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To read the the full article, 2019 Year in Review: A Look Back at January through June, pick up this week's print edition or subscribe to our e-edition by clicking here.

Below is a portion of that article, January through February, summarizing the top news stories that appeared in The Standard.

JANUARY
Veterans Memorial Hospital physicians and staff are pleased to announce that the First Baby of the Year Contest was won by Harrison Dean Sandry, son of Emily and Kevin Sandry of Cresco.  
Harrison was born January 3, 2019 at 4:09 a.m., weighing 8 pounds, 1 ounce and measuring 20 inches long. Dr. Dave Schwartz assisted with the delivery.

Kick off the New Year by joining park rangers for a Winter Wonderland program at Effigy Mounds National Monument. Rangers will lead a guided two-mile hike around the Fire Point Loop, which will last approximately two hours. The program will meet at the Effigy Mounds Visitor Center Saturday, January 4 at 1 p.m.

This program is weather dependent. In the event of snow, there will be a guided snowshoeing program in lieu of a guided hike. The program will be canceled in the event of a severe winter storm. Call the park Visitor Center at 563-873-3491 for the most recent updates. Reservations are not required and park entrance and programs are free to the public.

Visitors must bring sturdy hiking or snow boots, as well as traction devices or snowshoes if appropriate. Additionally, participants are encouraged to wear appropriate winter clothing, including hats, gloves and warm coats, and to bring water and snacks.

Robey Memorial Library in Waukon is hosting a Matinee Movie series the second Saturday of both January and February, both beginning at 1:30 p.m. Viewers are invited to bring their own movie snacks.

Saturday, January 11 at 1:30 p.m. the library will show “They Shall Not Grow Old.” On the centenary of the end of the First World War, Academy Award® winner Peter Jackson (The Lord of the Rings trilogy) presents new work showing the Great War as never seen. Using state of the art technology to restore original archival footage that’s more than 100 years old, Jackson brings to life the people who can best tell this story: the men who were there. (Rated R)

by Joe Moses

The Allamakee County Board of Supervisors met in regular session Monday, December 23 to address a full agenda of items including review of the Workers Compensation dividend, the Annual Weed Commissioner’s Report and discussion of the County’s First Amendment documents and Restricted Areas policy.

During Public Comment, Executive Director Val Reinke with Allamakee County Economic Development (ACED) discussed attending the 6 p.m. showing of The Foursome documentary Tuesday, December 17 at the Town Theater in Waukon. Reinke indicated that The Foursome showings were well attended with the documentary under consideration to be included in the Oneota Film Festival. Reinke discussed that over 40 individuals were in attendance at the “All In Allamakee” Comprehensive Plan meeting that took place December 17 at the Waukon Wellness Center with valuable discussion taking place and feedback being provided.

Confinement site manure applicators and anyone interested in learning about manure issues should plan to attend a two-hour workshop offered by Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach in January or February 2020. These workshops are offered in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR). There is no fee to attend the workshops, but applicators will need to pay certification fees to complete certification requirements.

“Iowa law requires confinement site manure applicators to attend two hours of continuing education each year of their three-year certification period or take and pass an exam once every three years,” said Dan Andersen, associate professor, ISU Ag and Biosystems Engineering and coordinator of the manure applicator certification program.

Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) Business and Community Solutions is offering “Photo Editing Essentials” held consecutive Thursdays, January 9 and 16, from 6-8 p.m. at the NICC Waukon Center, located at 1220 Third Avenue NW.

Join professional photographer Nick Chill as he presents the essentials of editing digital photos to look their best. This class is not specific to a certain editing program, but instead provides an understanding of general editing practices and tools.

To register online for “Photo Editing Essentials” (#75125) or for more information, visit www.nicc.edu/solutions, or call the NICC Waukon Center at 844-642-2338, ext. 6700. Registration deadline is January 2, 2020.
 

Registration is ongoing through February 21 for a scholarship that offers Iowa high school seniors a chance to receive one of 30 scholarships worth $2,000 for college while learning important financial literacy skills. In addition, each recipient’s high school will receive a corresponding $250 award.

High school seniors may register for the Iowa Financial Know-How Challenge: Senior Scholarship at www.IowaStudentLoan.org/SeniorScholarship between now and February 21. Iowa Student Loan® will award $2,000 scholarships to 30 students who complete two online financial literacy tutorials and score highest on a related assessment. Registered students also receive emails highlighting financial literacy tips, such as the importance of early career and college planning and ways to reduce student loan indebtedness.

The Ferryville Vision and Promotion Board will once again be hosting monthly soup and salad suppers in 2020 from 5-7 p.m. at the Ferryville Community Center, located at the south end of the village. The first Supper for this year will be Thursday, January 9, 2020.

The menu will include 5 or 6 hot and tasty soups, a nice variety of salads, and an assortment of delicious desserts along with water and coffee. A free will offering is available for diners to help raise funds for a new playground set at the village park.

The new playground is being planned for a spring or summer 2020 installation.

Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend the soup and salad suppers. Watch for further announcements relating to when the supper in February will be held.

If you have questions relating to this project, contact Chris Hendrickson at 608-444-7986.
 

Peoples State Bank’s slogan is “Community Minded… just like You.” Similar to years past, in 2019, Peoples State Bank stayed true to that slogan by donating, sponsoring and volunteering at over 296 different community events, local charities and fundraisers.

Throughout the year, many Peoples State Bank employees volunteered their time at local fundraisers and events such as Eagles Heart & Cancer Telethon, at local school districts during “Teach Children to Save Week”, Relay for Life, County Fairs and many more. New this year, Peoples State Bank has adopted a Highway in Crawford and Grant County in Wisconsin to help with removing trash, recyclables and litter to support the anti-litter and highway beautification programs.

Jon Christopher “Chris” Sickinger of Colorado Springs, CO and Lansing completed his journey down the river of life at the age of 56 years and 10 months Monday, December 16, 2019. In accordance with Chris’ wishes, there will be no visitation or services.

The family requests that memorials be made to any youth parks and recreation program, or to the Friends of Pool 9 (P. O. Box 455, Lansing, IA 52151), a conservation organization which advocates for Pool 9 on the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge.

He was born February 16, 1963 on the Marine Corps Base of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Instead of going directly home from the hospital, Chris was introduced first to the Atlantic Ocean. This experience apparently instilled in him a great love of water, and being an Aquarius also supported this love.