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What’s Inside WELCOME Happy, Healthy Living......................................................................................................2

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ABOUT THE CHAMBER Success in Synergy...........................................................................................................3

Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce Staff David Ballard Carol Cummings Amanda Knoles Jay Nehrkorn

ECONOMY 21st-Century Strength......................................................................................................4 Digital Data......................................................................................................................6

EDUCATION A Healthy Learning Environment.....................................................................................8 Fast Facts on Local Schools...........................................................................................10

COMMUNITY WELLNESS More Than Just Medicine..............................................................................................12 WinnWell........................................................................................................................15 Enjoy an Active Retirement............................................................................................15 Great Locale for Locavores............................................................................................16

RECREATION Our Great Outdoors.......................................................................................................18

ARTS & HERITAGE A Modern Twist on Midwestern Charm.........................................................................22

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AROUND THE COUNTY Communities of Winneshiek County..............................................................................26

PORTRAITS OF DECORAH Take a Look …................................................................................................................28

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY Please Support Member Businesses..............................................................................30

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HAPPY, HEALTHY LIVING

here are many words to describe the region surrounding Decorah, located amid the scenic bluff country of northeast Iowa; but perhaps the most apt is “healthy.” From a thriving and growing locavore movement, to an initiative that takes the practices of good nutrition and physical activity into schools, to health care facilities growing their own vegetables for patients, this is an area that takes the health of the body very seriously and has actively taken steps to make sure residents can embrace a healthy lifestyle. It’s a commitment that is shared in a recently completed trail system that encourages walking and biking and in the WinnWell initiative to encourage healthy living. It’s a drive that just seems logical in a region blessed with a beautiful outdoor environment that’s perfect for an active lifestyle. And it’s a commitment that goes beyond the human body to the natural environment residents are blessed with. Regional residents have been “green” for a long time, and through such

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initiatives as hybrid vehicle fleets, “buy local” initiatives and encouraging alternative energy use, they’re keeping their home healthy, too. The famous resident bald eagles fly high here, studied and protected in a community that’s thrilled to have them as neighbors. Initiatives like the construction of a new, state-of-the-art fiber optic network and active economic development agencies ensure a strong and healthy economy, while abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation and exploring the region’s amazingly rich historical heritage mean residents enjoy an outstanding quality of life, too. The Decorah area continues to successfully balance maintaining a healthy, small-town Midwest heritage with confident participation in a 21st-century world. It’s a combination that makes this community unlike any other; uniquely and equally appealing to everyone, no matter their age, profession or interest. We welcome you to Winneshiek County.

About the Chamber SUCCESS IN SYNERGY

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here have been a number of studies showing the positive impact of being a part of your Chamber. Membership in your local Chamber offers countless benefits and keeps business owners on top of important, ever-changing issues at local, state and national levels. Also, consumers are more likely to do business with those that are members of the local Chamber of Commerce.

Building Our Community The Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce works with many local government, educational and economic development agencies to bring great things to the Decorah area. With a focus on economic health and quality of life the DACC strives to be the leading voice of business and is an active participant in many local groups, organizations and initiatives to better serve the greater community. Some examples of how the DACC works to serve the best interests of the community: Serving on the board of the Iowa Chamber of Commerce Executives keeps the DACC informed on issues at the state level and gives an opportunity to learn from others in the Chamber industry. Participating in the Northeast Iowa Regional Chamber Group allows the DACC to promote the entire region and assist surrounding communities in their continued success. The DACC works to be your leading source on education regarding important local business issues. The DACC has advocated on pro-business agenda items, including commercial property tax reform, the Road Use Tax Fund and the Marketplace Fairness Act.

Important work for businesses? Definitely. But work that also benefits the entire community through investment in infrastructure and amenities and increased employment opportunities. “It’s been wonderful to see our business community continue to grow and thrive,” Nikki Brevig, Executive Director, said. “The area has so many things to offer, and we keep progressing forward. We’re proud to help create the opportunities we have here — many that are atypical to the average small community.”

Promoting Members The number-one focus of the Decorah Area Chamber is helping members grow their businesses. Members enjoy several exclusive benefits: Communication: The DACC works to communicate effectively with members, your customers and the general public. It serves as a curator and manager of local information. If you don’t already have a Web presence, the DACC is positioned to get a business set up and to start driving traffic to its door. All Web features are included in the price of membership. Businesses will also have access to business alerts, Friday Focus Email, monthly newsletters, calendars, press releases and a listing on the online directory. The DACC has built a brand-new mobile friendly website and mobile app, making the area accessible to everyone near and far. Cost savings: With such benefits as bulk mail permits, membership mailing labels, access to meeting space and technology, and planning facilitation, businesses will realize a return on investment in no time. Marketing opportunities: Chamber publications such as this book, city/county maps and relocation packets are distributed not only all around the community, but nationwide.

Businesses can also choose sponsorship of local retail promotions or on the DACC website. Economic development: Chamber members enjoy access to the best in resources, including loan programs and business startup assistance. Networking opportunities: Meet your fellow members at a variety of events, including Chamber After 5’s, Chamber Gala or the Golf Outing. Paying It Local: The DACC has increased the Chamber Dollar program, which has distributed more than $200,000 this year, keeping dollars in the local economy. It doesn’t stop there. Member businesses will be promoted at the Welcome Center and when the DACC receives inquiries for services. The DACC will celebrate a business’s success with ribbon cuttings and boost their bottom line with programs like Chamber Dollars and Pay It Local promotions. The DACC staff works to answer service inquires, serves as a liaison with government officials, provides financial and informational services to members, and more. In fact, there’s so much to what the DACC does that no two days are ever exactly the same. “Basically, we meet our business community needs in whatever form is necessary for that day. It’s never the same and is driven by what projects and programs are the highest priority,” said Chamber Executive Director Nikki Brevig.

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Economy 21ST-CENTURY STRENGTH

rimed to succeed in a 21st-century economy, the Decorah region’s government leaders, businesses, residents and development agencies have built a broad-shouldered economy based on forward-thinking initiative, outstanding education and the amenities needed for modern businesses to thrive. The latest news is a fiber optic network that puts the community in the fast lane when it comes to digital connection to a worldwide audience.

Metronet Fiber Optic Network Decorah is getting better connected. In the summer of 2013, Decorah’s Metronet Fiber Optic Network will connect six anchor members via a fiber optic network that will serve 17 community locations. Entities such as the city of Decorah, Decorah Community School District, Luther College, Winneshiek County, Winneshiek Medical Center and the Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission formed this partnership as part of a broad plan to build a network with more reliable Internet speeds and capacities. The new network will consolidate Internet access to one shared

source and reduce the current cost of gaining Internet access. “By designing, building and owning a fiber network, members will be able to buy Internet access on the wholesale market and provide it to the members at a much reduced cost over retail,” explained Decorah City Manager Chad Bird. Bird says the anchors may realize additional cost savings if other uses for the network come into play, such as creating phone systems, Intranet options and networks with the other co-anchor members that more efficiently use equipment. There’s even the potential of building a “cloud” to replace virtual systems that are redundant and offsite. Another important aspect of the fiber optic network will be emergency and disaster planning and operations. “The plug-and-play possibilities of a shared cloud environment will allow each organization to continue business in case of emergency,” said Bird. Decorah will save on infrastructure costs as well. To build the infrastructure for the network, the city is receiving more than $500,000 from a Broadband Technologies Opportunities Program (BTOP) grant, portioned from federal stimulus

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funds through the National Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA). The six anchors will be splitting the remaining cost of $222,801, plus engineering fees. Voltmer Inc., of Decorah, was awarded the bid for the project, which calls for 144 strands circling the city, including across College Drive Bridge and along Heivly Street. Bird won’t make any promises but notes that “the Metronet could potentially be rolled out to the community. This would certainly help with corporate recruitment and growth, provide more jobs — possibly higher-paying jobs — and increase our tax base, which helps lower taxes.”

Green Initiatives Lead to More Green for Business Environmental consciousness has been around for a long time in the Decorah area, where wind energy, hybrid vehicle fleets and geothermal energy are already part of the green picture. The creation of the Winneshiek Energy District, the first of its kind in the United States, leads a collaborative effort that’s working together to increase energy efficiency, ensure responsible land use and storm-water

retention, and preserve historic treasures throughout the county. Going green can save not just precious natural resources, but business “green” as well, offering a measurable impact on the bottom line. The Energy District promotes financial incentives available to residents and businesses through the state and local utilities pursuing energy efficiency. Visit www.energydistrict.org for more information on the Winneshiek Energy District and its programs and partnerships. Businesses are also encouraged to participate in the Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce’s Green Business Council, which works closely with Winneshiek Energy District, the city of Decorah’s Sustainable Decorah initiative, and Luther College Sustainability to develop real opportunities for businesses to reduce their energy usage, eliminate waste and save money. Among their efforts, the council encourages residents to shop locally, helps businesses maintain a healthy workforce, and maintains a vibrant, appealing, green environment.

Outstanding Educational Support Iowa is consistently touted as one of the best states in the nation when it comes to K–12 education, and Decorah’s K–12 public school system consistently outperforms the highest statewide standards. Additionally, Decorah is home to Luther College, one of the finest private liberal arts colleges in the nation, and nearby Northeast Iowa Community College provides customized, on-site jobs training for regional businesses, as well as continuing education courses for individuals. All are working to ensure students are prepared for future needs in the workplace.

Decorah Business Park Located on Highway 9 just across from the Decorah Municipal Airport, the 154-acre Decorah Business Park looks like a landscaped neighborhood, but is primed for business, offering city utilities and service. The park already hosts light manufacturing, retail and office lots, with tenants including Farm Credit Services of America, Midwest Group Benefits, Tri-Tech Software Solutions, Arend’s Moving & Storage, and the USDA. Remaining lots are zoned for highway commercial and light manufacturing, and incentives may be offered for businesses bringing new jobs into Winneshiek County.

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Local Business Incentives • Tax Abatement: Both the city of Decorah and Winneshiek County offer tax abatement in select situations to assist a new or expanding business in making improvements to their property. When taxes are abated, the property owner continues to pay taxes on the property at the rate that was in effect before the improvements were made. The increased amount of taxes is abated for a set period of time. • Loan Funds: Funding is offered to new or expanding businesses via the Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) and the Intermediary Relending Program (IRP) offered through Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission in Decorah. These loans are available to businesses for which credit is not otherwise available on terms and conditions that permit completion of proposed business activities.

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Digital Data Major Employers BUSINESS/ORGANIZATION. . ......................... # EMPLOYEES........................................ INDUSTRY Luther College..........................................................640.......................................... Higher Education

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Northeast Iowa Community College.........................500......................................................Education

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Infastech..................................................................456............................................... Manufacturing Winneshiek Medical Center......................................430................................................... Health Care

Overall...................................93 Food.....................................96

Bruening Rock Products..........................................410......................................General Contracting Walmart....................................................................350................................................... Retail Sales

Utilities..................................94

Rockwell Collins.......................................................270........Communications & Aviation Electronics

Miscellaneous.......................95

Decorah Community Schools...................................250.............................................K–12 Education

U.S. average for all indices is 100.

Pinnacle Financial....................................................204............................................. Debt Collection

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Northeast Iowa Community Action...........................200............................................. Social Services Source: Winneshiek County Development Inc.

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Education A HEALTHY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Northeast Iowa Food & Fitness Initiative Brings Healthy Habits to the Classroom

he Northeast Iowa Food & Fitness Initiative (NEIFFI) has brought resources in Allamakee, Chickasaw, Clayton, Fayette, Howard and Winneshiek counties together to make the region a place where, every day, all people have access to healthy, locally grown foods and abundant opportunities for physical activity not only in the places where they live and play, but also where they learn and work. The W. K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) recently awarded a four-year grant of $900,000 to the Northeast Iowa Food and Fitness Initiative. The award money will fund current strategies related to school wellness, food systems and active living, with an additional focus on the caregivers of children from birth to age 5 in Northeast Iowa. The WKKF invests in community-driven projects across the country that work to change policies, systems and environments to make the healthy choice the easy choice. Kellogg’s investment in northeast Iowa started in 2007 when the area was selected as one of nine sites to be a Food & Fitness community, with a two-year planning grant of $650,000. A three-year implementation grant of $1.2 million followed. With the additional support, the initiative now moves from the implementation phase to an extended funding phase. Guided by a Regional Leadership Council of local community members, NEIFFI is grounded

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and supported by the staff of four core partner organizations: ISU Extension and Outreach, Luther College, Northeast Iowa Community College, and Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission. These organizations, each with differing missions, unite under a common vision for the region — to provide access to healthy, locally grown food with abundant opportunities for physical activity and play every day. “A nine-year investment by a private foundation into a region is unprecedented,” said Ann Mansfield, NEIFFI project coordinator. “It also speaks volumes about the quality of the work and the strong community relationships needed to sustain it. “Healthier people make stronger families and vibrant communities,” Mansfield continued. “The continued support of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation will help us to further deepen this work with our partners and communities.” In the educational arena, NEIFFI plans to build on existing strategies by continuing to support area youth as leaders of change in wellness in school and community environments.

will increase the communities’ and schools’ wellness: building a local food system; engaging communities in active transportation to school and work as a way to increase physical activity; and changing local schools’ policies and practices regarding wellness. Five years after its successful launch, the initiative has accomplished some notable achievements, including:

Wellness Initiatives in Area Schools Because schools are hubs in a community, FFI has focused on school wellness for the past three years. They have worked to engage each school district within the six counties to create practices that benefit the well-being of students and create a culture that promotes and sustains healthy habits. The Northeast Iowa Food & Fitness Initiative is pursuing three strategies to drive change that

School districts are now turning those healthy practices into policy. Activities with proven outcomes for students, like walking school bus programs, recess before lunch when possible, stronger food and beverage policies, active classrooms, and strong farm-to-school programs, are paving the road for long-term system change. “Our schools are working hard to set the standard of excellence, where the healthy choice becomes the easy choice. This takes

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• More than 2,000 students now walk and bike to and from school, an increase of nearly 50 percent in the six counties. • An increase in locally sourced food, which is now served in 17 of the region’s 20 school districts. • Sixteen school districts with school gardens, producing more than 4,000 pounds of produce used in school meal programs. • Annual continuing education classes in wellness training for K-12 teachers. • Creation of active wellness teams in 90 percent of the region’s school districts, most of which include school administrators, teachers, nurses and school food service staff, in addition to local youth and parents.

a lot of education and a lot of reworking,” said Emily Neal, director of school outreach at Luther College. As an example of a local school initiative for health, Neal cites North Winneshiek School, which has presented students with tools to increase their daily physical activity. “Students in some classrooms use stability balls instead of chairs and monitor their movement throughout the day with a classroom set of activity monitors.” In addition to ensuring that their students are up and moving, North Winneshiek staff wear Fitbits (pedometers) to ensure that they too are active throughout the day. A healthy diet is a focus too. “North Winn’s approach to wellness extends beyond fitness, as students have the opportunity to plant and eat vegetables from their school garden and participate in nutrition and cooking classes to better understand how to make healthier food choices on their own,” Neal said. “North Winneshiek’s Youth Food and Fitness team has supported this effort by making sandwiches to be served on the BOLT (after-school snack) cart and by organizing a local cheese curd fundraiser to support their annual middle school skip trip.” An early start to teaching healthy habits is a feature at Decorah Community School District as well. Neal notes that Decorah’s focus on schoolwide wellness is growing, and students’ opportunities for integrated instruction and wellness activities are becoming more regular. “First grade students participate in weekly hands-on nutrition lessons and classroom taste tests, while second grade students learn the value of food from their high school peers during active cross-age teaching lessons,” she

explained. “Through both of these opportunities elementary students are becoming more adventurous eaters and learning to love their fruits and vegetables.” In addition to food education, teachers and staff are working toward creating more active classrooms by integrating movement into lessons and using active brain breaks on a more regular basis. Staff members, however, are not the only individuals who have taken a leadership role in creating healthier school environments. “Members of the High School Youth Food and Fitness team meet on a regular basis, host the Decorah Community meal, work with athletic boosters to offer healthier options at sporting events, and reach out to their peers for a day of cooking and food education,” Neal said.

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FAST FACTS ON LOCAL SCHOOLS K–12 Decorah Community School District www.decorah.k12.ia.us

• Enrollment: approximately 1,700 students. • Students may begin attending at the age of 3 in the Early Childhood Special Education program. • Decorah Community Schools serves students from 13 other school districts in its special education program. Decorah High School: • Named a 2011 National Blue Ribbon School. • Challenge Cup Winner in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012. • Top 25 AP School - 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. • National AP Honor Roll - 2012. • Ranked 2nd in the state by U.S. News and World Report in its 2013 Best High Schools list. • Listed on Washington Post’s 2012 Best High Schools list. • FFA is consistently named a top 10 chapter in Iowa. • Ninety percent of students are involved in at least one co-curricular activity; 85 percent are involved in two or more.

• Ninety-eight percent graduation rate. • Ninety-seven percent of seniors pursue post-secondary education opportunities. North Winneshiek Community School District www.n-winn.k12.ia.us

• Enrollment: 160 students in preschool through eighth grade. • Average class size: 16. • Graduating eighth grade students can choose to attend either Decorah High School or Mabel-Canton High School. • Fifth through eighth grades participate in 1-to-1 laptop program, and preschool through grade three use laptops and iPads daily. • Arts at NW include visual arts, music, movement and drama integrated with the Core Curriculum. • Field trips and outdoor learning are part of every student’s experience, from libraries and fire stations to tree planting, gardening and water testing. • STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) is a key component of the curriculum.

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• Ninety percent of third, fourth and fifth grade students were proficient in reading in 2011– 12, the highest percentage rate of any school district served by Keystone AEA. • Sixth grade Future City team won the Best Innovative Solution Award at the state competition in 2013. • Seven North Winneshiek students were among the 19 whose writing works were selected by the Old Creamery Theatre Company as 2013 Writing Contest Winners. St. Benedict School www.st-ben.pvt.k12.ia.us

• Catholic elementary school offering a preschool and K–8 program sponsored by St. Benedict Parish. • Preschool program offers half-day class sessions for 3-year-olds two days a week, and full- or half-day 4-year-old classes three days a week. • K-8 program has three units: primary K through grade two with all-day, every-day kindergarten; intermediate grades three through five; and middle school grades six through eight.

• Enrollment total: 174 students: 35 in preschool; 139 in grades K–8. • Faculty-to-student ratio is 1-to-12; the average class size is 14. • Students participate in weekly all-school Mass and a monthly unit prayer service and periodically help in planning and ministry in the celebrations. • Band begins fifth grade; eighth grade band/orchestra shared with Decorah Middle School. • Bus service and lunch program available through the Decorah Community School District. • Computer lab and automated library in the Stortz Media Center, including laptops and iPads for classroom use. • 11 full-time and six part-time teachers, all certified. • Keystone Area Education Agency services include psychologist, speech, educational consultant, staff development, media and production service. • Accredited by the state of Iowa, offering a developmentally appropriate academic curriculum based on standards and benchmarks, approved and developed by the Archdiocese of Dubuque. • Activities in music, band, piano, art, student council, Youth Marketplace, computer, service, game days. • Middle school athletics/band available through the Decorah Community School District.

• There are 110 student-run clubs and organizations on campus, as well as 35 intramural or club-level sports. Northeast Iowa Community College www.nicc.edu

• Total enrollment: 5,018. • Enrollment by campus: Calmar Campus: 2,242; Peosta Campus: 2,776. • Enrollment by status: Full-time: 41 percent; part-time: 59 percent. • Enrollment by gender: Female: 61 percent; male: 39 percent. • Enrollment by age: 17 and under: 28 percent; 18–24: 46 percent; 25 and older: 26 percent. • Residence status: In-state: 90 percent; out-of-state: 10 percent. • Enrollment by program type: Arts and sciences: 60 percent; vocational-technical: 40 percent. • First-generation college students: 60 percent. • Pell Grant Recipients (2011–12): 2,432.

