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Tue
24
Aug

Mary Zoll

Mary E. Zoll, 94, formerly of Cedar Rapids and Dubuque, died Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Stonehill Communities in Dubuque. A visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, August 31 at St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Dubuque followed by a Mass of Celebration at 11 a.m. Burial will be at a later date at Hanover in rural Allamakee County.

Mary was born May 22, 1927 in Hanover as the second eldest child of Joseph and Loreta O’Malley. She was formerly married to James Zoll of Waukon.

Mary worked cleaning St. Pat’s School and used her talents as a seamstress to make ends meet while raising her four children by herself in Waukon. She moved to Cedar Rapids, bought a house and worked for Rockwell Collins until her retirement. She had fond memories of her time with members of the Rockwell Collins Craft Club through the years. Upon her retirement, she became part owner of Poor Sports Bar and Grill in Hiawatha.

Tue
24
Aug

Dorothy Thompson

Dorothy Ann Thompson, 82, was born March 4, 1939 in Waukon, the daughter of Henry and Edna (Brink) Thornton. She passed away unexpectedly at her home in Johnston Friday, August 13, 2021. A Celebration of Life service was held Wednesday, August 18 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home in Des Moines with cremation following.

Dorothy loved to travel with her former husband, Al Thompson. They lived in Minnesota for 20 years, before she moved to California and lived there for another 20 years. Dorothy also lived in Arizona and Johnston most recently, and jokingly referred to herself as a “snowbird” as she wintered in Arizona, even when traveling there just from California.

Thu
19
Aug

Marjorie Held

Marjorie M. Held, 97, of Waukon died Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Good Samaritan Society in Waukon. Graveside services will be held Thursday, August 26 at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem Presbyterian Cemetery in rural Postville with Karla Johnson officiating. A celebration of Marjorie’s life will be held at a later date.

Condolences can be sent to Linda Sweeney at 3612 W. 3rd Street, Anacortes, WA, 98221. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Good Samaritan Society in Waukon or Bethlehem Presbyterian Church. Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon is handling the arrangements.

Thu
19
Aug

Mac Greentree

Mac Ellis Greentree, 77, of rural Postville lost his battle with cancer Sunday, August 15, 2021 at home with his loved ones by his side. Memorial services were held Sunday, August 22 at Salem United Church of Christ in rural Waukon with Pastor Sue Klimstra officiating, and burial was in the church cemetery.

Mac Ellis Greentree was born April 30, 1944 in Kenton, OH to Carl and Mary Bell (Ellis) Greentree. When Mac was 14, he and his family moved to Iowa; he loved to tell the story about how his dad answered an ad in the Hoard’s Dairyman magazine for a herdsman job in Oelwein. So, he loaded the whole family into a ’57 Chevy, including Mac’s two brothers, his grandmother, and the family dog. They drove all the way to Iowa in February during the middle of a snow storm.

Wed
18
Aug

John Costello

John Costello, known to his friends as “Coz” and to many of his family as “Twinney,” passed away, at the age of 79, August 18, 2021, surrounded by his family, who he loved dearly. A Celebration of John’s life was held Sunday, August 22 at TJ Hunter’s Banquet Hall in Lansing.

John and his identical twin brother, Tom, were adopted by Irene and John Costello in 1942 where they lived in Chicago, IL with their parents and sister, Patricia. John endured his share of tragedy as a child, losing his father at the age of 11 and his twin brother at 14.

John enlisted in the Army after high school. After serving his country, John married his soulmate, Sharon Zeimet, November 21, 1964. John and Sharon lived in Chicago, IL for five years before moving to Lansing in 1969. John worked at a local gas station fixing cars, pumping gas, and yes, washing windows; something he didn’t do around the house.

Wed
18
Aug

What's Up at the USDA Office?

