Allamakee County News

A sample ballot of the respective races in both the Republican and Democratic parties was published in the May 23 issue of this newspaper, listing races at the federal, state and county levels for voters to make their selections in.

The Allamakee County Dairy Promotion Board would like to invite the public to the Annual Dairy Days Parade, which will be held in Lansing Monday, June 4, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The parade will start at Kee High School, travel through downtown on Main Street and end up back at the high school.

Please provide some background information about yourself. Benjegerdes: I was born and raised in Waukon and am a lifelong resident of Allamakee County.

Please provide some background information about yourself. Grampovnik: I was born in Waukon May 24, 1970 to Jack and Judy Grampovnik.

Please provide some background information about yourself. Bechtel: I've been married to Sandra for 12 years and she has been owner and operator of Mirror Images in Waukon for a number of years.

Heikes said that under Iowa Senate File 2315, the State would begin to assume responsibility for the non-federal share of Medicaid expenses for services beginning July 1, 2012, which she said accounts for 70% of Allamakee County's mental health and developmental disabilities budget.

Blake said that while there may be some opposition to the request, the Board of Adjustment may grant the variance if safety concerns can be adequately addressed.

Plans are underway for an Allamakee County Korean War Veterans Armistice Day Celebration scheduled for Saturday, July 28 at the Waukon City Park by the Allamakee County Veterans Honoring Committee.

Ridenour said that the railroad remains inflexible with regard to any construction within its right-of-way due to concerns about liability and safety issues with pedestrians and bicycles too close to the tracks.

Allamakee County had one of the Challenge's highest participation percentages in the entire state, ranking third in Iowa with 12.8% of the Allamakee County population taking part in the 100-day event.

Humpal said that NEIAC "partners with counties whenever we can," and that Allamakee County has the option to have NEICAC administer general relief programs.

Prior to the upcoming Primary Election scheduled for Tuesday, June 5, The Standard will be submitting questionnaires to candidates who are involved in contested races on this year's Primary ballot.

Janice Thorson of Dorchester has announced her candidacy for Allamakee County Auditor.

Dennis Koenig, a lifelong Postville area resident, has announced his candidacy for Allamakee County Supervisor.

The Veterans Memorial Hospital "Family Wellness Fair" will be held Wednesday, May 9 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at the hospital in Waukon.