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Wed
14
Aug

Fun for all at Lansing Fish Days ...


Photo by Deb Welsh.

The annual celebration of Lansing Fish Days took place this past weekend, August 9-11, in Lansing. A wide range of activities and events, such as pictured above, once again made this year’s Lansing Fish Days celebration a success. Additional photos of this year’s Lansing Fish Days fun can be found on Page 12A in the print edition and e-edition of The Standard.

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Wed
07
Aug

Street paving is anticipated to start by end of August ...

Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) officials have advised that the street paving portion of this summer’s Iowa 9/76 improvement project is anticipated to begin prior to the final week of August, depending, of course, upon the weather. Iowa DOT District 2 Field Services Coordinator Pete Hjelmstad says, depending upon the condition of the roadway, some areas will require milling down to a depth of as much as four inches while other areas will not receive any milling at all. Motorists may have already encountered some street patching on areas of Allamakee Street north of the Allamakee County Courthouse on through the north edge of town by the City Airport, and DOT officials say no further paving will be required on that section of roadway due to that being the most recently paved area of the Iowa 9/76 network through the town of Waukon and, thus, still being “in good condition”.

Wed
07
Aug

U.S. Representative Abby Finkenauer visits WW Homestead Dairy


Rep. Finkenauer visits WW Homestead Dairy ... Iowa First District U.S. Representative Abby Finkenauer visited WW Homestead Dairy in Waukon Wednesday afternoon, July 31, touring the facility and discussing a variety of topics. Pictured above, WW Homestead Dairy co-owner Tom Weighner explains part of the facility’s operating process to Rep. Finkenauer during the tour. Pictured below, Rep. Finkenauer talks with Weighner, as well as Waukon Economic Development Director Ardie Kuhse (photo foreground) and Joe Cunningham of Waukon Economic Development Corporation and Waukon City Manager Dean Hilgerson (left to right in photo background). Standard photos by Joe Moses.

by Joe Moses

Representative Abby Finkenauer of Iowa’s 1st Congressional District visited Waukon Wednesday, July 31 to tour the WW Homestead Dairy facility. Prior to the tour, Finkenauer was greeted by Director Ardie Kuhse of Waukon Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), Waukon City Manager Dean Hilgerson, WEDC Board Member Joe Cunningham and Tom Weighner, an owner of WW Homestead Dairy.

Wed
07
Aug

Allamakee County Economic Development now accepting nominations for Cloy Kuhse Positive Impact Business Award

Allamakee County Economic Development (ACED) is seeking nominations for the 2019 “Cloy Kuhse Positive Impact Award”.

To be eligible, the recipient must be a business located in Allamakee County.  ACED will accept nominations until Tuesday, September 10. Award winner announcement and ceremony will be at the ACED Annual Banquet October 10. The Award Recipient will receive a plaque and will be added to the Award Plaque that is displayed at the ACED office.

Growing Bear Daycare in Waukon was the 2018 Cloy Kuhse Positive Impact Award winner, and ACED looks forward to announcing another business that is making a positive impact at its annual meeting this October.

Wed
07
Aug

Market Study taking place to explore the future of downtown Lansing

What does the future hold for downtown Lansing?

Community residents and business persons will have a chance to chime in as part of the Downtown Lansing Market Study project being orchestrated by Main Street Lansing.

Andy Kelleher, Main Street Lansing Executive Director, said a special project team assembled by Main Street Lansing initiated work on the project last month. Main Street Lansing, the local non-profit group spearheading downtown Lansing revitalization efforts, is performing the study to fine-tune and enhance downtown business development and marketing strategies. Kelleher said the study will include an in-depth analysis of input collected from local business and consumer surveys to be conducted throughout the month of August (see shaded sidebar box accompanying this article).

Wed
07
Aug

Main Street Lansing wants to hear from anyone who has ever been to Lansing

Main Street Lansing is currently undergoing a market study, and input is needed from locals, tourists and business owners. Anyone who has ever stepped foot in Lansing is invited to provide input through a survey being conducted during the month of August.

Individuals are invited to take ten minutes (or less) to complete a simple survey and help improve downtown Lansing. Survey insights and suggestions will be used by Main Street Lansing to fine-tune strategies to enhance downtown Lansing.

