Community News

by Brianne Eilers

The Waukon City Council met in regular session Monday evening, December 1. In addition to the typical project and other agenda items of discussion and action that took place during the meeting, the Council approved the promotion of veteran Waukon police officer Paul Wagner to the position of Assistant Police Chief upon the recommendation of Waukon Police Chief Phil Young.

Changes in health insurance raise many questions for consumers. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering a free online two-hour unbiased, research-based educational workshop for consumers Wednesday, December 10 from 6-8 p.m. The Smart Choice Health Insurance Education program will equip consumers with tools they need to make the best possible decision when choosing health insurance plans for themselves and their families.

Tuesday, November 25, the Waukon Police Department and Allamakee County Sheriff's Office conducted a search of a residence on Second Street NE in Waukon after receiving information about illegal activity. As a result of the search, three 18-year-old males, Noah Dixon, Brennen Frick and Lane Stewart, have been charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Sunday, November 23, the Waukon Police Department, Allamakee County Sheriff’s Office and the Iowa State Patrol conducted a search warrant at 802 First Avenue NW in Waukon. As a result of the search, 37-year-old Teresa A’hearn has been charged with Class D felony Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine) third or subsequent offense and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. In light of circumstances involved in the November 23 search, 56-year-old Roger Hanson was also charged with Interference with Official Acts as a result of the warrant as well.

The Allamakee County Food Shelf in Waukon will add to the hours it will be open during the holiday months of November, December and January. Regular open hours for the Food Shelf of 9 a.m.-1 p.m. will remain in effect, with the facility also being open the additional hours of 3-7 p.m. the following remaining dates: Thursday, December 4; and Thursday, January 8.

The West Side Development Project and Aveka were the topics of greatest discussion during the regular meeting of the Waukon City Council Monday, November 17. Each was discussed at a couple different points within the meeting agenda.

The Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation’s Christmas Fantasy 2014 will be held this coming Friday through Monday, November 14-17 at the Allamakee County Fairgrounds Pavilion in Waukon. The theme will be “Let It Be Christmas.”  In addition to the nearly 70 decorated Christmas trees on display, this year's event will again offer many other social and shopping opportunities.

Plans are being made for the eighth annual Lighted Holiday Parade in downtown Waukon, scheduled for Monday, November 24, beginning at 6 p.m. The event coincides with extended Monday night business hours of Waukon retailers.

The theme for this year’s parade, “Let It Be Christmas,” complements the traditional Christmas Fantasy hosted by Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation each year in Waukon, and will be featured throughout the parade. All entries must be lighted and cannot involve a live version of Santa Claus.

The Waukon Chamber of Commerce is promoting the Third Annual Holiday Merchant Madness Punch Card Promotion. The event is held annually to help promote the benefits of shopping locally as the holiday season approaches.