Removal of the bridge deck in preparation for implosion ...Construction crews have been working on removing the steel grate deck from the Black Hawk Bridge since its permanent closure October 20. As evident in the photo above, sparks fly as a cutting torch and steel-cutting saw are used to cut out pieces of... + continue reading
Four NE Iowa ladies honored as Rising Stars Under 40 by 7 Rivers AllianceThe 7 Rivers Alliance, an economic development organization for the tri-state area of the Upper Mississippi Region, held its 10th Annual Rising Stars Under 40 Reception October 20 at the La Crescent Event Center in La Crescent, MN. The Rising Stars... + continue reading
Officer Rostad bringing D.A.R.E. program back to Waukon ...After several decades of absence, the Waukon Police Department has announced that the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program is coming back to Waukon. The department’s new D.A.R.E. officer, Officer Alyssa Rostad (pictured above),... + continue reading
Fill-A-Truck promotion benefits Allamakee County Relief Office ...R.W. Pladsen, Inc. in Waukon recently completed its Fill-A-Truck promotion held annually throughout the month of October to benefit the Allamakee County Relief Office in its efforts to help those less fortunate in the community. Individuals could... + continue reading
Enjoy the “Christmas Vacation” themed 34th Annual Christmas Fantasy to be held this week November 14-17 with new live auction and “Brunch with Santa”The Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation’s Christmas Fantasy 2025 will be held Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, November 14, 15, 16, and 17, at the Allamakee Fairgrounds Pavilion in Waukon. The fun-filled theme will be, “A... + continue reading
Trio of students selected for Opus Honor Choir Festival ...Three local students have been selected to perform in the 39th annual Opus Honor Choir Festival, one of Iowa’s most competitive and prestigious youth choir events. These vocalists were chosen from over 3,000 students statewide who auditioned... + continue reading
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