The Kee High School Post Prom Committee will host Bingo Sunday, December 3 in the Kee High School cafeteria in Lansing. Games will start at 4 p.m., with doors opening at 3:30 p.m.
Participants can bring a food item to be donated to the Allamakee County Food Shelf and play an extra Bingo card free. All players will be eligible for door prizes. Proceeds will be used to fund Post Prom prizes and entertainment in the spring.
Many people want to give back to the community but may not have a lot of time to volunteer. In only about an hour, volunteer blood donors can help save lives and feel instant gratification.
The community is invited to give back and help save lives by donating blood Wednesday, November 22 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Kee High School, located at 569 Center Street, Lansing.
Blood is a perishable product that can only come from generous volunteers. By donating blood, individuals can make a difference in the lives of patients in their community and throughout the nation.
To make an appointment or to learn more, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Completion of a RapidPass online health history questionnaire found at redcrossblood.org/rapidpass is encouraged to help speed up the donation process.
Semifinals celebration ... The Waukon football team and its fans celebrate the Indians’ 36-19 victory over top-ranked and defending Class 2A State Champion Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley in the semifinals round of the Class 2A State Play-Offs Saturday, November 11 at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. The victory advances the Indians on to the Class 2A State Championship game for the second time in school history, the other being the 2013 season when the Indians finished as the Class 2A State Runner-Up to Carroll Kuemper. The Indians will now square off against the Williamsburg Raiders, who recorded a 28-14 semfinals victory over the Indians’ Class 2A District 4 colleague, Union of La Porte City, and who enter the State Championship game with a 10-2 season record. The two teams will square off this Friday, November 17 at 2 p.m. at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. View and find out how to purchase this photo and many more by clicking on the Photo Galleries link on this website.
Indians will match up with wild card Williamsburg in Class 2A title tilt this Friday
The Waukon football team was looking for its second trip to the Class 2A State Championship game in school history when it took the field Saturday, November 11 in its State Play-Offs semifinals contest at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, but had to go through a top-ranked Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley team looking to get back to that same stage for a second consecutive year after winning last year’s Class 2A title.
Two-time trophy winnings include State Championship and Runner-Up finishes ... Members of the Waukon Indian cheerleading squad display the trophies and medals they won at the Iowa Cheerleading Coaches’ Association State Championships held Saturday, November 4 in the Jacobson Exhibition Center at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. The Indians won the Class 2A Division in the Stunt Group (left trophy) and finished as the Class 2A Runner-Up in the Timeout Division (right trophy). Pictured above are: Left to right - Front row: Freshman Allie Bieber, senior Jasmyn Enyart, junior Harli Holzwarth, senior Ayonna McKithen. Back row: Coach Amy Bieber, junior Michaela Dehli, junior Taya Duehr, freshman Hally Holzwarth. Submitted photo.
The Waukon Indian spirit is alive and well - very well, in fact, as the spreaders of that spirit, the Waukon Indian cheerleading team, proved to be among the best in the state of Iowa after claiming both a State Championship and a State Runner-Up finish in certain competitions at the 2017 Iowa Cheerleading Coaches’ Association State Championships held Saturday, November 4 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. The Waukon cheer squad claimed that State Championship in the Class 2A Stunt Group competition among nine squads, with its runner-up finish coming in the Class 2A Time Out competition out of 12 participating squads.
The Waukon Wellness Center will be holding its Fourth Annual “Turkey Trot” 5K Run/Walk and 8K Run Thanksgiving Day, November 23 at 8 a.m., beginning and ending at the Waukon Wellness Center. The Center is located directly across from Waukon High School at 1220 Third Avenue NW.
All runners and walkers are welcome to join in this traditional pre-feast workout. The event is being held in conjunction with Waukon Wellness Center’s 10-year anniversary celebration this year.
Registration forms for the 5K/8K are available at the Waukon Wellness Center or online at www.waukonwellness.com. Online registration is also available at https://waukon.recdesk.com/Community/Member/Login. For additional information, contact the Waukon Wellness Center at 563-568-0074.
Jeannette “Jeannie” E. Hegeman, 76, of Waukon died Monday, November 6, 2017 at Good Samaritan Center in Waukon. Funeral services were held Thursday, November 9 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon, with Fr. Mark Osterhaus officiating. Burial was at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Waukon.
Jeannette Elizabeth Hegeman was born November 29, 1940 in Waukon, the daughter of Donald and Betty (Blake) Hegeman. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Patrick Catholic Church and graduated from St. Patrick High School. Jeannie received her nursing degree in 1975 and worked in Waterloo as a psychiatric nurse. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and was very involved with politics. Jeannie enjoyed working in her garden, bird watching from her back porch, and collecting antiques.
Darlene H. Winkie, 81, of rural Postville died Sunday, November 12, 2017 at her home. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 17 at 11 a.m. at Frankville Presbyterian Church in Frankville, with Karla Johnson officiating. Burial will be at Salem Cemetery, rural Waukon. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, November 16 at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon.
Darlene Helen Winkie was born May 8, 1936 in Waukon, the daughter of Arthur E. and Edna M. (Grotegut) Flage. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion United Church of Christ in Waukon and graduated from Waukon High School in 1954.
Leon Roy Clark went home to be with the Lord peacefully from his home in Hopkins, MN Monday, November 6, 2017 at age 78 after many successive complications as a result of a fall in 2011. Memorial service will be held Thursday, November 16 at 2 p.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service at Fourth Baptist Church, 900 Forestview Lane North in Plymouth, MN. Lunch will follow. Interment will be at 1 p.m. Friday, November 17 at Spring Valley Cemetery in Spring Valley, MN. Memorials may be given to donor's choice.
Leon was born August 27, 1939 to Ralph John Clark and Evelyn Lillian (Howe) Clark in Fillmore County in Minnesota on the farm where his parents lived at the end of the Great Depression. Leon attended country school during his early years and then graduated in 1957 from Chatfield High School in Chatfield, MN. From there he attended DeVry for two years in Chicago, IL.
Margaret Lorraine Cummings Kolsrud, 89, of Waukon died Monday, November 13, 2017 at Good Samaritan Center in Waukon. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 18 at 11 a.m. at East Paint Creek Synod Lutheran Church in rural Waterville, with Rev. Ronald Pederson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call one hour before services at the church Saturday.
Martin Funeral Home in Waukon is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.martinfunerals.com.
The Waukon football team jumped out to a 12-0 first quarter lead and held off an early third quarter charge from defending Class 2A State Champion Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley to post a 36-19 State Semifinals victory over the Nighthawks Saturday, November 11 at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. That win advances the Indians to the Class 2A State Championship game for the second time in school history, where they will face Williamsburg, another team that spent some time ranked number-one during this season and a 28-14 semifinals winner over the Indians' fellow Class 2A District 4 colleague, Union. Kick-off is scheduled for 2:06 p.m.
