River Valley

Wed
07
Feb

Public invited to NEIA Community Connectors “Flannel Friday” Feb. 9

The Northeast Iowa Community Connectors group is hosting a “Flannel Friday” event this Friday, February 9 from 5-7:30 p.m. at The Landing located at 211 College Drive in Decorah. The event is open to the public, and it is “a pay on your own” evening to connect with people in the local region.

No flannel to wear, no problem; participants can come as they are. Adults of all ages are welcome.

Community Connectors is a newly formed group with a goal of “connecting” northeast Iowa community members through social gatherings to form friendships, make professional connections, and create mentorships. There is no cost to join.

For more information on the NEIA Community Connectors and their upcoming events, follow them on Facebook at facebook.com/NEIACommunityConnectors. To receive updates on future events, email neiacommunityconnectors@gmail.com.
 

Wed
31
Jan

Share stories and memories about the Black Hawk Bridge

With construction underway of the new bridge replacing the historic Black Hawk Bridge at Lansing, The Standard newspaper invites anyone to share their stories, sentiments and memories of the Black Hawk Bridge for printing under the “Span of Memories” column header above. Email those items to news@waukonstandard.com, mail them to The Standard, P.O. Box 286, Waukon, IA 52172, or bring them into The Standard newspaper office located at 15 First Street in Waukon to be considered for publication. Submissions should include the name of the individual submitting the item and their town of current residence for publication, and a telephone number for possible further contact.

Wed
31
Jan

Concrete poured for first bridge footing ...

According to the latest update from the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT), concrete was poured for the first footing of the new Mississippi River bridge at Lansing late last week, as pictured in the surrounding photos from the Iowa DOT. The crew poured 98 cubic yards of concrete for the pier 5 footing. The concrete was poured one, two-cubic yard bucket dump at a time. When the pouring of the concrete was complete, the footing was covered and heated to make sure it cured correctly. The Iowa DOT says that work is also continuing on the east abutment including tying rebar and setting forms to get ready for its concrete. For more information about the bridge project and to sign up to receive project updates via email, visit the website for the project at iowadot.gov/lansingbridge/Home. The project’s Facebook page can be found at https://www.facebook.com/LansingBridge/.

Wed
31
Jan

State of Iowa Treasurer encourages Allamakee County residents to search for missing money on Unclaimed Property Day this Thursday

State of Iowa Treasurer Roby Smith is joining the National Unclaimed Property Day celebration February 1. “Returning money to rightful owners and heirs is what Great Iowa Treasure Hunt is all about,” said Smith. “National Unclaimed Property Day is the perfect opportunity to raise awareness and encourage Iowans to search for their unclaimed treasure. Allamakee County residents have more than $739,000 waiting to be claimed in Great Iowa Treasure Hunt!”

For the celebration, Smith’s office will be announcing names of individuals, businesses and non-profits around Iowa who had unclaimed property reported to Great Iowa Treasure Hunt in 2023. “Join us on Facebook, Instagram and X on February 1 as we highlight names recently reported to the State,” Smith continued. “Even if you’ve checked for your name in the past, check our website again. You never know what might be waiting for you or someone you know!”

Wed
24
Jan

Eastern Allamakee Community School District Board of Directors discusses non-curricular clubs; Superintendent Murray shares thoughts on AEA legislation

by Susan Cantine-Maxson

The Eastern Allamakee Community School District (EACSD) Board of Directors met in its regular monthly session at Kee High School in Lansing Monday, January 15. The meeting was called to order by Bobbie Goetzinger, Board President.

Board members present included Tony Becker, Bobbie Goetzinger, Joe Manning, Melanie Mauss and Arla Wagner. Also in attendance were EACSD Superintendent and Grades 7-12 Principal Dr. Sarah Murray, New Albin Elementary School Principal Donna Thomas and Board Secretary Michele Martin. Visitors included Allison Fitzwater, Nick Hammell, Melissa Hammell, Erin Mettille, Isabelle Mettille, Andrew Kolsrud, Alex Galema, Ian Zahren, Jessica Kurth, Lisa Hermeier, Marian Verdon and reporter Susan Cantine-Maxson.

