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In its only competition of the week, the Kee boys basketball team stayed within its own county and conference, but also stayed within its own recent trend of game results with a 62-37 loss at Postville Friday, January 26. A strong first half effort that left the Hawks nearly even with the host Pirates at the halftime break gave way to double-digit margins in each of the game’s latter two frames to allow Postville to pull away to its decisive final edge.

The Waukon bowling teams turned in a busy latter part of the week this past week, competing on back-to-back days in a couple different formats. The Indians first split a dual match at Sumner-Fredericksburg Friday, January 26, with the Waukon girls suffering a 1776-1954 defeat and the boys picking up a 2379-2124 victory.

The two teams then hit the road right away again the next day to bowl in a tournament format at Waterloo against 11 other teams Saturday, January 27. The Indian girls finished 10th in the initial 12-team Baker game competition, with the Waukon boys finishing sixth in their competition, a team finish good enough to advance on to the eight-team head-to-head bracket competition played in a best-of-three format, where the Indians then fell to Decorah in each of their first two games to have their tournament day brought to a close.

The Waukon wrestling team brought its regular season to a close this past week, making up a final dual meet date before competing in its final Northeast Iowa Conference (NEIC) competition of the season as well. The mat Indians fell in their final dual meet competition, a double-dual north of the border in Minnesota that included a 45-33 loss to the host school, Fillmore Central, and a 37-25 loss to St. Charles, MN. The mat Tribe then wrestled its final NEIC competition of this season, finishing sixth in the final team standings of the Northeast Iowa Conference Tournament wrestled at Waverly-Shell Rock Saturday, January 27, with senior Tristan Hansmeier’s runner-up finish at 170 pounds being the Indians’ best individual finish of the day.

John E. Mahr, age 66, of Lime Springs died Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, January 29 at Notre Dame Parish, Cresco with Father Dennis Cain officiating. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Cresco. The Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home assisted the family.

John Eugene Mahr was born July 26, 1951 in Spring Grove, MN to Gene and Judy (Sollien) Mahr. He was a 1969 graduate of Crestwood High School. While eating at the local drive-in, his carhop, Deby Buckridge, caught his eye. They had their first date on Valentine’s Day. A few months later they were married, September 25, 1971 at Assumption Catholic Church in Cresco. To this union the couple added three children.

Fredrick “Fred” Huff, 63, of Farmersburg died Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Veterans Memorial Hospital, Waukon after a brave battle with cancer. Funeral Services were held Saturday, January 27 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Monona with Rev. Erika Kielstrup as the Officiant. Burial followed at Smithfield Cemetery, rural Monona.

Fredrick Everett Huff was born August 22, 1954 to Everett and Dorothy (Seitz) Huff in Waukon. He graduated from MFL High School in 1973.

Fred was united in marriage with Cheri Henkes August 21, 1976 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Monona. Three children were born to this union. Throughout the years Fred worked for Luana Creamery, Wright Tree Service, Webster Lumber Company and, most recently, Bausch Trucking and Pattison Sand Company. He also owned and operated Huff Logging with Richard “Dick” Koehn for many years.

Dorothy “Lorraine” Kilpatrick, 73, of Waukon died Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Society in Postville. A private family service will be held at a later date. Instead of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society.

Lorraine is survived by five sisters: Ann Prentice, Mary Ellen Drew, Virginia Cook, Elaine Monnahan and Evelyn Seely; four brothers: Tom, Bill, Dale and Deryl Kilpatrick; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers: John, Greg and Robert; and one sister, Linda Kilpatrick.

Dorothy “Lorraine” was born May 12, 1944, the daughter of John and Mildred Mellick Kilpatrick, in Waukon. Lorraine worked for TASC in Waukon for many years.

Mary Lou Cota, 90, of Harpers Ferry died Saturday, January 27, 2018 at her home. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 30 at St. Ann's-St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Harpers Ferry, with Fr. John Moser officiating. Burial was at St. Joseph's Paint Rock Cemetery, Harpers Ferry.

Mary Lou Cota was born May 23, 1927 on her parents' farm in Hanover Township in rural Waukon, the daughter of Patrick and Mary (Zoll) Welsh. She was baptized at St. Mary's Hanover Catholic Church and confirmed at St. Mary's Lycurgus Catholic Church, both in rural Waukon. Mary Lou graduated from St. Patrick High School and attended Waukon Junior College for teaching.

June 22, 1948, she married Robert William Cota at St. Mary's Lycurgus Catholic Church. They farmed the Cota family farm milking cows and raising beef cows, hogs and grain. Mary Lou also worked at Northern Engraving in Lansing.

The Waukon and surrounding community was taken by surprise Thursday, January 25 to learn that long-time family physician Dr. David Schwartz is no longer providing services at the Mayo Clinic in Waukon. Mayo Clinic released the following statement through its Public Affairs Department: "David B. Schwartz, M.D., has resigned his position at the Waukon Clinic. At Mayo Clinic Health System, our top priority is our patients and we remain committed to meeting the needs of our patients and communities. Plans are in place to ensure a smooth transition of care for all patients of the Waukon Clinic." In response to the development, Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon also issued the following information through the office of hospital administrator Mike Myers: "Dr. Schwartz is no longer employed by the Mayo Health System. While he is no longer employed by Mayo, it is his intention, as well as that of Veterans Memorial Hospital, to have him remain involved with the care of our patients.

Focused tissue collection zone expanded since Thursday meeting following one new confirmed CWD case and five more suspected

by Joe Moses

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) held an informational meeting open to the public Thursday, January 18 at the Ethel Robinson Meehan Community Center in Harpers Ferry in preparation for the January 20-28 scientific deer collection effort, part of the ongoing monitoring of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in wild Iowa deer. During the public meeting, DNR Wildlife Management Biologist and CWD Coordinator Terry Haindfield conducted a presentation to approximately 60 local residents in attendance highlighting Iowa's CWD-related information and the scientific deer collection effort taking place this week in Allamakee and Clayton Counties in an effort to further monitor and combat the spread of the disease.

by Lissa Blake

More than 30 people attended a legislative forum Saturday, January 20 hosted by Iowa Senator Michael Breitbach of Strawberry Point and State Representatives Kristi Hager (District 56) of Waukon and Mike Bergan (District 55) of Dorchester. Each of the three legislators - all of whom are Republican - gave a short introduction explaining their recent work in Des Moines.

Hager said she is working on a bill which would allow State departments to save up to 10 percent of their general funds, as long as the budget is growing every year. She also has been working on a bill that would allow the public to purchase property owned by the State that has been vacant for over five years. If someone is currently leasing the property, they would have the first chance to buy it.