The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service knows that access to America’s public lands increases the quality of life. National wildlife refuges across the country offer quality opportunities to connect with special places in a variety of ways. Before any activity can be allowed on a national wildlife refuge, that use must first be evaluated through a Compatibility Determination.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has developed a draft Compatibility Determination for the issuance of a Right-of-Way (ROW) permit to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (Wisconsin DOT) is proposing to improve the existing bridge crossing of Iowa Highway 9 (IA 9) and Wisconsin State Highway 82 (WI 82) over the Mississippi River at Lansing, Iowa.
The Waukon football team took a step forward toward possibly continuing its recent trend of district championships when the grid Tribe traveled to Oelwein Friday, September 29. That step was, perhaps, the easiest of the Indians’ district journey, as they jumped to a 14-0 lead over the yet winless host Huskies on the way to a 49-20 triumph and the Tribe’s first win streak of the season with a second consecutive victory.
“We started out with a good kick-off return to set up a short field, and we knew we needed to be aggressive offensively, as we have had trouble stopping Oelwein in the past,” Waukon football head coach Chad Beermann said. “So, we wanted to take the ball and get points right away.”
Airborne to add more points ... Kee football junior Jordan Cota reaches high to haul in a two-point conversion pass over a West Central defender in the Hawks’ 60-8 Homecoming victory over the Blue Devils Friday, September 29. Cota caught four such extra-point conversions and one other pass for 12 yards in the contest. Photo by Danielle Potter. View and find out how to purchase this photo and many more by clicking on the Photo Galleries link on this webpage.
Following back-to-back losses to the two front-running teams in its Eight-Player District 3, the Kee football team was looking to turn the corner when it hosted West Central Friday, September 29 for its annual Homecoming game. Taking that corner at full speed to jump to a 40-0 headstart after just one quarter of play, the grid Hawks not only turned that corner but also turned their recent fortune into the happiest of Homecomings with a 60-8 triumph over the single-win Blue Devils.
The Hawks will now hit the road this Friday, October 6, traveling to the home of a Central Elkader squad that has yet to win a game this season. The Warriors have allowed 68 or more points in four of their six games this season, including a 79-0 loss at Riceville this Friday, September 29.
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Soaring for the serve ... Waukon volleyball junior Mari Delaney soars in the air to deliver a serve in the Indians’ five-set home victory over Decorah Tuesday, September 26. Delaney served up three aces and converted 14 of her 16 serves in the match, while also digging up 13 saves. View and find out how to purchase this photo and many more by clicking on the Photo Galleries link on this webpage.
The Waukon volleyball team played through one of its busiest weeks of the season this past week, first competing on back-to-back nights to start the week before wrapping it up with a weekend tournament. The Lady Indians played to opposite results on each end of that week’s worth of competition, as they first swept MFL/MarMac in three straight sets at home Monday, September 25 before waging war against Decorah through a five-set marathon to defeat the Vikings and secure their first dual match win in Northeast Iowa Conference (NEIC) play in two years.
Poppin’ up a pass ... Kee volleyball sophomore Lilly Kolsrud bumps up this pass in the Hawks’ three-set loss at home to Central Elkader Thursday, September 28. Photo by Danielle Potter. View and find out how to purchase this photo and many more by clicking on the Photo Galleries link on this webpage.
Another week of pulling double duty in the Upper Iowa Conference (UIC) left the Kee volleyball team facing a formidable task this past week of matching up against the only two teams still undefeated in UIC play at this point in the season. Although battling strong throughout, the Lady Hawks couldn’t quite come up with the first UIC blemishes for either team, falling at North Fayette Valley Tuesday, September 26 and at home to Central Elkader Thursday, September 28.
Now holding a 2-11 season record that includes a 1-6 mark in Upper Iowa Conference (UIC) play, Kee’s net squad is next scheduled for one final week of UIC double duty this week, playing at West Central Tuesday, October 3 and then also traveling to Clayton Ridge Thursday, October 5. The Lady Hawks will then play in the Riceville Tournament Saturday, October 7 before wrapping up their regular season Tuesday, October 10 at home against MFL/MarMac.
