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24
May

Allamakee County Public Safety Center officially dedicated ...


Out with the old - Allamakee County Jail ... In with the new - Allamakee Public Safety Center ... An Allamakee County Jail cell pictured at left and a Public Safety Center cell at right.

A general population area in the Allamakee County Jail at left and that same area in the Public Safety Center at right.

Despite cool, rainy weather, dozens of area residents and other interested parties were on hand for the dedication and tour of the new Allamakee County Public Safety Center that took place Saturday morning, May 20 at the facility location on the former Makee Manor property north of Waukon along State Highway 9. Pictured above, Allamakee County Sheriff Clark Mellick (center of photo) holds the plaque he received from President John Hansen and Project Manager Jeremy Oden (left to right at right of photo) of Midwest Construction Consultants, the construction management firm for the Public Safety Center project. Sheriff Mellick then presented the plaque to Allamakee County Board of Supervisors members Larry Schellhammer, Dennis Koenig and Dan Byrnes (left to right at left of photo) to officially dedicate the facility. Standard photo by Joe Moses.

Wed
24
May

Memorial Day Observances in Allamakee County

Memorial Day Observance in Waukon
MONDAY, MAY 29

Wed
24
May

Vietnam Veteran Rev. Dr. William Reese will present the featured address at this year's Waukon Memorial Day Observance


Rev. William Reese ...

The 2016 Memorial Day Observance Program being held at Oakland Cemetery in Waukon Monday, May 29 will commence following the traditional parade that begins at 9:45 a.m. in front of the Allamakee County Courthouse and marches its way to the cemetery. In the event of rain, the program will be held at the Waukon Banquet Center.

All Veterans are encouraged to participate, a ride will be provided for those Veterans unable to walk the parade route to the cemetery. Anyone wishing to enter a unit in the parade or seeking more information on the Memorial Day program in Waukon should contact Heather Homewood at the Allamakee County Veterans Affairs Office at 563-568-6135.

Volunteers are also needed to help set up the Avenue of Flags Saturday, May 27, beginning at 7 a.m. Those efforts will begin at the Allamakee County Courthouse in Waukon.

Wed
24
May

RAGBRAI® in Allamakee County

Waukon RAGBRAI to host May 25 meeting to discuss road closures, parking, other matters; All downtown businesses highly encouraged to attend

There will be a meeting Thursday, May 25 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Waukon City Club Party Room for all Waukon businesses. It is essential that downtown businesses be there. Topics for discussion include: road closures and parking, decorating/beautification, RAGBRAI t-shirt promotions and a time for a question and answer session. The meeting is hosted by the Waukon RAGBRAI Hospitality, Publicity and Executive Chairpersons. The Waukon RAGBRAI committee will provide appetizers.

Waukon RAGBRAI to host June 1 meeting for all businesses and organizations planning to serve food

Wed
17
May

Public invited to Open House for new Allamakee County Public Safety Center this Saturday ...

Members of the general public are invited to an open house event this Saturday, May 20 celebrating completion of the Allamakee County Public Safety Center newly constructed throughout this past year at the former Makee Manor location about four miles north of Waukon along State Highway 9. The event is expected to begin with a dedication ceremony at 10 a.m. and will continue with tours of the new facility through 4 p.m. The current Allamakee County jail, sheriff's office and 911 dispatch center housed on the fourth floor of the Allamakee County Courthouse in Waukon will also be open to the public for tours this Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. as well in order for members of the public to note the differences between the jail facilities - many of them mandated by state and federal regulations, as well as the communications and dispatch center that serves as the hub of all emergency activity for the county.

Wed
17
May

Supervisors hear from Volney area resident about highway safety following May 8 accident

by Joe Moses

The Allamakee County Board of Supervisors met in regular session Monday, May 15 to address a full agenda of items, including a Public Hearing for a Fiscal-Year 2017 budget amendment, consideration of bids for box culvert projects and setting a letting date for asphalt pavement maintenance projects. Board Chairperson Larry Schellhammer called the meeting to order.

Wed
17
May

RAGBRAI® in Allamakee County

Waukon RAGBRAI seeking volunteers to host riders in homes or yards overnight

Wed
10
May

Report indicates trout fishing has significant economic impact in Driftless Area

Trout Unlimited releases findings from survey recently conducted with anglers in the tri-state area

by Lissa Blake

People who trout fish in northeast Iowa aren’t just having fun - they’re also having a significant economic impact on the region. That was the gist of a new report released in late April by Trout Unlimited, entitled "Celebrating the Economic Impact of a Priceless Jewel: The Economic Impact of Trout Angling in the Driftless Area."

Around 50 people attended a special event Friday afternoon, April 28 at the Decorah Fish Hatchery. In addition to highlighting the new report and its findings, the event brought home the importance of private/public partnerships in the region.

Wed
10
May

Area resident Jean Hagen recalls the European trip she took 80 years ago through Maytag scholarship contest


Photos above and below provide evidence and memories of the trip to Europe taken by local resident Jean Hagen 80 years ago when she was a junior in high school. Hagen, then Jean Raymond, won the trip through a scholarship opportunity through the Maytag Corporation in her hometown of Newton. Pictured above are stickers she collected on her suitcase during the journey, and in the photo below are letters she wrote her mother during the trip, along with other memorabilia and a notebook she wrote in, Hagen still having all of these items from her journey in 1937. Photos by Brianne Eilers.

by Brianne Eilers

Members of the Thursday Club were recently taken on a trip down memory lane by area resident Jean Hagen as she recounted her trip to Europe that took place between July 6 and September 1, 1937. Jean grew up in Newton, which at that time was home to the Maytag Corporation that produced laundry appliances. Her father had died unexpectedly due to complications from an accident when Jean was young, so it was just Jean, her mother and her sister growing up.

A scholarship was offered by Fred Maytag, Jr., son of the founder of the Maytag Corporation, to a high school junior, offering a selected student an opportunity to travel to Europe and then give presentations on their experience when they returned to the United States. Jean was the recipient of said scholarship in 1937.

Wed
10
May

On split vote, Supervisors approve RAGBRAI® ordinance allowing rural vendor sales, set date for public hearing on the matter for May 22

by Joe Moses

The Allamakee County Board of Supervisors met in regular session Monday, May 8 to address a full agenda of items, including the discussion and consideration of a Des Moines Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI®) ordinance pertaining to vendors outside of city limits, recognizing May 8-13 as Economic Development Week and an update for County Social Services (CSS).

During Public Comments, Allamakee County ATV/UTV Club President Chip Lamb addressed the Supervisors regarding the County ATV/UTV Ordinance. Lamb provided three examples from other counties and discussed the ATV/UTV Club's request for the ability to access the nearest gravel road via County blacktop and the recent legislative changes allowing the crossing of State roads. Dennis Blocker of the ATV/UTV Club discussed the need for access to the Driftless Education and Visitors Center and the ability to enter and exit Lansing by ATV.

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