Community News Stories

Join the Northeast Iowa Dairy & Agriculture Foundation for the 13th annual Breakfast on the Farm Saturday, June 24, 2023 from 8:30 am – Noon at Iowa’s Dairy Center located south of Calmar. We’ll be serving up a wholesome breakfast complete with Dad’s Belgian Waffles, sausage and of course delicious dairy products including milk, cheese, yogurt and ice cream that’s all been locally produced and processed. There will be plenty of activities to keep you busy on the farm including:

• Guided tram tours around the farm
• Hand milk a cow
• Petting zoo
• Cow inflatable
• Corn pools
• Educational exhibits
• And more!

Breakfast on the Farm will be held rain or shine. Donations are accepted the day of and parking is available on-site. Visit our Facebook event for more information. See you there!

RSVP of Northeast Iowa and the American Red Cross are holding their “Battle of the Badges” Blood Drive Friday, May 19^th from 12 noon until 5 pm at Stone Ridge Community Church, 1111 Montgomery Street in Decorah. Respond to the call to give blood during this time of critical need and vote for your favorite public service department – EMS, Fire or Law Enforcement. In addition to receiving a $10 e-gift card by email to a merchant of your choice, you’ll also have a chance to win a 4-night trip for 2 to the 2023 MLB All-Star Game in Seattle! Includes flights, hotel & more! See rcblood.org/team. Donating blood is an act of kindness you can carry with you! For an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org and enter code DECORAH. Or, simply call Pete at 309-236-2382.

Editor: Please do not edit out ALA credit in the last paragraph.

Contact:

Laura Thomas

Director

Fort Atkinson Public Library

563-534-2222

webmaster@fortatkinson.lib.ia.us

 FORT ATKINSON PUBLIC LIBRARY RECEIVES NATIONAL GRANT FOR SMALL AND RURAL LIBRARIES
$20,000 Grant Will Help the Library Work with Residents with Disabilities to fully access the library.

Fort Atkinson — Fort Atkinson Public Library has been selected as one of 240 libraries to participate in Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities, an American Library Association (ALA) initiative that provides community engagement and accessibility resources to small and rural libraries to help them better serve people with disabilities.

The competitive award comes with a $20,000 grant that will help the library with capital improvements around its disabled access.

“We are so proud to be chosen for this amazing opportunity,” said Library Director Laura Thomas. “This grant will allow our library to get to know our residents with disabilities better. It will help us improve our services to ensure this population feels welcome and comfortable in our space.”

As part of the grant, Fort Atkinson Public Library staff will take an online course in how to lead conversations, a skill vital to library work today. Staff will then host a conversation with residents about accessibility and use the grant funds to replace the rear entrance, install electric door openers [and replace the existing ramp].

Accessibility is vital to the use of library services, and with limited access means limited use. “It’s often difficult to use the rear entrance to the library and we want to improve that so that all of our patrons are able to access the library and its resources,” said Thomas.

If you are interested in getting involved or taking part in the conversation, please contact Laura Thomas at 563-534-222, webmaster@fortatkinson.lib.ia.us or visit www.fortatkinson.lib.ia.us for more information.

Since 2014, ALA’s Libraries Transforming Communities initiative has re-imagined the role libraries play in supporting communities. Libraries of all types have utilized free dialogue and deliberation training and resources to lead community and campus forums; take part in anti-violence activities; provide a space for residents to come together and discuss challenging topics; and have productive conversations with civic leaders, library trustees and staff.

“Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL).”

Fort Atkinson Public Library is a rural library located in Fort Atkinson, Iowa. It was established in 1964 to serve Fort Atkinson and the surrounding area. It provides a variety of services to patrons of all ages and abilities. For more information, see our website at www.fortatkinson.lib.ia.us.

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On Saturday August 5th in Caledonia:

The Eitzen Lion’s will be hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, May 30th from 12:00pm to 6:00pm at the Eitzen Community Center, 207 East Main St, Eitzen, Mn. Please call 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: EITZEN to schedule and appointment. C0me give 5/20 through 5/31 for an exclusive Red Cross beach towel. The Eitzen Lion’s would like to thank you for your support of this vital cause.

