June 22, 2023 Public Opinion by Driftless Multimedia

Thursday, June 22, 2023

Vol. 158, Issue 25

Decorah, Iowa 52101

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June 19-25 is Pollinator Week

‘Hunchback of Notre Dame’ opens today

Visit Decorah City Prairie and Butterfly Garden to celebrate all things pollinator Visitors can stroll the Butterfly Garden and learn the growth habits of flowers and grasses they may be interested in trying in their own landscape. Pictured here among the many specimen plots is Golden Alexander. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Samantha Ludeking) Summer has officially begun and the City Prairie and Butterfly Garden are both starting to show off their colors. A prairie is a wonderful place to visit multiple times each season, as something different comes into bloom every week. If folks get to the butterfly garden quickly, they may still have a chance to see the Prairie Smoke “smoking” as it has already gone to seed. Another early bloomer is Golden Alexander which holds its yellow color after it fades. The Blue-eyed Grass was early and is now done blooming, while the Spiderwort, Foxglove Beardtongue, Blue Flag Iris and Canada Anemone are in full force. Just starting this week, one can find Pale Purple Coneflower, White Indigo and Wild Quinine.

Quasimodo, in center played by Gabe Twedt, is pictured with his parents Florika, played by Jenny White and Jehan, played by Carston Krieg. (Driftless Multimedia photos by Roz Weis)

New Minowa Players performances of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” begin today Thursday, June 22, at the Decorah High School Auditorium. Show dates are Thursday-Saturday, June 22, 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, June 25, at 2 p.m. Tickets are available in advance online at newminowaplayers.ludus.com; or June 19-24, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the at Decorah High School ticket ofﬁce. TOP LEFT- Gabe Twedt has been cast in the role of Quasimodo. TOP RIGHT- Claude Frollo, played by Matt Spencer, is pictured with priests Libby Phillips, Rick Scheffert, Erik Johnson, Alex Rosenow, Carston Krieg and David Mendez. ABOVE- Esmeralda and parishioners: Mikayla Hiner, Alison Blake, Emily Schmidt, Elise Bennett, Karen Esterl, Rachel Breitenbach-Dirks, Camille Dahlquist, Erin Schrader, Julia Schwarz, David Mendez, June Breitenbach-Dirks, Rick Scheffert, Carston Krieg, Libby Phillips, Kristina Burroughs.

Prairie plants have tremendous root systems and are adapted to survive low rainfall, drying winds and fire. Many home gardeners have begun to use prairie flowers in their landscaping because once established, they require little care. Despite the dry spring and early summer in Decorah, the prairie and butterfly garden plants look great! The Butterfly Garden is a place where visitors can come to see individual specimen plots and learn the growth habits of flowers and grasses they may be interested in trying in their own landscape. This year there will be highlights as

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Decorah Schools renew agreement for Canvas Learning Management System By Roz Weis Decorah Community School District (DCSD) Board of Directors approved renewal of the Canvas Learning Management System cloud subscription for $47,246.40 during a special meeting Monday night. A portion of the expenditure ($29,616.40) is covered by the eLearning grant funds made available from the state. The eLearning grant in the final year of a five-year commitment. The district’s final cost for the one-year Canvas LMS subscription renewal is $17,630.40. District Technology and Information Services Director Shawn Gordon informed the board about the Canvas platform, which is designed for

students in grades K-12 for information sharing, instruction support, online learning and more. The Canvas cloud system is used by many school districts throughout Iowa, at community colleges and at Iowa State University and the University of Iowa. “Since it’s the last year of the grant,” Gordon said, “we are lobbying for the state to cover more than they covered in previous years.” After discussion, board members voted unanimously to approve the expenditure. The meeting concluded with several hours of board self-evaluation discussion led by Tammi Drawbaugh, Board Development Director from the Iowa Association of School Boards.

Supervisors cover a wide swath of topics Monday Winneshiek P&Z resource survey Visit us online - www.decorahnewspapers.com By Kate Klimesh

The Winneshiek County Supervisors discussed a variety of topics at their Monday, June 19, regular meeting. A public hearing was set for July 10, at 9:30 a.m., regarding the vacation of the portion of road leading to the previous Ridgeway Lutheran Church Parsonage, now being sold to a private seller. The portion of the road was kept as county property while the parsonage was in use by the church. The road can now be vacated and turned over to the adjacent private property owners and put back on the tax rolls. Road project updates Interim County Engineer Isaac Wiltgen reported that the 175th Street repaving project near Calmar was nearing its end, with painting of the road planned for this week and the road reopened to through trafﬁc. He noted they would continue to work on a bit of seeding yet to be done, but that the 175th Street project had gone quickly and smoothly. The Bridge 237 on 210th Street still needs a guard rail installed before being opened to public trafﬁc. Bridge 317 on Wren Valley Road had the railcars set last week, with

ﬁnal project tasks to be completed in a couple of weeks in the bridge replacement project. Once landowners sign off on the right of way and retracement, the county will move on initiating vacation of the road. Wiltgen noted once the road crews ﬁnish the shouldering on W14 following a box culvert installation, they would be moving to the Frankville Road to replace some concrete pipe there this summer.

Townline Road discussion In other business, resident Rhonda Olsgard brought a petition to the board with 60 signatures of landowners and residents who travel Townline Road. The petition was requesting the supervisors reinstate Townline Road into the five-year plan for hard surfacing, as it was included for completion 20 years ago. Olsgard reported that dust control efforts have been fruitless this year, and submitted an email from Zach Wegmann of NEIA Dust Control detailing the condition of the road which, “makes it very difficult to establish an effective dust control treatment without the use of extreme quantities of product. The high level of fine dust in combination with a large amount of traffic

makes it very difficult to establish effective Dust Control.” Wegmann added later that with the amount of money and resources it would take to establish dust control, “it would make more sense to have the road paved.” Olsgard noted any rock applied to Townline Road is short-lived due to the large vehicles, trucks and farm equipment that travel the road and use it as a shortcut between Highway 52 and Middle Calmar Road – traffic she reported “on some days it can be non-stop.” Olsgard also reported the dust control reapplied last week was already faltering within a few days, with the fine dust from the road’s surface once again creating safety concerns for vehicles on the road. Wiltgen agreed with Olsgard’s assessment. “All the statements and concerns stated are legit. It’s just a matter of money.” Wiltgen also noted it would take complex regrading of the road, with one to two years of work before the road was ready to pave, if the project moved forward. Previous estimates of simply grading Townline Road, just west of Middle Calmar Road, were upwards of $800,000 due to the road’s steep hills and valleys. This led to concerns with existing landowners’

driveways meeting up with the new road and grade. Supervisor Shirley Vermace noted, “We can discuss it, but not without a new engineer in place. And we’d have to kick another project off the approved ﬁve-year plan for 2024.” Supervisor Dan Langreck added, “All the Farm to Market funds were spent in the current plan, so there’s no new funding for another project that won’t mean removing another project.” Supervisor Mark Vick added, “Gravel roads are cheaper to maintain, and it’s usually been the cost of the repaving project has put the dollars we have focused on maintaining the roads that are already paved, which we can’t even do that as well as we’d like.” Winneshiek County has not paved a gravel road to hard surface in 20 years, according to Auditor Ben Steines. More discussion on the matter will be held at future meetings.

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Winneshiek County residents should watch their mailboxes over the next week for a survey coming from the Winneshiek County Planning & Zoning Commission. The commission is seeking public perspectives on natural and historic resources in the county, and a random sample of 2,200 registered voters will be receiving an envelope addressed from Winneshiek County Zoning which contains a questionnaire to ﬁll out and return. The survey is a continuation of a project which began with a series of ﬁve open community meetings throughout the county in the fall of 2022. Meetings were focused on asking residents to identify the natural and historic resources they most value and want to protect. The coming survey builds on those meetings to ask a broader group of people to evaluate their priorities for key resources emerging from those meetings, including water, farmland and historic sites. The results of the project will be shared with the public and with the county and may inform future land-use decisions in the county. Any Winneshiek County resident that would like to complete the survey but does not receive a paper copy in the mail in the next week can choose to participate through an online survey which will be made available after the initial mailings go out. Those with questions about the survey can contact project coordinator Rachel Brummel at winneshiekresources@gmail.com or 563-387-1778.

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St. Benedict School participants in the 2023 National History Day state-level event included (front, l-r) Ray Hayek, Bennett Coppola, Vivian Searcy, Jalen Klees, Nessa Kane; (back) Molly Kuehner, Maggie Gavle, Kalin Harman, Lucas Weigle, Roman Remington, Gage Hartley, Gracie Tangen, Bill Fullhart, Rex LaFrentz, Willow Blair, Audrey Essa, Gabe Monroe, Carlton Nordschow, Dawson Irons, Andy Carolan, Brinlee Courtney, Margaret Hahn, William Kruse and Eden Northup. (submitted photos)

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Sixty-two Iowa students took top honors at the National History Day in Iowa contest and will advance to the national contest at the University of Maryland, College Park, Md. The state contest, held in April at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, featured 498 tough competitors including several students from Decorah schools. Finalists traveled to Maryland June 11-15 where they compet-

ed in the National History Day national contest against nearly 3,000 students from the United States and around the world. “National History Day is a year-long academic program that gives students an opportunity to learn about history and develop skills that will last a lifetime,” said State Historical Society of Iowa Administrator Susan Kloewer. “We congratulate our state winners and wish them well as they represent Iowa at the national contest.” National History Day challenges students to research, develop and present papers, exhibits, documentaries, websites and performances about historical topics related to an annual theme. This year’s theme is “Frontiers in History: People, Places, Ideas.”

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chool Assistance Program, Decorah Middle School and St. Benedict School of Decorah. Decorah Home School Assistance Program (HSAP) student Eva Kriemelmeyer received first place in the junior (grades 6-8) individual performance category for her performance titled “Marie Curie: Frontiers in Radioactivity.” From Decorah Middle School, Jayden Lundtvedt qualified with her exhibit titled “Valentina Tereshkova: Frontier in Female Cosmonautics,” and Naomi Kutz qualified with her website titled “Jane Bolin: Leading the Frontier for Equality in Law.” St. Benedict School was represented by four students at the National History Day finals. The advancing teams of Vivian Searcy and Margaret Hahn with their performance titled “Hedy Lamarr and the Secret Communications System: Technology That Revolutionized Wireless Communications,” and Kalin

Harman and Rex LaFrentz with their documentary: “Pasteurization: Reshaping the Dairy Industry.” Other St. Benedict ﬁnalists included: Bill Fullhart and William Kruse for their website, “The Rural Electriﬁcation Act of 1936 – A New Electrical Frontier;” Carlton Nordschow and Eden Northrup for their website “Mayo Clinic: A Disaster’s Answer to Medical Excellence;” Andy Carolan and Gabe Monroe for their exhibit called “The Remarkable Agricultural Frontier of Seed Cornand;” and Jalen Klees and Bennett Coppola for their documentary “Jackie Robinson: The Frontier of African-Americans in Professional Baseball.” Those receiving special awards at the state competition were Vivian Searcy and Margaret Hahn, Military History Award; and Kalin Harman and Rex LaFrentz, Agriculture History Award.

Area Veterans receive Quilts of Valor

The Decorah Quilts of Valor #541 awarded six area Veterans with Quilts of Valor on Memorial Day at the All Vets Club in Decorah. Recipients of the quilts were front (l-r): Laurie Nordstrom, Daniel Kirkeby, Don Heying and Lynn Hageman. Back: Matt Tapscott and Jon Cox. The mission of the Quilts of Valor, a 501(c)3, is to cover service members and Veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor. To nominate a Veteran, contact Julie Lukes at 563-562-3511.

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certain flowers come into bloom. There are also signs focusing on specific butterflies that might be found in the garden. The city has an Adopt-a-Plant Program and is always looking for more volunteers to help maintain the flower plots. Volunteers meet every Tuesday morning May to October, 9-11 a.m., to care for the Butterfly Garden specimen plots. As the days get warmer, some volunteers meet 8-10 a.m., to beat the heat, or choose other

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times that better ﬁt their schedule. Those who like to garden, or wish to learn more about the native prairie plants, spend time with others who enjoy plants or want to contribute to the City Prairie and Butterﬂy Garden, are welcome to show up any Tuesday to join in. For more information, contact Decorah Parks and Recreation at 563-382-4158.

A view of the Decorah Butterﬂy Garden towards the east. The city has is always looking for more volunteers to help maintain the ﬂower plots. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Samantha Ludeking)

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For the Record . . .

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For the Record is part of a series of informational articles aimed at helping clarify some of the hot-topic issues currently facing the area.

In this issue, we hear from Winneshiek County Sheriff Dan Marx, whose response defines the stance of the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office regarding a recent event that traveled through the county. The following is from Sheriff Marx. –––––––––– The following is in response to numerous accusations and attacks that WMT radio has been waging against me and my office on multiple media and social media platforms. WMT Radio out of Cedar Rapids sponsors and hosts an annual “Tractorcade” event. WMT (branch of iHeart Media Incorporated out of New York, NY) is a large private for-profit business. The $150 entry fee plus additional costs, that go directly to the coffers of WMT/ iHeart Media is charged to each participant wishing to participate. Furthermore, there are multiple businesses and corporations that sponsor the event and that WMT profits from. WMT has been sponsoring this event for many years. During this time, they have successfully been able to get publicly-funded law enforcement agencies to go along with providing private security functions, such as shutting down highways and busy intersections to motorists, for

“If we were to start committing multiple deputies to every run/walk, ATV/UTV, horse, classic car, motorcycle, snowmobile, bicycle ride, etc., occurring nearly every week (or every day) somewhere in Winneshiek County, we will need to drastically increase our budget...”

Winneshiek County Sheriff Dan Marx their private event and subsequent personal profit. I respect the decisions that other agencies make. Every situation is unique and needs to be vetted as such. However, I am responsible and accountable to the taxpayers of Winneshiek County, and every decision is made with this in mind. Therefore, WMT has become quite upset with me and my office for not being willing to commit thousands of our citizen’s hard earned tax dollars to shutting down multiple roadways and intersections for hours on end (4 hours), thus making our motorists late for work, meetings and doctor’s appointments on the taxpayer’s dime. If we were to start committing multiple deputies (which would require paying out a significant amount of overtime) to every run/walk, ATV/UTV, horse, classic car, motorcycle, snowmobile, bicycle ride, etc. occurring nearly every week (or every day) somewhere in Winneshiek

County, we will need to drastically increase our budget and commit multiple deputies fulltime to these events. As I expressed to the organizers at WMT, I fully support them coming through our county and spending their time and money here, as I am a big proponent of tourism and the benefits it brings us. However, I am tasked with a responsibility to our citizens that their tax dollars are being utilized appropriately. Furthermore, I must be able to explain and back up everything we do. If we start providing services such as this for every private event, where does it end? We have to be prepared to finish whatever we start to ensure equity to all of our citizens, not just those with means, wealth or influence. We have been extremely busy investigating deaths, overdoses, drug abuse, sexual assaults, domestic assaults and multiple other crimes and life altering situations. We simply cannot justify diverting our already very limited resources to hours of traffic control for private for-profit events on the backs of the Winneshiek County tax-

Decorah drinking water protection public meeting June 27 The best way to assure economical, high-quality drinking water at the tap is to protect beautiful water sources. The Decorah Drinking Water Protection Planning Team invites local businesses, residents and the public to attend an informational presentation detailing the 2023 Decorah Water Resources Investigation Report – speciﬁc to the area that produces Decorah’s source water – given by Iowa Geological

Survey Hydrogeologist Greg Brennan. The presentation will be held Tuesday, June 27, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., in the Public Meeting Room in the basement of the Decorah Public Library. Attend via Zoom using the following information: https://us02web.zoom.us/ j/86961587908?pwd=UWJWL0RLZ1o1V0hBbThoaHNBaG84Zz09

Meeting ID: 869 6158 7908; Passcode: 237447 The Decorah Drinking Water Protection Planning Team was formed in 2022 to enhance the precious drinking water supply through viable assessments and strategic planning efforts. For more information, contact Becky Ohrtman, Iowa Water Quality Consulting, at Becky@waterqualityconsulting.com or call 515-314-4516.

payers. I reminded the organizers at WMT that tractors on the roadways are subject to our traffic laws just like every other motor vehicle on the roads, and if they were followed, they should not have any safety issues. I also assured them that if they ran into any specific safety concerns to give us a call, and we would gladly respond and assist them as appropriate and practical. Unfortunately, they were not satisfied with that answer and have decided to respond in this very misleading fashion. Furthermore, I had communicated my position well in advance to the organizers at WMT, so this in no way should have come as a surprise to them. The bottom line is that my decision was based on the guiding principles of the position I hold, and I stand behind it. ~ Sheriff Dan Marx Response A response was sent to Sheriff Marx from WMT Radio and posted on Facebook: “During Tractorcade earlier this week, some comments made by our staff members cast Sheriff Marx and the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office in a negative light. As a radio sta-

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Pictured are all Carrie Lee Elementary Noetic participants. Front row (l-r): Charlie Peterson, Alice Peterson and Team Winner Henry Moellers. Middle row: Sawyer Zoulek, Taylor Vick, McKenna Carson and Eva Butler. Back row: Carson Bateman, Easton Farley, Gray Bassford and Roxie Nichols. Not pictured: Viola Vrtis. (submitted photo)

4th Graders Excel at the Noetic Learning Math Contest

Twelve fourth-grade students from Carrie Lee Elementary Extended Learning Program competed in the Noetic Learning Math Contest this past spring. Henry Moellers was the team winner and also won a National Honor Roll title. The following students received National Honorable Mention, awarded to approximately the top 50 percent of participating Mathletes: Gray Bassford, Carson Bateman, Eva Butler, McKenna Carson, Easton Farley, Roxie Nichols, Alice Peterson, Charlie Peterson, Taylor Vick, Viola Vrtis and Sawyer Zoulek. All other students received a participation certiﬁcate for their great effort. Noetic Learning Math Contest is a national mathematics contest for elementary and mid-

Carrie Lee Elementary Noetic Challenge Team Winner and a National Honor Roll title Henry Moellers. (submitted photo)

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Obituaries

Keri Felke

Keri Felke, 46, of Decorah, died on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Gundersen Health Systems in La Crosse, Wis. God gifted the world with Keri Lyn Felke on May 9, 1977. He chose to take her home on Keri Felke June 7, 2023. Her impact will be felt for a long time. She completed the “Felke sisters” with Shelley and Kim. Their parents, Leon and Sandy (Snitker) were charged with raising these girls to the best of their abilities – not an easy task. Keri spent her early years growing up in the “ﬂats.” Many childhood friends were made in this area of Decorah at a time when things were easy. It was a great neighborhood to raise kids. Keri graduated from Thomas Robert’s High School in 1995. Keri started her restaurant career with her mother, Sandy, in 1997. They operated Burl’s Restaurant on Montgomery

Marilyn Wahlberg

Marilyn Ann Wahlberg, 93, of Decorah, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at her home in Decorah. She was born to Einar and Florence Pearson at Swedish Hospital in MinneapoMarilyn lis, Minn., on Wahlberg May 13, 1930. Marilyn and her younger brother, Allan, grew up spending many summers on their grandparent’s (Ma and Pa Berglund’s) farm in Milaca, Minn., and had great memories of their time throughout their younger years spending Sundays with their parents on outings, a rare time off for their father who normally worked 16-hour days at his sheet metal shop. Marilyn was a gifted pianist and accompanied her high school orchestra, many soloists, church choirs and high school musicals throughout her years. She was an amazing card player, baker, cook, active volunteer and friend to anyone she met.

