Glen and Kelsey Delaney of Lansing announce the birth of their daughter, Evelyn Brigid Delaney, born December 31, 2022 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and measured 19-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a sister, Kylar Delaney (9).
Grandparents are Dan and Mary Delaney of Lansing and Rod and Barb Smed of Harpers Ferry.
Samuel and Irene Gingerich of Racine, MN announce the birth of their son, Andy Gingerich, born January 2, 2023 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of his birth.
Grandparents are John and Arlene Gingerich of Spring Valley, MN and Andy and Susie Helmuth of Hopkinton. Great-grandparents are Amos Christner of Delhi, Dannie Gingerich of LaValle, WI, Neil Lambrights and Eli Helmuths.
Table 2. Powerhouse Fruits and Vegetables (N = 41), by Ranking of Nutrient Density Scoresa, 2014 Di Noia J. Defining Powerhouse Fruits and Vegetables: A Nutrient Density Approach. Prev Chronic Dis 2014;11:130390. Submitted graphic.
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March 15: ARCPLC Signup
Transitioning a farm to the next generation is one of the biggest challenges that farm owners and beginning farmers will face. The decisions made can affect families, finances and rural communities for decades into the future.
That’s why Iowa State University’s Farm Transitions Conference, slated for Feb. 9-10 in Ames, will bring together experts and experienced landowners from a wide range of backgrounds with the goal of improving the farm transition process.
Bankers, attorneys, tax professionals, mediators and family farmers will all be part of this year’s event, to be held at the Gateway Hotel. Attendees will hear from professionals who deal with all parts of farm transitions – those looking to exit farming, those looking to enter or expand, and those who simply want to review their existing succession plans to ensure they are current.
Webinars announced for the upcoming year to assist with dairy goat management
The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach dairy team will continue its dairy goat webinar series in 2023 with all webinar dates and topics listed below. All webinars will be from noon to 1:15 p.m. and are free to attend.
As we move into the New Year, I find myself giving thanks for living in Iowa and for having Veterans Memorial Hospital (VMH) and their entire staff serving us.
December 1 I suffered a serious accident while working in the woods with my son, Jonathon. We were working recovering firewood from a steep hillside on my farm and I was struck by a falling tree. The blow from the tree fractured my right femur and destroyed the artificial knee which had been implanted 21 years ago.
The Harpers Ferry Fire Department Rescue Squad brought me out of the woods and delivered me to VMH where they diagnosed the full extent of my injuries. Once the full extent of my injuries was known, the hospital staff began the search for anyplace to do the repairs required. It took all day to find a surgical team that does the type of work needed and that turned out to be University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.
There is a form of slavery taking place in Iowa right now. It’s called human trafficking, and it occurs when men, women or children are forced to perform labor services or sexual acts.
This horrific crime affects thousands of people across the U.S., and it can happen to anyone. The State of Iowa is taking steps to raise awareness about human trafficking and put an end to this danger, but we need your help.
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. This is an opportune time for Iowans to learn how to recognize the signs of human trafficking, stand with survivors, and inform them of available resources.
Historic bluff and surrounding area permanently protected under conservation easement ...
Capoli Bluff, located south of Lansing, is part of the Raleigh and Joey Buckmaster property permanently protected under a conservation easement through the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation. The historic bluff offers views of two states, the Mississippi River, and surrounding woodland and prairie that has been restored by the Buckmaster family. Photo courtesy of Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation.
A view of historical and sacred significance ... The historic effigy mounds on the Raleigh and Joey Buckmaster property south of Lansing are best viewed from above to realize their full impact. Outlined in lime, the bear, bird and linear mounds are clearly visible from all perspectives. Photo by Luther College/Clark Mallam through the courtesy of Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation.
Raleigh and Joey Buckmaster. Submitted photo.
Indicator of high quality prairies ... For nearly 50 years, Raleigh and Joey Buckmaster of Lansing have carefully restored and preserved their property, protecting some of Iowa’s rarest natural and archaeological treasures. The results of that work are evident in the leadplant (Amorpha canescens pictured in the photo foreground above), which is an indicator of high quality prairies, that covers Capoli Bluff south of Lansing. Photo courtesy of Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation.
(Editor’s Note: The following article originated in a December 27, 2022 emailed newsletter from the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation [INHF] and also appears in the Winter 2023 edition of “Iowa Natural Heritage” magazine. It is being reprinted here with permission secured through the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation)
by Mack Swenson, Communications Intern
What do you see when you look out over a landscape? Structural features like rivers and hills, or perhaps you notice the wildlife and plants that call it home?
What about history? Can you see the impacts of this land’s early and recent inhabitants, or how geologic events have shaped its valleys and ridges?
Allamakee County officials voted into service during the November 2022 General Election were sworn into office prior to the Tuesday, January 3 meeting of the Allamakee County Board of Supervisors at the Allamakee County Courthouse in Waukon. Pictured above, left to right, at that swearing-in ceremony are newly-elected Allamakee County Board of Supervisors member Dennis Keatley, re-elected Allamakee County Board of Supervisors member Dan Byrnes, newly-elected Allamakee County Recorder Karen Mathis, re-elected Allamakee County Treasurer Jennifer O’Neill, re-elected Allamakee County Attorney Anthony Gericke, and First District Court Senior Judge John Bauercamper, who conducted the ceremony. Standard photo by Assistant Editor Joe Moses.
The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) for 2022 ended its annual seven-day bicycle ride across the state in Lansing in late July this past summer. RAGBRAI is the oldest, largest and longest multi-day recreational bicycle touring event in the world.
The total profit realized from Lansing RAGBRAI 2022 was $113,298.92, which is the highest in the history of the annual event, according to RAGBRAI officials. Local organizers say the success of the event in Lansing was only possible because of the immense work and volunteer hours of hundreds of citizens, coming together to show Iowa pride and hospitality. Lansing RAGBRAI Executive Chair Ian Zahren would like to say to the people of the Lansing area and the RAGBRAI riders: “We are immensely grateful to all of you!”
