Education

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Allamakee County office will host a Pest Control Operators Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Wednesday, December 4. The program provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) can be seen at office locations across Iowa.

The local attendance site is the Allamakee County Extension and Outreach Office, Waukon. The course runs from 9-11:30 a.m. The registration fee increases after November 27. To register or to obtain additional information about the CIC, contact the ISU Extension and Outreach Allamakee County office at 563-568-6345.

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Allamakee County office will host a Fumigation Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial and private pesticide applicators Tuesday, November 19. The program provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) can be seen at office locations across Iowa.

The local attendance site is the Allamakee County Extension and Outreach Office, Waukon. The course runs from 9-11 a.m. The registration fee increases after November 12. To register or to obtain additional information about the CIC, contact the ISU Extension and Outreach Allamakee County office at 563-568-6345.

Monday, October 7, the Waukon Lions Club presented a check for $600 to the Waukon High School music departments. The Lions Club donated $300 to each of the instrumental and vocal music departments at the high school. The Waukon Lions are very appreciative of the music departments’ help with the past Waukon Lions Variety Shows and the community’s support of the shows. Pictured above at the donation, left to right, are Waukon High School Instrumental Music Director Jo Ann Sherman and Waukon Lions Club President Kim Gates. Submitted photo.
 

Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) Business and Community Solutions is offering an Adult Pumpkin Bread Dough class Tuesday, October 29. The adult class will run from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the NICC Waukon Center, 1220 3rd Avenue NW.     

Join this class to discover just how simple it is to make homemade bread. Participants will learn how to make a pumpkin fall treat.

NICC is also offering a Kids in the Kitchen - Youth Ghoulish Treats class Tuesday, October 29. The youth class will run from 3:45-4:45 p.m. at the NICC Waukon Center and participants will create some fun Halloween treats with a little direction and a few tips.

The deadline for paid registration for both classes is October 22. To register online visit www.nicc.edu/waukon or call NICC Waukon center at 844-642-2338, ext. 6700.
 

Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) Business and Community Solutions is offering a Mini-STEAM Camp - K-5th Grade class Wednesday, November 13. This class will run from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the NICC Waukon Center, 1220 3rd Avenue NW.

Keep kids engaged on the off-school day by signing them up for a mini-STEAM camp. K-5th graders will be doing Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math activities. Snacks and supplies are provided, but participants are asked to bring a sack lunch.

The deadline for paid registration is November 6. To register online visit www.nicc.edu/waukon or call NICC Waukon center at 844-642-2338, ext. 6700.
 

The 2024 Iowa FFA Milk Quality & Products Career Development Event (CDE) was held at Manchester Friday, September 13. Twenty-nine teams and 109 individuals participated in this year’s Career Development Event designed to provide students an opportunity to display their knowledge and skills in the area of milk quality and dairy foods.

The team from the Lansing FFA Chapter, under the guidance of FFA Advisor and Kee High School Agriculture Instructor Ray Rankin, was crowned the State Champion team in the Milk Quality & Products competition, edging out second-place Easton Valley FFA, Preston by just four points in the final overall scoring. Lansing FFA team members included Dustin Stendel, Kyle Mauss, Parker Leppert and Kaden Colsch. That championship team will now compete in the National FFA Milk Quality & Products Career Development Event to be held during the National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis, IN later in this month of October.

Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) Business and Community Solutions is offering a Ceramic Fall Pumpkin class for Adults and a Ceramic Jack-O-Lantern class for Youth Tuesday, October 22. The youth class will run from 3:45-4:45 p.m. and the adult class will run from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the NICC Waukon Center, 1220 3rd Avenue NW.

During the classes painting Jack-O-Lanterns, attendees can learn how to apply beautiful colors, styles and their own unique imprint on their very own Jack-O-Lantern. They can be creative and enjoy uncomplicated artmaking with their ceramic pumpkin and numerous colors provided.

No experience is necessary and all skill levels are welcome. All supplies will be included.

The deadline for paid registration for the classes is October 15. To register online, visit www.nicc.edu/waukon or call NICC Waukon Center at 844-642-2338, ext. 6700.
 

The Iowa Department of Education has released new spring 2024 assessment results from the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) for students in grades 3-11. State-level results from the spring 2024 ISASP show student achievement reaching or exceeding pre-pandemic levels across most grade levels in both English language arts and mathematics.

Significant proficiency gaps remain among students with disabilities and students who are English language learners in both English language arts and mathematics. In English language arts, the overall results show modest long-term progress with some grades showing significant gains. In mathematics, the overall long-term results remain steady and do not show meaningful progress in most grade levels.

by Susan Cantine-Maxson

The Board of Directors of the Eastern Allamakee Community School District (EACSD) held its regular meeting at Kee High School in Lansing Monday, September 9. According to changes made by the board earlier this year, its regular monthly meetings are now being held the second Monday of each month rather than the third Monday in order to not conflict with the school board meeting schedule of the Central Community School District in Elkader, with whom EACSD shares the leadership of Superintendent Nick Trenkamp this year.

In personnel matters, meeting the new school district staff members for this year was tabled until the board’s October meeting, and a teacher aide contract was approved for Patricia Olson. Board member Heather Lutz was appointed to be the Iowa Association of School Boards delegate for the EACSD.

Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) Business and Community Solutions is offering STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering And Mathematics) Makerspace Open Lab Sessions starting Wednesday, September 25. There will also be sessions October 9, October 23, November 6, November 20 and December 4. These classes will run from 3:30-5 p.m. at the NICC Waukon Center, 1220 3rd Avenue NW.

STEAM Makerspace Open Labs are for students in third through seventh grades. The lab is a learning space for creative exploration of STEAM. Use Legos, robotics, electronics, create movies and animation, design and build, and more. A teacher will be available to guide students in the basic use of the tools and technology. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome.

The deadline for paid registrations is September 25. To register online or for more details, visit www.nicc.edu/waukon or call NICC Waukon center at 844-642-2338, ext. 6700.