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by Bob Beach

Last week’s regular meeting of the Allamakee County Board of Supervisors was delayed until Tuesday, May 26 as a result of the Memorial Day holiday Monday, May 25. The Board then returned to regular session Monday, June 1.

Live Healthy Iowa recently announced its 2015 Cup Challenge winners, and for the fourth consecutive year, Allamakee County was crowned the winner of the Community Cup Challenge and remained the only community entity to win the Cup Challenge since its inception four years ago. Staff members from the Live Healthy Iowa and Iowa Sports Foundation organizations sponsoring the Cup Challenges made the trek to Waukon Wednesday, May 13 to present this year's Community Cup trophy (see accompanying photo) at an all too fitting venue, the Family Wellness Fair hosted by Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon.

A pair of quick-rising stars from different decades will be sharing the grandstand musical spotlight at the 162nd Allamakee County Fair scheduled for July 15-19 in Waukon. Chris Cagle, a self-labeled "redneck rock 'n roller" who took country music by storm following the turn of the century and is making a more mellow return to the country music scene these days, will headline the grandstand stage Friday, July 17. Country music newcomer Dylan Scott will be the opening act for Cagle, looking to make an early imprint on country music as he gets his career underway.

Monday, May 18, the Allamakee County Sheriff's Department, Waukon Police Department, Lansing Police Department and Iowa State Patrol joined forces in the execution of a pair of search warrants that led to the arrest of five individuals (pictured below) on various drug-related charges. A report from the Allamakee County Sheriff's office indicates that the warrants were executed as a result of an ongoing narcotics investigation by the Allamakee and Clayton County Sheriff's offices, with that investigation still continuing.
At approximately 6:15 p.m. that Monday, a search warrant was executed at a residence located at 301 Olive Street in Harpers Ferry. Methamphetamines, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and United States currency were all seized during the warrant execution. Four individuals were arrested on the following charges as a result of the investigation:

by Susan Cantine-Maxson

How many secrets can a building hold? Many, according to Molly Myers Naumann, architectural historian who led walking tours for approximately 60 people during the celebration of Lansing’s designation as a National Historic District May 7.
In an interview prior to the tours, Naumann described her role as a consultant for historic preservation and the process she uses to research such locations.

Staff Sergeant Peter J. Bieber of the 1133rd Transportation Company, Iowa Army National Guard will serve as featured speaker at the 2015 Memorial Day Observance Program being held at Oakland Cemetery in Waukon Monday, May 25. He is the son of James and Sue Bieber of Waukon and the late Julie Bieber, and a 1990 graduate of Waukon High School.
Monday’s program at Oakland Cemetery in Waukon 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.

by Lissa Blake

When the USS Wainwright traveling museum exhibit trailer comes to Waukon for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, it will bring back very distinct memories for at least two local veterans.
Dean Bechtel and Virgil Thorstensen both served on the Wainwright at different times during their military careers. Bechtel, who graduated from Waukon High School in 1966, served four years in the U.S. Navy, while Thorstensen, a 1967 graduate, served for 20 years. Both men recently recalled their service to their country.

by Bob Beach

by Bob Beach

Tuesday, May 12, the Waukon Police Department responded to a location on West Main Street in Waukon. Upon completion of an investigation, 34-year-old Amy Lynn Lapour and 33-year-old Daryl Dean Wilkins of Luana were both arrested and charged with domestic assault. Both were also charged with possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine). Lapour was charged with a class D felony possession due to having two or more prior drug related convictions.

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