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Tri-State Area
Waukon, Iowa
101 W. Main Street, Waukon, IA 52172
563-568-4110 www.waukon.org
Lansing, Iowa
288 Main Street, P.O. Box 307,
Lansing, IA 52151 563-538-9229
www.facebook.com/mainstreetlansing
Decorah, Iowa
507 W. Water Street, Decorah, IA 52101
563-382-3990 www.decorahareachamber.com
McGregor/Marquette, Iowa
146 Main, McGregor, IA 52157
563-873-2186 www.mcgreg-marq.org
Monona, Iowa
103 West Center St, P.O. Box 191
Monona, Iowa 52159
563-539-8340 www.mononachamber.com
AREA CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
Community & Visitors Guide
The Community & Visitors Guide is published by:
The Standard
P.O. Box 286, 15 First Street NW, Waukon, IA 52172
Jeremy Troendle, Managing Editor
563-568-3431 www.waukonstandard.com
Visitor Center Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-4:30pm
member-based,
non-proft organization
2013 UPCOMING EVENTS
Allamakee County Driftless Safari
Memorial Day - Labor Day
New Albin Days, May 31- June 1
Waukon Thunder in the Park, June 7-9
Postville Big 4 Fair, June 14-16
Hay Expo - Regancrest Farm,
June 19-20
Allamakee County Fair, July 17-21
Waukon Corn Day, August 1
Lansing Fish Days, August 9-11
Harpers Ferry Farmers Market,
June 7-September 27
(Every Friday 5pm-7pm)
Waukon Farmers Market,
June 3-September 30
(Every Monday 3:30pm-5:30pm)
Lansing Farmers Market,
June 1-October 12
(Every Saturday 9am-Noon)
Dorchester Harpers Ferry Lansing
New Albin Postville Waterville Waukon
Call or Email for a Free Brochure!
563-568-2624 neiatourism@mchsi.com
101 West Main St.
Waukon, IA
www.allamakeecounty.com or
www.visitiowa.org
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Photo by Michael Marti
ALLAMAKEE
COUNTY
Come Explore!
Empty Nest
Winery
1352 Apple Road
Waukon, IA
563.568.2758
Most wines are produced from locally grown berries & grapes.
Dave & Pam Kruger
Our Tasting Room is Open
Saturdays 10am-5pm & Sundays 1-5pm
or by appointment
emptynestwinery.com
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Driftless Area
Scenic Byway
The 100-mile Driftless Area Scenic Byway
zigzags its way across Allamakee County in
northeastern Iowa. What makes this route
truly special is the beautiful topography of the
area. Centuries ago when the last glaciers
passed over much of Iowa attening and
depositing glacial till, this corner of the state remained
untouched. The result is a striking region of gashed and
furrowed terrain known as the Driftless Area.
Along this Byway, the Mississippi, Yellow and Upper
Iowa rivers have carved through the land to create majestic
limestone bluffs, forested valleys and meandering river
bottoms. The distinctive landscape offers many panoramic
vistas and breathtaking views that have resulted in the
Driftless Area Scenic Byway being rated the most scenic
state Byway in Iowa.
Develop an understanding of the areas cultural heritage
by spending time in each of the ve Byway communities:
Postville, Harpers Ferry, Waukon, Lansing and New Albin.
Each Byway community offers its own unique stories,
festivals and places to explore. These quaint countryside
towns offer a plethora of opportunities to shop, dine on
local cuisine, relive history or enjoy outdoor recreation all
while experiencing the areas exquisite scenery. The total
travel time of the Byway is three hours.
13 W. Main, Waukon 563-568-9944
Serving breakfast all day Saturday & until
11:30 am Sunday along with dinner specials.
S &
D
Cafe
Mon.-Fri 5:30 am-3:30 pm
Sat. & Sun. 7:00 am-1:00 pm
Try our Homemade Pies,
Malts & Shakes!
Great Family Atmosphere!
Mon. - Fri. 5:30 am - 2 pm; Sat. & Sun. 7 am - 1 pm
Sandy & Al Halverson, Owners
Same Day Appointments.
Franciscan Healthcare
To make an appointment, call 563-568-3449
or 800-707-2045.
We provide the services you need, right here in Waukon. When you need care for injuries
and illness we are here for you.
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DAVES
GUS & TONYS
Pizza & Steakhouse
508 W. Main St., Waukon
FULL MENU
Pizza Steak Chicken
Pasta Salads
Sandwiches & More
2 Meeting or Party Rooms
Dine-In or Carry-Out!
Phone 563-568-6015
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
Gus & Tonys Popular
Prime Rib Dinner
Served Saturdays Only!
Serving 11am-10pm Sun.-Thurs.
and 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat.
at the corner of
West and Main
in Downtown
Waukon, IA
For reservations
call 568-4449 or
568-2660
The

Old Bakery

Guest House
2013 Allamakee County Calendar of Events
May 27 Memorial Day Parade & Program, Waukon, 9:30 a.m.
May 27 Memorial Day Parade & Program, Lansing, 10:15 a.m.
May 27 Memorial Day Parade & Program, Harpers Ferry, 10 a.m.
May 27 Memorial Day Parade & Program, New Albin, 9 a.m.
May 31-June 1 New Albin Days
June 3 Dairy Days Parade, Waukon, 7:30 p.m.
June 7-8 Waukon City Wide Garage Sales
June 7-8 Lansing City Wide Garage Sales
June 7-9 Iowa Free Fishing Days
June 7-9 Thunder in the Park Civil War Reenactment, Waukon City Park
June 14-16 Big Four Fair, Postville
July 4 Fireworks, Harpers Ferry
July 18-19 Shooky Fink Little League Tournament
July 17-21 Allamakee County Fair, Waukon
July 29 Heritage Parade, Waukon, 7 p.m.
August 1 Corn Day, Waukon
August 1 Veterans Memorial Hospital 5K Cardiac Run/Walk
August 2-3 Iowa Tax Free Shopping Weekend
August 9-11 Lansing Fish Days
September 29 6th Annual Big Pumpkin Contest, Allamakee County Fairgrounds, Waukon
October 11-13 Northeast Iowa Artists Studio Tour
November 1-3 Annual Rivers & Bluffs Fall Birding Festival, Lansing
November 15-18 Veterans Memorial Healthcare Foundation Christmas Fantasy
November 18 Waukon Holiday Parade
Ewing
Real Estate
Residential Commercial Farms
Building Lots Recreational Land
www.ewingreal-estate.com
7 West Main St., Waukon
563-568-4371
Oering
Real Estate
Brokerage &
Auction Service
For All Types of
Property
We have the keys to your future
Dick Sullivan, Broker Sharon Kubitz, Broker Associate
Sales Associates: Donelle Sherman & Dan Denk
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563-568-3360
30 Spring Ave., Waukon, IA
(across from Kwik Star)
Thomas
FRESH HIGH QUALITY MEAT!
