Community News Stories

Who: Canton American Legion, Post 400

What: Canton American Legion Pancake and Sausage Breakfast

When: Saturday, August 17, 7:00-10AM    Cost: Adults $8 , 12 and Under $5, Preschool Free

Where: Fest Tent Area,  Canton Minnesota

Why: Proceeds to Canton American Legion Memorial Fund

Join us for the perfect night to end Summer Break!

Live music, food trucks, a petting zoo, and an outdoor movie are just a few of the activities that you’ll find at Iowa’s Dairy Center on August 2nd. Live music and food trucks will begin the night at 5:30 p.m. and the outdoor movie of The Secret Life of Pets 2 will begin at 8:30 p.m.! Bring your family and friends and join us for an awesome night of fun! This event is weather permitting. Free-will donations are appreciated. We hope to see everyone there!

DECORAH— Guardians of Northeast Iowa, Inc., a provider of legal guardianship and conservatorship services, has announced its upcoming move to a new location in Decorah

Effective July 1, the organization will be operating out of a brand-new office space at 110 Washington Street, Suite 5.

“We are excited to share this important news with our community,” said Anna M. Stamat, Director and Co-Founder of Guardians of Northeast Iowa. “Our new location will allow us to enhance our services and create a more productive environment for both our clients and our staff. This move marks a significant step forward for our organization, and we are confident it will enable us to serve our community even better.”

“We appreciate the continued support from our community and look forward to welcoming everyone to our new office,” Stamat added.

ALL ABOARD FOR FAMILY FUN AT THE 32nd ANNUAL RAIL FAIR
The 4000 Foundation, Limited proudly announces plans for Rail Fair to be held Saturday,
July 13, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Copeland Park, Rose & Clinton Streets, La
Crosse. Since 1991, Rail Fair has grown to become one of the premier summer railroad
events in the Midwest. This 32nd annual event celebrates the area’s railroad heritage while
raising funds to maintain and restore The La Crosse Short Line Railroad Heritage Museum in
Copeland Park.
Raif Fair traditionally hosts vendors from six states offering 250 tables of railroad related
merchandise. Rail Fair patrons will have the opportunity to buy, sell, and trade an
outstanding selection of model, toy and antique trains, books, magazine, railroad
memorability, railroad art, hobby supplies, repairs and replacement parts and accessories,
and many more related items.
The La Crosse Short Line Railroad Heritage Museum will be open for guided tours. The big
steam locomotive whistle can be blown for a small donation. Several railroad exhibits and
displays will also be offered. Concessions will be provided by Frontier-Badget #45 Masonic
Lodge.
Admission is just $5.00. Children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult.
Raif Fair is a production of The 4000 Foundation, Limited, in partnership with the La Crosse
Parks & Recreation Department. The 4000 Foundation is a non-profit organization formed in
1998.

Brenda K. Massman, of Northfield, Minn., and formerly of Decorah, has recently published her first novel, Yet, Here We Are (Koehler Books). The story is based, in part, in the rural area outside of Decorah.

Set in 1948, the novel tells the story of Elizabeth, a woman who leaves for Chicago in search of a reprieve from Iowa farm life, and while there is met with profound love and tragic loss. Several years later in 1975, an unexpected visitor from her past upends Elizabeth’s quiet life. Meanwhile, her daughters Sage and Louse find themselves caught up in the Twin Cities’ food co-op battles during the emerging environmental movement, and Sage experiences mysterious visions that lead to astonishing discoveries.

Several events are planned throughout northeastern Iowa and southeastern Minnesota and can be found online at brendakmassman.com. Books are available at Dragonfly Bookstore in Decorah.

For more information, visit brendakmassman.com.

Frankville Community Presbyterian Church Women annual Ice Cream Social:  Wednesday, June 26, 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.  Meal of maid-rites, potato salad, orange tapioca salad, homemade pie and angel food cake, ice cream and toppings, and beverages.  $12 per meal.  Air-conditioned; accessible.  Take-outs available.  This is the women’s group’s only fundraiser for the year and enables their good work to continue through mission giving both locally and beyond.   Thank you for your support of our projects!

The Allamakee County Veterans Affairs Office and the Allamakee County Veterans Museum are sponsoring a PTSD Awareness walk on Saturday, June 29 beginning at 9:00 a.m. from the FREEDMOM ROCK in the Waukon City Park to the COUNTY COURTHOUSE front lawn. There will be an optional extra loop in the beginning to walk around the park for those who want to walk longer.

Following the walk there will be tables set up on the Courthouse lawn with representatives from helping agencies as well as video presentations at the Allamakee Veterans Museum at 105 Allamakee Street, across from the courthouse.

This event is part of VA’s National Center for PTSD program celebrating JUNE as PTSD AWARENESS MONTH.

The event is not limited to Veterans, but is designed to inform the public at large to raise awareness of effective PTSD treatments that are available. PTSD affects people of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life. It takes a community to help all with PTSD to heal.

Those unable to participate in the walk are also invited to attend events at the courthouse and the Veterans Museum. Shuttle service will be available at the park to assist those who cannot participate in the walk. If there is rain, this event will be postponed.

Contact Allamakee Veterans Affairs Office at 563-568-6135 for info.

Join us Saturday, June 8th for Women & Soil at the Field of Dreams event center in Dyserville, IA from 1-5 pm! The program features a jam-packed event all about soil health, conservation and so much more!

Together with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Impact 7G, Practical Farmers of Iowa, Dr. Elaine’s Soil Food Web School, and the Field of Dreams—Women, Land and Legacy is hosting a one of kind and unique experience this summer for you!

Learn how women can make a difference in conservation, take charge, and impact the land. Get inspired, learn from top-notch female speakers about soil health, engage in network opportunities, and grow your knowledge with the vast resources available from our resource booths.

Additional networking opportunity following the event at Textile Brewery in Dyersville, Iowa (146 Second St NE Dyersville, IA 52040)

Attending this in-person event will provide a unique experience featuring speakers and presenters from a diverse background, resource booths, networking opportunities with other women producers and landowners, and a gift bag.  Light refreshments will be provided.
Seating is limited, so please reserve your spot today! Registration cost is $15. 

Registration and information can be found at this link: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/delaware/women-soil

Scholarships are available by emailing jadeh@iastate.edu.

Northeast Iowa Wellness & Recreation Center will host the annual NEIAWRC Big Four Fair 5k on Saturday June 15th will a 7:30 AM start time at the Fairgrounds
Medals for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place for each age group

Post race refreshments$20 registration – shirt deadline is May 30th

$5 kids run – no shirt included

Register online https://forms.gle/wbs41nRWCg4fyVVH9

Questions contact Melanie at 563-864-9622 or mbauch@neiawrc.org

RSVP of Northeast Iowa and the American Red Cross are holding their “Battle of the Badges” Blood Drive Friday, May 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. The American Red Cross and Sport Clips Haircuts are teaming up to ask you to race in to give blood – Make a pit stop to give at this blood drive and we’ll say thanks with a coupon for a free haircut by email, thanks to Sport Clips.

PLUS get automatic entry for a chance to win a trip for two and VIP experience to the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Races at Darlington Raceway Labor Day weekend! Trip includes round-trip airfare for two to South Carolina, up to a three-night hotel stay, entry to the Sport Clips racetrack hospitality tent, plus a $1,000 gift card for expenses. Help refuel the blood supply and we’ll also say thanks with a BONUS $10 e-gift card when you respond to the call to give blood during this time of critical need.

Now is the time to give with your whole heart. Without more blood donors, patient care could be at risk. 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.