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Birth announcement: Bogan
16+ hour, 41+ min ago (95+ words) Waukon Standard Ethan and Charity Bogan of West Union announce the birth of their son, David Emmett Bogan, born June 17, 2026 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and measured 21-1/2 inches in length at the time of his…...
100th birthday celebration for Jane Fransen
16+ hour, 41+ min ago (71+ words) Waukon Standard 100th birthday celebration for Jane Fransen Jane Fransen of Waukon will be celebrating her 100th birthday Saturday, July 11 from 1-3 p. m. at Lid's Bar and Grill's Ceili House, located at 1350 9th Street SW, Waukon. If unable to attend, cards and well wishes may…...
Grief Support Group to meet Thursday, July 2
16+ hour, 31+ min ago (111+ words) Waukon Standard Grief Support Group to meet Thursday, July 2 The local Grief Support Group will again be holding their monthly meeting at Veterans Memorial Hospital on Thursday, July 2, from 5-6 pm in the Meditation Healing Center, located just inside the main…...
Birth announcement: Yoder
16+ hour, 41+ min ago (66+ words) Waukon Standard Lester and Waneta Yoder of rural Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Rose Anna Yoder, born June 17, 2026 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and measured 19-1/2 inches in length at the time of her…...
How Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation memorials are utilized
16+ hour, 26+ min ago (308+ words) by Beth Shafer, Growth and Development Coordinator " Have you ever wondered what happens to your memorial donations after the Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation receives them? Here's an overview of how those gifts are managed and used to support local…...
Blood in special demand during the summer
16+ hour, 31+ min ago (284+ words) Waukon Standard Blood in special demand during the summer This July, celebrate freedom by giving someone more time - every 2 seconds, someone in the US needs blood or platelets. The next Life Serve Blood Center blood drive will be held Monday,…...
Veterans Memorial Hospital announces administrative leadership transition
15+ hour, 16+ min ago (220+ words) Veterans Memorial Hospital Administrator Michael Coyle resigned from his position Tuesday, June 23, effective immediately. The hospital's board of trustees and leadership team have implemented a transition plan to ensure continuity of operations and patient care. An interim leadership structure has…...
Letter to the Editor: Submitted by Ann Hart
15+ hour, 16+ min ago (262+ words) I don't know a thing about soccer, but I am enjoying the reactions of the soccer fans who have followed their country's teams to the USA. The World Cup games are being played in small and large cities across our…...
City of Waukon and Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission to host Public Visioning Meeting July 8 as part of Waukon Comprehensive Plan process | The Standard Newspaper
17+ hour, 22+ min ago (460+ words) Waukon Standard City of Waukon and Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission to host Public Visioning Meeting July 8 as part of Waukon Comprehensive Plan process Public input sought to help determine community needs and direction for growth Waukon City Manager Grayson…...
Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation's 33rd Annual Golf Tournament results | The Standard Newspaper
16+ hour, 25+ min ago (282+ words) The 33rd Annual Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation Golf Tournament was held Monday, June 22, at the Waukon Golf and Country Club. A full tournament of 34 teams of three participated, each enjoying 18 holes of golf plus lunch and dinner prepared by Rich…...