Community News Stories

Norwegian style brunch, Sunday, July 20th at the Utica Lutheran Church, 2 Miles North of Mt Sterling, Wisconsin on US Highway 27. 10:30 until 12:30.

Menu will include but not limited to.

Lefse, Kringle, Lefse Kling, Rommegrot, Norwegian oatmeal with maple syrup, waffles, smoked salmon, several different breads, bacon and more!

Free Will offering!

All are welcome! Bring the family and your friends!

NO Lutefisk or meatballs and mashed potatoes!

Questions contact Jerry Anderson @ 608 874 – 4494

The Harpers Ferry Area Heritage Society Second Annual Tour of Homes. will be held on Sunday, July 27^th, 1 – 4 PM

This year we will present three fabulous homes you do not want to miss.  You may tour at your own pace with each owner offering their own special story of the home and property.

One is a newly updated historic Home which was built in 1893.  It is one of only a few original houses remaining in Harpers Ferry.  Another is a gorgeous riverfront property which offers an amazing view of the river and the third is a country home & property just outside of Harpers Ferry near Luster Heights which is also a Bed & Breakfast.

Tickets are $20 for all three homes and pre-sales are available by contacting Jane Hasek at 319-240-2460 or ticket purchases may be made on site of homes.

RSVP of Northeast Iowa and the American Red Cross are Holding their “Battle of the Badges” Blood Drive Friday July 11 From 12 noon to 5 pm at Stone Ridge Community Church, 1111Montgomery Street in Decorah.  Respond to the call to give blood during this time of critical need and vote for your favorite public service department- EMS, Fire, or Law Enforcement. Law enforcement won the last blood drive and has the trophy. As an added bonus for your support a pair of Red Cross x Goodr sun glasses will be available while supplies last.

For an appoint, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org and enter code DECORAH, or call Deb at 563-380-8814

Calmar 175th Celebration 5K

Saturday, June 19

$30 Registration Fee which includes a t-shirt if you register before July 9th.

Runners & Walkers Welcome * Starting and Ending at the Calmar Train Depot (by S&E and Kwik Star)

JULY 19, 2025

REGISTRATION @ 8:00 to 8:20 AM 

OPENING CEREMONY @ 8:25 AM

RACE STARTING @ 8:30 AM

AWARDS @ Approx. 9:30 AM

This event is being put on by the Calmar/Springfield Luther League along with Marie Conway, Megan Hageman, and Bridget Adam.

*** T-shirts are only guaranteed for pre-registered participants who register and pay  by July 9, 2025***

Awards will be given to the top 2 individuals in each age bracket for male and female

(under 13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, over 70)

This event is a fundraiser for the Calmar Community Club and the Calmar/Springfield Luther League.

If you have any questions, please call 563-568-1389

Join the West Paint Creek Synod Cemetery Association, (located at 1351 Elon Drive, Waukon)
for a fundraising event at the Harpers Ferry Farmers Market, Friday, July 4th, from 5-7.
Featuring: • Fresh Rhubarb Pies • Bars • Pub Mix • Fry Pies • And More!
Now taking orders for Rhubarb pies, $15 each. FREE delivery is available for pies in Harpers Ferry or Waukon! Call 319-350-3764 to place your order.
All proceeds will be used for maintaining the church and cemetery. Your donation is appreciated.

The 4000 Foundation, Limited proudly announces plans for Rail Fair to be held Saturday, July 19, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Copeland Park, Rose & Clinton Streets, La Crosse. Since 1991, Rail Fair has grown to become one of the premier summer railroad events in the Midwest. This 33rd annual event celebrates the area’s railroad heritage while raising funds to maintain and restore The La Crosse Short Line Railroad Heritage Museum in Copeland Park. 

Raif Fair traditionally hosts vendors from six states offering 250 tables of railroad related merchandise. Rail Fair patrons will have the opportunity to buy, sell, and trade an outstanding selection of model, toy and antique trains, books, magazine, railroad memorability, railroad art, hobby supplies, repairs and replacement parts and accessories, and many more related items.  