Street in tandem with her sister, Kim, and brother-in-law, Mike Sims, operating the gas and convenience store SCS on the other side. Breakfast at Burl’s was legendary, as were their noon lunches. Keri’s work ethic as a young adult was impressive, a trait that would prove important through her life. She reconnected her love of softball and volleyball and joined the Eclips team. Many friends were made through this connection. When she and her mother sold Burl’s in 2002, Keri looked for work in a different direction: bookkeeper, office manager and golf course assistant manager. She was searching for her next passion. To fill her off time from the golf course in the winter she was asked to “fill in” as a temporary front desk person for her softball and volleyball team at Eclips. One thing led to another, and she joined the Eclips team as a full-time front desk person. Keri gave 110 percent. She managed the front desk, filled orders and cleaned. Still looking for that new passion, she enrolled in LaJames Cos-

metology School as a nail tech. She worked six hours a day, drove 90 minutes to school one way, studied for another six hours, graduated and became one of the ﬁrst licensed nail technicians in Decorah. If you ever experienced a manicure or pedicure from Keri, you know you had one of the best. Keri’s clients became friends and her co-workers became family. Another dream came true in May 2018. The Fireman’s Inn in Ridgeway came up for sale and the lure of the restaurant business called her back. With this new drive, Keri committed herself to making this venture a success. She also embraced her new community and what would, of course, become her new Fireman’s family. Again, her noon lunches, specialty dishes, pizza and pretzels became a new favorite in the surrounding areas. If Keri was cooking, there was nothing better. Keri worked hard to build her team. Constantly striving for perfection in service and entrees was Keri’s goal. Keri loved her Fireman’s patrons and family. Keri’s niece and nephews

were also a huge part of her world. Soccer and football games ﬁlled her spare time. She loved them unconditionally and being with them was her joy. Keri was a gift to all those who loved her. If there is a grill or pizza oven in heaven, you know she’s cooking for them all! Hopefully, there’s a side of ranch dressing. Those left to cherish her memory are her parents, Leon and Sandy Felke; sisters, Shelley (Kevin) Patten of Jane Lew, W.V., and Kimberly (Michael) Sims of Decorah; niece, Kaisha (Sarah) Benson of Minnetonka, Minn.; nephews: Kalob (Kendra) McCaffrey of Fairmont, W.V., and Gunnar and Archer Sims of Decorah; great nephews: Kane McCaffrey, Kullen McCaffrey and Brooks Benson. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 15, at Washington Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Decorah with Rev. Jennifer Edinger presiding. A memorial fund has been set up for Keri. Donations may be dropped off at any of the Kerndt Brothers Banks around the area.

Marilyn didn’t know a stranger and made everyone she met feel loved and special. Her recall of people and how she knew them was uncanny. Friendships/relationships were the number one priority in her life – if she learned of a friend in need or a cause for volunteers, she was the first in line to respond with her time, a casserole, or her incredible brownies or baked goods. Marilyn married Ray Wahlberg on March 18, 1950. They were married for 53 years and raised five children together starting in Richfield, Minn. Marilyn worked many different jobs throughout their early years to help put Ray through law school, then as a teacher’s aide in Kenyon, Minn., public schools while the kids were young, and in the Career Services Office (St. Olaf College) and the Alumni Office (Luther College) in later years. Marilyn amassed many friends in all the places she lived – Minneapolis, Richfield, Kenyon, Northfield and lastly Decorah. Always entertaining and hosting events, she was the epitome of the

“hostess with the mostest.” Marilyn was extremely proud of her Swedish heritage, something she attributed to pretty much any success, or question as to her longevity, in life. Her close connections with her family in Sweden have extended to the relationships her kids now have with their Swedish family. Anyone who met Marilyn would leave their encounter more often than not, knowing she was (proudly) 100 percent Swedish. Having mostly lived in predominantly Norwegian settlements throughout her life, she recently said, “But I like Norwegians too, they’ve been accepting of me.” Her family couldn’t agree more. Marilyn is survived by her brother Allan of Mansﬁeld, Mass.; sons: Randy (Pam), Brad (Rhonda), Tom (Beth) and John (Alice); daughter, Kathy;

grandchildren: Barry (Sarah), Brady (Emily), Jenna (Eivind), Anders, Nick, Taylor, Annika and Jackson; and great-grandchildren: Madison, Sterling, Beau and Bennett. Marilyn is preceded in death by her parents, sister-in-law Myrna Pearson and son-in-law Rob ‘Doc’ Fuqua. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 20, at First Lutheran Church in Decorah with Rev. Michael Wilker presiding. Burial will be at Holden Lutheran Church Cemetery in Kenyon, Minn., at a later date. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorials can be directed to either the Raymond E. and Marilyn Wahlberg Scholarship (Luther College), Pearson Memorial Scholarship (Luther College), First Lutheran Church, or WinnMed Hospice (Decorah).

Kathleen Myrah

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Caroline Louise Weis, age 86, of Decorah, Iowa, and Fort Myers, Florida passed away peacefully on February 13, 2023 in her Decorah home. Caroline was born March 27, 1936, to Gavin and Jo- Caroline Weis sephine Hjerleid of Decorah. She was baptized and conﬁrmed at Decorah Lutheran Church and graduated from Decorah High School in 1954. She then matriculated at the Lutheran Deaconess School of Nursing in Chicago, IL, graduated with an R.N. degree specializing in obstetrics, and became O.B. supervisor at a large hospital in Chicago. In the summer of 1965 Caroline moved back to Decorah and became the head of nursing at Decorah Hospitals. A few months later, Caroline met Jim Weis at Luther’s Homecoming weekend and were married on May 28, 1966. For the next 15 years, Caroline was director of nurses for Decorah Hospitals, during which time Jim’s and Caroline’s three children were born. The ﬁrst, Matthew, on July 25, 1970, followed by David on January 4, 1973, and lastly, Mary, on September 19, 1975. Soon after, she spent 15 years volunteering as nurse and health teacher at St. Benedict’s School. Caroline engaged herself in the intricate art of rosemaling. She had the privilege of working with Sigmund Aarseth, world-renowned artisan. She created many expertly-done works of art, most of which were given to friends and family to beautify their homes and special places. Caroline was active in several organizations. She led various ladies’ groups at St. Benedict’s Church, was a member of Beta Sigma Phi, and served as the ladies’ president at Oneota Golf and Country Club where she headed numerous committees. She also was active in bridge clubs. In addition, Caroline loved to

bake. Friends and family craved her chocolate chip cookies and her delicate Norwegian treats such as krumkake, rosettes and lefse, were among the favorites. Caroline was a talented piano player and played by ear. Hours upon hours of glorious music could be heard in her home. She loved gathering family around to sing while she accompanied. A treasured event was singing Christmas carols with the Hjerleid family. One of her favorite destinations was Fort Myers, FL where she and husband Jim acquired a home. They spent as many winters as possible in their tropical paradise. She is survived by her husband, James A. Weis, two sons, Matthew J. (Dawn) Weis of Decorah, David J. (Anne) Weis of Wauwatosa, Wis., one daughter Mary C. (Magnus) Hellmark of Örebro, Sweden, one brother, Homer A. (Renee) Hjerleid and sisters, Sandra (Carleton) Kittelson, and Betty Wilson, all of Decorah, two sisters-in-law, Liz (Gabe) Alvarado, Grass Valley, Cali. and JoAnn (Tom) Martindale, Santa Cruz, Cali. Caroline has ﬁve grandchildren, Kajsa Caroline and Annika Britt Hellmark of Örebro, Sweden and Sarah, Patrick and Nora Weis of Wauwatosa, Wis. Caroline was preceded in death by her parents Gavin and Josephine, sister-in-law Renee (Homer) Hjerleid, brothersin-law Carleton (Sandra) Kittelson, Tom (Lorraine) Weis, David P. Weis, Richard (Vernelle) Weis, Joseph (Patricia) Weis, sisters-in-law Shirley (Cyril) Murphy, Edina, Minn., Jeanenne (SNJM), Los Gatos, Cali., Sandra Weis, Decorah, father-in-law Alvin H. Weis and mother-in-law Pauline L. Weis, both of Decorah. Mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday, June 24, at 11 a.m., at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Decorah with Rev. Donald Hertges presiding. Burial will be in the St. Benedict Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the service on Saturday at the church. Helms Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Service Notices JUNE “JUNEBUG” VIOLET FREILINGER, 93, of Monona, died Friday, June 16, 2023, at Ossian Senior Hospice in Ossian. Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday, June 22, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Monona, with Rev. Martin Coolidge as Celebrant. Visitation was one hour before Mass at the church Thursday. Burial followed at St. Patrick Catholic Church Cemetery. LARRY LEE, 76 of Calmar, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 24, at 11 a.m., at Calmar Lutheran Church with Rev. Peter Kowitz ofﬁciating. Burial will be in St. Aloysius Catholic Cemetery in Calmar. Visitation will be Friday, June 23, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Calmar Lutheran Church and after 10 a.m. at the church on Saturday morning.

Data Bike to provide information on Winneshiek County Bike Trails Winneshiek County Conservation will be using the Iowa Data Bike to collect and record trail conditions on the county’s bike trails. The Data Bike is an electric bike equipped with sensors to read and record pavement roughness, cracks, bumps and more. In addition, the project will record trail conditions with photos using a GoPro Hero5 camera and capture Google Street View images using a GoPro Max 360 camera. This information will be used to create targeted maintenance strategies and to secure grant funding for trail maintenance and repairs. Local resident Ray Torresdal has volunteered to operate the Data Bike, riding more than 30 miles of the Prairie Farmer Recreational Trail, Trout Run Trail and Freeport Trail

in both directions. Torresdal is an avid cyclist who volunteers on the Trails of Winneshiek 28E Committee and served 10 years as the Winneshiek County Conservation Board Chair during the construction and paving of these trails. Torresdal reminded of the importance of the trails, “One of the less recognized beneﬁts of our trail system is the improved quality of life it affords our community as people utilize the trails, parks and recreation areas for both their physical and mental health, and well-being.” To learn more about the Iowa Data Bike, visit dmampo.org/ data-bike/. To learn more about the county trail system and to ﬁnd trail maps, visit www.winneshiekwild.com/park-trail. For more information, visit www.winneshiekwild.com or call 563-534-7145.

DHPC Historic Preservation Award Ceremony for Vesterheim and Depot Outlet The Decorah Historic Preservation Commission (DHPC) held an award celebration May 15 of Vesterheim Museum and The Depot Outlet at Vesterheim’s Painter Mill outdoor gathering space. DHPC Chair Mark Z. Muggli noted that historic preservation awards often celebrate individuals who have rehabilitated historic properties. “This year’s awards,” noted Muggli, “hint at the wide range of conditions necessary for effective historic preservation, including everything from generous funding to imaginative landscaping.” Vesterheim NorwegianAmerican Museum Vesterheim was recognized for its imaginative, publicly-accessible Heritage Park landscaping, which has reinvigorated the museum’s historic building collection. DHPC Vice Chair Hayley Jackson said, “Because of the new landscaping, Vesterheim’s Heritage Park now tells a more dramatic and coherent story about the immigrant experience. We are especially excited that the landscaping highlights the Dayton House’s unique architectural contribution to Decorah’s commercial district.” Vesterheim’s President/CEO Chris Johnson said, “On behalf of Vesterheim’s board, staff, and volunteers, I would like to

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From left: DHPC member Kathy Buzza, Depot Store Director Jessica O’Mara, Vesterheim President/CEO Chris Johnson and DHPC member Hayley Jackson. (submitted photo) express heartfelt appreciation to the Decorah Historic Preservation Commission for this award. Thanks also to DHPC for guidance during the planning of Vesterheim Heritage Park. Their feedback helped make it a stronger project.” The Depot Outlet The Depot Outlet was celebrated for its long-standing and wide-ranging support of local historic preservation – perhaps stimulated by its beginnings in its namesake, the 1888 Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul downtown train depot. DHPC member Kathy Buzza said, “The Depot is a unique Decorah institution. In addition to providing a recycling outlet for used goods, the Depot has been unwaveringly supportive of Winneshiek County’s many historically-focused organiza-

tions. We’re especially pleased to give this award during the Depot’s 50th year.” The Depot store director Jessica O’Mara expressed her appreciation for the DHPC award. “We are so happy that we have been able to provide support to Winneshiek County organizations for the past 50 years and look forward to continuing our support for the next 50!” The Decorah Historic Preservation Commission is a state-certiﬁed city board established in 2007 to promote the public’s educational and economic welfare through the recognition and enhancement of historic sites. A complete list of DHPC’s annual awards can be found at www.decorahia.org. For more information, contact historicpreservation@decorahia.org.

DHS Community Club gives to Helping Services

Members of Decorah High School’s Community Club take pride in ﬁnding ways to give back to the community, and senior leader Rorie Wiedow took the lead in organizing a fundraiser to do just that. Members sold frosted cookies provided by Kailynda Davis, Decorah graduate and owner of Kai’s Kreations in Cedar Rapids. As students purchased cookies to share with their classmates, they also voted for one of four local entities to receive the proﬁts of the fundraiser. The organization which received the most votes was Helping Services of Northeast Iowa, which also provides sup-

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Receiving the donation from the cookie sale is Carson Eggland (left), Executive Director of Helping Services of Northeast Iowa, and Ashley Havenstrite (right), Tobacco Prevention Specialist. Senior Rorie Wiedow, middle, organized the fundraiser. (submitted photo) port for the work Community Club does in the area of tobacco education and prevention.

Davis donated cookies to the project, resulting in all $195 going to Helping Services.

EIGHTY YEARS AGO: Each year a boy and girl from the senior class at Decorah High School are named “Representative Student” award winners. The honors this year go to Frederic Carlson, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Hjalmar Carlson, and to Patty Hanson, daughter of Mrs. Clare Hanson. …Local enforcement regarding keeping hogs within the Decorah city limits is being debated locally. Attorney H.F. Barthell and Gideon Seegmiller appeared before the Decorah City Council last week to debate the subject. …There is no question that the new rationing of meat and other foods, along with gasoline and more supplies, is very important to America in the war effort, and the public is happy to comply and cooperate. However, in some cases, it appears that sound common sense is forgotten and red tape takes its place. Locals are debating the rationing on an everyday basis. …Fresh cut roses – 79 cents per dozen at the Gamble’s Store in downtown Decorah.

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SEVENTY YEARS AGO: Work is progressing on that new Decorah Drive-In Theatre which is being erected on the former Carl L. Wennes property just off of the Freeport Blacktop at the junction of Highway No. 9 about 1 ½ miles southeast of Decorah. According to owner, Hod Engbertson, the opening date of the drive-in depends entirely upon the weather. …Tekippe’s is celebrating their 5th birthday in business here. Free: One Rinse Tub with every Maytag washer sold in the store. …Plans to erect a drive-in theatre on Highway 52 midway between Calmar and Decorah have been disclosed. According to tentative plans, the theatre will be constructed on the former Ed Wenthold property located about 4 ½ miles south of Decorah.

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At the dedication of the monument to the Precisionnaires Drum & Bugle Corps, over 60 former members attended to remember the accomplishment of the small town national caliber marching team originating from Osage. The corps performed several times in Decorah, and accepted members from the surrounding area over its 11-year history. (submitted photo)

Memorial monument erected in Osage for nationally-known marching music group Courtesy of Keith Richards Over 60 former members of the Precisionnaires Drum & Bugle Corps gathered in Osage last fall to dedicate a monument to their achievements. With funds donated by past members and full support from the City of Osage, a two-ton limestone marker was placed in Osage City Park in front of the Cedar Valley Complex. The main catalyst for the idea of a monument was Scott Lee, one of six boys who were members of the corps for all 11 years of its existence. At the dedication, Lee remarked that even 50 years later, “The experience of marching with Osage birthed a deep passion in all of us that doesn’t seem to die.” After talking to others, he felt it was time to commemorate their achievements and tell their

story. From 1965 to 1976 the Precisionnaires put Osage and all of northern Iowa on the map, going from a ragtag group of 35 little boys to a co-ed unit that competed nationally against the best corps of the era. Osage was one of the smallest towns in North America to sponsor a national championship caliber drum corps. Although their numbers were smaller and members were mostly younger (12 to 20 years old) than the other top corps, they held their own from 1973 until 1976, ﬁnishing as high as 14th place in the national championships in 1975. At the dedication ceremony, many members stated that they didn’t realize what they had achieved at the time and how much the corps had impacted so many people. Lori (Rosendahl) Fox said, “I didn’t realize ‘til I got older how important [the corps] was,

how it built my discipline, my ethics, my work ethics, all of that. It made me who I am.” She now realizes that “it really was quite the impact for everybody, not just the people who were in corps, but the whole town, even surrounding towns.” In their later years, the corps added members from other towns in north and central Iowa including Riceville, Greene, Decorah, Lake Mills, St. Ansgar, Nora Springs, Dows, State Center and Waterloo, as well as a few kids from Austin and Minneapolis, Minn. Along with the memorial monument, a group of corps alumni have created a wall display at the local American Legion Hall where the corps was ﬁrst formed and are in the process of publishing a historical book that will be available in early 2023. For more information, contact Scott Lee at slee.edu3@gmail. com or call 651-426-1564.

SIXTY YEARS AGO: The Decorah Park Commission recently completed another step towards improving the park system here when the winding road into Palisades Park was blacktopped and oiled. Cost for the project - $5,000. Work on the Palisades resurfacing project was completed in a 10-day period. Many motorists had not traveled on the park road because of dust and the bumpy, rough road conditions. …Work on Decorah’s new elementary school is progressing

rapidly, and an outline of the new building now rises against the skyline just across the street from the Thomas Roberts Building.

