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The Waukon High School Class of 1961 will meet at 11:30 a.m. Friday, June 25 at Lids in Waukon. Additional planning for the class reunion to be held September 18 will be discussed.

Upcoming Deadlines/Dates
May 15-August 1: Primary Nesting Season
June 15: COC Election Ballots Mailed to Producers in LAA 3
July 15: Crop Certification
July 23: CRP General Signup
August 6: CRP Continuous Signup

The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) has opened online registration at https://www.iowafarmbureau.com/News/Carbon-Credit-Markets-What-Farmers-N... for its upcoming virtual roundtable diving into key considerations for farmers seeking to adopt climate-friendly carbon sequestration and other practices with the hope of increasing their on-farm income.

IFBF’s “Carbon Credit Markets: What Farmers Need to Know” virtual roundtable will help answer questions and provide valuable insight as farmers seek to reduce their carbon footprint and navigate the ever-changing agriculture environment as private-sector companies present new opportunities and federal programs are developed.

Get a 2021 crop progress update at annual field day

The Annual Spring Field Day at Iowa State University’s Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm will run from 1-4:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 24.

“As we continue to experience warm and dry weather conditions, part of our program will focus on implications and expectations of the 2021 crop, to help producers in future planning,” said Terry Basol, field agronomist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

Elwynn Taylor, Iowa State University climatologist emeritus, will start the program by providing his insights on crop weather for the 2021 growing season.

Erin Hodgson, professor and extension specialist in entomology at Iowa State, will share the latest research on corn rootworm management.

CRT Cancels Self-Esteem

Today, the world is full of controversy over what is currently called Critical Race Theory (CRT).  CRT is the idea that society should be understood in terms of class power structures, with the current world order being based on white privilege and systemic racism.

Regardless of whether you agree or disagree with this theory, there is a fascinating cultural shift that is normally lost in the arguments surrounding the merits or faults of CRT.  This is the fact that people – especially “white people,” are being told to feel bad about themselves.

In fact, it is considered a sign of great virtue to agonize over the innate injustice of your very existence.

To the Editor:

Democracy is governing by and for the whole population, usually through elected members. It is a peaceful change of government given the right to rule because everyday people say it may.

Our Democracy is in peril. We are being held hostage by an obstructionist minority, and they want to retain power.

There are 34 laws being put forth and passed by Republicans that seek to enhance that power in at least 22 states. These laws make it more and more difficult for everyday Americans to cast their votes. Our election systems are the most secure they have ever been, and these laws do not improve that, they merely impede everyday Americans’ right to vote.

The House bill HR1, put forth by Democrats, and passed by Democrats without even one Republican, has moved on to the Senate, where Mitch McConnell has vowed to kill it.

To the Editor:

Humid, Humid, Humid,
The air is fit to drink.
Humid, Humid, Humid,
I can not even think.

Humid, Humid, Humid,
My hair is plastered to my face.
Humid, Humid, Humid,
I wish I was in a different place.

Humid, Humid, Humid,
As I lie on the floor.
Humid, Humid, Humid,
This day is such a bore.

Humid, Humid, Humid,
Oh, I wish the air was dry.
Humid, Humid, Humid,
How slow the day goes by.

Moriah Downing
Age 13
Waukon

Public input may still be provided through June 30

by Susan Cantine-Maxson

The Iowa Department of Transportation’s (DOT) public meeting held online Tuesday, June 15 dealt with the environmental impacts of building a new bridge to replace the current Black Hawk Bridge over the Mississippi River at Lansing. The purpose of the meeting was to inform the public about the preferred placement and design of the bridge, receive public input and explain the environmental assessment conducted in conjunction with the newly proposed bridge.

by Perry Hesse

Parenthood is sure to bring its share of ups and downs with children, but it doesn’t usually happen as concurrently as it did for Ron and Angie Cooper of Lansing this spring. They watched as younger daughter Kendra, a junior pitcher for the Luther College softball team this season, reeled off six straight wins on the mound as the Lady Norse captured the American Rivers Conference Tournament title. However, in the dugout was oldest daughter Courtney, who missed almost all of her senior season with the softball Norse due to injuries.

“We were disappointed for Courtney as she had high hopes for her senior year. However, we knew with her physical limitations she might not be able to pitch,” said Angie. “Courtney and Kendra would have enjoyed one more year together with the goal of helping the team be the best it could be.”

Beginning July 1, Robey Memorial Library in Waukon will return to its normal program and event calendar that has been interrupted for the past year-plus by the COVID-19 pandemic. This means the return of programs like Story Time, Tech Tutor and Chess Club. Those who have never been to a library program are especially invited to see what the library has to offer in the following returning programs:

Tech Tutor - Technology help session Thursdays from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Stop in for basic help with computers, gadgets and popular software programs like Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and more.

Chess Club - Mondays from 3-6 p.m. through the month of November. Children eight and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult. All skill levels are welcome. Come to learn or just to play with a new opponent.