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ou will find an entirely different experience in Allamakee County, the Northeast corner of Iowa! Deeply carved river valleys, upward reaching bluffs and outdoor activities for all seasons, are Yjust a few things that make our county one of a kind! We have spectacular views of bluffs, the longest trout stream in the state, and the only National Monument in Iowa. Allamakee is the place for adventure, family friendly experiences & unrivaled natural beauty. Besides our natural surroundings, Allamakee County offers quaint downtowns, one of a kind shops and history that may surprise you. Did you know that Jefferson Davis spent time in Allamakee County? Davis was sent to Allamakee County to open the first saw mill west of the Mississippi River because he was courting President Zachary Tyler’s daughter. Despite Tyler’s effort, they did end up getting married on June 17, 1835. We hope you find this brochure a useful and educational resource that will entice you to visit Allamakee County. We, Allamakee County Economic Development & Tourism (ACED), are proud to promote our wonderful county and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do. We are able to provide this brochure and other resources because of our business members. Without their support we would not be able to achieve the goals we have reached, provide the services we offer and create the marketing materials to help promote our county. ACED members are denoted in this brochure by the “ M ” symbol and bold. Please thank the ACED members when you have the opportunity to do business with them. We are unique and can provide you a vacation, weekend getaway, hunting exploration or family adventure that you will never forget. 2 WHAT’S INSIDE Historical Attractions...... 4 Recreation and Outdoor Adventures...... 10 Shopping...... 18 Experiences...... 22 Byway...... 24 Map...... 27 Meeting Rooms & Reception Halls...... 28 Dining...... 29 Lodging...... 32 Community Services...... 36

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M Historical Society, Old court house Museum & Genealogy Research 121 Allamakee St., Waukon (563) 568-2954 • www.allamakeehistory.org Within the 1861 structure, one will discover rooms furnished to reflect the 19th and early 20th century, displays of farm tools, military items, medical room, and the court room-complete with the judge’s bench, chair and gavel. The courthouse was the center of a great controversy between the cities of Waukon and Lansing. Both cities claimed to be the County seat; each raised funds and built courthouses with Lansing completing theirs first. In June of 1866, after ten county seat contests, a posse of 30 men on horseback seized all the county records and took them to this Waukon courthouse. The The 2,526-acre park is divided into two Iowa Supreme Court later intervened in the units (North and South) by the Yellow River. dispute, making Waukon the official county Although most seat. Locals today Indian mound will still speak of groups involve the brazen action! hiking along relatively long and steep trails, three burial mounds are accessible directly behind the Visitor Center. Hiking trails offer modest to extended routes, allowing you to select your route and view a variety of mounds. An accessible boardwalk trail into the wetlands near the Visitor Center is available for disabled visitors and persons of all walking abilities. Open year-round. Black Hawk Bridge IA-9/WI-82 Mississippi River Crossing, Lansing Completed in 1931 at the cost of nearly $750,000. The Black Hawk Bridge crosses M the Mississippi River with a design that has Effigy Mounds National attracted not only local, but national attention Monument for its beauty. The cantilever structure spans 151 Hwy. 76, Harpers Ferry the Mississippi, joining the states of Iowa and (563) 873-3491 • www.nps.gov/efmo/index.htm Wisconsin. The bridge was named in honor No visit to Allamakee County would be of the great Sauk leader, Chief Black Hawk complete without stopping at Iowa’s only and is popularly referred to as the “Lansing national Monument, Effigy Mounds National Bridge”. The bridge roadway is 21 feet wide Monument. There are 206 known prehistoric with a minimum vertical clearance of 18.5 Native American Indian mounds within the feet and has a total length, including the main borders of the park, 31 of which are shaped channel crossing and approach spans, of in the likeness (effigy) of bears or birds. 1,623 feet. See individual listings for details of museums, attractions & operation times or appointments. 4 M = Allamakee Economic Dev. Member HISTORICAL ATTRACTIONS