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FIFTY YEARS AGO: Nancy McClintock and Carlene Fisher recently demonstrated the popular food trend “beef fondue” at Fareway in downtown Decorah. They are members of the Pleasant Livewires 4-H Club. …The “Top 10 Grads” at Decorah High School this spring are David Sunde, Debra Lansing, Susan Grinna, Marilyn Berge, Peter Wolfe, Walter Hilberg, David Moore, Mark Webb, Rhonda Kittelson and Lisa Cote. The honored students were announced at commencement ceremonies by DHS Principal Grover Hedemann.

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FORTY YEARS AGO: Dawn Burreson, the daughter of Jim and Pam Burreson of Decorah, presented the ﬁrst memorial poppy of 1983 to Decorah Mayor David T. Nelson. Dawn serves as Miss Poppy this year. …Dennis L. Darling of the Luther music faculty has earned tenure from the Luther College Board of Regents. …Retiring teachers at Decorah Schools were recently honored at a coffee celebration. Honorees are Eleanor Brandt, Muriel Cronin, Dorothy Worcester and Don Allen. …New president of the Decorah JayceeEtte organization is Jan Grimes.

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The estate of Harry B. Olson and the Humane Society of Northeast Iowa are grateful for the memorial donations made to help lost and abandoned animals. The Olsons rescued many cats over the years and their continued compassion THIRTY YEARS and generosity will help AGO: manyDenise more at HSNEI. 18-year-old Halvorson,

daughter of Dale and Virginia Halvorson of rural Decorah, code was crowned 1993 Winneshiek County Dairy Princess recently. Marilyn Busta, daughter of Walter and Angie Busta of Fort Atkinson, was named the alternate princess. …Decorah voters overwhelmingly approved a 25-year utility franchise for Interstate Power Company last week. The franchise allows Interstate Power legal use of city streets. …Following the trail of the ADOPT stork from 1993: A son was bornA to Steven and Denise Sponsored by Humane Society of NE IA Sponsored byof Humane Society IA Vangsness Decorah onof NE May (formerly PAW) and Decorah Newspapers and Decorah Newspapers 26, and a son was born May 21 Looking to give a dog or cat toJudy give Moen a dogof orDeccat toLooking Larry and in need a loving home? in need, a loving home? orah. Visit our website: Visit our website: stu…North Winneshiek www.iowapaw.petfinder.com HSNEI.org dents were recently honored at an awards ceremony at the school. Tammy Headington earned the honor of outstanding accounting student. Receiving their shorthand pins were Shannon Arneson, Megan Logsdon,

Renee Darling, Tami Swatek, Leann Moen, Laura Bjerke and Stacy Bigler. …From the society pages of 1993: Marinus and Margaret Mihm of St. Lucas celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house June 12 at Jackson Heights Country Club in Jackson Junction. …DHS student B.J. Nichols was recently presented with the Outstanding Business Education Award from Pizza Hut of Decorah.

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TWENTY YEARS AGO: A proposed bike trail could provide access from the Walmart Supercenter past the wastewater treatment plant discharge area into Freeport. City Council members are reviewing the proposal. …Curley’s Café Deluxe has a new menu starting this week. …Now showing at the Viking Theatre: “Finding Nemo” and “Bruce Almighty.” …DHS will be well represented at the upcoming state track meet at Drake in Des Moines. Nate Walker, J.J. Cook, Tim Fulton, Darrick Olson, Brian Svestka, James Ruen, Nathan Klotzbach, Dan Dykstra, Richard Evans and Joseph Wolfe are among those participating in several track and ﬁeld events in Des Moines.

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TEN YEARS AGO: Winneshiek County Development Inc., has reported a deﬁnite need for affordable housing in Decorah during a meeting of the Decorah City Council. A housing task force has been exploring what other communities are doing to provide housing for residents. Tax abatements are among the considerations. …The “Kiss A Pig” fundraiser recently raised more than $20,000 for the American Cancer Society. Proceeds will be split between Winneshiek and Chickasaw County. The event was sponsored by Lynch Companies of Waucoma, Chickasaw County Team Latecomers and KVIK Radio of Decorah.

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Full-service auto and ag repair shop in Lawler seeking a mechanic. A two-year technical degree or two years or more of auto or ag repair experience is required.

Must have a valid driver's license and be capable of occasional heavy lifting. Four weeks paid vacation in the first 12 months plus seven paid holidays. No Saturday work. Hours are Monday thru Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. A part-time position may also be available for qualified candidates desiring fewer hours. To apply, email resume or a description of education and work experience along with contact information to sandeanandco@gmail.com or call 563-238-2624 to request an application.

Sandean & Company Inc. 514 IA-24, Lawler, Iowa

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COUNTY ENGINEER

WINNESHIEK COUNTY SECONDARY ROADS DEPT The Winneshiek County Secondary Roads Department, located in Decorah, Iowa, is accepting applications for the position of County Engineer. Salary range is $109,000 to $140,000 based on experience and qualifications. Winneshiek County is located in Northeast Iowa. Winneshiek County has 309 bridges (NBI) and 1,056 miles of secondary roads consisting of concrete, asphalt, gravel or dirt. Of these, there are 804 miles of gravel. The County Engineer is responsible and accountable for the over-all planning, direction, coordination and control of the Secondary Road System. This includes the effective, safe and efficient construction, maintenance and engineering of all county secondary roads, bridges and related services. The Engineer supervises 41 full-time employees. The ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with department personnel, other government agencies, other county departments, contractors and the public is essential. Previous county engineer experience is preferred. BS or MS in Engineering required. Must be licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Iowa. Applications are available on the county website (winneshiekcounty. iowa.gov). Send completed application, resume and references by July 26, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. to County Auditor Benjamin Steines. E-mail application, resume and references to: bsteines@co.winneshiek.ia.us.

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The Oddfellows Lodge #58 in Decorah recently made donations to the Winneshiek County United Way and the Sheriff’s Office K9 Officer program. Donations were made from proceeds of the Oddfellows Ham and Meatball dinner held in the winter months. Also receiving donations this year were the Decorah Fire Department, Winneshiek County Hospice and Quilts of Valor. Non-profits who would like to be considered for the Oddfellows donations can contact any Oddfellow member. For more information, contact Don Dehning, Dewey Vine, Ned Krambeer Judy Mowry or Arlene Moe. (submitted photo)

Public Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Winneshiek County, Iowa, has set the 10th day of July, 2023, at 9:30 o’clock a.m. at the Board of Supervisors Room in the Winneshiek County Courthouse in Decorah, Iowa, as the time and place for hearing to consider vacating that portion of THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED STREET: Road 1480 as recoded in Book E, Page 73 of the Winneshiek County Road Records, located in Section 14 T98N R10W of the 5th P.M., in Winneshiek County, Iowa and conveying that property to the adjoining property owner. At said time and place, arguments for and against vacation of the subject property will be heard and considered. Any objections that are not made at the hearing will be deemed waived. By order of the Board of Supervisors of Winneshiek County, Iowa, this the 19th day of June, 2023 Beajami, D. Steines, Whmeshiek County Auditor Decorah(Iowa) Public Opinion June 22, 2023 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR WINNESHIEK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES R. LUBKE, DECEASED. PROBATE NO. ESPR 016223 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of JAMES R. LUBKE, Deceased, who died on or about March 14, 2022: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the 12th day of June, 2023, the Last Will and Testament of JAMES R. LUBKE, deceased, bearing date of December 6, 2021, was admitted to probate in the abovenamed Court and that Justin Lubke 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 abovenamed 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 this 13th day of June, 2023. Justin Lubke Executor of Estate 402 S. Black Avenue, Bozeman, MT 59715 Jana M. Evelsizer Olson ANDERSON, WILMARTH, VAN DER MAATEN, BELAY, FRETHEIM, GIPP, EVELSIZER OLSON, NOBLE, LYNCH & ZAHASKY 212 Winnebago P.O. Box 450 Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 382-2959 Email: jana.olson@andersonlawdecorah.com Date of second publication: June 22, 2023 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion June 15 & 22, 2023 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR WINNESHIEK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KERI FELKE, DECEASED. PROBATE NO. ESPR 016222 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of KERI FELKE, Deceased, who died on or about June 7, 2023: You are hereby notified that on the 11th day of June, 2023, the Last Will and Testament of KERI FELKE, deceased, bearing date of December 28, 2010, was admitted to probate in the above-named Court and that Leon Felke and Sandy Felke have been 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 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 this 13th day of June, 2023. Leon Felke 304 State Hwy 9, Decorah, IA 52101 Co-executor of estate Sandy Felke 304 State Hwy 9, Decorah, IA 52101 Co-executor of estate Jana M. Evelsizer Olson ANDERSON, WILMARTH, VAN DER MAATEN, BELAY, FRETHEIM, GIPP, EVELSIZER OLSON, NOBLE, LYNCH & ZAHASKY

Turkey River Cultural Center makes food bank donation

The Turkey River Cultural Center in Ridgeway made a $60 donation to the NEICAC food bank recently. Pictured is Karlee Schmelzer, Operations and Development Director for Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation, and Curt Jones, board member of TRCC. TRCC is currently developing plans for rehabilitation of the old Ridgeway school building for a community cultural center. (submitted photo)

Supervisors June 23. The advertisement was approved unanimously at the Monday, June 19, meeting. Recorded meetings discussed The Board of Supervisors heard from County Attorney Andy Van Der Maaten on the topic of recorded weekly meetings being uploaded to YouTube, following supervisor receipt of an email request for videos to be posted. Van Der Maaten noted that having an official recording

Public Notices 212 Winnebago P.O. Box 450 Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 382-2959 Jana.olson@andersonlawdecorah.com Date of second publication: June 22, 2023 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion June 15 & 22, 2023 June 17, 2023 The regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Borowski at 8:00 AM. The meeting was held at the Decorah Council Chambers. Members present: Steve Zittergruen, Ross Hadley, Kirk Johnson, Randy Schissel, Kirsten Olson, Steve Luse Absent: Emily Neal Schissel made a motion to enter closed session pursuant to Chapter 21.5 (1) (i) – To evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session, Zittergruen seconded the motion. Roll call vote. Ayes: Schissel, Zittergruen, Neal, Hadley, Johnson. Motion carried. Meeting reconvened in open session at 12:44 PM Meeting adjourned at 12:45 PM Travis Goedken City Manager Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion June 22, 2023 June 01, 2023 The regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Borowski at 5:00 PM. The meeting was held at the Decorah Council Chambers and electronically. Members present: Emily Neal, Steve Zittergruen, Ross Hadley, Kirk Johnson, Randy Schissel Absent: Kirsten Olson, Steve Luse Schissel made a motion to enter closed session pursuant to Chapter 21.5 (1) (i) – To evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session, Zittergruen seconded the motion. Roll call vote. Ayes: Schissel, Zittergruen, Neal, Hadley, Johnson. Motion carried. Meeting reconvened in open session at 7:15 PM Meeting adjourned at 7:15 PM Travis Goedken City Manager Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion June 22, 2023 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR WINNESHIEK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BETHANY E. MCKENNA, DECEASED PROBATE NO. ESPR 016221 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR(S) AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of BETHANY E. MCKENNA, Deceased, who died on or about May 23, 2023: You are hereby notified that on the 7th day of June, 2023, the undersigned was appointed as Executor of the estate. 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 this 7th day of June, 2023. Connie Whalen, Executor 3580 236th Ave. Decorah, IA 52101 MILLER LAW OFFICE, P.L.C. James Burns AT0001264 ATTORNEY FOR EXECUTOR 301 West Broadway, P.O. Box 28 Decorah, Iowa 52101 Telephone: (563) 382-4226 Facsimile: (563) 382-3783 Email: jburns@millerlawdecorah.com Date of second publication: June 22, 2023 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion June 15 & 22, 2023

DeWitt, IA 2nd Annual

Huge Flea Market

Antique & Collectible Show

Sunday, June 25th

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posted versus private copy posted was a matter of County Protection. “It’s the same with body cams for law enforcement. At first they didn’t want it, but now it is protecting the officers in a way they didn’t anticipate. My legal opinion is that you would reduce your liability by doing that,” [recording and posting the meeting officially by the county]. The videos would be a public service, but not considered a public record. The supervisors said they will

continued from front discuss options and costs with Winneshiek County IT, who had already been looking into better quality audio systems for the Zoom meetings and on-site. Jon Lubke will be asked to attend the June 26 Supervisors meeting in the Courthouse Annex building to discuss options. Upcoming meeting The Board of Supervisors noted there will be no Supervisors meeting the week of July 3 due to the holiday.

Law Enforcement Decorah Police Decorah Police and Winneshiek County Deputies were called to disturbance at the Corner Bar, 121 East Water Street, in Decorah on June 10 at approximately 1:43 a.m. After further investigation, it was determined that a fight had taken place inside of Corner Bar. All parties were separated and the individual who started the fight was identified as Andre Shalimar Kashif Richards, 44, of Calmar. Richards was placed under arrest for a violation of Iowa Code Chapter 723.4(1) (a) – Disorderly Conduct. Richards was transported to the Winneshiek County Jail without incident. Decorah Police officers arrested 38-year-old Lawrence Robbins of Decorah on June 13. Robbins is charged with two counts of sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of a minor. Robbins was transported to the Winneshiek County Jail, and was later transported to the Fayette County Jail where he is held on a $25,000 bond. Decorah Police conducted a traffic stop on Highway 52 June 15 at 5:27 am. Officers arrested 52-yearold Richard Michael Blaess for operating while under the influence, 1st offense. Blaess also received citations for speeding and open container. He was transported to Winneshiek County Jail without incident. Decorah Police arrested 26-yearold Michael Jefferson of Decorah and 21-year-old Jacob Riniker of Elkader for public intoxication on June 18 at 1:27 a.m. in the 200 block of East Main Street. Winneshiek Co. Sheriff A vehicle driven by Lonnie Pierce, 70, of Decorah, was southbound on Highway 52 when a black bull entered the roadway from the east. Investigating officer reported it was a dark, rainy morning, which made the bull hard to see, and the vehicle struck the bull head on. The bull, owned by Darryl Hovden of Decorah, was injured, but walked to the nearest farm. The driver denied medical attention. There was significant damage to the front of the 2017 Ram truck, estimated at $15,000. Damage to the bull was estimated at $1,500. Winneshiek Sheriff’s Office was called to an accident involving two vehicles westbound on Charles Street in Calmar on June 8. Mark Schmitt, 77, of Fort Atkinson reportedly hit the brakes of his vehicle for a vehicle in front of him as it was slowing to turn into the Calmar Pool. The driver another vehicle, Kim Bridges, 35, of Fort Atkinson, said the sun was in her eyes and it was difficult to see, and she did not notice the first vehicle braking ahead of her. Her vehicle rear-ended the Schmitt vehicle. Damages totaled $12,000 to Bridges’ 2018 GMC Terrain and $4,000 to Schmitt’s 2017 Ford pickup. A 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe received $45,000 in damages in an accident June 10 on County Road V64 near Jackson Junction. Winneshiek Sheriff’s Office reported Ronald Jensen, 70, of Cresco, was northbound on V64 north of Jackson Junction when he reportedly had a medical incident causing his vehicle to leave the roadway. The vehicle entered the east ditch, rolled

several times over 128th Street, and landed in the ditch on the north side of 128th Street. The Sheriff’s report stated Jensen became entrapped and sustained severe injuries. He was transported by ambulance to Winn Med in Decorah. Mary Jo Roney, 53, of Postville, was cited for failure to maintain control following an accident June 8. Roney was southbound on Frankville Road. She told investigating officers she had just finished an overnight shift, and she stated she had closed her eyes “for a second” and went off the roadway. The vehicle crossed the centerline and entered the ditch on the east side of the roadway. She woke up and jerked the wheel to the right and the vehicle struck a utility pole. The vehicle totaled and the utility pole was broken at the point of impact. Alliant Energy was notified and sent a crew to secure the pole. The driver was not injured and denied medical attention. Damages totaled $5,000 to the utility pole and $10,000 to the 2003 Buick Park Avenue. 63-year-old Jonathon Hougen of Decorah was cited for failure to obey traffic control device following an accident June 18. Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office reports Haugen was traveling north on Bluffton Road in Winneshiek County, approaching the intersection with County Road A18. Hougen failed to stop at the stop sign at the intersection, and his vehicle entered the ditch and slammed into the embankment. Hougen and three of his passengers, Kay Stevens, 58, Cindy Greteman, 66, and Angela Boes, 50, all of Carroll, were transported by Harmony Ambulance and WinnMed Ambulance to WinnMed for non-life-threatening injuries. Damages were estimated at $12,000 to Hougen’s 2014 Ford F-150. Hougen was ticketed for Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device. Winneshiek Sheriff’s Office was called to investigate a two-vehicle accident on Lincoln Highway Road June 15. A 2003 Mack dump truck driven by James Bork, 59, of Postville, was westbound on Lincoln Highway Road and had stopped and was waiting to turn left into a quarry. A westbound 2018 Chevrolet pick-up driven by Wayne Huinker, 66, of Decorah, was traveling at approximately 25 miles per hour and had crested the hill, and was lost in the dust. Huinker swerved to the left, and the back-right quarter panel of his vehicle came in contact with the back-left corner of the dump truck. Huinker’s vehicle sustained $20,000 in damages and was totaled in the accident. There was $100 in damages to the dump truck. Dust on the gravel road was the major contributing factor in the accident. No injuries were reported. Brendon Denecke, 22, of Genoa City, Wis., was cited for no valid driver’s license following an accident on a dusty gravel road June 14. Denecke’s vehicle was following another vehicle on the gravel road and did not realize the other vehicle was turning or slowing down. His vehicle took the ditch to avoid a hitting the other vehicle. The officer’s report stated there was a strong odor of burnt marijuana inside the vehicle, but no items were found inside.