Higher Education Luther College www.luther.edu

• Independent, residential, liberal arts college affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA); the college welcomes students of all beliefs and backgrounds. • Enrollment of nearly 2,500 students, with 31 percent from Iowa, 38 percent from Minnesota, 12 percent from Wisconsin, 5 percent from Illinois, and 9 percent from 33 other states; an additional 5 percent come from 47 other countries. • One of only 280 colleges and universities nationwide that is recognized as a Phi Beta Kappa institution, attesting the academic excellence of the college and its students. • Courses are taught by 178 full-time teaching faculty, 93 percent of whom hold a Ph.D. or other terminal degree. The ratio of students to faculty is 12-to-1, and the average class size is 20. • Nearly 80 percent of Luther students study abroad prior to graduation. Typically, Luther is ranked as one of the top 10 baccalaureate colleges in the country for the number of students studying abroad. • More than 90 percent of students live on campus in one of eight residence halls, including a townhouse-style residential village. • Approximately 1,000 students play or sing in music ensembles, and 30 percent participate in intercollegiate athletic programs.

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EDIBLE LANDSCAPE AT WINNESHIEK MEDICAL CENTER: THE HEALING POWER OF NATURE

hether it’s crunchy kale chips or Swiss chard drizzled with various flavors of vinegar, patients, staff and visitors are treated to an assortment of produce never before seen at Winneshiek Medical Center. The edible landscaping project on the WMC campus provides fresh, organically grown produce, while experimenting with techniques such as crop rotation and unique production methods. Expert gardener David Cavagnaro and his team from the Pepperfield Project plant, tend and harvest the mixture of vegetables and perennials, while Winneshiek Medical Center Nutrition Services staff process and serve the food. Joetta Redlin, the director of Nutrition Services, says, “Staff are pleased to provide such nutritional food for our patients and visitors and enjoy the creativity fresh produce allows them. Processing the vegetables takes extra time every day; however, the benefits outweigh the additional responsibilities, and we are glad to be part of this exciting project.” The edible landscape stretches beyond the traditional vegetable garden in that it combines beauty with functionality. Instead of an efficient row of green beans, WMC’s garden boasts willow branch tepees for the plants to climb. Color, in the form of Swiss chard, purple basil and colorful kale, decorates the space, and flowering perennials can be found throughout. Redlin says, “The various heights, colors and planting designs create a space that invites patients, staff and visitors to linger in the garden. It is functional, beautiful and a space that truly promotes the healing power of nature.”

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Decorah Clinic became the first Mayo Clinic Health System site in 1992. It has grown to become the most specialized primary and specialty care clinic in the area. Through the hospital’s professional services agreement and collaborative relationship with Mayo Clinic Health System, its physicians have access to all the expertise of Mayo Clinic. Eight full-time Mayo Clinic Health System surgeons provide care in the areas of:

Winneshiek Medical Center is a charitable nonprofit community hospital and clinic serving northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota since 1914. They are the second-largest Critical Access Hospital in Iowa and are owned by the citizens of Winneshiek County. With an active medical staff of nearly 30 Mayo Clinic Health System and Gundersen physicians, and clinics in Decorah and Mabel, Minn., Winneshiek Medical Center is the largest and most specialized hospital in the region. Hospital services include multi-specialty surgical services; MRI, CT scan, X-ray and digital mammography led by an on-site radiologist; rehabilitation and sports medicine clinics in Decorah, Calmar, Postville and Spring Grove, Minn., with outreach to area schools and nursing homes; diabetic education; home medical equipment; home health and hospice; a hospitalist program for 24-hour inpatient care; a swing-bed program for skilled nursing care for rehabilitation and recovery; and obstetrics services provided by both area physician groups. Winneshiek Medical Center also provides urgent care, a 24/7 emergency room and ambulance service staffed by Mayo Clinic Health System physicians, specialized nursing staff and paramedics.

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• General surgery: ear, nose, throat (ENT); orthopedics; podiatry; urology; gynecology • Primary care for families: family medicine (including prenatal and obstetrical care); internal medicine; behavioral health; audiology Outreach doctors from Mayo Clinic-Rochester and Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse come to WMC to provide care in the specialty areas of cardiology, endocrinology, nephrology (with an on-site Mayo Clinic Dialysis Center), neurology, oncology (cancer care), physical medicine (pain management), and rheumatology. WMC Primary Care clinics are located in Decorah (Family Medicine and Specialty Clinic at Winneshiek Medical Center) and Mabel, Minn. (Family Medicine Clinic).

Gundersen Decorah Clinic www.gundluth.org/decorah/ BY MARKETING STAFF, GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM

The Gundersen Decorah Clinic has been part of the fabric of the Decorah health care community since 1992. Its staff includes three general surgeons, seven family medicine physicians, one family medicine physician assistant, one family medicine nurse practitioner, one orthopaedic physician assistant, three podiatrists, three psychiatrists and two optometrists. Gundersen physicians from 15 specialties also visit the Gundersen Decorah Clinic so patients can have care close to home. With a comprehensive array of services, Gundersen Decorah Clinic offers patients everything from annual exams to cardiac stress testing to laser skin treatments. The clinic’s physicians perform surgical procedures and deliver babies at Winneshiek Medical Center. Services include • Family medicine: acute illness treatment; annual exams/adult physicals; cardiac stress testing; chronic disease management; concussion care; diabetes education; laser skin treatments, including hair and vein removal; nicotine cessation counseling; nutrition services; prenatal and obstetrical care; social work;

well-child exams/sports physicals; women’s health • Podiatry: foot and ankle care • General surgery • Orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine • Behavioral health (adult and child) • Imaging: CT scans, digital mammography and diagnostic breast services, mobile bone density testing, MRI, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, X-ray • Laboratory • Eye clinic: routine eye exams, contact lenses and glasses, medical eye care and disease

management, laser vision correction consultation, emergency eye care • Specialty services: allergy (adult and pediatric), audiology, cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, neurology, nephrology, obstetrics and gynecology, oncology, ophthalmology, orthodontics, otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat), pediatric immunology, rheumatology, sleep medicine, sports medicine, urology

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COMMITTED TO YOUR HEALTH

At the Gundersen Decorah Clinic, we believe a healthy community is a thriving community. That’s why we recommend scheduling a wellness visit once a year and staying up-to-date on immunizations. We also offer tools to help you actively participate and manage your health: • Assess your risk for chronic diseases, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and sleep apnea at gundluth.org/know-your-risk. • View your medical record and monitor your own health and wellness using our secure online tool at mycare.gundluth.org. • Find balance in your life and access a depth of wellness resources at balanceyour7.com. Gundersen’s commitment to high-quality health care extends throughout the community too. We are the proud coordinators of concussion programs for young athletes, annual bike and trail safety programs, diabetes education, and much more. We are financial supporters of the Trout Run Trail, which is located alongside our clinic. It’s a great resource for physical fitness opportunities the whole family can enjoy. We value the well-being of our community and work with patients every day to help them make healthy choices.

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WINNWELL

BY DECORAH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE STAFF

innWell is a new initiative that brings all the efforts of the Winneshiek community together to work toward a comprehensive approach to our residents’ overall health, happiness and prosperity for the area. It is a vision for health that includes a rec center, further trail development linking more spokes to the Trout Run Trail, further progress with access to local food distribution, sustainability, and a countywide focus. This collaborative effort unites all areas of business, education, government, health care, food and communities to work toward a common vision for Winneshiek County.

ENJOY AN ACTIVE RETIREMENT

eaturing a low cost of living and high quality of life, Decorah offers over 500 acres of city parks, plus access to trails, natural springs, woods and other scenic locations. In 2012, Smart Money magazine profiled Decorah in its “Top Places to Retire” series, noting the thriving arts and cultural scene, smalltown sense of community, and the abundance of recreation, including hiking, cycling, camping, fishing, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. In addition to affordable housing and access to shops, eateries and locally grown foods, Decorah offers a relaxed lifestyle and the chance to participate in a variety of activities through local organizations including the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, ArtHaus, the public library, and the parks and recreation department. Retirees have access to excellent medical care through Winneshiek Medical Center, Gundersen’s Decorah Clinic, and both local and regional specialized services. Winneshiek Medical Center also offers a variety of health, wellness and fitness classes throughout the year,

Mission

To build into the fabric of families, organizations, companies, local government and institutions prosperity, vitality and stewardship.

Vision Living well, making wise and future-minded choices, providing rich and diverse experiences.

Values Healthy living Vibrant economy Measurable stewardship Disciplined collaboration Genuine hospitality

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including weight management; diabetes, cancer and Parkinson’s support groups; aqua-cise water aerobics; free blood pressure screenings; and more. Vennehjem (www.vennehjem.org) is an active 55+ community located on 40 scenic acres. Built in 1999 and situated within the city limits, the premier lifestyle community features outstanding views, and all residences include modern appliances, high-efficiency heating and air conditioning, cable TV, and private patios or balconies. Their full, private homes have a choice of floor plans ranging from one bedroom to three bedrooms. Amenities include an exercise room, wireless Internet service, personal storage, a car wash, indoor mailboxes, a 24/7 security system and much more. “Living at Vennehjem offers active seniors a chance to enjoy a high quality of life in a home of their choice ideally suited to their needs,” explained Betsy Busch, executive director of housing. “In our community they have a chance

to discover new interests, socialize and explore all the attractions the Decorah area has to offer.” Vennehjem offers a great opportunity for adults 55 and over to enjoy independent living without the hassles of day-to-day chores like snow shoveling and lawn maintenance. Friends Care service, provided on a fee-per-hour basis, offers assistance around the house with chores, a companion for trips to the doctor and other needs. Busch’s parents moved to Vennehjem from Minnesota, and she says it was a decision that provided her family with more peace of mind. “When people ask my dad about his life at Vennehjem he always says, ‘I wish I’d done it sooner. It’s all the fun of grad school and none of the work.’ That was his favorite time of life, and living at Vennehjem has made him very happy.” Community members living at Vennehjem have priority access to the full continuum of care offered through Aase Haugen Senior Services, including assisted living, rehabilitation and restorative care, respite care, long-term care, and memory care assisted living. www.decorahareachamber.com

Great Locale for Locavores T BY AMANDA KNOLES

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here’s a new movement afoot for those focused on good health, both their own and Mother Nature’s. “Locavores” are those who make a deliberate choice to purchase and eat locally produced vegetables, fruits, dairy and meats, enjoying the freshest and most healthful selections while also reducing their environmental footprint through reduced need for food transportation. Luckily for Decorah area residents, local growers, retailers and many of our finest restaurants are committed to the locavore movement, too. So whether you’re eating out or eating in, you can always eat fresh in Decorah.

Oneota Community Food Co-op www.oneotacoop.com

Started in 1972 by a small group of people who had been making trips to Iowa City and Minneapolis to purchase foods in bulk, the Oneota Community Food Co-op evolved from the Oneota Food Buying Club and moved to its first storefront in 1974. Over the last four decades, the co-op has gone through a number of expansions to become a fully stocked grocery with more than 3,900 member-owners. Collaborations with many regional individuals and organizations, including local producers, ISU Extension, Luther College, NE Iowa Food and Farm Coalition, NE Iowa Food and Fitness Initiative, the Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Winneshiek Farmer’s Market, have helped the co-op further its mission to provide access to locally grown food and sustainably produced products. During its early years the co-op occupied several locations in Decorah before finally moving to its current address at 312 W. Water Street in 2008. The spacious storefront, previously occupied by Fareway Grocery Store, provided the expanding enterprise with enough room for its large selection of bulk foods as well as a wide variety of organic produce, nutritional supplements, packaged and frozen foods, and body care items. The larger space also allowed the co-op to open Water Street Café and an expanded wine and beer section that features local, regional and globally made vintages and brews. Featuring breakfast sandwiches, fresh salads and soups made from local and organic ingredients, the Water Street Café also offers a hot bar buffet with a different themed menu daily and fresh-grilled sandwiches made to order. The popular espresso bar serves up locally roasted, fair trade, organic espresso coffee; organic milks; and Italian sodas.

Seed Savers Exchange www.seedsavers.org

Located six miles north of Decorah, Heritage Farm holds the largest nongovernmental seed bank of its kind in North America and is headquarters to Seed Savers Exchange, a nonprofit, member-supported organization. Founded in 1975 by Diane Ott Whealy and Kent Whealy, the mission of the exchange is to conserve and promote America’s culturally diverse and endangered food crop heritage for future generations by collecting, growing and sharing heirloom seeds and plants. Members of Seed Savers Exchange have distributed thousands of seeds, many brought to North America by members’ ancestors who emigrated from Europe, Asia, the Middle East and other regions. Working with farmers and gardeners, Seed Savers Exchange strives to prevent unique varieties from being lost. Backyard preservationists also exchange thousands of seeds each year through the Seed Savers Exchange Yearbook.

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Spanning 890 acres and home to more than 25,000 endangered vegetable varieties, Heritage Farm is visited each year by thousands of people from all over the world. Martha Stewart filmed an episode of her show at the farm, and President Obama took a tour during a visit to the Midwest in 2011. The farm boasts more than 6,000 varieties of tomatoes and 2,000 varieties of peppers, as well as thousands of other vegetable varieties. Visitors to the farm enjoy exploring the gardens, viewing the Ancient White Park cattle, hiking eight miles of trails and wandering through the historic orchard, where hundreds of heritage apple and grape varieties are grown. The Lillian Goldman Visitor Center features exhibits and educational materials about the exchange, and visitors may purchase a wide selection of heirloom seeds, horticultural books, garden gifts and local food and art. Visit the website for information on a wide variety of events that take place on the farm.

In business since 1899, they are known for their exceptional quality flour and grain products. Waving Grains’ most popular bread varieties are European Sourdough, Many Seeded and Five Grain. “These are all the long rise, two-day-in-themaking breads where the flavor comes from the flour itself rather than the sweeteners or oil in typical bread,” Iverson noted. Waving Grains also offers quick breads like orange cranberry and pumpkin walnut, as well as muffins, scones, cookies, fudgy oat bars, chocolate brownies and specialty items like rugelach. Other popular sellers are fresh sourdough pizza dough that can be baked at home and cinnamon rolls with real maple syrup icing. Currently baking five days a week, Iverson says future expansion plans might include a retail bakery, but for now she and her staff stay busy supplying the demand for breads and desserts at Oneota Co-op.

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Decorah’s Waving Grains is a wholesale bakery that has built a huge following through its breads and other bakery items, which are available at the Oneota Community Food Co-op or as special order by calling the bakery. The business started as a group of friends baking bread and doing everything by hand. “We began around 1991 as a home-based business and then graduated to a commercial kitchen,” explained owner Jo Berg Iverson. “We get most of our organic ingredients from the co-op, and our sales have expanded right along with theirs.” Specializing in healthy, made-from-scratch breads and desserts, the bakery’s products are approximately 75 percent organic, and Iverson uses local suppliers for eggs, honey and inseason fruits like raspberries. The organic flours come from Bay State Milling in Winona, Minn.

This family-owned winery situated in the scenic rolling hills north of Decorah specializes in fruit and table wines. Owned and operated by Ken and Yvonne Barnes and their daughters Darla Jones and Beth Guzman, the farm has been in Yvonne’s family for over 140 years. Before opening the winery Ken and Yvonne raised a variety of livestock, including beef and dairy cows and farrowed pigs. In 2001 Ken began planting grapes and exploring the possibility of opening a winery, and with the help of an Amish construction crew the dairy barn was transformed into a winery that began operating in October 2005. Today the winery is a member of the Iowa Wine Trail and includes eight scenic acres of vineyards. The spacious tasting room features hardwood floors, rustic chandeliers and an elegant, handcrafted oak bar for tastings. Visitors also enjoy sunset views from the beautiful patio and a gift shop that features handmade creations from artisans in the tri-state area. The party room is the perfect setting for wedding rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, receptions and other special occasions. Specializing in fruit and table wines, the winery offers a selection of 25 wines, including several with colorful names that are explained on the winery tour. Cranberry Crush won a Best of Class Award at the Mid-America Wine Competition. Wine tastings and guided tours are offered, with a lunch menu available during business hours. The winery also hosts brunches, wine and food pairings, an annual chili cook-off, and other special events. www.decorahareachamber.com

Recreation OUR GREAT OUTDOORS

Decorah’s Favorite Playground — Trout Run Trail visitdecorah.com/troutruntrail

Trout Run Trail is an 11-mile loop that offers scenic views of historic Decorah and the surrounding area as it winds past dikes, abandoned rail beds and farmland. Entirely paved and handicapped-accessible throughout, the trail has become the pride of the community, as it ties together stunning natural beauty, public art, community access routes and enhanced entry to outdoor recreation. Featuring stunning views of the Oneota Valley and Upper Iowa River, the trail provides ample opportunities for walking, hiking, running and cross-country skiing, as well as non-motorized access to trout streams, parks, campgrounds, and local restaurants and businesses. Several handicapped-accessible fishing points are located along the trail. It’s a biker’s dream come true, with trails winding past gorgeous sections of countryside, and it’s one of the reasons Decorah was included in Men’s Journal magazine’s “52 Great American Weekends” feature. One of the more popular stops on Trout Run Trail is the Decorah Fish Hatchery. Boasting Siewers Springs, the second-largest natural spring in Iowa, it’s a great spot for a picnic, fishing or bird watching. A popular attraction on the trail for locals and visitors has been the Decorah Eagles Nest. The 6-foot-wide nest, weighing more than 750 pounds, has been home to an

eagle family that gained stardom in 2012 via streaming footage provided by “Eaglecam.” While the eagles have moved house, they’re still resident in Decorah (see page 21). Other access points for Trout Run Trail include Will Baker Park, the 5th Avenue Bridge, Wold Park and Trout Run Park. The last segment of the trail runs from Middle Calmar Road down old Highway 52 and back to the Trout Run Trail Bridge over Highway 9. The Trout Run Trail Bridge won second place honors in the transportation category at the 2013 American Council of Engineering Companies’ Iowa Excellence Awards competition and has become an important focal point for the community. The bridge, featuring a 125-foot center span over State Highway 9, was cited as an excellent example of structural aesthetics, integration with the environment and trail infrastructure enhancement. In addition to outstanding views of nature, the Trout Run Trail features beautiful art sculptures located along the trail on Dug Road, just south of Highway 9, and at the Trout Hatchery. The Vision Iowa Board awarded a grant to Winneshiek County so the public could enjoy art placed along the trail. Doug Freeman, a Minneapolis-based artist, is known for his unique sculptures that stimulate visitors to interact with his works. His sculpture provides a place where visitors can leave poems or messages for other people to read, and it is situated at a scenic viewpoint overlooking the Upper Iowa River.

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Bounnak Thammavong, an Iowa City artist and avid trout fisherman, created the large metal archway that crosses Trout Run Trail south of Highway 9. Dean Schwarz, a Decorah artist and former art professor at Luther College, crafted a ceramic tile mosaic. The 7-foot-long, 2-foot-wide and 2-foot-high mosaic is located by the trail at the Decorah Fish Hatchery. Originally conceived as a way to provide increased recreational opportunities for local residents, Trout Run Trail has also boosted tourism by attracting more people to area restaurants, hotels and shops. Completion of the trail project has been the result of an impressive communitywide effort that included many local, regional and state organizations working as a team. Trails of Winneshiek County (TOW), a group of local citizens, initiated the trail project in 2000 and contributed thousands of volunteer hours to help develop it. Construction was financed with local donations and state grants, with additional funding from DOT Enhancement, Iowa Great Places, Vision Iowa, REAP and State Trails Grants. In addition to Trout Run Trail’s recreational appeal are its health and environmental benefits. The trail system encourages residents to get outside, get more exercise and enjoy nature. At the same time it helps reduce traffic, offering easy walking or biking access to a number of destinations around town, including shops, restaurants, and other businesses. For more information, visit decorah.com/troutruntrail.