Fish Farm Mounds River as the dividing line, giving Iowa a good State Preserve portion of what is now southern Minnesota. Hwy 26, 3 miles S. of New Albin Minnesotans wanted to use the 42nd parallel as the border, giving them the city of Dubuque A 3-acre prehistoric cemetery (mound group) & Northern Iowa. In 1849, Captain Thomas located in the southern portion of the 576-acre J. Lee settled the matter by establishing the Fish Farm Mounds Wildlife Area. The Preserve border at 43 degrees and 30 minutes north contains a cluster of 30 conical mounds of latitude. To solidify his mark, Lee purchased a various sizes, which were built by Native cast-iron monument on October 19, 1849 and Americans from 100 B.C. to 650 A.D. The had it installed on the border. This 600-pound Wildlife Area is mostly wooded and is abundant cast-iron post marks “Minnesota” on the north, with wildlife, making it a popular hunting area. “Iowa” on the south and “1849” & “43-30” Site includes picnic shelters and limited hiking (latitude) on the sides. This is the only original and walking trails. marker remaining on the northern boundary line of the State of Iowa. MUSEUM OF RIVER HISTORY AND COMMERCIAL FISHING MUSEUM 60 S. Front St., Lansing, (563) 538-4641 or (563) 538-3943 Lansing’s unique history as a river town comes to life in this specialized museum, featuring a collection of memorabilia from the early development of the town. Authentic wooden boats and artifacts offer visitors a glimpse at the early clamming and clamshell button industries, as well as commercial fishing and ice harvesting. An extensive IRON POST photograph collection documents the growth Hwy 26, 1/4 mile N. of New Albin of this river town, which was an important ferry For many years, the border between Iowa point for immigrants crossing the Mississippi and Minnesota was hotly disputed. Iowans River in the early days of westward expansion. urged the government to use the Minnesota Open by appointment.

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Gjefle Log Cabin legally purchase the building for town hall 121 Allamakee St., Waukon purposes alone. Thus, the building served two (with the Courthouse Museum) purposes, town hall and as a memorial for the community’s veterans, hence the name This two-story cabin was originally built by “Memorial Hall.” The property was added to Norwegian immigrants. It housed as many National Register of Historic Places in 2000. as 15 people at a single time between 1870 and 1886. Cabin was moved to its present site in 1990. Sandy Point Cemetery (Historically known as Harpers Ferry Cemetery) Southern end of Sandy Point Rd, Harpers Ferry Surrounded by a modest, black iron fence and shaded by tall oak trees, two very different histories are juxtaposed at this point. Buried in this small cemetery is David Harper, an influential businessman known for his large merchandising business of produce. The town was named after Mr. Harper in 1860 and he is still regarded as a leading spirit in the development of Harpers Ferry and his gravestone still stands in dignified grandeur. But it is what surrounds Mr. Harper’s gravesite that makes this cemetery so unusual: seven ceremonial Native American mounds. As many as 2500 years before the settlement of Wexford Immaculate Harpers Ferry, this Conception Church land along the 1416 Co. Hwy. X52, Harpers Ferry great river was occupied by Native This Immaculate Conception Church located Americans. From in an area called Wexford is reportedly the the Woodland oldest Catholic Church between Dubuque, Period, the people Iowa and St. Paul, Minnesota. Located nine are known for miles south of Lansing just off the Great River their subsistence Road, this little stone church is perfectly horticulture, ceramics production, diversified perched above a charismatic Allamakee hunting/gathering and their extensive trade County valley. A creek runs along nearby, the networks. Midwest archaeological evidence sun cascades over the woodland, the road has revealed materials and artifacts from hugs the landscape and it isn’t hard to see as far west as the area now known as why Irish settlers chose this special site to Yellowstone National Park. These people start their community. The church’s simple, also built earthen structures called “mounds.” elegant interior is full of calm, especially when Archaeologists speculate that the mounds the late afternoon beams of sunlight stream found at Sandy Point Cemetery, like many through the intricate stained glass. Make other area mounds, were constructed not sure to notice the framed port record on only as refuges for the dead, but as territorial the back wall which lists all the Ticonderoga boundaries between groups. ship passengers who sailed from Liverpool, England to New Orleans in the winter of 1850. Turner Memorial Hall It is many of these listed individuals who 119 E. Greene St., Postville deemed this valley their final destination. They Built in 1913, the building shows the constructed a small log church in 1851 under predominance of the German-American the direction of their pastor Father Thomas culture. In 1940 the hall was offered to Hore. The church you see standing today, the town for a reasonable sum. Under the completed in 1870, was the third church built Iowa Code of laws, the town could not at this location.

