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The Allamakee County 4-H Youth Development Committee is proud to recognize Dan and Jane Sivesind of Waukon as the 2020 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame inductees from Allamakee County. The 2020 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame inductees were inducted this year by a virtual ceremony that can be viewed online at the Iowa 4-H Foundations website at https://www.iowa4hfoundation.org.

The Sivesinds have been active supporters of the Allamakee County 4-H program for over 30 years. Their family has competed in numerous county fairs, regional shows, as well as state shows over the years. Instilling the value of 4-H in their children, they have continued the family tradition of giving back to the 4-H community.

by Joe Moses

The Waukon Police Station remodeling project is moving forward with extensive improvements and renovations taking place this fall at its current location in the 100 block of First Street NW, with project completion anticipated for mid-December this year. Initial interior demolition got underway this past week by the project contractor.

Waukon Police Chief Paul Wagner said that the first phase of this project essentially began with the replacement of the Waukon Police Station’s concrete driveway earlier this summer, which also improved some storm water drainage issues at the northeast corner of the building. Wagner also said that a pre-construction meeting took place just over a week ago with Dave’s Complete Construction, Inc. of Delhi, one of seven contractors to bid on this project and the contractor with the lowest bid for the project of $372,694.00 and an alternate bid of $14,923.00 for the inclusion of additional options.

Indians’ game this Friday canceled due to continued COVID-19 concerns at Independence

For most teams, opening a game with 10 plays and finding the end zone would be considered a pretty good opening possession. But for the Waukon football team, after running just 10 plays of offense in their Friday, September 18 Homecoming game against Oelwein, they had already built a 50-0 advantage over the visiting Huskies.

Coming off its first loss of the 2020 football season, the Kee football team was looking to get back on track when the Hawks traveled to Central City Friday, September 18. Facing a Wildcat team that has yet to win a game and has been outscored by a 219-14 result, including a pair of scoreless losses to this season’s Eight-Player District 3 top-10 ranked leaders, the Hawks continued that trend with a 30-0 road triumph.

As convincing as that Hawk win seemed to be, it did take some time to develop. The two teams slugged out just a 6-0 Kee halftime lead, but Hawk football coach Chad Winters said some changes made at the game’s midpoint break proved to be effective, as the Hawks put together a 24-0 outscoring of the host Wildcats to pull away to their shut-out victory.

The Kee girls and boys cross country teams competed in their busiest week of the season this past week, participating in a pair of invitational meets. The Hawks first took part in the Starmont Invitational Tuesday, September 15 after adding it to their schedule following two other meet cancellations earlier in the season. The Kee distance crew then ran at the Central Elkader Invitational Thursday, September 17. The Lady Hawks brought home an eighth-place finish at Starmont and finished fourth at the Central Elkader Invitational, with the Kee boys not having enough runners to compile a team score at either meet.

The Hawks were next scheduled to compete at the Waukon Invitational Tuesday, September 22. They will then take part in the Jesup Invitational Tuesday, September 29.

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Alan John Hagen, age 85, of Waverly died September 21, 2020. A Celebration of Life for Alan will be held in Waverly at a date to be determined later. Interment will be in Harlington Cemetery in Waverly. Memorial gifts may be directed to the Waverly-Shell Rock Endowment Scholarship Fund and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and School.

Alan was born September 8, 1935 to Leonore Constance Hagen and Grant Marcus Hagen of Waterville. He attended Waterville Community School, graduating in 1953. He attended Luther College in Decorah, graduating in 1957 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in music education, and later earned a Master of Arts degree in music education from the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) in Cedar Falls.

James “Jim” Ronald Olson, 88, of Lansing died Saturday, September 19, 2020 at his home. Funeral Service was held Wednesday, September 23 at United Methodist Church in Lansing with Rev. Sedar Shako as the officiant. Burial with Military Rites followed at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lansing.

James Ronald was born January 9, 1932 to Evelyn and Hulda (Kerstein) Olson in Lansing. He graduated from Lansing High School in 1950. Jim joined the United States Army April 18, 1952 and served until April 2, 1954. He was stationed at an airport in Skullthorp, England. After returning he attended A.I. School Curtiss Candy Company.

James was united in marriage with Agatha Goedken August 28, 1982. Jim enjoyed hunting, trapping, looking for morel mushrooms and ginseng, fishing and bowling. He also enjoyed reading, doing puzzles and playing cribbage and euchre. Jim attended church regularly and was known as a big joker.

Margaret Viola Delaney, 79, of Harpers Ferry died Monday, September 21, 2020 at Gundersen Health in La Crosse, WI. A Private Family Service will be held.

Margaret Viola was born October 3, 1940 to Joseph and Viola (Crowley) Saddler. She graduated from Harpers Ferry High School in 1958.

August 16, 1958, Margaret was united in marriage with Mark Delaney at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Harpers Ferry. Margaret retired from 3M in Prairie du Chien, WI after 29 years. She was a member of St. Ann-St. Joseph Catholic Church and Rosary Society. She enjoyed sewing and made baby blankets for her grandchildren, trips to the boat, collecting dolls, reupholstering furniture and traveling.

Mark Leo Delaney, 89, of Harpers Ferry died Friday, September 25, 2020 at Gundersen Hospital in La Crosse, WI. A Private Family Service will be held.

Mark was born March 31, 1931 to John Joseph and Cecelia (Conway) Delaney on a farm in Wexford. He attended school through the eighth grade. Mark joined and served in the United States Army and was a Korean War Veteran.

August 16, 1958, Mark was united in marriage with Margaret Saddler at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Harpers Ferry. Throughout the years Mark worked at FS in Prairie du Chien, WI, worked for Riehm Construction with his grandson, Shawn, whom he also shared his birthday with, and was a bulldozer operator up until age 83.

Mark was a member of St. Ann/St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Harpers Ferry American Legion. He was also a volunteer firefighter with Harpers Ferry Fire Department. Mark enjoyed going for drives with Margaret, going out to eat, hunting, fishing and watching the Minnesota Twins.

Richard Baumgartner, 62, of Waukon died Saturday, September 19, 2020 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in De Soto, WI. Per Rick’s wishes, he was cremated and a private family burial will be held at a later date at Oakland Cemetery in Waukon. Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon is assisting the family. Cards may be sent to Shelly Baumgartner in care of (c/o) Martin-Grau Funeral Home, P.O. Box 59, Waukon, IA 52172.