32nd Annual Foundation Golf Tournament ... The Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation’s 32nd Annual Benefit Golf Tournament will be held Monday, June 16, at the Waukon Golf and Country Club beginning with a shotgun start at 9:30 a.m. All those interested are asked to pre-register their team by calling the Waukon Golf and Country Club at 563-568-9939. Submitted photo.
The Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation’s 32nd Annual Benefit Golf Tournament will be held Monday, June 16, at the Waukon Golf and Country Club beginning with a shotgun start at 9:30 a.m.
Teams of three will play 18 holes of golf. Breakfast rolls, lunch, dinner and prizes for everyone will all be provided for a specified donation.
This is the 32nd annual golf tournament the Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation has sponsored. All those interested are asked to pre-register their team by calling the Waukon Golf and Country Club at 563-568-9939.
The Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation is a volunteer board who raise funds to help promote health care in the area communities served by Veterans Memorial Hospital (VMH).
The members of the Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital (VMH) will be holding their third annual garage sale at FreedomBank in Waukon in conjunction with the Waukon City-Wide Garage Sales. The Auxiliary garage sale will be open Thursday, June 5, from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. and again Friday, June 7, from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital is devoted to providing the hospital and its patients and visitors with many services. The Auxiliary also holds annual fundraisers such as the Women’s Health Day Luncheon, the Pillow-Perk in mid-October, the Gift Case at the hospital and their annual membership drive each July.
by Sue McMillan, Nurse Practitioner, Veterans Memorial Hospital Clinic-Waukon
Osteoporosis, a very common condition, is when bones become weak and brittle such that a fall or minor stress like coughing or bending over can cause a break in the bone. Bones most commonly affected are the hip, wrist and spine.
What causes osteoporosis? Bone is living tissue that is constantly being broken down and replaced. Osteoporosis happens when replacement of new bone cannot keep up with the loss of bone.
Osteoporosis is most common in postmenopausal women, although men can be affected as well. Healthy diet, weightbearing exercise, avoidance of smoking and avoidance of excessive alcohol are the mainstay prevention strategies. Sometimes medication can be used to help reverse osteoporosis and slow the rate of bone loss once it occurs.
This May, Allamakee County Public Health and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS) are proud to recognize Hepatitis Awareness Month, reminding all Iowans that protecting their health starts with knowledge and action. Hepatitis can affect the liver and overall health and well-being of children and adults. Throughout the month, Iowans are encouraged to take proactive steps to help protect themselves and their loved ones through routine testing and safe practices.
“Hepatitis is preventable, treatable and, in many cases, curable - something positive about this potentially life-threatening disease,” said Sheryl Darling-Mooney RN. “Every Iowan deserves the chance to live a healthy life. By learning more about hepatitis - and acting on what we learn - we can help protect ourselves, our families and our communities.”
Consider a different way to give back to the heart of the community by donating blood. The next local drive will be held in Waukon Monday, June 2 from Noon-5 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in south Waukon.
People who give blood have an 88% lower risk of having a heart attack so giving blood is a win-win situation for both the donor and the recipient. Blood pressure, pulse and hemoglobin are all checked at every blood donation so donors know if it’s high or low and can see patterns that may cause concern, helping keep them healthy and reducing heart attack risk.
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative shared the following statements in an effort to stop the silence and start talking about mental illness by sharing what to say and what not to say to create a supportive environment. What to say…
• Thanks for opening up to me.
• Do you want to talk about it?
• Is there anything I can do to help you?
• I’m here for you.
• Tell me more.
• Are you getting the care and support you need?
• Can I drive you to an appointment?
• How are you feeling today? Do not say …
• It could be worse.
• Just deal with it.
• Everyone feels that way sometimes.
• You may have brought this on yourself.
• You’ve got to pull yourself together.
• Maybe try thinking happier thoughts.
Lauren Elliott and Tristan Hansmeier of Harpers Ferry announce the birth of their son, Harrison James Hansmeier, born May 16, 2025 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 8 lbs. 1 oz. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of his birth.
Grandparents are John and Shelly Elliott and Dave and Bobbi Hansmeier, all of Waukon. Great-grandparents are Richard Elliott of Harpers Ferry, Frank and Mary Regan of Waukon, Pat Hansmeier of Waukon, and Curt and Vicki Welch of McGregor.
Grace and Reese Reisinger of Waterville announce the birth of their son, Chet Patrick Reisinger, born May 16, 2025 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 6 lbs. 8 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a sister, Josie Reisinger (2).
Grandparents are Steph and Ron Liddiard of Mabel, MN, Pat and Tara Reisinger of Waterville and Ryan Solberg of Spring Grove, MN. Great-grandparents are Linda Thompson of Waterville, Patty and Jerry Reisinger of Quasqueton, Debbie Heldt of Sumner, Genette and Arlie Halverson of Mabel, MN, Gary and Vernee Dahlberg of Hesper and Tom Solberg of Spring Grove.
Upcoming Deadlines/Dates
May 31: Deadline to request a Marketing Assistance Loan (MALs) for 2024 farm stored or warehouse stored grain
June 6: Deadline to submit a CRP offer
June 19: Office closed in observance of Juneteenth
July 15: Deadline for Acreage Reporting
Conservation Reserve Program Nesting Season
Primary nesting season has begun across the country, but what exactly does that mean for you?
The annual Spring Field Day at the Iowa State University Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18.
Mike Naig, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, will kick off the program with a presentation focusing on accelerating conservation through partnerships and cost-share. Richard Roth, extension nitrogen science specialist at Iowa State, will provide insights on nitrogen management for the 2025 growing season. Wes Everman, extension weed management specialist at Iowa State, will discuss weed management and considerations for optimal weed control in 2025. A complimentary meal will be served at noon, sponsored by Innovative Ag Services.
The field day is available at no cost and is open to the public, starting at the Borlaug Learning Center Headquarters on the ISU Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm.
