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The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is advising Iowa pet owners to keep their cats and dogs away from sick or deceased wild birds and animals. Pet owners should also discourage indoor/outdoor cats from hunting wildlife because of the ongoing threat posed by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1 HPAI) circulating within wild and migratory birds.

To the Editor:

In his letter to the editor printed February 20, Pat Ward rails against  President Trump and what he and the Republican Party have done for the country. We appreciate Mr. Ward’s service to the country, however, he is totally wrong in his assessment of what President Trump is doing and has accomplished.

Mr. Ward fails to recognize that President Trump was put into office  by more than 77 million American voters, many of whom also served this country. I am not sure what Mr. Ward has against those voters, some of whom choose to fly the American Flag.

The United States is enjoying its highest international standing in many years. That has been brought about by the policies formulated by President Trump. The country is enjoying an economic growth that is helping millions of American families. That is something that was not accomplished by the previous corrupt administration.

Waukon girls basketball senior Keira McCormick has been selected to play in the Iowa Girls Coaches Association Larry Niemeyer Senior All-Star series this coming weekend at the new Cedar Falls High School in Cedar Falls. McCormick will be playing in the Class 3A White/Gray game this Saturday, March 15, beginning at approximately 11:45 a.m.

The day-long series begins at 9:15 a.m. with the Class 3A/4A/5A Select game, followed by the Class 4A/5A White/Gray game at 10:30 a.m. and McCormick’s Class 3A White/Gray game at 11:45 a.m. The Class 1A/2A Select game will tip off at 1 p.m. followed by the 2A White/Gray game at 2:15 p.m. and the Class 1A White/Gray game scheduled for 3:30 p.m. to wrap up the day’s competition.
 

The Waukon girls and boys bowling teams fielded teams on each end of the experience spectrum and also ended up experiencing results on each end of the win-loss spectrum during their 2024-2025 winter campaigns. Ultimately, however, there was some history made for the program at the end of the season, as the Lady Indians had their first-ever qualification for every bowler’s ultimate destination - the State Tournament.

Fielding a team headlined by three seniors, one junior and two freshmen in most competitions, the Waukon girls bowled to a 6-2 dual meet record this winter. In their squad of nine bowlers on the roster, the Waukon bowling boys fielded just one each of senior, junior and sophomore bowlers, along with six freshmen, with sometimes as many as four of those freshmen taking to the lanes at various competitions throughout the year to roll their way to a 0-8 season record in dual meet competitions.

Margaret “Meg” L. Dolan, 85, of New Albin died Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at her home at White Pines Assisted Living in Blaine, MN. Margaret had a 10-year battle with brain and lung cancer; she was a true survivor who lived her life to its fullest.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 13 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in New Albin with Fr. Joseph Sevcik officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. until time of services Thursday at church. Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Margaret’s family and designations will be decided later.

William “Bill” F. Reed, 68, of Lansing died Friday, March 7, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society in Waukon from complications of advanced cancer. Private family funeral services will be held at Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home in Lansing with Pastor James “Buck” Buckhahn officiating, and burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery, Lansing.

William Floyd Reed was born November 2, 1956, in Prairie du Chien, WI, the fourth child and third son of Betty (Griffin) and Fred Z. Reed. Bill was blazingly intelligent, a fact not always reflected in his grades, attending elementary school in Lynxville, WI, and junior high and high school in Seneca, WI. 

He was always several steps ahead of his high school teachers, who never figured out that Bill was the culprit moving the furniture around in their classrooms every night so the desks were turned away from the blackboard. He often ate in the school cafeteria, though never at mealtimes, and had keys to every school door with a lock.

Paul Dale Bartholomew, age 69, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Paul was a former resident of Dundee Township, Elgin, Lake Geneva and Ferryville, WI.

Family and friends will gather at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in West Dundee, WI this Saturday, March 15. The family will receive friends starting at 11 a.m., followed by a funeral mass at noon with the Rev. Paul White (a longtime family friend) officiating. Burial will be private at the Calvary Cemetery in Prairie Du Chien, WI.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Elam Bartholomew Herbarium at Ft. Hays State University, Hays, KS 67601; Christ in the Wilderness Retreat, 7500 Randecker Rd. Stockton, IL 61035; or to a charity of one’s choice.

Margaret “Marge” Christianson, 81, of Preston, MN, passed away March 4, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital with her family by her side. Memorial Service will be held this Friday, March 14 at 11 a.m. with visitation one hour prior at St. Columban’s Catholic Church in Preston, MN.

Born April 27, 1943, Marge was the definition of hard work and heart. A dedicated farmer and homemaker, she poured her energy into her cattle, the land and the people she loved. She had a way of making everyone feel welcome, always willing to lend a hand and brightening the room with her unmatched positive energy. To know her was to love her.

Leland Jay Moose, 67, of Monona died Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Veterans Memorial Hospital, Waukon. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, March 11 at United Methodist Church, Monona with Rev. Kim Gates as the Officiant. Interment followed at Smithfield Cemetery, Rossville.

Leland was born June 7, 1957 to Albert and Marilyn (Timmerman) Moose in Waukon. He was baptized and confirmed. He graduated from MFL High School in 1976.

Leland was united in marriage with Cindy Jones. Four children were born to this union, Don, Jennifer, Terry and Bill. They were later divorced. Leland took pride as a cream cheese maker for Swiss Valley/Prairie Farms for 30-plus years, receiving several awards for his cheese making. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and going to nut fries.

Janet B. Miller, 90, of Waukon died Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society in Waukon. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, April 26 at 11 a.m. at Martin - Grau Funeral Home in Waukon, with Pastor Kim Gates officiating. Burial will be held at a later date at Sixteen Cemetery, rural Harpers Ferry. Friends may greet the family from 10 a.m. until the time of services Saturday, April 26 at the funeral home.

Janet Berniece Miller was born June 16, 1934, the daughter of Andrew and Floy (Clausen) Jones. She was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Waukon. Janet attended school through the eighth grade at Ion School in rural Harpers Ferry. January 20, 1953, Janet married Stanley Miller, and the two later divorced.

Throughout her life, Janet was a hard worker and was employed at Shelly Globe Factory, Procter and Gamble, and spent a good portion of her life farming. After living in Iowa City, she moved to Waukon in 2009.