Original members of four local bands will be reuniting on Friday evening of Mother’s Day Weekend, May 12, for one night in downtown Waukon. This benefit event features a reunion of 11 mostly local musicians, two of whom played together 45 years ago in a number of area bands including Rising Sun, Horizon, Jackson Junction and Deep River.

Many of the returning musicians are from Waukon including brothers Bill Withers, Jim Withers, John Withers, along with Gary Hesla, Bob Bechtel, Dave Dougherty, Brad Prestemon, Todd Pickett and Joel Anderson. They will be joined by Keel Clemmens and Jamey Lideen, longtime band members over the years. Of the original 12 musicians, the late Pat Dougherty, will also be remembered during the event, with his brother Dave joining the band at times throughout the evening.

This reunited band is now known as “Bandmates, Brothers and Friends” or “BBF”. The event will take place at Goodfella’s in downtown Waukon from 6-10 p.m. on Friday, May 12. Everyone attending will enjoy songs from the 50’s through the 90’s, both country and rock, from classic bands and individual artists like Elvis, the Beatles and Alabama, to name a few.

“These three bands have played hundreds of venues over four decades, across the tri-state area; however, our base was always northeast Iowa. This will be the first time we have all been together at one event,” states Bill Withers, event coordinator. “We wanted to return to our roots, donating our time and event proceeds. We chose the Veterans Memorial Hospital Health Care Foundation as our beneficiary as part of their recent conversion to county ownership. We hope everyone will save the date and look forward to an amazing night of memories and great music.”

Free-will donations will be accepted at the door and on-line. All proceeds will benefit the Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation.

Allamakee County Emergency Management and the City of Harpers Ferry are looking for volunteers tomorrow, Friday 21 April 2023, who would be able to assist in filling sandbags for local residents to have access to based on the new forecasted flood levels on the Mississippi River.

This will take place at the Harpers Ferry City Shop located next to the Ball Diamond and will start at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow morning, Friday. The intent is to fill at least 1000 sandbags, which will then be staged at the shed for use by those needing to protect their residences from the approaching flood waters.

If you have any questions, please contact the City of Harpers Ferry at 563-586-2777 or the Allamakee County Emergency Management Agency at 563-568-4233.

Monthly meeting, 7:00 PM 5/16/23 at WCRP Headquarters Club 45  on West Water St, Decorah, IA

Meetings are on the 3rd Tuesday of each month @ 7:00 PM.

IOWA CITY, DES MOINES, OTTUMWA, CEDAR RAPIDS, and CHARITON, IA –Disability Rights Iowa will host an in-person panel presentation in Iowa City on Assistance Animals for Mental Health. In person satellite viewings of this panel conversation will take place in Des Moines, Ottumwa, Cedar Rapids and Chariton. The panel conversation consists of six individuals who collectively have legal expertise, mental health expertise, and lived experience. The panel will also be moderated by a legal expert. To register to attend any in-person viewing location, or for the online streaming of this event follow the URL linked in the next sentence. https://disabilityrightsiowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/press-statement-nmhae-23-final.pdf

3rd Annual We’re on a Mission…Pave the Way 5K and Kids Fun Run

June 3, 2023

Starts and ends at the Calmar Lutheran Church in Calmar Iowa

Proceeds raised will be used for property improvements and the youth mission trip to Cuba.

Chase Adam and Caylie Adam are putting this on as part of their 4-H leadership project.

The Iowa Federation of Handweavers and Spinners will hold its annual spring meeting Saturday, April 22, from 9 am to 4 pm, in the Danan Lansing Building on the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds, Decorah.  Meeting hosts are members of the Decorah-area Oneota Weavers and Spinners Guild. The public is invited to attend. 

Admission at the door is $25 per person, $10 for students. The meeting begins at 10 am and includes morning and afternoon fiber-related presentations, a unique style show of tailored, hand-embellished clothing (see photo), the federation’s member meeting and the opportunity to shop a variety of vendors. Those attending can also visit Earth Day demonstrations and displays elsewhere on the fairgrounds until noon.

