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Wed
30
Dec

“First Days” Hike at Luster Heights Unit of Yellow River State Forest January 1-3


This view is just one of the prizes ... The First Days Hike at the Luster Heights Unit of Yellow River State Forest in Allamakee County will loop to the North Overlook, pictured in the photo above. As part of their First Days Hike experience, participants are also encouraged to enter a random drawing to win a two-night stay at the cabin at Yellow River State Forest, a hand-carved walking stick and Friends of Yellow River State Forest t-shirts. Submitted photo.

The Friends of Yellow River State Forest group is sponsoring a “First Days” Hike at the facility’s Luster Heights Unit this Friday through Sunday, January 1-3. Maps will be available at the parking area of the Luster Heights Unit, located south of Harpers Ferry.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions this year, instead of the group’s usual First Day Hike event with a gathering of people, anyone is welcome to hike the designated route on their own at the Luster Heights Unit of Yellow River State Forest, located at 481 Luster Heights Road, Harpers Ferry, anytime January 1, 2 or 3. The approximate two-mile trail is mostly level and most people would consider it to be an easy hike.

Wed
30
Dec

Arrest made in mid-December vehicle theft from Waukon

Tuesday, December 15, the Waukon Police Department received a report of a vehicle stolen from Waukon. The vehicle and suspect were eventually located in Worth County in north central Iowa.

Monday, December 28, 23-year-old Jordan M. Kellogg of Ionia was arrested on a warrant issued for the crime. Kellogg was charged with First Degree Theft (a Class D felony) and Driving While Revoked. Further charges are pending.

A criminal charge is merely an accusation and defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
 

Wed
30
Dec

January is National Mentoring Month: Be the “ONE” to make a difference in mentoring


Take ONE step; Become a mentor... January is National Mentoring Month. Jeannie, of Lansing, and her mentor, Krystal Johnson of Waukon, enjoy spending time together. Submitted photo.

January is National Mentoring Month. Helping Services for Youth & Families is celebrating mentoring friendships and inviting others to engage in their community with the theme “Take ONE step to build a friendship. Become a mentor!”

Mentoring has a positive impact on youth. Research confirms that quality mentoring relationships bring about powerful and positive changes in youth. Mentored youth have a greater chance of avoiding negative influences, such as substance abuse, bullying or dropping out of school. One in three youth grows up without this critical asset.

Wed
23
Dec

Ice skating rink ready for use ...

The new community tennis courts on the west edge of Waukon near Waukon High School and the Waukon Wellness Center have been transitioned to an ice skating rink available for public use at no charge for this winter season. A framed structure measuring 90’x110’ has been set up on the tennis court area, as pictured in the surrounding photos, and was filled with water by the Waukon Fire Department to provide the frozen skating surface pictured at right. The new facility is now fully lighted automatically from 4-8 p.m. each evening, and is open to the public every day as well. Entrance to the skating facility can be gained only through the gated entrance near the middle of the east side of the fenced-in structure (closest to the large school parking lot).

Wed
23
Dec

Hacker, Nelson & Co. announces promotions within its next generation of leadership


Michelle O’Neill ...

Brent Berns ...

Hacker, Nelson & Co., P.C. is announcing the promotion of eight Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) to the position of Principals of the firm, including a pair with local ties to the Waukon area. CPAs Brent Berns, Kelly Brickley, Ryan Bullerman, Christi Meyer, Todd Muhlbauer, Michelle O’Neill, Steve Samec and Amanda Webb join Ken Keune and Neil Schraeder as owners and Principals of the company.

Michelle O’Neill has worked in the Hacker, Nelson & Co. office in Waukon for many years and is the lone Waukon office staff member listed within the promotions, with all others being with the firm’s Decorah or New Hampton office locations. Brent Berns has been a long-time employee of the firm’s Decorah office, and he is a 1991 graduate of Waukon High School.

Wed
23
Dec

Mosaic invites area residents to “Open your heart. Open your home” through Mosaic at Home program

For over 100 years, Mosaic has supported people with disabilities and other challenges to live a full life at home and in their communities. Mosaic is a whole-person healthcare organization reaching across 10 states and providing support to more than 3,700 people.

Mosaic has had a footprint in Allamakee and Winneshiek counties for 34 years. In 1986, Martin Luther Homes was established in Waukon supporting eight people. In 2003, Martin Luther Homes and Bethpage, both of which were dedicated to supporting those with disabilities, merged their Lutheran-based organizations; renaming themselves: Mosaic.

Wed
16
Dec

Reminiscing reveals one of the many advantages of shopping local...

The letter to the editor pictured at right was submitted by Jane (Cronin) Butler of Waukon and first appeared in the Waukon newspaper during the holiday season in 1974 regarding her father, Joe Cronin, who had owned and operated Cronin’s Variety Store and Gifts in the middle of the long Main Street business block in Waukon. The letter was written and submitted by former Waukon residents Jack and Catherine Wadsworth when they lived in Wenatchee, WA and recalled a treasured moment from several years earlier when Jack was shopping with his grandmother in Waukon and experienced one of the many invaluable advantages of shopping local, as noted in the letter’s final paragraph.

Wed
16
Dec

Commemorating his firefighting career ...

In commemoration of his 25 years of service to the Waukon Fire Department and his retirement from active duty in 2012, Ron Herman of Waukon had tried for years to get a photo of himself with all five of the Waukon Fire Chiefs he served under during his volunteer firefighting career. He recently submitted that photo to The Standard newspaper for publication. Pictured above, left to right, are: Front row - Troy Lubahn, who is representing his father-in-law and Herman’s first Fire Chief, the late Phil Stone; Bob Zahn and Robert Campbell; Back row - Current Waukon Fire Chief Dave Martin, Ron Herman and Jim Ryan. Herman says he is still a member of the Waukon Fire Department for voting and other purposes, but he no longer actively fights fires with the local volunteer crew. Submitted photo.
 

Wed
16
Dec

Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging CEO honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

Donna Harvey ...
Donna Harvey ...

Donna Harvey, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging (NEI3A), has been named the winner of the 2020 Betty Grandquist Lifetime Achievement Award by the Iowa Department on Aging and Iowa Commission on Aging.

The award, named for former Department Director and Commissioner Betty Grandquist, identifies and recognizes an Iowan who has dedicated a portion of their personal or professional life to achieving excellence in the fields of aging or disability or has made significant contributions to promoting independence and enhancing the quality of life among older Iowans and Iowans with disabilities.

Harvey has served as the CEO of NEI3A since October 2016 and is retiring from that role a the end of this year. She previously served as the director of the Iowa Department on Aging from January 2011 until joining NEI3A.

Wed
16
Dec

Eitzen Lions Club donates to Food Shelf ...

The Eitzen Lions Club is grateful for the support from citizens of Allamakee County and is happy to present the Allamakee County Food Shelf in Waukon with a donation of $1,000. Pictured above at the presentation of the donation check are, left to right, Lion Richard Amundson, Allamakee County Food Shelf Co-Director Ann Roed and Lion Lawrence Fruechte. Submitted photo.
 

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