanuts

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DIRECTIONS Place pecans on the bottom of angel cake pan. Put rolls on top of pecans. Sprinkle pudding mix on top of rolls. Melt butter and mix in sugar and cinnamon. Pour mixture on top of rolls. Leave out on counter covered with a towel overnight. Bake at 375 for 30 minutes the next morning.

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