Coaching tenure for Gene Klinge comes to an end

The coaching tenure of Waukon girls basketball coach Gene Klinge was officially brought to an end this past Monday, March 17 when Klinge submitted his resignation as varsity girls basketball head coach at Waukon High School. The resignation came after Klinge reportedly had learned his contract for the position would not be renewed, a decision the school district has not commented further upon.
The Allamakee Community School District Board of Directors accepted Klinge's resignation at the school board meeting held Monday night, March 17. Dave Herold, Superintendent of Allamakee Community Schools, stated, “Coach Klinge has given our school district 11 great years and we are very appreciative of his leadership and service to our school district. During his tenure, we have been able to sit back and witness one of the greatest Iowa girls coaches at work. There is no doubt that Coach Klinge’s record epitomizes success. Again, we appreciate all of Coach Klinge’s services to the Waukon High School girls basketball program and we wish him all the best.”
Following submission of his resignation, Coach Klinge stated, "I want to thank the community for all of its support through the years, we had a great 11-year run and I am proud of what we accomplished here in that time."
Further reflection on Klinge's basketball coaching career will be published in a future edition of The Standard.