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Public Notices IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR WINNESHIEK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ANITA J. BUSTA, DECEASED. PROBATE NO. ESPR 016224 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of ANITA J. BUSTA, Deceased, who died on or about May 18, 2023: You are hereby notified that on the 12th day of June, 2023, the Last Will and Testament of Lucille B. Holthaus, deceased, bearing date of February 22, 2013, was admitted to probate in the above-named Court and that David C. Busta and Steven P. Busta were appointed co-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 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 this 13th day of June, 2023. David C. Busta 2568 255th Avenue, Decorah, IA 52101 Co-executor of estate Steven P. Busta 1439 295th Avenue, Fort Atkinson, IA 52144 Co-executor of estate Date of second publication: June 29, 2023 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion June 22 & 29, 2023 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR WINNESHIEK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JULIE ANNETTE NORDHEIM DECEASED PROBATE NO. ESPR 016226 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of JULIE ANNETTE NORDHEIM, Deceased, who died on or about May 12, 2023: You are hereby notified that on the 13th day of June, 2023 the Last Will and Testament of JULIE ANNETTE NORDHEIM, deceased, bearing date of July 26, 2021, was admitted to probate in the above-named Court and that Amanda M. McGeough, Amy L. Johnson and Aaron M. Nordheim were appointed co-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 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 this 14th day of June, 2023. Amanda M. McGeough 731 Woodchuck Drive, Postville, IA 52161 Co-executor of estate Amy L. Johnson 5403 Red Oak Lane, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 Co-executor of estate Aaron M. Nordheim 412 North Page Street, Monona, IA 52159 Co-executor of estate Jana M. Evelsizer Olson ANDERSON, WILMARTH, VAN DER MAATEN, BELAY, FRETHEIM, GIPP, EVELSIZER OLSON, NOBLE, LYNCH & ZAHASKY Date of second publication: June 29, 2023 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion June 22 & 29, 2023 RIDGEWAY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 13, 2023 The Ridgeway City Council met in regular session June 13, 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. Linderbaum made a Motion to approve the consent agenda, minutes and claims seconded by Engelhardt. All aye. Nay: none. Motion carried. The maintenance man report was given. The water tower is in need of some repairs that are required by the DNR. A Motion was made by Novotny, seconded by Ramsey to approve the renewal of the cigarette permit for Engen Express. All aye. Nay none. Motion carried. A Motion was made by Schnur, seconded by Engelhardt to approve the following bills to be paid from the Special Events account: First Main Street $468.25, Fahr Beverage $1,868.70, Sue Schnur - reimbursement $585.72, CUSB - startup change $1,900.00, Country Cousins $500.00, Ice House $350.00, Jeramie Anderson $750.00, Postmaster $63.00 and Driftless Multimedia $142.00. All aye. Nay: none. Motion carried. A Motion was made by Engelhardt, seconded by Novotny to order and purchase a memorial for the funeral of Keri Felke, owner of The Fireman’s Inn in Ridgeway, with a limit of $150.00. All aye. Nay: none. Motion carried. The Mayor compensation was discussed and was tabled to be discussed again at a future meeting. The next City Council meeting will be July 11, 2023, at 5:45 p.m. at the Ridgeway Community Center. Engelhardt made a Motion to adjourn, seconded by Novotny. All aye. Nay: none. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned. Sharla Berns City Clerk WARRANTS FOR CITY OF RIDGEWAY – June, 2023 Alliant Energy, Utilities..................$1,491.55 Anderson Law Firm, Legal Fees 3/13/23-4/13/23............$528.00 Black Hills Energy, Utility...................$83.14 Cardmember Services, Shop-postage, car wash, supplies..........................$107.58 CIA Insurance, Tort Liability........$24,470.00 Cresco TPD, Copies – sewer project...$38.40 Dan Pitz, Insurance & phone reimbursement......................$450.00 Dorsey & Whitney, Sewer project..$3,500.00 Driftless Multimedia, Publishing.......$213.84 Engen Express, Shop fuel..................$345.40 ER Motorsports, Mower repair............$80.35 Fehr Graham, Sewer Project...........$7,870.00 Hawkins, Chemicals..........................$309.57 Hovden Oil, Shop supplies..................$38.97 Iowa DHS, Child support payments..$894.45 Iowa DNR, Renewal fees-operator water & wastewater.........................$120.00 Iowa Finance Authority, Annual water loan payment..............................$20,150.00 IPERS, Ipers....................................$1,293.24 Jerald Andera, Flower baskets......$ 780.00 Larry Phillips, Maintenance help..$ 250.00 Mabel Telephone, Shop$108.30, Office$104.22, Hall$35.04.............$247.56 Microbac, Lab tests............................$128.50 Pat Sands, Community center cleaning..........................................$360.00 Payroll.............................................$4,832.75 Payroll tax.......................................$1,781.51 Postmaster, Sewer project postage.....$189.00 Ridgeway Lumber, Park supplies/repairs......................$172.66 Rod’s Electric, Well and community center..............................$88.99 Roger’s Lock & Key, New locks and keys........................$437.50 Ruppert Ace Hardware, Shop supplies..................................$255.71 Sharla Berns, Reimbursement............$109.79 Shimek Sanitation, Garbage...........$2,110.21, Sales tax.............................................$539.08 Upper Exploreland, Sewer project..$1,590.87 USA Blue Book, Shop parts..............$245.06 Winneshiek County Sheriff, Garnishment....................................$365.92

Expenditure Accounts Summary to date: General Fund ................................$27,790.90 Community Center .........................$2,299.42 Cemetery ......................................................$ Road Use ........................................$3,404.97 Water Fund ........................................$996.98 Sewer Fund ..................................$13,488.40 Revenue Accounts Summary to date: General Fund ...................................$4003.56 Community Center ............................$200.00 Cemetery .............................................$57.00 Road Use Tax .................................$2,453.13 Local Option Sales Tax Water Fund .....................................$3,497.32 Sewer Fund ..................................$14,986.50 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion June 22, 2023 IN THE MATTER OF THE RANDY J. ERION AND KAREN E. ERION REVOCABLE TRUST AGREEMENT To all persons regarding Karen E. Erion, deceased, who died on or about February 17, 2023: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Randy J. Erion is the Trustee of the Randy J. Erion and Karen E. Erion Revocable Trust Agreement dated January 17, 2019. 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 the date of second publication of this notice, or within thirty (30) days from the date of 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 12th day of June, 2023. RANDY J. ERION AND KAREN E. ERION REVOCABLE TRUST AGREEMENT Randy J. Erion, Trustee 1659 260th Street Decorah, IA 52101 ATTORNEY FOR TRUST: Lee E. Wilmarth ANDERSON, WILMARTH, VAN DER MAATEN, BELAY, FRETHEIM, GIPP, EVELSIZER OLSON, NOBLE, LYNCH & ZAHASKY 212 Winnebago P.O. Box 450 Decorah, IA 52101-0450 (563) 382-2959 attorneys@andersonlawdecorah.com Date of second publication: June 22, 2023 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion June 15 & 22, 2023

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR WINNESHIEK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LOWELL P. ERDMAN, DECEASED. PROBATE NO. ESPR 016225 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Lowell P. Erdman, Deceased, who died on or about May 26, 2023: You are hereby notified that on June 14, 2023, the Last Will and Testament of Lowell P. Erdman, deceased, bearing date of July 10, 2014, was admitted to probate in the abovenamed Court and that Lindsay C. Erdman 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 June 14, 2023. Lindsay C. Erdman, Executor of Estate 803 Ridge Rd. Decorah, IA 52101 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: June 29, 2023 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion June 22 & 29, 2023

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR WINNESHIEK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF INEZ L. HOLSTAD, DECEASED. PROBATE NO. ESPR 016227 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR(S) AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of INEZ L. HOLSTAD, Deceased, who died on or about June 6, 2023: You are hereby notified that on the 14th day of June, 2023, the undersigned were appointed as Co-Executors of the estate. 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 this 14th day of June, 2023. Mary E. Bateman, Executor 131 Oak Ridge Rd. Waterloo, IA 50702 Sandra J. Weber, Executor 244 Blackhawk Trace Galena, IL 61036 Miller Law Office, P.L.C. James Burns AT0001264 ATTORNEY FOR EXECUTORS 301 West Broadway, P.O. Box 28 Decorah, Iowa 52101 Telephone: (563) 382-4226 Facsimile: (563) 382-3783 Email: millerlaw@millerlawdecorah.com Date of second publication: June 29, 2023 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion June 22 & 29, 2023

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Decorah Community School Board Public Hearing & Regular School Board Meeting Minutes Central Administration Office Monday, June 12, 2023 5:30 p.m. Present: President Ronald Fadness, Directors: Cindy Goodner, John Hjelle, and Brian Petersburg. Supt. Dr. Tim Cronin, Director of Business Services Cathy Dietzenbach, Board Secretary Darlene Woodhouse, Staff\ News Media, and Guests. Absent: Director Ben Lange. President Fadness called to order the public hearing at 5:30 p.m. The purpose of the public hearing was to hear comments, oral or written, concerning the outdoor recreation space. There were no comments oral or written. President Fadness adjourned the public hearing at 5:30 p.m. President Fadness called to order the regular school board meeting at 5:30 p.m. Director Goodner read the mission statement. Motion: Director Goodner moved, seconded by Director Hjelle to approve the second reading of Board Policy #607.2- Student Health Services. Motion carried by all voting aye. Motion: Director Hjelle moved, seconded by Director Goodner to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried by all voting aye. Motion: Director Petersburg moved, seconded by Director Hjelle to approve the consent items as presented, May 8 & 19. 2023 minutes, bills. and personnel as listed below. Motion carried by all voting aye. New Hires for 2023-2024: a. Savanna Mosbach (Carrie Lee 4th Grade Teacher) BA, Step 6 b. Patty Frana (Middle School Part-time Food Service) Step I c. Barbara Massman (John Cline Part-time Food Service) Step 1 d. Megan Reinhardt (John Cline Special Education Teacher) BA, Step 8 e. Caleb Barnes (High School Business Teacher) MA, Step 1 f. Doreen Fullhart (Middle School Strength & Conditioning Coach) Level E. Step I g. Joshua Fenske (9th Grade Football Coach) Level D, Step I h. Caleb Barnes (9th Grade Football Coach) Level D. Step 5 i. Molly Holkesvik (High School Yearbook Advisor) Level D, Step 1 j. Kevin Dotzenrod (Bus Driver Route E) k. Scott Boylen (Middle School TAG/ Mock Trial) Level G, Step 1 l. Mikenna Martin (John Cline Associate Step I, Lane I) m. Amber Fogle (John Cline Associate Step I, Lane I) n. Summer Workers (Custodial) Transfers for 2023-2024: a. Kendall Reagan (John Cline Special Education Teacher Level I to Level II) b Clarissa Einck (Kindergarten to Transitional Kindergarten-Involuntary) c. Jenni Cantine (John Cline Associate to High School Associate) d. Ron Onsager (Bus Driver Route D to Route E) e. Jacob Reinhardt (9th Grade Boys’ Basketball Coach to Asst. Boys· Basketball Coach) f. Gunnar Rollins (Asst. Boys’ Basketball Coach to 9th Grade Boys’ Basketball Coach) g. Greg Jesson (Bus Driver Route E to Route D) h. Elise Bennett (Carrie Lee Special Education Teacher to Middle School Special Education Teacher) Modifications: a. Carol Lutkenhaus (Carrie Lee Interventionist .5 FTE to .61 FTE) b. Cora Syverson (JC Part-time Associate to Full-time Associate) Retirements for 2023-2024: a. Linda Hemesath (Elementary Learning Loss Interventionist) b. Isaac Sherman (Bus Driver) c. Jim Drilling (Custodian) Resignations for 2023-2024: a. Dana Hogan (High School Yearbook) b. Katie Woodhouse (Varsity Assistant Volleyball Coach) c. Bill Ganns (Varsity Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach) d. Jodi Cooper (Middle School Associate) e. Steve Nesteby (9th Grade Football Coach) f. Jenn DeLaRosa (8th Grade Boys· Track Coach) g. Carolin Remmen (Middle School Cheer Coach) h. Dawn Watson (JJV Girls’ Basketball Coach) i. Skye Meinecke (Carrie Lee Associate) j. Elle Shelton (Special Education Teacher at St. Benedict School) Mentors for 2023-2024: a. Amanda Hahn (Mentor for Makenzie Olson) b. Taylor Amundson (Mentor for Grace Syverson) c. Shannon Tieskoetter (Mentor for Kendall Reagan) d. Brian Waskow (Mentor for Caleb Barnes) e. Denise Cook (Mentor for Savanna Mosbach) f. Meg Numedahl (Mentor for Megan Reinhardt) g. John Hines (Buddy Teacher for Jess Tangen) h. Brigit Storhoff (Buddy Teacher for Else Bennett) Collaborative Teachers for 2023-2024: a. Scott Boylen-Middle School b. Zach Fromm-Middle School c. Shannon Horton-Middle School PLC Lead for 2023-2024: a. Karen Kuhn (1st Grade PLC Lead) b. Ryan Hogan (OMS ELA PLC Lead) c. Jonathon Koch (Elementary Special Education PLC Lead) Para-Educator 2023-2024 Lane Changes: a. Stephanie Folkedahl (Step 4, Lane I to Step 4, Lane 2) b. Leisha Bahr (Step 2, Lane I to Step 2, Lane 2) c. Natasha Ryan (Step 4, Lane I to Step 4, Lane 2) d. Jenni Cantine (Step 4. Lane I to Step 4, Lane 2) e. Lyra McKnight (Step 2, Lane I to Step 2. Lane 2) There was no communication from the public. There was no presentation in June 2023. The outdoor recreation space between Carrie Lee and the Decorah Middle School has been an area the district has been focusing on to maintain a green dry space for students. Due to the high traffic in this area, growing and maintaining grass has been difficult. The district has decided to pursue turf. This project will be funded with ESSER funds. Motion: Director Goodner moved, seconded by Director Petersburg to approve the low bid of $334,741.00 from Turf etc., LLC dba Syn lawn for the outdoor recreation space. The alternate bid for the sub-turf padding was not approved due to the area not being under play equipment. Motion carried by all voting aye. Bids were also received from Rausch Construction. Inc. and Shift Companies. Motion: Director Petersburg moved, seconded by Director Goodner to approve authorization for payment of year-end claims. Motion carried by all voting aye. Motion: Director Hjelle moved, seconded by Director Goodner to set a depository limit for 2023-2024 of $9 million at each institution for the Decorah Community School District at Bank of the West, Community Bank & Trust, Decorah Bank & Trust, Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank, Farmers Trust & Savings Bank, Kerndt Brothers Bank, Northeast Security Bank, Viking State Bank, and ISJIT as presented. This limit was the district’s 20222023 limit. Motion carried by all voting aye. Motion: Director Hjelle moved. seconded by Director Petersburg to approve Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. as the district’s legal counsel as recommended. Motion carried by all voting aye. Motion: Director Goodner moved, seconded by Director Petersburg to approve Decorah Newspapers & Driftless Multimedia LLC as the district’s publication media. Motion carried by all voting aye. Motion: Director Hjelle moved, seconded by Director Petersburg to approve the 2023-2024 28E Agreement with St. Benedict School for the Food Service Program as recommended by administration. Motion carried by all voting aye. Motion: Director Petersburg moved, seconded by Director Hjelle to approve the 2023-2024 district breakfast and lunch fees, activity pass fees, extended day fees. and substitute pay. Teacher substitute pay will increase from $130.00 per day to $135.00. Motion carried by all voting aye. Motion: Director Hjelle moved, seconded by Director Goodner to approve the 20232024 bid from Pan-O-Gold Baking Co. of St. Cloud, MN as recommended from administration. Motion carried by all voting aye. Pan-

O-Gold is the district’s current supplier and had the only bid. Motion: Director Hjelle moved, seconded by Director Goodner to approve the 20232024 bid from Anderson Erickson of Des Moines. IA as recommended from administration. Motion carried by all voting aye. Anderson Erickson is the district’s current supplier. Prairie Farms also submitted a bid. The High School social studies curriculum is in rotation for updating. With new staff in these teaching roles. it is another positive reason to update the materials. Motion: Director Petersburg moved. seconded by Director Goodner to approve the purchase of the social studies curriculum from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for $26.696.98 and SAVVAS for $26,960.80. Motion carried by all voting aye. The State of Iowa Legislature adopted changes in open enrollment so families can open enroll in school districts at any time. With this change, a 90-day sports waiver was also introduced. The board discussed the request of a family for a 90- day waiver with their open enrollment to the Decorah district. The district is working with other districts in preparing guidelines for requests. Motion: Director Hjelle moved, seconded by Director Goodner to approve the 90-day transfer waiver. The sending district has indicated its board will also approve. Motion carried by all voting aye. Supt. Dr. Cronin updated the board on Education Savings Accounts (ESA) and the Middle School roof. Open Enrollment In: • Zachary Driscoll- 11th Grade for 20232024, from MFL MarMac to Decorah CSD. Parents: Mike & Rachelle Driscoll • Josiah Carver - 2nd Grade for 20232024, from South Winneshiek to Decorah CSD. Parent: Ashley Carver • Alayna Carver - 5th Grade for 20232024, from South Winneshiek to Decorah CSD. Parent: Ashley Carver •................................... Xavier Ahrndt- 7th Grade for 2023-2024, from Turkey Valley to Decorah CSD. Parent: Martin Ahrndt Open Enrollment Out: • Liam Larson - Kindergarten for 20232024, from Decorah CSD to CAM CSD. Parent: Beth Larson • Aliyah Heer – 12th Grade for 2023-2024, from Decorah CSD to CAM CSD. Parent: Tara Dawley Director of Business Services, Cathy Dietzenbach, presented the monthly financial reports for May 2023. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:37 p.m. Ronald Fadness, President Darlene Woodhouse, Board Secretary Claims for May 2023 ACTIVITY FUND Ace Hardware, Gen. Supplies - HS AD/Hort./BSB/Class of ‘24...............150.39 Adams, Gene, Track Starter - MS B/G Track ...........450.00 Anderson, Matthew, State Meals - B Tennis....................... 132.00 Apple Awards, Inc., Gen. Supplies - GBB FR.................... 817.62 Archer, Julie, Official - B/G Soccer ....295.00 ASPI Solutions Inc., Gen. Supplies - HS AD...................... 414.00 Bellendier, Ethan, Official - B/G Soccer .......................... 75.00 Beyond the BAr Bakery, Gen. Supplies - FS................................75.00 Bishop, Lincoln, Official - B/G Soccer .......................... 75.00 Carlson, Jonathan, Registration - BBB.............................171.21 Clayton Ridge CSD, Equipment - WR................................300.00 Clinton CSD, Entry Fee - G Tennis....... 90.00 Concord Theatricals Corp., Performacne Fee #2 - Drama.......... 3,556.65 Country Garden, Gen. Supplies - FFA/Track/ Elem., 249.00 Crestwood High School, Entry Fee - G Track / Golf................. 150.00 Decker Sporting Goods, Gen. Supplies - HS AD/FB/Track... 2,712.00 Decorah CSD - Food Service,Catering & Sack Lunches - Soccer/Elem. ........ 1,039.08 Decorah CSD - General Fund, Out of County Mileage - MS FR.......340.20 Demoulin Bros. & Co., Gen. Supplies - Music Boosters.........487.57 Doese Photography, Gen. Supplies - FFA ......................... 80.00 Elsbernd, Nancy, Mending Uniforms - FB......................50.00 Fareway Stores, Gen. Supplies – Tennis/HS AD/Elem. ......................... 254.73 Fisk Farm and Home, Gen. Supplies - BSB/Class of ‘24......171.90 Gaard, Rich, Range Fees - B Golf....... 14.00 Gallery of Tops, The Gen. Supplies – Robotics.............................................556.00 Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Lodging - B/G Track ......................1,200.64 Hudl, Equipment - dvabc.................. 2,000.00 Huinker, Amanda , State Meals - G Tennis.......................234.00 Iowa Sports Supply , Gen. Supplies - GBB FR................. 1,248.00 ISD #813, Entry Fee - B Golf..............210.00 Jackson Heights Golf Course, Mini Courses - MS FR....................... 306.00 Java John’s Coffee House, Gen. Supplies - G Track FR................. 57.78 Johansen, Brad, State Meals - G Track ....................1,206.00 Jostens, MS Yearbooks.....................2,341.37 King Pin Entertainment Center, Mini Courses - MS FR....................... 167.65 Krouse-Gagne, Ben, Official - B/G Soccer .......................... 75.00 Kuehl, Allan, Official - G Soccer ........ 134.14 Lemens, Wayne, Official - G Soccer .....50.00 Letterwerks, Gen. Supplies - HS AD/G Golf.......... 733.00 Luther College Athletic Dept., Pool Rental - G Track FR....................75.00 Luther College Ticket Office, Admissions - JC................................. 730.00 Luzum, Easton, Official - B/G Soccer ..75.00 Mabe’s Pizza, Gen. Supplies – FFA/MS FR/Class of 2024................. 415.72 Mason City CSD, Entry Fee - B Track ...........................150.00 MFL/Mar-Mac CSD, Entry Fee - B Track .............................80.00 Oneota Golf Course , Range Fees & Meals - B Golf ...........122.00 Pin Oak Links, Entry Fee - G Golf........ 60.00 Rollinger, Joel, State Meals - B Track ..................... 1,026.00 Schreiber, Tom , Official - G Soccer .....50.00 Sorenson, Kyle, Prom DJ - Class of ‘24.......................500.00 South Winneshiek CSD, Entry Fees - B/G Track .....................180.00 Sports Endeavors, Gen. Supplies - B/G Soccer............2,260.18 Sports World, Gen. Supplies – DVABC/Golf/Track/BSB................2,794.93 Transfer Express, Gen. Supplies - Viking Store .........1,209.35 United Beverage, Gen. Supplies - HS AD...................... 299.00 Waterloo West HS, Entry Fee - G Track ......................120.00 Watkins, Brian, Official - B/G Soccer ........................ 128.70 Waverly Shell Rock CSD.........Entry Fees - G Tennis / Soccer / G Golf.......................440.00 Winneshiek Fireman’s Benefit, Donation - FFA.................................. 400.00 Total Activity Fund Payables........ $33,785.81 Claims for June 2023– General Fund Prepaids: Alliant Energy, Electricity............... 30,518.36 Black Hill Energy, Natural Gas..............66.25 Century Link, (Lumen), Telephones dist................................... 586.08 Decorah Gen. Fund (BMO), Supplies-dist..................................16,231.18 Verizon Connect, Verizon Wireless...1,925.30 Total General Fund Prepaid Claims......................................... $49,327.17 General Fund Payables: Ace Hardware, Bldg. Repairs, HS/JC.. 585.28 Acentek, Internet.................................. 540.00 Ahlers & Cooney, P.C., Legal Services-................................... 625.00 Albers, Justin, 2nd Semester Mileage-MS................... 90.00 All About Learning Press, Inc., Supplies............................................ 1461.55 Allamakee CSD, Tuition/Open Enroll. .................... 15,326.67 Benson, Julia, 2022-2023 Mileage......... 42.36 Bliven, Dustin, 2022-2023 Mileage-HS.57.42 Bockman, Dana, 2nd Semester Mileage-CL................. 180.00 Bodensteiner Imp. Co., Equipment Repairs..........................1,490.94 Bohr, Tami, Commencement Services-HS............ 125.00 Bruening Rock Products, Greenhouse Supplies............................ 26.45 Cambium Assessment, Inc., Supplies-dist.......................................510.00 Capital Sanitary Supply, Custodial Supply.............................2,216.52 Carquest Auto Parts, Repairs/Maintenance..............................2.45 Carter, Kevin, 2022-2023 Mileage........42.36 Casper Plumbing & Heating, Repairs-HS......................................2,089.78