For persons interested only in shopping the vendors, the Danan Lansing Building is open to the public from 11:30 am to 1 pm without paying a fee. 

For more information see the IA Federation of Handweavers and Spinners website or contact Laurann Gilbertson (lgilbertson@vesterheim.org or 563-382-9681 ext 214).

April 4th| 10-11am; 2-3pm

Con artists target people age 60 and older swindling more than 7 million Americans out of almost $3 billion each year. In an effort to prevent these losses, Northeast Iowa Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (NEI RSVP) and the Iowa Insurance Division will be presenting “Iowa Fraud Fighters” seminars throughout northeast Iowa.

The seminars teaches consumers how to shield their savings from scammers and fraudulent investment offers. Presenters will share tips on recognizing and reporting fraud, explain how to use the “Double-check before you invest” program, and share real-life stories of people who have lost their life savings to fraud.

Iowa Fraud Fighter seminars are being presented by RSVP volunteers with assistance from local sponsors. Northeast Iowa RSVP matches volunteers age 55 and up with opportunities to serve at non-profits in Allamakee, Howard and Winneshiek counties.

Empower yourself to fight and report fraud by attending on of the upcoming seminars on April 4th.

The seminars will be taking place in the Financial Wealth Management Room at Decorah Bank and Trust.

The second annual Decorah Lutheran Church Blood Drive sponsored by Decorah Rotary Club will take place on Monday, March 13, from 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM at Decorah Lutheran Church. Walk-in donors will be accepted, but prospective doors are encouraged to pre-register at www.redcrossblood.org to save time on drive day.

This is the second collaborative blood drive between the two organizations. Last year’s took place in May, but Red Cross representatives asked organizers to consider moving up the drive to accommodate a shortage of drive hosts. Every two seconds someone in the US needs blood or platelets and donating in early spring can help prevent a blood shortage later.

“Our goal is to make our blood drive fun, friendly, and very welcoming to both first time and repeat donors,” said blood program leader Brecka Putnam, a member of both Rotary and Decorah Lutheran. We have kind volunteers, homemade and store-bought post donation treats, and Culver’s in Decorah is making giving blood sweeter than ever through their in-kind support.”

This event is a Give a Pint, Get a Pint Drive, which means that Culver’s will provide a coupon for a free pint of frozen custard to every donor. Additionally, all donors will receive a $10 Visa Prepaid Card via email.

Come join us at the Hawkeye Community Center, Sunday March 26th for our firemen’s delicious omelet breakfast, made to order! Serving from 8 a.m. till 1 pm. Your custom made omelet includes hash browns, toast, roll, fruit, juice, milk or coffee! $10 suggested donation. Kids 6 and under eat free!  Your donation will be used to purchase fire equipment.

Waucoma Spring
Vendor and Craft Show 2023
Waucoma Event Center
Saturday March 11, 9 am to 2 pm
Lunch Served by Eden Outer Limits 4-H
Door Prizes and Free Admission
Dreamscape Floral Studio Kolaches Relay for Life the Late Comers
Freitags Farmhouse Krystyna’s Kandi Boutique
Diagonal Street Woodworking Color Street
Fingers and Toes Thirty One
Scentsy Tupperware
Orgami Owl Rustic Rooster
She Cards Val Hammond Rhodus
Spillville Roots Pampered Chef
Amy Marie Shott Natural Suds and Body
Paparazzi Tastefully Simple
Brickyard Wines Creations by Peter
Mom’s Mice Things Crafts for Kicks
MMT Chalk Couture
Suzie Q’s Five B Creations

For More Information
Contact Deb Olliney 641-229-6109

Clermont EMT Free Will Donation Pancake Breakfast

Sunday March 19, 2023

8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Clermont Fire Station

Serving: pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, applesauce, juice, milk, and coffee

