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Allamakee County Fair 2024 Royalty ...  Coronation of the 2024 Allamakee County Fair Royalty took place Wednesday, July 17 at the Allamakee County Fairgrounds Pavilion in Waukon, kicking off the 171st Allamakee County Fair that was held July 17-21. Five area young ladies were vying for this year’s Allamakee County Fair Queen crown, which was bestowed upon Mallory Berns (second from left in photo above), daughter of Mark and Kristin Berns of Harpers Ferry. Molly Peake (third from left in photo above), daughter of Jeremy and Jodi Peake of Waukon, was crowned the 2024 Allamakee County Fair Princess. All five of this year’s candidates served as the 2024 Allamakee County Fair Royalty Team, assisting at various events and activities that took place throughout this year’s Allamakee County Fair.

A documentary on the history of Lansing’s Black Hawk Bridge and the process of replacing it will be shown at the Kee High School gymnasium in Lansing at 4 p.m. Saturday, August 10, coinciding with this year’s Lansing Fish Days celebration, August 9-11.

The American Pickers plan to film episodes of The History Channel television series throughout the state of Iowa in September 2024. The documentary series that explores the world of antique “picking” on The History Channel is looking for leads to explore for hidden treasure.

The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, the Pickers are on a mission to recycle and rescue forgotten relics. Along the way, they want to meet characters with amazing stories and fun items.

Anyone who has, or knows someone who has, unique items, stories to tell, and would consider making a deal is asked to contact American Pickers. It should be noted that the television show does not “pick” stores, flea markets, malls, auction businesses, museums, or anything else open to the public.

Pork Tornadoes to headline Friday's grandstand entertainment; Variety of activities and events planned

This week, July 17-21,  the 171st Allamakee County Fair will be held for all to enjoy at the Allamakee County Fairgrounds in Waukon. A wide variety of entertainment is in place to headline this year’s Fair at the grandstand, along with a great deal of other activities for everyone to enjoy each and every day throughout the five-day event.

GRANDSTAND STAR POWER AND HORSE POWER

Kicking off this year’s grandstand entertainment line-up Wednesday, July 17 at 7 p.m. will be a Truck and Tractor Pull featuring local trucks and tractors as well as some powered-up regional competitors in a variety of high-revving classes. Free admission is being granted to all local military veterans for that truck and tractor pull event, and there will also be a Pie Auction for pies contributed by this year’s Allamakee County Fair Royalty.

by Joe Moses

The Allamakee County Board of Supervisors met in regular session Monday, July 15 to address a full agenda of matters including the consideration of the Resolution for the Destruction of Noxious Weeds, consideration of the appointment of a Harpers Ferry Library Board rural representative, and an update relating to the Lansing Police Department and New Albin law enforcement coverage.

The meeting was called to order by Board of Supervisors Chairperson Pro-Tem Mark Reiser with Supervisor Dennis Keatley present. Chairperson Dan Byrnes was not present due to a scheduled absence. There was no comment during the time allotted for Public Comment.

July 17 coronation event for both groups will help kick off the 171st Allamakee County Fair

The pageantry of the Allamakee County Fair will add another level this year, as the traditional Allamakee County Fair Queen Contest will be complemented by the inaugural celebration of the Allamakee County Fair Little Miss Contest for younger ages. The coronation event for both of those competitions, featuring a total of 11 Allamakee County young ladies, will take place Wednesday, July 17 at 5 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Pavilion in Waukon to help kick off the 171st Allamakee County Fair, running July 17-21.

Waukon native Robert Barhite among attending filmmakers; Katie O’Regan’s premiere of “Give ‘Em Hell Honey” features scenes filmed at local venues

by Julie Berg-Raymond

The second annual PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) Awareness Walk was held in Waukon Saturday, June 29, as nearly three dozen individuals made the trek from an initial gathering location of the Allamakee County Freedom Rock in Waukon City Park (photo above) down through Waukon via Rossville Road (photo at center) to the lawn of the Allamakee County Courthouse (lower photo) and the Allamakee County Veterans Museum, where information and resources were available for individuals, or their family and friends, whose lives have been impacted by PTSD. The event was part of the Veterans Administration’s National Center for PTSD program observing June as PTSD Awareness Month, with June 27 being designated as National PTSD Awareness Day.

by Julie Berg-Raymond

The last month or so has been something of a whirlwind in the Rosendahl household.

Conrad Rosendahl, Lansing Chief of Police since 2016, recently resigned his position and accepted a job as chief of police in New Hampton. Starting a new job in a new city can be stressful - especially for a couple who own a home and have two small children. It’s hard not to conclude that someone is looking out for Conrad and Kristin Rosendahl and their two youngest children (Izaac, 8 and Ariella, 5), though.

The setting of a new trial date has been put on hold in the First Degree Murder case of Brandon Kasemeier, the 40-year-old man from Waukon charged in the January 21 death of his estranged wife, Jami Kasemeier. That delay came as a result of action taken during a Monday, July 1 review hearing in Allamakee County District Court.