CDW Government, Equipment-district...........................2,710.00 CEC, Bldg. Repairs – district............... 626.50 Chileda Institute, Tuition.................. 6,399.96 Clinicare Corp., Tuition................ 179,678.86 Cody, Matthew, 2022-2023 Mileage...... 42.36 Continential Research Corp., Supplies-dist....................................... 732.93 Copyland, Gen. Supplies-HS................. 11.83 Country Garden, Gen. Supplies-HS..... 220.00 Courtney, Amy, 2022-2023 Mileage...... 42.36 Cronin, Tim, 2022-2023 Mileage & Gas.............. 1,037.68 Culver-Hahn, Building Repairs-district....................199.77 Dahl, Vada, 2nd Semester Mileage-district........... 180.00 Dalco, General Supplies-district....... 7,119.39 Debauche Trucks Diesel Inc. Veh. Supplies...................................1,651.34 Decorah CSD- Food Service, Gen. SuppliesJC................................... 25.47 Decorah CSD-Petty Cash, Supplies-CAO...................................... 31.74 Decorah Rental, Equipment Repair-HS........................ 380.80 Decorah Tire Service, Vehicle Maintenance............................ 14.50 Decorah, City of, Sewer/Water, MS/CL...................... 1,512.83 Decorahnews.com, Advertising Banner.35.00 DHS Cashier 1st Floor, Medicaid Direct............................ 16,937.55 Dietzenbach, Cathy, 2022-2023 Mileage............................. 35.00 Don’s Sales & Service, Vehicle Repairs............................... 2,947.84 Don’s Towing Service, Vehicle Towing.................................. 100.00 Doug Egeland Tiling, Grounds-HS......262.50 Dragonfly Books, Supplies-HS............ 182.28 Driftless Multimedia LLC, Advertising......................................... 570.19 Eggland, Chauncy, 2022-2023 Mileage.35.00 Elsbernd, Sarah, 2nd Semester Mileage........................ 180.00 Emergent Architecture, N Architect Fees............................... 2,526.25 Fairchild, Gary, 2022-2023 Cell Phone Use................ 270.00 Fareway, Supplies-HS/JC/Bus Garage.248.56 Farmers Winn Coop, Diesel.............. 1,022.03 Fastenal Company, Gen. Supplies-HS...59.05 Field & Forest, Gen. Supplies-HS....... 240.00 Fisk Farm & Home, Repairs & Maint.CL/HS 314.37 Fullhart, Lee, 2022-2023 Mileage & Cell Use........................... 324.47 Glock, Kerry 2022-2023 Cell Phone Usage...............................270.00 Gopher, Gen. Supplies-JC....................390.27 Gordon, Shawn, 2nd Semester Mileage........................ 180.00 Grainger, Equipment-Bus Garage..... 1,097.78 Graphics, Gen. Supplies-CAO/HS.... 1,082.69 Green, Theo, School Work Experience-HS...............96.00 Gulrud, Denise, 2022-2023 Mileage...... 35.00 Hahn Larson, Emily, 2022-2023 Mileage.............................. 42.36 Hahn, Amanda, 2022-2023 Mileage...... 42.36 Hardy, Phil, Travel Expenses................. 90.90 Hines, John, 2022-2023 Mileage........... 42.36 Horton, Shannon, 2022-2023 Mileage... 42.36 Hovden Oil, Lubricants-Bus Garage....689.07 Humboldt, CSD, Postage-MS................16.10 Hurst, Brad, 2nd Semester Mileage.......90.00 Interstate All Battery Center, Supplies-CL....................................... 431.90 Iowa Communications Network, Internet............................................ 1,882.50 Iowa One Call, Contracted Services......27.00 John Deere Financial, Gen. Supplies-district......................... 113.20 Johnson, Kirk, 2022-2023 Cell Phone .......................270.00 Jostens, Gen. Supplies-HS..................... 14.70 JVA Mobility, Equipment-MS........12,167.75 Kalvelage, Allison, School Work Ex. HS.......................... 166.85 Keystone AEA, Archiving Services-dist...................1,000.00 Kirkwood Community College, Tuition.............................................1,050.00 Knox, Brian, Piano Tuning-HS............360.00 Kuennen, Lois, 2022-2023 Mileage/Cell Use............. 305.00 Kwik Trip, Fuel...............................20,553.85 Lakeland Behavioral Health Syst. Tuition........................................... 11,680.00 Letterwerks, Gen. Supplies-HS.............. 37.00 Leuenberger, Kamryn, School Work Ex. HS........................... 68.60 Mabel Canton CSD, Tuition...........48,041.00 Malcom Enterprises, Garbage Collection............................800.00 Mann, Carly, School Work Ex. HS........44.64 Marco, Copier Expenses-district....... 4,400.21 McDonald Supply, Bldg. Repairs-JC/HS....................... 1,210.41 McGraw Hill School Education, Text-Nonp.......................................... 430.70 McIntyre, Paula, 2022-2023 Mileage.... 35.00 MFAC LLC, Gen. Supplies-HS........... 385.00 Midwest Alarm Services, Repairs-dist..................................... 5,171.04 Moss Roofing & Insulation, Bldg. Repairs......................................171.36 Napa Auto Parts, Vehicle Repairs........263.03 Nimrod, Jake, 2nd Semester Mileage....90.00 North Central International, Vehicle Repairs..................................777.03 Novak Perry Electric, Bldg. Repairs-HS............................... 876.00 Numedahl, Meg, 2022-2023 Mileage....60.52 Oftedahl, Kathy, Commencement Services................... 125.00 O’Hara, Kari, 2022+2023 Mileage........42.36 Olsgard Auto Sales & Service, Veh. Repairs.................................... 1,018.48 Olson, Lewie, Travel Expenses................ 9.94 Outdoor Recreation Products, Equipment-JC................................. 3,801.72 Pioneer Valley Books, Gen. Supplies-JC............................... 244.20 Pitney Bowes, Postage......................... 248.13 Pleggenkuhle, Wyatt, School Work Ex. HS............................ 44.05 Polar Electro Inc., Registrations-TQ....599.00 Pronschinske, Chris, 2022-2023 Cell Usage........................ 270.00 Public Financial Advisors, Consultant.......................................2,000.00 Quadient Leasing. Postage-HS............ 341.76 Quandahl, Selena, 2022-2023 Cell Usage/Gas................310.30 Really Good Stuff, General Supplies-JC...........................385.90 Reckward, Jackie, 2022-2023 Mileage.. 35.00 Remick, Paxton, School Work Ex. HS... 72.65 Rentschler, Peyton, School Work Ex. HS............................ 50.60 Retrofit Environmental, Garbage Disposal............................ 8,140.79 Revtrak, Inc., Transaction Fees -May....................1,546.45 Ridgeway Lumber, Bldg. Repairs-HS.257.50 Riley, Adam, 2nd Semester Mileage......90.00 Rug Ed, Gen. Supplies-district.......... 2,400.00 Ryan, Jude, School Work Experience HS................ 11.75 Schumacher Elevator, Contract Service................................. 280.64 School Bus Sales, Misc. Vehicle Repairs.....................2,022.00 School Specialty Inc., Gen. Supplies-MS/JC......................... 609.45 Schultz Strings, Equipment Repairs-MS/HS............... 688.29 SDI Innovations, Gen. Supplies-JC..... 482.24 Sherwin Williams, Paints & Preservatives HS................... 78.82 South Winneshiek CSD, Tuit/Open Enroll...........................49,329.54 Stortz, Theresa, 2022-2023 Cell Phone Usage.............270.00 Teacher Direct, Gen. Supplies-JC........187.96 Teacher Geek, General Supplies-HSAP.................. 8,248.00 Thomas, Brandon, School Work Ex. HS............................ 35.25 Timberline Billing Service, Medicaid Billing.............................2,173.28 Toledo P.E. Supply Co., Gen. Supplies-JC............................... 370.47 Truck Country, Vehicle Repairs & Maint.................2,313.24 U.S. Cellular, Cell Phones-District... 1,302.30 University of Northern Iowa, Tuition............................................. 1,200.00 Varney, Rick, 2nd Semester Mileage... 180.00 Viking Pest, Pest Control-district.........100.00 Voltmer, Inc,.Grounds Repair-HS..... 1,124.00 West Union Trenching, Grounds Repair HS......................... 1,477.85 Wilkerson, Francesca, School Work Ex. HS............................ 12.00 Wilson Language Training, Supplies-JC..................................... 1,216.08 Woodhouse, Darlene, 2022-2023 Mileage.............................. 35.00 Woodhouse, Katie, 2022-2023 Mileage.42.36 Woodriver Energy, Natural Gas......16,779.40 Zep Sales & Service, Supplies-Bus Garage.......................... 509.73 Total GENERAL Fund Claims... $484,795.21 SAVE Fund Bruening Rock Products, Bus Garage Rent............................. 4,675.00 Total SAVE Fund Payables............. $4,675.00 Total Add’t June GENERAL Fund Payable Alliant Energy, Electricity-CL.............392.81 Apple Computer, Gen. Supplies-CL.... 736.70

Blick Art Materials, Gen. Supplies-HS............................... 498.77 Bruening Rock Products, Grounds Repair-HS.............................. 13.00 Bureau Veritas Elevator, Routine Inspect.................................. 320.00 Casper Plumbing $ Heating, Repairs-HS/CL...................................865.19 CDW Government, Bldg. Repairs-district......................1,460.00 D & K Products, Grounds Repair-HS.. 920.00 Decorah Activity Fund, Revtrak Online Order......................... 406.00 Decorah CSD-Food Ser. S/N Duty Meals.......................... $23,391.15 Decorah Electric, Bldg. Repairs-HS......22.33 Decorah Gen. Fund (BMO), Supplies...........................................3,501.28 Decorah Tire Service, Vehicle Repairs..................................105.00 Gopher, Gen. Supplies-HS................... 813.91 Keystone AEA, General Supplies-JC........................1,537.20 Pitney Bowes, Postage-MS.................. 180.57 Pitsco Education, Gen. Supplies-MS... 181.50 R & S Fiber Optic Services, Fiber Service................................. 13,435.00 Riddell All American Sports, Protect Equip................................... 2,224.70 Riley, Jessica, 2022-2023 Mileage......... 35.00 Riverside Insights, Gen. Supplies-CL.. 382.80 School Specialty, Gen. Supplies-HS/CL...................... 1,284.22 Schumacher Elevator Co. Contract Service.............................. 2,107.32 Sherwin Williams, Paints....................... 80.02 SiteOne, Grounds Repair-HS................. 85.98 Thornton’s Feed & Grain, Grounds Repair HS.............................. 66.00 Total Add’t GENERAL Fund Payables............................. $65,046.45 Claims for May 2023-Food Service Fund AE Dairy, Dairy................................ 6,297.99 Bodensteiner, Keri, Refunding Lunch Acct. 373.95 Bower, Kirstie, Refunding Lunch Account.................100.25 Bruening, Amy, Refunding Lunch Account...................92.60 Country View Dairy, Dairy.................. 554.00 Decorah CSD General Fund – BMO, Food..................................... 1,184.61 Elliott, Chad, Desk Calendar.................23.99 EMS Detergent Services, Detergent.... 260.80 Heim, Marv, Senior-Refunding Lunch Acct............. 68.95 Iowa Food Hub, Produce..................... 940.80 Kwik Trip, Ala Carte Items.................... 21.75 Lewey, Mari, Refunding Lunch Account...................92.90 Lovelace, Lea, Refunding Lunch Account.................164.90 Martin Bros, Food/Produce/Supplies.................32,221.16 Mikkelson, Jennifer, Refunding Lunch Acct....................... 110.70 O’Hara, Patsy, Refunding Lunch Account.................137.65 Pan-O-Gold, Bread.............................. 297.28 Schissel, Lara, Refunding Lunch Account.................254.55 Steiber, Kimberly Refunding Lunch Account...................48.35 Sweet, Kathleen, Refunding Lunch Account...................20.95 Wilder, Sarah, Refunding Lunch Account.....................9.90 Wold, Tammy, Refunding Lunch Account.................124.15 Total Food Service Claims............$43,472.82 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion June 22, 2023

Decorah Community School Board Special School Board Meeting Minutes Central Administration Office Monday, June 19, 2023 5:00 p.m. Present: President Ronald Fadness, Directors: Cindy Goodner, John Hjelle, and Brian Petersburg. Supt. Dr. Tim Cronin, Board Secretary Darlene Woodhouse, and Director of Technology Shawn Gordon. Director Lange was absent. Woodhouse and Gordon left the meeting at 5:20 p.m. President Fadness called to order the Special School Board meeting at 5:14 p.m. Director Petersburg moved, seconded by Director Hjelle to approve the Canvas LMS Cloud subscription for $47,246.40. The district will be reimbursed $29,616.00 from eLearning. The district final cost will be $17,630.40. Motion carried by all voting aye. The board participated in a board self-evaluation session with direction from Tammi Drawbaugh, IASB Board Development Director. There being no further business, the special meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m. Ronald Fadness, President Darlene Woodhouse, Board Secretary Decorah(Iowa) Public Opinion June 22, 2023 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, PROPOSED FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATED COSTS FOR A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FOR THE WINNESHIEK MEDICAL CENTER (dba WinnMed) Notice is hereby given that there are on file with the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of the Winneshiek Medical Center dba WinnMed (the “Hospital”) proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated costs for improvement projects to undertake improvement projects for the Hospital to include two new additions for the primary and specialty clinics and a surgery addition, and renovations to the primary/specialty clinic, labor and delivery, and surgery departments, along with site improvements on the Hospital’s campus at 901 Montgomery St., Decorah, Iowa (the “Project”). .........A hearing will be conducted thereon at a meeting of the Board of the Hospital to be held in the Conference Room B1/B2/B3 at the Hospital located at 901 Montgomery St., Decorah, Iowa, at 4:00 PM on the 12th day of July, 2023 at which time and place any person may appear and file objections to the proposed plans, specifications and form of contract and estimated costs for said Project. Published upon order of the Board of Trustees of the Winneshiek Medical Center. Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion June 22, 2023 NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACTION BY THE WINNESHIEK COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (dba WinnMed) TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS TO ISSUE ITS HOSPITAL REVENUE BONDS AND BORROW MONEY The Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of the Winneshiek Medical Center dba WinnMed (the “Hospital”) will meet on the 12th day of July, 2023, in Conference Room B1/ B2/B3 at the hospital facilities located at 901 Montgomery Street, Decorah, Iowa 52101 (the “Hospital Campus”), at 4:00 p.m. for the purpose of instituting proceedings and taking action to issue its hospital revenue bonds or notes (the “Bonds”) and borrow money in a principal amount not to exceed $45,000,000 for the purpose of (1) undertaking improvement projects for the Hospital to include, without limitation, two new additions for the primary and specialty clinics and a surgery addition, and renovations to the primary/specialty clinic, labor and delivery, and surgery departments, along with site improvements located on the Hospital Campus (collectively, the “Project”), including the funding of any reserve funds, and (2) paying costs of issuance and other associated costs and expenses relating to Bonds. The Project will be owned by the Hospital. The Hospital’s obligations to repay the Bonds will be payable solely and only from the net revenues of the Hospital. The Hospital proposes to borrow the money in the foregoing principal amount pursuant to authority contained in Chapter 347A of the Code of Iowa. The Hospital plans to provide interim financing for a portion or all of the costs of the Project through the issuance of bonds, notes or other obligations (the “Interim Obligations”) pursuant to authority contained in Section 76.13 and Chapter 347 of the Code of Iowa, which Interim Obligations will be issued in anticipation of the issuance of the Bonds and will be payable from the proceeds of the Bonds, the net revenues of the Hospital and/or other sources. At the aforementioned time and place, oral or written objections may be filed or made to the proposal to borrow such money. After receiving objections, the Board of the Hospital may determine to borrow such money, in which case, the decision will be final unless appealed to the District Court within fifteen (15) days thereafter. By order of the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Winneshiek County Memorial Hospital. Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion June 22, 2023

