Paty and Arturo Martinez of Postville announce the birth of their son, Adiel Martinez, born August 15, 2019 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and measured 20-1/2 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins brothers, Xander (11), Aleck (7), Renik (7) and Ian (4).
Grandparents are Martha and Isael Campos and Ludivina and Aureliano Martinez.
Craig and Chelsea Rodas of Farmersburg announce the birth of their daughter, Landry Ann Rodas, born August 15, 2019 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and measured 21-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a brother, McCoy (2).
Grandparents are Kevin and Teri Welsh of Waukon, the late Alvin Rodas and Theresa Rodas of Monona. Great-grandparents are Mary Fink of Waukon, Sara Welsh of Cresco, Shirley Marmann of Farmersburg and Jeanine Rodas of Elkader.
Alec and Ellicha Seibert of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Jayden KayJean Seibert, born August 21, 2019 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 6 lbs. 11 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a sister, Jennifer (2).
Grandparents are Jerry and Angela Stussy of Lansing, Rhonda Seibert of Decorah and Howard Seibert of Harpers Ferry. Great-grandparents are Richard and Edith Bloxham of Waukon and John and Glenda Roberts of De Soto, WI.
Senator Joni Ernst has stated that she is prioritizing lowering prescription drug costs for Iowans. She is also an ardent supporter of USMCA and has stated that Iowans need this legislation. In supporting both bills, Ernst has put herself in quite a conundrum.
The USMCA would protect pharmaceutical companies from generic competition. At issue is a section of the USMCA that would protect pharmaceutical companies with new biologics from generic competition, so-called “biosimilars.” Those most likely to be affected are receiving treatment for cancer, rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis. Even though only two percent of patients in the U.S. use biologic medicines, they represent 40 percent of the total prescribed drug expenditure.
The people of Lansing wish to express their appreciation to the Park and Rec Board and the City Council for getting the Lansing swimming pool up and running this summer. This is the 50th anniversary of the pool. And as we all know, when you hit 50 (or even sooner), things don’t work quite like they used to.
Although it was a late start, due to technical difficulties, the pool was a godsend for many during the hot days of the last half of the summer. We appreciate the lifeguards, and past and present pool managers for all their dedication, especially Patty Olson, Beth Galema, Spencer Colsch and Chloe Severson, plus those who work at maintaining a safe pool, like Rick Welsh, who has kept the chemicals and maintenance of the pool up-to-date for 20-plus years.
Running a summer pool is an expensive enterprise and we know that the income from the pool can never equal the expenses created, but there are untold values in having a community pool.
by Jeremy Leitz, Allamakee County Executive Director (563) 568-2148
Upcoming Deadlines/Dates
September 2: Office Closed in Observance of Labor Day
September 20: Dairy Margin Coverage Program Sign-Up
December 6: Market Facilitation Program
Unauthorized Disposition of Grain
If loan grain has been disposed of through feeding, selling or any other form of disposal without prior written authorization from the county office staff, it is considered unauthorized disposition. The financial penalties for unauthorized dispositions are severe and a producer’s name will be placed on a loan violation list for a two-year period. Always call before you haul any grain under loan.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is expanding its payment options to now accept debit cards and Automated Clearing House (ACH) debit. These paperless payment options enable FSA customers to pay farm loan payments, measurement service fees, farm program debt repayments and administrative service fees, as well as to purchase aerial maps.
“Our customers have spoken, and we’ve listened,” said Bill Northey, USDA’s Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. “Finding ways to improve customer service and efficiency is important for our farmers, ranchers, producers, and forest landowners who work hard for our nation every day.
Now, our customers can make electronic payments instantly by stopping in our offices or calling over the phone.”
Beef producers in and around Winneshiek County are encouraged to become Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Certified. BQA is required for all who sell cattle to Tyson Foods, Cargill and Iowa Premium as well as several other beef processors and some sale barns.
The training will be held Wednesday, September 18, at the Decorah Sales Commission from 8:30-10 a.m. Participants are asked to preregister by September 16 by calling the Benton County Extension office at 319-472-4739 to ensure adequate food and supplies.
ISU Extension and Outreach beef program specialist Denise Schwab said the Beef Quality Assurance Certification meetings will focus on changes in packer requirements and the information that cattle feeders must provide to market cattle. This certification assures consumers that the beef they eat is a safe, high quality product and is produced in a responsible manner considering animal welfare and the environment.
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Milling of the existing pavement on portions of Iowa Highways 9 and 76 through Waukon began to take place this past week, such as the milling process pictured above that cut away a four-inch depth of pavement on West Main Street from its intersection with Second Street all the way to the four-way stop sign intersection with Ninth Street near Quillin’s. Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) District 2 Field Services Coordinator Pete Hjelmstad said the plan is to begin the overlay paving process on that West Main Street portion of the project sometime this week, depending upon weather conditions. Hjelmstad also said the contractor will also be working on paving the roadway shoulders from the south junction of Iowa 9 and 76 (near Bodensteiner Implement) heading north into Waukon.
