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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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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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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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Commercial Property For Sale Waukon Location
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Commercial Properties Eligible for Facade Grant

Allamakee County has officially established the Allamakee County Facade Improvement Grant, which will provide eligible applicants with financial assistance to improve the …

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2022 Cloy Kuhse Positive Impact Award Winner

Allamakee County Economic Development & Tourism (ACED) is happy to announce Welsh’s Village Farm & Home – Lansing as the 2022 Cloy …

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