River Valley

Wed
22
Nov

Christmas Tree Lighting is November 27 in Ferryville, WI

Everyone is invited to the 13th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting scheduled for Monday, November 27 at 6 p.m. at the Observation Deck/River View Park in the center of the Village of Ferryville, WI. Santa Claus will be in attendance to hear children’s Christmas wishes, and everyone can sing along to Christmas carols and enjoy treats as the lights of the holiday season are illuminated.

Santa Claus is scheduled to arrive at 6 p.m., and at 6:15 p.m. elves will light the Christmas tree for the season. The Ferryville Tourism Council will lead everyone in Christmas carols and all can enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, holiday cookies and treats. There will also be gift bags for children.
 

Wed
15
Nov

Lansing City Council hears from Fire Department about need for a new pumper, sets date of public hearing on proposed Urban Revitalization Plan/Tax Abatement Ordinance

by Julie Berg-Raymond

During its regular meeting Monday, November 6, the Lansing City Council heard from Nick Hammell, a member of the Lansing Volunteer Fire Department, about the department’s need for a new city pumper - the vehicle used to attack a structure fire.

The city pumper is not in service right now, Hammell said, due to an issue with the battery or with the battery charging system. “I know it’s a lot to bite off,” Hammell told the council. “But it has to happen.” Currently, the city is relying on the rural fire district’s pumper to handle structure fires.

Wed
15
Nov

Blood drive scheduled for Nov. 22 at Kee High School

Area residents are invited to donate blood Wednesday, November 22 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Kee High School gym in Lansing and receive an exclusive pair of Elf & Red Cross socks, while supplies last. The blood donation event, sponsored by the Kee High School Student Council, will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the film “Elf” and make giving blood a holiday tradition.

Those willing to donate at the November 22 event can make an appointment at redcrossblood.org or by calling Allison Fitzwater at 563-538-4201.
 

Wed
15
Nov

Sunday fire at Kee High/Lansing Middle School will impact second floor access

Sunday afternoon, November 12, shortly after 3 p.m., fire alarms in the Kee High/Lansing Middle School building detected smoke in the second story of the building, and first responders from the Lansing Rural Fire Protection District and Lansing Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were quickly dispatched to the scene. A small electrical fire in the second floor boys restroom was quickly extinguished, preventing it from spreading any further but causing some damage to the bathroom area and some smoke damage within the building.

Tue
31
Oct

Quilting group donates even more to New Albin Public Library ...

At the conclusion of the ninth New Albin Public Library Quilt Show held October 13-15, New Albin Public Library head librarian Brittany Wallace was presented with a $100 donation by members of the Loose Threads Quilting Group, an amount in addition to the proceeds raised and donated to the library from the quilt show. Pictured above, left to right, are Library Board President and Quilt Show Chairperson Robin Harmon, head librarian Brittany Wallace, and Loose Threads Quilting Group members Peggy Landsom, Arlis Myhre, Joan Weymiller and Eileen Smith, all of whom worked at the quilt show. The proceeds raised from the quilt show are used by the library to fund special projects, such as additional shelving and other needs within the library. Submitted photo.
 

Tue
31
Oct

Meehan Memorial Lansing Public Library to host monthly information sessions regarding Black Hawk Bridge project

Beginning Thursday, November 9, from 5-6 p.m., Meehan Memorial Lansing Public Library will be hosting monthly learning and informational sessions with the lead engineering staff working on the Black Hawk Bridge replacement project. Everyone is invited to bring questions and curiosity. The engineers plan to have hands-on activities and this is a unique opportunity for the local community to learn a lot about the bridge building process.

Sessions will be held monthly the second Thursday each month and are for all ages. Questions about this program can be sent to libary@lansing.lib.ia.us.
 

Tue
31
Oct

NEIA Community Connectors to host “Building Bridges” event in Lansing November 4

The Northeast Iowa Community Connectors, Main Street Lansing and Lansing Office Works are hosting a “Building Bridges” afternoon Saturday, November 4 from 1-4 p.m. in Lansing. The event is open to the public, with “pay your own way” shopping and dining experiences in Lansing. Adults of all ages are welcome.

The afternoon will kick off at Coffee on The River at 1 p.m. and the group will visit a variety of businesses in downtown Lansing before a group photo will be taken by the new mural, painted by Erik Burke. At 2:45 p.m., the group will visit the Driftless Area Education and Visitor Center before the event concludes with food and drinks at Shep’s Riverside Bar and Grill.

The Community Connectors are a newly formed group with a goal of “connecting” northeast Iowa community members through social gatherings to form friendships, make professional connections and create mentorships. There is no cost to join or participate.

Wed
25
Oct

Lansing City Council hears about local speed study and schedules October 30 special meeting to decide on an employee health insurance plan

by Julie Berg-Raymond

During the regular meeting of the Lansing City Council Monday, October 16, Kinon O’Neil - regional sales manager in Waterloo for Altumint, based in Maryland - spoke to the council about a speed study the company conducted in Lansing this summer.

According to the company’s website, Altumint engineers, manufactures, and supports “a visual technology system and citation process using artificial intelligence to capture data on vehicles and people who break the law” (altumint.com). If the system registers a vehicle in violation, a picture is taken of the back of the vehicle (no pictures are taken of faces), and appropriate citations are sent through the mail.

Wed
25
Oct

Meehan Memorial Lansing Public Library to host monthly information sessions regarding Black Hawk Bridge project

Beginning Thursday, November 9, from 5-6 p.m., Meehan Memorial Lansing Public Library will be hosting monthly learning and informational sessions with the lead engineering staff working on the Black Hawk Bridge replacement project. Everyone is invited to bring questions and curiosity. The engineers plan to have hands-on activities and this is a unique opportunity for the local community to learn a lot about the bridge building process.

Sessions will be held monthly the second Thursday each month and are for all ages. Questions about this program can be sent to libary@lansing.lib.ia.us.

Wed
25
Oct

Final week to provide input: Lansing Main Street Vision Plan community survey and interactive mapping tools will remain open through the end of October

The City of Lansing has partnered with Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission (UERPC) to create a community vision for the future of Main Street. The overall goal of the planning and visioning process is to identify needs, desires and concerns that residents, business owners and visitors have for the Main Street/Highway 9 corridor through Lansing. The end product will be a community-derived vision that considers things like traffic safety, environmental impacts, historic preservation, lighting, streetscape amenities, and more.

The project kicked off at the beginning of this year and has included two Lansing City Council work sessions, a focus group with Main Street business owners, an in-person community input meeting, and options for providing feedback online. There are still opportunities for community members to participate in the planning process.

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