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Wed
05
Feb

Diabetes Support Group to meet at VMH Thursday, February 20

The Veterans Memorial Hospital (VMH) Diabetes Support Group will hold its next meeting Thursday, February 20, at 10 a.m.  The meeting will be held at Veterans Memorial Hospital in the Large Conference Room, located on the lower level of the hospital.

This diabetes class is open to everyone who has diabetes or who has a friend or loved one with diabetes.  For more information on the Diabetes Support Group, call  Angie Mettille, RN, Certified Diabetes Educator at Veterans Memorial Hospital at 563-568-3411.

Wed
05
Feb

“Go Red for Women” Friday, February 7

by Amy Rolfs, RN, Cardiac Rehab Nurse, VMH

Our Cardiac Rehab Program at Veterans Memorial Hospital (VMH) is proud to support ‘Go Red for Women Day’ Friday, February 7. The American Heart Association has designated this first Friday in February, National Heart Month, to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease in women.

Cardiovascular disease is the number-one killer of women. This important day emphasizes the need for women to prioritize their heart health through risk factor awareness, lifestyle modifications and early detection.

Raising awareness for cardiovascular disease in women is critical because it is often underdiagnosed and misunderstood. Many women are unaware of their risk, and symptoms can present differently in women than in men, leading to delays in seeking care.

Wed
05
Feb

Memorials received by Veterans Memorial Healthcare Foundation

Memorials were recently received by the Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation in memory of Donald Gavle and Ronald Gavle by Beverly Gavle; in memory of James “Jim” Gerdes by Carole Gerdes; in memory of Arnold Gibbs by Mike and Cindy Gibbs; in memory of Wes Goeke by Allen and Ella Mae Goeke; in memory of Dale Goltz by Thomas and Beth Kerndt; in memory of Ervin and Sharon Gordon by Chuck and Lois Votsmier; in memory of James Gruber, Sr. by Brad and Erin Berns; in memory of Evelyn Gray by Larry and Nancy Straate; in memory of Marlene Habhab by Edith Bloxham; in memory of Mildred Hall by Dan and Sue Cahoon; in memory of Marcella Hansmeier by Mary Ann Hager; in memory of Arden and Joyce Hanson by Ardie Kuhse and Chuck and Lois Votsmier; and in memory of Leona Gesing by Dan and Traci Byrnes, Dave and Gail Prestemon, Fred and  Geralyn Smith and Chuck and Lois Votsmier.

Wed
05
Feb

Birth announcement: Streicher

Mick Streicher
Mick Streicher

Emily and Brad Streicher of Edgewood announce the birth of their son, Mick Geving Streicher, born November 1, 2024 at Regional Medical Center in Manchester. He weighed 9 lbs. 3 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a sister, Daphne (18 months).

Grandparents are Dave and Gail Prestemon of Waukon, Vicky and Dennis Salow of Colesburg, and Darrel and Lisa Streicher of Edgewood. Great-grandparents are Dick and Marian Geving of Cody, WY.

Wed
05
Feb

Letter to the Editor: Submitted by Karen Pratte

To the Editor:

No matter where we live, Iowans are impacted by the high costs of everyday goods and groceries. Surely you recall Candidate Donald Trump’s promises to bring down the cost of eggs and lower costs and stop inflation. He proclaimed that prices would immediately fall if he won the election.  Well, the price of eggs is at an all-time high and keep soaring. Trump and Republicans hit their mute button and don’t talk about the kitchen table issues they ran on.

Trump signed a flurry of executive orders aimed at putting Trump loyalists in charge of the government and at consolidating his power. Not one of his  executive orders deals with lowering costs.

Wed
05
Feb

Letter to the Editor: Submitted by Hannah Murphy

To the Editor:

The overwhelming generosity of the people of Waukon​ helped provide joy to children in need through Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts this season. Across the U.S., the Samaritan’s Purse project collected 10.5 million shoebox gifts in 2024. Combined with those collected from partnering countries in 2024, the ministry is now sending over 11.9 million shoebox gifts to children worldwide.

Shoebox packers brought joy and hope to children around the world through fun, full, personalized gifts. For many children, this is the first gift they have ever received. Each shoebox gift is a tangible expression of God’s love, given to children in need around the world. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 232 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 170 countries and territories.

Wed
05
Feb

What's Up at the USDA Office?

Upcoming Deadlines/Dates
February 17: Office closed in observance of Presidents’ Day
March 31: 2025 DMC Signup deadline
April 15: 2025 ARC/PLC Signup deadline

Offseason Management of CRP
Now is a great time for landowners to consider winter management of lands enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program or CRP. The next few months are an ideal time to begin scouting for weeds, trees, and shrubs that are beginning to sneak their way in. Although you may be required to burn or mow as part of your mid-contract management, these onetime practices alone often aren’t sufficient to remedy unwanted vegetation.

Wed
05
Feb

Iowa Learning Farms Virtual Field Day set for February 13 explores whether precision planting of cereal rye can mitigate corn seedling disease and yield drag

Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with the Iowa Nutrient Research Center and Iowa Geological Survey, is hosting a free virtual field day Thursday, February 13 at 1 p.m. Join the virtual for a live discussion with Alison Robertson, Iowa State University Plant Pathology, Entomology and Microbiology Professor, and Peter O’Brien, United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Research Agronomist.

Cereal rye is the most common cover crop grown in Iowa because of its winter hardiness as well as its contribution to soil health and water quality. Greater cereal rye biomass increases the benefits received. However, there are trade-offs associated with increased cereal rye biomass - most importantly for growers is the potential for corn yield drag.

Mon
03
Feb

Lisa Kerndt

Lisa M. Kerndt, 58, of Dubuque, formerly of Waukon, died suddenly of natural causes Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at her home in Dubuque. Memorial services will be held Thursday, February 6 at 11 a.m. at Zion United Church of Christ in Waukon with Rev. Cathy Jurgens officiating. Inurnment will be at Oakland Cemetery, Waukon.

Friends may greet the family from 10 a.m. until time of services at the church Thursday. Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon is handling the arrangements.

Lisa Marie Kerndt was born October 18, 1966, in Waukon, the daughter of Leslie Jr. and AdaMarie (Palas) Kerndt. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion United Church of Christ in Waukon, graduated from Waukon High School in 1985, and graduated from Iowa State University in 1989.

Sun
02
Feb

Richard "Dick" Lonning

Richard L. “Dick” Lonning, 94, of Mason City passed away January 30, 2025, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, Mason City. He will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife, Roxann, at Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Richard was born April 3, 1930, in Thor to Lennie and Leone (Hansen) Lonning. He graduated from Waukon High School in 1948 and later worked as a bus driver for Jefferson Lines. October 6, 1965, he married Roxann Styve in Decorah and they shared many wonderful years together until her passing in 1996.

Dick was a devoted family man who enjoyed spending time with loved ones. He found joy in listening to KCMR, sitting outside on nice days, and watching basketball and football games. He also had a love for polka music and a cold Busch Light.

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