Family

Emily and Brad Streicher of Edgewood announce the birth of their son, Mick Geving Streicher, born November 1, 2024 at Regional Medical Center in Manchester. He weighed 9 lbs. 3 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a sister, Daphne (18 months).

Grandparents are Dave and Gail Prestemon of Waukon, Vicky and Dennis Salow of Colesburg, and Darrel and Lisa Streicher of Edgewood. Great-grandparents are Dick and Marian Geving of Cody, WY.

 Eileen Nordheim of Decorah will be celebrating her 100th birthday February 6. In honor of this milestone birthday, cards and well wishes may be sent to her at Aase Haugen Senior Services, 4 Ohio Street, Decorah, IA 52101.

 Eileen Nordheim of Decorah will be celebrating her 100th birthday February 6. In honor of this milestone birthday, cards and well wishes may be sent to her at Aase Haugen Senior Services, 4 Ohio Street, Decorah, IA 52101.

Troy and Jodi Hovey of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Mavis Mae-Lynn Hovey, born January 11, 2025 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 6 lbs. 9 ozs. and measured 19-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth.

She joins four siblings. They include Skylar (13), Emma (11), Myah (9) and Daytona (6).
 

Joy Hansmeier of Waukon will be celebrating her 90th birthday January 15.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to Evergreen Court, Apt. 110, 25 1st Street SE, Waukon, IA 52172.

Don Hitchins of New Albin will be celebrating his 90th birthday January 15.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 1498 Iowa River Drive, New Albin, IA 52160.

Members of the Waukon Senior High Class of 1965 will celebrate their 60-year reunion Thursday, May 22 at Empty Nest Winery, located at 1352 Apple Road in rural Waukon. The event will begin with a gathering at 10:30 a.m. with brunch at 11 a.m.

Those in the Waukon High School Class of 1965, as well as faculty and staff from that era, are invited to attend. For additional information or to register for the reunion, contact the reunion committee at kcmathis@msn.com.
 

Tasha Tamling and Scott Lechtenberg of Elgin announce the birth of their son, Bram Steele Lechtenberg, born December 30, 2024 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins siblings, Ajalyn Folsom (18), Christian Lechtenberg (8) and Leon Lechtenberg (2).

Cheyenne Decorah Strasser and Trevyn Sanders of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Zion Jo Sanders, born January 4, 2025 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins siblings, Ezra (9), Zane (7) and Royal (6).

Grandparents are Kelly Sanders of Waukon, Robert Bonner of La Crosse, WI, Amanda McCloud of Sparta, WI, and Raliegh Decorah of La Crosse, WI. Great-grandparents are Jim and Dee Von Haden of Tomah, WI and Marilyn Amundson of West Salem, WI.

Don Hitchins of New Albin will be celebrating his 90th birthday January 15. In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 1498 Iowa River Drive, New Albin, IA 52160.