Upcoming Deadlines/Dates
September 17: Pandemic Livestock Indemnity Program (PLIP)
October 15: Pandemic Assistance for Timber Harvesters and Haulers

USDA Announces Pandemic Assistance for Timber Harvesters, Haulers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing up to $200 million to provide relief to timber harvesting and timber hauling businesses that have experienced losses due to COVID-19 as part of USDA’s Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative. Loggers and truckers can apply for assistance through USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) July 22 through Oct. 15, 2021. The Pandemic Assistance for Timber Harvesters and Haulers program (PATHH) is administered by FSA in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service.

Wed
18
Aug

Iowa female entrepreneurs develop Farmmee, an app that helps farmers

Becky McCrea, Waukee; Cindy Rockwell, Carlisle; and Molly Woodruff, Indianola; are tech industry veterans who work with top Iowa and national firms. They’re also a trio of Iowa female entrepreneurs who have developed Farmmee, an innovative app that connects farmers to farmers when they need it most.

Every farmer knows what it’s like to see a storm on the horizon with acres of crop to harvest before it hits. They also know the time-robbing impacts of breakdowns. Finding help quickly can be hard.

Not anymore. Farmmee (https://www.farmmee.com), solves dilemmas like this and more by quickly connecting farmers with farmers to solve immediate challenges. The app provides a robust collaboration network that lets farmers seek services by other farmers and also lets farmers offer their services to other farmers.

Wed
18
Aug

Letter to the Editor: Full-time ranger keeps Yellow River State Forest safe

To the Editor:

We have been going to Yellow River State Forest for the last 27-plus years. We have seen many, many improvements over the years, especially in the last 19 years since DNR ranger Rylan Retallick has been in charge. Not only does he make sure that the campgrounds are clean and looking nice for campers, but he takes pride in keeping the park safe.

For example, a few years ago we were camping in Creekside Equestrian Campground on Memorial Day weekend when all of a sudden someone started shooting guns. We were not but 100 yards away from where the bullets were hitting. We had kids, adults, dogs and horses taking cover. Talk about scary!

Wed
18
Aug

Family Fun Costume Walk with optional 5K during Waukon Corn Days; Free blood sugar testing and refreshments


VMH Family Fun Costume Run/Walk scheduled for August 21 in Waukon ... Veterans Memorial Hospital will be sponsoring their annual 5K Cardiac Classic Run/Walk Saturday, August 21, in conjunction with the Waukon Corn Days celebration. This year, the event again welcomes a shorter walking route with an optional 5K to offer distances that will please everyone of any age or ability that wishes to participate. Costumes are encouraged for both adults and youth with prizes given to the top costume in both categories. Pictured is a scene from the 2019 successful event. Submitted photo.

Veterans Memorial Hospital will be sponsoring their annual 5K Cardiac Classic Run/Walk Saturday, August 21, in conjunction with the Waukon Corn Days celebration. Again this year, the event welcomes a shorter 1.5 mile walking route with an optional 5K (3.1 mile route) to offer distances that will please everyone of any age or ability that wishes to participate. Costumes are encouraged to be worn at this event again this year, with one adult and youth wining the top costume in both categories.

The event will begin and end at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon at 8 a.m. with registration beginning at 7:15 a.m.

Wed
18
Aug

Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital membership drive now on


Auxiliary of VMH membership drive continues ... The members of the Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital are actively recruiting new and returning members to join them during their annual membership drive going on now. Pictured are many members of the Auxiliary at a recent monthly meeting. The Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital is devoted to providing the hospital and its patients and visitors with many services. The Auxiliary holds annual fundraisers, such as the Women’s Health Day Salad Luncheon, the Pillow-Perk, and the Masquerade sales each fall, plus their annual membership drive each summer. All the money the Auxiliary receives goes to the hospital for equipment. Enrollment forms are available at the main entrance of the hospital. Submitted photo.

The members of the Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital are actively recruiting new and returning members to join them during their annual membership drive.

The Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital is devoted to providing the hospital and its patients and visitors with many services. The Auxiliary also holds annual fundraisers, such as the Women’s Health Day Luncheon each fall, the Pillow-Perk in early November, the Masquerade sales and their annual membership drive each July. All the money the Auxiliary receives goes back to the hospital for equipment.

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