Kyah O’Neill and Dallas Sickles of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Alexander James Sickles, born October 25, 2022 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and measured 20-1/2 inches in length at the time of his birth.
Grandparents are Tori and Ryan O’Neill of Waukon and James and Christina Sickles of Lansing. Great-grandparents are Marilyn and Orlean Ellefson of Waukon, Pat and Patty O’Neill of Waukon, Nancy Mueller of Osseo, WI and Floyd Sickles of Lansing.
Upcoming Deadlines/Dates December 5: Last day to return COC ballots December 9: Dairy Margin Coverage Program December 15: Crop Reporting for Fall-Seeded Small Grains
Next Season starts this Fall by LuAnn Rolling, District Conservationist
Fall is the time to start implementing practices for next year’s crop. Just because temperatures are cooler and grain is harvested it is not time to just “let things sit”. In order to best prepare for the 2023 crop producers should be concerned with keeping the water, nutrient and carbon cycles functioning as long as possible.
Dairy producers can now enroll for 2023 coverage through the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program, an important safety net program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that helps producers manage changes in milk and feed prices. Last year, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) took steps to improve coverage, especially for small- and mid-sized dairies, including offering a new Supplemental DMC program and updating its feed cost formula to better address retroactive, current and future feed costs. These changes continue to support producers through this year’s signup, which ends Dec. 9, 2022.
With farmland that adjoins one of Iowa’s largest and most popular recreational lakes, Eric Hoien wanted to make sure he was doing his part to keep farm nutrients in his field, while maintaining a pleasant landscape for the public.
The solution that he found, after reading an article in the Des Moines Register, was to plant “Prairie Strips” along the edge of his field and the roadway adjoining Spirit Lake.
Formally known as Prairie STRIPS (Science-based Trials of Rowcrops Inegrated with Prarie Strips,” these narrow bands of 30-120 foot wide prairie are a federally recognized conservation practice that has shown significant benefits for water quality improvement, wildlife conservation, pollinator habitat and aesthetic beauty.
There is so much division in our country these days. We wish we could do something to make this world, our state, our community a better place. We wish for a place which holds less fear and more trust; a place where there is less harm and more realized good intentions.
If there were an election tomorrow about the abolishment of the abuse and neglect of children in our communities across the state, it would be a unanimous vote to do just that. Our common goal would be to actively do everything in our power to end child abuse. We would each learn how to care about other people’s children and what is happening to them.
This year, in preparation for voting in the November election, I decided to look at a sample ballot before actually voting. That was a good idea because when I read the option for the Constitutional Amendment, I was confused about the meaning and intent of the wording.
As a result, I did a quick search to find an actual person at one of the party headquarters that could help me better understand my options. This simple action helped me get crystal clear about my choices. Then, it occurred to me to share this simple choice to be more prepared with others. A quick phone call and a quick look at the sample ballot before voting was the best choice for me.
I also realized that this action step may make a big difference for others during this election cycle. I think we can all agree that it is important to know what we are voting for these days. As long as we are clear, and as long as we vote, we are taking responsibility for our lives.
Should a man ever have a right to publicly state their opinion on abortion? I don’t know. I’ve struggled with that for a long time and the lack of an answer has prevented me from writing this editorial sooner. Maybe it is a valid argument that a man has no right to an opinion on abortion because: he is not a woman; cannot bear a child; never had a child; or more poignantly, never has had an abortion.
I finally arrived at the conclusion that writing the editorial is one thing, but forcing someone to read it is another. At this point, if your answer to the question in the first sentence is a resounding “no”, simply do not read further. It is your choice.
Tuesday, November 8 is scheduled as the 2022 General Election to determine which candidates will be elected by voters to leadership positions at the national, state and local levels of government, as well as to allow residents an opportunity to express their choice on a couple non-candidate matters featured on this year’s election ballot. A Notice of Election with a listing of candidates, polling sites and other pertinent local election information was printed on Page 28 of the October 19 print edition and e-edition of The Standard. All 10 in-person polling sites throughout Allamakee County will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. the day of the election. All 10 polling sites are accessible to persons with disabilities. Sample ballots from each polling site for this year’s election may be viewed at the election website: https://allamakeecountyelections.iowa.gov/.
Celebrating a Rising Star ... Ian Zahren, Vocal Music Director at Kee High School and Chairperson of Lansing RAGBRAI 2022 this past summer, was among the 28 individuals from the tri-state area named a Rising Star Under 40 by 7 Rivers Alliance and River Valley Media Group. Pictured above at the October 19 reception at the La Crosse Event Center where Zahren was recognized for his “Rising Star” achievements are, left to right, Maryann Baldwin, Ellen Modersohn, Andrew Boddicker, Ian Zahren and Val Reinke, all members of the Lansing RAGBRAI Committee. Submitted photo.
The 7 Rivers Alliance and River Valley Media Group recognized their Rising Stars Under 40 at an annual reception Wednesday, October 19 at the La Crescent Event Center in La Crosse, WI. The 7 Rivers Alliance - a regional economic development group - sought nominations from throughout the region for young men and women who are making a difference. This year 28 recipients from three states were selected.
“The stories of these exceptional people are inspiring and show how fortunate we are to have them living and working in our communities,” said Chris Hardie, CEO of the 7 Rivers Alliance. “They are true leaders in their workplaces and communities.”
One of the winners was Ian Zahren of Lansing, who grew up in rural Iowa and relocated to the east coast, where he pursued a career in acting and stage. But he knew his heart was in the Midwest.
The Allamakee County Veterans Museum will celebrate Veterans Day by offering a program to the public in the meeting room of its new museum in the former Vet’s Club building at 105 Allamakee Street n Waukon.
Thursday, November 10 at 6:30 p.m. a video interview with Vietnam War Veteran retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Cherie White of Waukon will be presented. Lt. Col. White was recently interviewed by Chuck Bloxham, and she will be present Thursday to answer questions after the video. Light refreshments will be available. There is no admission charge.
Also, Saturday, November 12 at 10 a.m. the video interview with Lt. Col. White will be presented again for those who are not available Thursday evening. The museum will also be open for tours from 9:00 a.m. until noon November 12.
