Angela Lager, 91, passed away peacefully February 6, 2026 at the Golden Horizons in Worthington, MN. She was comforted and supported by her longtime friend, Wayne Scholtes. Angela donated her body to the University of Minnesota. There will be no visitation or services at this time.
A full obituary will appear in the February 18 edition of The Standard. You can subscribe to The Standard's print edition or e-edition by clicking here.
Walter Kurth, Jr. passed away Wednesday morning, February 11, 2026, at his granddaughter Emily (Clay) Rathbone’s home, where they cared for him the last several days of his life. Visitation will be held from 3-7 p.m. Sunday, February 15 at Iron Ridge Church (512 9th Street SW, Waukon). A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, February 16 at 11 a.m. at Iron Ridge Church, officiated by Bryan Mincks. Memorials may be directed to Deb Funk at 28402 Hemlock Road, Elkader, IA 52043, and Dave Kurth at 420 Columbus Street, Arlington, IA 50606.
A full obituary will appear in the February 18 edition of The Standard. You can subscribe to The Standard's print edition or e-edition by clicking here.
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Deadlines/Dates
February 12: County Committee Meeting - Count Election Ballots
February 16: President’s Day - Office Closed
February 26: Deadline to apply for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program
March 2: Deadline to apply for 2025 Livestock Indemnity Program
Retirement
After 26 years of dedication, hard work, and countless contributions, Linda Winkie is hanging up her work hat and stepping into a well-deserved retirement! To celebrate this exciting new chapter, we’re hosting a card shower in her honor. Instead of a big party, we’re inviting friends, family, and colleagues to send cards filled with warm wishes, fond memories, and words of encouragement for her adventures ahead.
Send cards to:
Linda Winkie
770 11th Ave SW
Waukon, IA 52172
Every American now faces a clear choice: upholding democracy and freedom under our 250-year-old U.S. Constitution or succumbing to an authoritarianism characterized by a loss of individual freedoms and a white Christian nationalist agenda. It is my hope that clear-minded Republicans, Democrats, and Independents alike will join together to oppose this direct attack by the current federal government on the people of the United States.
Furthermore, we must commit to working collectively to repair the deep damages inflicted by this administration as we look ahead toward a more just and peaceful future.
The choice is yours, America: Democracy or Dictatorship. For the love of all things good, please make the right choice.
The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) provided a recent update on the progress of the bridge replacement project over the Mississippi River at Lansing, making note of visible changes in both the new bridge construction as well as continued dismantling and demolition of remnants of the former Black Hawk Bridge.
Wartburg College Associate Professor of Science Education Michael Bechtel was once again among an elite group of educators selected to partner with a research astronomer to conduct a yearlong research project as part of the NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)/IPAC (Infrared Processing and Analysis Center at California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, CA) Teacher Archive Research Program. Bechtel is a 1989 graduate of Waukon High School and the son of Sherry and the late Dean Bechtel of rural Monona.
Bechtel, who was first selected for this honor in 2019, will work with program director and researcher Luisa Rebull and educators from New Hampshire, Texas, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Wartburg students Ashlyn Scharr, Abra Freeman and Angela Bettess will join him on the project.
Honored as Master Pork Partner ... Troy Peterson, agronomist with Waukon Feed Ranch, was named a 2025 Master Pork Partner by the Iowa Pork Producers Association. He is pictured at right above as he receives his award from Iowa Pork Producers Association President Aaron Juergens at the Iowa Pork Congress Awards Luncheon held January 20 in Des Moines. Submitted photo.
The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) has announced that Troy Peterson of Waukon Feed Ranch has been honored as a 2025 Master Pork Partner Awardee. The award winners embody the diversity of Iowa’s pig farms and the dedicated individuals who support pork producers. Nominated by peers and neighbors, these honorees reflect the strength and collaboration within the pork industry.
Throughout his career, Peterson has been a steady and trusted resource for pork producers across Iowa. In his role with Waukon Feed Ranch, he leads agronomy sales and manure management planning for hundreds of farms. His work helps producers maximize the value of manure while protecting water quality, maintaining compliance, and strengthening the long-term sustainability of swine and crop production.
Allamakee Community School District receives PIE Award from State Auditor ... State of Iowa Auditor Rob Sand (center in above photo holding a pumpkin pie) distributed a PIE (Public Innovations and Efficiencies) Award to the Allamakee Community School District Thursday, January 29 for being one of the Best Performing Class 3A community school districts in regard to efficiencies and innovations that were implemented and resulted in a variety of cost-saving measures for the school district during the year 2025. Pictured above at that award presentation are, left to right, Waukon High School Principal Jen Garin, Allamakee Community School District Board of Education member Beth Shafer, Allamakee Community School District Superintendent Jay Mathis, State of Iowa Auditor Rob Sand, and Allamakee Community School District Board of Education members John Palmer and Jesse Delaney. Standard photo by Joe Moses.
ACSD recognized as one of best Class 3A school districts in implementing cost-saving innovations, efficiencies
State of Iowa Auditor Rob Sand launched his 2026 Public Innovations and Efficiencies (PIE) awards tour Thursday, January 29, hand-delivering pies and certificates to four winners in northeast Iowa. Among those winners was the Allamakee Community School District, which shared the honor of Best Performing Class 3A Community School District with South Tama and Okoboji Community School Districts.
The Allamakee County Board of Supervisors met in regular session Monday, February 9 to address a full agenda of matters including the consideration of bridge replacement and bridge repair bids, discussion and consideration of opening the Secondary Roads Department Collective Bargaining Agreement and the consideration of updating the County Zoning Map. The meeting was called to order by Board of Supervisors Chairperson Tom Clark with Supervisors Dan Byrnes and Dennis Keatley present.
General admission seating and reserved tables available for annual showcase event
The Music Department in the Allamakee Community School District will be hosting its 17th annual Pops Concert Friday, February 27 at the Waukon Middle School gymnasium. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with concert time scheduled for 7 p.m.
The Pops Concert is an annual fundraising event sponsored by the Allamakee Music Boosters, and it features high energy musical numbers from the 1950s through today. Groups performing will include the high school and middle school choirs, high school and middle school jazz bands, drumline, featured soloists, song and dance skits, and emcees. The Pops Concert continues to feature new musical talents each year and has become a must-see event for the Waukon community.