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Board Minutes Monday June 12, 2023 The Board of Supervisors met at 9:30am June 12, 2023 with all members present. Lee Bjerke, County Engineer, met with the Board to discuss road matters. Moved by Vick and seconded by Faldet to approve the consent agenda which includes the minutes of the last meeting, the claims filed with the Board, and the liquor license for Luna Valley Farms. Motion carried unanimously. Isaac Wiltgen, Assistant County Engineer, met with the Board to discuss the proposed contract to serve as the Interim County Engineer after Bjerke leaves that position. Moved by Vermace and seconded by Kelsay to approve the contract with Wiltgen. Motion carried unanimously. Faldet presented the Request for Proposals to distribute to financial firms to compile an analysis of the Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management Program. Moved by Faldet and seconded by Vermace to proceed with the distribution of the RFP. Motion carried with Kelsay, Langreck, Vermace, and Faldet voting aye; and Vick voting nay. Moved by Faldet and seconded by Vick to approve the Cigarette and Tobacco permits for businesses in rural areas. Motion carried unanimously. Andy Van Der Maaten, County Attorney, met with the Board. They discussed the timeline and procedures for hiring a new County Engineer. This item will continue to be discussed for several of the next scheduled meetings. Van Der Maaten also reviewed other county issues. Sean Snyder, Emergency Management Coordinator, met with the Board. Also in attendance were several members of the Emergency Management Commission. Using a severe weather example, Snyder described the procedures and timeline for coordinating an Emergency Operations Center; and how, depending on the emergency, mutual aid would be secured. Moved by Vick and seconded by Faldet to adjourn to 9:30am Monday, June 19, 2023. Motion carried unanimously. ATTEST Benjamin D Steines, County Auditor Daniel Langreck, Chair Board of Supervisors Claims 06-12-2023 General Basic Fund Ability Networks Inc, Services ...........475.54 Accurate Controls, Inc, Equipment...2237.08 AcenTek, Internet Service ...................155.24 AireSpring, Telephone Service ...........410.12 Allamakee Co Solid Waste, Bale Purchase ....................................385.60 Alliant Energy, Utilities ....................3460.12 Amazon Capital Services, Supplies ....869.52 Anderson Law Office, Legal Services ............................... 16778.00 Andy’s Speed Lube, Services .............195.00 Aramark Uniform Services, Services .267.69 Mike Ashbacher, Services ...................300.00 AT&T Mobility, Cellular Service........587.01 Linus Barloon, Services ......................425.79 Beaver Creek Graphix, Supplies .........210.62 Thomas Benda, Services ..................... 135.00 Big Canoe Cemetery, Vet Graves ........294.00 Black Hills Energy, Natural Gas Service ..........................310.66 Bloomfield Cemetery, Vet Graves....... 114.00 Bluffton Community Cemetery, Vet Graves ......................................... 117.00 Bohemian National Cemetery, Vet Graves ...........................................51.00 Burr Oak Cemetery, Vet Graves ..........402.00 C&B Material Handling, LLC, Parts ....61.01 Calmar City Cemetery, Vet Graves .....102.00 Calmar Lutheran Cemetery, Vet Graves .........................................162.00 Calmar Motors, Services.....................482.92 Canoe Cemetery Association, Vet Graves ...........................................42.00 Canoe Ridge Lutheran Cemetery, Vet Graves ...........................................57.00 Capital One, Payment ...........................74.74 Cardmember Service, Payment......... 4053.30 Carolan’s Ag & Repair, Services ........840.50 Carquest Auto Parts, Parts.....................35.16 Casper Plumbing & Heating, Inc, Services ...........................................3841.87 CDW Gov’t, Supplies .......................4399.20 CentralSquare Tech, LLC, Service Contract ............................18712.00 CenturyLink, Telephone Service......... 657.52 Copyland, Printing ..............................440.00 Court View Place LLP, Payment .......1733.30 Culligan, Services ...............................237.28 Charles P Cunningham, Reimbursement ...................................60.00 Roger Dahlen, Reimbursement ............. 25.00 DALCO, Supplies ............................... 443.28 Decorah Ace Hardware, Supplies .......200.94 Decorah Community Schools, Services .............................................187.70 Decorah Lutheran Cemetery, Vet Graves .......................................1242.00 Decorah Newspapers, Publications ..... 803.14 Decorah Tire Service, Services ......... 1886.65 Dell Marketing LP, Equipment ...........986.92 Dentons Davis Brown PC, Legal Services ..................................285.00 Driftless Security Solutions, Services .150.00 Eddy Cemetery- Kendallville, Vet Graves .........................................108.00 Electronic Services System, Services2177.73 Employee & Family Resources, Services ...........................................1547.10 Fareway Stores, Supplies ..................1081.91 Farmers Union Co-op, Supplies............50.16 John Fels, Reimbursement ....................25.00 First Lutheran of Ossian, Vet Graves ....51.00 Fisk Farm & Home Inc., Supplies ........17.99 Fort Atkinson Nursery, LLC, Supplies .............................................800.00 Frankville Burying Grounds, Vet Graves .........................................159.00 Freemont Cemetery, Vet Graves ...........45.00 Freeport Cemetery Association, Vet Graves .........................................246.00 Glenwood Lutheran Cemetery, Vet Graves .........................................156.00 Christina Goeden, Reimbursement .......44.99 Arielle Gossman, Mileage ....................65.65 Govt Executive Media Group, Services .............................................500.00 Greenwood Cemetery, Vet Graves ........69.00 George L. Grosz, Services ..................141.93 Mark Haan, Services .......................13425.00 Hageman Cleaning, Services ..............200.00 Andrew Hageman, Reimbursement ....800.00 Kayla Hageman, Reimbursement ......... 25.00 John Halverson, Reimbursement ..........25.00 Hauge Lutheran Cemetery, Vet Graves .45.00 Headington Repair, LLC, Services ..... 811.33 Heartland Business Systems, Services 715.56 Lori Hemesath, Mileage......................544.05 P.J. Herold, Services..............................80.00 Penny Herold, Mileage .......................504.40 Sally Herold, Mileage .........................370.50 Hesper Lutheran Cemetery, Vet Graves .........................................204.00 Hesper Public Cemetery, Vet Graves ..186.00 Highland Lutheran Cemetery, Vet Graves .........................................108.00

Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport, Lodging ........................................... 1159.20 Huber’s Store, Supplies....................... 145.53 IA Dept of Public Safety, Services ....1031.25 Ice Snow Control Services, Inc, Services ............................................. 300.00 ICIT Treasurer, Registration ............. 3800.00 Iowa State Assoc Of Counties, Dues 8315.00 ISCTA, Membership ...........................250.00 Fatimetu Jatri Emhamed, Reimbursement ................................. 375.00 John Deere Financial, Supplies ........... 546.49 Mike Johnson, Camp Host ..................312.50 KAR Auto Group of Decorah Inc, Vehicle........................................... 60000.00 Kimberly Keck, Mileage....................... 65.00 Kolor Graphics LC, Services ..............433.99 Nancy Kovarik, Reimbursement........... 25.00 Brenda Kreitzer, Reimbursement .......... 25.00 Ethel Barbara Krueger, Services .........106.58 Kwik Trip Extended Network, Fuel .. 3352.97 LA Communications, Inc, Advertising ........................................404.00 La Crosse Graphics Inc, Printing ........ 536.88 Steve Lennon, Services ....................... 599.26 Leon’s Auto Repair, Services ............1634.90 Lincoln Lutheran Cemetery, Vet Graves .........................................108.00 Locust Cemetery Association, Vet Graves ...........................................72.00 Madison Lutheran Cemetery, Vet Graves ......................................... 171.00 Mail Services, Services ....................... 796.73 Anna Mark M.D., Services ................. 640.00 Martin Bros. Distributing, Supplies ....532.60 Karin Martin-Hiner, Mileage .............. 324.35 Jamie McConnell, Reimbursement ....... 25.00 Hubert McGee, Services ..................... 485.44 Mediacom, Services ............................ 191.81 MERI, Services ................................... 256.00 MH Equipment, Services ....................963.01 Microbac Laboratories, Inc., Services ..35.50 Stacy Miller, Mileage ..........................302.90 Motorola Solutions, Inc, Equipment .3315.00 MWSCO, Supplies..............................161.13 NACCHO, Membership ..................... 260.00 NE Iowa Lawn Care, Services ............ 378.00 Netsmart Technologies, Inc....... Maintenance Agreement ......................................... 1499.69 Evan Neubauer, Reimbursement...........20.00 Brady O’Connor, Services ................1000.00 O’Reilly Automotive, Inc., Parts...........43.92 Oak Hill Cemetery Association, Vet Graves ...........................................69.00 Oak Hill Cemetery- Castalia, Vet Graves .............................................9.00 Olson Explosives, Fuel .....................2260.93 Our Lady of Seven Dolors, Vet Graves .........................................135.00 Perry Novak Electric, Inc, Services .... 227.54 Phelps Cemetery, Vet Graves ............1222.00 Lonnie Pierce, Reimbursement ............. 25.00 Pitney Bowes bank Inc., Postage ...... 1400.00 Pleasant View Cemetery, Vet Graves ..162.00 Postville Cemetery Association, Vet Graves ...........................................87.00 Quadient Fiance USA, Inc., Postage. 1000.00 Quill.com, Supplies............................... 62.04 Rapids Reproductions, Inc, Services ..250.00 Olivia Rasmussen, Services ................ 787.50 Reliable Dumpster Services Inc, Services ............................................. 180.00 Ricoh USA Inc, Maintenance Agreement ................. 1956.61 Ricoh USA Inc, Maintenance Agreement ................. 1000.41 Ridgeway Cemetery, Vet Graves ..........57.00 Ridgeway Lutheran Cemetery, Vet Graves ...........................................39.00 Roger’s Lock & Key, Services.............. 85.00 Lacey Rogers, Services ....................... 410.00 Gregg Rude, Services............................ 20.00 Russell Cemetery Association, Vet Graves ...........................................84.00 Sanitation Resources, Inc, Services ....712.00 Schilling Supply Company, Supplies ........................................... 2081.83 Hanna Schmitt, Reimbursement ........... 20.00 Barb Schroeder, Reimbursement ............ 3.00 Jayne Schultz, Reimbursement ............. 87.29 Schumacher Elevator, Services ...........548.47 Marguerite Schwarz, Reimbursement ...20.00 SEE Electric, LLC, Services .............2085.12 SePRO Corporation, Services .............236.00 SMI Co., Materials..............................357.50 SmileMakers, Supplies .........................81.69 Gordon Snitker, Reimbursement...........25.00 Solutions Inc., Services ..................... 6119.00 Springfield Lutheran Cemetery, Vet Graves ...........................................72.00 Springwater Cemetery, Vet Graves .......24.00 St Agnes Cemetery, Vet Graves ..........129.00 St Aloysius Cemetery, Vet Graves ......300.00 St Anthony’s Cemetery, Vet Graves ........3.00 St Benedict’s Cemetery, Vet Graves ...444.00 St Bridget’s Cemetery, Vet Graves......123.00 St Francis Cemetery Assn, Vet Graves .........................................498.00 St John’s Cemetery Association, Vet Graves .........................................270.00 St Kiernan’s Cemetery, Vet Graves .......12.00 St Wenceslaus Cemetery, Vet Graves.. 342.00 Staples Credit Plan, Supplies ................ 89.84 Stavanger Lutheran Cemetery, Vet Graves .........................................123.00 Ben Steines, Reimbursement ................25.00 Steve’s Car Care, Services ....................31.50 John L. Storkamp, Reimbursement....... 25.00 Margaret Storkamp, Services ............1009.28 Streicher’s, Supplies............................ 877.99 Superior Building Centers, Materials .408.84 Kim Teslow, Services ............................70.97 Thryv, Advertising ................................ 19.50 Tieskoetter Lawn Care, LLC, Services .............................................320.00 Truck Country of Iowa, Services ........ 251.27 Union Prairie Cemetery, Vet Graves .....75.00 Monserrat Uribe, Mileage ................... 395.20 Kenny Van Horn, Services ....................23.66 Jada Vanden Brink, Services ............... 289.69 Krista Vanden Brink, Mileage............. 129.00 Steve Vanden Brink, Services ............. 350.00 Verizon Wireless, Cell Service .......... 1699.86 Shirley Vermace, Reimbursement ....... 267.24 Vidanyx, Services ............................. 2411.29 Jamie Wagner, Mileage ....................... 633.10 Washington Prairie Cemetery, Vet Graves .........................................222.00 Weis Buick GMC, Services ................ 794.16 Windridge Implements, LLC, Parts ...... 16.00 Windstream, Telephone Service............ 78.27 Workspace, Supplies ......................... 1001.38 Wright Way Computers, LLC, Supplies ........................................... 5078.80 1st Impression Sign & Graphic, Signs 145.00 General Supplemental Fund Cardmember Service, Payment............. 93.00 General Motors LLC, Payment .............25.00 Henry M. Adkins & Son, Inc, Services ......................................... 51180.00 ICAP, Insurance ................................2500.00 IMWCA, Insurance .........................18839.00 State Medical Examiners Office, Services ...........................................1968.00 Water Testing Grant Fund Kelly Frana, Plug Well ........................477.87 Don Hanson, Plug Well .......................500.00 State Hygienic Laboratory, Services ...280.00 Rural Services Basic Fund Everest Property Group, LLC, Site Rent ............................................100.00 Tony Phillips, Reimbursement ..............25.00 Reliable Dumpster Services Inc, Services ...........................................3240.00 Verizon Wireless, Cell Service ..............39.65 Winn Co Landfill, Fees .....................2215.44 Secondary Road Fund AcenTek, Telephone Service...............263.82 Alliant Energy, Utilities ......................957.17 Aramark Uniform Services, Services1262.10 AT&T Mobility, Cellular Service..........89.68 Barco Municipal Products, Inc, Services .............................................263.50 Becker Hardware, Inc., Supplies...........19.47 Bodensteiner Implement Company, Services .............................................588.38 Cardmember Service, Payment........... 973.80 Carolan’s Ag & Repair, Services .... 11722.50 Carquest Auto Parts, Parts...................709.72 City of Ossian, Utilities......................... 19.00 Croell Inc, Materials ........................... 419.00 DeBauche Truck & Diesel, Parts ......1063.03 Decorah Tire Service, Services .........2548.12 Diamond Mowers, Supplies .............. 2565.27 Don’s Truck Sales, Inc, Equipment... 3373.08 Ernie’s Ag Center, Services............... 4875.00 Fisk Farm & Home Inc., Supplies ...... 134.29 Greenfield Contractors, LLC, Services ......................................... 20639.02 Harmony Telephone Company, Services ............................................. 116.28 Heartland Asphalt Inc., Services ....... 6454.56 Hovden Oil Co, Fuel ......................... 6012.08 Huber’s Store, Supplies.........................17.59 Iowa DNR, Permit Fee........................350.00 Iowa One Call, Services........................33.30 Iowa Prison Industries, Signs............3575.66 IA St Univ Extension, Registration.......90.00 K Construction, Services ................83794.32 Kirkeby Welding, Services................2535.60 Mabel Co-op Telephone Ridgeway, E911 Service .......................................77.72 Martin Equipment of IA/IL, Inc, Supplies ...........................................1487.36 Metal Culverts, Materials.................... 475.00 MiBroadband, Services ....................... 111.28 Mitko Specialty Sales, Parts ............... 181.45 MWSCO, Supplies.............................. 211.97 Napa Auto Parts, Parts ..........................16.16 Nutrien Ag Solutions, Inc., Supplies. 3570.00 Olsgard’s Auto Sales, Services ........... 300.75 Racom Corporation, Services .............296.76 Roger’s Lock & Key, Services............ 210.00

Ronco Engineering, Supplies .............. 113.86 Sadler Power Train, Parts..................1513.08 Safety X-treme, LLC, Supplies......... 2338.40 Sanitation Resources, Inc, Services ......90.00 TrafﬁCalm Systems, Signs ..................770.00 Truck Country of Iowa, Services ..167323.64 Verizon Wireless, Cell Service ..........1497.07 Weis Buick GMC, Services ................ 270.51 Windstream, Telephone Service..........182.91 Winneshiek Medical Center, Services ..90.00 Co Conserv Capital Improv Fund Amazon Capital Services, Supplies ....297.91 Bacon Concrete, LLC, Services ...... 86376.92 Beaver Creek Graphix, Supplies ......... 747.40 Community Foundation, Funding ..... 6000.00 Huber’s Store, Supplies....................... 127.19 Barb Schroeder, Reimbursement ........206.98 Shooting Star Native Seeds, Seed .....2280.00 Ryan Wiltgen, Reimbursement ............. 52.46 County Assessor Agency Fund Dell Marketing LP, Equipment .........1419.95 Vanguard Appraisals, Services ........12925.00 Verizon Wireless, Cell Service ..............39.65 E911 Surcharge Fund AcenTek, E911 Service .......................512.66 American Tower Corporation, Rental ..............................................1893.71 CentralSquare Tech, LLC, Service Contract ............................ 70000.00 Mabel Co-op Telephone, E911 Service .....................................377.08 Midwest Patch, Signs .......................... 920.00 Emergency Management Comm Amazon Capital Services, Supplies ....379.31 AT&T Mobility, Cellular Service..........91.13 Capital One, Payment ........................... 79.88 Cardmember Service, Payment ........... 229.11 Casey’s Business MasterCard, Fuel ....133.95 Decorah Ace Hardware, Supplies ......... 13.38 Olson Explosives, Fuel ....................... 100.57 Verizon Wireless, Cell Service ..............99.04 Winneshiek Co Health Ins Fund SISCO, Insurance............................ 24902.48 Grand Total ...................................861981.10 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion June 22, 2023

