The Waukon High School Class of 1982 35-Year Reunion has been scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday, September 30 of this year at Empty Nest Winery, rural Waukon.
Additional details are available on the “Waukon High School Class of 1982” Facebook page or contact by e-mail wendybucheit@gmail.com.
Bryce and Tiffany Koenig of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Everly Mary Koenig, born April 28, 2017 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings, Ellsy (4), Kase (3) and Krue (1).
Grandparents are Don and Mary Meyer of Waukon, and Doug and Rhonda Koenig of Frankville. Great-grandparents are Dennis and Jane Meyer of Waukon, Jean and the late Tom Lydon of Waukon, Harlen and the late Lorraine Koenig of Frankville, and the late Ted and Irene Feickert of Frankville.
Renee and Rob Stokman of Eitzen, MN announce the birth of their twin daughters, Natalee Joann Stokman and Alyssa Renee Stokman, born April 24, 2017 at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, WI. Natalee weighed 5 lbs. 13 ozs. and measured 19-1/4 inches in length at the time of her birth. Alyssa weighed 4 lbs. 6 ozs. and measured 17 inches in length at the time of her birth. They join siblings, Kaylee (5) and Rylan (3).
Grandparents are Jean and Karl Stokman of Eitzen, MN and Jim and the late Joann Schwartzhoff of Dorchester.
Ryan and Jenny Hennessy of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Charles Jeffrey Hennessy, born April 25, 2017 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 8.2 ozs. and measured 20-1/4 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins siblings, Alli (4-1/2) and Luke (3).
Grandparents are Jeff and Janet Jannsen and Jim and Peggy Hennessy, all of Waukon. Great-grandparents are Carroll and Lela Blagsvedt of Houston, MN.
Jesse and Melissa Swenson of Luana announce the birth of their daughter, Ember Rae Swenson, born April 27, 2017 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 8 lbs. 11 ozs. and measured 21-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a brother, Liam (3).
Grandparents are Hall and LuAnn Swenson of Postville, Mike Deutsch of Marseilles, IL and Terri Shenkel of Marseilles, IL. Great-grandparents are Verdon “Bud” Swenson of Postville and Marilyn Christofferson of Postville.
Loren and Christina Havens of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Eloise Louise Havens, born April 28, 2017 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 5 lbs. 8 ozs. and measured 19 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a sibling, Mihael (10). Sherri Bond of Waukon is a grandparent.
... that I checked in the mirror as I shaved this morning to see if mere were any signs of gills developing, thinking they might be necessary soon if it doesn’t stop raining!
Bad weather apparently held down the crowds at those climate change rallies scheduled for the weekend, which seems kinda ironic, weather affecting climate change protests.
One protest which did not develop involved that bastion of liberal thought, the University of California at Berkeley. The university once again cancelled a speaking appearance by a conservative, implying that free speech advocating ideas with which the university does not agree could prove an incentive for riots.
I would like to thank Sue Fry Vonderohe of New Albin for the insightful letter to the editor April 26, 2017. The letter was spot on in every aspect.
I began my education in a similar manner and highly value everything that was taught in the one-room school, especially the love for country, the flag and the Constitution. I hope and pray that all our local schools are trying to instill those values.
I especially noted her comment on the Gettysburg Address and remember that for many years of my life it was recited during Memorial Day celebrations. I think it is a pity that it is now ignored.
Great things happen when people join together for good. Whether volunteering to help children succeed, driving community improvement, or helping our neighbors, Iowans share the will to see our communities thrive.
Four years ago, the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque imagined the potential for a concentrated single day of giving called Great Give Day. This 24-hour, online-only giving event offered an opportunity for community members of all financial means to come together to support and celebrate our local nonprofits. Over the last three years, in a combined span of just three days, community members from Waukon to Maquoketa have raised nearly $900,000 for more than 100 Northeast Iowa nonprofits. These incredible people have come together to make a whopping 6,392 gifts to local nonprofits: an average of $129 per person.
by Jeremy Leitz, Allamakee County Executive Director 563-568-2148
Upcoming Deadlines and Important Dates
• May 15 – August 1: Primary Nesting Season - No Mid-Contract Management Activities on CRP acres
• July 15: Report All Spring-Seeded Crops
• August 1: ARC/PLC Sign-up
Crop Reporting
With spring planting right around the corner, Allamakee county farmers are reminded to report all spring planted crops to the FSA office by July 15 to remain eligible for FSA and other USDA programs. Please remember to bring planting dates with you. It is the producer’s responsibility to accurately report acres and producer’s shares in individual crops. Discrepancies found later may affect eligibility for all FSA-administered programs.
