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Mississippi River finally receeding
The Mississippi River is finally getting some relief. The current river forecast shows the river has crested at Prairie Du Chien, Guttenberg, and Dubuque; and that the water level is slowly beginning to recede. Levels are expected to stay in the moderate flood stage through July 11-12.
Randy Brainard
Randy J. Brainard, 65, of Luana died Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society in Waukon. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon is handling the arrangements. Randy Joe Brainard was born November 5, 1958, in Postville, the son...
Peacock Men’s Wrestling Bolsters Roster with 12 New Talents for 2024-25 Season
Peacock men's wrestling at Upper Iowa University welcomes 12 new recruits for the 2024-25 season, comprising nine freshmen and three transfers, bringing a mix of talent and experience, highlighted by high success on the mat. Nine freshmen and three transfers join the team. The nine freshmen together have accumulated 1,293...
What's too small to maintain a town? An Iowa town just moved to unincorporate
Randalia, an Iowa town of roughly 50 people, is no longer classified as a city after its residents moved to unincorporate. Randalia will join Fayette County's other unincorporated villages including Oran, Eldorado and Donnan. The Fayette County Board of Supervisors addressed the city's request over the course of multiple meetings,...
Volga Navy Takes Win over West Central Gold 14U
West Central Gold 14U hit the road to Volga on Tuesday, July 9th. Volga Navy picked up the win by a score of 20-7. West Central scored one run in the top of the first, but Volga scored four runs in the bottom of the inning for a 4-1 lead. Volga added another run in the bottom of the second. West Central tied the game, 5-5, with four runs in the top of the third. Volga, however, scored nine times to go ahead 14-5. West Central had a run in the top of the fourth, but Volga had a six-run fourth inning for a 20-6 lead. The final run for West Central came in the top of the fifth before the game ended on the 10-run rule.
Mississippi River Adventure Day scheduled for August 5
Monday, August 5 more than 100 area kids and their adult chaperones will have the opportunity to explore the Mississippi River with the assistance of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Osborne Nature Center, the Prairie du Chien Rod and Gun Club, Effigy Mounds National Monument, Genoa Fish Hatchery, and Robert Vavra with Maiden Voyages.
Nicole McGeough
Nicole M. McGeough, of Prescott Valley, Ariz., age 28, formerly of Waukon, passed away suddenly Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at her home in Arizona. A prayer service will be held Saturday, July 20, at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon, with Fr. John Moser officiating. Burial will be at St. Pius Cherry Mound Cemetery in rural Harpers Ferry, at a later date. Friends may greet the family from 9 a.m.until time of services at the church on Saturday. Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon is handling the arrangements.
Robey Memorial Library to host Open Class Workshop in conjunction with the Allamakee County Fair
Anyone who has ever wanted to enter something they made into the county fair but who is not sure how to do it should attend the Open Class Workshop Wednesday, July 10 at Robey Memorial Library for a short “how to” with a county fair board member and fair judge on open class exhibits. The Allamakee County Fair starts July 17, so there is still time to complete an exhibit project.
Over 300 marijuana plants, 58 firearms recovered in Fayette County bust
FAYETTE COUNTY, Iowa (KWWL) -- Over 300 marijuana plants and 58 firearms were seized from a home in Fayette County on Monday, and a 75-year-old man has been charged with multiple offenses. The Fayette County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant in the 100 block of W Elm Street in...
Participate in 2024 Summer Reading Program at Robey Memorial Library
Robey Memorial Library’s “Read, Renew, Repeat” Summer Reading Program 2024 begAN Monday, July 1 and runs through Wednesday, July 31. Activities include Reading Challenges with prizes for all ages, Kids and Teens Grab-and-Go Activity Bags, craft events and fine forgiveness. This summer’s activities are further described below.
Waukon softball team battles through winless week of four games
The Waukon softball team played through a winless final full week of its regular season schedule this past week, falling in all four of its ballgames played to currently hold an 8-17 overall record that includes a 2-12 mark in Northeast Iowa Conference (NEIC) play. The Lady Indians opened the week with a 9-4 loss at home to Oelwein Monday, July 1 before being swept in a home NEIC doubleheader with Charles City Wednesday, July 3 in a date rained out from the night before, first falling by a 15-10 result in a marathon 12 innings in game one before also falling by a 19-4 result in six innings in the nightcap. The diamond Tribe wrapped its week with a 10-5 loss to Waverly-Shell Rock Friday afternoon, July 5 in a game rescheduled from Friday, June 28 and played at Decorah.
See honey-making from hive to jar
Ever wonder how they get the honey from the hive and into the jar? Here’s your chance to watch it in action. On Saturday, July 20, Fayette Take A Kid Outdoors (TAKO) is hosting another of its educational nature programs to teach youth (and their families) how our outdoor world is such an interesting place.
Amundsons marshal parade for Clermont’s 175th
CLERMONT — As Clermont celebrated its 175th anniversary this past weekend, Roger and Lois Amundson served as the parade grand marshals for their many contributions to the community. Roger’s business card reads on one side: “God never asks about our ability or about our inability, but about our availability,”...
CLASS OF 2024 SPOTLIGHT: Child joins mechanic field
Jaryd Child, 2024 graduate of West Central High School and son of Chris and Helene Child of Maynard, will continue his two-year program for automotive mechanics at Northeast Iowa Community College in Calmar. While Jaryd was involved in football, basketball, track and field and band, band was his most favorite...
Park Explorer Junior Ranger Day: Pack Like a Ranger
HARPER'S FERRY — Effigy Mounds National Monument invites children of all ages to participate in Park Explorer Junior Ranger Day: "Pack Like a Ranger" on Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Plan a visit to a national park, just like a ranger and go home...
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