Steaks, Roasts, Ground Beef & Patties,
Sausage, Assorted Brats, Wieners,
Bacon, Pork Chops, Lunch Meats & More!
10 - 9th St. NW, Waukon
(563) 568-2403
JETS
MEAT PROCESSING
Open Monday-Friday 8-5 & Saturday 8-1
Retail
Counter
Always
Open!
Serving the area for over 25 years!
Area residents and visitors are invited to join
Allamakee Economic Development and Tourism for
a summer adventure exploring the historical, cultural
and natural treasures of Allamakee County. The 2013
Driftless Safari program will run from Memorial Day to
Labor Day, with 20 exciting places to visit and learn
about.
The Allamakee Driftless Safari is a county-wide
outdoor scavenger hunt that allows families and friends
to play outside and explore some amazing places in
Allamakee County. The event lasts all summer, from
Memorial Day to Labor Day, and best of all, it is free to
everyone who participates.
The Safari is designed to increase public exposure
to and appreciation of 20 different cultural assets
right outside many participants back doors here in
Allamakee County. This Safari supports an effort that
encourages life-long learning experiences for people
of all ages.
HOW TO PLAY
Anyone who would like to take part in the Safari can
stop by the Allamakee County Economic Development
Ofce or any one of the six Allamakee County public
libraries to pick up a free map and guidebook. They
Driftless Safari
can then take all summer to visit as
many of the 20 featured sites of the
Safari as possible to see what they
can discover about the special places
of Allamakee County.
The locations where the maps
and guidebooks can be picked up
include: Dolores Tillinghast Memorial
Library in Harpers Ferry; Meehan Memorial Lansing
Public Library in Lansing; New Albin Public Library in
New Albin; Postville Public Library in Postville; Robey
Memorial Public Library in Waukon; Waterville Public
Library in Waterville and Allamakee County Economic
Development Ofce in Waukon.
Each of the 20 Allamakee County sites included
in the Safari will have a wooden post located at the
site, which will have a tile located on top with a design
where participants will be able to make a rubbing into
their guidebook. The map will tell them where all of the
20 rubbing posts are located, and the guidebook will
tell them more about the sites, directions, and gives
them a clue to nd the rubbing posts and places to
make each rubbing. Once Safari-goers have visited
all 20 sites, they will have a complete guidebook and
will have gotten to experience and learn about sites in
Allamakee County.
For more information about the Safari, visit
the Allamakee Driftless Safari website at safari.
allamakeecounty.com.
ASK FOR IT!
WE RENT
for your convenience!
43 W. Main St., Waukon 563-568-4553
www.cunningham.doitbest.com
CUNNINGHAM
HARDWARE & RENTAL
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Waukon State Bank Drive-In
301 Rossville Rd., Waukon, IA
Quillins Food Ranch
9th & Main St., Waukon, IA
Viking State Bank & Trust - Main Bank
321 West Water Street, Decorah, IA
Viking State Bank & Trust - Branch
1801 Old Stage Rd., Decorah, IA
Winneshiek Co-Op
Hwy. 52 N., Decorah, IA
Waukon State Bank
Viking State Bank & Trust
LOCAL
ATM
LOCATIONS
503 Rossville Rd.,
Waukon, IA
563-568-4438
www.hardees.com
LAKES, PONDS AND RESERVOIRS
In addition to the mighty Missisippi River and Upper Iowa River, Allamakee County offers the
following lakes, ponds and creeks for all levels of shermen to enjoy:
New Albin Big Lake, Allamakee
Founders Pond, Allamakee
Upper Iowa River (below Decorah), Allamakee
Yellow River, Allamakee, T96N, R6W, S3 to T96N,
R4W, S24
Paint Creek, Allamakee, Located in Yellow River
State Forest, three miles west of Harpers
Ferry off of State Forest Road or County
Road B25
Waterloo Creek, Allamakee, Stream runs through
Dorchester along Waterloo Creek Drive and
Highway 76.
French Creek, Allamakee, Located on French Creek
Wildlife Management Area and private land
six miles northeast of Waukon
Clear Creek (put and grow), Allamakee, Located
on Clear Creek Wildlife Management Area,
four miles east of Dorchester along Sleepy
Hollow Drive.
Little Paint, Allamakee, Located in Yellow River State
Forest, three miles west of Harpers Ferry just
off of State Forest Road or County Road B25
Indian Spring Pond, Allamakee, Waukon City Park
Pine Creek, Allamakee, Located on Pine Creek
Wildlife Management Area, two miles
northeast of Sattre on Balsam Road or
County Road W60
Clear Creek, Allamakee, Stream runs along Hwy. 9
through Lansing. Public angling access is
at the County Park located off South Road
Drive
Yellow River Pond, Allamakee
Hickory Creek, Allamakee, Located one mile
southwest of Volney off of Hickory Creek
Road
Patterson Creek, Allamakee, Stream located four
miles northwest of Waukon
Wexford Creek, Allamakee, Located ve miles north
of Harpers Ferry on the Great River Road or
County Road X52.
West Branch French Creek, Allamakee, Located on
French Creek Wildlife Management Area six
miles northeast of Waukon
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DOUBLE D
LIQUOR STORE
618 Rossville Road, Waukon, IA (563) 568-2153
LOCALLY OWNED!
State Minimums on all Cigarettes
Liquor
Wine Coolers
Non-Alcohol Wine
Mixes
Beer Kegs
Super Coolers
Large Selection
of Fine Wines
Pop
Spring Grove Pop
Snacks Candy
Cigarettes
Greeting Cards
Ice (Cubes or Block)
OPEN: MON.-THUR. 8AM-7PM;
FRI. & SAT. 8AM-9PM; SUN. 10AM-4PM
We accept debit cards & most major credit cards
BEER, LIQUOR & WINE SPECIALS EVERY WEEK!
Large roll your own
cigarette section!
BEST PRICES
on all Tobacco products
in the area!
Get your LOTTO
tickets here!
Iowa Hunting Dates
Visit www.iowadnr.gov for
specic starting and ending dates.
Mourning Dove (including Eurasian Collared Dove)
Sept.-Nov.
Cottontail Rabbit Sept.-Feb.
Squirrel (fox and gray) Sept.-Jan.
Ruffed Grouse Oct.-Jan.
Pigeon Oct.-March
Gray Partridge Oct.-Jan.
Crow Oct.-Nov. and Jan.-March
Youth Rooster Pheasant Oct.
Rooster Pheasant Oct.-Jan.
Bobwhite Quail Oct.-Jan.
Raccoon and Opossum Nov.-Jan.
Fox (red and gray) Nov.-Jan.
Bobcat
Nov. until the quota of 350 lls [includes trapping total]
Turkey Archery-only Oct.-Dec. and Dec.-Jan.
Turkey Gun/Bow Oct.-Dec.
