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World Day of Prayer is an ecumenical celebration of informed prayer and prayerful action. Area residents are invited to join in the prayer service written by the women of Suriname, which invites the exploration of Genesis 1, the story of Creation, with the theme “All God’s Creation is Very Good!” Concepts of climate change, natural disasters, pollution, and human abuse of the environment will be explored. Those interested are invited to take part in a provided lunch and prayer at St. John’s Lutheran Church, located at 8 Fifth Street SW in Waukon, Friday, March 2 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. All people of all faiths are welcome to attend. For more information, call 563-568-3623. Submitted image.
 

Saturday, February 10, approximately 50 area youth, ages four to 18, received free dental care as Waukon Dental and Family Dentistry Associates of Monona hosted their 28th annual Have A Heart Day event, and Dental Associates of Prairie du Chien, P.C. celebrated hosting its 24th year of the event. While the event provides an opportunity for kids who have not recently seen a dentist for whatever reason to receive free dental care, this day also brings satisfaction to the doctors and staff.

Waukon Dental, Family Dentistry Associates of Monona and Dental Associates of Prairie du Chien, P.C. provided a variety of dental services including check-ups, x-rays, treatment for toothaches, extractions, fillings, sealants and dental hygiene cleanings at no cost. The extent of services provided to patients this year totaled a little more than $22,500. Pictured above in the submitted photo is Dental Hygienist Heather Moore with six-year-old Gabriel.

Guest speaker McKayla Stock, a nurse and former Allamakee County 4-H member, shared with the Clover Kids after school program that half of their plate at meal time should be made up of fruits and vegetables, and the more colorful the contents of their plate, the more yummy it looks and the more nutrients are involved. To demonstrate the variety of color, everyone was able to make their own fruit kabobs with a Peeps® treat (pictured in the top photo at left). The students learned that treats can be fun when eaten in moderation.

The Upper Iowa River Alliance (UIRA) has announced the development and recent publication of a new paddler’s guide for the Upper Iowa River. The pocket-sized guide provides a detailed map of the “floatable” portions of the Upper Iowa River from Chester to the Mississippi River and provides an in-depth look at five segments of the river on larger-scale maps.

This publication was the first major project completed by the Upper Iowa River Alliance, a non-profit formed to “promote, protect and enhance the Upper Iowa River.” The diverse group of stakeholders belonging to the Upper Iowa River Alliance gathered and provided input to ensure both experienced and novice river users would find the guide convenient and informative. In addition to the maps, it highlights the locations of all publicly owned river accesses, local amenities, safety information, canoe and kayak rental options, distance between accesses, native wildlife, and rules and regulations.

“Relax, we got this.”

That’s what first-year Kee girls basketball head coach Lisa Steckel said her players told her as they broke their huddle heading into the overtime period of their Class 1A Region 2 championship game played Wednesday, February 21 at New Hampton against sixth-rated West Hancock. No report as to whether the first-year coach relaxed or not, but her players certainly lived up to their promise as they went and “got” a 7-0 shut-out in that extra frame to post a 46-39 triumph and the program’s second State Tournament qualification in the last three seasons - and ever.

Kee girls basketball team to open State Tournament play Wednesday against undefeated Newell-Fonda

The Waukon Park & Recreation Youth Soccer Program is for boys and girls in Kindergarten through sixth grade. Basic fundamentals of soccer will be taught along with team participation. Teams will be grouped together as follows: Kindergarteners will be alone in their own league, first and second graders will be together in a league, third and fourth graders will be together in a league, and fifth and sixth graders will be together in their own league.

Different size fields and balls will be used to accommodate the different ages and skill levels. All players must wear shin guards and those shin guards must be covered by socks or pants. Cleats are optional.

In a game as close as the win-loss records of the two teams playing in it, the Waukon boys basketball team (14-8) battled Dyersville Beckman (13-8) right down to the wire in their Class 2A District 7 championship game Wednesday, February 21 played at Western Dubuque High School. That last-second showdown saw the Indians miss out on one final opportunity to either tie or win the game, instead falling by a 64-62 final result to have their season brought to a close.

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James P. Connor, 80, passed on to his Heavenly home February 16, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. A memorial Mass will be held Saturday, March 3 at 11 a.m. with visitation an hour before at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon with Fr. Mark Osterhaus and Rev. Msgr. Ed Lechtenberg as the Concelebrants.

James Peyton Connor was born October 11, 1937 at Hull House in Waukon, the son of Miles “Mike” and Virginia “Tiny” (Peyton) Connor. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Patrick Catholic Church. They lived in Waukon, where Jim attended grade school at St. Patrick Catholic School, then briefly lived in Tomah, WI before settling in Lansing, where he attended Immaculate Conception Catholic School starting in seventh grade, graduating in 1955. There he played baseball and basketball and acted in school plays.

Eugene Richard Lindblom, 87, of Tuscola, IL passed away February 19, 2018 at the Mattoon Rehab and Health Care Center, Mattoon, IL. Funeral Services were held Friday, February 23 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, Tuscola, IL with Rev. Kenneth Roedder officiating and military rites accorded. Burial was in the Tuscola Township Cemetery.

Eugene was born October 28, 1930 at home in Waukon to Harold and Zeraph Lindblom. They preceded him in death. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Nola Jane, of Tuscola, IL. Also surviving are a daughter, Loree (Allie Tichenor) Lindblom of Tucson, AZ; a son, Lee (Winnie) Lindblom of Elberta, AL; and two brothers, John and Ron.

Eugene served in the U.S. Navy. After retiring from General Electric, where he was an electrical engineer, he owned a Mr. Steak restaurant.

Online condolences may be left at hilligossshraderfh.com.
 

Danny J. Kiley, 47, of Harpers Ferry died Thursday, February 22, 2018 at his home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 28 at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Waukon with Pastor Duane Smith and Pastor Ken Kimball officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lansing. Friends may call from 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, February 27 at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

Danny Jo Kiley was born October 4, 1970 in La Crosse, WI, the son of Debra (Goettel) Kiley and Larry Ferring. He attended Waukon schools and later received his GED. Dan was a carpenter for a variety of places in the area and was capable of building, installing or fixing most anything. He was very proud of his business, Kiley Construction.

June 24, 2000, he married Shawn Peterson at Old East Paint Creek Lutheran Church in rural Waterville. They later divorced.