The La Crosse Short Line Railroad Heritage Museum will be open for guided tours. The big steam locomotive whistle can be blown for a small donation. Several railroad exhibits and displays will also be offered. Concessions will be provided by Frontier-Badget #45 Masonic Lodge. 

Admission is just $8.00. Children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult. 

Rail Fair is a production of The 4000 Foundation, Limited, in partnership with the La Crosse Parks & Recreation Department. The 4000 Foundation is a non-profit organization formed in 1998. 

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s annual Stateline Dairy and Ag Outlook Seminar will be held on Tuesday, June 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.at Empty Nest Winery, 1352 Apple Road, Waukon. The seminar aims to assist ag lenders and farm financial advisers in helping farmers manage risk and understand market outlooks.

“Price risk management continues to be a major variable for profitability in many commodity enterprises,” said Jennifer Bentley, dairy field specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach. “Understanding the ag markets and strategies to allow the next generation to continue farming is a necessary part of lender portfolio management.”

The cost to attend is $75 for agricultural lenders and service providers and $25 for dairy and ag producers and students. Ag lenders and financial advisers are encouraged to invite and support their producers to attend the seminar. Pre-registration is required.

For more information, contact Jennifer Bentley or Allie McIntyre at the ISU Extension and Outreach Winneshiek County Office at 563-382-2949 or jbentley@iastate.edu or alliemc@iastate.edu.

Back at The Landing by popular demand, Sleepy Bones Allison!

Sleepy will be live @The Landing Sat., June 28, 6-8 pm, as part of The Landing’s 5^th anniversary party.

This talented regional blues guitarist and songwriter and his band play the blues in the style of the late Stevie Ray Vaughan.

Sleepy performs familiar tunes as well as his own numbers, such as the slow-blues lament “Too Young to Play the Blues” and the harder-driving “Wasting Time.” His influences include Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Robert Cray, and Craig Erickson.

Sleepy has performed multiple times at the Iowa State Fair, the Chicago House of Blues, Reggie’s Rock House, Famous Dave’s at Calhoun Square, Wilebski’s Blues Saloon, and The Redstone Room, as well as other venues and festivals around Iowa and Minnesota. He has appeared multiple times at the Cherokee Jazz and Blues Festival.

Best of all, it will cost you nothing to enjoy the show!

The Landing Market is celebrating its 5^th anniversary with “Dreaming of a Place to Land,” a daylong celebration, on Sat., June 28, 7:30 am- 9 pm. It includes:

• Food & drink specials
• Giveaways & prizes
• Kids’ Activities
• Ronnie’s Rolls
• Twisted (balloons) by Mariann 11 am-1 pm
• Live music — Sleeping Bones Allison in concert 6-8 pm
• Support for the Decorah Area Community Food Pantry — 20% of ALL sales this day will be given to the Decorah Community Food Pantry, and customers are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item (pasta, canned vegetables or fruits) or a package of diapers or toilet paper.

The event coincides with Pulpit Rock Brewing Company “Dreaming of Fields” event, supporting local farmers and producers, 12-4 pm.

Put it on your calendar! Invite a friend. The corner of College Dr. & 5^th Avenue in Decorah will be hopping!

Toys Go Round Hosts “Adults Only” Open Houses.

Winneshiek County’s toy lending library, Toys Go Round is sponsoring several Summer Open Houses – for adults only!

The Adult Only Open Houses will be held at times and dates separate from the regular hours of operation.  The first two Open Houses are Friday June 6^th from 3:30 to 6:00 PM and Saturday June 7^th from 1:30 – 3:30.

“The idea is very straight forward” said Toys Go Round Board President Matt Tapscott.  “We want to welcome the adults in families to our toy library and to provide them with an opportunity to explore the library, visit with staff and volunteers who help coordinate the library, and explore the collection of over 1,500 well maintained toys.  we have found that when families visit our toy library with their children, the children are so excited parents have less time to learn about our library.”

Toys Go Round has been in operation in Winneshiek County for 33 years.  The 501.c3 non-profit toy library is supported by United Way of Winneshiek County, Winneshiek County Community Foundation, the Marion E. Jerome Foundation, other grants–and individual memberships. Memberships are $75.00 per family per year or $35.00 for a three-month “trial” and are open to everyone.