June 12, 2023 Call to Order & Determination of Quorum: The Winneshiek County Area Solid Waste Agency meeting was called to order by Chairperson Mark Vick at 5:23 p.m. on Monday, June 12th, 2023 at the Winneshiek County Sanitary Landfill. Voting members present were; Shirley Vermace, Dan Langreck, Mark Vick, Leon Kipp, Don DiLaura, Keith Frana, Dennis Wilkins, Todd Ihde, Richard Hammel and Mark Faldet. A quorum was determined by the chairperson. Also present were; Winneshiek County Supervisor Steve Kelsay, Counsel Barrett Gipp, AECOM Engineer Chris Oelkers, Howard County Conservation Craig Fencl, Landfill Director T.J Schissel, and Landfill Operator Meghan Scheidel. Approval of Minutes & Agenda: Moved by Ihde, seconded by Vermace, to approve the meeting minutes of 03/13/23. All voting approved. Moved by DiLaura, seconded by Wilkins to approve the 06/12/23 agenda. All voting approved. Introduction of Guests: Marta Kelsay, Ron Ludeking, Kelly Ludeking Report from Secretary-Treasurer: 03/31/23 Checking Balance: $402,799.33 03/31/23 Checking Interest: $31.32 03/31/23 Certificates of Deposit (Operating): $1,445,774.04 03/31/23 Certificates of Deposit (Closure-Post Closure): $6,294,865.98 03/31/23 Total Investments: $7,740,640.02 04/30/23 Checking Balance: $455,681.00 04/30/23 Checking Interest: $36.68 04/30/23 Certificates of Deposit (Operating): $1,445,774.04 04/30/23 Certificates of Deposit (Closure-Post Closure): $6,294,865.98 04/30/23 Total Investments: $7,740,640.02 05/31/23 Checking Balance: $333,066.77 05/31/23 Checking Interest: $34.70 05/31/23 Certificates of Deposit (Operating): $1,645,774.04 05/31/23 Certificates of Deposit (Closure-Post Closure): $6,330,364.49 05/31/23 Total Investments: $7,976,138.53 Public Comment: There was no public comment. Approve Claims Paid: Moved by Hammel, seconded by Frana to approve the March claims of $80,504.70 and April claims of $75,740.35 and May claims of $320,075.14. All voting approved. June 12, 2023 WCASWA Rate & Review Committee Meeting Minutes The meeting began at 5:00 p.m. Present: Mark Vick-WCASWA-Chairperson-Winneshiek County Supervisor Daniel Langreck-Vice Chairperson Winneshiek County Supervisor Mark Faldet-Winneshiek County Supervisor Shirley Vermace-Winneshiek County Supervisor Steve Kelsay-Winneshiek County Supervisor Leon Kipp-City of Fort Atkinson Don DiLaura-City of Ossian Dennis Wilkins-City of Castalia Keith Frana-City of Calmar Todd Ihde-City of Decorah Craig Fencl-Howard County Conservation Richard Hammel-Winneshiek County Ron Ludeking-Neighbor Kelly Ludeking-Neighbor Marta Kelsay-Guest Barrett Gipp-Counsel T.J. Schissel-Landfill Director Meghan Scheidel-Landfill Operator Chris Oelkers-AECOM Engineer Topics Discussed: 1. TJ Schissel discussed landfill usage & tonnage. 2. TJ Schissel explained the landfill cash flow projections. Moved by Frana, and seconded by Vermace, to propose an increase in the tipping fee to $75.00 per ton effective July 1, 2024. All voting approved. 3. Reviewed Educational & Competitive grant applications. Moved by Kelsay, seconded by Faldet to recommend the WCASWA approve the Educational grants in the following amounts: Winneshiek County-$2093.00; Howard County-$870.90; Clayton County-$1700.15; Postville-$202.31. The Competitive Grant in the following amount: Howard County Conservation-$7299.55. All voting approved. The meeting ended at 5:23 p.m. and transitioned to the regular agency meeting. Winneshiek County Area Solid Waste Agency General Ledger As of March 31, 2023 Date, Num, Name, Split, Deposits, Payments, Balance 03/01/2023, 11624, Robert and Sadie Sersland Land purchase payment. 16,275.00 03/06/202, Deposit ........................... 2,577.01 03/06/2023, Deposit ....................... 30,131.51 03/06/202, 11625, CENTURY LINK Telephone ............................................ 77.13 03/06/2023, 11626, Fisk Farm and Home Shop Supplies.................................... 734.13 03/06/2023, 11627, ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES, INC., Office Supplies ...204.96 03/06/2023, 11628, Hovden Oil Inc., Fuel/Oil .......................................... 1,009.80 03/06/2023, 11629, Hawkeye Sanitation, Inc., Appliance Removal ................ 1,629.00 03/06/2023, 11630, AcenTekInternet .... 54.95 03/06/2023, 1163, Winneshiek County Auditor Payroll .............................32,998.62 03/06/2023, 11632, Mississippi Welders Supply Co. Inc., Shop Supplies ..........291.61 03/13/2023, Deposit ......................... 2,839.59 03/13/2023, Deposit ....................... 21,959.53 03/13/2023, 11633, Windridge Implement Fuel/Oil ........................... 117.00 03/13/2023, 11634, WINNESHIEK COUNTY RECYCLING, Glass ......... 47.40 03/13/2023, 11635, Gemini, Refund ... 191.45 03/13/2023, 11636, Napa Auto Parts, Shop Supplies...................................... 44.98 03/13/2023, 11637, Ziegler Inc., Repairs ........................................... 1,894.13 03/13/2023, 11638, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Shop Supplies......................................10.14 03/20/2023. Deposit ....................... 32,870.74 03/20/2023, 11639, AGVANTAGE FS INC.Fuel/Oil .... 5,351.58 03/20/2023, 11640, MiEnergy Cooperative Electricity ..................... 429.37 03/20/2023, 1164, Decorah Tire Service Tire Repair ..........................................64.00 03/27/2023, Deposit ....................... 43,332.35 03/27/2023, 11642, Driftless Multimedia LLC, Advertising ................................ 47.00 03/27/2023, 11643, Driftless Multimedia LLC, Advertising .............................. 214.43 03/27/2023, 11644, AECOM Engineer ........................13,346.92 03/27/2023, 11645, CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONING, Office Supplies ....51.55 03/27/2023, 11646, Becker Hardware Leachate ............................................215.96

03/27/2023, 11647, Drillings All Season Sports, Repairs .................................. 169.99 03/27/2023, 11648, WINNESHIEK COUNTY RECYCLING, Glass ......... 40.92 03/27/2023, 11649, RICOH, Office Expenses ..................................48.68 03/27/2023, 11650, McDonald Supply Decorah Leachate........................... 2,368.67 03/27/2023, 11651, PIONEER TELEPHONE, telephone................................ 14.07 03/27/2023, 11652, MIDWEST ELECTRONIC RECOVERY, Electronics Removal ......................... 100.00 03/27/2023, 11653, Bruening Rock Products Road Rock....................... 1,904.44 03/31/2023, Deposit ......................... 3,932.73 03/31/2023,ACH, Treasurer-State of Iowa, Sales Tax ...........................................517.96 03/31/2023, ACH, First Data Merchant Bank, March card fees ........................38.86 03/31/2023, ACH, Interest, Checking Interest ................................ 31.32 TOTAL ... 137,674.78, 80,504.70, 402,799.33 Winneshiek County Area Solid Waste Agency General Ledger As of April 30, 2023 Date, Num, Name, Split, Deposits, Payments, Balance ...................................................... 402,799.33 04/03/2023, Deposit ......................... 3,017.29 04/03/2023, Deposit ....................... 41,805.24 04/03/2023, 11654, CENTURY LINK, Telephone ............................................79.63 04/03/2023, 11655, Drillings All Season Sports Repairs ................................... 804.96 04/03/2023, 11656, Carolina Software, Office, Supplies .................................200.00 04/03/2023,11657, Fisk Farm and Home, Shop Supplies....................................261.79 04/03/2023,11658, Winneshiek County Auditor Payroll .............................33,141.81 04/05/2023,ACH, Kwik Star, Monitoring Wells ..................................5.58 04/11/2023, Deposit .........................4,706.99 04/11/202, Deposit .........................28,482.30 04/17/2023, Deposit ....................... 34,740.12 04/17/2023, 11659, Ziegler Inc., Repairs ........................................... 1,302.62 04/17/2023, 11660, AcenTek, Internet .. 54.95 04/17/2023,11661, Napa Auto Parts, Shop Supplies....................................129.48 04/17/2023, 11662, TERRY BUENZOW, Education-HHW................................ 100.00 04/17/2023, 11663, WINNESHIEK COUNTY RECYCLING, Glass....................... 43.44 04/17/2023, 11664, HAWKEYE RECYCLING, Glass ....................................... 40.56 04/17/2023, 11665, ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES, INC., Office Supplies ...228.60 04/17/2023, 11666, LaCrosse Scale, Scale Upgrade ..............................20,427.42 04/17/2023, 11667, Becker Hardware, Repairs .............................................. 301.75 04/17/2023, 11668, USPS, Office Supplies ..................................630.00 04/17/2023,11669, MiEnergy Cooperative Electricity ..................... 579.32 04/17/2023, 11670, AGVANTAGE FS INC.,Fuel ......... 3,859.92 04/20/2023, ACH, Treasurer-State of Iowa, Sales Tax ........................................2,766.87 04/21/2023, ACH, Kwik Star, Monitoring Wells ..................................2.79 04/24/2023, Deposit ......................... 6,781.83 04/24/2023, Deposit ......................... 4,913.03 04/24/2023, 11671, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, State Tipping Fees ........................10,515.39 04/24/2023, 11672, Decorah Tire Service, Repairs ................................................ 26.99 04/24/2023, 11673, MIDWEST ELECTRONIC RECOVER, Appliance .......................................... 100.00 04/24/2023, 11674, WINNESHIEK COUNTY RECYCLING, Glass ......... 43.32 04/24/2023, 11675, Drillings All Season Sports, Repairs .................................... 16.99 04/30/2023, Deposit ......................... 4,138.54 04/30/2023, ACH, First Data Merchant Bank, April card fees...........................76.17 04/30/2023, ACH, Interest, Checking Interest ................................ 36.68 TOTAL ..... 128,622.02, 75,740.35, 455,681.00 Winneshiek County Area Solid Waste Agency General Ledger As of May 31, 2023 Date, Num, Name, Split, Deposits, Payments, Balance 05/01/2023, Deposit ......................... 3,330.28 05/01/2023, Deposit ....................... 48,904.25 05/01/2023, 11676, CENTURY LINK, Telephone ............................................ 79.27 05/01/2023, 11677, PIONEER TELEPHONE, Telephone ................... 14.57 05/01/2023,11678, Winneshiek County Auditor, Payroll -April ................... 33,003.19 05/01/2023,11679, CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONING, Office .....51.55 05/01/2023, 11680, Decorah Overhead Door LLC, Repairs............................180.00 05/01/2023, 1168, Eurofins Environment Testing NC, Monitoring Wells .......1,394.00 05/01/2023, ACH, Decorah Bank & Trust Safe Deposit Box ................................ 35.00 05/08/2023, Deposit ......................... 5,351.16 05/08/2023, Deposit ....................... 12,482.77 05/08/2023, 11682, Community Insurance of Iowa, Inusurance .......... 952.00 05/08/2023, 11683, WINNESHIEK MEDICAL CENTER, Employee Screen ................................24.00 05/08/2023, 11684, WINNESHIEK COUNTY RECYCLING, Glass....................... 44.64 05/08/2023, 11685, AECOM, Engineering ..................................35,344.07 05/08/2023, 11686, Fisk Farm and Home, Shop .................................................. 619.99 05/08/2023, 11687, AcenTek, Internet ................................................ 54.95 05/08/2023, 11688, ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES, INC.,Office ...................182.88 05/15/2023, Deposit ......................... 6,781.25 05/15/2023, Deposit ....................... 27,914.58 05/15/2023,11689, Ernie’s Ag Center, Landfill, Seed .....................................648.00 05/15/2023, 11690, Truck Country Decorah, Repairs .......... 0.00 05/15/2023, 11691, RICOH, Office ......29.45 05/15/2023, 11692, Mississippi Welders Supply Co. Inc., Shop .........................35.95 05/15/2023, 11693, Eurofins Environment Testing NC, Monitoring Wells .......1,400.00 05/15/2023, 11694, Ziegler Inc., Repairs .............................................. 510.13 05/15/2023, 11695, AGVANTAGE FS INC., Fuel .................................4,331.03 05/15/2023, 11696, Truck Country Decorah, Repairs ................................. 51.88 05/16/2023, 11697, Luana Savings Bank, Investment CD ...........................200,000.00 05/22/2023, ACH, Treasurer-State of Iowa, Sales Tax ...........................................999.19 05/22/2023, Deposit ......................... 3,642.34 05/22/202, Deposit ......................... 25,415.95 05/22/2023, 11698, MIDWEST ELECTRONIC RECOVERY, TV Recycling .................................... 100.00 05/22/2023, 11699, Windridge Implement, Fuel ................................................... 124.02 05/22/2023, 11700, WINNESHIEK COUNTY RECYCLING, Glass ......... 43.08 05/22/2023, 11701, MiEnergy Cooperative, Electricity .......................................... 968.52 05/22/2023,11702, STOREY/ KENWORTHY, Office........................52.62 05/30/2023, Deposit ......................... 6,771.26 05/30/2023, Deposit ....................... 47,711.96 05/30/2023, 11703, Winneshiek County Auditor Payroll – May ................. 32,497.47 05/30/2023, 11704, CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONING, Office ...................88.05 05/30/2023, 11705, Trimble Inc, Leachate .........................................3,900.00 05/30/2023, 11706, MIDWEST ELECTRONIC RECOVERYTV, Recycling ....................................... 2,184.60 05/30/2023, 11707, PIONEER TELEPHONE, Telephone ................... 15.56 05/31/2023, ACH, Credit/Debit Sales MayDeposit .................................... 9,060.41 05/31/2023, ACH, First Data Merchant Bank 6121 · Checking Expens ................... 115.48 05/31/2023, ACH Interest, Checking Interest ................................34.70 TOTAL .....197,400.91 320,075.14. 333,006.77 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion June 22, 2023

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Warriors start busy week with wins over CR With at least one game every day this week, the South Winn softball team (13-11, 9-1 UIC) started it off with two conference wins at home Monday, with a non-conference battle that went to Riceville Tuesday night.

Avery Humpal snags a high ball behind the plate during Monday’s doubleheader win over Clayton Ridge. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

Conference battle Monday, the Warriors hosted Clayton Ridge (7-15, 4-8 UIC). In game one, South Winn won, 11-1, having scored at least one run in ﬁve of the six innings played. South Winn had 16 hits. Abby Wagner was 3-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI. Morgan Kriener also had three hits with a double and drove in two runs. Britney Hageman, Morgan Kleve, Isabella Opperman and Avery Luzum all had two hits each.

Big innings lead to wins for TV girls By Logan Manderﬁeld It was a busy slate to start the week for the Turkey Valley softball team (9-14, 8-2 UIC), starting the week with a pair of doubleheaders both in and out of the conference Monday and Tuesday. The Trojans came away with two wins over the four games. Monday recap Monday night, the Trojans took on the West Central Blue Devils (4-17, 2-10 UIC) in a two-game conference series, earning a sweep in convincing fashion, 19-9 and 14-4. West Central got out to an early 4-0 lead at the bottom of the ﬁrst inning of game one. Turkey Valley then cut the Blue Devils’ lead in half at the top of the second inning and took a 5-4 lead at the top of the third inning. However, West Central quickly took back the lead by also scoring four runs at the bottom of the third inning, making the score 8-5 in favor of the Blue Devils. The Trojans then went on a tear, scoring a combined 14 runs over the course of the last four innings of the game. West Central was unable to replicate Turkey Valley’s success, as the Trojans allowed just one more run to be scored for the rest of the game. Sierra Morris was in the pitcher’s circle ringing up seven batters and allowing seven hits. At the plate, Clare Courtney went 2-for-4 with a double and three RBI. Maici Weber was 3-for-5 and drove in three runs as well. Producing another three hits was designated hitter Brianna Busta with a pair of RBI, while Morgan Vsetecka and Aubrey Hoffert had two hits each. The remaining two hits were had by Alison Leibold

Another good W In their last conference game of the season, Turkey Valley took down the Clayton Ridge Eagles (5-17, 4-11 UIC) on the road 13-3 in Garnavillo. At the top of the first inning, Turkey Valley took a 1-0 lead, and at the bottom of the second inning, the Trojans scored another two runs, extending the lead to three runs. The Eagles started to mount a comeback and brought the Trojans’ lead back down to just a single run at the bottom of the third inning, but that would soon change. At the top of the fourth inning, Turkey Valley went on a tear and scored four runs. They repeated their success once again at the top of the fifth inning when they scored another five runs. During the same time frame, Clayton Ridge only scored one run, making the score 12-3. The Trojans were able to extend the lead to 10 runs at the top of the sixth inning, which allowed junior pitcher Russell Nieman, who took over from freshman pitcher Logan Busta, to end the game an inning early.

R H E TV 0 2 3 4 2 6 2 19 14 7 WC 4 0 4 0 0 1 0 9 7 7 Sierra Morris (WP) – 7IP, 9R, 7H, 3BB, 7K 2B – Clare Courtney 2; 1B – Maici Weber 3; Brianna Busta 3; Morgan Vsetecka 2; Aubrey Hoffert 2; Alison Leibold 1; Halle Weber 1; RBI – M. Weber 3; Courtney 3; Hoffert 3; Busta 2; Olivia Snyder 1; Leibold 1; Jacqlyn Schmitt 1 R H E TV 7 4 0 1 1 1 x 14 11 1 WC 0 0 4 0 0 0 x 4 2 7 M. Weber (WP) – 2-1/3IP, 4R, 1H, 5BB, 5K; H. Weber (RP) – 3-2/3IP, 2H, 2BB, 2K 2B – Snyder 1; Courtney 1; J. Schmitt 1; Vsetecka 1; 1B – Snyder 2; M. Weber 1; Courtney 1; J. Schmitt 1; Hoffert 1; Busta 1; RBI – Snyder 3; Vsetecka 2; Hoffert 2; M. Weber 1; Courtney 1; J. Schmitt 1; SB – M. Weber 2; Leibold 1; Busta 1

Tough night Tuesday, the Trojans played

Continued from Page 10 The Trojans collected nine hits in the game with Hanson going 3-for-3 at the plate with two doubles and driving in four runs. Carson Busta added a double and four RBI with Bodensteiner, Hayek, Kurtenbach, Drilling and Treyton Hulbert all having one hit. “It was good to see the bats continue to have a little life in them,” noted Coach Stepan. R H E TV 1 2 0 4 5 1 x 13 9 3 CR-C 0 0 2 1 0 0 x 3 6 2 Logan Busta (WP) – 4IP, 3R, 3BB, 6K; Russell Nieman (Save) – 2IP, 3BB, 1K 2B – Hanson 2; Carson Busta 1; 1B – Hanson 1; Bodensteiner 1; Hayek 1; Kurtenbach 1; Drilling 1; Treyton Hulbert 1; RBI – Hanson 4; C. Busta 4; Bodensteiner 1; Dietzenbach 1; Drilling 1; Hulbert 1; SB – Hanson 1

Looking to this week Turkey Valley has one game left this week as the Trojans will travel to Charles City Friday, June 23, for JV and varsity action starting at 5 p.m. Monday, June 26, the Trojans will be at Postville for a varsity twinbill at 5 p.m.