Groundhog continuous open season
Coyote continuous open season
The Whitetail Deer Hunting Seasons in Iowa begin
in mid-September each year with the Youth Season
and continue through January of the next year with
the Antlerless Seasons. Additional seasons that fall
within that timeframe include Archery, Muzzleloader
and Shotgun Seasons, with the specic season dates
being announced by the Iowa Department of Natural
Resources (DNR) as the seasons become nearer. For
those specic season dates and further information on
Iowa hunting seasons, visit www.iowadnr.gov.
Squeaky
Cheese
Curds
Made Fresh
Tuesdays &
Fridays
Creamery, Ice Cream Parlor
& Retail Store
850 Rossville Rd., Waukon
5635684950
Malts Shakes Sundaes
Floats Ice Cream Cones
Our Products
Milk Whole, 1%
& Skim (White)
& Skim Chocolate
Premium Ice Cream
Fresh Cheese Curds & Butter
Block Cheddar Cheese
Where does your milk come from?
Non-Homogenized,
Cream Line Milk
Fully Pasteurized
Locally Produced
and Processed
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Mon. - Fri. 8 AM-9 PM
Sat. 9 AM-9 PM
Sun. Noon-9 PM
www.wwhomesteaddairy.com
Tours
Welcome!
1307 Sherman Ridge Rd., Waukon 563-568-4547
A-52 or Elon Dr. East of Waukon,
right on Sherman Ridge Rd., 1 mile
Save money on your groceries!
Yoders Country Store
Open Monday through Saturday
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
DISCOUNT
GROCERIES
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ALLAMAKEE COUNTY
WAUKON LOCATION
777 11th Ave. SW, Waukon, IA
HOURS: OPEN 8 am to 9 pm
MONDAY through SATURDAY,
CLOSED SUNDAY & HOLIDAYS
Meat Department:
563-568-5018
Market Manager:
Les Lickiss
Grocery Department:
563-568-5017
Grocery Manager:
Cleve Branan
Restored Log Cabin One Room School
Genealogy Department
Unveiled on the front lawn of the Allamakee County
Courthouse during a ceremony held during the 2005
Memorial Day weekend in Waukon, the Allamakee
County Veterans Memorial was erected in honor of
the county men and women who have served their
country. Listed on the granite memorial are those
veterans who were killed in action or prisoners of war.
Over 1,000 bricks line the area around the memorial,
each donated in honor of area servicemen. Visitors
are encouraged to stop by the monument and reect
on the sacrices made by local families. Plans are
being made to expand the memorial to honor more
deserving men and women in the years to come.
Allamakee County Veterans Memorial
The Allamakee County Courthouse Museum, 121
Allamakee Street, Waukon, serves those committed
to an active interest in local and state history. Those
with ancestors in the area may consult the developing
genealogical le for family information. Resources
include newspapers on microlm or in bound books,
5,000 probates, guardianships, and wills as well as
naturalization papers and copies of old scrapbooks,
Allamakee County Museum
school records, photos, history books, and much
more.
Visitors may view The Red Schoolhouse and
Gjee Log Cabin. Museum tours are available June
through September or by special appointment. For
more information, contact the Allamakee County
Historical Society at 563-568-2954 or 563-568-
3234, e-mail info@allamakeehistory.org or visit www.
allamakeehistory.org.
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Floral Designing
& Gifts, Jewelry,
Handbags,
Rabbit Creek
Gourmet Food,
Home Decor
and More
Stop By & See Us!
116 Rossville Rd., Waukon
(563) 568-3676
www.sycamoreforal.com
Sycamore
Floral
Waukon is the county seat of
Allamakee County and is located in
the heart of scenic northeast Iowa
vistas. Waukon enjoys an enviable
blend of modern technology and
friendly shops with unsurpassed
natural beauty. Waukon has many
active civic/industrial improvement
programs in place. The community
is home to two golf courses, a
40-acre city park with wooden
playground, hiking and biking
trails, and aquatic center. There are
churches of many denominations in
the city and some of those church
buildings are among the citys most
impressive architecture.
Waukon has three full-service
banks, a local radio station, and a
weekly newspaper. Waukon also
has a municipal airport. Small town
atmosphere sells Waukon. The
friendly area merchants and residents make everyone
feel welcome. Visit downtown Waukon August 1 for its
Corn Day festivities. Waukon is located 17 miles from
Waukon
Visit
WAUKON
101 West Main St., Waukon, IA 563-568-4110
Email: waukoncc@mchsi.com
Newly Redesigned Website! www.waukon.org
Sweet Corn Days
St. Pats Parade
ALLAMAKEE
COUNTY FAIR
FARMERS
MARKET
MUSIC ON MAIN
DAIRY DAY
PARADE
MUCH MORE ON
OUR WEBSITE!
BIG PUMPKIN
CONTEST
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HOLIDAY PARADE
Heritage Parade
12 Allamakee St.
Waukon, IA
563-568-8130
Hours: Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10am-6pm or Call Anytime
Stranded
Memories
Donna Ellingson
Our Boutique
Carries...
Jewelry...
Vintage, Modern
or One-of-a-Kind
Artisan-Made Decor
Holiday Items
Frankoma
Stoneware
Shabby Chick
Furniture
Antiques
Customized Decor
Available
Now Carrying
NATURAL STONE
JEW
ELRY
Open 7 Days a Week
Pizzas
Calzones
Breadsticks
Dessert Pizzas
Taco Salads
TRY ONE
OF OUR
FAVORITES
OR BUILD
YOUR
OWN
PIZZA!
Dine-In or
Carry Out
BAR & GRILL
Specialty
Sandwiches
Owners
Vicki &
Brad
Bloxham
39 W. Main St., Waukon
563-568-2656
City Club
Waukon
the Wisconsin border, 18 miles from the Minnesota
border and only 15 miles from the Mississippi River.
The current population is approximately 3,882. For
more information, visit www.cityofwaukon.com.
Waukon hosts a number of festivities and celebrations
throughout the year, including the Allamakee County
Fair July 17-21, the Heritage Parade July 29, Corn
Day August 1, the Big Pumpkin Festival September 29
and the Holiday Parade November 18.
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WONDERFUL
HOUSE
Chinese Restaurant
9 Spring Ave., Waukon 563-568-2154
Open 7 Days a Week Mon-Sat 11am-9pm Sun 11am-8pm
10% OFF
Any Order With
This Ad
Includes Menu and Bufet
DAILY
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Established 1928
Fresh Flowers,
Silk Arrangements & Wreaths
Angels & Stepping Stones
Soy Candles
Unique Gift Lines
Pottery
Blooming & Green Plants
Hand Blown Glass Balls
from Felicity Arts
Hanging Baskets & Pots
Phone 568-3711 or 888-568-3711
www.waukongreenhouse.com
Custom
Designs
Decor for the Home
Hours: Mon 8:30-7,
Tue - Fri 8:30-5,
& Sat 8:30-3
Iowa
Wines
We carry
several local
artists & USA
products!
