Free sports physicals at VMH-Waukon Clinic ... Free sports physicals will be offered one more time for the 2024-2025 school year at the Veterans Memorial Hospital Clinic-Waukon Wednesday, July 24, from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Students in all area schools can sign-up for this event through the 2024 Athletic Physicals Google document they all received in their school emails. For more information, contact the high school or middle school secretaries. Submitted photo.
Free sports physicals will be offered one more time, Wednesday, July 24, at the Veterans Memorial Hospital Clinic-Waukon for all junior high and high school students who need the physical for participating in the 2024-2025 school sporting events.
This clinic will include all necessary documentation, including a concussion screening, for participation in all school activities. Physicals are scheduled in one-hour segments. The clinic staff will not be administering vaccines during this time. If those are needed for students, call the clinic at 563-568-5530 to schedule an appointment.
Students in area schools were emailed a Google document (2024 Athletic Physicals) to sign-up for a time slot for this free clinic. Parent emails will not work for sign-up so students will need to sign-up for a time slot that works best for them or the family.
For more information, contact the local middle school or high school secretaries for assistance.
Patient-centered care is the priority at Veterans Memorial Hospital (VMH) and Clinics. VMH invites patients and community members to join the new Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC). The PFAC offers a direct pathway for patients and caregivers to contribute to the healthcare services that Veterans Memorial Hospital offers and drive meaningful change in the healthcare facilities.
What is a PFAC? A PFAC brings together patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to collaborate on improving healthcare services. Members are asked to provide insights on quality improvement, patient safety, new programing, and education.
“We feel this council will provide us with very high quality feedback to help us continually improve our quality of care and strengthen the lines of communication between patients, families, healthcare providers, and staff,” states Miranda Bieber, RN, Quality Coordinator and Co-Chair of the Patient Family Advisory Council.
from Allamakee Public Health and the Public Health Collaborative
As temperatures increase this summer, stay informed and prepared for extreme heat conditions. Heat-related illnesses occur when a person’s body temperature rises faster than it can cool itself down. Many factors can increase body temperature including dehydration, living and working in spaces without air conditioning and intense physical activity. Knowing what actions to take if experiencing heat-related illness is essential during extreme heat.
Frannie Byrnes of Waukon will be celebrating her 90th birthday August 6. In honor of this milestone birthday, cards and well wishes may be sent to her attention at Good Samaritan Society, Room 223, 21 East Main Street, Waukon, IA 52172.
The 64th annual reunion of the Bulman, Hartley, Sadler, and Beardmore families is scheduled for Sunday, July 21 at the Community Center in Eitzen, MN. A potluck meal will be served at 12:30 p.m. with a meeting to follow.
The five Bulman ancestors who came to America from Little Thetford, England in the 1850s were Thomas, George, William, John and their sister, Mary Bulman Sadler. All descendants of these early settlers are cordially invited to attend this reunion meal. Beverages will be provided. Those planning to attend are asked to bring their own table service, family pictures and stories to share.
A Sunday morning church service will be held at the “home church,” Mt. Hope Presbyterian Church, rural New Albin at 9 a.m.
Upcoming Deadlines/Dates
May 15 - August 1: CRP Primary Nesting Season
July 31: End of July Continuous CRP Batching Period
August 1: Nomination Period for COC Election in LAA
Farm Service Agency Seeking Nominations for Farmers to Serve on Local County Committees
Nominations are now being accepted for farmers and ranchers to serve on local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees. These committees make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally. All nomination forms for the 2024 election must be postmarked or received in the local FSA office by August 1, 2024.
Elections for committee members will occur in certain Local Administrative Areas (LAA). LAAs are elective areas for FSA committees in a single county.
Free, searchable online listing connects Iowa sellers with in-state and out-of-state buyers
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is encouraging Iowans to take advantage of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s free, searchable online directory for hay and straw. This resource aims to facilitate connections between Iowa farmers looking to sell hay or straw and potential buyers interested in purchasing these products.
Secretary Naig is also urging sellers to update their listings at least annually or whenever they have new inventories available. Organizations involved in promoting and marketing hay and straw may also utilize this free online tool.
Pork Tornadoes to headline Friday's grandstand entertainment; Variety of activities and events planned
This week, July 17-21, the 171st Allamakee County Fair will be held for all to enjoy at the Allamakee County Fairgrounds in Waukon. A wide variety of entertainment is in place to headline this year’s Fair at the grandstand, along with a great deal of other activities for everyone to enjoy each and every day throughout the five-day event.
GRANDSTAND STAR POWER AND HORSE POWER
Kicking off this year’s grandstand entertainment line-up Wednesday, July 17 at 7 p.m. will be a Truck and Tractor Pull featuring local trucks and tractors as well as some powered-up regional competitors in a variety of high-revving classes. Free admission is being granted to all local military veterans for that truck and tractor pull event, and there will also be a Pie Auction for pies contributed by this year’s Allamakee County Fair Royalty.
Robey Memorial Library’s next installment of its ongoing Live & Learn series will be In Case of Emergency. This engaging and informative session, designed to enrich lives through monthly learning opportunities, takes place Thursday, July 25 at 5:30 p.m. in the lower level Community Room of the library in Waukon.
Preparedness for emergencies, evacuations, and disasters is paramount in safeguarding local communities. To address this vital need, the library is pleased to host Allamakee County Emergency Management Coordinator Corey Snitker. With his expertise and experience, Snitker will lead an informative discussion and Q&A session aimed at equipping attendees with essential knowledge and practical tips to navigate various emergency situations confidently.
