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Letter to the Editor:
AHO! (Winnebago translations - Greetings!)
I would like to thank all the hearty souls that braved the sub-zero windchills and came out to visit and purchase my book, "Night Sun and The Seven Directions," on Thursday, January 13.
I have since received numerous calls from residents of Postville and surrounding communities asking for copies of the book, and also wondering if I plan to have another signing. Many stated they could not make it to the Visitors Center within the scheduled time frame.

The regular meeting of Beta Alpha Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International Society of Key Women Educators was held at Johnson's Restaurant in Elkader on November 16, 2004. A 5:30 p.m. dinner preceded the program and business meeting with 22 members attending. Hostesses for the meeting were Arma Jean Newbern and Arlene Schoien.

Donald Glenn Palas, 56, of Lakeland, Florida formerly of Luana, Iowa, died Friday, January 14, 2005 in Lakeland from injuries suffered in an airplane crash.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, February 5, 2005 at St. John Lutheran Church, Luana, at 1:30 p.m. with Military Honors.

Funeral services for Martha Heins were held Monday, January 31, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. in St. John Lutheran Church at Luana, Iowa. The Reverend Christopher Staley officiated. Casket Bearers were: Grandsons, Lynn Heins, Darryl Holien, David Holien, Daren Holien, Denis Holien, Craig Heins, Daniel Holien, and Leigh Taylor. Burial was in the Postville Cemetery. The Schutte Funeral and Cremation Service of Postville was in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services for Edward Boske were held Wednesday, January 26, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. in the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church at LaCrescent, Minnesota. The Reverends Jim Arends and Michael Woods officiated. Burial was in the Prince of Peace Cemetery, rural, LaCrescent with Military Honors by the American Legion Post No. 595.

Funeral services for Olga Wendel were held Saturday, January 29, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. in St. Paul Lutheran Church at Postville, Iowa. The Reverend Allen Hermeier officiated assisted by Greg Hamm. Organist was Joann Martins. The Casket Bearers were: Philip Storla, Sigurd Ness, Richard Storla, DuWayne Storla, Curtis Storla, Rudy Hesla. Burial was in the Postville Cemetery. The Schutte Funeral and Cremation Service of Postville was in charge of arrangements.

The Home and Garden Club held its January meeting at the Shanti in Gunder. Margie was the hostess for the day. Nine members were present.
The meeting was called to order at 1:35 p.m. after everyone enjoyed a scrumptious pumpkin cake dessert. Jean led us in the opening song, "Blest Be the Tie that Binds." Marie read the scripture, Luke, Chapter 14:15-24. The Club Collect was recited.

The Bobs Creek Neighbors Club met for a noon luncheon at the Brick Oven on January 19 with eleven members attending.
A short business meeting was held. Lorraine Schultz reported on the club's 50th anniversary coming in March. Pat Miene was also reminding the members on the White Elephant Sale in April.
On February 13 the club's "Family and Friends" potluck dinner will be held at the Postville State Bank basement at 12:30 p.m.

The second session of the reading/ discussion series entitled "Immigrant Tales-Then and Now" will be held Tuesday, February 15, 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Postville Multicultural Center. The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros is the book to be discussed. This is a contemporary coming of age story of a young Latino girl growing up in Chicago and her desire to move beyond the low expectations that the world has for her while still embracing her heritage.

A select group of America's teachers are being honored by their toughest critics -- their former students -- in the eighth edition of "Who's Who Among America's Teachers."
Students were requested to nominate the one teacher from their entire academic experience who made a difference in their lives by helping to shape their values, inspire interest in a particular subject, and challenge them to strive for excellence. Students also mentioned enthusiasm about their subject and the knowledge their nominated teachers demonstrated in the classroom.