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Prairie Farmer Recreational Trail www.visitdecorah.com/prairie-farmer-trail.html

Beginning at Calmar and stretching northwest through Ridgeway in Winneshiek County, the asphalt-surfaced Prairie Farmer Recreational Trail extends all the way to the city of Cresco, Iowa, in eastern Howard County. The 20-mile trail, which was once a rail line for the Milwaukee Railroad, offers beautiful natural surroundings as well as the convenience of picnic shelters, rest areas, restrooms and water via the three cities’ parks systems. The trail is open year-round for hiking, biking, walking, skating and cross-country skiing, and outdoor enthusiasts will find the campgrounds at Lake Meyer Park — just three miles from the Calmar trail head — make a great stay-over spot for the adventure.

Decorah Parks & Recreation: Not Just Benches and Basketball The city of Decorah maintains over 500 acres of parks and provides recreational programs that make outdoor fun and staying fit a way of life in Winneshiek County. The rugged natural beauty of northeast Iowa is right outside Decorah’s front door. Dunning’s Spring Park, Van Peenan Memorial Park, Palisades Park and the Decorah Ice Cave State Preserve combine to provide over 300 acres of explorable natural terrain. These areas include an outstanding 17-mile system of single-track mountain bike trails that are home to competitive biking events and provide excellent hiking and cross-county skiing opportunities. On the west side of town, the city’s premier campground offers nearly 170 gravel, grass and pullthrough camping sites with amenities such as electrical hookups, ice and wood sales, bathhouse facilities, playground equipment, and a trout stream for fishing or canoe access. The campground is adjacent to Twin Springs State Park — a popular fishing and hiking destination — and is linked to other Decorah recreational hot spots via the Trout Run Trail. The Parks & Recreation Department maintains after-school programs and sports clinics for small children, and they provide intramural volleyball and basketball leagues for high school students. Adult leagues include softball, volleyball and three-on-three basketball. The parks also host a variety of special events such as movie nights, parties and holiday gatherings. With beautiful butterfly gardens, a scenic waterfall and other natural wonders, Decorah’s parks are popular for weddings and other special occasions. www.decorahareachamber.com

Winneshiek County Adventures Winneshiek County is an outdoor lover’s paradise. Home to several river systems, including the Turkey River, Yellow River and Upper Iowa River and its tributaries, the region is a premier spot for fishing and hunting as well as water sports. The winding 30-mile stretch of the Upper Iowa from Kendallville to Decorah combines stunning scenery with class-one rapids and quiet pools, making it a sought-after destination for river fun. National Geographic Adventure ranked canoeing, tubing and kayaking the Upper Iowa River as one of the “Top 100 Adventures in the United States.” Several experienced outfitters offer guided tours and advice on which routes best suit various experience levels. Easy-to-access launch points, ample parking and well-marked routes make traversing the rivers easier for those on their own. North and South Bear creeks offer some of the best trout fishing in the state. The Upper Iowa is a favorite spot for fishermen angling for walleye and small-mouth bass, while the streams of Winneshiek County attract fly fishermen. The Decorah Fish Hatchery stocks up to 17 streams over a fourcounty area, providing fishing enthusiasts with ample opportunities for catching rainbow, brown and brook trout. Spanning 33 acres, man-made Lake Meyer, 15 miles south of Decorah, is another

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popular fishing spot. Sportsmen enjoy exploring the Coon Creek, Cardinal Marsh and Bear Creek areas, and spots along the Upper Iowa River basin are popular for hunting deer, wild turkeys, pheasants and rabbits. Waterfowl hunting is at its peak during the annual duck and goose migration. Winneshiek County offers an abundance of hiking and mountain biking trails that are also popular with bird watchers, photographers and nature lovers. With stunning scenery like 200-foot towering bluffs and majestic eagles flying overhead, the views are unmatched. Winter in northeast Iowa provides great opportunities for snowmobiling, skiing, skating and ice fishing. Skiers enjoy double-track and skating trails, and snowshoers have hundreds of miles of ungroomed areas to explore. The Parks and Recreation Department maintains a phone line with the latest information on weather and trail conditions (563-382-4158.) Additional information and printable maps are available at visitdecorah.com/trails. Signage along the trails makes navigating trails easier, with helpful directions for hotels, restaurants and gas stations. Local trail clubs work hard to maintain the trail systems and offer organized rides, events and shows throughout the year.

A Change of Address

fter more than six years of being the world’s most closely watched birds, the Decorah eagles are proving that they can still surprise us. When Raptor Resource Project (RRP) first became involved in filming a nesting pair of Decorah-based bald eagles for the PBS documentary The American Eagle, no one could have predicted the level of stardom the birds would ultimately attain. Filming began at ground level in 2007, and RRP began mounting cameras in the tree in 2008. The following year, with the documentary completed, RRP director Bob Anderson decided to make streaming footage from the nest cameras available online, and by 2012 the Decorah Eaglecam was a global Internet phenomenon with approximately 275 million viewers worldwide. Then, in the fall of 2012, the eagles did something that left ever yone in suspense for several

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months — they built a second nest in Decorah. The question as to which nest would house their 2013 eaglets was finally answered in February when they settled in the new location. Anderson said that while the move precludes streaming webcasts of the eagles in 2013, this sort of behavior is actually extremely common in bald eagles and it doesn’t spell the end of the world’s love affair with Decorah’s most famous residents. “Eagles are perpetual nest builders, with some pairs having up to four or five nests, and it was fortunate that we were able to get seven years of filming before they built an alternative nest,” he explained. “I’m hoping that if we can get permission from the new landowners, we will have cameras at both nests so that it won’t matter which one they go to in 2014.” The most pressing matter is to ensure that the eagles’ new home is not disturbed, as it is located very near Decorah’s new bike trail. Then, if permission is granted, cameras for the new nest will be installed in the fall of 2013. In the meantime, perennial viewers of the Decorah Eaglecam shouldn’t worry about suffering from empty nest syndrome, as RRP plans to provide photos from ground level and updates on the Decorah eagles and still offers a variety of other nest cams on their website. Viewers and educators can also watch red-tailed hawks, barn owls, Canada geese and many other birds at EagleCrest, where they have 24-hour viewing on 12 cameras. A great deal has been learned from the Decorah eagles over the past six years, and they

continue to teach. A transmitter attached to one of the eagle chicks in 2011 has allowed tracking of the bird’s movements, including its trip to northern Minnesota that same year and a 2012 journey to Hudson’s Bay, where it spent three months at Polar Bear Provincial Park before finally returning to Iowa in November. “What we’ve learned about an Iowa eagle is incredible,” Anderson said. “Who would have guessed that an Iowa-fledged eagle would travel up to the Arctic?” Anderson said another of their most interesting discoveries about bald eagles came as the result of using infrared cameras at the original Decorah nest. “We’ve found that the eagles can be nocturnal; that they do come and go from the nest in the middle of the night. They sometimes even defend the nest in the middle of the night. Our infrared cameras in this nest, and ones that we have in a Colorado nest, have shown us that raccoons are constantly trying to rob them of their eggs and babies. That was quite an eye opener for us.” Along with getting the Decorah eagles back online, new projects for RRP include a potential Internet camera featuring an endangered eagle in the Philippines and a cooperative project with a group furthering the amazing chimney swift research pioneered by ornithologist Althea Sherman more than a century ago. Look for more updates on all these projects at www.raptorresource.org.

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Arts & Heritage A MODERN TWIST ON MIDWESTERN CHARM

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Hotel Winneshiek Combines Contemporary Comfort With Historic Charm www.hotelwinn.com

Situated in the heart of downtown Decorah, the Hotel Winneshiek is a landmark property that offers guests a blend of refined elegance and modern amenities. Just steps away from shopping, recreation and entertainment, the 31-room boutique hotel is an ideal location for both tourists and business travelers. Tastefully decorated rooms and suites pamper guests with contemporary comforts while charming public areas reflect the hotel’s fascinating past. Built in 1904 on a site that has been home to lodging establishments since 1855, the luxury Beaux Arts building opened in 1905 and treated guests to all the current amenities, including a cigar counter, billiard room and barbershop, welcoming such stellar guests as Norway’s Crown Prince and Princess in the 1930s. Beautifully restored in 2000, the Hotel Winneshiek features original marble walls, terrazzo floors and an octagonal, three-story lobby adorned with a colorful 14-by-14-foot stained glass skylight. Today it’s recognized as a premier luxury lodging destination in the Midwest and continues the tradition of welcoming

international dignitaries, including President Obama, who was a guest during his tour through the Midwest in August 2011. The hotel staff worked closely with White House personnel and the Secret Service to handle all the preparations. “Everyone on our staff worked long and hard to make the official stay function as smoothly as possible. I believe we succeeded in that,” said hotel manager Terri Mozzone. “We’d happily do it again despite the long hours.” Guests will also enjoy fine dining, as the award-winning Albert’s has become a notable destination in its own right, earning acclaim from local foodies, tourists and restaurant reviewers. Serving up a tantalizing menu that includes favorites like BBQ ribs, grilled walleye and mushroom fettuccine, Executive Chef Tom Skold also creates seasonal, unique dishes. “Tom continues to update our menus seasonally and has adapted his recipes to incorporate the rich variety of foods offered by many local producers, including local/regional meats and cheeses, produce, syrups, and other items,” noted Mozzone. The Steyer Opera House, adjoining the hotel, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The landmark venue has been lovingly restored to its former grandeur and hosts a

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variety of concerts, theatre performances, weddings, receptions and lectures. “Hotel Winneshiek was chosen last April as the location for a statewide Historic Preservation Conference, since the hotel and opera house structures represent prime examples of how one person’s vision can improve an entire community through preservation,” Mozzone said. “We consider the Steyer Opera House our ‘crown jewel’ and have continued to expand usage and availability for a variety of community events. We have partnered with the hugely successful Water Street Music Festival Series, Decorah Betterment, ArtHaus, Vesterheim, KPLV radio and others to provide access for community functions.”

Vesterheim NorwegianAmerican Museum http://vesterheim.org

With 24,000 artifacts and 12 historic buildings, this national treasure showcases the most comprehensive collection of NorwegianAmerican artifacts in the world. The Main Building is a historical hotel with four floors of exhibitions telling stories of courage and beauty, including a cabin made from a single tree, elaborate costumes, colorful paintings, silver

wedding crowns, woven tapestries and even a boat that sailed the Atlantic Ocean. The Open Air Division includes a restored stone mill dating from 1851; a house from Valdres, Norway; two pioneer log houses; a blacksmith shop; a Lutheran church; and a prairie home. USA Today named Vesterheim one of “ten great places in the nation to admire American folk art.” Vesterheim is also a national heritage center for folk-art education, with classes in rosemaling (Norwegian decorative painting), woodworking, knifemaking, food traditions and fiber arts. Vesterheim’s Museum Store offers everything Norwegian, from sweaters and traditional jewelry to chocolates and lingonberry wine. It also includes a full selection of folk art supplies.

The museum is open daily all year and hosts annual festivals, presentations and rotating exhibitions. Vesterheim also offers special programs for children and welcomes group tours.

Historic Broadway District Decorah’s Historic Broadway District is home to many of the city’s most popular attractions, including the Hotel Winneshiek, Octagon House and Porter House. Recognized in the National Register of Historic Places, the Broadway-Phelps Park area includes Vesterheim, the County Courthouse and many of Decorah’s first churches and historic homes. A free self-guided walking/driving tour map is available through the Decorah Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. Call 800-463-4692 or pick

one up at the Visitors Center. Homes and buildings on the tour depict architecture dating to the 1850s, as well as an original kiln in Phelps Park that provided bricks for many early homes and businesses.

Octagon House Octagon House is one of only 400 octagonstyle homes still standing in the United States today. According to historians the unusual architectural style was used for over 1,000 structures built in the United States and Canada between 1848 and 1920. Built by Robert Logan in 1856, the Decorah landmark was once adorned with a cupola and featured prominently on a map dated 1870.

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Porter House www.porterhousemuseum.org

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Porter House, at 404 W. Broadway, is an Italianate villa that has been a museum in Decorah for over 40 years. The home was built in 1867 by Dighton B. Ellsworth and sold to Francis and Emma Young in 1898, who lived in the home with their daughter Grace until their deaths. Grace and her husband Bert Porter filled the villa with artwork and other treasures acquired during their extensive travels. Today the museum is a blend of elegant Victorian furnishings and the fascinating collections and artwork of the Porters. Impressive natural history specimens include a display of exotic butterflies. An unusual Rock Wall surrounding the home was built during the early 1940s over a period of six years. Designed according to Porter’s precise instructions, it is adorned with agates, onyx, rose quartz, petrified wood and other rocks, gemstones and fossils he collected during his travels as a naturalist. Operating as a nonprofit organization, the museum is supported by generous donations from members, donors, visitors and volunteers.

Winneshiek County Courthouse Featuring a distinctive 138-foot coppercovered dome, slate roof and giant clock, the stately Winneshiek County Courthouse is a striking example of Renaissance Revival style. Buff Bedford stone was used to construct the tower and upper stories, while the basement and walkway feature distinctive Marquette raindrop stone.

Laura Ingalls Wilder Park & Museum www.lauraingallswilder.us

Located 12 miles north of Decorah in one of the most scenic areas of northeast Iowa, Burr

Oak was the childhood home of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Guests from all 50 states and 25 countries have visited the Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum for a fascinating look at the place where the author of the “Little House” books grew up. Attractions include the Masters Hotel at 3603 236th Avenue, where the Ingalls family lived and worked in 1876. Restored as a museum and open for tours, the 11-room hotel features authentic Ingalls Wilder items as well as a kitchen, pantry, parlor room, bedrooms and other rooms decorated with historic furnishings, accessories, tools and clothing of the time period. The gift shop at the Visitors Center carries a large selection of books by Ingalls Wilder and other authors, plus clothing, jewelry, toys, dolls, souvenirs and more. Other attractions include an adjacent playground and picnic shelter and the 1909 bank building. The annual Laura Days celebration, held the fourth weekend in June, features stagecoach rides, a parade, pioneer demonstrations, children’s games and live entertainment. The museum is open daily from April–October.

Nordic Fest www.nordicfest.com

Nordic Fest commemorated its 47th anniversary in 2013. Traditionally held the last full weekend in July, Decorah’s largest annual festival celebrates the town’s community spirit as well as its Scandinavian heritage. The highly anticipated event draws thousands each year and has attracted over 1.5 million visitors from all over the world. The three-day festival includes lively entertainment, street dancing, Norwegian foods, a spectacular grand parade, sporting events, crafts and antique shows, a Bunad show at the Hotel Winneshiek, children’s games, and a spectacular fireworks display.

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Bily Clock Museum

Northeast Iowa Artists’ Studio Tour

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Located in Spillville, 13 miles southwest of Decorah, the museum features unique handcarved clocks from brothers Frank and Joseph Bily. Depicting history, art, religion and culture, the decorative clocks (some as large as 9 feet tall) are covered with hundreds of intricately carved figures. The museum also houses an exhibit honoring famous Czech composer Antonin Dvorak, who occupied the second floor with his family during the summer of 1893.

The Northeast Iowa Artists’ Studio Tour is Iowa’s largest and longest-running tour of artist studios. Last year’s October event included 53 artists at 43 locations. Visitors who participate in the tour are treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the artist process, including glimpses of works in progress and hands-on demonstrations from many of the region’s best-known artisans.

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Ancient “Shooting Star” Draws New Attention to Decorah BY JAY NEHRKORN

Scientists looking at the underground structure of northeast Iowa have made an amazing discovery about an event that once happened in the skies above Decorah. Something fell — and that something was big. Recent airborne geophysical surveys, a collaboration of the U.S. Geological Survey with the Iowa and Minnesota Geological Surveys, have confirmed suspicions of geologists on the ground: The natural beauty of Decorah’s topography sits above a massive meteorite crater. The Decorah Impact Structure, as it is now known, was first hypothesized in 2008 and 2009 by geologists from the Iowa Geological and Water Survey, which operates under the auspices of the Iowa DNR. Water well drill-cuttings from beneath and near Decorah exhibited a unique pattern of shale deposition which, according to Iowa Geological Survey geologist Robert McKay, revealed a “nice circular basin” of about 5.5-kilometer width. As reported in an article by environment and outdoors writer Orlan Love for the Cedar Rapids-based newspaper The Gazette, McKay credits a Decorah-based independent geologist named Jean Young, who died in 2007, with identifying the unique deposits. “She called to my attention in 2000 an unusual cluster of well boring samples containing thick layers of shale, all from a confined CREDIT: U.S. Geological Survey-image created by Adam Kiel, Northeast Iowa RC&D area in and immediately around Decorah,” McKay said. The combination of shale deposits and the subsequent discovery of shocked quartz by Bevan French, a scientist at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, made the idea of an ancient meteorite impact at Decorah a near certainty. The addition of the aerial geophysical survey data, which includes electromagnetic and rock density information, sealed the deal and initiated modeling efforts to quantify the meteorite’s impact. “These data, when coupled with physical property measurements on drill core samples, will form the basis for modeling efforts to constrain the impact geometry and energy of the meteorite,” said USGS geophysicist Dr. Andy Kass in a March 2013 press release. Indications are that the more than 3-mile-wide basin reaches a depth of several hundred meters.

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Bluffton And Surrounding Area...

Central to great recreation, Bluffton is the place to set off on one of the best recreational activities in Winneshiek County — a ride down the Upper Iowa River. Whether by canoe, kayak or innertube, the run from Kendallville into Decorah presents you with breathtaking bluffs and a river with enough small rapids to keep it interesting.

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church congregations and a popular community pool. Calmar was at one time a major railroad hub of the Milwaukee Road between Marquette and Mason City. Passenger trains ran on this line unti the 1960s. Today, Calmar is still a crossroads for northeast Iowa, as it’s located at the point where highways 150, 24 and 52 converge.

Fort Atkinson www.fortatkinsoniowa.com

Follow Highway 52 into the northern reaches of the county, close to the Minnesota border, and you’ll discover an area with a wealth of attractions in a charming rural setting, from wineries and antique shops to the world-renowned Seed Savers Heritage Farm and the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum.

This community may be small, but it’s full of pride in its rich history. Fort Atkinson is a tangible reminder of the past and an example of what was once a mainstay of life in Iowa during the westward expansion. The fort was built to keep the Winnebago Indians on Neutral Ground, a 40-mile-wide strip of land established by the Treaty of 1830, parts of which still remain today. The Fort Preserve hosts annual Rendezvous Days, a re-enactment of life in the 1840s. The city of Fort Atkinson maintains an active government of its own.

Calmar

Highlandville

And Surrounding Area...

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The citizens of Calmar welcome visitors with the slogan, “If you lived in Calmar, you’d be home now!” And you’d be glad to come home to this charming community that, while small, offers plenty of amenities to residents, including an active city government, a variety of businesses, several

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This little community boasts big escape to the great outdoors with the best trout fishing in Iowa! It’s the perfect place to get away from the daily grind. Whether you hunt, fish, hike or just want to relax in a beautiful setting, Highlandville is the perfect destination for your journey.

Ossian More to the southeast part of the county lies the quiet community of Ossian, surrounded by gently rolling hills and a friendly atmosphere. Though this little town’s population numbers under 1,000, Ossian is home to a public library that offers a great place to find a good read and research facilities to delve into the history of the region, as well as a number of unique businesses along its Main Street.

Ridgeway http://ridgewayiowa.com

Traveling west on Highway 9, you’ll discover the quaint farming community of Ridgeway, centrally located between Decorah and Cresco. This tiny town is a natural stop for travelers, whether by car or biking on the Prairie Farmer Trail, and they’ll find gas and snacks in town in businesses

right along the highway. Residents gather at Ridgeway’s churches, Little League games and community center for fun and fellowship.