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The following historical sites are located on private property. Please the Mississippi River, was constructed of lo- obtain permission from property owners before going on the property. cally quarried limestone and of oak and white pine materials. It opened in 1864 and was Arthur Wendel Residence used continuously as a school for 108 years, 611 Dodge St., Lansing closing in 1973. Greek Revival Style; listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Constructed in 1870 in Second Empire Style, this home presently a private, multiple-family dwelling. Alberta House Country RD. A-26 (intersection of A-26 & Center Baptist Church Lycurgus Rd.), rural New Albin 1555 Trout Rd, Lansing This originally intended wayside hotel served Established in 1853 - the second oldest as a refuge for frightened settlers during the Swedish Baptist Church in America. This New Ulm Massacre (Sioux) on September church building was dedicated in 1912. 1, 1862. Built by E.T. Albert four years prior Daniel Brennan Residence to the massacre, it features three-foot-thick 491 N. Front St., Lansing stone walls. Constructed in 1870 as a single family resi- Colsch Log House dence, this Italianate Style mansion continues 2774 Hwy. 26 (east side of rd.), rural New Albin to serve as a private single-family dwelling. Constructed in 1858 Elijah Fish (originally G. Kerndt & Brothers called Elijah Fish Log Cabin), the 1 ½ story log house sits on land surveyed by Nathaniel General Store Boone, son of Daniel Boone. 391 Main St., Lansing Constructed in 1861 as a general store, New Albin Town Hall this Vernacular style building is listed on the NW corner of Main St. & Ross Ave., New Albin National Register of Historic Places. With its Used until 1969, this 1895 structure attractive exterior and open interior, the space features a bell tower in the Vernacular Style is often used as a community center. with elements of Greek Revival Influence. Building contains just three rooms: the jail, a G. Kerndt & Brothers marshal’s office and council room. Grain Elevator 60-90 Front St., Lansing This Vernacular Style stone and brick structure originally weighed and loaded steamboats and late rail traffic. The structure was constructed in 1868 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Landmark Inn & Gun House 1172 Hwy 9, rural Lansing Township A Federal Style structure built in 1851. The front section was built as the private residence by Col. John Wakefield. Historians say Wakefield was a childhood friend of Abraham Lincoln and commissioned by the President during the Civil War. The rear section was added in 1854 and has been a brewery, hotel, store and post office. The house is now a single family residence.The stone structure directly behind the Landmark Inn is the Gun House, constructed in 1851. Supposedly built by Col. Wakefield to defend against Native American uprisings following his participation in the Blackhawk Wars. Lansing Stone School 509 Center St., Lansing The Stone school was built in 1863, by Thom- as Gotlieb Engelhorn for a cost of $5,000. The two-story building, three blocks west of 7 HISTORICAL ATTRACTIONS

The historical sites listed on this page are located on private property. Please respect their privacy and obtain permission from property owners before going on the property.

Barnes Octagon House 22 E. Main St., Waukon This Stone Italianate house was constructed in 1865. The house was built with local limestone and the foundation is 20-foot bedrock while the walls were quarried from the basement site. The house was built for Thomas H. Barnes, an early settler of Waukon and local physician. Barnes served in the Civil War and built the house upon Reburn 12-Sided Barn returning to Waukon. Today the house 1641 Pool Hill Dr., rural New Albin serves as a dental office. This unique 12-sided, beef cattle barn was built by Tom Reburn in 1941. Some of the timber and sheeting lumber was taken from Reburn’s father’s barn. With a 46 foot diam- eter, the barn is capable of feeding 50 cattle at one time. Interior of the barn has a circular feed aisle and hay mound with a circular track for the hay fork. This structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. John R Mott House 265 W. Williams St., Postville This Victorian Style two-story frame house was constructed in 1867 and was the boyhood home of former Postville resident, Dr. John Raleigh Mott (1865-1955). Dr. Mott received the1946 Nobel Peace Prize for founding the World Council of Churches. Hailed as an inter- national religious leader, Dr. Mott was recog- nized for his service in church and missionary movements. Identified with a bronze plaque and is now a private apartment building known as Mott Manor. The building also once served as a hospital. Visitors are allowed only to look at the exterior from the sidewalk or road. Roger Kolarich Home 111 E. Tilden St., Postville Constructed in 1872 by Fodfrey Stadt, this two story frame home in Victorian Gothic Style includes a stage. Stadt’s son enjoyed performing one-person shows, so Stadt had the stage built for his son. The building presently serves as a dental office. Old East Paint Creek Otto J. Hager House Lutheran Church 402 Allamakee St., Waukon 1799 Elon Dr., County Rd. A-52, Waterville Constructed in 1908 the brick Prairie School- Constructed in 1869, structure is considered Style home was designed by prominent Gothic Style and listed on the National architect Robert C. Spenser of Chicago. Register of Historic Places. This was the first Property is listed on the National Register church constructed for Norwegian settlers in of Historic Places and presently a private Allamakee County. single-family residence. 8 M = Allamakee Economic Dev. Member AllamakeeCounty A WORLD WORTH EXPLORING

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M Green Valley Getaway Apple Orchards 78 16th Ave NW, Waukon • (563) 568-4866 Countryside Orchard An exciting nine-hole golf course. From the 1803 Whitetail Dr., Lansing • (563) 538-4546 longest tees it presents 1,434 yards of golf for a par of 30. Green Valley Getaway is a Organic and natural production of apples, daily fee golf course with an ‘open to the cherries, raspberries, blueberries, squash & public’ guest policy. Enjoy fresh air and the sheep. scenery while golfing, sitting in the outdoor Peake’s Orchards beer garden with a fire pit, or relax inside in 319 N. Line Dr., Waukon • (563) 419-0449 their lounge area while enjoying something from their full menu entrees. This is a great Pick your own or purchase on site. Hayrides place for graduations, reunions and parties, are available by reservation. with plenty of outdoor seating and parking.