***Donations will be used for updating training equipment including a new Airway Manikin***

Spring Grove Music Boosters is hosting a fundraiser for the SG 9-12th Grade Band & Choir Students for their June 2023 Nashville Trip. All Proceeds from this evening will go directly to help offset their trip cost.
Social Hour will be from 6-7pm
With the Dueling Piano’s beginning at 7pm until 10pm.
Tickets are $30 each; can be purchased at Spring Grove Public School Office or at Reds IGA or also online via sgmusic642@gmail.com via paypal for Will Call that evening. All tickets must be purchased in advance.
Cash Bar will be open as well as snacks available.
Thank you in advance for supporting our Spring Grove Music Boosters!

The Landing Market, Decorah, will host a traditional Ukrainian meal on Wed., March 1, to raise funds to benefit the people of Ukraine. The event, the second in The Landing’s Passport Dinner series which launched in Jan., will run from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. This event commemorates a year of resistance by Ukrainian people, following full-scale invasion which began February 24, 2022.

Ukraine native Maryna Bazylevych Nading and her husband Scott Nading will prepare Borscht, a type of vegetable stew which is vegan, and “Herring under a Fur Coat” salad (Oseledets pid Shuboiu), a salad made with herring and vegetables.

Event proceeds will benefit two highly regarded volunteer relief efforts in Khmelnytskyi, Maryna Nading’s hometown. The first, Zahyst, has been working on war relief in Ukraine since 2014. The group delivers aid to civilians and soldiers on the frontlines, connecting people who want to help directly with those who need help. The second is a collaboration with a tireless volunteer Viacheslav Ivakh, a brother of the late war hero Dmytro Ivakh for whom a school in Khmelnytskyi is named. Viacheslav Ivakh has been delivering humanitarian aid and generators to Ukrainian orphanages and health care facilities in the vicinity of the war zone.

“The war against Ukraine started about a year ago, causing unimaginable suffering for the Ukrainian people,” says Pete Espinosa, owner of The Landing. “We’re gratified by the opportunity to help them and to enjoy a delicious meal at the same time.”

Maryna Nading states, “It means a world to me that Decorah is joining cities around the world who are showing solidarity with Ukrainian people on this grim one-year anniversary of the barbaric attack against peaceful people of a sovereign nation. My closest family and friends chose to stay in Ukraine working in their spheres of influence towards the end of this war, and they care deeply about feeling supported by the world community. Decorah friends and family have fundraised and celebrated Ukrainian culture during this difficult year, and I hope they enjoy this traditional meal.”

Cost is $20 per person. Freewill donations will also be accepted. Reservations are not required.

The Landing’s “Passport Dinners” series brings the cuisine of other countries and cultures to the Decorah area and provides an opportunity to get to know about other places and meet new people.

The Landing Market is located at 211 College Dr., Decorah. It houses food and beverage-oriented establishment, which include Justin’s, The Buzz, Spectrum Made with Love, Root 43, and Artisan Ghost Kitchen, as well as space for events. For more information,  email info@thelandingmarket.com or call (563) 277-1893.

Calmar/Springfield Luther League is hosting a Spring Fever Family Fun Day event on Saturday, March 18, 2023, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. which is open to the public.

Games/Crafts/Prizes

$5 admission fee for an afternoon of fun.

Games will include BINGO, fish pond, duck pond, ring toss, toss game, cake walk, corn hole, air hockey, foosball, card games, and board games.

There will be a concession stand to purchase snacks and beverages.

This is a fundraiser for the upcoming youth mission trip to Cuba in July of 2023.

The Waukon Music Departments will be hosting the 13th annual Pop’s Concert on Friday February 24th, at the Waukon Middle School gymnasium. The Pop’s Concert features high energy musical numbers from the 1950’s through today with costumes and choreography included in most every number performed! Groups performing will include the high school and middle school choirs, high school and middle school jazz bands, drumline, featured soloists, song and dance skits and emcees.

