Maleaha Johnson and Kyle DeVary of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Triniti Kae DeVary, born September 24, 2021 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 2 oz. and measured 21-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a sister, Aspen Sawyer DeVary (3).
Grandparents are Teletha Johnson and Donna Dickson, both of Waukon. Great-grandparents are Darlene and Gene Johnson of Waukon.
Upcoming Deadlines/Dates
October 12: Coronavirus Food Assistance 2 (CFAP2)
October 15: Pandemic Assistance for Timber Harvesters and Haulers
Tar Spot in Allamakee County by LuAnn Rolling, District Conservationist
Crop year 2021 has been subject to numerous stressors starting with an early drought and ending with tar spot on corn and army worms on forage. Tar spot has been slowly moving into Iowa and this year seems to have infected most corn fields in Allamakee County. Depending on when the fungus started and the degree of infection yield loss seems to range from negligible to significant.
In 2020, the Center for Survey Statistics and Methodology – Survey Research Services at Iowa State University was contracted to conduct an online/mail survey with dairy farmers in Iowa to learn about their current operations, needs and expectations for the future.
The survey consisted of 903 Grade A and B dairy producers in Iowa and was part of a research effort coordinated by Jennifer Bentley, Fred Hall and Larry Tranel, dairy specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, who served as principal investigators on this project.
Results provide insight on the current state of the dairy industry in Iowa and will be summarized through reports for educators, industry collaborators, elected officials and the general public.
On a recent Sunday, my wife and I chose to spend a beautiful fall afternoon at one of Allamakee County Conservation Board’s gems, Stonebrook Park on the Yellow River, accessible by County Road W4B. We brought our bikes along and rode over to County Road B38, a designated Scenic Byway. We rode 20 miles, enjoying the beautiful Yellow River valley and the early fall colors.
While the majority of motorists were courteous and passed us with care, as to be expected, there were a couple of individuals driving large diesel pick-ups with exhaust pipes large enough to hold a soccer ball who somehow get their jollies by flooring the accelerator as they pass bikers in order to flood them with extreme noise and big clouds of diesel exhaust.
I know this anti-abortion/anti-birth control legislation is religion getting its nose into law. They find Bible verses against abortion, but there’s nothing in the Bible to say you cannot drive your machine as fast as it will go, so they find nothing wrong with the murder and manslaughter that comes from it. The writers didn’t foresee a time when every traveler uses a deadly machine capable of killing other lives, which is something they couldn’t do with horse travel.
Texas Republicans passed a law enabling people to sue (for $10,000) anyone if they suspected that person was helping or encouraging a person to get an abortion. Many have said that Iowa is to follow.
Do you want neighbors, acquaintances, friends and family snooping into your medical business? Once again, Republicans demonstrate that they are not for everyday people.
I spent eight months in Ukraine in 1993, shortly after the fall of the former Soviet Union. I wondered why my neighbors didn’t smile at me and didn’t engage when I tried to initiate conversation. Then someone explained it to me.
Discussing the approach ... At the public meeting held Monday, September 27 at Kee High School in Lansing, Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) officials are pictured above explaining to area residents how the approach to the new bridge replacing the Black Hawk Bridge will be constructed to facilitate easier turning for trucks and other large vehicles. Public comment on the project is being accepted through Monday, October 11. Photo courtesy of the Iowa Department of Transportation.
by Susan Cantine-Maxson
The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) held another informational meeting about the proposed Black Hawk Bridge replacement project in Lansing at Kee High School Monday evening, September 27. The purpose of the meeting was to show the general public the right of way property impacts for the project, to describe the preliminary construction schedule, to show the preferred alignment and aesthetic aspects of the new bridge design, and to receive public input and answer questions. Several representatives from the Iowa DOT met informally with the public during the open house event.
Currently, the DOT is waiting for formal approval from the Federal Highway Administration before it can move ahead with right-of-way acquisitions. One of the poster diagrams at the event showed the areas which are proposed for the easements for the bridge, plus the approaching streets, sidewalks and retaining walls.
Area high school students to share their messages as well
Students from Waukon High School will join thousands of other youth and many others on athletic fields across the nation Wednesday, October 6 to share their Christian faith with fellow students and the general public for this year’s Fields of Faith event. The local event is now in its 10th year and will start at 6:30 p.m. at the Waukon High School football field Wednesday, October 6, or in the Waukon High School gym in the event of bad weather.
Celebrating 150 years ... Waukon State Bank is celebrating 150 years of providing banking services to Waukon and the surrounding community this year. Originated in 1871 in the initial block of Allamakee Street, the bank has changed and expanded its location several times throughout its 150-year history, all within a couple blocks of one another in downtown Waukon. Submitted photo.
Where it all began ... The origin of the 150-year history of Waukon State Bank began in a grocery and dry goods store on the initial block of Allamakee Street in the stone building that currently houses Lucky Finds Consignment between the former Cotecolor Photography building and the Hills Plumbing & Heating building. The sign reading “Groceries • Dry Goods” (pictured just above the horse at the far right of the above photo) indicates where the bank was first established as “Waukon Bank” May 11, 1871 by Lewis W. Hersey of Waukon and J.B. Turck of Milwaukee, WI. Not quite eight years later, the bank moved into its own specifically-designed banking building just across Allamakee Street, the current home of Meraki Salon and Massage Therapy, before officially being incorporated into “Waukon State Bank” in 1892. Submitted photo.
Move to Main Street ... Waukon State Bank made its first move to Main Street in Waukon in 1912, erecting a new building (pictured above) that was more recently long-time known as the Fabric Chalet and is currently occupied by Aztec Parlor. That Main Street location was expanded in 1927 with the purchase of the former First National Bank building just a couple buildings to the east, the site of the eastern portion of the building currently occupied by Epic Wear. Submitted photo.
Moved to current location in 1937, expanded in 1959 ... Waukon State Bank’s current location was originally the Peoples’ National Bank building (pictured above), with that building being purchased by Waukon State Bank in 1937. The bank then purchased the adjacent building to the west (pictured below) in 1959 and expanded its banking services into that building as well. Along with its drive-through location on Rossville Road added in 1970, Waukon State Bank continues its operations following its origination in 1871. Submitted photos.
submitted by Gail Prestemon, Waukon State Bank President
May 11, 1871, the following article appeared in The Waukon Standard newspaper: “By the new advertisement in another column, our readers will see we have at last a Banking House in Waukon. Messrs. Hersey and Turck have established a banking and exchange office in the Stone Block, Waukon, and are now prepared to sell, exchange, receive deposits, make collections and do general banking and exchange business. The merchants and business men in this village and vicinity have long felt the need of a banking house and we hope this new enterprise will be well sustained.”
With the fall season offering a prime opportunity to get out and enjoy the crisp fresh air, sunny skies and some fun, Waukon Economic Development is offering a treasure hunt that will further enhance that opportunity while also promoting some local businesses. Waukon Economic Development is teaming up with some local eateries to sponsor “The Great Waukon Medallion Hunt” over the next several weeks.
A metal three-inch circular medallion has been hidden somewhere within the city limits of Waukon. It needs to be emphasized that the medallion is not anywhere on private property but rather on public property, so treasure hunters are reminded to avoid trespassing on private property in search of the medallion.