For more information, visit: https://toysgoround.org

(Dubuque, IA.) –– Scouting America, Northeast Iowa Council, is pleased to announce the appointing of three outstanding community leaders to its Executive Board. These individuals were officially voted in at the Council’s Annual Meeting on April 24. Their diverse backgrounds and dedication to youth development will further strengthen the Council’s mission to deliver exceptional Scouting experiences across the region.

Cody Austin
Cody is the Land Development Team Leader and a Civil Engineer at Origin Design in Dubuque. A resident of Hazel Green, WI, Cody and his wife Melanie are proud parents to Isabella, Fox, and Michael—an Eagle Scout. Cody actively serves as Assistant Scoutmaster and Advancement Chair for Troop 775 in Cuba City. He also mentors students as a coach for a high school robotics team. Cody holds an engineering degree from the University of Wisconsin–Platteville.

Nicole Sutton
Nicole is a Personal Lines Insurance Specialist at Kunkel & Associates in Dubuque. She lives in Maquoketa, IA with her husband Evan and their twin sons, Landon and Sterling. Nicole is currently the President of the Young Professionals of Dubuque and a member of the Women’s Leadership Network. She is a graduate of Beckman Catholic High School and attended Kirkwood College in Cedar Rapids.

Brent Beyer
Brent is a Business Professor at Northeast Iowa Community College in Calmar, IA. He resides in Waukon, IA with his wife Denise and their two children. His son Brady is an Eagle Scout and Assistant Scoutmaster. Brent has served in numerous Scouting roles, including Tiger Leader, Assistant Den Leader for Pack 64, and Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 64. He is also active in his community, having served as Past President of the Allamakee County Community Foundation. Brent holds degrees in economics and management from Simpson College and an MBA from the University of Iowa.

New Officers Announced

In addition to welcoming new board members, the Northeast Iowa Council is proud to announce its newly elected officers for the coming term. These individuals bring a wealth of experience and leadership to guide the Council’s strategic direction and support its mission.

• Deb Siegworth – Council President
• Bruce Hallahan – Council Commissioner
• Peter Arling – VP Administration
• Adam Killion – Treasurer
• Rick Leute – VP Outdoor Adventures & Program
• Brian Preston – VP Properties
• Steve Roeder – VP Member-at-Large
• Wendy Scardino – VP Membership & Marketing
• Tom Sinclair – VP Operations
• Matt Tompkins – VP Fund Development
• Dave Wagner – VP Member-at-Large & Endowment Chair

Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America) has 248 Councils nationwide. The Northeast Iowa Council serves 1,309 young men and women in six counties in Iowa and Illinois.  The Council, supported by more than five hundred volunteers, is headquartered in Dubuque, IA.

On Tuesday, June 3, from 6:00-7:30 PM, Howard County Community Hospice (HCCH) and Helms Funeral home will host a “Making Meaning and Finding Hope” grief support program for people in the area who are grieving the death of a loved one. This program is part of a quarterly “Conversation and Community” grief series held at Helms and sponsored by the two organizations. Each program features 45 minutes of educational content followed by 45 minutes of discussion, optional sharing, and questions.

This month’s program focuses on ways to make meaning of the life, and sometimes the death, of someone important who has died. Participants will learn how to find hope by taking intentional steps while grieving and by learning from each other. It is a free program and open to all adults who are grieving. Light snacks are provided.

“We’ve received a number of requests for more grief support programs, especially in Decorah. We know that people never truly ‘get over’ the death of someone special, but there are many ways to make grieving less hard,” said Kerrie Rogne, Director of Nursing at HCCH. “We have many patients and families in Decorah and a Certified Grief Support Specialist our team. Helms Funeral Home has a sincere interest in meeting the grief support needs in this community, making them the perfect partner for us.”

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Learn all the basics of water bath canning, making jam and dehydrating food at a Food Preservation Workshop on Wednesday May 28^th beginning at 5:15PM.   The workshop, offered at the Chickasaw Event Center in New Hampton, is part of the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Preserve the Taste of Summer program. Jill Weber, a health and human sciences educator with ISU Extension and Outreach, will lead the workshop.