The Pop’s Concert is an annual fund raising event sponsored by the Allamakee Music Boosters. Doors will open at 6:00PM with concert time at 7:00PM. This event is open to the public for a general admission fee of $5 per person with seating in the bleachers, and includes refreshments. Tables, which can seat up to ten people, can be sponsored for $70. Table sponsors can decorate their table, provide snacks/desserts to their guests, and invite family and friends to join in on the memorable night. For more information about reserving a table, please contact Brenda Dougherty at 563-568-7997 or email waukonpops@gmail.com.

RSVP of Northeast Iowa and the American Red Cross are holding their “Battle of the Badges” Blood Drive Friday, February 17^th from 12 noon until 5 pm at Stone Ridge Community Church, 1111 Montgomery Street in Decorah. Respond to the call to give blood during this time of critical need and vote for your favorite public service department – EMS, Fire or Law Enforcement. You will experience Warm hearts / Warm thoughts by receiving a $10 Gift Card by email, thanks to Amazon. And, automatically be entered for a chance to win a trip for 2 to Clearwater Beach, FL. Includes travel, hotel, gift card and more! Terms: rcblood.org/heart. By donating, you’re helping patients celebrate with loved ones. It’s an act of kindness you can carry with you! For an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org and enter code DECORAH. Or, simply call Pete at 309-236-2382.

Skip making breakfast and let Winneshiek County 4-Her’s make you, your very own personalized omelet on Sunday, March 5^th from 8:00AM to 12:30PM in the Community Building at the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds. Tickets will be sold at the door for $10.00.  Youth ages 9 and under are $5.00.

While enjoying your omelet you will be able to learn more about 4-H in Winneshiek County.  Silent auction items will be available to bid on throughout the event.  Proceeds from the event will be used to off-set direct expenses and to support the 4-H Youth Development County Extension Program.

We hope to see you at our EGG-CELENT event!

The IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals.
The VITA program has operated for over 50 years, offering free tax help to:
• Individuals/families who generally make $60,000 or less;
• Persons with disabilities; and
• Limited English-speaking taxpayers

The regional VITA sites are staffed by volunteers who have IRS tax law training, passed IRS certified tax law exams, adhere to procedures to protect taxpayer privacy and confidentiality and operate the VITA sites that meet the IRS quality review standards.
Taxpayers who qualify for this service can call the message phone for NEIVITA at 563-277-7246 or email neivita.assist@gmail.com to request an appointment. A VITA volunteer will return your call to verify your qualification for the program and schedule a future tax appointment.  All taxpayers need an appointment.

The VITA locations in Northeast Iowa are the:
Waukon ISU Extension Office
Decorah ISU Extension Office
Decorah Spectrum Kitchen
Cresco Public Library
Postville Public Library
Elkader ISU Extension Office
Appointment times and days of the week vary for each location.

Almost all of the Volunteers who serve through VITA completing tax returns are members of the Northeast Iowa RSVP Volunteer Program. We expressed an interest in this program and then were referred to VITA. There are many volunteer opportunities available through RSVP as long as you are 55 years old or better. With RSVP, you can choose which opportunities work the best for you.

The Clayton County Food Shelf will be conducting its 24th annual “Souper Bowl Sunday” coming up on Sunday, February 12, 2023. Each church collects $1 from every parishioner as they leave worship the morning of the game. Donations may be mailed to Clayton County Food Shelf at P.O. Box 48 in St. Olaf. Last year 32 area congregations participated giving a total of $2,809.91. The Food Shelf will be using 100% of the funds raised to help feed the hungry in our county.

Sunday March 5th 2023
Serving From 9:00 AM till Noon
Dine-In/Carryout/Drive-Thru

At the Waucoma Events Center
Adults $9.00
Kids 5-12 $5.00
Kid 5 and Under eat Free

On Saturday, February 4th, the Fayette Take A Kid Outdoors (TAKO) chapter is holding their popular annual ice fishing event for kids of all ages. It’s free and open to families, regardless if they have ice fishing experience or not. This will be held from 9am-2pm at the Buelahland Campground, 22473 Abbey Rd., Elgin. It is located east of West Union on Hwy 56 and TAKO
signs will be posted to mark the road to the event.