Waukons annual Corn Day meal will be served
from 4:30-8 p.m. in the Waukon State Bank parking
lot Thursday, August 1. The Waukon Chamber of
Commerce hosts this annual event, which features an
inexpensive meal of sweet corn, pork sandwiches and
milk. Fun activities for the kids are available and the
Allamakee County Dairy Wagon will be there offering
ice cream. Sales will be held throughout the city in
most stores during this event.
Waukon will host its sixth-annual Heritage Parade
Monday, July 29 at 7 p.m. The parade through
downtown Waukon will feature tractors, cars, trucks
and motorcycles manufactured in 1975 or earlier.
The tractors will be available for closer inspection
in the St. Patricks Church parking lot following the
parade. Cars and other vehicles will be parked for
viewing in the Waukon State Bank parking lot.
The Waukon Family Aquatic Center is a seasonal
focal point for community residents, and a welcome
respite for summer travelers. This season, the aquatic
center plans to open full-time Memorial Day, Monday,
May 27 through Sunday, September 1. Pool Hours:
Monday through Friday: 1-5 p.m., 7-9 p.m. open swim;
5-7 p.m. adult lap swim; Weekends & holidays: noon
- 1 p.m. adult swim; 1-7 p.m. open swim.
In case of inclement weather, the pool will close.
Lockers are available, as is a full line of concessions.
Call 563-568-2514 for more information.
Waukon Family Aquatic Center
Heritage Parade Corn Day
2013 Allamakee
COUNTY FAIR
Grandstand admission
$20 in advance or $25
Starting July 17th.
10 & Under Free!
Grandstand
Events
July 17 7pm
Tractor & Truck Pull
July 18 7pm
Opening

New Black 7

Headliner

JT Hodges

July 19 7pm
Motokazie
July 20 7pm
Rodeo
by Tuff-N-Nuff Rodeo Assoc.
July 21 1pm
Tough Trucks
Grandstand passes also available at Allamakee Co. Extension,
Waukon State Bank, Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank, Fidelity Bank & Trust,
Waukon Village Farm & Home and Clark Tire Center
Purchase Grandstand Passes Online now at
www.allamakeecountyfair.org
Superior
Carnival
Allamakee Co. Fairgrounds, Waukon, IA
JT Hodges
July 17-21
160
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For its size, the little city of Waukon boasts a sizable,
modern, and well-kept city park. The park is located just
off Highway 9, Rossville Road, near the southern edge
of Waukon, and encompasses 46 rolling acres.
Picnic shelters are available for public use on a rst-
come, rst-served basis. A full-sized swimming pool,
hiking trails, and camping facilities are also available.
Be certain to visit the parks Indian Springs Pond,
offering a sheltered area and pond-side benches for
seating, and Indian Springs Memory Garden. A newly -
developed trail through the park offers opportunities for
walking, biking, snow shoeing or cross country skiing.
Unique to the park is its remarkably creative
playground structure. Constructed of wood, Hideaway
Park was created, designed, named, and funded in
great part by local schoolchildren. Volunteer labor built
the playground, utilizing $50,000 in donations. The park
is open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
To reserve a picnic shelter, call 563-568-0081.
Waukon City Park
The 160th Allamakee County Fair will be held July
17-21 at the Allamakee County Fairgrounds, located
on the north edge of Waukon on Allamakee Street.
The fair provides good old-fashioned fun for all ages.
It begins with the annual fair queen crowning. There
will also be grandstand entertainment, 4-H judging,
exhibits in the 4-H, Ag, and Commercial buildings,
midway rides, and more.
For more information, check out the fairs web site at
www.allamakeecountyfair.org.
WAUKON, IA
(563) 568-3316
www.quillinsfoods.com
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!
Full-Service Meat
Department
Cake Decorating
Catering
Photo Film Processing
Beer, Wine & Liquor
Money Orders
Postage Stamps
Shopping Gift Cards
Western Union
Lottery
LP Tank Exchange
Kodak Digital Photo
Processing
UPS Pick-Up
Allamakee County Fair
Quality Antiques
& Collectibles
Open Year
Round!
Mon - Sat
9 am - 5 pm
Closed Wed.
(October - March)
Larry & JoAnn
Gelo, Owners
llgelo@msn.com
615 Rossville Rd., Waukon, IA 563-568-6486
(across from Mulligans on Hwys. 76 & 9 South Waukon)
Check out our
15 color
organized
rooms!
Ground Floor
No Steps
http://allamakeeantiquemall.com
JACK SWEENEY, BROKER
Bonnie Sweeney, Broker Associate Stacie Cooper, Broker Associate
John Sweeney Jon Grimes Ellen Neebel Steve Evanson Lyle Peters
Real Estate Professionals Committed to Bringing Buyers and Sellers Together
SWEENEY REAL ESTATE
WWW.SWEENEYREALESTATE.COM
Since
1960
563-568-4170
600 ROSSVILLE RD., WAUKON, IA
Turn to us for over 50 years of professional experience & knowledge
working to meet your property needs!
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Harpers Ferry is an historic river valley community
located on a sand plain. This plain was once the location
of one of the largest concentrations of Indian mounds
in the Upper Mississippi River Valley. This community
offers complete commercial services, a private marina,
and shoreline services. There has always been
trapping, clamming, and commercial shing here.
SPECIALS
WEDNESDAY NIGHT - CHICKEN
THURSDAY NIGHT - MEXICAN
FRIDAY NIGHT - FISH
Homemade Pizza & the
Best Burgers Around!
OUTDOOR BEER GARDEN!
402 W. Chestnut St., Harpers Ferry, IA
563-586-2117
FARMERS
MARKETS
AREA
ALLAMAKEE
Farmers Market
WAUKON
CITY PARK
Monday Nights
3:30-5:30 PM
June 3-Sept. 30, 2013
HARPERS FERRY
Farmers Market
BLUFF VIEW
PARK
HARPERS FERRY
Friday Nights 5-7 PM
June 7-Sept. 27, 2013
Harpers Ferry
Today, Harpers Ferry business establishments that
serve the permanent residents also accommodate
the many summertime residents who own vacation
cottages here. Each year an increasingly larger number
of outdoor enthusiasts are attracted to this friendly
community. The current population is approximately
328.
563-568-2464 Waukon, IA
Email: sweeneyauction@q.com
Website: www.sweeneyauctionservice.com
Onsite & Offsite Auctions Available
Specializing in all types of auctions.
A Family
Tradition for
47 years.
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Lodging Available
Furnished, full kitchen, cable, air,
sleeps ve! Boat parking w/electricity.