The survey will only be available until August 30, so participants are urged to act now to complete the survey, and also encouraged to invite others to participate. The survey can be found at the following link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MS_Lansing
 

Wed
31
Jul

Driftless Area Education and Visitor Center unveils original art, posters and postcards


Part of area art project promoting Iowa’s natural areas ... The view pictured above from the observation deck of the Driftless Area Education and Visitor Center in Lansing was painted by Decorah artist Mary Ann Gloe and is being used on posters, postcards and other promotional material. An August 6 gathering at the Driftless Area Education and Visitor Center will offer a view of the original painting and others of area public parks and natural areas that are part of a Capturing the Beauty of Iowa’s Natural Areas Through Art Project. Submitted image.

Public invited to August 6 event at Driftless Center

The Allamakee County Conservation Board (ACCB), Driftless Area Scenic Byway Board (DASB), Northeast Iowa RC&D and well-known Iowa artist Mary Ann Gloe invite the public to gather Tuesday, August 6 at the Driftless Area Education & Visitor Center to view an original watercolor painting, “Lansing from the Driftless Center,” completed by Gloe as part of a public parks and natural areas art and byway promotional project called Capturing the Beauty of Iowa’s Natural Areas Through Art Project. The event is open to the public and begins at 2 p.m. All are encouraged to attend.

ACCB Director Jim Janett noted, “It is a wonderful project for us to partner on with the DASB. We participated because it highlighted the scenic and cultural heritage that our Driftless Area Education & Visitor Center property and facility showcase.”

Wed
31
Jul

Faith Palmer to represent Allamakee County in Iowa Dairy Princess competition; Coronation is August 7


Pursuing Iowa Dairy Princess crown ... Waukon High School senior-to-be Faith Palmer will be competing for the crown of 2019 Iowa Dairy Princess next week in Des Moines. Palmer is the 2019 Allamakee County Dairy Princess and the daughter of John and Meghan Palmer of Waukon. Photo by Paula Enyart.

Eight young women involved with the Iowa dairy community will compete to win the title of 66th Iowa State Dairy Princess in an event scheduled for Wednesday, August 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Multi-Media Center of the Cattle Barn at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. The princess and her alternate are charged with helping consumers learn more about dairy products and the farm families who tend the farms and cows that provide them.

Among this year’s eight competitors will be Faith Palmer, 17-year-old daughter of John and Meghan Palmer of Waukon. She was crowned the Allamakee County Dairy Princess earlier this year and will be seeking to become the 17th young lady from Allamakee County to wear an Iowa Dairy Royalty crown, the previous 16 being evenly split between Princess and Alternate coronations.

Wed
31
Jul

West Paint Creek Church recently designated for inclusion on National Register of Historic Places


Recognized for its place in history ... West Paint Creek Church, located east of Waukon at the intersection of Elon Drive and Maud Road, has been designated for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. The church’s association with Norwegian and Norwegian-American social history and architectural features both inside and outside were significant factors in the church being added to the National Register of Historic Places. Submitted photos.

A church Norwegian immigrants built about 130 years ago in Allamakee County has become one of Iowa’s most treasured historic buildings.

Built in 1892, the West Paint Creek Synod Evangelical Lutheran Church, located approximately six miles east of Waukon at the intersection of Elon Drive and Maud Road, has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. Its historic significance is tied to its association with Norwegian and Norwegian-American architecture and social history.

“We’re pleased the West Paint Creek Church has been added to the National Register of Historic Places, and we congratulate all the stakeholders who worked so hard on this successful nomination,” State Historian Laura Sadowsky said. “This recognition marks an important milestone for Allamakee County as it continues to preserve the legacy of its past for future generations of Iowans to enjoy.”

Wed
31
Jul

Attack by bull claims life of Harpers Ferry man

Sunday evening, July 28, the Allamakee County Sheriff’s Dispatch Center received a report of a farmer who had been attacked by a bull in a farm pasture at 1418 Conway Road in rural Allamakee County.

John Francis Conway, age 59, of rural Harpers Ferry was in a wooded pasture area when he was fatally attacked by the bull. It was determined that the attack happened in the evening hours of Saturday, July 27. The bull was dispatched on the property by sheriff’s deputies due to its extremely aggressive behavior.

The incident is being investigated by the Allamakee County Sheriff’s Office. Assisting at the scene was the Allamakee County Sheriff’s Office and Harpers Ferry Fire and Rescue.
 

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