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26
Jun

Tower transition ...

In a project that took place over the past month, the City of Waukon water tower located on the north side of town within the Allamakee County Fairgrounds was sandblasted, sealed and repainted by K&W Coatings of Elkader both on its interior and its exterior as a maintenance measure. The photos above show the transformation from prior to any exterior work being started (left photo), to having its riveted seams sealed following sandblasting and preparing the exterior for sealing and painting (center photo), and the finished exterior with new lettering and more of a matte finish (right photo).

Wed
26
Jun

Supervisors discuss future of English Bench Watershed Site #9, public shelter options

by Joe Moses

The Allamakee County Board of Supervisors met in regular session Monday, June 24 to address a full agenda of items including discussion relating to the future plans for the English Bench Watershed Site #9, discussion of the Allamakee County Courthouse as a public shelter and the consideration of a new vehicle purchase for the Secondary Roads Department.

During Public Comment, Executive Director Val Reinke with Allamakee County Economic Development (ACED) advised that the Allamakee Energy District is currently being formed with the next meeting to be held at Robey Memorial Library at 6 p.m. July 24 and steps being taken that include the creation of bylaws for the organization.

Wed
26
Jun

GundersenAir landing zone and transport training ...

Veterans Memorial Hospital Ambulance Service and the Waukon Fire Department participated in a training June 18 offered by GundersenAIR regarding landing zones and helicopter transports. The training provided an opportunity for everyone to learn the important points of establishing landing zones away from the hospital when an emergency situation warrants. The group also learned about special considerations when connecting patients with the most appropriate resources in emergencies. Submitted photo.

Wed
26
Jun

Waukon residents and businesses should be receiving mailed survey in the next few weeks regarding improved broadband services

Waukon Broadband Committee seeking public input

Some time ago, the City of Waukon formed a Broadband Committee to investigate opportunities for providing improved broadband services within the city. The committee is comprised of representatives from the Waukon City Council, local businesses and homeowners.
In the course of the committee’s work, they were approached by representatives of Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative about the possibility of providing such services. The Cooperative has been involved in providing broadband service within the rural areas around Waukon for the past several years and has built out a fiber and wireless infrastructure to support those areas.

Wed
19
Jun

Kerndt Brothers Bank contributes to new tennis courts in Waukon ...

Kerndt Brothers Bank in Waukon has announced a financial commitment of $5,000 toward the City of Waukon’s new community tennis courts. The bank is responding to an effort undertaken by the Waukon Park and Recreation Department to return the sport of tennis to the community after more than 15 years without local tennis courts. The $220,000 project includes two lighted courts and is located just west of the Waukon High School parking lot. With all the funding for the project substantially in place, groundbreaking for the new facility is expected in July.

Jeremy Strub, Waukon Park and Recreation Wellness Director, said, “We greatly appreciate the financial support from Kerndt Brothers Bank. Tennis is a sport that appeals to all ages and economic backgrounds, so the bank’s contribution will benefit a wide variety of people in our community.”

Wed
19
Jun

Waukon City Council takes no further action on Industrial Park Sidewalk Project after resolutions vetoed by mayor

by Joe Moses

The Waukon City Council met in regular session Monday, June 17 to address a full agenda of items including Plaza project redesign engineering proposals, Waukon Industrial Park Sidewalk Project and the search for a City Manager. The Public Hearing on the Southeast Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the Tennis Court Project was opened and closed. City Clerk Lana Snitker indicated that no written or verbal comments were received.

During Public Comment, John Hitner briefly discussed concerns relating to the bidding process involved in the Waukon Industrial Park Sidewalk Project and requested to be heard when that matter was addressed later in the meeting agenda.

Wed
19
Jun

Allamakee County 4-H Council participates in Youth Leadership Retreat ...

The Experiential Learning Model emphasizes the use of life skills to learn content objectives. Through 4-H, this model emphasizes the importance of student involvement in the experiences or activities in each situation of the learning cycle. Students bring their own experiences and knowledge to that learning cycle. The 2019 Allamakee County 4-H Council Retreat was strategic on bringing the Experiential Learning Model to action with a focus on self-discovery, along with creating an understanding and application of working in a team.

Wed
12
Jun

Main Street make-over ...

The Department of Transportation (DOT) Street Improvement project involving Highways 9 and 76 through Waukon has hit the downtown Main Street area with continued sidewalk improvements and some infrastructure work both above and below ground, some of which is depicted in the surrounding photos. In addition to the typical sidewalk, curb and gutter work that has accounted for a majority of the project thus far along the designated project route, there have also been some discoveries made and other originally known issues requiring further investigation into otherwise unknown sources that have required some extra attention, including the process pictured in the two photos above of replacement of a troubled segment of original storm sewer along the south side of Main Street that is still utilized and ties into the main storm sewer, according to City officials.

Wed
12
Jun

Area young ladies invited to register for 2019 Allamakee County Fair Queen competition

Deadline to return completed registration form is June 22

The Allamakee County Fair Board is seeking applicants for the 2019 Allamakee County Fair Queen contest, with this year’s fair running July 17-21.

The contest will run similarly to that of the Iowa State Fair Queen Contest. There will be one formal interview conducted by judges. This is where the majority of the judging will take place.

Coronation of the 2019 Allamakee County Fair Queen will take place following the “Allamakee County Youth Showcase” Tuesday evening, July 16 at the Allamakee County Pavilion building on the Allamakee County Fairgrounds in Waukon. This event will begin at 7 p.m.

At this event, each Fair Queen contestant will be asked to share her favorite Allamakee County Fair memory. The 2019 Allamakee County Fair Queen and Allamakee County Fair Princess will be announced and crowned at the conclusion of the Youth Showcase.

Wed
12
Jun

Pheasants Forever to host Habitat Field Tours; Waukon event is June 17

Pheasants Forever and partners in northeast Iowa will be hosting several field days during National Pollinator Week, June 17-23. They will provide educational opportunities for farmers, landowners and others interested in seeking information about pheasants, monarchs, pollinators, wildlife habitat conservation and management. These Pollinator Habitat Field Tours are open to the public and free of charge. Light refreshments will be provided.

The most local Pollinator Habitat Field Tour is scheduled for Monday, June 17 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and will begin at Freedom Bank (formerly Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank), located at 201 West Main Street in Waukon.

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