Education

Robey Memorial Library in Waukon and The Oneota Valley Literary Foundation (OVLF) are partnering to host Main Street Story Walk in Waukon featuring the children’s story, “How to catch a Yeti!” by Adam Wallace. During the months of November and December, families are encouraged to read this story in the windows of various business storefronts as they stroll the downtown area. For this and upcoming Story Walks in Waukon, the OVLF will be providing a free copy of the featured book to every family that stops by Robey Memorial Library with a photo of themselves completing the Story Walk, while supplies last.

by Susan Cantine-Maxson

The Board of Directors of the Eastern Allamakee Community School District (EACSD) met at the Kee High School Board Room in  Lansing Monday, October 14. The meeting was called to order by Bobbie Goetzinger, Board President. The following board members were present: Bobbie Goetzinger, Melanie Mauss, Joe Manning and Arla Wagner. Board member Heather Lutz was absent.

Also present were Superintendent Nick Trenkamp, PK-12 Principal Donna Thomas, Dean of Students Chad Winters, and Board Secretary Michele Martin. Visitors included Ray Rankin, Dustin Stendel, Parker Leppert, Addyson Rankin, Kyle Mauss, and Kaden Colsch from the Lansing FFA Chapter, and  Dave Ellefson, EACSD Technology Coordinator.

Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC), a founding member of the Community College Alliance for Agriculture Advancement (C2A3), is excited to announce a ground-breaking initiative with U.S. Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS).

This $9 million, four-year program is part of a cooperative agreement between C2A3 and USDA-NRCS to create a national agriculture center for two-year colleges and connect more students to agriculture career pathways.

by Brianne Grimstad

The Allamakee Community School District (ACSD) Board of Directors held its regular monthly meeting Monday, October 21. Under the Consent Agenda, the following personnel matters were approved: Jasmin Lazzell and Justine Hesse as full-time Elementary Paraprofessionals. The board accepted the resignations of custodian Arnie Onsager and paraprofessional Joleen Reeg. The board also approved the transfer of Jacob Homp from East/West Elementary Schools Night Custodian to Middle School Night Custodian.

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.