Family & Friends M Main Feature Theatre Adventures & Pizza Pub 38 W. Main St., Waukon • (563) 568-6134, M Movie line: (563) 568-4900 Effigy Mounds National www.mainfeaturetheater.com Monument 151 Hwy. 76, Harpers Ferry • (563) 873-3491 “The eat while watching a movie place!” Main www.nps.gov/efmo/index.htm Feature Theater and Pizza Pub is a movie theater with tables and chairs on a tiered No visit to Allamakee County would be com- plete without stopping at Iowa’s only national declining floor. Whole families can enjoy not monument. There are 206 known prehistoric only watching a movie but ordering pizzas, American Indian mounds in the park, 31 are pastas, appetizers, etc. They also have a few shaped in the likeness (effigy) of bears or rows of regular theater seats at the front for birds. The 2,526-acre park is divided into two guests wanting to just enjoy the movie but units by the Yellow River. Walking trails pro- not eat. Main Feature is also a wonderful vide modest to extended routes, allowing you place to hold business meetings, birthday to view a variety of mounds. An accessible parties, graduation parties, community boardwalk into the wetlands near the Visitor meetings and any other social events. Open Center is available for disabled and persons of seven days a week! all walking abilities.

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M Mississippi Explorer cruises Riverfront on Main St., Lansing (877) 647-7397 ext. 1 or (563) 586-4444 www.mississippiexplorer.com Discover the beautiful scenery and grandiose eco-system that encompasses the Mississippi River, where alluring backwaters are aching for exploration. Bring your family, friends and camera for a uniquely tailored riverboat excursion on America’s grandest river. Enjoy shower facilities, cabin rental, volleyball, the splendor of the mighty Mississippi River horseshoes, basketball court, game room and ecosystems as you are navigated through refreshments. Wonderful fishing on the Upper the meandering channels and endless Iowa River as well as numerous trout streams backwaters. Magnificent scenery, abundant within a 10-mile radius encompasses this wildlife, waterfowl and bald eagles welcome resort. Camping season: April 15- Oct. 15. you around every bend. Call ahead to set up a tour! M Village Creek Bible Camp 1588 Drake Rd., Lansing (563) 535-7320 www.villagecreek.net At VCBC, every day is filled with “funtastic” things to do - The Blob (you just have to see it!), kayaking, fishing, the 100’ waterslide, and the beach are some of the highlights at the lake. Village Creek also has laser tag, horsemanship/trail-riding, archery, and a ropes challenge course with one of the longest zip-lines in the Midwest. They offer a variety of camping experiences for both youth and families in either summer or winter M S & S Houseboat months. Whether participating in one of their Rentals programs or planning your own customized 990 S. Front St., Lansing • (800) 728-0131 retreat or event, Village Creek would love www.ssboatrentals.com. to have you as their guest. Give them the They are located in the heart of the Upper opportunity to serve you or your group, and Mississippi River Wildlife and Fish Refuge, we believe you will be blessed. one of the most beautiful refuges in the United States. You can watch bald eagles Bigfoot Canoe Rental soar, fish and enjoy this natural beauty 419 Big Foot Rd, Volney all while being on a fully furnished, luxury (563) 539-4272 houseboat. S&S has several packages to Explore the beauty accommodate all your needs. S&S also and wonder of the rents fishing and pontoon boats. Yellow River valley. Bigfoot Canoe M Upper Iowa Resort Rental rents canoes, and Rental kayaks and tubes. 578 Lonnings Dr., Dorchester Shuttle service is (563) 568-3263 • www.upperiowaresort.com also available. They are located in the Nestled in a quiet valley right along the Village of Volney, Upper Iowa River, enjoy camping (primitive or seven miles north of electric/water sites), canoeing, kayaking, and Monona off County inner-tubing. The resort includes sand-bottom Highway X26. freshwater swimming pool/beach, modern 11 RECREATION & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Pikes Peak 15316 Great River Rd., McGregor (563) 873-2341 This state park features a 500-foot bluff overlooking the Upper Mississippi River. The Natural Gait 1878 Old Mission Dr., Harpers Ferry (877) 776-2208 With multiple lodging options, this lodge is not only a vacation getaway, but a great place to host family reunions, meetings, weddings and other events. (Commercial kitchen on site). Waukon Bowling & Sports Center 601 Rossville Rd., Waukon • (563) 568-2310 Offering eight lanes of bowling, pool and darts, a full food menu and drinks. Waukon Country Club Driftaway Hot Air 308 1st St. SE., Waukon • (563) 568-9939 Balloon Rides This nine-hole course features 3,017 yards of 204 E. Main St., Waukon golf along with a full service bar. (Available for (800) 643-9229 parties and receptions.) Experience the beauty of Allamakee County from a hot air balloon. This lifetime experience Bird Watching ends with a traditional Champagne toast upon You will find many prime locations to sit and landing. watch the birds! Whether it be eagles or hawks, or any other familiar birds, you can sit Geocaching by the Mississippi River and take it all in! Effigy www.geocaching.com Mounds National Monument offers an annual Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure “Hawk Watch” weekend. They also have a bird hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. conservation area. The US Fish and Wildlife Visit the website to learn more! Refuge, along the Mississippi River, is home Hi-way Lanes to hundreds of species. The City of Lansing 144 E. Military Rd., Postville • (563) 864-9515 also hosts an annual “Rivers & Bluffs Birding Festival” each November. There are eight lanes of bowling with a full bar and lounge, pizza and sandwich menu. Hunting & Fishing Ion Exchange IA Fishing & Hunting Regulations: www.iowadnr.gov 1878 Old Mission Dr., Harpers Ferry US Fish and Wildlife Service lands: www.fws.gov. (800) 291-2143 • www.ionexchange.com. Deer Growing wildflowers, native plants, native Allamakee County is a top county for Boone grasses and Gardening plants. Ion Exchange, and Crockett trophy quality deer and ranked Inc. is a Native Wildflower and Prairie Grass 8th among all North Nursery established in 1988. Tours are American counties. available by appointment. With over 10,000 Lady Luck Casino acres of state 100 Anti Monopoly, Marquette • (800) 496-8238 DNR hunting land, finding your perfect With three floors of gambling, this river boat spot for that “big offers lots of fun, entertainment and eating buck” shouldn’t options. be a problem. Maiden Voyage Tours Make sure you McGregor • (563) 586-2123 or (563) 880-8970 have your Iowa hunting license and Enjoy the beautiful scenery along the Missis- permission to hunt sippi. Tours run late May-mid October. on any private land.