124 Jefferson Ave, Harpers Ferry, IA
563-586-2557
GAS DIESEL
GROCERIES
POP BEER
LIQUOR
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LAUNDRY
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Donahues
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Waterville is located in a very scenic area of
Allamakee County within 15 miles from Waukon.
The town is close to many shing streams and
wonderful hunting areas. This small community hosts
a variety of rural businesses serving the farmers and
sportspeople of the area. Waterville has very active
civic and volunteer groups. The current population is
approximately 144.
WINGS
Dorchester, IA
563-497-3353
CHICKEN
STEAK SEAFOOD
BURGERS
& MUCH MORE!
Upper Iowa Resort and
Rental offers visitors much for
fun and relaxation. The resort
offers cabins and modern
shower houses, as well as
camping for RVs and tents,
including sites with electric
and water hook-up, along with
primitive sites for the more
adventurous.
Located on the Upper Iowa
River 13 miles north of Waukon
and four miles south of Dorchester off Highway 76, the
resort offers rental of canoes and kayaks for shing
and recreation, inner tubes for tubing the river, a large
picnic shelter, a game room with pool tables and video
games and a sand-bottom swimming pool for guests
enjoyment. Fishing opportunities abound with access
to ve trout streams. You owe it to yourself is their
motto for family enjoyment.
For more information, call Bob and Kristi Hager at
563-568-3263, email at info@upperiowaresort.com or
visit www.upperiowaresort.com.
Upper Iowa Resort and Rental Waterville
Countryside
Orchard
1803 Whitetail Dr.
Lansing, Iowa
563-538-4546
Featuring Country Caramel
(Caramel Chunkies &
Caramel Apple Dip)
Homemade Apple Pie
Organic Cheese
Homemade Jams
Naturally-Raised
Chemical Free Apples
OPEN WEEKENDS
SEPTEMBER 28
THROUGH
OCTOBER!
Yellow River State Forest, located in eastern
Allamakee County, encompasses nearly 8,500 acres
of prime forest area. Yellow River remains under multi-
use forest management, incorporating not only forestry,
but wildlife management, watershed protection, and
outdoor recreation into its general policy. It is a popular
spot for hunting deer, wild turkey, ruffed grouse, rabbits,
and squirrels. While Yellow River is not large enough
to register itself as a wilderness area, the forest has
traditionally been oriented toward a more wilderness-
like experience for those visiting. Camping facilities are
available all twelve months to accommodate the winter
enthusiast as well as the summer traveler. For further
details, call 563-586-2254 or visit www.iowadnr.gov/
Destinations/StateForests/YellowRiverStateForest.
aspx
Yellow River State Forest
Nestled in a quiet valley between Waukon and Dorchester,
right on the banks of the Upper Iowa River. The scenic area
is ideal for families, anglers, and avid outdoorsmen.
Come experience our warm, down-home friendly atmosphere!
578 Lonning Drive
Dorchester, IA
563-568-3263
www.upperiowaresort.com
Owners Bob & Kristi Hager
Our Campground Includes:
Cabins available
Campsites with electric and/or H20
Tent camping
Canoe, Kayak & Inner Tube Rental
1 acre sand-bottom
swimming pool
Large modern shower facilities
30 x 40 picnic shelter
Seasonal sites available
Firewood and ice available
Game room with pool tables,
pinball & video games
Volleyball, basketball,
horseshoes & miniature golf
RV dump station available
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www.newalbinsavingsbank.com
118 Main St. NE New Albin, IA
563-544-4214 1-888-689-1898
New Albin Savings Bank Invites You To
Welcome to our town,
nestled in the Mississippi
River Blufs, where the
people are friendly and the
scenery is breathtaking.
In New Albin, on the Great River Road at the Iowa-
Minnesota border, visitors may view the Iron Post,
set by Captain Thomas J. Lee in 1894 to mark the
border between Iowa and Minnesota. Other offerings
for visitors include New Albins bandshell, original city
hall, and community center to visit and photograph.
The Army (access) Road leads to the Mississippi River
and offers a boat launch and shing access, as well as
prime viewing area for bald eagles and other wildlife.
Only four miles south is Fish Farm Mounds.
For afternoon or evening enjoyment, check out
Shooky Fink Field, New Albins Field of Dreams,
offering youth and high school baseball. Or stop in at
the New Way Station Theater/Youth Center and Store.
The current population is approximately 519.
A county rest area at the north end of town offers a
picnic area, restrooms, and an RV dump station.
Village
Creek
BIBLE CAMP
1588 Drake Rd., Lansing, IA 563-535-7320
A year round retreat center
located in scenic Northeast Iowa
Contact us for summer programs
for youth and adults, or to book a
private horseback riding
lesson, trail ride or paintball
game for your group!
www.villagecreek.net
274 MAIN STREET LANSING, IA
(563) 538-3333
Hrs.: Thur. 10:30am-8:30pm Fri. & Sat. 7am-8:30pm
Sun. 7am-2:30pm
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Village Creek Bible Camp is located just minutes
from Waukon and Lansing, providing great summer
camp opportunities for youth and families. Activities
include horseback riding, paintball, challenge course,
swimming, kayaking, archery and more. Chapel
Village Creek Bible Camp
New Albin
sessions are age appropriate and engaging and the
staff are mature and well trained.
For more information contact the camp at 563-535-
7320 or visit www.villagecreek.net.
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748 W. MAIN, LANSING, IA
563-538-4349
Convenience Store
& Deli
GREAT
FOOD
READY TO
GO FAST!
FRESH MADE
PIZZA &
WRAPS
Expresso
GASBEER
POPICE
Made to order
subs & salads
Schwans
soft serve
ice cream
Check out our
Beer Cave!
Lansing is a wonderful tourist town located on the
Mississippi River. The Lansing area has a heritage
encompassing the wonders of the Mound Builders,
Indian Wars, steamboating trade, commercial shing,
clamming, and button making. Lansing is proud of
its Lansing Sports Complex, which has a beautiful
ball park, tennis court, and many play items. Lansing
Offering a view of three states, Lansings Mt.
Hosmer is incorporated into a 75-acre city park. The
elevation of its summit is 1,060 feet, 440 feet above
the Mississippi River.
Park facilities include a large look-out area, shelter
house, cooking grills, picnic tables, playground
equipment, and hiking trails.
Dedicated in 2002 were six white pines, several
plaques, and a agpole near the lookout. These six
trees symbolize over 600 trees planted in honor of the
634 Allamakee County veterans who served in World
War I. Most of the original trees, donated in 1922 by
former Mt. Hosmer owner I.D. Fowler, were destroyed
in a 1925 re. This area is part of a war memorial. After
receiving this land from Fowler, the American Legion
donated it to the City.
Duane & Jane
Ungs, Hosts
1608 Main Street, Lansing IA
563-538-4245
scenicvalleymotel@mchsi.com
Lansing
Mt. Hosmer
has become a resort area as many people have their
summer homes along the Mississippi River. Mount
Hosmer and the Black Hawk Bridge, which links
the states of Iowa and Wisconsin, are wonderful
must sees of this area. The current population is
approximately 995.
