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by Lissa Blake

Two Waukon dairies recently were honored by having one of their cows included in the Northeast Iowa Community-Based Dairy Foundation’s Hall of Breeds at Iowa’s Dairy Center in Calmar.

Featured in the display are Prairie Moon Y Antebella, of Prairie Moon Guernseys owned by Frank and Dan Sivesind of Waukon, and Snow-N Denises Dellia-ET, owned by Regancrest of Waukon and raised by Robert Snow of Viroqua,WI.

Friday, March 10, the Northeast Iowa Community-Based Dairy Foundation hosted an open house to unveil its newest attraction, which includes life-size photos of some of Iowa’s most notable cows. The Hall of Breeds is located in the corridor between the Iowa Dairy Museum and the facility’s milking parlor.

Family representatives connected to the seven cows chosen for the display were on hand to celebrate the completion of the Hall of Breeds and Nutrition Room areas at Iowa’s Dairy Center.

by Joe Moses

The Allamakee County Board of Supervisors met in regular session Monday, March 27 to address a full agenda of items including holding a public hearing for a zoning change request, a Proclamation for April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the consideration of motor grader quotes for the Secondary Roads Department. During Public Comments, Jack Knight discussed anticipated budget cuts that will impact the County and how the closure of the Luster Heights facility will impact County jails.

The Allamakee County Board of Supervisors signed a proclamation recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month during its Monday, March 27 regular meeting. Pictured above at the proclamation are, left to right, Tirzah Corbin and Brandi Lewin of Riverview Center providing sexual assault intervention services to northeast Iowa, Supervisors Dennis Koenig, Dan Byrnes and Larry Schellhammer, and Lacy Jorgensen of Riverview Center. Photo by Joe Moses.
 

The City of Waukon, Waukon Economic Development Corporation and the Waukon Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Driftless Area Scenic Byway and Northeast Iowa RC&D, will be hosting a brainstorming session focusing on the Waukon Public Art Project. Scheduled for Wednesday, April 12 from 5-6 p.m. at Robey Memorial Library in Waukon, the public is invited to this session to help Waukon’s Art Advisory Committee determine a theme and design concept for a public art piece to be developed and installed in Waukon in 2018.

This project will result in a one-of-a-kind art piece that will enhance Waukon’s downtown, encouraging residents and travelers to slow down to view it, improving the social and economic vitality of the community, and fostering economic development for businesses and residents.

Waukon High School welcomed the newest members into its local chapter of the National Honor Society at an annual induction ceremony held Monday, March 13 at Waukon High School. Pictured above are this year's new inductees, left to right - Front row: Rylea Nagel, Emily Brown, Autumn Johnson, Morgan Van Ruler, Makayla Manning, Katelyn Leiran, Leah Enyart, Atlanta McKithen. Second row: Emy Dehli, Danielle Stock, Audry Fahey, Lauren Elliott, Gabrielle Marti, Laurel Keenan, Austin Day, Whitney Cota, Brittani Benzing, Carley Sweeney, Mackenzie Johanningmeier. Back row: Caryssa Hermanson, Kyle Gordon, Devin Bieber, Abraham Schwartz, Nathaniel Smith, Lukas Larson, Jared Campbell, Mitchell Snitker, Kaia Johanningmeier, Bailey Mathis. Photo courtesy of Waukon High School.
 

by Joe Moses

Following a tour of Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon, Senator Charles Grassley held a healthcare focused legislative forum with the hospital employees Friday, March 17, one of three forums held regionally at hospitals as part of Grassley's larger effort to meet with various industry specific professionals across the state. During the meeting introduction, Grassley discussed the importance of providing healthcare workers an opportunity to voice concerns and inquire about current legislation affecting the healthcare industry.

The Lawrence D. Anderson VFW Auxiliary #4117 of Waukon recently made a donation to the Terry and Sue Grotegut family of Waukon to assist with recovery from the fire that consumed the family's home in early February. Pictured above, left to right, at the donation presentation are VFW Auxiliary member Marlene Klocke, Terry Grotegut, and VFW Auxiliary members Bonnie Hager and Julie Rotach. Submitted photo.

The Village of Ferryville, WI is gearing up for another successful year of “Rummage Along the River” with help from a $1,500 Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism. The 70-mile garage sale winds through multiple communities along the Great River Road. This year’s Rummage Along the River will take place May 19-20.

The Village of Ferryville aims to increase the number of shoppers and overnight stays for this year’s event. Participating communities in Wisconsin include Stoddard, Genoa, the Bad Axe Neighborhood, De Soto, Ferryville, Lynxville, Seneca and Mt. Sterling. The event is expected to attract over 1,900 visitors to the area, generating an estimated $82,000 in visitor spending. Grant funds will go toward online, print and radio advertising leading up to Rummage Along the River.

Meehan Memorial Lansing Public Library has invited Richard King to speak at its monthly Public Issues program Thursday, April 6. King is an expert on many facets of the Mississippi River and will be speaking on "Ecology and History of the River." His presentation is based primarily on the book "Great River: An Environmental History of the Upper Mississippi, 1890-1950" by Philip Scarpino.

King is with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Great Lakes-Big Rivers Region (3) based in La Crosse, WI, and is the former manager of Pool 9 Fish and Wildlife District.  He is well versed and has a great love for the subject - the Mississippi River.

Kee High School's Post Prom has been scheduled for April 23 from midnight until 4 a.m. for Kee High School juniors and seniors and their guests following the school's April 22 Prom. This event is a substance free celebration providing table games, raffles and silent auctions, snacks and drinks, and door prizes.

Hypnotist Blake Powers from Wand Enterprises has been booked and all guests will be entertained by his show. The committee is also providing a photo booth from Absolute Music Photo Booths at Prom so all guests will have souvenir pictures of their night.
The Post Prom Committee has been hosting Sunday Bingo events and has worked the brat stand at Lansing Fish Days to raise funds for Post Prom. The Committee is very appreciative to all area businesses and individuals for their continued support.  Adult volunteers are needed to help with games and activities, serve food and general supervision.