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Fishing Allamakee County boasts some of the most beautiful and plentiful trout streams. Named the second most visited county by Trout Anglers in the State of Iowa, it’s a true angler’s paradise, dotted with miles and miles of trout streams. Some are easily accessible in state or county parks, and others are located wild and remote natural spaces. Iowa trout streams offer rainbow, brown and brook trout, both naturally reproducing and stocked. For the non trout angler, Pool 9 of the Mississippi River offers major species of bluegill, channel catfish, crappie, freshwater drum, largemouth bass, northern pike, sauger, smallmouth bass and walleye. Minor species of flathead catfish, rock bass, white bass, yellow perch can also be caught. Free fishing weekend is the first full weekend in June for Iowa residents. Morel MushroomS These edible mushrooms grow in the spring. The cap of morels are holey or spongy looking with hollow stems. They are typically found in moist areas, around dying or dead elm trees, sycamore and ash trees, old apple orchards. Morels once picked keep for two to three days, according to Iowa State University. Wild Game Poisonous false morels also grow Allamakee County boasts a in the same areas large population of wild turkeys, during the same pheasants, duck, geese and other time of year. Obtain small game. With the vast amount permission prior to of public land, support from land entering any privately owners and hunting aficionados, owned land. Allamakee is a prime destination for wild game. When hunting, follow all laws, regulations and landowner directives. Hunting licenses can be purchased at numerous outlets. Peck’s Pool 9 Guide Service 2709 High View Ln., New Albin (563) 544-4611 www.lake-like.com/fishing/guide.cfm/128/ Pecks-Pool-9-Guide-Service They offer six hour and eight hour day trips out on the Mississippi River Pool 9. special- izing in bass, walleye, northern pike, catfish, and pan fish fishing. Up North Adventure 1431 Bakkum Rd., Waukon • (563) 535-7296 www.upnorthadventures.weebly.com offering fishing to dog sledding adventures. Call to book an exciting and educational experience in the outdoors. 13 RECREATION & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Lull’s Park Parks & SE side of Postville Picnic spots (563) 864-7454 This city park contains M Waukon Park playground equipment, & Recreation basketball court, frisbee golf, Hwy. 9, Waukon shelters with electricity, grills and (563) 568-6420 tables, restrooms. The newly or (563) 568-7131 remodeled city swimming pool www.waukonpark is located within the park. An andrec.com extension of Lull’s Park includes Forty-six acres of a nature/walking trail. open park make this a great meeting place for families and friends. There are Picnic shelters, hiking trails, aquatic center, disc golf, fishing pond and camping facilities and several playground structures located in this park.