We have a variety
of lawn care
equipment on hand!
Turf n Timber
401 Main St., Lansing, IA 563-538-3093
7:00 - 5:00 Mon-Fri 8:00 -1:00 Sat
Dave Moritz, Jr. Owner
We accept credit cards
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W
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Lansing Auto Parts
401 Main St., Lansing, IA
563-538-4266
7 am - 5 pm Mon-Fri 8-1pm Sat
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Equipm
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Marine Batteries & Accessories
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Open as volunteers are available or contact
Karen at 563-538-4641 or Jan at 563-538-4864
RIVER
HISTORY
MUSEUM
(Located in the former G. Kerndt & Bros. Elevator
Building in the rst block of South Front St., Lansing, IA)
On Lansings South Front Street parallel to the
Mississippi River lies the Museum of River History, a
testament to Lansings early commercial shing, ice
harvesting, and logging industries. A relic of Lansings
development as a Mississippi River town, the museum
displays a variety of early shing equipment and
information on ice harvesting and log rafting. Many of
the displayed items, previously utilized in clamming,
supported a booming button factory in the small town
of Lansing.
Visitors are welcome to the museum weekend
afternoons throughout the summer, or by special
appointment. Call the Galema family at 563-538-4641,
Jan at 563-538-4864 or the Red Geranium at 563-
538-3943 for information.
Museum of River History
Nestled in the hills surrounding Lansing, the Red
Barn Resort and Campground features a converted
1900s barn offering an arcade, restaurant (with a
covered deck overlooking the playground), bar, and
campground ofce, all in a scenic, rustic environment.
The campground offers camp sites with picnic tables
Red Barn Resort
and re rings, as well as a shower house with laundry
facilities. On-site RV rentals are available.
The site is located two miles west of Lansing and
14 miles east of Waukon on Highway 9. Open seven
days a week April 15 through October 15. For more
information, call toll free, 888-538-4956.
MAIN ST., LANSING, IA
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 7 A.M - 10 P.M.
Red Barn Resort
Full Hook-Up Camping to Primitive Sites
Onsite RV Rentals Trout Streams
Propane Filling Firewood Ice Video Games
Playground Basketball Court 9-Hole Mini Golf
Large Shower House Laundry
2609 Main St., Lansing, IA
563-538-4956 or 888-538-4956
Bar & Grill Open 7 Days A Week at 11:00am
Serving sandwiches, large variety of appetizers & family
size appetizer platters, kids meals, Friday night fish
special, Saturday night 10 oz. sirloin special, ice cream
cones & shakes and your favorite beer, liquor & pop.
Affordable, spacious rooms located on the banks
of the Mississippi River in Lansing, Iowa
Penthouse, Sleeps 6 Eagles Nest, sleeps 2
Dock Suite, Sleeps 4 Hunters Lodge, sleeps 4
www.riverviewinnlansingiowa.com
River View Inn
60 South Front St.
Lansing, IA
563-568-7686
563-538-4231
Penthouse, Sleeps 6 Eagles Nest, Sleeps 2
Dock Suite, Sleeps 4 Hunters Lodge, Sleeps 4
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Our Tara Inn
Our Tara Inn Bed & Breakfast
1231 Highway 9, Lansing, IA
(563) 568-2665
Check availability and make reservations online
www.ourtara.com
Bed & Breakfast
Looking for the perfect place
to stay in Northeast Iowa?
Our Tara Inn is a unique B & B housed inside a century old
barn between the communities of Waukon and Lansing on
Highway 9 in the midst of rolling elds and blue skies.
Five separate rooms include two suites and three guest
rooms. All our rooms have private entrances, private baths,
mini-fridges, microwaves, in-room coffee, TV, wireless internet,
hair dryers and A/C.
The Skinny Dip
117 NORTH 2ND STREET
LANSING, IA 563-794-1800
Open Daily!
Offering a variety
of sandwiches,
appetizers, malts,
cones & sundaes!
Monday-Saturday 11AM 9 PM
Sundays 11 AM-9 PM
DAILY
Specials!
13 Flavors
of Ice
Cream!
Located in the center of four counties in northeast
Iowa at the southeast corner of Allamakee, the town
of Postville has a highly diverse ethnic population.
Jewish, Hispanic, Russian, Ukrainian, Filipino and
Norwegian cultures, among others, are reected
in local businesses, industries and neighborhoods.
There are several different faiths and religions within
the area, including Protestant, Catholic and Jewish
congregations, among others. Postville is also home
to the John R. Mott House, a two-story Victorian frame
house which was the home of 1946 Nobel Peace
Prize winner John R. Mott. The current population of
Postville is around 2,227.
For nearly a century, Postville has hosted the
Big Four Fair. This year the fair, which is a pre-
show for the upcoming county fairs, will be held
June 14-16. Youth who are involved in 4-H and FFA
from Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette and Winneshiek
counties participate in a variety of events. Adults also
participate in the open shows, and members of the
Postville
Big 4 Fair
community are invited to all events and to sample
homemade goodies at the food stand. Open class
categories include fancy work, farm and gardening,
owers and a dress revue. Youth are involved in
hog, sheep, goat, dog, beef, dairy, poultry and rabbit
shows. A kiddie tractor pull is also held each year as
children of various age groups compete for trophies.
2012 Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Must be 21 or older to game.
Gambling a problem? There is help. And hope. Call 1-800-BETS-OFF.
HWY 18W MARQUETTE, !A 52158 1-888-LADY-LUCK
1-8DD-4-YOU-BET www.ladyluckmarquette.com
SLOTS. TABLES.
DINING. FUN.
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Veterans Memorial Hospital
Waukon, Iowa (563) 568-3411
The Doctor is On the Weekend
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HOURS: Saturday 1 pm - 5 pm & Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm
FOR NON EMERGENCIES
EMERGENCY SERVICES AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY
Enter through Main Entrance
Veterans Memorial Hospital is
proud to announce that Press Ganey
Associates has once again named it a
The Summit Award
recognizes the hospital
on achieving and
sustaining exceptional
emergency room
patient satisfaction
results in the top 5% of
hospitals nation-wide
for the last ve years. We
are one of 24 facilities
nationally to receive this
honor. Thanks to you,
the people we serve, we
are achieving our goal
of friendly, personalized
health care right here
at home. We appreciate
your support.