Spillville www.spillville.org

Founded by a German, Spillville grew into a refuge for Czechs and a quiet retreat for famed composer Antonin Dvorak.Today, it’s a small town in the southwestern reaches of Winneshiek County, nestled among the soft rolling hills of the Turkey River Valley. Hallmarks of the quaint village are the Bily Clocks Museum; St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, the oldest Czech Catholic church in the United States; and the picturesque Sailors and Soldiers Memorial Bandstand, located in the heart of town. A favorite with photographers, Old Stones Water Mill is a historic waterpowered grist mill.

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6 Day Discount Furniture Inc. Tim Fechner 211 College Drive Decorah IA 52101 563-382-6367 info@sixdayfurniture.com ww w.sixdayfurniture.com Retail-Home Furnishings

A Perfect House Realty

Alan Ellickson 2968 Bluffton Road Decorah IA 52101 563-380-6898 neialxn46@gmail.com ww w.aperfecthouserealty.com REAL ESTATE

A Perfect House Realty

Terry & Joanie Rollins 104 East Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-5083.......... Fax: 563-382-1264 aperfecthouse@gmail.com ww w.aperfecthouserealty.com REAL ESTATE See ad page 4

A&J Petersburg Agency

Deanna Stevenson 510 Iowa Ave Decorah IA 52101 563-380-3377 dstevenson@ajpetersburg.com ww w.deannastevenson.com REAL ESTATE

A&J Petersburg AgencyInsurance and Real Estate

Mark Lovelace PO Box 290 106 College Drive Decorah IA 52101 563-382-3627.......... Fax: 563-382-2512 mlovelace@ajpetersburg.com ww w.ajpetersburg.com REAL ESTATE Insurance

Aase Haugen Homes

Jeffrey Schmidt 4 Ohio Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-3603..........Fax: (563)382-3606 ww w.aasehaugen.com Nursing Home Assisted Living Facility

Ace Hardware & Rental Julie Spilde 200 East Main Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-3538 ace10621@msn.com ww w.acehardware.com Retail-Hardware

Ace Kitchen Place

Julie Spilde 106 East Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-3544 ace10621@msn.com ww w.acekitchenplace.com Retail-Kitchen Accessories

Advanced Systems, Inc.

American Bottling

Agora Arts

American Family Insurance

Ashley Farley P.O. Box 281 Decorah IA 52101 319-232-6621...........Fax: 319-232 6624 AFarley@ASIowa.com ww w.asiowa.com Office Equipment Gail Bolson-Magnuson 104 East Water Street, Suite 1 Suite 1 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-8786 gail@agoraarts.com ww w.agoraarts.com Retail-Arts, Fine Arts

Albert's Restaurant & Pub

Kathy Skold 104 East Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4164 alberts@hotelwinn.com hotelwinn.com/alberts-restaurant.htm Restaurants and Eating Establishments

Allen Roofing & Construction Inc Nathan Trappe 301 E Iowa Street Monona IA 52159 563-539-4135 ww w.allenroofinginc.com Contractors-Roofing

Alliance Technologies

Jason Lamping 420 Watson Powell Jr. Way Suite 100 Des Moines IA 50309 LampingJ@alliancetechnologies.net ww w.alliancetechnologies.net Consultant-Computer Software & Service

Alliant Energy

Jim Collins Decorah IA 52101 1-800-255-4268 customercare@alliantenergy.com ww w.alliantenergy.com Utilities

Alpine Communications Chris Hopp 923 Humphrey Street PO Box 1008 Elkader IA 52043-1008 563-245-4000 alpine@alpinecom.net ww w.alpinecom.net Internet Products & Services

Alpine Transport Inc

Mike Feuerhelm 2270 Prairie View Road PO Box 12 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-0702.......... Fax: 563-382-6223 sarah@alpinetransportinc.com ww w.alpinetransportinc.com Shipping

Alzheimer's Association East Central Iowa Chris Hoefeldt 2616 Orchard Dr. Ste. B Cedar Falls IA 50613 319-277-4100 chofeldt@alz.org ww w.alz.org/eci Service Organization

Kory Hageman P.O. Box 61 806 Pole Line Rd Decorah IA 52101 563-382-3927 kory.hageman@dpsg.com Beverage Distributors Kerbie Engel 401 W Water St, Suite A Decorah IA 52101 563-382-8006.......... Fax: 563-382-1729 kengel@amfam.com ww w.kerbieengelagency.com Insurance See ad page 4

American Red Cross Tri County Unit

Gabrielle White 1111 Paine St., Suite E Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4309 gabrielle.white@redcross.org arcdbq.org Service Organization

American Solutions for Business

Anundsen Publishing Company Erik Anundsen PO Box 230 108 Washington St. Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4295 erik@anundsenpubl.com ww w.anundsenpubl.com Printers, Publishers, Typesetters & Graphics

Anytime Fitness

Sara Larson 915 Short Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-2323 decorah@anytimefitness.com ww w.anytimefitness.com Fitness Center Tanning

ArtHaus

Kristen Underwood 508 West Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-5440 arthaus508@gmail.com ww w.arthausdecorah.org Art Center

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Karl T. Jacobsen 911 Ridgewood Drive Decorah IA 52101 563-382-8787.......... Fax: 563-382-8788 barthelloeshome@yahoo.com ww w.barthelloeshome.com Assisted Living Facility Nursing Home

Basler, Helen

Helen Basler 309 Upper Broadway Decorah IA 52101 563-382-5611 Individual Members

Be Mobile Verizion Wireless John Fish 110 West Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-387-0700 john.fish@bemobile.com ww w.bemobilenow.com Cellular Service

K'uun Coffee/Bean Masters, Inc. Barbara Vaquero 100 Dianne Dr. Calmar IA 52132 563-562-9033 bmasterscoffee@gmail.com ww w.kuuncoffee.com Wholesale Retail-Specialty

Reg Bakken 303 Decorah Ave. Decorah IA 52101 563-382-0512.......... Fax: 563-382-0106 rbakken@americanbus.com ww w.americanbus.com Promotional Products

Askelson, Les

Ameriprise Financial, Inc David Olson & Associates

Sherry Mills 1015 Paine Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-5279 Retail-Gifts

Jim Berg 111 East Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-2304 jberg@bergcabinets.com Construction-General Contractors

Aulwes, Jerry & JoAnn

Black Hills Energy

David Olson PO Box 68 903 Commerce Dr. Suite A Decorah IA 52101 563-382-2111 david.m.olson@ampf.com ww w.ameripriseadvisors.com/ david.m.olson Financial Planning

Amundson, Rich & Barbara Rich & Barbara Amundson 504 5th Ave Decorah IA 52101 amundsonbarbara@yahoo.com Individual Members

Amundson's Clothing

Ross Hadley 130 West Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-5761 ross@amundsonsclothing.com ww w.amundsonsclothing.com Retail-Clothing See ad page 5

Anderson, Wilmarth, Van Der Maaten, Belay & Fretheim

Lee Wilmarth 212 Winnebago Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-2959 wilmarth@andersonlawdecorah.com ww w.andersonlawdecorah.com Attorney

Les Askelson 908 Pine Ridge Court Decorah IA 52101 563- 382-5845 Individual Members

Aspen Alley Interiors

Jerry & JoAnn Aulwes 510 Winneshiek Avenue Decorah IA 52101 563-382-2539 jgaulwes@gmail.com Individual Members

Berg Cabinets and Construction

Sandy Koenig P.O. Box 69 1783 Hwy. 9 E. Decorah IA 52101 563-382-0953x18.... Fax: 563-382-5655 sandra.koenig@blackhillscorp.com ww w.blackhillscorp.com Utilities

B&B on Broadway

Blue Heron Knittery

Dean & Lois Humpal 305 West Broadway Decorah IA 52101 563-382-1420 bbonbroadway@hotmail.com ww w.bandbonbroadway.com Lodging-Bed & Breakfast See ad page 24

Sarah Iversen 300 West Water Decorah IA 52101 563-517-1059 saindy@juno.com ww w.blueheronknittery.com Retail-Specialty See ad page 24

Bank of the West

Bluff Country Newspaper Group

Cindy Simpson 120 West Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-2991 cindy.simpson@bankofthewest.com ww w.bankofthewest.com Financial Institutions-Banks See ad page 2

Paul Gray P.O. Box 68 115 W. Main Street Spring Grove MN 55974 507-498-3868 pgray@bluffcountrynews.com ww w.bluffcountrynews.com News, Media, Publishing

Bargain Outlet

The Bluffs Inn & Suites

Janet Porter 115 West Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-0103 jclaireporter@hotmail.com Retail-Discount

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Barthell Eastern Star Home

Dinesh Parmar 1101 HWY 9 W Decorah IA 52101 563-382-8600.......... Fax: 563-382-9500 thebluffsinn@aol.com Lodging-Hotel/Motel

Boarders Inn & Suites by Cobblestone

Nancy Wulfekuhle PO Box 459 515-1/2 W. Water Street Fayette IA 52142 563-425-0214 Fayettelodging@windstream.net ww w.stayboarders.com Lodging-Hotel/Motel

Bridal Productions

Sharon Kleve 116 West Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-6404 skleve@qwestoffice.net ww w.bridalproductions.com Retail-Bridal See ad page 25

Bridges, Collyn

Champion Chiropractic Life Center, Inc.

Perry Numedahl 126 College Dr. Decorah IA 52101 563-382-1085 drperry@decorahchiropractor.com ww w.chiropracticrocks.net Chiropractors

Chase the Adventure Licensed Hunt & Gun Club Dale Hogenson 1838 Middle Calmar Road Decorah IA 52101 563-532-9821 info@chasetheadventure.com ww w.chasetheadventure.com Hunting Lodging-Cabins & Campgrounds

Chiropractic Offices of Dr. Kelly Reagan

Collyn Bridges 1006 Locust Rd. Decorah IA 52101 563-382-3776 collynb@mchsi.com Individual Members

BW Insurance Agency

Katie Scott 120 West Water Street PO Box 409 Decorah IA 52101 (563)382-2971.........Fax: (563)387-3685 karin.scott@bankofthewest.com ww w.bwinsuranceagency.com Insurance

Canoe Creek Lodge

Dana & Rick Dotzenrod 2881 Pleasant View Road Decorah IA 52101 563-382-1380 canoecreeklodge@yahoo.com ww w.canoecreeklodge.com Lodging-Bed & Breakfast See ad page 7

Canoe Ridge Kennels Inc.

Deb Batchelder 2773 Lannon Hill Road Decorah IA 52101 563-382-0400............. Fax: 5633826310 crk@netins.net ww w.canoeridgekennels.com Pet Boarding & Grooming Retail-Pets & Pet Supplies

Carlson, David and Brenda Brenda Carlson 110 Western Street Decorah IA 52171 563-382-9411 msspider86@hotmail.com Individual Members

Casey's General Store

Dawn Erickson 401 College Drive Decorah IA 52101 563-382-9206 ww w.caseys.com Gas Station-Convenience Store

Casper Plumbing & Heating Jim Casper 804 Pole Line Road Decorah IA 52101 563-382-0642 info@casperdecorah.com ww w.casperdecorah.com Contractors-Plumbing HVAC See ad page 27

Cedar Dreams Inn

Kirstie Bower 521 West Water Street PO Box 26 Decorah IA 52101 570-337-9962 info@cedardreamsinn.com ww w.cedardreamsinn.com Lodging-Bed & Breakfast

Kelly Reagan 300 East Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4411 dr_reagan@live.com Chiropractors

Cho Sun Chinese Restaurant

Nika Lee 802 Commerce Drive Decorah IA 52101 563-382-8309 marketingconnection@mediacombb.net ww w.chosundecorah.com Restaurants and Eating Establishments

CHOICE Employment Services, LLC

Carrie Dahlquist Decorah IA 52101 563-419-8278 carrie.choice@gmail.com ww w.choiceemploymentservices.com Employment Agencies & Services

Christen, Elliott & Bev Elliott & Bev Christen 1313 Panorama Dr Decorah IA 52101 563-382-3329 Individual Members

Corbin Group

Deco Products

The Country Garden

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Carolyn Corbin 410 North Street Decorah IA 52101 563-419-0379 carolyn@corbinconsulting.net ww w.corbingroup.biz Consulting-Marketing/Advertising JoEllen Foels 118 West Water St. Decorah IA 52101 563-382-1148 joellenflower@gmail.com ww w.thecountrygardenflorists.com Florist Retail-Gifts

Country Inn of Decorah

Cathy Sherin-Grunwald 1202 Hwy 9 West Decorah IA 52101 563-382-9646 cx_deco@countryinns.com ww w.countryinns.com Lodging-Hotel/Motel See ad on Inside Front Cover

County Wide Plumbing & Htg. Cheryl & Dwaine Lemke 107 William St Decorah IA 52101 563-382-2407 cowide@hotmail.com ww w.countywidedecorah.com Contractors-Plumbing HVAC

City Hall

Chad Bird 400 Claiborne Dr. Decorah IA 52101 563-382-3651.......... Fax: 563-382-6525 citymanager@decorahia.org ww w.decorahia.org City Government

Congregational United Church of Christ

Rev. Laura Arnold 209 W. Broadway PO Box 470 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-2661 DecorahUCC@mediacombb.net ww w.decorahucc.org Church

Cooley-Whitney B&B

Lois Humpal 305 Grove Street Decorah IA 52101 563-380-8080 cooley-whitney@hotmail.com http://cooley-whitneybandbinndecorah.com Lodging-Bed & Breakfast See ad page 24

Copyland

Deb Olsgard Jean Berg 224 West Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-0401.......... Fax: 563-382-6547 copyland@qwestoffice.net Copying Service

Nikki Brevig 507 W. Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-3990.......... Fax: 563-382-5515 director@decorahareachamber.com ww w.decorahareachamber.com Chamber of Commerce

Decorah Auto Center, Inc. Leon Bachelder 1817 State Hwy 9 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-3919 sales@decorahautocenter.com ww w.decorahautocenter.com Automotive-Sales & Service

Decorah Bank & Trust Company

Merill Guarneri 2339 172nd Ave Decorah IA 52101 563-382-1806........ Fax: 563-382-1859 critterspetcare@mediacombb.net ww w.critterspetcare.com Veterinarians

Ben Grimstad 202 E Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-9661 marketing@decorahbank.com www.decorahbank.com Financial Institutions-Banks Go beyond traditional to exceptional at this locally-owned and managed community bank. Enjoy gourmet coffee, warm baked cookies in addition to help from experienced professionals Experience the difference at Decorah Bank & Trust See ad page 10

Curves - Brodericks, Inc

Decorah Bicycles

Critters & Such Pet Care, PLC

Sue Broderick 308 College Drive Ste. 6 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-5161 sue24fan@mchsi.com ww w.curves.com Fitness Center

Christensen, Keith Keith Christensen 700 College Drive Decorah IA 52101 563-387-1862 Individual Members

Chris Storlie 506 Sanford Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4264.......... Fax: 563-382-9845 cstorlie@decoprod.com ww w.decoprod.com Manufacturing

David Finholt Construction, Inc. David Finholt 1813 Trout Run Road Decorah IA 52101 563-382-9360 dfinholt@finholtconstruction.com ww w.finholtconstruction.com Construction-General Contractors

Dave's Digital Dog Pound Movies & Games David Donaldson 915 Short St. Suite #9 Decorah IA 52101 563-387-6555 dd@digitaldogpound.com Retail-Specialty

Day Spring Spa Michelle Williams 116 Washington Decorah IA 52101 563-382-0799 Massage Therapy See ad page 20

De Novo Barn

Dave Jensen 2214 Madison Road Decorah IA 52101 563-419-8902 jensendave11@gmail.com ww w.denovobarn.com ATTRACTIONS

Decorah Elks Lodge Ranell Bolson 402 W. Main Street PO Box 55 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4318 Service Organization

Decorah Furniture Company Chuck Casterton 311 West Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-5910 decorahfurniture@yahoo.com Retail-Home Furnishings

Decorah Greenhouse

Jim Lukes 701 Mound Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-3691 decorahgreenhouses@alpinecom.net ww w.decorahgreenhouses.com Florist

Decorah Implement Company

Chris Redenius 2203 State Hwy 9 West PO Box 407 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-2961.......... Fax: 563-382-2963 redeniusc@bodimp.com ww w.bodimp.com Agri-Business

Decorah Iowa Realty

Bill Stoen 1003 Short Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-8290 Info@DecorahIowaRealty.com ww w.DecorahIowaRealty.com REAL ESTATE See ad page 7

Decorah Kawasaki/ Suzuki Sports Center

Travis Greentree 101 College Drive Decorah IA 52101 563-382-8209 travis@decorahbicycles.com ww w.decorahbicycles.com Retail-Outdoor Recreation

Larry Hauber P.O. Box 451 1816 State Hwy. 9 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-7995 lhauber@alpinecom.net ww w.decorahkawasaki.com Motorcycles-Sales & Service

Decorah Chevrolet-Cadillac, Inc.

Decorah Lions Club

Kelly Bachelder 1815 State Highway 9 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-3619 kelly@cadiland.com ww w.decorahchev.com Automotive-Sales & Service

Decorah Chick Hatchery Maria Jones 406 West Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4103 mnjones99@gmail.com ww w.decorahhatchery.com Retail-Specialty See ad page 20

Decorah Community School District

Michael Haluska 510 Winnebago Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4208 mhaluska@decorah.k12.ia.us ww w.decorah.k12.ia.us/ Schools, Colleges, and Education See ad page 9

Decorah Electric

Paul Bruening 2400 Stone Hill Road Decorah IA 52101 563-382-9473.......... Fax: 563-382-9475 decorahelectric@hotmail.com ww w.decorahelectric.com Contractors-Electrical

Karl Jacobsen P.O. Box 507 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-1889 Service Organization

Decorah Lutheran Church Bryan Robertson 309 Winnebago St. Decorah IA 52101 563-382-3601 decluth@hotmail.com http://ww w.decorahlutheran.org/ Church

Decorah Memorial Company David Luhman 215 Washington Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-2294 Monument Sales

Decorah Mobile Glass Tony Lea 1818 State Hwy 9 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-5878 tlea1@mchsi.com Glass

Decorah Music Boosters

Rich Winter P.O. Box 105 Decorah IA 52101 563-380-0547 rhjwinter@gmail.com Schools, Colleges, and Education

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Decorah Newspapers

Rick Fromm PO Box 350 107 East Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4221 fromm@decorahnewspapers.com ww w.decorahnewspapers.com News, Media, Publishing

Decorah Park & Rec 400 Claiborne Drive Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4158 parkrec@decorahia.org ww w.decorahia.org RECREATION

Decorah Public Library

Don Jose's

Martin Pena 201 East Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-6052 mprdonjose@gmail.com Restaurants and Eating Establishments See ad page 23

Don's Sales & Service

Don Rude 223 College Drive Decorah IA 52101 563-382-2968 ww w.donssalesandservice.com Automotive-Sales & Service

Donlon HealthMart Pharmacy

Lorraine Borowski 202 Winnebago Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-3717 lborowsk@decorah.lib.ia.us ww w.decorah.lib.ia.us Library

Stan Fullerton 201 West Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-2626 rph@donlonpharmacy.com http://donlonpharmacy.com/ Pharmacy See ad page 14

Decorah Rental Inc.

Dragonfly Books

Kathryn Haugen 1814 State Highway 9 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-2351.......... Fax: 563-382-3928 decorahrental@gmail.com Equipment Rental

Decorah RiverTubes & Bicycles Jay Hageman 701 Winneshiek Ave. Decorah IA 52101 563 382-8080 faybarb@gmail.com ww w.decorahrivertubes.com RECREATION

Decorah Rotary Club Kelly Reagan Po Box 442 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4411 ww w.rotary.org Service Organization

Decorah Tire Service

Bruce Schuman Gary Billiet 416 Montgomery Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-3687 decorahtire@neitel.net Tire Dealer, Repair & Service

Decorah Veterinary Clinic Robert Stalberger, DVM 604 Montgomery Decorah IA 52101 563-382-3806 decvetcl@yahoo.com ww w.decorahvetclinic.com Veterinarians See ad page 14

Dental Associates of Decorah, P.C.

