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Allamakee Leadership Institute Opens 2026–2027 Program at Village Creek Bible Camp

The Allamakee Leadership Institute (ALI) welcomed its 2026–2027 participants to Village Creek Bible Camp on Thursday, September 3, for an orientation filled …

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Jenny Byrnes New Communication Coordinator for ACED

Jenny Byrnes has called Allamakee County home her entire life. It’s where she grew up, built her career, got married, and is …

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Elizabeth Hoins, VMH, Appointed to ACED Board

Elizabeth Hoins, Veterans Memorial Hospital, was appointed to fill the seat vacated by Michael Coyle. Elizabeth Hoins is a lifelong resident of …

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Resources and Connections for Postville, IA

If you were impacted by the July 28, 2026 fire and need support, the organizations below can help. Resources Northeast Iowa Community …

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2026 Allamakee Leadership Institute Applications Open

Sign up today for the Allamakee Leadership Institute (ALI). Payment is required to hold your seat. Maximum of 20 seats. Do you …

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Celebrating Our 2026 Tourism Award Winners

The iTIP annual Summer Celebration Awards Ceremony at Hotel Millwright in the Amana Colonies was held on June 9. iTIP supports Iowa’s …

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ACED Hosts Economic Development Tour of Waukon

Allamakee Economic Development Tour on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 from 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. This tour was a celebration. This tour …

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Allamakee County Birding Guide Released

A new resource for birding in Allamakee County has been released thanks to collaborative efforts between the Upper Iowa Audubon Society and …

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Bridge Closure Date and Plans for Car Ferry Service

LANSING, Iowa – Oct. 7, 2025 – The Iowa and Wisconsin Departments of Transportation are proceeding with plans to close the existing …

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Meet the Waukon Apartments Management Team

Mike and Sarah Buchheit, co-owners and brokers of Pella Real Estate Services, have dedicated more than 20 years to investing in and …

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Development in Allamakee in Photos!

Waukon RW Pladsen is building a new location across from WW Homestead Dairy   Quandahl Apartments, work is underway on the 36 …

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UERPC Announcement of Funding Opportunities

Greetings! Below is a list of funding opportunities that may fit your community needs. **We are always happy to help with your grant writing …

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Commercial Property For Sale

Two local businesses are ready for new owners! The current owner of two pharmaceutical businesses, located in two different Allamakee County towns, …

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Tourism Impact in Allamakee 2023

County Visitor Spending Business Sales Employment Labor Income S&L Taxes Allamakee $32.3M (+6.8%) $46.1M (+5.7%) 205 (+1.1%) $6.1M (+0.8%) $6.5M (+3.1%) Clayton …

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Allamakee County Child Care Coalition – December 19

The coalition discussed the following on Thursday, December 19 at noon via zoom. Working on collecting $20,000 in outstanding pledges $208,000 available …

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Waukon Apartment Project Breaks Ground

August 20, 2024 (DES MOINES, IA) – Gov. Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) today announced more than $37 million …

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Allamakee County Child Care Coalition 

If you are interested in attending an Allamakee County Child Care Coalition meeting, please reach out to Val Reinke allamakeecountyedt@gmail.com. Iowa Women’s …

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ACED Annual Meeting Invite

Save the date! ACED partners join us Thursday, October 17, 2024 at TJ Hunter’s Banquet Hall (377 Main St, Lansing, IA.) Agenda: …

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Prime Real Estate for Sale: 201 Rossville Rd, Waukon, IA 52172

Now available – PRIME real estate in the heart of downtown Waukon, IA. Buildings are currently used as RW Pladsen, Inc. Current …

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Lansing Bridge Updates

The Iowa and Wisconsin DOTs have developed a website where you can get the latest information and sign up to receive progress …

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iLEAD Symposium Recap

(Clinton, IA) – Iowa Travel Industry Partners (iTIP) gathered statewide partners to host the iLEAD Leadership Symposium February 8 – 9, 2024. …

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2024 Spring Workshop Recaps

Allamakee Energy District Workshop Photo by Joe Moses, Waukon Standard Allamakee Energy District hosted a workshop for municipalities, schools and non profits …

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Transforming Allamakee County, One Building at a Time

It’s been an exciting journey since the introduction of the Allamakee County Facade Improvement Grant. Today, we stand amid a landscape that …

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Partnership Form is Due

We’re thrilled to invite you to be a part of the ongoing growth and development of Allamakee County! As we gear up …

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Join Community Connectors

Looking to expand your network and become an integral part of a thriving community in Northeast Iowa? Look no further than Community …

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Social Media Series

Are you ready to elevate your business’s social media game? The Northeast Iowa Business Network (NIBN) is here to help! NIBN presents …

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2023 Cloy Kuhse Positive Impact Award Winner

Allamakee County Economic Development & Tourism (ACED) is happy to announce Hall Roberts’ Son as the 2023 Cloy Kuhse Positive Impact Award …

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Allamakee County Housing Assessment

As Allamakee County seeks to support its businesses and attract and retain the needed workforce, ensuring adequate, decent and affordable housing is …

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Iowa Byways Local Legends Passport

Iowa Byways Local Legends Byway Passport Program lowa Scenic Byways 2023 Mobile exclusive Instantly delivered via text and email No apps to …

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Allamakee County Fair Recap & Countywide Housing Study

ACED Booth at the Pavilion Thursday, July 20 11-8; Friday, July 21 11-8; and Saturday, July 22 9-2. Thank you for stopping …

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August Radio Show

Hi, this is Val Reinke with Allamakee Economic Development & Tourism, the host for Wow Who Knew in Northeast Iowa, the Best …

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RSVP Seeking Advisory Council Member

RSVP = Retired Senior Volunteer Program Mission Statement: Northeast Iowa RSVP matches the skills and interests of volunteers who are 55 and better …

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Waukon Housing Round Table Recap

On Tuesday, July 11 at 6 p.m. Waukon Housing Round Table attendees filled the room at NICC Waukon Center. Speakers included: Gary …

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Seeking 2023 Nominations: Cloy Kuhse Positive Impact Award

Allamakee County Economic Development (ACED) is seeking nominations for the 2023 “Cloy Kuhse Positive Impact Award”. To be eligible, the recipient must …

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The Learning Tree Childcare Center Opening in Lansing

3 Year Old Preschool at Meehan Memorial Lansing Public Library Basement Program Features We will be accepting students who will be 3 …

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Wow Who Knew Radio Show

Hi, this is Val Reinke with Allamakee Economic Development & Tourism, the host for Wow Who Knew in Northeast Iowa, the Best …

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Shark Tank Camp Recap

Shark Tank Camp aka Building Your Own Business Camp for kids was held June 27 and 28. There were a total of …

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Seeking Multi-Family Housing Developer

5 acres shovel ready 72 units, developed in 2 phases for workforce housing New subdivision at 8th Ave SW, Waukon, IA Waukon …

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Thrifty with a Compass Visits Allamakee County

Thrifty with a Compass was in Allamakee County the first weekend of June. Check out their Instagram Reel below.   View this …

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