TV’s Sierra Morris winds up for a pitch Tuesday against Saint Ansgar. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz) a two-game non-conference series at home against the Saint Ansgar Saints (14-8), falling in the twinbill. Turkey Valley was unable to keep Saint Ansgar close in game one, allowing the Saints to score 15 runs. Since Saint Ansgar did not score most of their runs until later in the game, the Trojans were able to narrowly avoid being subject to the mercy rule. Though the Saints were able to make contact on a large number of pitches, Turkey Valley also committed a substantial number of errors. Combined, these factors allowed Saint Ansgar to grab a 15-3 over the Trojans. In game two, Saint Ansgar got out to an early 1-0 lead at the top of the ﬁrst inning. The Trojans then took the lead at the bottom of the ﬁrst inning after scoring two runs. Unfortunately for Turkey Valley, not much else would go their way for the rest of the night. In fact, the Trojans were shutout for the rest of the game. While Turkey Valley struggled to hit the ball,

R H CR 0 0 1 0 0 0 x 1 4 SW 4 3 2 0 1 1 x 11 16 Morgan Kleve (WP) – 6IP, 1R, 4H, 4BB, 8K 2B – Abby Wagner 2; Morgan Kriener 1; 1B – Kriener 2; Britney Hageman 2; Kleve 2; Isabella Opperman 2; Avery Luzum 2; Wagner 1; Ali Heying 1; Avery Humpal 1; RBI – Kriener 2; Hageman 2; Heying 2; Ella Willey 2; Wagner 1; Kleve 1;

This week The Trojans will travel to Crestwood Thursday, June 22, with the ninth, JV and varsity teams in action starting at 4 p.m. TV will then compete in the Decorah tournament Saturday, June 24, at 9 a.m. Monday, June 26, the Trojans will make the short trek to Calmar to battle the UIC leader South Winn in a varsity twinbill at 5 p.m.

singles. The Warriors’ swing stayed hot as Heying collected a triple and Kriener a double. With a hit apiece were Wagner, Hageman and Kleve.

Opperman 1; SB – Adrienne Winings 1

R H CR 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 3 SW 0 1 3 1 0 0 x 5 10 Kleve (WP) – 7IP, 3R, 3H, 6BB, 8K 2B – Kleve 1; Opperman 1; 1B – Humpal 2; Wagner 1; Hageman 1; Kleve 1; E. Willey 1; Opperman 1; Luzum 1; RBI – Opperman 2; Wagner 1; Humpal 1; Luzum 1; SB – Winings 1

R H Rice 0 1 3 2 2 0 0 8 11 SW 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 5 7 Kleve (LP) – 7IP, 8R, 11H, 1BB, 3K 3B – Heying 1; 2B – Kriener 1; 1B – Luzum 2; Wagner 1; Hageman 1; Kleve 1; RBI – Wagner 2; Kriener 1; Hageman 1; Heying 1; SB – Winings 2

Only one In their third game in two days, the Warriors dropped a nonconference game to Riceville (18-7) at home Tuesday, 8-5. The visitors scored runs in four of the seven frames while South Winn manufactured all ﬁve of its runs in the third inning. Kleve went the distance on the mound, giving up 11 hits and striking out three. South Winn tallied seven hits with Luzum having a pair of

Game every day The Warriors are at Oelwein Thursday, June 22, at 5 p.m. Friday, June 23, the SW squads are at Sumner-Fredericksburg at 3:30 p.m., and ﬁnish the week at the Dunkerton tourney Saturday, June 24, at 9 a.m. The Warriors South Winn hosts Turkey Valley Monday, June 26, as at 5 p.m.

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the Saints, aided by Trojan errors, managed to score 11 more runs. This made the score 12-2 Saint Ansgar, which the Saints would hold for the rest of the game. Individual stats were unavailable at press time.

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and Halle Weber. In the nightcap, Turkey Valley got out to an early 11-0 lead after scoring seven runs at the top of the first inning and four runs at the top of the second inning. West Central scored four runs at the bottom of the third inning, but those would end up being the only four runs that the Blue Devils would score for the entire game. Turkey Valley then scored a run in each of the final three innings, bringing the Trojans’ lead to 10 runs. Because of the mercy rule, the Trojans were able to finish the game and were able to beat the Blue Devils in just six innings instead of a full seven-inning game. The game two win went to M. Weber on the mound with five strikeouts with H. Weber striking out two in relief. TV garnered 11 hits in the contest with Olivia Snyder going 3-for-4 with a double and three RBI. Courtney, Jacqlyn Schmitt and Vsetecka also produced doubles for the Trojans.

One run in the second, three in the third and one in the fourth gave the Warriors their second win of the night, 5-3. South Winn scattered 10 hits among seven batters. Kleve and Opperman both were 2-for-2 with a double. Kleve tossed all 13 innings on the night, giving up a total of seven hits with 16 strikeouts. “I am very happy with our defense and pitching. We hit good in game one and had just enough to win game two,” said Coach Ken Buchheit.

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Trojans light up the bats; Drilling gets grand slam By Logan Manderﬁeld It was a ﬁne start to the week for the Turkey Valley baseball team as the Trojans (10-11, 8-6 UIC) picked up two wins in three tries.

Members of the Warrior baseball team celebrate following Jamie Kuennen’s (10) walk-off double to give SW a 6-5 win over Kee in game one Monday night. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

SW sweeps Kee; falters at NFV

After playing two close games with Kee Monday and coming out victorious, the South Winn baseball team (165, 12-0 UIC) suffered its ﬁrst conference loss to North Fayette Valley Tuesday on the road. The Warriors are just one win away from securing an outright conference title.

Knocking off Kee It didn’t come easy for the Warriors Monday in Calmar against Kee (11-17, 7-6 UIC). In game one, it was a pitcher’s duel to the seventh inning when Kee High busted loose for three runs on a home run to take a 5-2 lead heading to the bottom of the seventh. The Warriors didn’t give up and found a way to get the winning run to ﬁrst base as it took big at-bats by Brody Tieskoetter, Cody Meyer, Carson Streeter and Keagen Streeter to set the stage for a big walk-off win. Jamie Kuennen continued with his strong senior year driving in the winning runs on a two out RBI walk-off double to complete the comeback win. Braiden Todd picked up the complete game win on the mound throwing seven solid innings, striking out six and walking just one batter. The Warriors and Jamie Kuennen kept the momentum in game two, striking early with two runs in the bottom of the ﬁrst inning. Kuennen dominated on the hill, allowing just three hits in the complete game effort and giving up just one run. Parker Timp added a big insurance run with a two-out pinch hit RBI single in the bottom of the sixth. Kuennen closed the door ending with 11 strikeouts and not allowing a walk. “After a tough three-game stretch for us, it was great to get back on the winning side of things, and it was a lot of fun for our guys to be part of a comeback win and pull that off in game one. I was proud how we stayed the course and found a way to set the stage for that to happen in the bottom of the seventh. Jamie has had an outstanding senior season hitting and on the mound and that proved to hold true again this evening. It was a great team effort defensively on the night and our guys came up with some big at bats when we needed to,” said Coach Alex Smith. R H E Kee 0 1 0 0 0 1 3 5 9 2 SW 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 6 7 1 Braiden Todd (WP) – 7IP, 5R, 9H, 1BB, 6K

2B – Carson Wenthold 1; Jamie Kuennen 1; 1B – Keagen Streeter 2; Carson Streeter 1; Brody Tieskoetter 1; Cody Meyer 1; RBI – Kuennen 2; Wenthold 1; K. Streeter 1; SB – K. Streeter 1 R H E Kee 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 1 SW 2 0 0 0 0 1 x 3 5 1 Kuennen (WP) – 7IP, 1R, 3H, 11K 3B – Wenthold 1; 2B – Kuennen 1; 1B – Wenthold 1; K. Streeter 1; Parker Timp 1; RBI – K. Streeter 1; Kuennen 1; Timp 1; SB – Wenthold 1; Kole Hageman 1

Tight game The Warriors suffered their first conference loss on the season, losing a tight ball game to NFV on Tuesday evening, 5-4. SW struck early, scoring two runs in the top of the first but NFV responded with three of their own in the bottom of the first. NFV would never relinquish that lead the rest of the game. The Warriors threatened in multiple innings, including the top of the seventh when they had the tying run at third base and go ahead run at second. Suffering the loss on the hill was Carson Streeter despite striking out nine batters. The Warriors had 10 hits in the contest with Timp going 2-for-3 at the plate with a double and RBI. K. Streeter and Tieskoetter each had two hits, while Kuennen, Hageman and Kaden Bullerman all had one. “This was one of those games that truly could have gone either way. We hit some hard balls at them, and to NFV’s credit they made every play but one in the entire game. We left a lot of guys on base and had a few uncharacteristic miscues defensively,” said Coach Smith. R H E SW 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 410 2 NFV 3 0 0 1 1 0 x 5 9 1 Carson Streeter (LP) – 5-1/3IP, 5R, 9H, 1BB, 9K; Hageman (RP) – 2/3IP, 1H, 2K 2B – Timp 1; 1B – K. Streeter 2; Tieskoetter 2; Kuennen 1; Hageman 1; Timp 1; Kaden Bullerman 1; RBI – Tieskoetter 2; Timp 1; SB – Tieskoetter 1

Games this week The Warriors travel to Postville Thursday, June 22, for a night of junior varsity and varsity games at 5 p.m., then both squads on are on the road Friday, June 23, to play Sumner-Fredericksburg at 3:30 p.m. On Saturday, June 24, South Winn hosts a tournament with Osage, Kee and Williamsburg beginning at 9:30 a.m. Next week will begin with a varsity twinbill at home against MFL MarMac Monday, June 26, at 5 p.m.

A timely single by Cody Meyer (left) in the bottom of the seventh helped lift the Warriors over Kee 6-5 at home Monday night. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

Challenged On Monday evening, the Turkey Valley Trojans (9-10, 7-5 UIC) took on the MFL MarMac Bulldogs (11-7, 8-4 UIC) in a two-game conference series. In game one MFL MarMac got out to an early 2-0 lead at the top of the first inning. However, Turkey Valley responded at the bottom of the second inning with a grand slam by senior designated hitter Brennan Drilling for his first home run and his first at-bat of the season. This gave the Trojans a 4-2 lead, which was lost to the Bulldogs at the top of the fourth inning, when MFL MarMac took a 5-4 lead. The Bulldogs also scored another run at the top of the sixth inning and another three runs at the top of the seventh inning. Unfortunately, the Trojans were unable to respond and were shut out for the last five innings of the game, solidifying the Bulldogs’ victory. On the mound for the Trojans

were Noah Hanson and Carson Busta, combining for six strikeouts. TV had seven hits in the contest, including Drilling’s home run and a double and single by Caleb Kurtenbach. Chase Hayek provided two of the remaining five hits. Oliver Schmitt and Garrett Dietzenbach punched out the other two hits for the Trojans. In the second game, Turkey Valley got out to a massive 7-0 lead after scoring four runs at the bottom of the first inning and three runs at the bottom of the second inning, including Drilling’s second homer of the night, this time a three-run bomb. MFL MarMac was able to recover and ended up cutting the lead to just three runs after scoring one run at the top of the fourth inning at three runs at the top of the fifth inning, making the score 7-4. However, the Trojans scored another two runs at the bottom of the sixth inning, which allowed Turkey Valley to extend their lead to five runs. Oliver Schmitt closed the game out at the top of the seventh inning, giving the Trojans the victory. Five Trojans scattered nine hits in the line-up with Kur-

tenbach hitting one out of the park to go with a single and three RBI. Drilling gathered three RBI as well with a home run. Hanson was 2-for-4 with a double while Hayek was 2-for3 with a double. Schmitt and Dietzenbach had one hit apiece. “Game two was a good bounce-back game. It’s always nice to send the seniors out with a win on their last home game,” said Coach Dan Stepan. R H E MFL 2 0 1 2 0 1 3 9 11 1 TV 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 7 1 Noah Hanson (LP) – 5IP, 5R, 6H, 3BB, 4K; Carson Busta (RP) – 2IP, 4R, 5H, 2K

HR – Brennen Drilling 1; 2B – Caleb Kurtenbach 1; 1B – Chase Hayek 2; Oliver Schmitt 1; Kurtenbach 1; Garrett Dietzenbach 1; RBI – Drilling 4 R H E MFL 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 4 6 1 TV 0 4 3 0 0 2 x 9 9 1 Schmitt (WP) – 3-1/3IP, 3R, 4H, 5K; Calvin Bodensteiner (SP) – 3-2/3IP, 1R, 2H, 3BB, 4K HR – Kurtenbach 1; Drilling 1; 2B – Hanson 1; Hayek 1; 1B – Hanson 1; Schmitt 1; Hayek 1; Kurtenbach 1; Dietzenbach 1; RBI – Kurtenbach 3; Drilling 3; Hanson 1; Bodensteiner 1; SB – Hanson 1; Hayek 1

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The Turkey Valley bench gathers around home plate to congratulate Brennen Drilling (1) following his fourth-inning grand slam on his ﬁrst at-bat of the season. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

Vikes split with Waukon

Tagging the ball in recent home action is Viking junior Sydney Kipp. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

The Decorah softball team (11-7, 7-2 NEIC) opened the week with a conference doubleheader split at Waukon (13-11, 5-6 NEIC) Tuesday. The Indians may have struck first in game one; however, it was the Vikes that scored the most. With Waukon putting up one run in the first, Decorah responded with a pair in the third. The lead was short-lived as the home team pushed two runs across home plate in the fourth. After knotting the score at 3-3 in the sixth, the Viking bats exploded in the seventh for five runs and the 8-3 victory. Game two was a back-andforth battle with each NEIC squad putting up three runs in the first. Decorah added one in the third and one in the fourth. Two for the Indians in the fourth, combined with a four-

run sixth frame gave the home team a 9-5 advantage. The Vikes managed to scratch two runs home in the top of the seventh, but the comeback ended there as Waukon won, 9-7. Individual stats were unavailable at press time. Decorah will be at home the rest of the week with a doubleheader versus Waverly-Shell Rock at home Thursday, June 22, at 5:30 p.m., a JV/varsity twinbill with North Fayette Valley Friday, June 23, at 5:30 p.m., and the annual Viking tournament Saturday, June 24, starting at 9 a.m. Dec 0 0 2 0 0 1 5 Wauk 1 0 0 2 0 0 0

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Decorah baseball comes up empty at W-SR The trial by fire continued this week for the Decorah baseball team (14-9, 10-6 NEIC) as the Vikes dropped a conference doubleheader to Waverly-Shell Rock (14-8, 12-4 NEIC) on the road Tuesday night, 14-1 and 9-8. “We were pleased with the competitive effort put forward in game two of this doubleheader after an extremely disappointing game one. In order to win contested conference games, teams must play great defense and pitch well. We simply did not do that,” said Coach Adam Riley. Decorah was able to get a mere five batters on base in game one with Kaden Alstad scoring the lone run in the fourth inning for the Vikes. In all, Decorah had five hits including an RBI double by Caleb Meyer. Also tagging the ball were Brayden Hartl, Alstad, Fisher Tweten and Ben Wymer. On the hill it was Tweten, Landon Kuennen and Cade Olson combining for four innings of work. In game two, the Vikes got the bats working early with Alstad collecting a triple to score Hartl. A bunt single by Ethan

Holthaus scored Decorah’s second run of the ﬁrst inning. However, the Go-Hawks responded with three in the bottom of the same frame to take the lead. Decorah evened the score in the second, only to see the home team score one as well. The Vikes continued to work in the batter’s box scoring two in the third and two in the fourth, holding an 8-5 lead into

the bottom of the sixth. It was there that W-SR did the damage with four runs. It would prove to be just enough to take down Decorah who left the tying run on third in the seventh. Holthaus and Alstad combined for six innings on the mound. The Vikes collected 11 hits with Meyer going 3-for-4. Wymer rapped out two hits including a double and drove in

three. Decorah was at Independence Wednesday and will host Clear Lake Thursday, June 22, at 7 p.m. The Vikes will host Waukon Friday, June 23, at 5 p.m., with a tribute to North Winn baseball. The Vikes will be wearing replica North Winn uniforms. The public is offering free admission to any individual who attended North Winn. It’s a NEIC doubleheader Monday, June 26, against New Hampton with the ﬁrst pitch at 5 p.m. R H E Dec 0 0 0 1 0 x x 1 5 3 W-SR 1 8 4 1 x x x 14 8 0 Fisher Tweten (LP) – 1IP, 9R, 7H, 1BB, 2K; Landon Kuennen (RP) – 2IP, 4R, 1H, 2BB, 1K; Cade Olson (RP) – 1IP, 1R, 1BB, 1K 2B – Caleb Meyer 1; 1B – Brayden Hartl 1; Kaden Alstad 1; Tweten 1; Ben Wymer 1; RBI – Meyer 1

On the base paths, Ben Wymer is tied on the Viking baseball team for the most stolen bases with 10. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

R H E Dec 2 1 2 2 0 1 0 8 11 3 W-SR 3 1 0 0 1 4 x 9 9 1 Ethan Holthaus (LP) – 2IP, 5R, 7H, 1BB, 3K; Alstad (SP) – 4IP, 4R, 6H, 3BB, 2K 3B – Alstad 1; 2B – Wymer 1; 1B – Meyer 3; Holthaus 2; Casey Brickley 1; Tweten 1; Olson 1; Wymer 1; RBI – Wymer 3; Alstad 2; Brickley 1; Holthaus 1; Mason Avila 1; SB – Olson 1; Avila 1

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