River Valley

Wed
20
Sep

When Relationships Change program set for September 28

Life can be challenging. It’s helpful to hear how people have overcome or learned to live with their challenges. That’s the idea behind the “When Relationships Change” program offered free to the public.

The program is scheduled for Thursday, September 28 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Lansing. Emily Rathbone of Waukon will share her inspiring story of battling and defeating addiction, including a stay in prison, and how she is using her experience to help others.

Social hour will begin at 4:30 p.m. with a meal at 5 p.m. immediately followed by Rathbone’s presentation. All are welcome to attend the program. Attendees do not need to be a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran  Church to attend.
 

Wed
20
Sep

VFW in Lansing announces annual Voice of Democracy Scholarship competition

Commander Dan Hanson of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) of the U.S. Post Gustave F. Kerndt #5981 announces the kick-off of this year’s VFW’s Voice of Democracy Scholarship competition. Local high school students have the opportunity to compete for thousands of dollars in scholarships and a trip to Washington, D.C.

Prizes and scholarships are awarded at the Post, District, State and National level. All State first-place winners receive a four-day trip to Washington, D.C., to tour the city, be honored by the VFW and its Auxiliary and receive their portion of $171,000 in national awards, the top scholarship being $35,000.

Students must record a three-to-five minute audio essay on a flash drive and submit the recording, typed essay and completed entry form to their local VFW Post by October 31 of this year.  The 2023 theme selected is “What are the greatest attributes of our Democracy?”

Wed
13
Sep

Allamakee County Community Foundation welcomes three new Advisory Board members


New ACCF Advisory Board members ... The Allamakee County Community Foundation (ACCF) recently welcomed three new members to its Advisory Board. Pictured, left to right, are new board members Leah Benzing (inset photo), Jim Johnson and Lisa Snitker. Submitted photos.

The Allamakee County Community Foundation (ACCF) recently welcomed Leah Benzing, Jim Johnson and Lisa Snitker to its Advisory Board. The new members reside in Harpers Ferry, Waterville and Waukon, respectively.

This spring, three long-time board members retired from service, including Pat Cota, Sheryl Evanson and Jarod Olson. The three represented 28 years of combined service to the organization.

“Pat Cota inspired me to become a member of the Foundation board,” says Benzing. “I’m looking forward to learning more about each community within the county, building relationships with our community members, learning about the visions of each group and what they are working on in their community.”

Wed
13
Sep

Residents encouraged to participate in housing needs survey; Council planning town hall discussion about Old Stone School

by Julie Berg-Raymond

During the regular meeting of the Lansing City Council Monday, September 5, Allamakee County Economic Development (ACED) Executive Director Val Reinke spoke about the Allamakee County Housing Study being undertaken by ACED in partnership with Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission (UERPC). She encouraged all county residents to participate in the study by completing a housing needs survey.

Wed
13
Sep

Public invited to VFW/Legion Missing Man Ceremony, dedication event September 15

Friday, September 15 at 1 p.m., the Lansing VFW Post and Auxiliary and the Lansing American Legion Post #50 will commemorate National POW/MIA Recognition Day with a Missing Man Ceremony and Dedication of the Ralph Bartels Patio located next to the shelter on Mt. Hosmer in Lansing.

Ralph Bartels was a member of the Lansing Gustave F. Kerndt VFW Post #5981 and served for 50 years as Post Adjutant in the Lansing American Legion #50.

Everyone is invited to attend this special ceremony. The Missing Man ceremony honors those still missing from this Nation’s past wars and conflicts, as well as those who made the ultimate sacrifice and whose remains have not yet been recovered and returned home to the country they served.
 

Wed
06
Sep

Public invited to VFW/Legion Missing Man Ceremony, dedication event September 15

Friday, September 15 at 1 p.m., the Lansing VFW Post and Auxiliary and the Lansing American Legion Post #50 will commemorate National POW/MIA Recognition Day with a Missing Man Ceremony and Dedication of the Ralph Bartels Patio located next to the shelter on Mt. Hosmer in Lansing.

Ralph Bartels was a member of the Lansing Gustave F. Kerndt VFW Post #5981 and served for 50 years as Post Adjutant in the Lansing American Legion #50.

Everyone is invited to attend this special ceremony. The Missing Man ceremony honors those still missing from this Nation’s past wars and conflicts, as well as those who made the ultimate sacrifice and whose remains have not yet been recovered and returned home to the country they served.
 

Wed
06
Sep

VFW in Lansing announces annual Voice of Democracy Scholarship competition

Commander Dan Hanson of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) of the U.S. Post Gustave F. Kerndt #5981 announces the kick-off of this year’s VFW’s Voice of Democracy Scholarship competition. Local high school students have the opportunity to compete for thousands of dollars in scholarships and a trip to Washington, D.C.

Prizes and scholarships are awarded at the Post, District, State and National level. All State first-place winners receive a four-day trip to Washington, D.C., to tour the city, be honored by the VFW and its Auxiliary and receive their portion of $171,000 in national awards, the top scholarship being $35,000.

Students must record a three-to-five minute audio essay on a flash drive and submit the recording, typed essay and completed entry form to their local VFW Post by October 31 of this year.  The 2023 theme selected is “What are the greatest attributes of our Democracy?”

Wed
06
Sep

Lansing Women in Business Fall Fashion Show benefits Entrepreneur’s Scholarship

The Lansing Women in Business Group will host its 3rd Annual Fall Fashion Show Friday, September 15 from 6-9 p.m. at Coffee on The River in Lansing. This event will feature local boutiques and salons, along with regional businesses.

Ticket sales are through September 14 and can be purchased at Coffee On The River, or online via www.Eventbrite.com (search for Lansing Iowa events and the Fall Fashion Show will list). Each ticket holder will enjoy an evening of fun and fashion with hors d’oeuvres, a glass of wine and door prizes. Tickets have been limited to 50 guests for 2023. There will not be any day-of or door sales.

Wed
30
Aug

Lansing City Council holds second, waives final reading of utility rates ordinance, hears Platt Street proposal from Fehr Graham

by Julie Berg-Raymond

During the regular meeting of the Lansing City Council held Monday, August 21, Mayor Melissa Hammell read Ordinance No. 206 - amending Title VI, Chapter 5 of the Municipal Code of the City of Lansing regarding utility rates - for the second and final time. The council approved waiving the third reading of the ordinance. A copy of Ordinance No. 206 is on file at Lansing City Hall and a summary of the ordinance is printed on Page 28 in this week’s edition of The Standard.

PLATT STREET PROJECT
Ryan Wicks, a principal with Fehr Graham Engineering and Environmental and manager of its West Union office, presented the company’s proposal for the Platt Street project. The project involves the replacement/upgrade of existing water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer utilities along Platt Street, North Street and 4th Street.

Wed
30
Aug

Sixth Annual Pat Sandry Memorial Fishing Derby September 9 helps raise funds for Friends of Pool 9

Pat Sandry ...
Pat Sandry ...

Saturday, September 9, family and friends of lifelong resident and local “River Rat” Pat Sandry will be honoring his memory with the Sixth Annual Pat Sandry Memorial Fishing Derby and Friends of Pool 9 Fundraiser held on the Mississippi River. Sandry passed away in November of 2017 after a short, courageous battle with cancer. He thoroughly enjoyed the outdoors, had a great passion for fishing and hunting, and he truly treasured the beauty of Lansing and the surrounding area.

Entry fee is $50 per boat with 50% payback in prize money and 50% being donated to Friends of Pool 9. There is a limit of two adults and two children per boat.

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