Education

Wed
23
Dec

Allamakee Scholarship Fund, Inc. Alumni Scholarship deadline is February 28

This is the 16th year for the Alumni Scholarship instituted by the Allamakee Scholarship Fund (ASF), Inc. Board of Directors. The award is made to a Waukon High School graduate who participated in ASF, Inc. while in high school and received an award as a graduating senior.

The scholarship is available to college sophomores through graduate level students. The ASF, Inc. Board feels it is important to continue the encouragement to Allamakee Community School District graduates as they continue their education, not just as they start their post-high school program. The board wishes to encourage participation in community service and college activities that are part of their educational growth and preparation for career and community life.

Wed
16
Dec

FBLA food drive benefits Allamakee County Food Shelf ...

The Waukon High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter held a successful “Fill the Truck” food drive event to benefit the Allamakee County Food Shelf in early November, collecting 1,027 pounds of nonperishable food and goods and over $563. The FBLA chapter appreciates the use of pick-up trucks donated by Torkelson’s, R.W. Pladsen and West Side Auto that were parked at Fareway, Dollar Fresh and Quillin’s to receive the donated items. Submitted photo.
 

Wed
16
Dec

Allamakee Scholarship Fund, Inc. Alumni Scholarship deadline is February 28

This is the 16th year for the Alumni Scholarship instituted by the Allamakee Scholarship Fund (ASF), Inc. Board of Directors. The award is made to a Waukon High School graduate who participated in ASF, Inc. while in high school and received an award as a graduating senior.

The scholarship is available to college sophomores through graduate level students. The ASF, Inc. Board feels it is important to continue the encouragement to Allamakee Community School District graduates as they continue their education, not just as they start their post-high school program. The board wishes to encourage participation

in community service and college activities that are part of their educational growth and preparation for career and community life.

Wed
16
Dec

West Elementary School hosting a Holiday Book Drive

West Elementary School in Waukon is hosting a Holiday Book Drive, collecting books for students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through second grade at West Elementary School. Donations of new or gently used books, or even a monetary donation to be used to purchase new books, would be appreciated to help give the gift of reading to the young students.

Donations can be dropped off at the West Elementary School office during school hours. Donations can also be mailed to West Elementary School at 953 Third Avenue NW, Waukon, IA 52172.
 

Wed
09
Dec

Clover Kids learn about weather ...

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach-Allamakee County hosted Saturday Clover Kids October 17, and with the changing seasons it was the perfect time to talk about weather. Clover Kids spent time describing their feelings about different types of weather such as sunny, rainy and stormy. Thoughtful words like happy, lazy, nervous and scared were shared.

After reading the book “Wonderful Weather”, everyone agreed sunny weather puts us in a better mood over rainy weather. However, Clover Kids had fun making their own rain out of a cup, water, foam shaving cream and blue food coloring. They also made a tornado in a jar (photo above) and an anemometer, a tool that measures wind speed (photo below).

Wed
09
Dec

ACSD Board of Directors holds special meeting to approve virtual learning plans for snow days or school closures

by Brianne Eilers

The Allamakee Community School District (ACSD) Board of Directors members met Monday, December 7 at noon for a special meeting to discuss a couple of items relating to the $4,680,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2020 and virtual learning plans for snow days and extended school closures. Board member Scott Melcher was absent.

Pertaining to the bond, the board approved a tax exemption certificate and a resolution authorizing the terms of issuance and providing for and securing the payment of school infrastructure sales, services and use tax revenue refunding bonds. Roll call votes were taken on both items with board members Beth Shafer, Brent Beyer, Erik Helgerson and Allan Rissman all voting aye.

Wed
09
Dec

Activities available from Robey Memorial Library during upcoming winter break

Beginning Wednesday, December 23, Winter Break Grab & Go activities are available for kids and for teenagers at Robey Memorial Library in Waukon. Each grab bag includes supplies to create something great over winter break.

Kids Grab & Go features Pasta Snowflakes and Waddling Penguin projects. Teen Grab & Go features Yarn Hats, Candy Cane Reindeer and Coffee Filter Snowflake projects. Activity bags are free and available on a first-come, first-served basis until gone. This program is in addition to the Grab & Go activity available for kids and for teens the second Wednesday of each month.

Wed
02
Dec

Eastern Allamakee Community School District Board of Directors holds annual organizational meeting, hears review of COVID school closure guidelines, impact of Alliant Energy plant closure and funding update

by Susan Cantine-Maxson

The Board of Directors of the Eastern Allamakee Community School District (EACSD) held its regular monthly meeting Monday, November 16 at Kee High School in Lansing. The regular meeting began with the board’s annual meeting to elect officers and designate representatives to handle the official business of the board throughout the year.

The annual meeting was called to order by Marian Verdon, Board Secretary. The following board members were present: Tony Becker, Bobbie Goetzinger, Melanie Mauss, Kelli Mudderman and Heather Schulte. Also present at the meeting were EACSD Superintendent Dr. Dale Crozier, Kee Middle School and High School Principal Dr. Sarah Updegraff, and Board Secretary Marian Verdon.

Wed
02
Dec

New round of grants to Northeast Iowa Community College helps fulfill mission and service to the local community

Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) continues to secure additional resources that allow the College to serve the community and fulfill its mission while navigating the challenges of the pandemic. The College has received several major federal and state of Iowa grants, more than $4.2 million, with much of the funding made possible by strong partnerships with local private and public sector organizations.

“The grants awarded to the College and our partners in the 5,000-square-mile district allow us to enhance the services we provide for our students, local industries, high schools and communities. Even during the challenges created in a fluid environment by the pandemic, NICC continues to demonstrate resilience, innovation, collaboration and stewardship. The College is able to achieve these results because of our strong partnerships in northeast Iowa,” said Liang Chee Wee, Ph.D., NICC president.

Wed
02
Dec

Aerial Applicator Continuing Instruction Course now available

Allamakee County will offer the Aerial Applicator Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Monday, December 7. The local attendance site is Allamakee County Extension and Outreach office. The course will be held from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. To register or to obtain additional information, contact the ISU Extension and Outreach office in Allamakee County at 563-568-6345.
 

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