Mount Hosmer City Park Lansing • (563) 538-4757 A spectacular panoramic view of 50 miles of the beautiful Mississippi River valley rewards visitors who take the side trip up to the 104- acre Mount Hosmer City Park, situated on a bluff 450 feet above the town of Lansing. The park is named for Harriet Hosmer, a sculptress, who won a footrace to the summit of the hill during a steamboat layover during the 1850s. Savor the natural beauty of the Mississippi and watch the river boats go by Bluffview Park from this scenic overlook. Amenities include 942 Hwy. 364, Harpers Ferry • (563) 568-2996 restrooms, shelter, telescopes and veteran memorials. A large lighted American Flag flies Roadside rest area featuring an open stone high above the bluff and can be seen from the shelter, restrooms, grills and picnic tables. Wisconsin side of the River. Park is managed Clinton F. Meyer Park and maintained by the City of Lansing. Murdock St., Postville Nobles Island Public Playground equipment, a basketball court, Boat Landing shelter and portable restrooms are available 645 Hwy. 364, Harpers Ferry • (563) 568-2996 on site. A public boat landing on the Mississippi River Harpers Slough located five miles South of Harpers Ferry. In 759 Hwy. 364, Harpers Ferry • (563) 568-2996 addition to two boat launching ramps, the area Day use area that offers picnicking spots and also offers shoreline fishing access, picnicking handicapped shoreline fishing access along spots, and restrooms (pit latrines) for public the Mississippi River. use. Managed and maintained by Allamakee Co. Conservation. M = Allamakee Economic Dev. Member 14 RECREATION & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Stonebrook Park Swimming & Fitness 589 Yellow River Dr., Postville • (563) 568-2996 Newly developed along the Yellow River, this M Waukon Family small quiet park has picnicking, a shelter house and fishing! Enjoy listening to the water Aquatic Center rolling over the rocks or dipping your toes in Waukon City Park, Waukon • (563) 568-2514 www.waukonparkandrec.com the Yellow River. Managed and maintained by Allamakee Co. Conservation. The entire family will enjoy the twisting water slide, diving board and special children’s Yellow River State Forest area, which includes geysers and a raindrop 729 St. Forest Rd., Harpers Ferry • (563) 586-2254 structure. www.iowadnr.gov/forestry/yellowriver.html Lansing Community Pool First acquired as a state forest in 1935, the 490 Bench St., Lansing • (563) 538-4343 Yellow River Forest has grown to encompass nearly 8,500 acres of natural beauty. Some of Outdoor pool with sloping area and diving boards. Iowa’s most unique forest features and terrain Postville Community Pool are found in the forest, and a wide variety of 402 Wilson St., Postville • (563) 864-7690 plant and animal life (including more than 65 Newly renovated outdoor public swimming species of birds) make this carefully managed pool with a diving board, mushroom water timberland a lovely place to visit. Year-round structure, slide and lanes for lap swimming. camping is available, and hikers, equestrians, snowmobilers and cross-country skiers are Northeast Iowa YMCA sure to appreciate the extensive trail system. 313 W Post St., Postville • (563) 864-9622 Hunting and fishing are also popular activities Features an indoor pool, exercise room, basket- in the forest. ball court and community room for meetings. M = Allamakee Economic Dev. Member 15 RECREATION & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Swimming & Fitness Continued Waukon Recreational Trail Lansing Fitness Center • 2 miles 51 N. 5th St., Lansing • (563) 538-4471 www.allamakeecounty.com They have a large selection of cardio equip- Over two miles of trail within the Waukon City ment, weight machines, dumbbells and offer Park. Future plans are being made to extend group fitness classes. this trail so it creates at least a three mile loop. You can view the trail map on the above Waukon Wellness Center website. 1220 Third Ave. NW., Waukon • (563) 568-0074 www.waukonwellness.com Offers an indoor walking/ running track, racquetball courts, basketball/volley- ball/ tennis courts, batting cages, rock climbing wall, exercise equipment, free weights, personal training as well as group exercise classes.