During the hands-on workshop, participants will:

• Learn the basics of water bath canning and dehydration,
• Hear the most up-to-date recommendations,
• Make and can jam,
• Sample home dehydrated foods, and
• Take home and enjoy a jar of jam that they canned.

“These workshops are fun and helpful for beginning canners as well as experienced canners,” said Weber. “We will provide the most up-to-date science and guidelines for water bath canning.”

A past participant reported, “I would never have attempted home canning before [Preserve the Taste of Summer]. Now I know how to do it correctly and will attempt home canning.”

The cost of this hands-on workshop is $50.

Participants can register for the workshop at: https://go.iastate.edu/08PXNJ

To learn more or to ask questions, contact Jill Weber, 319-234-6811 or jrweber@iastate.edu or Amanda Tupper, 641-394-2174 or atupper@iastate.edu.

You are invited to join us Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day weekend for an OPEN HOUSE at West Paint Creek Church and Cemetery. Located at 1351 Elon Dr., Waukon, from 10 to 3.

Camp Invention^® is coming to Decorah Cmty School District!

In partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame^® (NIHF), Decorah Middle School is excited to offer the nationally acclaimed Camp Invention® program to children entering K through 5th grade. This popular program has earned rave reviews from families, teachers and — most importantly — campers! Children who join this inspiring, weeklong summer experience will engage in open-ended, hands-on exploration of science, technology, engineering and more! Taking on a variety of exhilarating activities each day, campers have fun collaborating with friends, thinking creatively and inventing their own solutions to real-world challenges.

The week of June 23-27 from 9am-3pm at Decorah Middle School. The all-new 2025 program will spark the imagination of both new and returning campers with an adventure full of inspiration, innovation and unforgettable discoveries!

During this action-packed, confidence-boosting program, young innovators will:

• Make their own personalized claw machine complete with one-of-a-kind prizes as they discover hands-on physics, explore animals with claws and become entrepreneurs
• Uncover the science behind optical illusions in art, movies, theater and animation, designing and testing various illusions and inventing moving props to become special effects experts
• Rev up for the ultimate road trip complete with a transmitter and receiver, custom dashboard and travel map, choosing their own path and inventing their way out of bumps in the road
• Embark on an epic eco-expedition to investigate penguins and the ice and snow of Antarctica, developing penguin- and planet-saving prototypes with the help of a robotic assistant

Early registration discounts are available! Register using FUN15 by 5/15 to save $15 off the $275 registration fee.

Availability is limited, so visit invent.org/mylocalcamp or call 800-968-4332 to secure your child’s spot today!

On Thursday, May 15, at 5:30 PM, Decorah Rotary Club will host an evening with Erika Billerbeck, author of “Wildland Sentinel: Field Notes from an Iowa Conversation Officer.” In her book, Erika takes readers along for the ride as she and her colleagues sift through poaching investigations, chase down sex offenders in state parks, search for fugitives in wildlife areas, haul drunk boaters to jail, perform body recoveries, and face the chaos that comes with disaster response. Using an introspective personal voice, this narrative nonfiction work weaves stories of Iowa’s natural history with a cast of unforgettable characters.

“Decorah Rotary club is pleased to host Erika Billerbeck, a 25-year Iowa Conservation officer and author of her book, ‘Wildland Sentinel’, and hear her share her experiences and perspectives on what it’s like for a woman working in a male dominated field of conservation law-enforcement,” said Mike Huinker, Decorah Rotary Club Co-President. “Folks are welcome to come and meet Erika, a Luther Graduate, and hear her story at the VFW.”

Decorah Rotary Club invites the public to attend this free event. Light refreshments will be provided, and books will be available for purchase and personalized signature by the author for $20.

Decorah Rotary Club provides services to others, promotes integrity, and advances world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders. For more information about Decorah Rotary Club, contact brecka.putnam@gmail.com or visit decorahrotary.org.