Eric Shelton 501 Sanford Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-2441.......... Fax: 563-382-6048 appts@dentalassociatesdecorah.com ww w.dentalassociatesdecorah.com Dentist

Depot Outlet Inc.

Stacy Merrill 105 Railroad Avenue Decorah IA 52101 563-382-2700 info@depotoutlet.org ww w.depotoutlet.org Retail-Consignment & Resale See ad page 25

Discover Happy

Amanda Rhine 222 East Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-419-0346 discoverhappy@gmail.com ww w.discoverhappydecorah.com Fitness Center

Kate Rattenborg 112 West Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4275 info@dragonflybooks.com ww w.dragonflybooks.com/ Retail-Bookstore See ad page 24

Driftless Art Collective P.O. Box 157 Decorah IA 52101 info@dartco.org ww w.dartco.org Service Organization Artist

Employers Council of NE Iowa

Peggy Murray 680 Main Street Second Floor Dubuque IA 52001 563-556-5895 ex130.Fax: 563-556-0154 peggy.murray@iwd.iowa.gov ww w.iowaworkforce.org/eci/ Employment Agencies & Services

Erdman Engineering, P.C. Lindsay Erdman PO Box 246 708 Commerce Drive Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4194 office@erdmanengineering.com Consulting-Engineers See ad page 27

Everything Decorah

Shirley Vermace 503 Pinecrest Dr Decorah IA 52101 563-419-2999 svermace@gmail.com ww w.everythingdecorah.com Retail-Clothing

Exclusively Yours Salon and Massage Elaine Hemann-Felton 611 Locust Road Decorah IA 52101 563-387-0855 efelton@mchsi.com Beauty Salons

Family Chiropractic Clinic Cheryl Flatin, D.C.

DUG ROAD INN

Shirleen Sturtz 601 W. Main Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-9355 dugroadinn@hotmail.com ww w.dugroadinn.com Lodging-Bed & Breakfast See ad page 25

Eckheart Art and Antique Gallery Doug Eckheart 107 W Water Decorah IA 52101 563-387-6782 dgeckheart@mchsi.com ww w.eckheart.com Artist Retail-Arts, Fine Arts

Eclips Salon & Day Spa

Jody Niess 303 West Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4941........ Fax: 563-382-4901 eclipssalonanddayspa@hotmail.com ww w.eclipsdecorah.com Beauty Salons Massage Therapy See ad page 27

Edward Jones Investments

Jackie Harless 511 W. Water St. Decorah IA 52101 563-382-3326............Fax: 866-4623516 jackie.harless@edwardjones.com ww w.edwardjones.com Investments See ad page 27

Ellingson Financial and Insurance Services Jeffrey Ellingson 328 Washington Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4008 jeff@ellingsoninsurance.com Financial Planning

Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce

Cheryl Flatin 801 Commerce Drive Ste 4 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-2400 Chiropractors

Family Table Restaurant

Scott & Stacey Gossling 817 Mechanic Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-2964 ssgossling@msn.com Restaurants and Eating Establishments

Fareway Stores, Inc.

Dave Noack 103 East Main Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-3346 u5891@farewaystores.com ww w.fareway.com Grocery Store

Fidelity Bank & Trust

Jon Cook 801 S. Mechanic St. PO Box 430 Decorah IA 52101-0430 563-382-2228 jcook@bankfidelity.com ww w.bankfidelity.com Financial Institutions-Banks See ad page 5

Fjelstul Funeral Home Scott Fjelstul 306 East Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-5210 info@fjelstul.com ww w.fjelstul.com Funeral Home See ad page 26

Flying Rutabaga Works

Chris Blanchard 3765 Highlandville Road Decorah IA 52101 563-735-5613 frw@rsfarm.com ww w.flyingrutabagaworks.com Agri-Business Consulting-Business & Management

Fostergraphs, Inc.

Kent Foster 3527 US Hwy 52 Decorah IA 52101 563-735-5603.......... Fax: 563-735-5604 info@fostergraphs.com ww w.fostergraphs.com Photography Services Printers, Publishers, Typesetters & Graphics

Friest And Associates Realtors Jim Friest 110 Court Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-3227 faar@friest.com ww w.friest.com REAL ESTATE See ad page 2

Glenn Shepard

Cindy Edwards 6953 Charlotte Pike Ste 303 Nashville TN 37209-4250 6153667217................ Fax: 6153667299 cindyedwards@glennshepard.com ww w.GlennShepard.com Consulting-Business & Management

The Good Dog Center

Bob Kane 2328 Millennium Road Decorah IA 52101 563-382-8413 kaner@fcsamerica.com ww w.fcsamerica.com Agri-Business

Farm Service Agency

The Good Foot

Julie Vulk 2296 Oil Well Road Decorah IA 52101 563-382-8777 julie.vulk@ia.usda.gov Agri-Business

Nori Hadley 128 West Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-9829 nori@amundsonsclothing.com Retail-Shoes

Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank

Goodwill Industries of NE Iowa, Inc.

Maureen Duncklee 1798 Old Stage Road Suite 2 PO Box 572 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-3837 mduncklee@fmsb4me.com ww w.fmsb4me.com Financial Institutions-Banks See ad page 27

Gary Gossling 315 West Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-9663.......... Fax: 563-776-4052 woodwork@iowatelecom.net ww w.gosslingwoodworking.com Retail-Home Furnishings Kitchen Appliances & Design

Grandpa-Finder.com Barbara Day 605 Sunrise Blvd. Decorah IA 52101 563-387-0752 barb@grandpa-finder.com ww w.grandpa-finder.com Web Services

Great Strides of NE Iowa Eunice Veeder PO Box 23 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-3865 gstrides@gmail.com ww w.greatstridesofneiowa.org Service Organization

Gundersen Health System Clinic

Trudy Belay 1830 State Hwy 9 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-3140........ Fax: 563-382-6140 tlbelay@gundluth.org ww w.gundluth.org Clinic-Physicians & Surgeons See ad page 13

Gundersen Health System Eye Clinic Jennifer Gipp 1830 State Hwy 9 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-2639 ww w.gundluth.org Optometrists

Gundersen Health System Orthodontics

Carmen Hurley 1014 South Mill Street Suite 6 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-5762 venturec@rconnect.com ww w.gooddogcenter.com Pet Boarding & Grooming Retail-Pets & Pet Supplies

Farm Credit Services of America

Gossling Woodworking

Nancy Dieter 915 Short Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-6146 dboyd@gwneia.org ww w.gwneia.org Retail-Consignment & Resale

Dr, Michael Barba 202 West Main Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-2525 Orthodontist

Hacker Nelson & Co., P.C. Joe Bouska 123 W. Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-3637 Certified Public Accountants and Consultants

Hahn Roofing

Robert Maddox 701 22nd St Fort Dodge IA 50501-5432 563-382-1850 RGM41968@yahoo.com ww w.hahnroofing.com Contractors-Roofing

The Hairitage

Linda Lukes 228 East Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4730 decorahgreenhouses@alpinecom.net Beauty Salons

Hairloom

Kathy Vick 305 College Drive Decorah IA 52101 563-382-5511 Beauty Salons See ad page 25

Hammel Jewelers

Joe & Sheryl Hammel 108 West Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-8440 hammeljewelers@mediacombb.net ww w.hammeljewelers.com Retail-Jewelry

Happiness Is

Dianne Trytten 121 West Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-5724 ddtrytten@gmail.com Retail-Gifts

Happy Joes Pizza and Ice Cream Parlor

Manuel Madrigal 105 East Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-2118 ww w.happyjoes.com Restaurants and Eating Establishments

Harman Realty

Mike Harman 712 E. Broadway Decorah IA 52101 563-382-2020 mike@harman2020.com ww w.harman2020.com REAL ESTATE

Hawkeye Stages, Inc. Steve Tjossem 703 Dudley Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-3639 steve@hawkeyestages.com ww w.hawkeyestages.com Motor Coach Transportation

Hawkeye Truck & Trailer Sales

Travis Thompson 1656 State Hwy. 9 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-8761.......... Fax: 563-382-8762 tthompson@hawkeyetrucks.com ww w.hawkeyetrucks.com Truck Sales & Service

Healing Hands Reflexology & Healing Touch Karen Hageman 3242 Pole Line Road Cresco IA 52136 563-737-2681 healinghand1@gmail.com neiareflexology.com/ Massage Therapy

Helping Services for Northeast Iowa

David Runyon P.O. Box 372 Decorah IA 52101 563-387-1720x105 info@helpingservices.org ww w.helpingservices.org Service Organization

Hi-Pro Foods of Iowa, Corp. John Jenkins PO Box 277 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-3625 Agri-Business

Hilltree Bed & Breakfast Suite Beth & Gerald Einck 2830 Bluffton Road Decorah IA 52101 563-382-3989 einbet9@gmail.com Lodging-Bed & Breakfast

Homescapes by Ellen

Ellen Neebel 2898 Pleasant View Road Decorah IA 52101 563-382-5062 eneebel@yahoo.com homescapesbyellen.com/ REAL ESTATE Interior Decorators & Design

Hotel Winneshiek

Ede Rollins 104 E Water St. Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4164.......... Fax: 563-382-4169 catering@hotelwinn.com ww w.hotelwinn.com Lodging-Hotel/Motel

Houlihan, Bob & Arlene Bob & Arlene Houlihan 206 Ohio St. Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4889 arlenern1@yahoo.com Individual Members

Hovden Oil, Inc. - Main Office Charis Hovden P.O. Box 28 Ridgeway IA 52165-0028 563-737-2710 chovden@hovdenoil.com Gas-Diesel

Hutchinson Family Farm Campground and B & B

Dixie Hutchinson 2299 Scenic River Road Decorah IA 52101 563-382-3054 tadhutch@hotmail.com ww w.hutchff.com Lodging-Cabins & Campgrounds See ad page 20

Ibanez, Bill & Donna Rae Bill & Donna Rae Ibanez 303 Upper Broadway Decorah IA 52101 563-382-6222 billibanez@mchsi.com Individual Members

Image Builders

Becky Vande Lune 1505 Division Street Decorah IA 52101 563-419-3507 beckyvandelune@gmail.com Promotional Products

J C Penney

101 West Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-3441 rasnyder@jcpenney.com ww w.jcpenney.com Retail-Department Store

J. Tupy's on Water Street

Joan Tupy 211 West Water St. Decorah IA 52101 563-382-8940.......... Fax: 563-382-8941 jtupys@gmail.com Retail-Women's Clothing

Java John's

John & Mary Klimesh 400 West Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-5690 coffee@javajohnscoffeehouse.com ww w.javajohnscoffeehouse.com Restaurants and Eating Establishments

JB Holland Construction, Inc.

Bill Holland 2092 Hwy 9 West Decorah IA 52101 563-382-2901.....Fax: 379-3001(Bill-cell) BHolland@JBHC.biz ww w.jbholland.net Contractors- Grading

Jim's Appliance JW Kitchens

Cathy Wadsworth 402 Rossville Road PO Box 7 Waukon IA 52172 563-568-3130.......... Fax: 563-568-2868 cathy@jwkitchens.com ww w.jimsapplianceia.com Kitchen Appliances & Design

Jim's Appliance JW Kitchens

Infastech

1302 Kerr Drive Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4216 abjergum@infastech.com Manufacturing

Inspire(d) Media, L.L.C.

Aryn Henning Nichols 412 Oak Street Decorah IA 52101 563-379-6315 aryn@theinspiredmedia.com theinspiredmedia.com News, Media, Publishing Consulting-Marketing/Advertising

Investment Center

Stephanie Meyer 106 E Main Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4284 sjmeyer@hirep.net ww w.investmentcenter-inc.com Investments

Iowa Telecom now a part of Windstream Communications Cindy Parker 403 W 4th Street N Newton IA 50208 563-543-8267 cindy.parker@windstream.com ww w.iowatelecom.com Telecommunications

Iowa Workforce Development Fern Rissman 312 Winnebago Decorah IA 52101 563-382-0457 fern.rissman@iwd.iowa.gov ww w.iowaworkforce.org Employment Agencies & Services

Jim and Cathy Wadsworth 802 Short Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-5592........... Fax: 563.382.1192 heatherjwkitchens@yahoo.com ww w.jimsapplianceia.com Kitchen Appliances & Design

Johnson Printing

Mark Johnson 1416 Valleyhigh Drive NW Rochester MN 55901-0736 507-288-7788 ww w.johnson-printing.com Printers, Publishers, Typesetters & Graphics

JR's on the Rocks Terry Rollins 313 College Drive Decorah IA 52101 563-382-8300 Liquor Store

KDEC 1240 & FM 100.5 Bob & Colleen Holtan 110 Highland Dr. PO Box 27 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4251 bobholtan@hotmail.com ww w.kdecradio.net Radio Station See ad page 21

Kelly Real Estate Company Mike Kelly, Broker PO Box 8 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-8406 kelly@davekelly.com ww w.davekelly.com REAL ESTATE Appraisers See ad page 27

Kephart's Music Center Jim Kephart 126 East Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-3684 jim@kepharts.com ww w.kepharts.com Retail-Music

Kerndt Brothers Insurance Agency

Rich (Lunch) Smith PO Box 570 380 Main St. Lansing IA 52151 563-379-3547.......... Fax: 563-538-4631 rsmith@kerndtbrothers.com Insurance

Kinderhaus

Alicia Trout 701 Iowa Avenue Decorah IA 52101 563-379-7303 info@kinderhausdecorah.com ww w.kinderhausdecorah.com Child Development & Day Care

Klocke Contractors

Kent Klocke 702 Decorah Ave Decorah IA 52101 563-382-3105........ Fax: 563-382-3105 klockecont@mchsi.com Construction-General Contractors

Kolor Graphics, Inc.

Rita Dixon P.O. Box 361 1712 Moellers Drive, Ste. B Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4859 ritad@kolorgraphics.com ww w.kolorgraphics.com Printers, Publishers, Typesetters & Graphics

Koreana K

K.L. Design LLC

Kari L. Franzen 2427 Tamarack Drive Rd Decorah IA 52101 563-532-5200 kldesignllc@gmail.com ww w.kldesignllc.com Architects

KD Rae Jewelry and Creative Window Denise Olds 101 East Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-0301 info@kdraejewelry.com ww w.kdraejewelry.com/ Retail-Jewelry

Nika Lee 207 West Water Decorah IA 52101 563-382-6262 marketingconnection@mediacombb.net Restaurants and Eating Establishments

KPVL 89.1 The Blend

Manager P.O. Box 136 207 E Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-387-6920 newsfeed@891theblend.org ww w.891TheBlend.org Radio Station Service Organization

KQYB Mid-West Family Broadcasting

Gary Rustad 201 State Street LaCrosse WI 54602 507-498-5720 garyr@mwfbroadcasting.com ww w.kq98.com Radio Station

Kratz, David

David Kratz 2312 Highway 9 West Decorah IA 52101 Individual Members

KVIK 104.7

Les Askelson 501 West Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-5863 lesaskelson@hotmail.com ww w.kvikradio.com Radio Station

Kwik Star

Sharon Schlake 905 Short St. Decorah IA 52101 563-382-3655 Grocery Store Gas Station-Service Station

La Rana Bistro

Mark Smeby 120 Washington Decorah IA 52101 563-382-3067 joaniesheahan@gmail.com http://laranabistro.com Restaurants and Eating Establishments

Lang's Dairy Equipment Bruce Hanson 510 Montgomery Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-8722 Agri-Business

Langland, Steve

Steve Langland 1277 380th Street Decorah IA 52101 563-492-5734 farmbear@springgrove.coop Individual Members

Langland, Walter Walter Langland 1279 380th Street Decorah IA 52101 563-492-3864 Individual Members

Latham Furniture Marketplace Jayme Folkedahl 806 Short Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-6535 lathamfurniture@gmail.com ww w.lathamfurniture.com Retail-Home Furnishings

Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum Barb Olson 3603 236th Avenue Burr Oak IA 52101 563-735-5916 museum@lauraingallswilder.us ww w.lauraingallswilder.us Museum ATTRACTIONS See ad page 24

Lentz Financial

Bob Lentz 113 West Main Street PO Box 190 Calmar IA 52132 563-562-4094.......... Fax: 563-562-4094 lentzb@mchsi.com Financial Planning

LetterWerks Sign City, LLC Brian Peterson 2957 U.S. Hwy 52 Decorah IA 52101 563-387-0330 brian@letterwerks.com ww w.letterwerks.com Signs Ad Specialties See ad page 23

www.decorahareachamber.com

Leytze's Corner Bed & Bath Frank & Jo Marie Riha 704 West Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-5856 ww w.leytzescorner.com Lodging-Bed & Breakfast

Life Serve Blood Center

Pamela Wolter 3254 Kimball Ave. Waterloo IA 50702 Fax: 319-433-0464 pam.wolter@lifeservebloodcenter.org ww w.lifeservebloodcenter.org Service Organization

Lifetime Gutter & More LLC Steve, Amy or Troy 2536 155th Ave Decorah IA 52101 563-382-1738 info@lifetimeguttersandmore.com ww w.lifetimeguttersandmore.com Contractors-Roofing

Lillesøster Butikken

Sarah Blair 309 East Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4474 lillesosterbutikken@gmail.com ww w.lillesoster.com Retail-Clothing See ad page 7

Linnevold, Willard

Willard Linnevold PO Box 395 Decorah IA 52101-0395 563-382-5160 Individual Members

Luther College

Dr. David Tiede 700 College Dr. Decorah IA 52101-1045 563-387-2000 ww w.luther.edu Schools, Colleges, and Education See ad page 11

Lynch BBQ Company

Kevin & Chris Bouska 2486 171st St Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4420 chris@lynchbbq.com ww w.lynchbbq.com Restaurants and Eating Establishments Meat Processing

Lynch Law Office

Tim Lynch P.O. Box 216 206 W. Main St. Decorah IA 52101 563-382-2218 lynchlaw@alpinecom.net Attorney

Mabe's Pizza

Steve White 110 East Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4297 mabespizza@gmail.com ww w.mabespizza.com/ Restaurants and Eating Establishments

Magnuson Consulting

Karl Magnuson 106 East Water Street Suite 202 Decorah IA 52101-0396 563-382-8995 karl@agoraarts.com Consultants-Accounting

Magpie CoffeeHouse

Kathleen Ritner 118 Winnebago Decorah IA 52101 563-387-0593 magpiecoffeehouse@gmail.com Restaurants and Eating Establishments

Main Street Mini Mart

Renee Wagner PO Box 305 101 Bridge Street Spillville IA 52168 563-562-3017.......... Fax: 563-562-5038 reneewagner1967@yahoo.com Gas Station-Convenience Store Tanning

Malcom Enterprises/ Sharps Trucking

Dan & Melinda Christopher PO Box 464 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4497.......... Fax: 563-382-6307 melindachristopher99@gmail.com Garbage Collectors

Manpower, Inc.

Matt Dorsett 915 Short St. Suite 167 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-2119.......... Fax: 888-829-5210 matt.dorsett@manpower.com us.manpower.com/decorah Employment Agencies & Services See ad page 5

Marco, Inc.

