Community News

Wed
16
Aug

Senator Ernst visits Waukon Feed Ranch during trip to NE Iowa ...

Thursday morning, August 10, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst made Waukon Feed Ranch one of her stops during a day that also included additional visits to Butler and Winnebago Counties. Ernst began her day in Allamakee County with a tour at Waukon Feed Ranch. She is pictured above during her discussion with representatives of the Waukon Feed Ranch ownership and management network.

Among the variety of topics discussed with Senator Ernst was the Farm Bill, which she expects to be completed in early 2024, noting there are budgeting constraints and discussions on how to allocate the money. Senator Ernst said the Farm Bill is expected to be around $1.5 trillion, with 14% of that funding being allocated to farm programs and 86% designated for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other food assistance programs, with details being worked on as to who should be receiving SNAP benefits.

Wed
16
Aug

Sworn in as Ward 3 Waukon City Councilman ...

Waukon resident Dave Blocker was sworn in as the new Ward 3 representative on the Waukon City Council after he was appointed to the open position at the Monday, August 7 meeting of the Waukon City Council. Blocker was appointed to the Ward 3 seat after former Ward 3 councilman Arvid Hatlan was appointed to the office of Waukon Mayor following the resignation of former mayor Pat Stone in May of this year. Pictured above at the Tuesday, August 8 swearing-in ceremony are, left to right, Waukon Mayor Arvid Hatlan, Waukon City Clerk Sarah Snitker, new Ward 3 Waukon City Councilman Dave Blocker and At-Large Waukon City Councilman and Mayor Pro-Tem Kevin Johnson. Standard photo by Joe Moses.
 

Wed
16
Aug

Allamakee County Housing Assessment and Survey analyzes current situation, welcomes additional input for planning

As Allamakee County seeks to support its businesses and attract and retain the needed workforce, ensuring adequate, decent and affordable housing is a vital strategy. With this in mind, Allamakee County Economic Development and Tourism has commissioned a housing needs assessment from Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission to understand housing issues and opportunities within the county.

The assessment will analyze current housing conditions and household characteristics, forecast future housing gaps, and discuss the county’s greatest housing needs. The process will also help identify housing priorities for each community moving forward.

General information about the County’s housing assessment, including opportunities for engagement, will be updated to the project’s webpage: htps://uerpc.org/allamakee-county-housing-study/.

Wed
09
Aug

Allamakee County Veterans Museum to host program August 19 featuring U.S. Navy veteran Dr. Ken Olson

Saturday, August 19, beginning at 10 a.m., the Allamakee County Veterans Museum will present another program from its Veterans History Project at its museum located at 105 Allamakee Street in Waukon.

A video interview by Chuck Bloxham with U.S. Navy veteran Dr. Ken Olson, M.D. of Waukon will be played. Dr. Olson will also be present that Saturday morning to share comments and answer questions about his military service.

Lt. Commander Kenneth R. Olson, M.D. served in the U.S. Navy Medical Corps during the period that included the War in Vietnam. He was first assigned to base hospital service in the U.S., then volunteered for submarine service, and was deployed on the nuclear ballistic missile submarine the U.S.S. Ethan Allen-SSBN-608 (pictured above).

The public is invited to attend. There is no admission or membership charge to attend. The facility is handicapped accessible.
 

Wed
09
Aug

Just For Kix dance studio opening in New Albin; Instructor Brittany Wallace offering classes for young people from toddlers through high school age


Brittany Wallace ...

Early coaching days ... Karly Davenport (left) was one of the first dancers Brittany Wallace (right) coached on the Junior Varsity Dance Squad in Ferguson, MN in 2010. Wallace is returning to coaching dance, starting up a Just for Kix dance program in New Albin this fall. Submitted photo.

A meet-and-greet for youth interested in learning about dance classes is set for Saturday, August 26, from noon to 2 p.m., at the New Albin Public Library

by Julie Berg-Raymond

Young people from toddlers through high school-age are going to have a new opportunity to take dance classes in the New Albin area when Brittany Wallace - an experienced dance instructor in addition to being a nurse and a librarian - opens a Just For Kix dance studio in New Albin this fall.