Ten Decorah High School students, participants in the school’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) organization, have had an amazing year. Their competitive success has qualified them for the FLBA National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California, in June …for the first time ever!
However, despite their best efforts, the group is short on funds to make the trip a reality. The students need to register and secure the rest of trip funds by April 30 or it will be difficult for them to go.

Community members can help these young Decorah business leaders get to Anaheim by going to The Landing, Sat., April 26.  All sales from all Landing vendors will be matched DOLLAR-FOR-DOLLAR to help cover trip expenses for these future leaders. Participating vendors are Justin’s, The Buzz, Tandem, AND Root 43.

The Landing vendors offer breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, smoothies, and hot/cold, alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages, and coffee. The Landing is open 7:30 am-9 pm on Saturday.

Please announce the following on the radio as a community service.           

Mother’s Day breakfast at Immaculate Conception, Wexford Parish Hall

Great River Rd. 7 Mi. S of Lansing, 6 Mi. N of Harpers Ferry

Sunday, May 11^th,   Serving 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Ham, sausage, scrambled eggs, pancakes, toast

salad bar, baked goods, coffee, milk, juice

Free Will donation

Mass time is 8:00 a.m. 

Sponsored by Wexford Foundation Inc

Thank you,

Shari Curran

2358 Lafayette Ridge Drive

Lansing, IA 52151

563-380-4686

email: pmcurran@acegroup.cc

St. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH “SPRING FLING”

604 Adams Street

BROWNSVILLE, MN

 SUNDAY

April 27, 2025

9:00 am to 12:00 pm

BREAKFAST

BIG TICKET RAFFLE, SILENT AUCTION, QUILT RAFFLE, BASKET RAFFLES, JEWELRY SALE, BAKE SALE

& CHILDREN’S GAMES AVAILABLE

Drawings at 1:00 pm

 MENU

Egg Bake, Sausage,

Pancakes, and Fruit

Juice & coffee

$15 per meal

$10 per youth (6-12 years)

5 years and younger Free

Dine-in or carry-out

Join us for our Meal Deal during Ossian’s City Wide Garage Sales. We will be serving the World’s Best Sloppy Joe’s, Chips, Bars or Cookies, and a drink for only $7.50! Plus we will have quality goods from our parish members for sale. Our Special Feature on Friday morning is Elaine’s Famous Cinnamon Rolls! Easy parking and restrooms available. You won’t want to miss it! Put the date on your calendar now! Thursday, May 8th from 2 pm to 6:30 pm and Friday, May 9th from 9 am until 6:30 pm! A great night to grab tasty food and take the night off from cookiing!

It’s an A Cappella Serenade, Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11, 11 am @ The Landing, 211 College Dr., Decorah.

Treat your mom or someone like a mom to breakfast or lunch from Justin’s, smoothies or bowls from Root 43, coffee and sweet treats from The Buzz and Tandem, all while enjoying uplifting music performed by a cappella groups from Luther College. The groups – Undeclared, Beautiful Mess, and Uptempo! will perform contemporary hits along with classics from various genres.

Best yet, this serenade is free!

“CelebrAsian: An Asian/Pacific Islander Cultural Experience,” highlighting the foods and cultures of Asian and Pacific Islanders, will take place Tues., April 29, 5 -7 pm at The Landing Market.

This community building event, the third in a series, is for people of all ages. Sponsors are The Landing Market; the Asian Student Association and Allies (ASAA), a student group at Luther College; the college’s Center for Intercultural Engagement and Support (CIES); and the Oneota Valley Literary Foundation. It coincides with Asian and Pacific Islanders month at the college.

The event, centering on “Eats, Education, Engagement,” will feature “Asia on a Plate,” a meal of Vietnamese Com Tam, a pork dish served with jasmine rice, eggs, cucumbers, carrots, and traditional spices; Filipino Maja Blanca, a corn pudding made with coconut milk, corn, and cheese; Indonesian Pisang Goreng ( fried bananas); and Thai Tea.

Cost is $10. For students (with ID) attending any college or university and for children 17 and younger, the cost is $5. No reservations are needed.

