Community News

Robey Memorial Library in Waukon is hosting a Matinee Movie series the second Saturday of both January and February, both beginning at 1:30 p.m. Viewers are invited to bring their own movie snacks.

Saturday, January 11 at 1:30 p.m. the library will show “They Shall Not Grow Old.” On the centenary of the end of the First World War, Academy Award® winner Peter Jackson (The Lord of the Rings trilogy) presents new work showing the Great War as never seen. Using state of the art technology to restore original archival footage that’s more than 100 years old, Jackson brings to life the people who can best tell this story: the men who were there. (Rated R)

by Joe Moses

The Allamakee County Board of Supervisors met in regular session Monday, December 23 to address a full agenda of items including review of the Workers Compensation dividend, the Annual Weed Commissioner’s Report and discussion of the County’s First Amendment documents and Restricted Areas policy.

During Public Comment, Executive Director Val Reinke with Allamakee County Economic Development (ACED) discussed attending the 6 p.m. showing of The Foursome documentary Tuesday, December 17 at the Town Theater in Waukon. Reinke indicated that The Foursome showings were well attended with the documentary under consideration to be included in the Oneota Film Festival. Reinke discussed that over 40 individuals were in attendance at the “All In Allamakee” Comprehensive Plan meeting that took place December 17 at the Waukon Wellness Center with valuable discussion taking place and feedback being provided.

Main Street Lansing held a ribbon cutting and First Dollar visit for The Good Life Gallery and Frame Shop, located at 249 Main Street in Lansing and under the ownership of Michael Kolsrud and Lesya Ryzhenkova. The Good Life offers hand-beaded art, framed paintings and photographs, and custom framing. Visitors will also have the chance to experience Ukrainian culture every time they visit. The Good Life strives to help people preserve their memories for the future, which is embodied by their slogan: “Live It, Love It, Frame It”. Pictured above at the ribbon cutting event are, left to right: Main Street Lansing representatives Andy Kelleher and Jana Schoh, The Good Life owners Michael Kolsrud and Lesya Ryzhenkova, and Main Street Lansing representative Maryann Baldwin. Submitted photos.
 

Robey Memorial Library in Waukon is hosting a free showing of Batkid Begins (Rated PG) Thursday, December 26 at 5:30 p.m. in the library’s lower level Community Room. A five-year-old cancer patient gets to be Batman’s sidekick thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. His superheroic day quickly becomes a global phenomenon. Viewers are welcome to bring their own movie snacks. Contact Robey Memorial Library for more information at 563-568-4424, robeymemorial@waukon.lib.ia.us or www.waukon.lib.ia.us. Submitted image.
 

The holidays are a time for caring and sharing, which is why the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is partnering with local law agencies, such as the Waukon Police Department, to share the message about the dangers of drunk driving. This holiday season, from December 13, 2019 through January 1, 2020, law enforcement will participate in the high-visibility national enforcement campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

During this period, local law enforcement will show zero tolerance for drunk driving. Increased state and national messages about the dangers of driving impaired, coupled with enforcement and increased officers on the road, aim to drastically reduce drunk driving on this nation’s roadways.

by Carly Palmer, Waukon High School Little Switzerland FFA Chapter Reporter

October 29 through November 2, 12 members of the Waukon High School Little Switzerland FFA Chapter traveled to Indianapolis, IN for the 92nd National FFA Convention and Expo. During their time at National Convention, members explore the Expo, attended sessions and workshops, went on industry tours, attended concerts and much more.

This year, chapter members had the chance to participate in three tours, The Farm at Prophetstown in West Lafayette, IN, Wea Creek Orchard in Lafayette, IN and Kinze Manufacturing Inc. in Williamsburg. On the way to Indianapolis, members stopped at Kinze Manufacturing where they were able to tour the factory where the Kinze equipment is built as well as visit the company’s Innovation Center.

The Iowa 4-H Youth Development Program provides opportunities for youth to develop skills that they can use now and throughout their lives. Iowa 4-H builds upon a century of experience as it fosters positive youth development that is based on the needs and strengths of youth, their families and communities. With the Allamakee County 4-H/FFA Beef Weigh-In scheduled for December 21, youth are working to select their beef projects for the 2020 Allamakee County Fair. A total of 48 youth and parents recently participated in a Beef Workshop, pictured above, to learn more about the project area. The workshop was held Tuesday, December 3 at NEIA Sales Commission. The goal of the event was to provide exhibitors education on beef selection, nutrition, daily care and management. Tracy Coffland with Purina and Master Professor of Stock Show University presented on these topics.

by Joe Moses

The Waukon City Council met in regular session Monday, December 16 to address a full agenda of items. A special closed session relating to the Mayo Clinic location in Waukon was held prior to the regular session.

The regular session meeting agenda was approved with the removal of the Public Hearing relating to a police officer post-termination hearing (per Iowa Code Section 372.15). There was no Public Comment and the meeting moved into Departmental Reports.

Join Wavelength Productions for the premiere of THE FOURSOME, a short documentary film set in Waukon. The 30-minute film tells the story of four friends playing together in the same golf tournament at the Waukon Golf and Country Club for 50 years. A film about friendship, golf and potato salad, THE FOURSOME stars Waukon resident Bob Rotach (third from left in above photo) and his friends, left to right, Darrel Collins of La Crescent, MN and Gary Peterson and Herb Collins of McGregor. THE FOURSOME will be playing at the Town Theater on Main Street in Waukon Tuesday, December 17 at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Both screenings are free and those attending can RSVP at https://bit.ly/2pTpO85. For more information, see the advertisement in the December 11, 2019 print edition and e-edition of The Standard on Page 13A or contact taylor@wavelengthproductions.com or at 314-610-0475. Submitted photo.
 

The Lansing Tractor & Truck Pull and the Big Horse Power & Pride Truck Show held each year in conjunction with the annual Lansing Fish Days festivities have involved a great deal more than just a display of power and pride for entertainment and prizewinnings each of the last two summers. A special event held during that tractor and truck pull each of the last two years has helped event organizers raise more than $15,000 to assist a pair of area families who each have children experiencing extensive medical treatments and expenses.

“Like other sporting events, pullers become part of a family,” shared organizers of the Lansing Tractor & Truck Pull. “The competition is great and the camaraderie is even greater.”