River Valley

Kee High School's Post Prom has been scheduled for April 23 from midnight until 4 a.m. for Kee High School juniors and seniors and their guests following the school's April 22 Prom. This event is a substance free celebration providing table games, raffles and silent auctions, snacks and drinks, and door prizes.

Hypnotist Blake Powers from Wand Enterprises has been booked and all guests will be entertained by his show. The committee is also providing a photo booth from Absolute Music Photo Booths at Prom so all guests will have souvenir pictures of their night.

The Post Prom Committee has been hosting Sunday Bingo events and has worked the brat stand at Lansing Fish Days to raise funds for Post Prom. The Committee is very appreciative to all area businesses and individuals for their continued support.  Adult volunteers are needed to help with games and activities, serve food and general supervision.

by B.J. Tomlinson

The Lansing City Council met in its regular session Monday night, April 3, addressing a variety of agenda items. Most of the meeting discussion centered around a pair of larger projects within the city.

People Service Representative Heath Draeger first advised that water hydrant flushing would commence Wednesday, April 12, and will continue each Wednesday for several weeks. Residents are reminded that rust may be detected in their water those days. There is an MSA meeting for radium treatment Thursday, April 6 at 10 a.m. for a tour of the water distribution system, and a formal meeting at 1:15 p.m. to determine options.

Wednesday, March 29 at approximately 10:25 p.m., the Lansing/New Albin Police Department executed a search warrant at a residence located at 280 Third Street NE in New Albin. During the search, officers seized several items of drug paraphernalia and marijuana.

As a result of the search the following people were arrested:

Joseph N. Mahl, age 38, of New Albin was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Skyler J. Mahl, age 19, of New Albin was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of a Controlled Substance.

The investigation into the case is ongoing and other arrests and criminal charges are likely to be filed in this case. A criminal charge is merely an accusation and defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.

The Lansing/New Albin Police Department was assisted by the Allamakee County Sheriff’s Office and the Waukon Police Department.
 

The Village of Ferryville, WI is gearing up for another successful year of “Rummage Along the River” with help from a $1,500 Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism. The 70-mile garage sale winds through multiple communities along the Great River Road. This year’s Rummage Along the River will take place May 19-20.

The Village of Ferryville aims to increase the number of shoppers and overnight stays for this year’s event. Participating communities in Wisconsin include Stoddard, Genoa, the Bad Axe Neighborhood, De Soto, Ferryville, Lynxville, Seneca and Mt. Sterling. The event is expected to attract over 1,900 visitors to the area, generating an estimated $82,000 in visitor spending. Grant funds will go toward online, print and radio advertising leading up to Rummage Along the River.

Meehan Memorial Lansing Public Library has invited Richard King to speak at its monthly Public Issues program Thursday, April 6. King is an expert on many facets of the Mississippi River and will be speaking on "Ecology and History of the River." His presentation is based primarily on the book "Great River: An Environmental History of the Upper Mississippi, 1890-1950" by Philip Scarpino.

King is with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Great Lakes-Big Rivers Region (3) based in La Crosse, WI, and is the former manager of Pool 9 Fish and Wildlife District.  He is well versed and has a great love for the subject - the Mississippi River.

Kee High School's Post Prom has been scheduled for April 23 from midnight until 4 a.m. for Kee High School juniors and seniors and their guests following the school's April 22 Prom. This event is a substance free celebration providing table games, raffles and silent auctions, snacks and drinks, and door prizes.

Hypnotist Blake Powers from Wand Enterprises has been booked and all guests will be entertained by his show. The committee is also providing a photo booth from Absolute Music Photo Booths at Prom so all guests will have souvenir pictures of their night.
The Post Prom Committee has been hosting Sunday Bingo events and has worked the brat stand at Lansing Fish Days to raise funds for Post Prom. The Committee is very appreciative to all area businesses and individuals for their continued support.  Adult volunteers are needed to help with games and activities, serve food and general supervision.

Lansing VFW Post 5981 recently presented a check for $1,000 to the Lansing Lions Club in support of the Playground Enhancement Project at the Sports Complex in Lansing. Pictured above, left to right, is VFW Commander Glen Reed presenting the donation check to Lansing Lions Club Treasurer Kelly Welsh. To donate a tax free gift for the playground project, write a check to the City of Lansing Park and Recreation Board earmarked for the Playground Enhancement Project. Submitted photo.
 

by B.J. Tomlinson

At the regular meeting of the Lansing City Council Monday night, March 20, Mayor Pro-tem Rebecca Conway opened the meeting. At 7:03 p.m., after approving the Consent Agenda, Conway opened a public hearing related to the Bridge Replacement Project on South Road.

Julie Neebel, representing iiW Engineering from Dubuque, reviewed and summarized the project. She said bids would be opened tomorrow (Tuesday) through the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT). "The road will be closed during construction," she explained. "The existing bridge will be replaced with a new 130-foot bridge, a 30-foot wide roadway and a five-foot sidewalk on the west side of the bridge. The bridge will be three spans so there will be a pier on each side of the stream with room between the pier and the abutment so that people can walk or fish along the stream."

by B.J. Tomlinson

After meeting in a closed session at 7 p.m. to discuss strategy in matters currently in litigation, the Lansing City Council began its regular session at 7:20 p.m. Monday, March 6.

City Clerk Katie Becker presented information related to an investment policy,  proposed Resolution No. 890. In compliance with Iowa statutes, the Resolution establishes processes and procedures related to investments. The Council approved the Resolution.

Northeast Iowa RSVP volunteers will be providing electronic income tax filing for low to middle income taxpayers (any age) and those over age 60. The service will be offered at the Waukon Extension Office through the VITA program. Call 563-568-6345 for an appointment in Waukon.

In Postville, the services will be provided through the AARP program at the Postville Public Library. To schedule an appointment in Postville, call 563-277-5186.

For more information about the RSVP volunteer program, contact Kathy or Kim at 563-277-5181 or toll free at 1-877-806-0623.