Their will PROFESSIONAL ANGLERS AND STAFF to help. There will be ice augurs, tents, heaters, ice fishing poles, tackle, and bait available for those that do not have their own….or you can bring your own. Two-wheel drive vehicles need to park on the gravel or designated spots, and shuttles will be there for those who need assistance. Upon arrival, come to the campground
lodge to register and many door prizes will be given away at 11am in the heated lodge. This a great opportunity for anyone to experience and learn about ice fishing. Last year this drew a very large crowd, Please dress accordingly for the outdoors. Parents or guardians are expected to stay with the children during the event. For questions or information contact Fayette TAKO President Leif White at: 319-939-1567

Walleye Connection 2023

Decorah, IA to Lake of the Woods, MN

Risk Free Reservations:

Book by February 15th, a $300 deposit saves your space.  If you should need to cancel for Covid related reasons, your full deposit amount will be placed on account as a credit and can be used for one-year from the original trip date.

Cancellation Trip Protection:

Your final balance of $550, is due (30-days prior to trip) APRIL 21.  Covid related cancellations inside of 30-days get 100% trip credit for one-year from the original trip date.

Schedule (Sunday May 21 to Thursday May 25):

Day 1 depart Decorah at 700am, arrive to Ballard’s Resort 300pm, check-in, group orientation, complimentary welcome reception, evening dinner, lodging first night.  Day 2, 3, 4 700am breakfast, guided walleye fishing (800am to 400pm), lunch on the lake, evening dinner in the dining room, nightly lodging.  Day 5 600am breakfast, depart lodge at 700am, mid-day lunch served on the return coach, arrive to Decorah at 300pm.

Packages:

Lodging in cabins…  Each unit is complete with living room, two single beds per bedroom, bathroom, TV, towels, bedding, & daily maid service.  Based on availability and pricing, there are one, two, and three-bedroom cabins at hand for reservations.  Preference is to reserve each cabin for intact parties of two to six anglers.  Groups will also be matched when necessary to effectively utilize lodging space.

Guided walleye fishing…  Our 27 ft. Sportcrafts, (guide boats), include angling equipment, bait, tackle, on-board restroom facilities, ice, & fish processing.  The boats accommodate up to six anglers, plus Coast Guard licensed guide, & operate for an eight-hour day.   

American Plan meals…  This is a set daily menu with generous portions.  Dinners each evening.  Breakfasts every morning.  Sack lunches on the boat (group walleye shore lunch on day-two of fishing).

Luxury motorcoach…  Professional transportation is provided by WindStar Lines.  Gowindstar.com  Your vacation begins the second you climb aboard.  This (56) passenger deluxe model includes DVD – VCR video monitors, Wi-Fi capabilities, restroom facilities, & comfortable seating.  Socialize with friends, bring along a movie, read a book, relax, & share the adventures of group travel.

Not Included:

Beverages…  Bring a cooler to pack your own lunch & beverage for the ride up.  The cooler will also be used to transport your fish on the way home.  Other than breakfasts, you are responsible for your own beverages during the day on the boats and for dinners.  You can purchase beer, liquor, soda, bottled water, and N/A beverages at the lodge.

MN fishing license…  Purchase in advance dnr.state.mn.us, or at Ballard’s Resort on arrival.        

Gratuities…  Tips for the fishing guides, restaurant wait-staff, & daily housekeeping. 

Deposits Due: FEBRUARY 15      Final Payments Due: APRIL 21

          #218.634.1849                                                  BallardsResort.com

Canton Community Association/Santa Day

The Magic of Christmas in Canton, MN

Visit Santa’s Magical Lane from 4:30 to 6:30, take a photo with Santa and get a treat. Wagon Rides from 4:30 to 6:30. Hot Chocolate and popcorn served  by First Southeast Bank of Canton. Mail your letters to Santa and drop off your Food Shelf Item. The Lighted Parade starts at 6:30. Fun is had by All!!!

