After meeting in a closed session at 7 p.m. to discuss strategy in matters currently in litigation, the Lansing City Council began its regular session at 7:20 p.m. Monday, March 6.
City Clerk Katie Becker presented information related to an investment policy, proposed Resolution No. 890. In compliance with Iowa statutes, the Resolution establishes processes and procedures related to investments. The Council approved the Resolution.
Northeast Iowa RSVP volunteers will be providing electronic income tax filing for low to middle income taxpayers (any age) and those over age 60. The service will be offered at the Waukon Extension Office through the VITA program. Call 563-568-6345 for an appointment in Waukon.
In Postville, the services will be provided through the AARP program at the Postville Public Library. To schedule an appointment in Postville, call 563-277-5186.
For more information about the RSVP volunteer program, contact Kathy or Kim at 563-277-5181 or toll free at 1-877-806-0623.
In observance of the community of Lansing’s Sesquicentennial 150th birthday being celebrated this year, Meehan Memorial Lansing Public Library has put together monthly programs, and more, regarding the history and exploration of Lansing. Some of those programs will address the fur trade, the river, mining, how the community grew from the lumber mills, to grain elevators, to mercantile, manufacturing, tourism, along with the people, their heritage and their livelihood.
To start the year off, “Coffees with Lansing’s Elders: Talking about how we got to where we are” will be held Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. in March (March 11, 18 and 25) at the library. Everyone is welcome to come join the roundtable, participate or just listen in.
Veterans Memorial Hospital has announced that calendar year 2016 set a new record of 166 newborn deliveries at the hospital - the most in nearly 30 years. The number of deliveries has continually increased since the hospital’s renovation project in 2000. Since then, these suites have undergone more changes including a new waiting room, early labor room, and new labor tub room and have all been redecorated with new décor and furnishings. However, with this continued growth in deliveries, the hospital has announced the maternity services department will soon be expanded in yet another renovation project. Submitted photo.
Veterans Memorial Hospital staff is happy to announce that during calendar year 2016 the hospital experienced 166 newborn deliveries, a record number in the last nearly 30 years. The next closest year was 2014, which saw a record 148 deliveries, beating the 2013 record of 135 deliveries.
“We are very excited to see this growing interest each year in our Maternity Services at Veterans Memorial Hospital,” states Mike Myers, Hospital Administrator. “Our staff is proud of our facility and services which offer a very private and personal approach to labor and delivery. They go the extra mile to be sure our moms and families have the best experience possible, making it all very memorable.”
Interested in learning tips on how to lead a healthier lifestyle? Join Dr. Nicole Barbee and Jenny Stegen, PA from Gunderson Lutheran Waukon Clinic for a workshop on becoming aware of and making conscious choices toward a more balanced and healthy lifestyle.
Participants will also have the opportunity to participate in the Blood Pressure Clinic being offered by Veterans Memorial Community & Home Care staff. The workshop is free to all community members and participants will have the chance to win a door prize.
The workshop will take place Tuesday, March 21 at 3:30 p.m. The workshops will be hosted at TASC, Inc., 2213 Mt. Olivet Rd NW, Waukon. Register in advance by calling TASC, Inc at 563-568-4060 or by emailing Jenny Cole at jennycole@tascinc.org.
The local Grief Support Group will hold its monthly meeting at Veterans Memorial Hospital Wednesday, March 8 at 2 p.m. This informal meeting is open to anyone suffering from any type of loss, whether it be death, divorce, illness or some other grief.
Feel free to attend and bring a friend. This grief support group meets the second Wednesday of each month at Veterans Memorial Hospital.
The Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital will be holding its monthly Euchre Marathon for all individuals of the community interested Thursday, March 16. Men and women are welcome to attend, even if not an Auxiliary member. The Euchre marathons are held the third Thursday of each month at the Senior Citizens Room located in the Waukon Wellness Center.
The Auxiliary’s Euchre Marathons begin at 11:30 a.m. with dinner, if desired. Call Northland Agency on Aging at 877-838-8077 to eat dinner. Card playing will follow at 12:30 p.m. until approximately 2:30 p.m. Anyone wishing to stay and play cards following the Senior Citizens meal is more than welcome to do so. Proceeds go towards the Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital. Prizes will be awarded.
Anyone interested in attending, but preferring to play Bridge is also welcome to join in. It is asked that they come with their table of four players, however.
The Veterans Memorial Hospital Diabetes Support Group will hold its next meeting Thursday, March 16 at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held at Veterans Memorial Hospital in the Large Conference Room, located on the lower level of the hospital.
This diabetes class is open to everyone who has diabetes or has a friend or loved one with diabetes. For more information on the Diabetes Support Group, call Teresa Myers, RN, C.D.E., Diabetes Educator, or Angie Mettille, RN, at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon at 563-568-3411.
Veterans Memorial Hospital will begin the next Prepared Childbirth Education classes (formerly called Lamaze) Monday, April 10, and that class will continue for two more consecutive Monday evenings beginning at 6 p.m. in the Large Conference Room.
The Prepared Childbirth Education classes at Veterans Memorial Hospital are offered in three sessions that allow the expectant parents to choose which topics they wish to learn more on. They may choose to attend one, two or all three sessions. Session 1 covers labor, delivery and the postpartum period following delivery; Session 2 includes relaxation, breathing and pain management; and Session 3 covers infant care. Tours of the OB Department are available with each session as well.
Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon will sponsor a Babysitting Seminar Saturday, March 25, from 8:30 a.m.- 12 Noon. The class will be held in the Large Conference Room located on the lower level of Veterans Memorial Hospital.
Intended participants are individuals 10 years of age and older who are responsible for their own care after school until their parents come home from work, and individuals who care for other children in or outside of their own home. Girls are not the sole babysitters in today’s society. Boys are also welcome and encouraged to attend.
Topics to be covered include fire and personal safety, accident prevention and emergency actions, nutritious snacks and basic care of children.