This event will also include a book giveaway featuring titles by authors of Asian and Pacific Islander descent, sponsored by the Oneota Valley Literary Foundation. Books will be available to attendees at no charge, one per person.

“We’re capping off Luther’s academic year with a creative event planned by enthusiastic Luther students,” says Landing owner Pete Espinosa. “Truly a joy to work with Luther on these community events.”

The Landing Market, located at 211 College Dr., in Decorah, opened in July 2020 as a food hall and community gathering spot.  Today The Landing is home to Justin’s (restaurant), The Buzz (coffee & cocktails), Root 43 (juices, smoothies, bowls), and Tandem which supports the disability community as well as Oneota Health Solutions chiropractic care and Nagle Signs.  For more information, email info@thelandingmarket.com or call (563) 277-1893.

NEWS RELEASE April 8, 2025
April 27: Northern Lights Women’s Chorus presents spring concert
The Northern Lights Women’s Chorus will present its spring concert at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 27 at Decorah Lutheran Church. The 49-member ensemble, composed of singers from Decorah and nine other communities, will perform a variety of beautiful choral music with the theme “Not Goodbye… Just a New Song.”
The concert start time was changed to 1 p.m. to avoid scheduling conflicts with a talk by Rick Steves at Luther College at 2:30 p.m. and the Oneota Valley Community Orchestra concert at 4:30 p.m.
The concert will be the last one conducted by Rachael Buresh, who began directing the chorus in 2018. A new artistic director will be named this spring. The program will include some of Buresh’s favorite songs from past concerts as well as new pieces. During intermission, a small group of chorus members will perform. A freewill offering will be taken at intermission, with a portion of the proceeds shared with a local nonprofit organization.
Reflecting on her tenure with the chorus, Buresh said, “For so many years, the Northern Lights Women’s Chorus has been more than just music—it has been love in harmony, commitment in every note, and a community woven together by song. Through laughter and joy, we have shared moments that will echo in our hearts forever. This is not an end but a beautiful new melody—one that carries on with the everlasting friendship and music that binds us all.”
Mary Beth Bouska serves as Northern Lights’ collaborative pianist.
The chorus would like to thank The Depot Outlet for a major grant to support its 2024-25 season, as well as the many businesses and individuals that contributed to its fall fund drive.
Decorah Lutheran Church is located at 309 Winnebago St., Decorah, Iowa. For more information, visit the Northern Lights Facebook event.
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Join Pivo Brewery and The German American Museum of St. Lucas for beer, food, music, and a silent auction on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. The event will be held at Pivo Brewery, 101 Huber Dr. Calmer, IA 52132.

There will be a silent auction from 11:00 a.m. and will close at 3:00 p.m.

Dinner will be from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Cost is $18 per person

On the menu: Pork Lion / Turkey Casserole, Hot German Potato Salad & and all the trimmings.

Free Live Music:

1:00 – 4:00 p.m. — Guttenberg German Band

2:00 p.m. — Maypole / Annie’s Dancers

6:00 – 9:00 p.m. — Madlee

Laura’s Sack Lunch Drive-Thru Meal
When: Sunday, May 4, 11:00-1:00 p.m.
Where: Burr Oak Lutheran Church Parking Lot
2358 360th St. Burr Oak, Iowa
Serving: Winneshiek County Cattlemen’s Favorites
Ribeye Steak Sandwich Meal $12 or
1/3 lb. Cheeseburger Meal $10
Includes chips, cookies and water.
Proceeds will go towards the
restoration of the Burr Oak Mercantile.

Local landowners & farmers are invited to attend two upcoming information sessions – Wednesday, April 9 from 7-8 pm or Thursday, April 10 from 1-2 pm held at Shirley Baker Commons the Luther College campus (720 Luther Dr, Decorah, IA) – to learn about an opportunity to be involved in the Regenerating Soil and Community project. The Regenerating Soil and Community (RSC) Project is a unique partnership between the Winneshiek County Soil and Water Conservation District, Northeast Iowa RC&D, local watershed coordinators, and Luther College that seeks to support area landowners and farmers interested in expanding their knowledge of soil health and regenerative farming practices. Project funding supports women owners/co-owners/operators, beginning farmers, socially disadvantaged, veterans, and/or those with limited resources, that are within a 25-mile radius of Decorah.