Brenda Mims 518 Montgomery Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-3800.......... Fax: 563-382-3090 brenda.mims@marconet.com ww w.marconet.com Computer Sales & Service

Margaret's

Margaret Walter 210 West Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-8208.......... Fax: 563-382-8208 margaretsboutique@neitel.net ww w.margaretsclothing.com Retail-Women's Clothing

Marilyn's Hallmark

Randy Emerson 102 W. Water Decorah IA 52101 563-382-2101.......... Fax: 563-382-2101 marilyn4@neitel.net ww w.hallmark.com Retail-Gifts

Marilyn's Hallmark

Randy Emerson 804 Short Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-8332.......... Fax: 563-382-1240 marilyn4@neitel.net ww w.hallmark.com Retail-Gifts

Marine Credit Union

Dan Bjork P.O. Box 227 915 Short Street Suite 105 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-8900 dan.bjork@marinecu.com ww w.marinecu.com Financial Institutions-Credit Unions See ad page 27

Master's Touch

Carolyn Fure 104 West Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4432 delcarfur@peoplepc.com Retail-Gifts

Maurices #629

Renda Tollefson 807 Short Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-2094 mrmmm26@gmail.com ww w.maurices.com Retail-Women's Clothing

Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce

Mayo Clinic Health System Providers

David Rooney 901 Montgomery Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-2911 rooneyd@winmedical.org ww w.winmedical.org Clinic-Physicians & Surgeons Clinic-Specialty

McCaffrey's Dolce Vita & Twin Springs Bakery Jim & Brenda McCaffrey 2149 Twin Springs Road Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4723 mcdolcevita@gmail.com ww w.mcdolcevita.com Restaurants and Eating Establishments See ad page 19

McLain Farms Trailriding, Inc. Michelle McLain-Kruse 1957 Meadowlark Rd. Decorah IA 52101 563-419-8318 mdmclain7@yahoo.com Horse Riding RECREATION

Mediacom Business

Jennifer Lochner-Kaber 207 West Pearl Street Decorah IA 52101 608-239-1675.......... Fax: 608-326-5148 jstroeve@mediacomcc.com Cable Television

Medicap Pharmacy

Susan McKone-Burks 702 Montgomery Decorah IA 52101 563-382-8765 sueburks@neitel.net ww w.medicap.com/decorah Pharmacy Retail - Gifts See ad page 14

Meyer, Lorentzen & Nelson

Andrew Nelson P.O. Box 126 101 1/2 East Water St. Decorah IA 52101 563-382-3647.......... Fax: 563-382-2822 mln@mlnattorney.com Attorney

Midwest Drafting & Design Shawn Saltou 1154 Cambridge Street Cresco IA 52136 641-220-2626 ssaltou@mchsi.com ww w.midwestdesign.biz Architects

Midwest Group Benefits, Inc.

Sara Hotvedt P.O. Box 408 2316 Sweet Parkway Road Decorah IA 52101 563-382-9611.......... Fax: 563-382-9613 shotvedt@midwestbenefits.com ww w.midwestbenefits.com Employee Benefits Insurance

Milkhouse Candles & Gifts

Tonya Sparrow 200 W Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-5742 tonya@milkhousecandles.com ww w.milkhousecandlesandgifts.com Retail-Gifts See ad page 24

Miller Law Firm

Laurie Parrish 301 W. Broadway PO Box 28 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4226 lparrish@millerlawdecorah.com ww w.millerlawdecorah.com Attorney

Miracle Ear

Rick Connor 308 College Drive, Suite 8 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4807 ww w.miracle-ear.com Hearing Aids

Mississippi Welders Supply Mark Ryan 2343 172 Ave Hwy 9 East Decorah IA 52101 563-382-8981 markr@mwsco.com Welding

Modish LLC

Stephanie Henning 115 Winnebago St Decorah IA 52101 563-382-3600 modishmuse@gmail.com Retail-Women's Clothing

Mosaic

Ginny Manning PO Box 15 Waukon IA 52172 563-568-3992 ginny.manning@mosaicinfo.org ww w.mosaicinfo.org Service Organization

Mr. Carpet

Greg Sim 2425 Tamarack Drive Road Decorah IA 52101 563-382-8093 Flooring Products See ad page 27

MRACEK Plumbing, Heating & Electric, LLC

Mark Mracek 816 Mechanic St. Decorah IA 52101 563-382-3038 mracekplumbing@qwestoffice.net ww w.mracekplumbing.com Contractors-Plumbing HVAC See ad page 4

Napa Auto Parts

Les Hovden 414 Montgomery Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-3607 napaman@mchsi.com napaonline.com Automotive-Parts

The Natural Gait / Ion Exchange, Inc.

Donna Bright 1878 Old Mission Drive Harpers Ferry IA 52146 563-535-7314 ntrlgait@acegroup.cc ww w.thenaturalgait.com Lodging-Cabins & Campgrounds

NE Iowa Deals

Tom Hauber 707 Clearview Drive Decorah IA 52101 563-380-8055 sfdj@qwestoffice.net ww w.neiowadeals.com Retail-Specialty

neiowaweddings.com Tom Hauber 707 Clearview Drive Decorah IA 52101 563-380-8055 info@neiowaweddings.com ww w.neiowaweddings.com Consultants-Weddings

NEIT

Steve Hanson 800 South Main Street Monona IA 52159-0835 563-539-2122 shanson@neitel.com ww w.neitel.com Internet Products & Services Cellular Service See ad page 7

Nelson Consulting Roy C. Nelson 801 River Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4107 nelsonroyc@live.com Consulting-Engineers

Nelson Dairy Consultants

Kent Nelson 213 East Water Street Suite B Decorah IA 52101 563-382-5166 dkentnelson@qwestoffice.net ww w.nelsondairyconsultants.com Agri-Business

Ness Pumping Service & Porta Potty Rental Chad Ness 1224 114th Ave Waukon IA 52172 563-568-1379 nesspumping@neitel.net ww w.nesspumping.com Equipment Rental

New Horizons Entrepreneur Center

Nina Taylor 907 Rosa Drive Decorah IA 52101 563-382-6187 ntaylor70@hotmail.com ww w.ninataylor.com Consulting-Business & Management

New Minowa Players

Rick Scheffert 906 S. Mill St. PO Box 321 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-5174 newminowaplayers@gmail.com newminowa.wix.com/new-minowa-players Performing Arts

Nisse Preschool & Kid's Place Nicole Ondrashek 311 College Drive Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4794 nissepreschool@yahoo.com Child Development & Day Care Schools, Colleges, and Education

Noddle Companies

Lisa Bockman 2285 South 67th Street PO Box 24169 Omaha NE 68106 402-496-1616 lisa@noddlecompanies.com ww w.noddlecompanies.com REAL ESTATE

Norby's Farm Fleet Ken Ahrens 1809 Trout Run Road P.O. Box 506 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-8748 Retail-Farm Supplies

Nordic Express

Dwayne Lundtvedt 1101 Montgomery Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-8928 dljlundtvedt@msn.com Gas Station-Convenience Store

Nordic Fest

Nikki Brevig 507 W. Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-3378 info@nordicfest.com ww w.nordicfest.com ATTRACTIONS

North Winneshiek Community School

Tim Dugger 3495 North Winn Rd. Decorah IA 52101 563-735-5411 tdugger@n-winn.k12.ia.us ww w.n-winn.k12.ia.us Schools, Colleges, and Education See ad page 9

Northeast Iowa Behavioral Health, Inc. Marcia Oltrogge 905 Montgomery Street PO Box 349 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-3649 oltrogma@neimhc.org ww w.neibh.org Service Organization

Northeast Iowa Community Action Mary Ann Humpal 305 Montgomery St. PO Box 487 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-8436 maryann@neicac.org ww w.neicac.org Service Organization

Northeast Iowa Community College

Liang Chee Wee, PH.D P.O. Box 400 Calmar IA 52132 563-562-3263 weel@nicc.edu ww w.nicc.edu Schools, Colleges, and Education See ad page 9

Northeast Iowa Montessori School, Inc.

Jennifer Jones 418 W Water St Decorah IA 52101 563-382-6491 neimontessori@gmail.com ww w.neim.us/ Schools, Colleges, and Education

Northeast Security Bank

Chris Miller 106 E. Main Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4284.......... Fax: 563-382-3162 cmiller@northeastsecuritybank.com ww w.northeastsecuritybank.com Financial Institutions-Banks

Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Ross S. Kurth 511 West Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4277 ross.kurth@nmfn.com ww w.nmfn.com Insurance

Norwegian Mutual Ins.

Jim Clarke 119 East Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-9695 jimclarke@qwestoffice.net Insurance See ad page 7

The Oaks Steak House

Steve White 1101 State Hwy 9 West Decorah IA 52101 563-387-0300 mabespizza@gmail.com ww w.oakssteakhouse.com Restaurants and Eating Establishments

Olsgard Auto Sales & Service

Paul Hudson State Farm Agency

Olson Explosives Inc.

Peaceful Springs Wellness

Rhonda Olsgard 1658 State Hwy. 9 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-CARS(2360) olsgardauto@neitel.net ww w.olsgardauto.com Automotive-Sales & Service Judy L. Peter P.O. Box 90 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-2953 jpeter@olsonexp.com Explosives

Once Upon A Time Book Shop Marlys Lien 602 West Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-8103 marlyslien@hotmail.com Retail-Bookstore

Oneota Community Food Co-op

Paul Hudson 712 E. Broadway Ste A Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4512 paul.hudson.g15m@statefarm.com ww w.paulhudson.biz Insurance Doris Pfister Thompson 105 N Maryville Street PO Box 162 Calmar IA 52132 563-379-9700 peaceful.springs@gmail.com ww w.peacefulspringswellness.com Massage Therapy

Pepsi - Cola

Joe Farley P.O. Box 144 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-8433 Beverage Distributors

David Lester 312 West Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4666 gm@oneotacoop.com ww w.oneotacoop.com Grocery Store Retail-Specialty See ad page 17

Perry Novak Electric Inc.

Oneota Golf & Country Club

Michelle Whitehill 910 Locust Road Decorah IA 52101 563-382-6047 michelle@personallyorganized.com Consulting-Organization

Todd Nierengarten 1714 Golf Road Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4407 oneotagolf@mchsi.com http://ww w.oneotagolf.com Golf Course RECREATION

Oneota Housing II

Jim Lillibridge P.O Box 290 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-3627 jlillibridge@ajpetersburg.com Service Organization

Oneota Physical Therapy Tim Fechner 308 College Drive Ste 4 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-1289 timothyfechner@hotmail.com Physical Therapy

Oneota Valley Family Eye Care Kaia Piggott, CPO 305 E. Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4279 kanfinson@decoraheye.com ww w.decoraheye.com Optometrists See ad page 14

Our Tara Inn

Signe Buege 1231 Hwy 9 Lansing IA 52151 563-568-2665 signe@ourtara.com ww w.ourtara.com Lodging-Bed & Breakfast

Pampered Pooch

Brittany Allen 1014 South Mill Street Suite 6 Decorah IA 52101 563-380-8685.......... Fax: 866-715-0783 pamperedpoochpetgrooming@gmail.com ww w.pamperedpoochpetgrooming.com Pet Boarding & Grooming Retail-Pets & Pet Supplies

Paradise Sun

Jennifer Shelton 402 W. Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-8267(TANS) jades6@mchsi.com Tanning

Perry Novak 2727 Locust Road Decorah IA 52101 563-382-2179.......... Fax: 563-382-9877 perry@perrynovakelectric.com ww w.perrynovakelectric.com Contractors-Electrical

Personally Organized

Peterson, Francis & Marilyn Francis Peterson 710 Ridge Road Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4504 fpmp@mchsi.com Individual Members

Peterson Photography

Chip Peterson 114 Winnebago Street Decorah IA 52101 563-387-0765 chip@petersonphotography.com ww w.petersonphotography.com Photography Services

Pine Creek Cabins & Campground

Steve & Alison Elwood 284 Old Spruce Road PO Box 33 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-5483 ww w.visitiowa.org/pinecreekcabins Lodging-Cabins & Campgrounds

Pinnacle Financial

Heather Dieschbourg 1111 Montgomery Street Decorah IA 52101 888-271-2088 hdieschbourg@pfgservices.com ww w.pfgservices.com Collection Agencies

Pinter's Gardens and Pumpkins

Shane & Elisa Pinter 2475 State Hwy 9 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-0010.......... Fax: 563-382-0011 info@pintersmail.com ww w.pintersgardensandpumpkins.com Nurseries, Garden Center, & Landscaping ATTRACTIONS See ad page 5

Pizza Hut

John Rahlf 1002 Short Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-8717 doublej5@hotmail.com ww w.pizzahut.com Restaurants and Eating Establishments

Pizza Ranch

John Dambek 212 College Drive Decorah IA 52101 563-382-8744 decorahpizzaranch@ decorahpizzaranch.com ww w.decorahpizzaranch.com Restaurants and Eating Establishments

Plan 1 Financial

Greg/ Marty Weis 403 W. Water PO Box 287 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-8258 weisfin@mediacombb.net ww w.plan1financial.com Financial Planning

Police Department City Of Decorah Bill Nixon 400 Claiborne Dr. Decorah IA 52101 563-382-3667 bnixon@decorahia.org ww w.decorahia.org Police Department

Porter House Museum

Midge Kjome 401 W. Broadway St. PO Box 115 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-8465 ww w.porterhousemuseum.org Museum ATTRACTIONS

Prairie Patterns by Dawn D-C Dawn Deines-Christensen 810 Linden Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-5181 dcprairie@gmail.com Artist

Pulpit Rock Campground Sue Macal 505 Pulpit Rock Road Decorah IA 52101 563-382-9941 prcamping@qwestoffice.net ww w.decorahia.org Lodging-Campgrounds

Quality Inn & Suites

Yvette Powers 705 Commerce Drive Decorah IA 52101 563-382-2269.......... Fax: 563-382-4767 gm.ia186@choicehotels.com ww w.choicehotels.com Lodging-Hotel/Motel See ad page 7

Quillin's Food Center

Terry Ramlo 915 Short Street Suite 107 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-8791 mgrdecorah@quillinsfoods.com Grocery Store

Rambo, Carole

Red-Roxy Quilt Co.

Jessica Rediske 415 West Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4646.......... Fax: 563-382-6020 info@redroxyquiltco.com ww w.redroxyquiltco.com Retail-Specialty

RICOH USA

Lori Patterson 220 1st Street NW Spring Grove MN 55974 507-450-9124 lori.patterson@ricoh-usa.com ww w.ricoh-usa.com Office Equipment

Rising Sun Life Coaching

Mary Jorgensen 724 Day Street Decorah IA 52101-2225 563-382-4558 mary@risingsunlifecoaching.com ww w.risingsunlifecoaching.com Consulting-Life Coach

Rite Price Office Supply Inc

Carol Paul 214 S. Frederick Oelwein IA 50662 319-283-5141.......... Fax: 319-283-4985 carol@riteprice.com ww w.riteprice.com Office Equipment

Rivals, Inc.

Heidi Sue Bohr 2062 Co. Rd. B32 Ossian IA 52161 563-532-9501 heidi@rivalsinc.com ww w.rivalsinc.com Screen Printing

River City Paving

Matt Feuerhelm PO Box 258 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-6414 matt.feuerhelm@mathy.com Paving

River & Trail Outfitters Inc. Luke & Sue Cote 2412 Scenic River Rd. Decorah IA 52101 563-382-6552 info@canoedecorah.com ww w.canoedecorah.com RECREATION

River's Bluff Getaway

Bill Holland 1915 Trout Run Road Decorah IA 52101-7502 563-382-5075 info@riversbluffgetaway.com Lodging-Cabins & Campgrounds

Rockweiler Appliance & TV Dean Rockweiler 1789 State Hwy. 9 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-9000 drockweiler@rockweilerappltv.com ww w.rockweilerappltv.com Retail-Appliances

Rockwell Collins

Carole Rambo 125 Pleasant Hill Drive Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4326 cjrambo1@yahoo.com Individual Members

Diane Houdek 2464 River Road Decorah IA 52101 563-382-9606 dmhoudek@rockwellcollins.com ww w.rockwellcollins.com Manufacturing

Randall Olson, DDS

Rodman, Lyle & Mary

Randy Olson 511 West Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4302 rolsondds@hotmail.com Dentist

Lyle & Mary Rodman 106 Meadowview Dr. Decorah IA 52101 563-382-8281 Individual Members

www.decorahareachamber.com

Roger's Lock & Key

Roger Hamilton 309 Montgomery Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-3374 roger.hamilton@mchsi.com Locksmith

The Roundhouse Retreat

Cliff & Pat Carey 2884 Bluffton Rd. Decorah IA 52101 563-382-2194 ww w.theroundhouseretreat.com Lodging-Cabins & Campgrounds

Rubaiyat

Andy & Kim Bonnet 117 West Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-WINE (9463) rubaiyat117@aol.com ww w.rubaiyatrestaurant.com Restaurants and Eating Establishments

Sam's Club

Tamica Tweten 1211 Crossing Meadows Dr Onalaska WI 54650 608-781-1699.......... Fax: 608-781-1746 tktwete.s06436.us@samsclub.com ww w.samsclub.com Retail - Discount

Schluter-Balik Funeral Home Karen Schluter 604 South Avenue Decorah IA 52101 563-382-8651 sbfh@alpinecom.net ww w.schluterbalikfuneralhome.com Funeral Home

Seed Savers Heritage Farm

Lynne Rilling 3094 North Winneshiek Road Decorah IA 52101 563-382-5990 lynne@seedsavers.org www.seedsavers.org ATTRACTIONS Agri-Business Seed Savers Exchange is a nonprofit organization with a mission of saving America's diverse, but endangered, garden heritage for future generations. There are gardens, trails and a Visitors Center with gifts, seeds, gardening books, and so much more! See ad page 20

Send Out Cards

Sims TV & Electronics Ryan Christensen 112 Winnebago Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-2355 ryan@simselectronics.com ww w.simselectronics.com Retail-Electronics Cellular Service See ad page 2

Sims TV & Electronics Ryan Christensen 1014 South Mill Street Ste 8 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-1300 ryan@simselectronics.com ww w.simselectronics.com Retail-Electronics See ad page 2

Slumberland Furniture Eric Moore 1791 Hwy 9 East Decorah IA 52101 563-387-4500 ww w.slumberland.com Retail-Home Furnishings

Smed & Associates Realty

Barbara Massman 1510 Laurel Drive Decorah IA 52101 563-380-8911 bb@smedrealty.com www.smedrealty.com REAL ESTATE Looking for hardworking, fun loving, dedicated real estate professionals? We love where we live…and it shows! Involved in our communities and committed to making this area better, we look forward to sharing our home area with you! Call us today! See ad page 19

Smock's Barber Shop Dennis Smock 220 West Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-8024 Barber

Sodexo - Luther Dining

Wayne Tudor 700 College Drive Dahl Centennial Union Decorah IA 52101 563-564-7387 wayne.tudor@sodexo.com ww w.sodexousa.com Dining Service

Spahn & Rose Lumber

Kristi Holien 506 W. Main St. PO Box 118 Calmar IA 52132 563-562-4064 kristisue@mchsi.com ww w.sendoutcards.com/customcards Consulting-Marketing/Advertising

Rik Trytten 1824 Trout Run Road Decorah IA 52101 563-382-8733 rtrytten@spahnandrose.com ww w.spahnandrose.com Building Materials

SENIOR HOME CARE

Deb Schott 607 Washington St. PO Box 22 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-8401.......... Fax: 563-382-8403 dschott@thespectrumnetwork.org ww w.thespectrumnetwork.org Service Organization

LINDA HOUGEN 306 Terrace Street Decorah IA 52101 563-419-4486 seniorhomecaredecorah@gmail.com Health and Wellness

Shear Wonders

Belva Wemark 213 East Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-6231 belvaw@hotmail.com Beauty Salons See ad page 23

Simply Enough - Health Coaching Tabita Green 311 Day Street Decorah IA 52101 563-387-7663 tabita.green@gmail.com livesimplyenough.com Health and Wellness

The Spectrum Network

Spillville Locker

Steve Lundtvedt 101 River Street PO Box 243 Spillville IA 52168 563-562-3557 steve@spillvillelocker.com ww w.spillvillelocker.com Meat Processing

The Sport Shop Inc. Paul Wanless 218 West Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-2634 sportshop@mchsi.com Retail-Sports Apparel

Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce

St. Benedict School

Dana Holkesvik 402 Rural Ave. Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4668.......... Fax: 563-382-3193 dholkesvik@st-ben.pvt.k12.ia.us ww w.st-ben.pvt.k12.ia.us Schools, Colleges, and Education

St. Benedict's Catholic Church Father Phil Gibbs 307 West Main Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-9631 stbenedict@stbenedictcc.com Church See ad page 9

Stanley Engineered Fastening Dale Leuenberger 1302 Kerr Drive Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4216 dleuenberger@infastech.com Manufacturing

Stone Hearth Inn

Steve Ransom P.O. Box 62 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4614 ransom_steve@yahoo.com Restaurants and Eating Establishments

Stone Ridge Community Church

Ed Krawczyk 1111 Montgomery St. Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4825............. Fax: 5633824825 srcchurchdecorah@gmail.com ww w.ridgeministries.com Church

Storey Kenworthy

Paula Hove 1014 South Mill, Ste 2 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-5318 x3441 phove@storeykenworthy.com ww w.storeykenworthy.com Office Equipment Ad Specialties

StoryPeople

Mary Fitch 110 Winnebago PO Box 7 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-8060 comments@storypeople.com ww w.storypeople.com Artist

Strike Force Entertainment Tom Hauber 707 Clearview Drive Decorah IA 52101 563-382-8055 sfdj@qwestoffice.net ww w.strikeforceent.com DJ Service

Subway Restaurant

Kim Zweibohmer 304 College Drive Decorah IA 52101 563-382-9819 kzweibohmer@gmail.com ww w.subway.com Restaurants and Eating Establishments

Sugar Bowl Ice Cream Company Craig Running 410 W. Water St. Decorah IA 52101 563-382-1242 decorahcraig@gmail.com ww w.sugarbowlicecream.com Restaurants and Eating Establishments

Sundance Travel, Inc. Peggy Pinckney 401 West Water, Ste B Decorah IA 52101 563-382-9578 sundance@alpinecom.net Travel Agencies

Sunflower Child Care and Preschool

Merlene Brown 300 Highway 9 West Decorah IA 52101 563-382-5717 sunflower_merl@yahoo.com ww w.sunflowerchildcare.org Child Development & Day Care

Super 8 Motel

Pete Amin 810 Hwy 9 East Decorah IA 52101 563-382-8771........ Fax: 563-382-1118 p.amin@yahoo.com ww w.super8.com Lodging-Hotel/Motel See ad page 21

Superior Wood Floors

Jeff Schaller 519 West Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-1111 superiorwood@qwestoffice.net Flooring Products

Sweet Marsh Opportunities Bernie & Linda Kracht 504 S. Main Street Tripoli IA 50676 319-882-3795 berlink67@yahoo.com ww w.berlink.isagenix.com Health and Wellness

Tom Massman Construction, Inc.

