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Thu
20
Oct

Concrete replacement projects expected to close streets through end of October ...

Concrete Foundations, Inc. of New Hampton is currently working on multiple locations of street repair within Waukon as part of the 2016 PCC Street Program that was approved by the Waukon City Council earlier this year. PCC refers to the Portland Cement Concrete process that involves replacement of the top layer of cement that traffic makes contact with. Several intersections and thoroughfares are currently closed with roadblocks and orange safety fencing as work continues, including the 400 block of Eighth Avenue NW (pictured above) near the former sale barn location and the intersection of Third Avenue NE and First Street NE (pictured below). Concrete Foundations was the qualified low bidder for this project at $318,000. These street repairs have a projected completion date of October 31 with weather being a consideration that may extend the completion timeline. Standard photos by Joe Moses.
 

Wed
12
Oct

Supervisors tour flood damage in southern/eastern portions of county ...

Members of the Allamakee County Board of Supervisors traveled to multiple locations with Allamakee County Engineer Brian Ridenour Thursday, October 6 to inspect flood damage and ongoing pavement projects, mainly in the southern and eastern portions of the county. An additional tour is planned for later this month of the more northern areas of the county. The group made stops that included the paving projects on Cherry Valley Drive near Postville and at the Wexford Bridge north of Harpers Ferry, and also looked at damage from August and September heavy rains and flooding that still needs to be addressed as County road crews continue to work on repairing damage experienced during the last two months. Pictured at right is a landslide along Village Creek Drive that eroded a bit of the roadway and washed a good portion of the bank into Village Creek below.

Wed
12
Oct

Area law enforcement giving "clown" reports serious consideration

Area law enforcement authorities report they are aware of the recent "clown" incidents that have reportedly taken place in certain locations throughout the nation and have been reported to a somewhat lesser degree on the local level. Although the local level reports are considered to most likely be copycat prank versions of what has been viewed on the national scene, these acts have resulted in a number of calls and reports from Allamakee County residents expressing concern and fear.

Area law enforcement authorities would like to assure local residents that this situation is being taken very seriously, and encourage everyone to consider the safety and health repercussions of such acts not only on innocent or intended victims but also potential negative reactionary results in response to fear or shock. Authorities remind individuals that those caught participating in these or similar acts will be charged and prosecuted accordingly.

Wed
12
Oct

Stove fire evacuates duplex in Waukon ...

Friday, October 7 at approximately 1:15 p.m., the Waukon Fire Department responded to a stove fire in the upstairs apartment of this duplex located at 208 Second Avenue SW in Waukon. Flames were reportedly confined to the stove and immediate kitchen area, with the residence suffering smoke damage. All occupants of the residence were evacuated and no injuries were reported from the incident. Standard photo by Joe Moses.
 

Mon
10
Oct

Semi tractor trailer rollover closes Highway 51 near Postville Sunday evening

Sunday, October 9 at approximately 4:05 p.m., the Allamakee County Sheriff’s Office received a report of this one-vehicle semi-tractor trailer rollover accident on State Highway 51 approximately one mile north of Postville. A report issued by the Allamakee County Sheriff's Office indicates that Michael Jay Duffield, Jr., age 38, of Postville was driving the semi northbound on State Highway 51 when he crossed the centerline and entered the west ditch. The semi then struck a private driveway and rolled over. As a result of the accident, State Highway 51 was closed to traffic between Postville and its intersection with Frankville Road for approximately four hours

Thu
06
Oct

Area law enforcement giving "clown" reports serious consideration

Area law enforcement authorities report they are aware of the recent "clown" incidents that have reportedly taken place in certain locations throughout the nation and have been reported to a somewhat lesser degree on the local level. Although the local level reports are considered to most likely be copycat prank versions of what has been viewed on the national scene, these acts have resulted in a number of calls and reports from Allamakee County residents expressing concern and fear. Area law enforcement authorities would like to assure local residents that this situation is being taken very seriously, and encourages everyone to consider the safety and health repercussions of such acts not only on innocent or intended victims but also potential negative reactionary results in response to fear or shock. Authorities remind individuals that those caught participating in these or similar acts will be charged and prosecuted accordingly.

Wed
05
Oct

Big Slough area of Mississippi River is focus of meeting discussing clean-up efforts after recent series of flooding ...

Several organizations including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Friends of Pool 9 and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) met with Allamakee County Emergency Management Coordinator Corey Snitker and other area officials Friday, September 30 to discuss options related to the clean-up of the Big Slough area (pictured more closely above and in a much broader view below) just south of where the Upper Iowa River empties into the Mississippi River southeast of New Albin and west of Black Hawk Park.

Wed
05
Oct

Allamakee County is included in Presidential Disaster Declaration for Iowa following August flooding; Funding is not for homes or businesses

President Barack Obama has issued a major disaster declaration for eight counties in the state of Iowa, triggering the release of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds to help Iowa recover from the severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding that occurred August 23-27, 2016. Additional designations may be made at a later date after further evaluation.
FEMA will provide assistance to Allamakee, Chickasaw, Clayton, Fayette, Floyd, Howard, Mitchell and Winneshiek counties through the Public Assistance program. In order to request a Presidential Disaster Declaration, damage incurred must meet criteria set by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Wed
05
Oct

Supervisors discuss Fair Labor Standards Act overtime change, possibility of Allamakee County Disaster Fund

by Joe Moses

The Allamakee County Board of Supervisors met in regular session Monday, October 3 to discuss a variety of topics including the manure management plans for five organizations, setting a letting date for a culvert replacement on Oak Hill Road and discussion of a future Allamakee County Disaster Fund. There were no members of the public in attendance during the Public Comments portion of the meeting.

During the Public Comments time, Allamakee County Conservation Director James Janett briefly discussed the ATV/UTV ride that took place in Allamakee County over the weekend. Janett described the event as being a success with the only negative comment from participants being that some of the gravel roads were dusty.

Wed
05
Oct

Waukon City Council discusses personnel items in special session, sewer and other matters during regular Monday session

by Joe Moses

The Waukon City Council met in a pair of sessions this past week. Coverage of both the Council's September 27 special session and its October 3 regular session appears below.

SEPTEMBER 27 SPECIAL SESSION
The Waukon City Council met for a special session Tuesday, September 27 to discuss the proposed City Manager position and the Girls Cross Country 5K cancer benefit event, and to review applications for the Assistant Payroll/Assistant Utility Billing Clerk position. Councilman Dwight Jones called the meeting to order in Mayor Duane DeWalle's absence.

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