Mammography offered at Veterans Memorial Hospital ... October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Early detection can prove to be lifesaving when it comes to detecting and fighting breast cancer. There are four important actions that play a crucial part in finding breast cancer early on, which could significantly increase one’s chances of recovery, including: 1. perform a monthly breast self-exam (BSE), 2. have regular exams of the breast by a physician, 3. have a screening mammogram regularly, and 4. be alert for possible symptoms. Pictured above are the Mammographers at Veterans Memorial Hospital (VMH) who perform mammograms using the 3D Mammography Machine, including Keisha Coon, in front at center, and back row, left to right, Kelly Baxter, Heidi Ryan, Danielle Ferring and Amanda Leiran. Submitted photo.
submitted by the American Institute of Cancer Research and Veterans Memorial Hospital (VMH)
Early detection can prove to be lifesaving when it comes to detecting and fighting breast cancer. There are four important actions that play a crucial part in finding breast cancer early on, which could significantly increase one’s chances of recovery should one be diagnosed with the disease.
1. Perform a monthly breast self-exam (BSE.) Because 65 to 70 percent of all breast cancers are found by women themselves, there’s no substitute for doing a BSE. Examine the breasts the week following a menstrual period for anyone age 20 and over. For women who are no longer menstruating, they should perform a BSE the first day of every month.
Pillow Perk scheduled for Monday, October 16 at Veterans Memorial Hospital ... The Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital will be holding its annual Pillow Perk Monday, October 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Lower Level of Veterans Memorial Hospital. Kraft Pillow Service will be on site to make old pillows look like new. All items can be dropped off at the hospital’s loading dock entrance, located on the east side of the hospital, along the golf course. All items will be completed and ready for pick-up the same day. Submitted photo.
The Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital (VMH) will be holding a Pillow Perk Monday, October 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Lower Level of Veterans Memorial Hospital. Kraft Pillow Service will be on site to make old pillows look like new.
Everyone is encouraged to bring in their feather pillows to the Pillow Perk to be cleaned, sanitized and given new ticking. Foam and Dacron pillows may also be renovated by this process. People are also encouraged to bring in their feather beds and have them made into new pillows.
All items can be dropped off at the hospital’s loading dock entrance, located on the east side of the hospital, along the golf course. All items will be completed and ready for pick-up the same day. For more information, call VMH at 563-568-3411.
The Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital and Elliott Jewelers of Waukon hosted their 18th Annual Women’s Health Day Luncheon Tuesday, September 26 at the Waukon Banquet Center. Over 170 ladies attended the delicious sandwich and salad buffet luncheon hosted by the Auxiliary members, plus many free health and wellness tests were available. The theme for this year’s event was “Embracing Life at All Stages.” Speakers included Alex Berns, Nurse Practitioner at VMH Waukon Clinic; Tara Fink, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at both VMH Waukon and Postville Clinics, and Jill Fleming, PRN dietitian at Veterans Memorial Hospital. Lori Fink of Harpers Ferry, pictured above at right, was the winner of the Ladies’ 14kt yellow gold diamond and genuine green garnet pendant on an 18” yellow gold rope chain (retail value $1,000) compliments of Elliott Jewelers of Waukon. Pictured above, at left, is Shelly Elliott of Elliott Jewelers presenting the prize.
The Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation 2023 Christmas Fantasy will be themed, “Wishing You a Merry Grinchmas!” Christmas Fantasy decorators are needed to decorate the numerous trees for display as well as donors needed for the silent auction items such as miniature trees, wall hangings, quilted items, gift baskets, centerpieces and more.
The 2023 event will be held Friday through Monday, November 10-13. Plans will again include the usual Friday night happy hour event, Saturday and Monday luncheons, Saturday night wine, cheese and dessert event and general admission Sunday and Monday afternoons.
Christmas tree decorators are needed to decorate their artificial tree for display during the Fantasy. These tree decorators may set up prior to the event and will then take all of their decorations and displays home again following the event.
Flu shots have begun at Veterans Memorial Hospital Community and Home Care/Allamakee Public Health. Flu shots are recommended for all those who have not yet received the vaccine and will be effective throughout the rest of the flu season.
Veterans Memorial Hospital Community and Home Care will be offering flu shot clinics all Wednesdays in October. Walk-in clinics will be held from 9-11:30 a.m. and appointments can be made for immunizations Wednesday afternoons by calling 563-568-5600.
Flu shot clinics will also be held around Allamakee County on the following days:
• Lansing, Friday, October 6 from 3-5 p.m. at the IC Church basement
• Waterville, Tuesday, October 10 from 2-5 p.m. at the Waterville Library
• New Albin, Friday, October 13 from 3-5 p.m. at the New Albin Townhouse
• Postville, Tuesday, October 17 from 4-6 p.m. at the Northeast Iowa Wellness Center.