2011
SUMMIT
AWARD WINNER
2010
SUMMIT
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2012
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The 16th Annual Northeast Iowa Artists Studio Tour
will be held October 11, 12 & 13, 2013. 51 artists at
39 locations will open their doors for a behind-the-
scenes studio view not usually offered to the general
Northeast Iowa Artists Studio Tour
Experience Art at Its Source in Scenic NE Iowa!
public. The annual event will feature many well-known
award-winning national caliber artists displaying and
selling pottery, paintings, woodcuts, baskets, jewelry,
woodworking, kaleidoscopes, sculpture, photography,
fused glass, and more. Tour participants can set their
own pace while driving from studio to studio. The full-
color brochure features a map with GPS and lodging
and dining along the route. Directions, maps, GPS
coordinates and lodging/dining will be available as
web downloads in early summer. The tour is free of
charge and sites are all within 35 miles of Decorah.
Workspaces are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. all three
days. The Northeast Iowa Artists Studio Tour (NIAST
Inc.) is Iowas rst and longest running tour of artists
studios in the state.
For more information or for a brochure, visit www.
iowaarttour.com or email tour@iowaarttour.com, or
call Winneshiek County Convention & Visitors Bureau
(WCCVB): 800-463-4692.
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Motel
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McGregor, Iowa
563-873-3449
www.holidayshores
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CLAYTON COUNTY
Nestled between towering bluffs parallel to the
Mississippi River, the neighboring communities of
McGregor and Marquette are acclaimed throughout the
region for their historic charm and extensive collection
of antique shops and ea markets. Marquette and
McGregor lie in close proximity to both Efgy Mounds
National Monument and Pikes Peak State Park, as well
as a number of historic sites located just across the
river in Prairie du Chien, WI. There is also a collection
of antique shops, specialty stores, entertainment mall,
art and craft festivals, and ea markets.
Call the area chamber of commerce for more
information at 563-873-2186 or 800-896-0910, or
visit www.mcgreg-marq.org for a listing of upcoming
events. For more information concerning Pikes Peak,
call 563-873-2341 or log on to www.exploreiowaparks.
com.
Marquette-McGregor
Open Everyday May 1-October 31
Take a guided underground boat trip through Spook
Cave, which remains 47 degrees year round.
Located on U.S. Highways 18 and 52, seven miles
west of McGregor, Spook Cave is also open for camping
May 1 through October 31. Tours are available from 9
a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
For more information, call 563-873-2144,
email spookcave@spookcave.com, or log on to
www.spookcave.com.
Spook Cave
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WINNESHIEK COUNTY
Experience Laura Ingalls Wilders childhood home
in Iowa.
Burr Oak is the place where Laura Ingalls Wilder
grew and developed her love of books and words
where stories owed from the tombstones of Burr Oak
pioneers in the cemetery where Laura and her friend
Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum
Laura Ingalls
Wilder
Park & Museum
GUIDED TOURS OF THE MASTERS HOTEL
Lauras only childhood home still on its original site.
VISITOR CENTER GIFT SHOP
SHELTER HOUSE PLAYGROUND
www.lauraingallswilder.us
museum@lauraingallswilder.us
3603 236th Ave., Burr Oak, IA
563-735-5916
LAURA
DAYS
JUNE 22
& 23
Alice found solace in the quiet of summer afternoons
on the hill by the Advent Church.
Little imagination is needed to see Lauras footprints
all around Burr Oak, mixed with those of the people
who have come to see the places that helped to grow
Americas gem of literature and history.
The Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum is
nestled in one of the most beautiful areas of northeast
Iowa. Visitors will enjoy seeing Lauras historic home,
the area and all of the attractions around it.
The gift shop carries a large supply of books by
Laura and other authors, biographies, clothing, jewelry,
toys, dolls and much more.
Laura Days is an annual celebration of Laura Ingalls
Wilder and will be held this year June 22-23. Saturday
activities include a parade, childrens games, pioneer
demonstrations, live musical entertainment, wagon
rides, a pie auction, and the crowning of a new Little
Miss Laura and Young Almanzo. Sunday activities
include an outdoor church service along the creek
and Settlers Picnic (bring a dish to pass). Tours of the
museum are offered all weekend long.
35
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Annual
Fort Atkinson, Iowa
Saturday, Sept. 28 9:30am-4:30pm
Sunday, Sept. 29 9am-4pm
Conestoga Wagon
Tepees & Lodges
Hunters Trappers
Trade Blankets
Blacksmith Potter
Scrimshaw Artist
Ropemaker Basketmaking
Spinning Weaving
Other Period Crafts
Period Instruments & Music
1840s Kids Games
Skillet Throw Cooking Contest
Knife Throwing Hawk Throwing
Flint & Steel Contest
Primitive Bow Shoot
Shooting Contests
Bullwhip Contests
Sponsored by the Fort
Atkinson Community and
the Iowa DNR. Held with
permission of the Iowa State
Preserves Advisory Board.
2013 Theme:
First Reg.
U.S. Infantry
37th Annual
Free Parking
Bring the Family!
NO ADMISSION
CHARGE
5K Walk/Run
on Saturday.
Email for
information.
email: fortatkinsoniowarendezvous@gmail.com
Check out our Facebook page at: Fort Atkinson Iowa Rendezvous
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All Are Welcome at the
WINNESHIEK
COUNTY FAIR
www.winneshiekcountyfair.com
Grandstand Events
Tue: Bill Riley State Fair
Talent Search
Emceed by American Pie
Wed: Little Texas
Th ur: Stock Car Races
Fri: Tri-State
Truck & Tractor Pull
Sat: CC Bull Riding & Barrel Racing
Evans United
Midway
Carnival Rides
& Games
Also... Queen Coronation, Polka Party, Skid Loader Rodeo,
Innovative Hobby Shop Competition, 3D Open Barrel Racing,
Millers Petting Zoo, Nicks Kids Show & More!
JULY
9-13
2013
Little Texas
Free Grounds Admission Free Parking
Bear Creek
Cabins
& Highland
General
Store &
Campground
Fish Hunt Relax
Highlandville, IA
563-546-7722
info@bearcreekcabinsia.com
Hrs.: Mon.- Sat. 8-8, Sun. 10-4
www.
bearcreekcabinsia.com
If youve never experienced the
mystic beauty of Highlandville,
you are truly missing out. This
is a hidden paradise where you
can sit back, breathe in the
fresh air and let the scenery
win you over. We are located
on North & South Bear Creeks,
which are the number one
trout streams in Iowa! If youre
ready for some hunting, fshing
or simply some time away from
it all, grab your friends and
family and come check us out!
Speeds
BICYCLE SHOP
Rentals Trail Passes
Shuttles
1126 John St.
Sparta, WI
www.speedsbike.com
speeds@centurytel.net
608-269-2315
Nestled in the Upper Iowa River Valley, Decorah
offers scenic beauty and recreational activities
for visitors of all ages. Whether it be canoeing the
Upper Iowa River; playing, hiking or having a picnic
at Phelps Park; or simply taking in the breathtaking
view of Dunnings Springs, a two-hundred foot natural
waterfall, there is something for everyone to enjoy in
this city full of proud heritage. Decorah also offers many
quaint shopping stores and a diversity of restaurants
for all tastes.
