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Members of the Waukon Senior High School Class of 1970 will celebrate their 54-year reunion Saturday, September 28 of this year at the Empty Nest Winery, located at 1352 Apple Road in rural Waukon. A 5:30 p.m. social hour will be followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. and then a short program.

Those in the Waukon High School Class of 1970, as well as faculty and staff from that era, are invited to attend. For additional information or to register for the reunion, consult the Waukon Class of 1970 Facebook page or contact reunion committee chair Mary (Groff) Eikenberry by email at Waukon1970Reunion@gmail.com.
 

Troy and Caitlin Friederich of Postville announce the birth of their daughter,  Lucy Renee Friederich, born August 15, 2024 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and measured 19-3/4 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a brother, Dawson (2).

Grandparents are Steve and Barb Friederich of Postville and Scott and Tracy Giles of Mt. Ayr. Great-grandparents are Ray and Murtis Friederich of Postville, Don Stephens of Mt. Ayr and Larry and Karon Giles of Mt. Ayr.

Juan C. Canseco and Laura J. Castillo of Postville announce the birth of their daughter, Eliana Canseco, born August 19, 2024 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 4 lbs. 15 ozs. at the time of her birth. She joins siblings, Emiliano Castillo and Emily Canseco Castillo.

Jarrod Schobert and Katelyn Dull of Lansing announce the birth of their son, Jaxden Zane Schobert, born August 19, 2024 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of his birth. Grandparents are James and Patricia Schobert and Wade and Colleen Dull.

Ervin and Barbara Borntrager of rural Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Marnita Kaye Borntrager, born August 13, 2024 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and measured 19-3/4 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins sisters, Kaylene Rose (3) and Katelyn Fern (2).

Grandparents are Clarence and Ada Borntrager of Waukon. Great-grandparents are Amos and Mary Edna Lambright of Waukon.

Luis Gudiel Ajin Gomez and Maria Elena Junech Azurdia of Postville announce the birth of their son, Jonathan Benjamin Ajin Junech, born August 7, 2024 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and measured 20-1/4 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a brother, Yorhan Eduardo Ajin Junech (4).
 

Pablo and Vanessa Lopez Magdaleno of New Albin announce the birth of their son, Brandon Palacios Lopez, born July 29, 2024 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and measured 19-1/2 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins siblings, Pablo Dario (4) and Maria Jose (14).

Grandparents are Pablo Palacios Lopez, Ana Maria Santos Orozco, and Gregoria and Miguel.

The 64th Annual Bulman Reunion was held July 21, 2024 at the Eitzen Community Center with approximately 25 attending.

After a delicious meal, the meeting was called to order by chairman Bruce Bulman. David Bulman, along with Deb and Brad Harguth, were thanked for setting up the center for the reunion and making sure lunch went smoothly.

Discussion was held on continuing the reunion. Bob Bulman and Ned Bulman sent their regrets. They intended to attend, but had conflicts. The Bart Bulman descendants were in short supply because of a home-gathering for Lotus the week before. It was voted to continue the reunion at the Eitzen Community Center. Next year’s reunion will be held July 20, 2025.

Stuart and Jessica Jones of Waterville announce the birth of their son, Hayden Russell Jones, born July 24, 2024 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 5 lbs. 5 ozs. and measured 19 inches in length at the time of his birth.

Grandparents are Paul and Lynn Jones of Harpers Ferry, Jeff Kruse of Monona and Julie Kruse of Monona. Great-grandparents are LeRoy and Bonnie Jones of Harpers Ferry and Nile Kruse of Monona.

Austin and Keisha Coon of Guttenberg announce the birth of their daughter, Lily Kay Coon, born July 23, 2024 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and measured 19 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings Shea (8), Irie (5) and Lexi (3).

Grandparents are Luther and Cindy Schutte of Luana, and Larry and Susan Coon of Oxford Junction. Great-grandparents are Inez Moon of Monona and Kathryn Hickey of Oxford Junction.