All Parade Entries welcome 

December 10, 2022   

Canton, MN

Santa Day and Lighted Parade

Spread some holiday cheer by joining the First Presbyterian Church members in organizing this years Waukon Holiday Parade on Thursday, December 8th at 7:00 PM.

Church members invite you to decorate any vehicle, float, side by side, or yourself and pet with lights and travel through downtown for this joyous event.  Lineup of parade entries will start at East Elementary School at 6:30 PM and follow the rescue vehicles to downtown.

Please register by December 1st.  Call Linda Mahr at 563-794-1663, or Bethany Ellingson at 563-568-9521.  All entries will be entered in a drawing for prizes.  There will also be a grand prize for the most festive float.  

RSVP of Northeast Iowa and the American Red Cross are holding their “Battle of the Badges” Blood Drive Friday, October 28^th from 12 noon until 5 pm at Stone Ridge Community Church, 1111 Montgomery Street in Decorah. Respond to the call and give blood during this time of critical need. Extremely limited blood supplies have been strained even further by Hurricane Ian while also forcing the cancellation of hundreds of blood drives in the Southeast USA. Come donate lifesaving blood and vote for your favorite public service department – EMS, Fire or Law Enforcement – and receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. It’s an act of kindness you can carry with you! For an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org and enter code DECORAH. Or, simply call Pete at 309-236-2382.

Serving grilled Iowa chop, baked potato, green beans, roll and dessert.  Serving first 600 only. 11:00 am til 2:00 pm. Drive through only at fire station in Waucoma

United States (cpr.ca)

CP Holiday Train returns to the rails in support of community food banks after two-year hiatus

You can get advance tickets at LetterWerks, Red Roxy Quilty Shop, Barneys Bar and Grill, KVIK Studios in Decorah, and from any committee member! 

51st Annual Waucoma Craft & Vendor Show

Sunday, November 6, 2022

9 am to 3 pm

Free Admission

Free Door Prizes

Lunch Available On Site

Join us at the NICC Wilder Business Center (Calmar) on Thursday October 13th for the Northeast Iowa Get Charged Up! Electric Vehicle Event!!!  A line up of subject matter experts and panel discussions will introduce attendees to community electric vehicle (EV) readiness, EV fleet transitions, charging infrastructure deployment, funding opportunities and more.  Also check out the EV exhibit, Ride and Drive opportunity, and networking lunch. This is a free, full day event (9 am – 4 pm). Our goal is to bring engagement around this expanding technology to our communities so they can capitalize on opportunities and prepare for local impacts.  Businesses and organizations, schools, community leaders, and more are encouraged to attend and GET CHARGED UP ABOUT EVs!

Search the event on google or Facebook or check out the provided website link to learn more!  Registration deadline is October 5th!!!

Allamakee County 4-H Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction 

Sunday, October 30, 2022

8:00 AM – 1:00 PM 

Allamakee County Fairgrounds Pavilion, Waukon

Free-Will Donation at the Door. Carry outs available. 

Menu: Pancakes, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Applesauce, Juice, Milk and Coffee

All proceeds benefit the Allamakee County 4-H Program Development Fees. For more information, please contact the Allamakee County Extension Office at 563-568-6345. 

Northeast Iowa Wellness & Recreation Center together with the Postville Police Department K9 Xena will be hosting a Fun Night on Sunday – October 23rd from 6-8 PM
 
K9 Xena will be doing demonstrations of the work she does with Officer Sierra Fox.

• Bounce House
• Games
• Face Painting
• Hidden in Plain Site – demonstration
• Fraud Fighters Presentation
• Superhero Yoga for all ages
• Mobile Mama – Digital Safety
• 5-2-1-0 Information
• Lesly’s Taco Truck
• Snacks and fun!

Check out the NEIAWRC website and Facebook event page for detailed information closer to the event.
 
Parents are requested to participate with their child. All children must be signed in prior to the event.
 
Event will be held at NEIAWRC 313 W. Post Street Postville, Iowa
 
NEIAWRC & K9 Xena are 501 C 3 Nonprofits