by Joe Moses
The Prairie Steamers Car Club made an appearance in Allamakee County during the group's steam car cruise that was held Monday, September 12 through Friday, September 16. A total of 18 steam cars were involved in this event that traversed through Iowa and Wisconsin throughout... + continue reading
A bit of history traveled through Allamakee County Tuesday, September 13, as the Prairie Steamers Car Club toured through Harpers Ferry and Waukon on the way to Decorah as part of a weeklong steam car cruise last week based out of Prairie du Chien, WI. Vintage vehicles from the early 1900s, such as those pictured, made a stop at the Old East Paint Creek Lutheran Church in rural Waterville to fill up with water in order to continue their journey. Some of the vehicles were transported in from as far away as Maine, New Hampshire, Texas and California to take part in the cruise. Standard photos by Joe Moses.
Highway 76 closed by early Tuesday morning rock slide ...
Tickets still remain for the 12th annual Veterans Memorial Hospital and Elliott Jewelers Women’s Health Day being held Tuesday, September 27 at the Waukon Banquet Center. All those purchasing a ticket for the event will be entered into a drawing to win this Ladies’ 14kt white gold infinity style pendant containing one .15 round brilliant diamond and .10 total weight round brilliant accent diamonds, equaling 1/4 carat total weight; on an 18” box chain, weighing 2.3 grams (retail value $1,050) compliments of Elliott Jewelers of Waukon. In addition, many more door prizes will be given away at the event. Submitted photo.
Kee High School Homecoming Royalty ...
The Driftless Area Big Pumpkin Contest is scheduled to take place this Saturday, September 24 in Lansing as part of Lansing’s Harvest Fest. The contest has moved to Lansing after being hosted by TASC, Inc. in Waukon for the past several years. Submitted photo.
