Community News

by Dwight Jones

Plans are being made for Waukon's hosting of its annual Sweet Corn Days celebration in its expanded two-day celebration that begins Monday, August 2 and will carry over to Thursday, August 5.

Lissa Greiner is the new executive director of the Waukon Chamber of Commerce.
For the past six years, Greiner, of Decorah, has worked as a newspaper reporter for Decorah Newspapers. Her background also includes retail sales, fundraising and event planning.
In her new position, Greiner will coordinate and manage Waukon Chamber of Commerce functions so that the Chamber effectively and efficiently serves its members and the Waukon community.

by Jennyanne Hager
 
A number of Waukon-area residents recently took the first steps toward living healthier lives through the Waukon Wellness Center’s (WWC) first-ever “Biggest Loser” weight-loss challenge. While dozens of people started the inaugural program in early March, by the end of the 12-week competition only four participants earned bragging rights.
For the men, Greg Brink topped the field while Dan Sivesind finished second overall. On the women’s side, Bethany Ellingson and Jill Baxter claimed the first- and second-place honors, respectively.
 

Daycamps offered by Iowa State University Extension in Allamakee County are still available for registration this summer. ISU Extension summer daycamps provide a learning experience in a safe environment with professional staff.  Camp curricula draw on the knowledge base of Iowa State University Extension and the 4-H program with a century of experience in positive youth development.

Leaders of People for Animal Welfare (PAW) - Humane Society of Northeast Iowa have announced the start of a 12-month information and education program to promote awareness of the organization’s plans to construct and operate an animal rescue shelter that will serve communities in the five northeast Iowa counties of Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, Howard and Winneshiek.

Justin Thomas Meyer, age 16, son of Jeff and Bev Meyer of Calmar and grandson of Roger and Janet Kruger of Waukon, recently received his Eagle Scout ranking, the Boy Scouts' highest honor. He participated in a ceremony and reception at Decorah Covenant Church May 2.

In the very near future, the City of Waukon will begin resurfacing the road that runs in front of the main entrances to Veterans Memorial Hospital and the Gundersen Lutheran - Waukon Clinic. This resurfacing project, from start to finish, is expected to take two months.

Plans are being made for Waukon's hosting of its annual Sweet Corn Days celebration in its expanded two-day celebration that begins Monday, August 2 and will carry over to Thursday, August 5.

In the very near future, the City of Waukon will begin resurfacing the streets pictured above which travel right in front of the main entrances of both Veterans Memorial Hospital and the Gundersen Lutheran – Waukon Clinic. The first stage of the project is to fix the storm sewer intakes and other repair work. The road will be open to one-way traffic only during this stage of the project. It is asked that anyone visiting the hospital or who has a clinic appointment pay special attention to the signage directing the one-way traffic around the facility.