Wed
24
Jan

Harpers Ferry Youth Ice Fishing Clinic scheduled for February 4 at temporary Lansing location

The Harpers Ferry Youth Ice Fishing Clinic sponsored by the Harpers Ferry Boosters and the Allamakee County Conservation Board will be held Sunday, February 4. Registration for youth ages 15 and under will begin at 11 a.m. and fishing will go until 2 p.m.

Due to low water conditions at Nobles Island Access, the 2024 Harpers Ferry Youth Ice Fisheree will be temporarily moved to Village Creek Boat Access, 389 Lansing Harpers Road, Lansing.

Youth participating in the clinic may use their own equipment, but ice fishing equipment will be available to youth who do not have their own. Food and drink will be available for those participating in the clinic.  Prizes will be awarded to participants in each of three age groups.

Wed
24
Jan

VFW Auxiliary to Post #5981 announces National Anthem Singing Contest open to youth

VFW Auxiliary Gustave F. Kerndt #5981 has announced the VFW Auxiliary’s National Anthem Singing Contest, “Get Excited for the Red, White and Blue!” Local youth in Kindergarten through 12th grades can showcase their talent, display their patriotism and express their creativity while competing for their share of $2,000 in national awards.

Contestants must submit a recorded live unedited video of their solo vocal performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The video must be recorded between July 1, 2023 and March 31, 2024. The student shall state name, age and grade level prior to the vocal performance. The student may sing acapella, with backing tracks or instruments, and in the arrangement and genre of their choice.

Wed
17
Jan

Share Black Hawk Bridge stories and memories

With construction underway of the new bridge replacing the historic Black Hawk Bridge at Lansing, The Standard invites anyone to share their stories, sentiments and memories of the Black Hawk Bridge for printing. Email those items to news@waukonstandard.com or mail them to The Standard, P.O. Box 286, Waukon, IA 52172 to be considered for publication. Include name and town of current residence for publication, and telephone number for possible further contact.
 

Wed
17
Jan

A Tribute to the Black Hawk Bridge


Iconic in Lansing’s history ... Third-generation newspaper owner John Dunlevy stands atop Mt. Hosmer in Lansing with another Lansing area icon, the Black Hawk Bridge, in the background. Martha Dunlevy Peters, the daughter of the late Lansing-area newspaper man, penned the surrounding tribute to the bridge utilizing many thoughts that her father shared with her prior to his passing in December of 2021. Submitted photo.

by Martha Dunlevy Peters

For almost a century, the Black Hawk Bridge has stood the test of time. This unique cantilever through truss structure and its footings cradled deep within the muddy Mississippi riverbed connects Lansing, Iowa to Crawford County, Wisconsin. The bridge is important to Lansing’s past and continues to be a critical gateway to present and future progress.

It was also significant to my late father, John Dunlevy. He appreciated the majesty and direction of the bridge. He never missed a photo opportunity to capture the perfect picture for the front page of the Allamakee Journal. In one of his last conversations with me, he shared many of the thoughts that are weaved into this article. His words are a fitting tribute.

Wed
17
Jan

Effigy Mounds to host January 28 presentation

Effigy Mounds National Monument will be hosting a presentation Sunday, January 28 at 2 p.m. by Dr. Eugene Tesdahl, a professor of history at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. The public is invited to attend. Dr. Tesdahl is a former park ranger at Grand Portage National Monument.

Dr. Tesdahl specializes in Native American history and the colonial borderlands as well as public history and is often found sharing his passion for the park and past with not only park staff and students but also interested audiences throughout the region. Recently, his work has focused on the Driftless region in the Nineteenth Century.

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