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Memorials were received by the Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation in memory of Marian Hesla by Cindy Barness, James and Rebecca Beardmore, Wendy Bucheit, Robbie and Brenda Burrett, Mike and Cindy Gibbs, Don and DiAnne Haler, Rudolph Hesla, Mary Lou and Wayne Leidahl, Richard and Joan Leiran, Dave and Karen Mathis, James and Janice Pfiffner, S.L. Ronan, Wayne and Nona Sawyer, Joan and Scott Schmidt, Lillian Schmieden, Chuck and Lois Votsmier, Terry and Laurie Welch, Bill, Jim, Jane, and John Withers and families, as well as an anonymous donation.

Memorials were also received in memory of Louise Ellingson by Ann Klees; in memory of Harvey Estebo by Trish and Corey Shelton; in memory of Irv Fosaaen by Kathy and Tom Swan; and in memory of Ruby Herman by Betty Irons, Ann Klees, Eunice Kolsrud and Beth and Bill Shafer.

A donation was also received by the Foundation in honor of Cathy Jurgen’s birthday by Joan Bieber.

Gary and Alice (Baumgartner) Bulman of Lansing will be celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary Saturday, August 29 at Empty Nest Winery in rural Waukon with an open house from 1-4 p.m. The celebration will be hosted by their children Cindy, Gary, Greg and Clark.

The couple married August 26, 1956, at Salem United Church of Christ, Ludlow.

For those not attending the celebration, cards and well wishes may be sent to: 908 Goldfinch Drive, Lansing, IA 52151.
 

Kee High School and St. George 1967 graduates can mark their calendars for the 60-Year Class Reunion to take place September 19, 2027. The Reunion Committee has set that date with TJ Hunters in Lansing as the location for the 60-Year Class Reunion in 2027.
 

Kyle and Maleaha DeVary of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Bentley Shaw DeVary, born August 10, 2026 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. 

He weighed 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and measured 20-1/2 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins sisters, Triniti DeVary (4) and Aspen DeVary (8).

Grandparents are Teletha and Scooter Joyner of Waukon and Donna Dickson of Boscobel, WI. Darlene Johnson of Waukon is a great-grandparent.

To the Editor:

Affordability: A big word for a very important concept: Can I afford these items?

In April 2025, President Trump announced his tariffs and I thought, “Whoa. Tariffs will increase the prices to the consumers!” When I went to the grocery store in Waukon, I kept my receipt.  When cleaning my billfold, I found the receipt dated 4/8/2025.

I compared some of the prices in April 2025 to prices for the same items last week - in Waukon at the same grocery store.

Hamburger was 2.99/pound. Now $5.49. Increase of $2.50 or 84% higher.
Decaf coffee was $8.98. Now $12.99. Increase of $4.00 or 45% higher.
Regular coffee was $9.98. Now $14.98. Increase of $5.00 or 50% higher.
Chocolate chips were $3.99. Now $6.39. Increase of $2.40 or 60% higher.
And gas in Waukon was $2.89/gallon. Now $3.89. Increase of $1.00 or 35% higher.

Jodie A. Manning, 52, of Waukon passed unexpectedly Monday, August 10, 2026, at University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics in Madison, WI, with her loved ones by her side. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, August 22 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Zion United Church of Christ fellowship hall in Waukon. Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon is assisting the family.

Jodie Ann Manning was born January 28, 1974, in Waukon to James and Julie Halverson. Jodie grew up on the farm, where she was always by her dad’s side, helping out and soaking up everything he taught her. She carried those lessons with her into adulthood, always finding a house project to take on with the skills she learned from him.

Jodie dedicated her entire career to nursing, working hard throughout her life to care for others while at Good Sam and Northgate in Waukon, treating every resident and coworker as if they were her own family.

A Wausau, WI man pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Madison, WI in early June to wire fraud and money laundering, according to Chadwick M. Elgersma,  United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin. Stanley Pophal, age 64, of Wausau, WI, pleaded guilty to defrauding investors out of $14.25 million and using investor funds to fund his lifestyle, and it was an initial investment meeting staged in February 2025 in Allamakee County by State of Iowa officials that started the wheels in motion toward Pophal’s eventual arrest and his entering of a guilty plea on those federal charges.

Two young ladies are pictured trying their luck in the Youth Fishing Tournament held along the riverfront Saturday morning as part of the 2026 Lansing Fish Days celebration that took place this past weekend, Friday-Sunday, August 7-9. Despite stormy weather challenges that arose several times throughout the weekend, the annual event featured a variety of great opportunities to catch some fun and good times. Photo by Julie Berg-Raymond, with more of her photos of this year’s celebration printed on Pages 12-13 inside this week’s edition of the Standard and available at the Photos link on this webpage.

Pick up the Wednesday, August 12, 2026 print edition of The Standard or subscribe to our e-edition or print edition by clicking here.

The Lansing man facing seven different charges in connection with a May 17 incident that ultimately involved a high speed chase and exchanging gun fire with an Allamakee County Sheriff’s Deputy has been declared competent to stand trial and will do so October 7 of this year, according to documents filed in Allamakee County District Court. Andrew Wayne Weber of Lansing faces charges of Attempted Murder of a Peace Officer, Kidnapping in the Second Degree, Domestic Abuse Assault, Assault Causing Bodily Injury, Eluding, Use of a Dangerous Weapon in the Commission of a Crime, and Carrying Dangerous Weapons.

The evening of Sunday, May 17, the Allamakee County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from the residence at 330 Dodge Street in Lansing. It was reported that a male subject, alleged to be Weber, was assaulting a female in the residence.

Waukon Corn Days is a celebration of agricultural heritage and community, and has a long-standing history in Waukon extending back to what some may remember as “Threshing Days”. The Waukon Chamber of Commerce looks forward to hosting the annual celebration again in 2026 with events starting Friday, August 14 and continuing into Saturday, August 15. This event also encourages local shopping with Waukon “Crazy Days” specials, discounts and deals available at local retailers (see Page 28 in this week’s edition of The Standard). West Street SW, between Main Street and First Avenue SW, will be closing at 12 Noon Friday, August 14 for preparation and hosting of the event.