When can we expect to see reduced levels of nutrients in our water if we make positive changes on the landscape? New Iowa State University research shows how complicated it is to give a sound answer to that question.
The research is featured in a recent article in the peer-reviewed Journal of Environmental Quality, co-authored by Ph.D. student Gerasimos J. Danalatos, Professor Michael Castellano and Associate Professor Sotirios V. Archontoulis, in Iowa State’s Department of Agronomy, and Calvin Wolter, a Geographic Information Systems analyst with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
May 9 of this year, the Lansing/New Albin Police Department responded to a medical call of an elderly man unconscious and not breathing. When officers arrived on scene, it was determined that 83-year-old Daniel William Lundy was deceased, and a death investigation was initiated.
Wednesday, August 17, the Lansing/New Albin Police Department arrested 67-year-old Andrew Raymond Karvel of Lansing, who was then charged with Murder in the First Degree in connection to the May 9 incident. Karvel remains in the Allamakee County Jail where he is being held without bond.
The investigation remains active and no further information will be released by authorities at this time. The Lansing/New Albin Police Department is being assisted by the Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Major Crimes Unit, Allamakee County Sheriff’s Office and Iowa Medical Examiner’s Office.
On the move ... The house that was built in 1911 and stood at 404 West Main Street in Waukon ever since was moved to a new home just about two blocks away in the initial block of 6th Street SW Wednesday, August 17. Members of the Agnes Anderson family, four generations of which lived in the house over the years, were in attendance to watch the house be transported by Aylsworth House Movers, LLC of Wadena. Standard photo by Joe Moses.
A moving experience ... Several members of the Agnes Anderson family, along with other interested on-lookers (all pictured directly above), watched the house that had been called home by four generations of Agnes’ family during the past century be moved from its original location at 404 West Main Street in Waukon to its new home in the initial block of 6th Street SW during a Wednesday morning, August 17 event. Originally lifted from its foundation on the beams of a transporting truck (as pictured in another photo above), the house was slowly moved just a block and a half west on West Main Street before turning the corner at 6th Street SW (photo directly below) and then heading south just a half block to an excavated lot in the middle of the initial block of 6th Street SW, where it was then backed into place (as pictured in lower photo) into its new location. Aylsworth House Movers, LLC of Wadena completed the task. Standard photos by Joe Moses.
by Joe Moses
The two-story house located at 404 West Main Street in Waukon, near St. John’s Lutheran Church, has found a new home just a couple blocks away at 4 6th Street SW, where it begins the next chapter in its 100-plus year history. The home that previously housed several generations of the family of Agnes Anderson of Waukon was moved to that new location Wednesday, August 17, the lot adjacent to the former C-Mart property not far from its century-plus original location.
One of the many “pretties” ... This piece is an example of destructive bloom technique by Lansing artist Sandi Boyd. While acrylic pour painting is a medium beginners can learn and master, there are many techniques involved. Submitted photo.
Serenity Fairy ... “Serenity Fairy” was created by Lansing artist Sandi Boyd using the swipe technique. It is an example of a piece where Boyd combines acrylic paint pouring with the use of “found objects.” Photo by Julie Berg-Raymond.
Young art collector ... Silas Strong is one of Lansing artist Sandi Boyd’s regular patrons. He is the best kind of art collector - he knows what he likes, and that’s what he purchases. In doing so, he is supporting a local artist, developing his own aesthetic sensibility, and building an art collection that is beautiful and meaningful. This photograph was taken at the Lansing Farmer’s Market during one of his recent visits to the event. Submitted photo.
“Creativity takes courage.”
- Henri Matisse
“It’s a choice. You’ve got to choose.”
- Sandi Boyd
by Julie Berg-Raymond
“I love making pretty things – I call them ‘pretties,’” says Lansing artist Sandi Boyd.
Born in Utah and raised in Lansing, Boyd has been interested in art since she was a little girl. “We’ve got a lot of incredibly talented people in my family,” she says.
What is one thing all successful people have in common? They get comfortable making mistakes - and learn from them!
Allamakee County residents are invited to attend “The Secret of Success: Learning from Mistakes”, a free community workshop co-hosted by Mental Health Today - a Matt Howe Tribute (MHT) and the nonprofit, Worldmaker.
“This session offers practical ways to set and communicate high expectations using the three elements of growth,” says Dr. Mollie Marti, Worldmaker CEO and developer of the THRIVE Resilience Model that serves as the foundation for the program. “Importantly, this includes action steps for learning how to use mistakes to improve relationships and outcomes.”
Saturday, August 20, Felty E. Yoder, age 22, of Waterville was arrested following an investigation conducted by the Allamakee County Sheriff’s Office in connection with a reported assault. Following further investigation, Yoder has been charged with one count of Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree (Class C Felony), five counts of Iowa Sex Offender Registry violations (Class D Felony), and one count of Domestic Abuse Assault, second or subsequent offense (Serious Misdemeanor).
Yoder was booked into the Allamakee County Jail. Bond was set in the amount of $36,500 cash or surety. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for August 31 at the Allamakee County Courthouse in Waukon.
The Allamakee County Board of Supervisors have proclaimed to take a stand and join a statewide coalition to end human trafficking in Iowa. The Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking (IBAT) initiative is spearheaded by the Iowa Secretary of State’s Office. The goal is to have Iowa’s business community raise awareness and help prevent human trafficking.
IBAT was launched by Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate in January 2022. Membership in IBAT is open to any business or entity that operates in the state of Iowa and shares a commitment to taking steps to promote awareness of human trafficking and the Iowa Safe at Home program. Safe at Home is an address confidentiality program for survivors of human trafficking and other violent crimes.
The Allamakee County Board of Supervisors met in regular session Monday, August 22 to address a full agenda of items including an update from the County Medical Examiner, approval of the Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking (IBAT) Anti-Human Trafficking Proclamation and the Second Reading of Amendment #10 to Zoning Ordinance L.
During Public Comment, Waukon City Manager Gary Boden provided a brief update relating to street resurfacing. Boden noted that some street work near the Allamakee County Courthouse may be taking place later this week with a non-working curb machine causing delays at this time.
The regular monthly meeting of the Eastern Allamakee Community School District (EACSD) Board of Directors was held at Kee High School in Lansing Monday, August 15. Board President Bobbie Goetzinger called the meeting to order, with board members Tony Becker, Bobbie Goetzinger, Melanie Mauss, Kelli Mudderman and Arla Wagner all in attendance. Also present at the meeting were EACSD Superintendent Dr. Dale Crozier, Kee High School and Middle School Principal Dr. Sarah Updegraff-Murray, New Albin Elementary School Principal Donna Thomas and Board Secretary Michele Martin. Visitors included Dr. Bill Withers and Stan Rheingans, representatives of Keystone Area Education Agency (AEA).
The board approved the agenda for the meeting, which was followed by the approval of the August consent items, minutes of the July meeting, bills for August, and Activity and Food Service Reports for the month of July.
Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) Business and Community Solutions is offering Practical Self Defense for Youth & Adults Wednesday, September 7 from 3:45-4:45 p.m. for the youth class and from 5:30-7 p.m. for the adult class at the NICC Waukon Center, located at 1220 3rd Avenue NW.
The old saying that one can never be too careful is as true as ever. No one wants to be a victim. Yet, unfortunately, there are too many ways to become one unless people thoughtfully prepare themselves to be on the defense. Whether a man, woman, college student or teenager, this class has something to offer everyone.
Along with some effective hands-on physical techniques, the presenter will talk about awareness of threats as varied as unfamiliar environments, Internet scams, parking lot crime and violent assault. Being prepared is the best defense.
