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Frank Sivesind

Frank L. Sivesind, 83, of Waukon passed away peacefully at his lifelong home Friday, October 24, 2025. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 27 at 1 p.m. at Zalmona Presbyterian Church in ...
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October 20 closure marks the end of an era ...

The Monday, October 20 permanent closure of the Black Hawk Bridge at Lansing marks the end of the iconic structure’s service to those who crossed the Mississippi River between Lansing and Wisconsin ...
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Dean Barber

Dean J. Barber, 59, of Lansing died surrounded with love Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Aase Haugen Home in Decorah. Graveside services will be held at a later date in Evergreen Cemetery in Anita.
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Kee boys cross country team finishes in seventh place at Upper Iowa Conference Meet as Justin Wagner claims fourth All-Conference finish

Four-time All-Conference performer ... Kee boys cross country senior Justin Wagner maintains an early lead at the Upper Iowa Conference Meet at Elkader Thursday, October 16. Wagner ran to a ...
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Waukon boys cross country team runs to Upper Iowa Conference championship behind All-Conference runner-up Brandon Leppert

UIC Runner-Up is three-time honoree ... Waukon boys cross country senior Brandon Leppert takes an early lead at the Upper Iowa Conference (UIC) Meet at Elkader Thursday, October 16. Leppert ran to ...
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Waukon City Council approves employment agreement with new city manager, continues discussion with Kwik Trip, Inc. regarding purchase of city parking lot

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Arvid Hatlan with council members present including Steve Wiedner, Nicholas Engrav, Tim Smedsrud and John Lydon. Council member Dave Blocker attended the ...
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Trick-or-Treat times set for Halloween Night in Waukon

The Waukon Police Department has confirmed that the official trick-or-treat times within the Waukon community will be from 4-8 p.m. Halloween evening, Friday, October 31. Area residents are asked to ...
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CPKC Holiday Train to return to New Albin and Lansing November 24

After traveling a different route last year, The Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited (CPKC) Holiday Train is scheduled to make its return to the Lansing and New Albin areas again this year as part of ...
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Kee volleyball team closes out regular season with pair of final UIC bouts

The Kee volleyball team brought its regular season to a close this past week with two final Upper Iowa Conference (UIC) dual matches, still battling for its first match win of the season right up to ...
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month; Be diligent for early detection

According to the American Cancer Society, one in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. In 2025, an estimated 316,950 women and 2,800 men will be ...
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Memorials received by Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation

Memorials were recently received by the Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation in memory of Phyllis Quandahl by Bruce and Lynn Anderson, Ian and Marissa Anderson, Beth Baxter, Betsy Baxter, Kelly ...