The Transportation Policy Board for Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission (UERPC)/Regional Planning Affiliation 1 (RPA-1) will hold a public hearing at its upcoming meeting to receive comments on the draft RPA-1 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for federal fiscal years (FFY) 2022-2025. The meeting will take place Wednesday, July 21 at 11 a.m. at UERPC’s offices in Postville, 134 West Greene Street.
The RPA-1 TIP document identifies the multimodal transportation projects - street, transit, highway, bridge, planning, and pedestrian and bicycle facilities - on which State and Federal funding will be used over the next four years within Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, Howard and Winneshiek Counties.
Working Exhibit participants ... Left to right: Iowa State Fair Qualifiers Breelyn and Tegan Dahlstrom. Submitted photo.
Educational Presentations participants ... Left to right: Iowa State Fair Qualifier Hailey Stein, Brinnly Rea, Iowa State Fair Qualifier Hannah Hagen. Submitted photo.
Share-The-Fun participants ... Left to right: Iowa State Fair Qualifiers Katherine and Hannah Hagen, Regan Miner, Iowa State Fair Qualifier Olivia Enyart. Submitted photo.
$15 Challenge participants ... Left to right: Iowa State Fair Qualifier Natalie Byrnes, Tara Schullo, Caleb Dahlstrom, Breelyn Dahlstrom, Brinnly Rea, Tegan Dahlstrom, Hailey Stein, Marissa Schullo, Ali Melcher, Megan Huinker, Olivia Enyart. Submitted photo.
Clothing Selection participants ... Left to right: Natalie Byrnes, Iowa State Fair Qualifier Elizabeth Fossum, Hannah Hagen, Katherine Hagen, Brinnly Rea, Olivia Enyart, Ali Melcher, Megan Huinker, Breelyn Dahlstrom, Mariah Schullo, Marissa Schullo.
A total of 16 Allamakee County 4-H youth recently showcased their talents and skills by competing in various communications and clothing events during the Expressions Day Program and Style Show held at the Allamakee County Fairgrounds Pavilion in Waukon Monday, June 28. Several youth received top awards, and some received the honor of representing Allamakee County at the 2021 Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, scheduled for August 12-22 this year. Participants are pictured in the surrounding photos, with special mention of the 4-H’ers advancing on to the Iowa State Fair who are highlighted below.
Some younger participants in the Expressions Day event are not yet age-eligible for State Fair advancement.
The Waukon City Council met in regular session Tuesday, July 6 following the closure of City Hall Monday, July 5 for the observance of the Independence Day holiday.
Mayor Pro-Tem Gayle Decker called the meeting to order in the absence of Mayor Pat Stone. The meeting moved into Public Comment with Director Ardie Kuhse of Waukon Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) briefly discussing the June 30 press release from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) relating to the $100,000 Community Catalyst Building Remediation Grant award to benefit the former JCPenney/Tierney building renovation and transition into a steakhouse restaurant.
Robey Memorial Library in Waukon is hosting a table game event Saturday, July 17 with games suitable for the whole family. Join staff and patrons at Robey Memorial Library for the event Saturday, July 17 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in the lower level Community Room of the library. Register for door prizes and play (or learn) beginner-friendly, non-competitive, casual table games.
Learn to play Boss Monster. Inspired by classic video games, Boss Monster challenges players to become a villain, build a dungeon, lure adventurers and destroy them.
After being canceled last year due to the pandemic, the Firecracker 5K Run/Walk sponsored by Harpers Ferry Boosters, Inc. was back with great excitement and enthusiasm Saturday, July 3 in Harpers Ferry. When Kaylee Bachman finished singing the final note of the National Anthem, the crowd was eager to get the 2021 Firecracker 5K started. The town was packed with people celebrating the Fourth of July and many participated in the race or lined the route to cheer on the participants.
Join the Allamakee County Conservation Board for a guided Mississippi River backwater paddling adventure Thursday, July 15, starting at 6:30 p.m. and returning to the landing by sunset at the Village Creek Boat Landing, Lansing. Participants are welcome to use their own canoe or kayak but must follow all rules and regulations in accordance with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR). A limited number of solo and tandem kayaks will be available to use from the Allamakee County Conservation Board, provided with paddles and life jackets.
Advanced registration is required for this series of programs. To register or reserve a kayak, call 563-538-0403. Solo participants are encouraged to register, but may be paired with other paddlers in a tandem kayak if using ACCB equipment.
Don’t miss the chance to learn the techniques of nature photographer and naturalist Larry Reis Saturday, July 17 at 9 a.m. at the Driftless Area Wetlands Centre in Marquette. Reis is well known throughout the state for his beautiful nature photos and the thousands of photos he has shared on Flickr.
During this program, Ries will be talking about and demonstrating the camera gear he uses to take his bird and nature photos. He will give a short presentation indoors and then participants will head outdoors to practice taking photos of birds, animals and wildflowers around the Wetlands Centre. He will also share ideas on places to photograph birds during the different seasons of the year.
All Upper Iowa Audubon Society programs are free and open to the public. Contact Connie Hvitved at 641-220-3890 for more information. This program is co-hosted with the Driftless Area Wetlands Centre in Marquette.
Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) Business and Community Solutions is offering High School Drivers Education August 26-September 30. The course will be held from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays during that time frame at the NICC Waukon Center, located at 1220 Third Avenue NW in Waukon.
To satisfy the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements, students must attend 30 hours of classroom instruction and six hours of Behind the Wheel (BTW) driving experience. Attendance is required at all sessions. Students must have an Iowa driver’s permit before the first class.
The deadline for paid registration is August 19 (free and reduced lunch students should contact the school office). To register, call NICC Waukon center at 844-642-2338, ext. 6700.
Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) Business and Community Solutions is offering “Healthcare Faces of the Future” summer camp (#81181) Thursday, August 5 for students entering third through fifth grades in the fall.
The deadline for paid registration is July 26. To register online or for more information, visit www.nicc.edu/solutions/81181 or call NICC Waukon Center at 844-642-2338, ext. 6700.
Three-hit shut-out victory ... Waukon baseball freshman pitcher Jack O’Neill fires a pitch toward home plate in the Indians’ 10-0 win in five innings at home over Postville Saturday, July 10 in the opening round of Class 2A district tournament play. O’Neill allowed just three hits and struck out five batters without any free passes. View and find out how to purchase this photo and more by clicking on the Photo Galleries link on this webpage.
The Waukon baseball team both ended its regular season and opened its postseason this past week, both of those games ending in 10-0 results in five innings and the diamond Tribe ending up on each end of that results spectrum. The Indians brought their regular season to a close with a 10-0 loss to West Delaware in five innings Tuesday, July 6 in a game played at the Mt. Mercy University baseball field in Cedar Rapids but reversed that fortune in opening Class 2A District 8 Tournament play with a 10-0 home win in five innings over Postville Saturday, July 10.