Decorah
The 2013 Winneshiek County Fair is scheduled
for July 9-13. The fair features grandstand shows,
livestock judging, competitions, exhibits, rides,
auctions, dances, kids attractions, an antique tractor
parade and plenty of great food. Featured grandstand
events this year will include the Bill Riley Talent Search
with American Pie Tuesday, Little Texas performing
Wednesday, Upper Iowa Speedway stock car races
Thursday, the Tri-State Truck and Tractor Pull Friday
and bull riding and barrel racing Saturday.
Visit www.winneshiekcountyfair.com for more
information.
Winneshiek County Fair
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J & R Military Surplus
Open 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. Thursday Sunday Closed Holidays!
Largest Inventory
in the Tri-State Area
Hwy 35, De Soto, WI 54624
(608) 648-2112
Village Motel
Jean & Dan, Managers
821 Walton Avenue, McGregor, IA
563-873-2200
www.villagemotelmcgregor.com
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Clean Remodeled Rooms
Casino Packages
Closest Motel to Pikes Peak
Riverboat Casino Minutes Away
Affordable Rates
- 75 OCCUPANCY -
Afordable
Rates
Better
Business Bureau
Credited
Room
Available for
Pets Also
All Sizes of Rooms Available
(Larger Units Available for Families)
Lodging
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September
27-29, 2013
Cranfest Marsh Tours
& Cranberry Video
Friday & Saturday
Arts & Crafts Show 850 Booths
Antique & Flea Market 350
Booths All Three Days
Farmers Market 100 Booths
All Three Days
Food Booths 80 which
include the famous
Cranberry Cream Puffs
Gigantic Parade Sunday 12 p.m.
Handicap Parking with
legal sticker or license
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Festival Parking $5.00
8 Miles North of Tomah take I-94 West to Exit #135
608-378-4200
Fax: 608-378-4250
email cranfest@
cranfest.com
7 a.m. all 3 days!
www.cranfest.com
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Efgy Mounds National Monument
Located three miles north of Marquette off Highway
76, Efgy Mounds National Monument is best
explored through an extensive series of groomed
hiking trails. Visitors hike past ancient Indian burial and
ceremonial mounds to numerous bluff tops offering
spectacular vistas 400 feet above the Mississippi and
Yellow River valleys. The south unit trail brings hikers
to the Marching Bears, one of the largest and best
preserved efgy mound groups in America. Entrance
fees are no longer collected at the Monument.
Guided hikes and special events are planned year-
round and picnic tables are scattered along Highway
76 south of the park. ADA accessible features include
modern visitor center, museum, bookstore, and a one
mile elevated boardwalk trail connected to the visitor
center.
Call 563-873-3491 or visit the parks website at
www.nps.gov/efmo for more information, including
dates of special events.
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The city of Boscobel, WI will take a long step back
in history August 2-4 when it hosts the 21st Annual
Muskets & Memories Civil War Era Reenactment
and GAR Heritage Encampment, an interactive living
history, at Kronshage Park on Boscobels south side.
WISCONSIN
Civil War Reeneactment
This unique event has become one of the largest
and most popular Civil War Era reenactments in the
Upper Midwest, attracting nearly 1,000 military and
civilian participants and over 8,000 spectators each
year.
Historically accurate Civil War Era activities
within the encampment include a fashion show,
childrens activities, an evening ball, period music, an
ecumenical church service, rst-person impressions,
medical history demonstrations, guided tours of the
Union, Confederate and Civilian camps, military drills,
workshops, and the ever-popular battles. Sutlers
vending period goods and garments will be present to
satisfy Civil War Era shopping needs. Other activities
include a ladies garden party (period dress required),
a pie and ice cream social, and the live re competition
using Civil War rearms.
Saturdays battle will be Fredericksburg, VA. The
Sunday battle will be a reenactment of the engagement
at Prairie Grove, AR.
For more information about this event, call 608-872-
2274 or visit the Muskets and Memories web site at
www.musketsandmemories.org.
De Soto, WI
88 Crawford Street
608-648-2130
Ferryville, WI
161 Main Street
608-734-3440
Civil War Era
Reenactment
August 2, 3 & 4, 2013
Kronshage Park Boscobel, WI
Family Oriented Interactive History
www.musketsandmemories.net
Info: M. Leifeit 608-872-2274
cirushwk@mwt.net
21
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Annual Event
1,000
Reenactors
Civilian Life
Civil War
Battles
Over 20
Cannons
Over 60
Cavalry
A living history event for the whole family!
Cold
Beverages
& Snacks
Ferryville
Cheese & More
State Hwy. 35, Ferryville, WI
608-734-3121
Hunting & Fishing Licenses
De Soto Pronto
10110 State Hwy. 35, De Soto, WI
608-648-3711
Hand Dipped
Ice Cream
at Both
Locations!
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Kays Potiques
kpotiques.com
Open
Seasonally
June - October
Hours: Saturday
& Sunday
12pM - 5pm
150 Main Street, Ferryville, WI
608-648-3647
991 9th Street NW Waukon
563-568-4581
WAUKON TIRE CENTER
Tires Brakes Alignments
Regans
Auto
Glass
1058 Hwy 9, Waukon, IA
Matt Regan 563-568-6028 Cell 563-794-0692
Over 15 Years
Experience!
FREE
ESTIMATES!
Automotive
Services
R.W. PLADSEN, INC.
Waukon, IA 563-568-6357
www.pladseninc.com
Vehicle Sales & Service
429 9TH ST. SW, WAUKON
563-568-4476
WEST SIDE GARAGE
5 Star Mufer Shop
Oil Changes Brakes Tires
Complete Engine Overhaul
Transmission Rebuilds
Complete Air Conditioning
Over
39 years
in
Business!
TORKELSONS
SALES LEASING
PARTS SERVICE
ELGIN
1-800-779-0035
OR 563-426-5505
WAUKON
1-800-779-0092
OR 563-568-4587
Proudly serving Northeast
Iowa for over 87 years.
www.torkelsonmotors.com
Hennessy Towing & Auto Detailing
2532 Breezy Corners Road, Waukon, IA (East of John Deere)
Clip & Save
Towing & Wrecker
Services
Light, Medium &
Heavy Duty Towing &
Recovery
Short & Long
Distance Auto Hauling
Wrecker & Flatbed
Auto Door Unlocking
Auto Detailing
Services
Wash, Wax &
Cleaning
Cars, Trucks & Vans
24 HOUR TOWING SERVICES (563) 568-7229 or (563) 568-3373
563-568-3132
Danny Macs Towing
AAA Service
Door Unlocks
Long & Short
Distance Hauling
Major & Minor
Repairs Available
24 HOUR
ROADSIDE
ASSISTANCE
Owners:
Brian & Marie
Burington
402 9th St. NW , Waukon , IA
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