Trails Army Road • 2 miles West of New Albin • (563) 873-3423 This two mile gravel trail takes you out into the Mississippi River floodplains and backwaters. Water Trails It is just one small portion of the 660 acre Pool Slough Wildlife Management Area. The Friends of Pool 9 trail crosses wetlands, sloughs (areas of soft A community based, grassroots, non-profit muddy ground), then winds its way through organization, who share a common mission a floodplain forest. The end of the trail will to conserve the natural and cultural resources provide a parking lot, boat ramp and fishing within Pool 9 of the Upper Mississippi River platform. Bring your boat and this landing will be the start of your adventure into Reno Mississippi River - Bottoms’ backwaters. Reno Bottom’s Reno, MN to New Albin, IA Mississippi River Trail (563) 873-3423 • www.fws.gov (MRT) • 280 miles (Bike) This 14 mile trail has three take-out points The MRT provides an opportunity for you along the trail. From April to early June, to safely bike one of the Nation’s most Millstone and New Albin Army Road Landings spectacular roadways, the Great River Road. are frequently under water. You should take Although this bike trail does not yet stretch out at Visger’s Landing during high water. Pick the length of Iowa, you can access the MRT up a map before your adventure so you can in New Albin and bike all the way to Lansing, find your way through the maze of islands and then ride into Harpers Ferry and south. Hop on again just south of McGregor and ride to Guttenberg. It provides opportunities for you to enjoy bluff top views of the Mississippi River or get up close and personal with the river. Snow Mobile trails www.snoblazers.lrtwebservice.com The Allamakee Sno-Blazers maintain approximately two hundred miles of groomed snowmobile trails, including the Yellow River State Forest in Allamakee County. Scenic Trails connect with Winneshiek County, Clayton County and Minnesota trails. View the trail map online. 16 M = Allamakee Economic Dev. Member RECREATION & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES backwaters. Plans are to extend the canoe trail to Harpers Ferry Effigy Mounds National Monument. Refer to the Reno Bottoms Canoe map at www.fws.gov. Mississippi River Lansing to Harpers (563) 873-3423 Paddlers can put in at Lansing and work their way 17 miles downstream on the Mississippi or put in at Heytman’s Landing and go nine miles downstream to Harpers Ferry. The trail portages over the spillway at Lock and Dam No. 9. Future plans will connect to the Reno Bottom’s water trail. Trail is managed and maintained by US Fish and Wildlife

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Upper Iowa River Water Trail You will discover Allamakee County has what (563) 568-2624 you are looking for. From a casual scenic walk Canoeing the Upper Iowa River was rec- to a sweat worthy trek, there’s a trail for you. ognized by National Geographic Adventure Effigy Mounds National Monument has over magazine as one of the top 100 adventures 2,526 acres to explore with trails for various in North America. Canoeist should expect skill levels. You will be rewarded at the top to share the river with kayakers, tubers, and of Fire Point with the anglers. Spending time on the water and amazing view of the camping on the river is a regular family affair Mississippi River Valley. for some, a weekend adventure with friends More great places to for others. Local youth spend endless hours visit: Yellow River State on the most popular stretches. The towns on Park (Harpers Ferry), the river welcome visitors, and many provide Spillway (North of Harp- camping and lodging opportunities. The Al- ers Ferry), Fish Farm lamakee section of the Upper Iowa is where Mounds (New Albin), the valley widens and the bluffs rise further Mount Hosmer (Lan- away from the river. Take a canoe trail in the sing) and Army Road fall to view the fall foliage. For a map contact trail (New Albin). Allamakee Co. Economic Development. Yellow River Water Trail Cross Country Skiing (563) 568-2624 & Snow Shoeing The longest cold water trout stream in Iowa, During the winter months dig out your skis the Yellow River also has the highest gradient and snow shoes and enjoy the scenery of any canoeable stream in Iowa. The lower of Allamakee County. Allamakee County 35 miles offer challenging rapids, limestone Conservation rents snowshoes if you’re cliffs, towering bluffs, mature hardwood forests, a first timer! Similar to hiking, Allamakee combined with high clarity water make this a County has numerous public areas for superior experience. The history of this river this adventure. The 14 miles of trails at is rich with prehistoric Indian Mounds, French Effigy Mounds National Monument are not fur Traders and the first sawmill in Iowa. For a groomed, but open year round. A popular map and information, contact Allamakee Co. and scenic area is within the Yellow River Economic Development. State Forest. 17 SHOPPING

Antiques Teslow’s Formal Wear 16 W. Main St., Waukon • (563) 568-2660 Allamakee Antique Shop A variety of men’s dress shirts, ties, pants, 615 Rossville Rd., Waukon, • (563) 568-6486 and related accessories along with prom and Explore 15 rooms of color coordinated wedding tuxedo rentals. antiques. Tindell Shoe & Repair Archive on Main Hwy. 18, 230 E. Military Rd., Postville 231 Main St., Lansing • (563) 538-9217 (563) 864-3062 Offers a variety of merchandise including Offers a variety of name brand footwear such antiques and collectibles. as Dansko, Nike, SAS, Red Wing and more.