Tom & Travis Massman 1510 Laurel Drive Decorah IA 52101 563-382-6712 massmant@gmail.com www.tommassmanconstruction.com Construction-General Contractors REAL ESTATE We build using "Best Practice" methods and a whole building approach. Licensed/Insured Contractor, Energy Star Rated homes, PV Solar installations. You should see our HERS ratings! We value our customers, employees, and community. Call Tom or Travis! See ad page 10

Torgerson, Rick & Judy Rick & Judy Torgerson 711 Ridge Road Decorah IA 52101 563-387-1001 rtorgers@luther.edu Individual Members

Truck Country of Decorah Darin Bohr 1653 State Hwy 9 PO Box 476 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-6551 darinbohr@truckcountry.com ww w.truckcountry.com Truck Sales & Service

T Bocks Sports Bar & Grill

Mike and Dominique Bockman 206 West Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-5970.......... Fax: 563-382-1296 tbocks@mchsi.com ww w.tbocks.com Restaurants and Eating Establishments

Take Shape For Life

Kristen Heffern 1960 Fox Hollow Road Decorah IA 52101 563-380-1187 kristenjheffern@gmail.com healthpartner.tsfl.com/explore Health and Wellness

The Tap Room

Todd Byhre 104 E Water St. Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4164 alberts@hotelwinn.com http://ww w.hotelwinn.com/the-tap-room/ Restaurants and Eating Establishments

Thompson, Gerald & Elaine Jerry Thompson 1103 S. Mill St. Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4356 jet@mchsi.com Individual Members

Thornton's Feed & Grain, Inc. Al Thornton 201 East Broadway Decorah IA 52101 563-382-3358 thorntonfeed@yahoo.com Agri-Business See ad page 7

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Jeff Olinger 218 East Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-1809 jeff.olinger@thrivent.com https://service.thrivent.com Financial Planning

Thunder Rode, Inc.

Michelle McLain-Kruse 1957 Meadowlark Road Decorah IA 52101 563-419-8318 thunderrode2006@yahoo.com ww w.thunderrode.org Service Organization

U-2 BBQ & Catering

Leann Huinker 1676 Highway 52 PO Box 805 Calmar IA 52132 563-562-3929 u2bbqcatering@yahoo.com Restaurants and Eating Establishments

United Beverage LLC

Craig Frana 2371 175th Street Calmar IA 52132 563-562-3251 craigfrana@qwestoffice.net Beverage Distributors

United Way of Winneshiek County

Michelle Mullins PO Box 165 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-3637 cubbiebare63@yahoo.com http://ww w.unitedwaywinnco.org/ events.html Service Organization

Upper Iowa Marine

Dennis Tweten 1651 State Highway 9 Decorah IA 52101-7569 563-382-9387 Boat Sales & Service See ad page 20

Upper Iowa Organics, LLC Marty Grimm 2251 Oil Well Road PO Box 222 Decorah IA 52101 563-419-2222 marty@upperiowaorganics.com ww w.upperiowaorganics.com Agri-Business

Upstart Crow Theatreworks Kristen Underwood 508 W. Water St. Decorah IA 52101 563-382-5440 krim@earthlink.net ww w.arthausdecorah.org Performing Arts

US Cellular

Matthew Havens 801 Short Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-0514 matthew.havens@uscellular.com Cellular Service

Usgaard, Robert Robert Usgaard 816 5th Ave Decorah IA 52101 563-382-0938 rpgaard@q.com Individual Members

Viking State Bank & Trust

Ron Stoskopf 321 W Water St PO Box 429 Decorah IA 52101 563-387-0191.......... Fax: 563-387-0193 ron@vikingstatebank.com ww w.vikingstatebank.com Financial Institutions-Banks See ad page 23

Voltmer, Inc.

Usgaard & Smith

Dave/Connie Busta 302 College Drive Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4864 usgaardandsmith@qwestoffice.net Lawn Mower Sales & Service

Mike Voltmer 1732 Old Stage Rd. PO Box 200 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-9214 info@voltmerelectric.com ww w.voltmerelectric.com Contractors-Electrical

WalMart V

Vanberia International Gifts LLC

Terri Grosser 217 West Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4892.......... Fax: 563-382-4057 contact@vanberiadecorah.com ww w.vanberiadecorah.com Retail - Gifts See ad page 25

Vennehjem - Decorah's Premier Lifestyle Community Betsy Busch 1102 Nordic Drive Decorah IA 52101 563 382-6521 friends@vennehjem.org ww w.vennehjem.org Retirement Communities REAL ESTATE See ad page 25

Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum

Becky Idstrom 502 W. Water Street PO Box 379 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-9681.......... Fax: 563-382-8828 info@vesterheim.org vesterheim.org Museum ATTRACTIONS See ad page 23

Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Store

Ken Koop 502 W. Water St. P.O. Box 379 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-9682 kkoop@vesterheim.org store.vesterheim.org/index.php Retail-Specialty See ad page 23

Vick's Heating, Plumbing & Ventilating, Inc. James B. Grinna 1785 State Highway 9 East Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4168 vicks@vicksheating.com ww w.vicksheating.com Contractors-Plumbing HVAC

Viking - Realtors

John Kerndt 308 College Drive Suite 2 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-8453 fsttlkr@vikingrealtors.com ww w.vikingrealtors.com REAL ESTATE Appraisers See ad page 26

Ray Scott 1798 Old Stage Road Decorah IA 52101 563-382-8737........ Fax: 563-382-1488 ww w.walmart.com Retail-Discount See ad page 27

Waving Grains Bakery

Jo Berg-Iverson 421 West Water Street #105 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4445 jobergwgb@yahoo.com Bakery See ad page 17

Weis Buick Collision Center

Beaver Weis 812 Short Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-0888.......... Fax: 563-382-1222 http://ww w.weisbuick.net/ Automotive-Sales & Service See ad page 10

Weis Buick GMC

Jeff Weis 131 College Drive Decorah IA 52101 563-382-8474.......... Fax: 563-382-9227 weisbuick@hotmail.com ww w.weisbuick.net Automotive-Sales & Service See ad page 10

Wellington Place

Scott Marnin 2479 River Road Decorah IA 52101 563-382-9691 smarnin@oneotariverview.com Assisted Living Facility See ad page 7

Wendy's on Water

Wendy Ann Spilde 212 West Water Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-2685 elainesdecorah@hotmail.com Retail-Women's Clothing See ad page 27

West Side Dental

Dr. Peter Blodgett 108 5th Ave Decorah IA 52101 563-382-3657 westsidedental@mchsi.com ww w.decorahdental.com Dentist

What's New? Antique Store Craig Newhouse 2291 350th St. Decorah IA 52101 563-735-5672 /5766 craig@whatsnewantiques.com ww w.whatsnewantiques.com Antiques & Collectibles

Wicks Construction, Inc.

Winneshiek County Farm Bureau

Wilbur & Eunice Stoen

Winneshiek County Historical Society

Brad Wicks P.O. Box 428 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-2325 brad@wicksconstruction.com ww w.wicksconstruction.com Construction-Concrete Contractors Wilbur Stoen 604 Shady Lane Drive Decorah IA 52101 563-382-0101 Individual Members

Willis' Brewpub and Eatery

Jason Marsing 308 College Drive Suite 5 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-2739 willisbrewing@gmail.com Restaurants and Eating Establishments

Willowglen Nursery

Lindsay Lee 3512 Lost Mile Road Decorah IA 52101 563-735-5570 mail@willowglennursery.com ww w.willowglennursery.com Nurseries, Garden Center, & Landscaping

Wiltgen Construction, Inc.

Chad Wiltgen 204 East Main Street PO Box 817 Calmar IA 52132 563-562-3301........ Fax: 563-562-3050 chad@wiltgenconstructioninc.com Construction-Materials

Wiltgen Financial

Nicole Wiltgen 113 West Main Street PO Box 383 Calmar IA 52132 563-562-4900.......... Fax: 563-562-4901 nicole@wiltgenfinancial.com ww w.securianmidamerica.com Financial Planning

Winneshiek Chiropractic Center Dr. Jeff Suhr 712 E. Broadway Suite C Decorah IA 52101 563-382-6100 winnechcenter@qwestoffice.net Chiropractors

Winneshiek Co-op

Doug VanSloten 824 East Water Street PO Box 402 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-8927 winncoopdvs@yahoo.com ww w.winncoop.com Agri-Business

Winneshiek County Agricultural Association

Edna Schrandt PO Box 201 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-2019 ww w.winneshiekcountyfair.com ATTRACTIONS

Mike Wold 214 Winnebago Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-8713 ww w.iowafarmbureau.com Insurance Agri-Business

Ferneva Brimacomb PO Box 63 Decorah IA 52101-0063 563-382-4166 Service Organization

Winneshiek Energy District Andy Johnson 217 W. Water Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4207 andy@energydistrict.org http://energydistrict.org Consulting - Energy Service Organization

Winneshiek Medical Center Gretchen Dahlen 901 Montgomery Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-2911 dahleng@winmedical.org ww w.winmedical.org Medical Center Healthcare See ad on Outside Back Cover

Winneshiek Mutual Insurance Association Phil Norton 703 Short St. Decorah IA 52101 563-382-2936 pnorton@dybb.com ww w.winnmutual.com Insurance See ad page 26

Winneshiek True Value

Pete & Karen Marsing 915 Short Street Suite 143 Decorah IA 52101 563-382-8822.......... Fax: 563-382-3409 pmarsing@truevalue.net ww w.truevalue.com/winneshiek Retail-Hardware See ad page 21

Winneshiek Wildberry Winery LLC

Yvonne Barnes 1966 337th Street Decorah IA 52101 563-735-5809............. Fax: 5637355433 sales@ww winery.com ww w.ww winery.com Winery ATTRACTIONS See ad page 17

Woodharbor Design Solutions

Marla Klocke 702 Decorah Avenue Decorah IA 52101 563-382-3105........ Fax: 563-382-3105 woodharbor@mchsi.com Kitchen Appliances & Design

Winneshiek County Extension -ISU

Brenda Ranum 325 Washington Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-2949 ranum@iastate.edu http://ww w.extension.iastate.edu/ winneshiek/ Service Organization

Winneshiek County Farm Bureau Jason Soland 214 Winnebago Street Decorah IA 52101 563-382-8713 jsoland@fbfs.com http://ww w.jasonsoland.com Insurance

www.decorahareachamber.com

Categorical Listing AD SPECIALTIES

LetterWerks Sign City, LLC 563-387-0330 See ad page 23

Storey Kenworthy 563-382-5318 x3441

AGRI-BUSINESS

ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY 563-382-3603

563-382-0888 See ad page 10

Barthell Eastern Star Home

Weis Buick GMC

563-382-8787

563-382-9691 See ad page 7

563-382-2961

ATTORNEY

563-382-8413

Farm Service Agency 563-382-8777

Flying Rutabaga Works 563-735-5613

Hi-Pro Foods of Iowa, Corp. 563-382-3625

Lang's Dairy Equipment 563-382-8722

Nelson Dairy Consultants 563-382-5166

563-382-5990 See ad page 20

563-382-2959

Lynch Law Office

563-382-3358 See ad page 7

563-382-4445 See ad page 17

BARBER

Smock's Barber Shop

Meyer, Lorentzen & Nelson 563-382-3647

Miller Law Firm 563-382-4226

ATTRACTIONS

De Novo Barn Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum Nordic Fest

563-382-3378

Eclips Salon & Day Spa 563-382-4941 See ad page 27

Exclusively Yours Salon and Massage 563-387-0855

Shear Wonders 563-382-6231 See ad page 23

American Bottling

Seed Savers Heritage Farm

Pepsi - Cola

What's New? Antique Store 563-735-5672 /5766

APPRAISERS

Kelly Real Estate Company 563-382-8406 See ad page 27

Viking - Realtors 563-382-8453 See ad page 26

ARCHITECTS

K.L. Design LLC 563-532-5200

Midwest Drafting & Design 641-220-2626

ART CENTER

ArtHaus

Driftless Art Collective Eckheart Art and Antique Gallery 563-387-6782

Prairie Patterns by Dawn D-C

563-382-8060

Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum 563-382-9681 See ad page 23

Winneshiek County Agricultural Association 563-382-2019

Winneshiek Wildberry Winery LLC 563-735-5809 See ad page 17

AUTOMOTIVE-PARTS 563-382-3607

ARTIST

StoryPeople

563-382-5990 Seed Savers Exchange is a nonprofit organization with a mission of saving America's diverse, but endangered, garden heritage for future generations. There are gardens, trails and a Visitors Center with gifts, seeds, gardening books, and so much more! See ad page 20

Napa Auto Parts

563-382-5440

563-382-5181

563-382-0010 See ad page 5 563-382-8465

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

AUTOMOTIVE-SALES & SERVICE

Decorah Auto Center, Inc. 563-382-3919

Decorah Chevrolet-Cadillac, Inc.

Sunflower Child Care and Preschool 563-382-5717

Don's Sales & Service 563-382-2968

Olsgard Auto Sales & Service

Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce

Champion Chiropractic Life Center, Inc. 563-382-1085

Chiropractic Offices of Dr. Kelly Reagan 563-382-4411

563-382-2400 563-382-6100

BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTORS 563-382-3927

CHURCH

Congregational United Church of Christ Decorah Lutheran Church 563-382-3601

St. Benedict's Catholic Church

563-382-8433

563-382-9631 See ad page 9

United Beverage LLC

Stone Ridge Community Church

563-562-3251

563-382-2304

David Finholt Construction, Inc. 563-382-9360

Tom Massman Construction, Inc.

563-382-6712 We build using "Best Practice" methods and a whole building approach. Licensed/Insured Contractor, Energy Star Rated homes, PV Solar installations. You should see our HERS ratings! We value our customers, employees, and community. Call Tom or Travis! See ad page 10

CONSTRUCTION-MATERIALS

Wiltgen Construction, Inc. 563-562-3301

CONSULTANT-COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICE

Alliance Technologies

563-382-2661

563-382-4825

CONSULTANTS-ACCOUNTING

Magnuson Consulting 563-382-8995

CONSULTANTS-WEDDINGS

neiowaweddings.c窶覚m 563-380-8055

CONSULTING-BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT

Flying Rutabaga Works 563-735-5613

BOAT SALES & SERVICE

Upper Iowa Marine 563-382-9387 See ad page 20

BUILDING MATERIALS

Spahn & Rose Lumber 563-382-8733

CABLE TELEVISION

Mediacom Business 608-239-1675

CELLULAR SERVICE

Be Mobile Verizion Wireless 563-387-0700

NEIT

563-539-2122 See ad page 7

Sims TV & Electronics 563-382-2355 See ad page 2

US Cellular

563-382-0514

563-382-3619

563-382-CARS(2360)

563-382-4794

Winneshiek Chiropractic Center

563-382-5511 See ad page 25

Berg Cabinets and Construction

563-382-3105

Nisse Preschool & Kid's Place

Hairloom

563-382-4730

CONSTRUCTIONGENERAL CONTRACTORS

Klocke Contractors

563-379-7303

Family Chiropractic Clinic Cheryl Flatin, D.C.

Porter House Museum

563-382-8713

Kinderhaus

The Hairitage

Winneshiek Co-op Winneshiek County Farm Bureau

CHILD DEVELOPMENT & DAY CARE

CHIROPRACTORS BEAUTY SALONS

Pinter's Gardens and Pumpkins

563-382-8927

563-382-3990

563-382-8024

Upper Iowa Organics, LLC 563-419-2222

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce

563-382-2218

563-735-5916 See ad page 24

Thornton's Feed & Grain, Inc.

BAKERY

Waving Grains Bakery

Anderson, Wilmarth, Van Der Maaten, Belay & Fretheim

563-419-8902

Seed Savers Heritage Farm

563-382-8474 See ad page 10

Wellington Place

Decorah Implement Company Farm Credit Services of America

Weis Buick Collision Center

Aase Haugen Homes

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS AND CONSULTANTS

Hacker Nelson & Co., P.C. 563-382-3637

CITY GOVERNMENT

Glenn Shepard 6153667217

City Hall

563-382-3651

CLINIC-PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS

Gundersen Health System - Clinic 563-382-3140 See ad page 13

Mayo Clinic Health System Providers 563-382-2911

CLINIC-SPECIALTY

Mayo Clinic Health System Providers 563-382-2911

COLLECTION AGENCIES

Pinnacle Financial 888-271-2088

COMPUTER SALES & SERVICE

Marco, Inc.

563-382-3800

CONSTRUCTIONCONCRETE CONTRACTORS

Wicks Construction, Inc. 563-382-2325

New Horizons Entrepreneur Center 563-382-6187

CONSULTING - ENERGY

Winneshiek Energy District 563-382-4207

CONSULTING-ENGINEERS

Erdman Engineering, P.C. 563-382-4194 See ad page 27

Nelson Consulting 563-382-4107

CONSULTING-LIFE COACH

Rising Sun Life Coaching 563-382-4558

CONSULTING-MARKETING/ ADVERTISING

Corbin Group 563-419-0379

Inspire(d) Media, L.L.C. 563-379-6315

Send Out Cards 563-562-4064

CONSULTING-ORGANIZATION

Personally Organized 563-382-6047

CONTRACTORS-GRADING

JB Holland Construction, Inc. 563-382-2901

CONTRACTORS-ELECTRICAL

Decorah Electric 563-382-9473

Perry Novak Electric Inc. 563-382-2179

Manpower, Inc. 563-382-2119 See ad page 5

EQUIPMENT RENTAL

Decorah Rental Inc. 563-382-2351

Ness Pumping Service & Porta Potty Rental 563-568-1379

EXPLOSIVES

Olson Explosives Inc. 563-382-2953

Voltmer, Inc. 563-382-9214

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS-BANKS

CONTRACTORS-PLUMBING HVAC

Casper Plumbing & Heating 563-382-0642 See ad page 27

County Wide Plumbing & Htg. 563-382-2407

MRACEK Plumbing, Heating & Electric, LLC 563-382-3038 See ad page 4

Vick's Heating, Plumbing & Ventilating, Inc. 563-382-4168

CONTRACTORS-ROOFING

Allen Roofing & Construction Inc 563-539-4135

Hahn Roofing 563-382-1850

Lifetime Gutter & More LLC 563-382-1738

Bank of the West 563-382-2991 See ad page 2

Decorah Bank & Trust Company

563-382-9661 Go beyond traditional to exceptional at this locally-owned and managed community bank. Enjoy gourmet coffee, warm baked cookies in addition to help from experienced professionals. Experience the difference at Decorah Bank & Trust See ad page 10

Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank 563-382-3837 See ad page 27

Fidelity Bank & Trust 563-382-2228 See ad page 5

Northeast Security Bank 563-382-4284

Viking State Bank & Trust

COPYING SERVICE

Copyland

563-382-0401

DENTIST

Dental Associates of Decorah, P.C.