A meet-and-greet for those interested in signing up for dance classes is scheduled at the New Albin Public Library for Saturday, August 26 from noon to 2 p.m. Wallace will be offering kick and jazz combination classes this year and plans to grow the program to offer more styles of dance as its numbers grow. Classes begin September 7, and will be held Thursdays in the New Albin Community Center.

Wed
09
Aug

Public meetings planned for review of Allamakee County Hazard Mitigation Plan

Allamakee County and its jurisdictions have worked over the last year to complete an update to a countywide Hazard Mitigation Plan. The planning process was led by the Allamakee County Emergency Management Agency with assistance from Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission and a countywide Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee.

The plan identifies the characteristics and consequences of hazards and assesses vulnerabilities within communities to those hazards. The plan also looks at possible ways to avoid or minimize the undesired effects of hazard risks, culminating in a list of mitigation actions local stakeholders can work on.

Final presentation of hazard mitigation plan outcomes will occur at public meetings in each jurisdiction and school district in Allamakee County over the course of the next few months, and the public is encouraged to attend. Meeting times and dates in August are listed below:

Wed
09
Aug

Supervisors approve patrol vehicle purchase and employment status change for Sheriff’s Office, make appointment to RPA-1 Transportation Enhancement Comm.

by Joe Moses

The Allamakee County Board of Supervisors met in regular session Monday, August 7 to address a full agenda of matters including an appointment to the RPA-1 Transportation Enhancement Committee, approval of a Sheriff’s office patrol vehicle purchase and Quarterly Reports from Planning and Zoning and Environmental Health. The meeting was called to order by Board of Supervisors Chairperson Dan Byrnes with Supervisors Mark Reiser and Dennis Keatley present.

There was no Public Comment during the time allotted for that agenda item. Quarterly Reports for the Planning and Zoning Department and the Environmental Health Department were reviewed and were accepted and placed on file.

Wed
02
Aug

Allamakee County Veterans Museum to host program August 19 featuring U.S. Navy veteran Dr. Ken Olson

Saturday, August 19, beginning at 10 a.m., the Allamakee County Veterans Museum will present another program from its Veterans History Project at its museum located at 105 Allamakee Street in Waukon.

A video interview by Chuck Bloxham with U.S. Navy veteran Dr. Ken Olson, M.D. of Waukon will be played. Dr. Olson will also be present that Saturday morning to share comments and answer questions about his military service.

Lt. Commander Kenneth R. Olson, M.D. served in the U.S. Navy Medical Corps during the period that included the War in Vietnam. He was first assigned to base hospital service in the U.S., then volunteered for submarine service, and was deployed on the nuclear ballistic missile submarine the U.S.S. Ethan Allen-SSBN-608 (pictured above).

The public is invited to attend. There is no admission or membership charge to attend. The facility is handicapped accessible.
 

Wed
02
Aug

VFW Auxiliary Citizenship Award winners at Allamakee County Fair ...

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Auxiliary to Post #4117 presented Citizenship Awards to Allamakee County 4-H members who entered their Allamakee County Fair project in the Auxiliary’s contest. The awards were presented Tuesday, July 18 during the Youth Showcase and Allamakee County Fair Queen coronation event that kicked off this year’s Fair at the Allamakee County Fairgrounds Pavilion in Waukon. Pictured above, left to right, are this year’s Citizenship Award recipients, including Natalie Byrnes, Breelyn Dahlstrom, Ali Melcher and Lauren Plein. Submitted photo.
 

Wed
02
Aug

Allamakee County Veterans Museum to host 1940 film of Waukon during Corn Days this Friday and Saturday

The Allamakee County Veterans Museum will participate in Waukon Corn Days 2023 this Friday and Saturday, August 4-5 by showing videos of the popular movie filmed in downtown Waukon in the 1940s by the Cote family for the Town Theater. See what Waukon was like in Corn Days past from the 1940s, and identify relatives shown in the films and enjoy a nostalgic look back at period vehicles and dress with local scenes and businesses.

Videos will play continually from noon to 4 p.m. this Friday and also from 9 a.m. to noon this Saturday in the meeting room of the Veterans Museum at 105 Allamakee Street in Waukon. A display of past country school student parade entries from Corn Days Memorabilia will also be available in the Veterans Museum.

The Veterans Museum will also be open for tours. The Museum is air conditioned and wheelchair accessible, and there is no admission charge.
 

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