New flagpole dedicated at Public Safety Center ...

Retired Navy Master Chief Carl Christianson of Waukon provided introductions and opening remarks during the Thursday, November 8 flagpole dedication ceremony held at the Allamakee County Public Safety Center north of Waukon. Local veterans John Regan, Commander of the VFW and Tom Regan of the local American Legion assisted Allamakee County Sheriff Clark Mellick in preparing the American flag for its raising during the flagpole dedication ceremony (pictured above). Following the raising of the flag, Judge John Bauercamper of the First Judicial District addressed the public and veterans in attendance by discussing the symbolism and significance of the flag and the history of the Allamakee County Sheriff’s Department with 29 sheriffs having served since the County’s establishment. Bauercamper thanked all those associated with the Sheriff’s Department for their service to the County, mentioning Abigail “Abbie” Osterholm specifically for her 24 years with the Sheriff’s Department, which has been recognized with a bench (pictured below) placed in front of the Public Safety Center through a donation from Osterholm’s family. Following Bauercamper’s presentation, the veterans in attendance conducted a rifle salute. Standard photos by Joe Moses.