563-387-0191 See ad page 23

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONSCREDIT UNIONS

Marine Credit Union 563-382-8900 See ad page 27

FLOORING PRODUCTS

Mr. Carpet

563-382-8093 See ad page 27

563-382-4302

West Side Dental 563-382-3657

DINING SERVICE

Sodexo - Luther Dining 563-564-7387

FINANCIAL PLANNING

Ameriprise Financial, Inc David Olson & Associates 563-382-2111

Ellingson Financial and Insurance Services 563-382-4008

Lentz Financial 563-562-4094

DJ SERVICE

Strike Force Entertainment 563-382-8055

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Midwest Group Benefits, Inc. 563-382-9611

EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES & SERVICES

CHOICE Employment Services, LLC 563-419-8278

Employers Council of NE Iowa 563-556-5895 ex130

Iowa Workforce Development 563-382-0457

Plan 1 Financial 563-382-8258

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans 563-382-1809

Wiltgen Financial 563-562-4900

563-382-2911 See ad on Outside Back Cover

Superior Wood Floors 563-382-1111

The Country Garden 563-382-1148

Decorah Greenhouse 563-382-3691

FUNERAL HOME

Fjelstul Funeral Home 563-382-5210 See ad page 26

Anytime Fitness 563-382-2323

Curves - Brodericks, Inc 563-382-5161

Discover Happy 563-419-0346

563-382-4807

Schluter-Balik Funeral Home 563-382-8651

HORSE RIDING

McLain Farms Trailriding, Inc. 563-419-8318

GARBAGE COLLECTORS 563-382-4497

Chase the Adventure Licensed Hunt & Gun Club

Hovden Oil, Inc. - Main Office 563-737-2710

Askelson, Les 563- 382-5845

Aulwes, Jerry & JoAnn

Casey's General Store 563-382-9206

Main Street Mini Mart 563-562-3017

Nordic Express 563-382-8928

Basler, Helen

GAS STATION-SERVICE STATION

Bridges, Collyn Carlson, David and Brenda 563-382-9411

Christen, Elliott & Bev 563-382-3329

Christensen, Keith 563-387-1862

Decorah Mobile Glass 563-382-5878

GOLF COURSE

Oneota Golf & Country Club 563-382-4407

GROCERY STORE

Fareway Stores, Inc. 563-382-3346

Kwik Star

563-382-3655

Oneota Community Food Co-op 563-382-4666 See ad page 17

Quillin's Food Center 563-382-8791

563-382-4889

Ibanez, Bill & Donna Rae

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Simply Enough - Health Coaching 563-387-7663

Sweet Marsh Opportunities 319-882-3795

Take Shape For Life 563-380-1187

563-382-4512

Winneshiek County Farm Bureau 563-382-8713 563-382-8713

Winneshiek Mutual Insurance Association 563-382-2936 See ad page 26

INTERIOR DECORATORS & DESIGN

INTERNET PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Alpine Communications 563-245-4000

NEIT

563-539-2122 See ad page 7

INVESTMENTS 563-382-3326 See ad page 27

Investment Center 563-382-4284

KITCHEN APPLIANCES & DESIGN

Langland, Steve

Gossling Woodworking

563-492-5734

563-382-9663

Langland, Walter

Jim's Appliance JW Kitchens

563-492-3864

563-568-3130

Linnevold, Willard

Jim's Appliance JW Kitchens

563-382-5160

563-382-5592

Peterson, Francis & Marilyn

Woodharbor Design Solutions

563-382-4504

Rambo, Carole 563-382-4326

Rodman, Lyle & Mary 563-382-8281

563-382-3105

LAWN MOWER SALES & SERVICE

Usgaard & Smith 563-382-4864

Thompson, Gerald & Elaine 563-382-4356

LIBRARY

Decorah Public Library

Torgerson, Rick & Judy

563-382-3717

563-387-1001

Usgaard, Robert SENIOR HOME CARE

563-382-9695 See ad page 7

Edward Jones Investments

Kratz, David GLASS

Norwegian Mutual Ins.

563-382-5062

563-382-6222

563-382-3655

Northwestern Mutual Financial Network

563-382-5611

Houlihan, Bob & Arlene

Kwik Star

563-382-9611

Homescapes by Ellen

563-382-3776

GAS STATION-CONVENIENCE STORE

Midwest Group Benefits, Inc.

Winneshiek County Farm Bureau

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS

563-382-2539

GAS-DIESEL

563-379-3547

Paul Hudson State Farm Agency HUNTING

Amundson, Rich & Barbara

Malcom Enterprises/ Sharps Trucking

Kerndt Brothers Insurance Agency

563-382-4277

563-532-9821

563-419-4486

FITNESS CENTER

HEARING AIDS

Miracle Ear FLORIST

563-382-2441

Randall Olson, DDS

HEALTHCARE

Winneshiek Medical Center

563-382-0938

Wilbur & Eunice Stoen 563-382-0101

563-382-8300

LOCKSMITH

INSURANCE

A&J Petersburg AgencyInsurance and Real Estate 563-382-3627

American Family Insurance 563-382-8006 See ad page 4

BW Insurance Agency (563)382-2971

LIQUOR STORE

JR's on the Rocks

Roger's Lock & Key 563-382-3374

LODGING-BED & BREAKFAST

B&B on Broadway 563-382-1420 See ad page 24

Canoe Creek Lodge 563-382-1380 See ad page 7

www.decorahareachamber.com

Cedar Dreams Inn 570-337-9962

Cooley-Whitney B&B 563-380-8080

DUG ROAD INN 563-382-9355 See ad page 25

Hilltree Bed & Breakfast Suite 563-382-3989

Leytze's Corner Bed & Bath 563-382-5856

MASSAGE THERAPY

Day Spring Spa 563-382-0799 See ad page 20

Eclips Salon & Day Spa 563-382-4941 See ad page 27

Healing Hands Reflexology & Healing Touch 563-737-2681

Peaceful Springs Wellness 563-379-9700

LODGING-CABINS & CAMPGROUNDS

Chase the Adventure Licensed Hunt & Gun Club 563-532-9821

Hutchinson Family Farm Campground and B & B 563-382-3054 See ad page 20

The Natural Gait / Ion Exchange, Inc. 563-535-7314

Pine Creek Cabins & Campground 563-382-5483

River's Bluff Getaway 563-382-5075

The Roundhouse Retreat 563-382-2194

LODGING-CAMPGROUNDS

Pulpit Rock Campground

The Bluffs Inn & Suites 563-382-8600

Boarders Inn & Suites by Cobblestone 563-425-0214

Country Inn of Decorah

563-382-9646 See ad on Inside Front Cover

Hotel Winneshiek 563-382-4164

Quality Inn & Suites

MEAT PROCESSING 563-382-4420

Spillville Locker 563-562-3557

563-382-2911 See ad on Outside Back Cover

MONUMENT SALES

Decorah Memorial Company 563-382-2294

MOTOR COACH TRANSPORTATION

MOTORCYCLES-SALES & SERVICE

Decorah Kawasaki/ Suzuki Sports Center 563-382-7995

MUSEUM

Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum 563-735-5916 See ad page 24

Rockwell Collins 563-382-9606

Stanley Engineered Fastening 563-382-4216

Gundersen Health System Orthodontics PAVING

River City Paving 563-382-6414

PERFORMING ARTS

NEWS, MEDIA, PUBLISHING

Bluff Country Newspaper Group 507-498-3868 563-382-4221 563-379-6315

NURSERIES, GARDEN CENTER, & LANDSCAPING

Pinter's Gardens and Pumpkins 563-382-0010 See ad page 5

NURSING HOME

Aase Haugen Homes 563-382-3603

Barthell Eastern Star Home 563-382-8787

OFFICE EQUIPMENT

Advanced Systems, Inc. 319-232-6621

Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce

KDEC 1240 & FM 100.5 563-382-4251 See ad page 21

KPVL 89.1 The Blend 563-387-6920

KQYB Mid-West Family Broadcasting KVIK 104.7

563-382-5863

A Perfect House Realty 563-380-6898

A Perfect House Realty 563-382-5083 See ad page 4

563-382-4158 563 382-8080

McLain Farms Trailriding, Inc. 563-419-8318

Oneota Golf & Country Club 563-382-4407

River & Trail Outfitters Inc. 563-382-6552

RESTAURANTS AND EATING ESTABLISHMENTS

Albert's Restaurant & Pub 563-382-4164

Cho Sun Chinese Restaurant 563-382-8309

Don Jose's

563-382-6052 See ad page 23

Family Table Restaurant 563-382-2964

New Minowa Players

A&J Petersburg Agency

563-382-5174

563-380-3377

Happy Joes Pizza and Ice Cream Parlor

Upstart Crow Theatreworks

A&J Petersburg AgencyInsurance and Real Estate

Java John's

563-382-5440

563-382-2118

563-382-3627

563-382-5690

Decorah Iowa Realty

Koreana

563-382-8290 See ad page 7

563-382-6262

The Good Dog Center

Friest And Associates Realtors

563-382-3067

563-382-5762

563-382-3227 See ad page 2

Pampered Pooch

Harman Realty

Canoe Ridge Kennels Inc. 563-382-0400

563-380-8685

PHARMACY

Donlon HealthMart Pharmacy Medicap Pharmacy

563-382-9681 See ad page 23

Decorah RiverTubes & Bicycles

563-419-3507

REAL ESTATE

Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum

563-382-8465

Image Builders

563-382-0512

507-498-5720

563-382-2626 See ad page 14

563-735-5570

1302 Kerr Drive Decorah IA 52101 563-382-4216 abjergum@infastech.com Manufacturing

563-382-4279 See ad page 14

Porter House Museum

Willowglen Nursery Infastech

563-382-2639

PET BOARDING & GROOMING

Inspire(d) Media, L.L.C.

563-382-4264

Gundersen Health System Eye Clinic

Hawkeye Stages, Inc. 563-382-3639

Decorah Park & Rec

RADIO STATION OPTOMETRISTS

RECREATION

American Solutions for Business

563-382-5318 x3441

MEDICAL CENTER

Winneshiek Medical Center

Super 8 Motel

MANUFACTURING

Storey Kenworthy

563-382-2525

Decorah Newspapers

Deco Products

319-283-5141

ORTHODONTIST

563-382-2269 See ad page 7

563-382-8771 See ad page 21

Rite Price Office Supply Inc

Lynch BBQ Company

563-382-9941

LODGING-HOTEL/MOTEL

PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS

507-450-9124

Oneota Valley Family Eye Care

Our Tara Inn 563-568-2665

RICOH USA

563-382-8765 See ad page 14

PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES

Fostergraphs, Inc. 563-735-5603

Peterson Photography 563-387-0765

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Oneota Physical Therapy

563-382-2020

Homescapes by Ellen 563-382-5062

Kelly Real Estate Company 563-382-8406 See ad page 27

Noddle Companies 402-496-1616

Smed & Associates Realty

563-380-8911 Looking for hardworking, fun loving, dedicated real estate professionals? We love where we live…and it shows! Involved in our communities and committed to making this area better, we look forward to sharing our home area with you! Call us today! See ad page 19

563-382-1289

POLICE DEPARTMENT

Police Department City Of Decorah 563-382-3667

PRINTERS, PUBLISHERS, TYPESETTERS & GRAPHICS

Anundsen Publishing Company 563-382-4295

Fostergraphs, Inc. 563-735-5603

Lynch BBQ Company 563-382-4420

Mabe's Pizza 563-382-4297

Magpie CoffeeHouse 563-387-0593

McCaffrey's Dolce Vita & Twin Springs Bakery 563-382-4723 See ad page 19

The Oaks Steak House 563-387-0300

Pizza Hut

563-382-8717

Pizza Ranch 563-382-8744

Rubaiyat

563-382-WINE (9463)

Stone Hearth Inn 563-382-4614

Tom Massman Construction, Inc.

Vennehjem - Decorah's Premier Lifestyle Community

Johnson Printing 507-288-7788

563 382-6521 See ad page 25

Kolor Graphics, Inc.

Viking - Realtors

563-382-4859

La Rana Bistro

563-382-8453 See ad page 26

Subway Restaurant 563-382-9819

Sugar Bowl Ice Cream Company 563-382-1242

T Bocks Sports Bar & Grill 563-382-5970

The Tap Room 563-382-4164

U-2 BBQ & Catering 563-562-3929

Willis' Brewpub and Eatery 563-382-2739

RETAIL-APPLIANCES

Rockweiler Appliance & TV 563-382-9000

RETAIL-ARTS, FINE ARTS

Agora Arts

563-382-8786

Eckheart Art and Antique Gallery 563-387-6782

RETAIL-BOOKSTORE

Dragonfly Books 563-382-4275 See ad page 24

Once Upon A Time Book Shop 563-382-8103

RETAIL-BRIDAL

Bridal Productions 563-382-6404 See ad page 25

RETAIL-CLOTHING

Amundson’s Clothing

Master's Touch 563-382-4432

Medicap Pharmacy

NE Iowa Deals

Milkhouse Candles & Gifts

Oneota Community Food Co-op

563-382-5742 See ad page 24

Vanberia International Gifts LLC 563-382-4892 See ad page 25

RETAIL-HARDWARE

Ace Hardware & Rental Winneshiek True Value 563-382-8822 See ad page 21

RETAIL-HOME FURNISHINGS

Everything Decorah

Decorah Furniture Company

563-382-4474 See ad page 7

RETAIL-CONSIGNMENT & RESALE

Depot Outlet Inc. 563-382-2700 See ad page 25

Goodwill Industries of NE Iowa, Inc. 563-382-6146

RETAIL-DEPARTMENT STORE

J C Penney

563-382-6367 563-382-5910

Gossling Woodworking 563-382-9663

Latham Furniture Marketplace 563-382-6535

Slumberland Furniture 563-387-4500

RETAIL-JEWELRY

Hammel Jewelers 563-382-8440

KD Rae Jewelry and Creative Window 563-382-0301

563-382-3441

RETAIL-DISCOUNT

Bargain Outlet

RETAIL-KITCHEN ACCESSORIES

Ace Kitchen Place 563-382-3544

563-382-0103

Sam’s Club

608-781-1699

RETAIL-MUSIC

Kephart's Music Center 563-382-3684

WalMart

563-382-8737 See ad page 27

RETAIL-ELECTRONICS

Sims TV & Electronics 563-382-2355 See ad page 2

Sims TV & Electronics 563-382-1300 See ad page 2

RETAIL-FARM SUPPLIES

Norby's Farm Fleet 563-382-8748

RETAIL-GIFTS

Aspen Alley Interiors 563-382-5279

The Country Garden 563-382-1148

Happiness Is 563-382-5724

RETAIL-OUTDOOR RECREATION

Decorah Bicycles 563-382-8209

RETAIL-PETS & PET SUPPLIES

Canoe Ridge Kennels Inc. 563-382-0400

Red-Roxy Quilt Co. 563-382-4646

Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Store 563-382-9682 See ad page 23

RETAIL-SPORTS APPAREL

The Sport Shop Inc. 563-382-2634

RETAIL-WOMEN'S CLOTHING

J. Tupy's on Water Street 563-382-8940

Margaret's

563-382-8208

Maurices #629 563-382-2094

RETAIL-SHOES

The Good Foot 563-382-9829

RETAIL-SPECIALTY

K'uun Coffee/Bean Masters, Inc. 563-562-9033

Blue Heron Knittery

Marilyn's Hallmark

Dave's Digital Dog Pound Movies & Games 563-387-6555

563-382-4318

RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES

Vennehjem - Decorah's Premier Lifestyle Community 563 382-6521 See ad page 25

Decorah Lions Club 563-382-1889

563-382-8761

Decorah Rotary Club

Truck Country of Decorah

563-382-4411

Decorah Community School District 563-382-4208 See ad page 9

Decorah Music Boosters 563-380-0547

Luther College

563-382-4794

North Winneshiek Community School

Alliant Energy

Helping Services for Northeast Iowa

Black Hills Energy

563-382-3865

KPVL 89.1 The Blend 563-387-6920

Life Serve Blood Center Mosaic

Northeast Iowa Behavioral Health, Inc. 563-382-3649

563-382-3627

The Spectrum Network 563-382-8401

Thunder Rode, Inc. United Way of Winneshiek County Winneshiek County Extension -ISU

563-387-0752

WELDING

Mississippi Welders Supply 563-382-8981

WHOLESALE

K'uun Coffee/Bean Masters, Inc. 563-562-9033

WINERY

Winneshiek Wildberry Winery LLC 563-735-5809 See ad page 17

563-382-4166

Winneshiek Energy District 563-382-4207

SHIPPING

Alpine Transport Inc 563-382-0702

SIGNS

LetterWerks Sign City, LLC 563-387-0330 See ad page 23

TANNING 563-382-2323 563-562-3017

Paradise Sun

319-277-4100

WEB SERVICES

Grandpa-Finder.c om

Winneshiek County Historical Society

St. Benedict School

SERVICE ORGANIZATION

Decorah Veterinary Clinic

563-382-2949

Main Street Mini Mart

Alzheimer's Association East Central Iowa

563-382-1806

563-419-8318

563-382-6491

563-532-9501

VETERINARIANS

Critters & Such Pet Care, PLC

563-382-8436

Northeast Iowa Montessori School, Inc.

SCREEN PRINTING

563-382-0953x18

563-382-3806 See ad page 14

563-568-3992

Anytime Fitness

Rivals, Inc.

1-800-255-4268

563-387-1720x105

563-562-3263 See ad page 9

563-382-4668

UTILITIES

Great Strides of NE Iowa

563-387-2000 See ad page 11

Nisse Preschool & Kid's Place

563-382-6551

Driftless Art Collective

563-382-3637

SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, AND EDUCATION

TRUCK SALES & SERVICE

Hawkeye Truck & Trailer Sales

Wendy's on Water 563-382-2685 See ad page 27

TRAVEL AGENCIES

Sundance Travel, Inc. 563-382-9578

Decorah Elks Lodge

Oneota Housing II

563-382-3600

Northeast Iowa Community College

563-380-8685

563-382-4309

Northeast Iowa Community Action

Pampered Pooch

563-382-5762

American Red Cross Tri County Unit

Modish LLC

The Good Dog Center

563-517-1059 See ad page 24

563-382-8332

563-382-4666 See ad page 17

563-735-5411 See ad page 9

Marilyn's Hallmark 563-382-2101

563-380-8055

563-382-3538

6 Day Discount Furniture Inc.

Lillesøster Butikken

563-382-4103 See ad page 20

563-382-8765 See ad page 14

563-382-5761 See ad page 5 563-419-2999

Decorah Chick Hatchery

563-382-8267(TANS)

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Iowa Telecom now a part of Windstream Communications 563-543-8267

TIRE DEALER, REPAIR & SERVICE

Decorah Tire Service 563-382-3687