Aase Haugen residents invite area children to an Easter Egg Hunt

Aase Haugen Senior Services residents will be hosting an Easter Egg hunt for community children on Monday, April 21, at 11 a.m. at the nursing home located on Ohio Street in Decorah.

The Easter Bunny, volunteers, and staff will be on hand to escort the children as they hunt around the building for eggs filled with treats and prizes. Afterward, children are invited inside to do their ‘egg cracking’ and to greet residents. The Easter Bunny will be on hand for photos as well! The event will take place rain or shine.

The West Union Volunteer Firefighters will be holding their 48th annual Pancake Supper Fundraiser April 24th from 5 to 8:30 pm at the West Union fire station located at 212 S Vine St in West Union.  The event is a free will donation and proceeds will be used for fire personnel gear and equipment throughout the year. Dine in or carry out is available. We hope to see you there.

(Dubuque, IA.) – March 22, 2025 – The Northeast Iowa Council is proud to recognize its outstanding volunteers from 2024!  The Council held its Scouter Appreciation Dinner at the Guttenberg Golf & Country Club in Guttenberg, Iowa on March 22. This event recognizes all the volunteer efforts provided by the Northeast Iowa Council’s more than 500 registered volunteers from 2024.

The Council would like to say thank you for the dedication from all our volunteers, and also highlight these special award winners:

Silver Beaver Recipients:

Dave Scofield (Peosta, IA) and Deb Siegworth (St. Catherine, IA) are awarded with the Silver Beaver Award. This is the highest award given by a council to volunteers in Scouting America. The Silver Beaver is awarded to those who have given much self-sacrifice, dedication, and hard work over many years of service to the Scouting program and their community.

District Awards of Merit: 

• Anezka Lungwitz (Dubuque, IA)
• Nick Elliott (Epworth, IA)
• Laurie Smith (Guttenberg, IA)

Cub Scouters of the Year: 

• Sarah Christen (Waukon, IA. Pack 64)
• Luke Hartmann (Dubuque, IA Pack 7)

Scouts BSA Scouters of the Year:

• Alena Toberman (Monona, IA Troop 138)
• Mark Guenther (Bellevue, IA Troop 86)

Jeanne Burkhart Memorial Award: Trisha Blaser (Dubuque, IA)

Venturing Leadership Award: Josie Smith (Sherrill, IA)

Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America) has 248 Councils nationwide. The Northeast Iowa Council serves 1,309 young men and women in six counties in Iowa and Illinois.  The Council, supported by more than five hundred volunteers, is headquartered in Dubuque, IA.

The Calmar/Springfield Luther League is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt in Spillville Iowa

Location: Inwood Riverside Park (116 Bridge Street; Spillville, IA 52168)

Date: Saturday, April 19

Time: Hunt starts at 9:00 a.m. (Registration from 8:45 to 8:55)

Easter Bunny will be there for pictures. Bring your own containers for eggs. There is no bathroom facility onsite because the water is still shut off for the season so plan accordingly.

The first 120 registered participants will receive a goodie bag prior to the hunt.

There will be 200 prize eggs hidden along with over 3000 eggs filled with candy. Come join the fun!

5th Annual We’re on a Mission….Pave the Way 5K

Saturday, June 7

Race starts and ends at the Calmar Lutheran Church (200 North East Street; Calmar, IA)

Race starting at 8:30 a.m. with registration between 8:00 a.m. and 8:25 a.m.

$30 registration fee along with a canned food item which will be donated to the Little Food Pantry

Link for registration form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dxH0po1Wh85ZONzjTRmc7hYdKI42E9D_rwGydmIuZUk/edit?usp=sharing

This race is hosted by the Calmar/Springfield Luther League

Questions call: 563-568-1389

St. Paul Lutheran Church Spring Market in  Postville
March 29th 9-1pm. Multiple vendors including woodworking, metal signs, books, makeup, soaps, stained glass art and more. Also a meal and baked goods sale. Proceeds help to fund youth programs at the church.