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Editor's Note: The following item was submitted by Dr. Steve Perkins of Waukon in reflection on a recent experience he and one of his sons had touring Marine One, the helicopter that transports the President of the United States.

by Bob Beach

by Bob Beach

The 15th annual “Family Wellness Fair” will be held Wednesday, May 9 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Hospital (VMH) in Waukon.  Health testing, exhibits and activities will provide a complete evening of entertainment and education for families of all ages. Everyone in the area communities is welcome to attend this free event, sponsored by Veterans Memorial Hospital, and held in conjunction with the hospital’s “In Step with VMH” Community Wellness program.

Prior to the upcoming Primary Election scheduled for Tuesday, June 5, The Standard will be submitting questionnaires to candidates who are involved in contested races on this year’s Primary ballot. In an effort to base those questions for the candidates on the issues of greatest concern to the people they will be representing, The Standard is asking residents of Allamakee County to submit questions they would like to have considered for inclusion in the Primary questionnaire.

Dennis Koenig, a lifelong Postville area resident, has announced his candidacy for Allamakee County Supervisor. Koenig, who was born and raised on a farm in Winneshiek County, has been a resident of Allamakee County since 1981.
A member of the Republican Party, Koenig said, “I decided to run for Supervisor as I feel the timing is right. I want to be a part of improving the infrastructure, as well as protecting agriculture, and I am also interested in economic development for all of  the residents of Allamakee County.”

Janice Thorson of Dorchester has announced her candidacy for Allamakee County Auditor. She is the daughter of Lennie and Sherry (Fink) Mellick and a lifetime resident of Allamakee County, growing up in New Albin.
Thorson graduated from Kee High School in 1990. She married Joel Thorson, son of Owen “Ole” and Carol Thorson, and they have four children, Cassie, Josh, Callie and Jace, and live on the family farm in rural Dorchester.

by B.J. Tomlinson

For three decades, National Crime Victim’s Rights Week has successfully promoted awareness of victims’ rights and services. As a part of this awareness week, being observed April 22-28, the Domestic and Sexual Abuse Resource Center of Helping Services for Northeast Iowa wishes to recognize and thank the individuals who have gone above and beyond to serve victims of domestic and sexual abuse.

by Bob Beach