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Carter and Aubree Fuhrman of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Tatum Lynn Fuhrman, born August 24, 2026 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of her birth.

Grandparents are Nicole and Joseph Irvin, Kathleen and Nathan Black, and Hannah and James Cota, all of Waukon, and Holly and Roger Fuhrman of Shakopee, MN. Great-grandparents are Shirley Colsch of Waukon, Harlan Block of Klemme, Mark and Nancy Reiser of Waukon, Rich and Lajune Cota of Waukon, and Donnie and Linda Sawvell of Monona.

Adam and Morgan Walther of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Otto Brett Walther, born August 31, 2026 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 9 lbs. 4 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a sister, Ella (22 months).

Grandparents are Randy and Kathy Van Ruler of Waukon and Tammy and the late Brett Walther of Harpers Ferry. Great-grandparents are Howard and Dorthy Van Ruler of Waukon, Dale and Joann Meiners of Waukon, Ron Holmlund of Denver, and Robert Walther of Eldora.
 

The Waukon football team opened its home schedule for this season with what is believed to be a bit of history, as the grid Tribe hosted Oelwein Friday, September 4 in non-district play and ended up scoring what is believed to be its highest single-game scoreboard total in program history with an 80-0 victory. Scoring on 11 of its 12 possessions in the ballgame, the Tribe bolted to a 44-0 halftime lead and played its reserves the entire second quarter but continued to execute at a high level that helped the Indians keep up their record-setting scoring pace, despite keeping the ball on the ground for a vast majority of the ballgame.

The Indians are next scheduled to wrap up their non-district schedule this Friday, September 11 at Class 3A West Delaware. The Hawks are coming off a 61-25 home win over another Class 2A District 3 squad, North Fayette Valley, this past Friday, September 4, and also own a season-opening win, 42-7, at Marion.

In its only competition of this past week, the Kee volleyball team opened its dual match, home and Upper Iowa Conference (UIC) schedules when the Lady Hawks hosted Postville Tuesday, September 1. In a back-and-forth battle that extended into four sets and had three of those decided by five points or less, Kee’s girls ended up coming out on the short end of that UIC battle.

The Hawks are next scheduled to host Clayton Ridge Thursday, September 10 before playing in the Kepros Invitational hosted by Crestwood High School Saturday, September 12. Kee will then host South Winneshiek Tuesday, September 15 before playing in the Waukon Invitational Tournament Saturday, September 19.

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The start of the 2026 Eight-Player District 4 schedule for the Kee football team took the Hawks to a place where history has not been on their side against an Easton Valley team that has not allowed the football Hawks to find the win column in their seven match-ups since 2013. Kee’s grid charges put all of that history behind them in their Friday, September 4 District 4 opener, handling an overall young River Hawk squad that has just one senior and two juniors on its roster to score on nine of Kee’s 10 offensive possessions in the contest - and a couple of Easton Valley’s as well, including the Hawks’ first seven series with the ball on the way to a 66-0 triumph.

The Story of God’s Love

“Back-to-school” has happened for most public schools - a joy for parents and a concern for most of the kids. I, too, will be attending continuing education events in October, so I’m reminded that we are never too old to learn something new.

One of the reasons graduation is referred to as “commencement” is because you’re moving on to commence upon the next level of education - whether that means a degree program or just living life in the “real world.”

When it comes to our relationship with God, there will never be a time when you “graduate” with all the knowledge and answers to life’s questions. When young people are Confirmed into membership that doesn’t signal the end of their Christian education, it is to be a “commencement” to the next level of learning and relationship.

To the Editor:

My father, Vic Schwartzhoff of Dorchester, Iowa, ran the General Store there in the 1950s and 1960s, and he had a book on World War II which I would go through many times. I don’t know what it was called, but it was hardback and maybe four inches thick.

Someone borrowed it, and like things go, it wasn’t brought back.

I am just wondering if anyone might have the book laying around and could give me the name and numbers on it so I might be able to find another volume. Please contact me at my email, wpell@myyahoo.com.

Thank you,

Winifred (Schwartzhoff) Pell
 

Dwight “Blackie” Lawson, 84, of Waukon passed away peacefully Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Marshalltown after a long period of declining health. Due to a scheduling conflict his funeral service will now be held graveside at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Waukon at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 12. A celebration of his life will be held at The Old Rossville Store following the funeral. Born March 29, 1942, in Waukon to Howard and Janet “Bub” (Tepesch) Lawson, Dwight was a proud graduate of the Waukon High School Class of 1961. He later attended the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls where he studied Accounting. Throughout his life, Dwight worked mainly as a meatcutter and salesman. After retirement, he spent much of his time helping people fix up their homes, generously putting his skills to work for others. He also gave to his community, volunteering at local food pantries and with the American Red Cross, including hurricane relief efforts in Georgia.

Beth D. Kerndt, 73, of Waukon passed away Saturday, September 5, 2026, at her home in Waukon. She was surrounded by her loving and devoted husband Tom and her children.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, September 12 at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon, with Fr. Philip Agyei officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Waukon. Friends may greet the family from 4-8 p.m. Friday, September 11 at Martin - Grau Funeral Home in Waukon, where there will be a 3:30 p.m. scripture service.

Beth Diane (Lange) Kerndt was born March 10, 1953, at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon, the daughter of Duane and Kathleen (Gordon) Lange. She was raised in the Monona area with her two brothers on her parent’s century farm. Beth graduated from MFL High School in 1971.

April 20, 1996, she married the love of her life, Tom Kerndt, at Giard Methodist Church in Giard. Together they enjoyed many adventures and made many happy memories along the way.