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13
Apr

Wennes Communications Stations launches new station in Waukon area

Wennes Communications Inc. has received a grant from the Federal Communications Commission to add an FM Translator station to its present AM station in Waukon.

The AM station founded by Ralph Sweeney in 1967 was originally operated as KNEI on 1140 AM at Broadcast Park north of Waukon for a number of years. Recently, the station has served the public interest as KFXE on an FCC assigned frequency of 1160 AM. In later years members of the FCC became more and more aware of the need for AM radio stations to provide better signal service to coverage area.

For some years AM stereo was attempted but did not prove to be successful. Some AM stations were provided the opportunity to research translator frequencies and learn if an FM translator station could be found to fit in the same coverage area as their AM station.

Wed
13
Apr

"Keep Waukon Beautiful" Day set to take place May 21

Volunteers invited to take part in annual event

The sixth annual “Keep Waukon Beautiful Day” has been scheduled for Saturday, May 21 in the Waukon area, and volunteers can mark their calendars to help take part in the event in an effort to clean up and maintain the appearance of the community. Interested participants are asked to meet at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 21 at the front entrance of Waukon City Park.

Those participating are asked to bring with them garbage bags and work gloves. Raindate is scheduled for Saturday, June 4. Questions about the event can be answered by contacting Dr. Steve or Stefanie Perkins at 563-535-7019.
 

Wed
06
Apr

Order memorial bricks by May 1 for placement in Allamakee County Veterans Memorial by Memorial Day

With Memorial Day approaching, the Allamakee County Veterans Memorial Committee would like to remind those interested that orders for individual memorial bricks are still being taken for placement within the Allamakee County Veterans Memorial at the Allamakee County Courthouse in Waukon.
This year, those interested in ordering a memorial brick should place their order no later than May 1. Every effort will be made to have the bricks ordered by that date in place by Memorial Day this year. If possible, orders received after May 1 will be placed prior to Memorial Day, but most likely will be put in place at a later date.

Wed
06
Apr

Waukon Dental donates to Easter Egg Hunt ...

Waukon Dental donates to Easter Egg Hunt ...

Waukon Dental donated over 375 toothbrushes and toothpaste for goodie bags given to kids at the Easter Egg Hunt held Saturday, March 26 at the Waukon City Park. Pictured above, left to right, at the donation presentation are Deb Hertges, Marketing Director of Waukon Dental; Mandy Halverson of Epic Wear in Waukon, who organized the Easter Egg Hunt; and Heather Moore, Registered Dental Hygienist of Waukon Dental. Submitted photo.
 

Wed
30
Mar

Easter Egg Hunt in Waukon draws over 250 youngsters …

Despite winter weather making an early spring appearance just a couple days earlier, a lively collection of more than 250 area boys and girls took part in the Easter Egg Hunt held at the Waukon City Park Saturday morning, March 26, collecting their share of the 9,000 eggs that had been scattered for the event. The hunt was coordinated for the second consecutive year by Mandy and Tyler Halverson of Epic Wear in Waukon, with help from a variety of volunteers both prior to and during the event, as well as sponsorships received from local businesses and organizations.

Wed
30
Mar

Waukon City Council discusses storm sewer, streets during special session

The Waukon City Council met in a special session Monday, March 28 with just three business items on the meeting agenda. That brief agenda, however, took just over an hour and a half to wade through, with an hour of that timeframe centering around discussion about the street situation within the community and the need for a plan.

Wed
30
Mar

Local dental professional to provide her expertise during April mission trip to Honduras

Brittany Coleman, Registered/Certified Dental Assistant at Waukon Dental for the past four years, will be taking the dental skills she has been performing on local patients to a more global level for a week this next month. Coleman will be joining several other dental and surgical professionals on a mission trip to Honduras through the Sharing Resources Worldwide (SRW) organization.
"I’ve always wanted to go on a mission trip and help provide for others," Coleman said of the opportunity. "I love to travel, and what a perfect opportunity to use my skills and training as a Registered and Certified Dental Assistant and go on a mission trip."
Coleman learned of the mission trip through the CEREC (One Appointment Crown) Study Club she is part of out of La Crosse, WI. She will be one of three registered dental assistants making the trip along with one dentist, three registered dental hygienists and a pediatric ocular plastic surgery team.

Wed
23
Mar

Waukon City Council approves the hiring of Waukon Park, Recreation and Wellness Program Director

The Waukon City Council met in regular session Monday evening, March 21 to address a number of agenda items. Councilman Ben Rausch was not in attendance at the meeting.
During the Public Comment session that typically opens such meetings, resident Wayne Martin asked for the Council's assistance in determining how to handle a property access issue with his new neighbors for his seemingly landlocked property once accessed via the dead end portion of Eighth Street NW. Having had no such issues with previous neighbors in his 50 years of residing in that same location, the Martins are now met with No Trespassing signs on access property that, in essence, belongs to the new neighbors.

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