Don and Mary Meyer and Jeremy and Lana Troendle, all of Waukon, announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their children, Thea Meyer and Austin Troendle, both of Waukon. The couple will exchange vows Saturday, May 7, 2022 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon.
The bride-to-be is a 2015 graduate of Waukon High School and a 2018 graduate of Upper Iowa University in Fayette with her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She is a first grade teacher at St. Patrick School in Waukon.
The groom-to-be is a 2013 graduate of Waukon High School and a 2017 graduate of Coe College in Cedar Rapids with Bachelor’s degrees in Athletic Training and Strength & Conditioning. He also earned his Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from Clarke University in Dubuque in 2020. He is a physical therapist/athletic trainer at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon.
Amber and Andrew Sandvick of Navarre, FL announce the birth of their daughter, Emma Rose Sandvick, born March 27, 2022 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, FL. She weighed 8 lbs. 14 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings, Oliver (4) and Ivy (2).
Grandparents are Dean and Mary Jackson of Waukon, John and Mollie Wetherill of Norwalk, OH and Jerry and Karen Sandvick of Navarre, FL. Edith Johnson of Spring Grove, MN is a great-grandparent.
Seth and Brittany Bulman of Dorchester announce the birth of their daughter, Hayden Marie Bulman, born April 17, 2022 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 10 lbs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins sisters, Hailey Grace (5) and Harper Ann (2).
Grandparents are Don and Deb Burrichter of New Albin and David and Connie Bulman of Dorchester. Great-grandparents are Harriet Instefjord of Verona, WI, Grace Bulman of Eitzen, MN, Marylou Burrichter of Eitzen, MN, and Dale and Elaine Reiser of Dorchester.
Charles and Tristin Hennessey of Monona announce the birth of their daughter, Leighton Jo Hennessey, born April 16, 2022 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 5 ozs. at the time of her birth. She joins a sister, Lorelai (2).
Upcoming Deadlines/Dates
April 29: Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program
May 15 – August 1: Primary Nesting Season
July 15: Spring Crop Reporting
Five Facts About the United States Drought Monitor
This is likely no surprise to you, but drought persists across the western U.S. and is intensifying in some areas. No geographic area is immune to the potential of drought at any given time. The U.S. Drought Monitor provides a weekly drought assessment, and it plays an important role in USDA programs that help farmers and ranchers recover from drought.
Topics will include an agricultural economy outlook, weather and its impact and rising input costs
Record high commodity prices, crop inputs and land values are topics that will drive discussion at the 94th annual Soil Management and Land Valuation Conference, May 18 in Ames.
The average acre of Iowa farmland increased nearly 30% last year, according to results of the Iowa State University Land Value Survey, released in November. Many variables continue to change in today’s agricultural landscape and will be part of the discussion.
This year’s conference will be offered in person at Iowa State University’s Scheman Building from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., as well as virtually via Zoom.
Dairy nutrition, management and heat stress among topics
Learn the latest information about dairy nutrition and management at the 2022 Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference June 1 and 2 at the Grand River Center in Dubuque, Iowa. This conference features information on improving transition cow performance as well as other pertinent information.
RP Nutrient’s pre-conference symposium focuses on uncovering profit opportunities. Anita Menconi, of Evonik, will provide an overview and outlook of the global dairy nutrition industry. Jesse Goff, professor emeritus with Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, will cover common pitfalls when feeding a low DCAD diet. Milk Money CEO Jay Joy will discuss how to develop your business by developing your people and Mark Hanigan, Virginia Tech, will show how to balance for amino acids using the NASEM 2021 model.
Kee High School seniors Daniel Wagner (left) and Kylie Troendle (right) were selected as the 2022 Kee High School Prom King and Queen at the annual event held Saturday, April 23. Troendle was selected from a Queen court that also consisted of fellow seniors Faith Boland, Lydia Corwin, Ashton Kolsrud and Cheyanne Troendle. Wagner was chosen from a King court that also included fellow seniors Tyson Cota, Whalen Hill, Landon Reams and Damon Weber. Photo courtesy of the Kee High School Yearbook.
Waukon High School seniors Hannah Teslow (left) and Vicente Quiroz (right) were selected as the 2022 Waukon High School Prom Queen and King at the annual event held Saturday, April 23. Teslow was selected from a Queen court that also consisted of fellow seniors Emily Bieber, Madelyn Helgerson, Hailey Houg and Morgan Stortz. Quiroz was chosen from a King court that also included fellow seniors Jaden Hager, Elliot Kooiker, Hunter O’Neill and Lincoln Snitker.
Farm Credit Services of America has made a $12,500 donation to the Building New Traditions Campaign at the Allamakee County Fairgrounds in Waukon, $10,000 of which was grant funding awarded through the agency. The Building New Traditions Campaign is dedicated toward constructing a new, larger all-species youth livestock show barn centrally located at the Allamakee County Fairgrounds, a project that also involves relocation, elimination and transformation of some of the other livestock buildings at the Fairgrounds. Pictured above at the donation presentation are: Left to right - Front row: Nate Gebel of Farm Credit Services of America, Tyler Plein of the Allamakee County Fair Board, Janet Adam of Farm Credit Services of America, and Bobbi Baxter and Bethany Stock of the Allamakee County Fair Board; Back row: Allamakee County Fair Board members Brian Kerndt, Andy Thesing, Patrick Monroe, McKayla Rethamel and Dick Berns.