Clothing Trendy Vintage & More 120 W. Greene St., Postville • (563) 864-3062 M Riverland Expressions Choose from a large variety of new name 317 Main St., Lansing • (563) 538-4751 brand clothing, fabulous jewelry, and current www.xpressionsinc.espwebsite.com styles of gently used clothing. Offering screen printing, embroidery, advertising specialties and graphic design. Quilt Shops Check out their in-stock items available. Epic Wear CountRy Stitchin’ 915 Hwy. 76, Waukon • (563) 535-7376 11 W. Main St., Waukon • (563) 568-2301 Features a variety of fabrics, patterns and a Specializing in embroidering & screen printing. knowledgeable staff to assist you.

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Forest Mills Quilt Shop M Waterloo Workshop 650 Forest Mills Rd., Postville • (563) 568-3807 369 Waterloo Creek Dr., Dorchester Located in the countryside along the Yellow Owners and residents Jill and Michael Ste- River, this quaint quilt shop is bursting with a phenson live much as people used to 100 large variety of fabrics. years ago: in a log cabin with no electricity or telephone. The Stephenson’s display and sell Queen Jean Quilting their arts of wood-working, basket-weaving 5 E. Main St., Waukon • (563) 217-0393 and preserving wild or home-grown fruits and Features a broad selection of quilting fabrics, vegetables. Visitors welcomed and will get to notions and sewing accessories. sample fresh, made-from-scratch rolls baked in the wood stove, try country jams and sip Specialty Gifts tea or fresh well water. Located in a lovely val- ley four miles Northwest of Dorchester, Iowa. M Horsfall’s Lansing M Variety Store Waukon Greenhouse 300 Main St., Lansing • 563-538-4966 Flowers & Gifts www.lansingvariety.com 27 Spring Ave., Waukon • (563) 568-3711 www.waukongreenhouse.com This has become a popular Lansing attraction due to its colossal and unconventional inven- This full service florist tory. If you can’t find what you need, ask Paul. offers garden-fresh If he has it, he will find it for you! He also has flowers, robust greens fun sports items for all of your favorite teams. and colorful blooming You will find a large variety of crafts, knitting plants for all occa- and embroidery supplies. There are over one sions. Delivery service million items available between the two stores. is available. Find the perfect plants for your flower beds in the attached greenhouse, offering bedding plants in the spring. Stepping stones, soy candles, silk flowers, Felicity Arts “Happy Glass Balls” and other unique gifts are avail- able. Offering custom design to fit any décor and friendly service is always provided. Allamakee Wood Fire Pottery & Red Hawk Glassworks 2856 Blair Rd., New Albin • (563) 544-4378 M Kitchen Krafts Nate & Hallie Evans produce functional, 1478 Elon Dr., Waterville • (563) 535-8000 wood-fired pots for every day use. In this www.kitchenkrafts.com age of technology it has become even more Located outside of Waterville you will find important for people to experience something this “direct merchant” of hard-to-find cook- that has been ing tools, ingredients & supplies for creative created by cooks. Products range from cake decorating, the hand. Red home baking, candy making and home can- Hawk glass- ning supplies. Also offer a full range of tools, ware is decora- supplies, ingredients, books, how-to videos tive fused and and packaging products. The warehouse is slumped glass open to the public for shopping Monday- Fri- vessels with a day. Visit their website or call for a mail order sandblasted catalog for all of your baking needs. surface.

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Eagle’s Nest Gallery Lucky Finds & Frame Shop 3 W. Main St., Waukon 249 Main St., Lansing Offers used clothing, shoes, jewelry, and a (563) 538-3879 • Cell (563) 419-5063 wide variety of dishware, used furniture and The Gallery offers the largest selection of just about anything you would need! prints and original paintings in the area. They New Albin Gift Center feature artwork from both local and nationally 163A Railroad Ave. SW., New Albin known artists and many sports photos. (563) 544-4703 ElliotT Jewelers, Inc. A “Little” Store with “Big” Choices. Enjoy a 31 W. Main St., Waukon wide variety of hand-made items, handbags, (563) 568-3661 or (800) 932-7028 scarves, accessories, jewelry, gifts and wines. Offer in-store service and repair, honest pric- ing, a huge selection to choose from and a knowledgeable sales staff to serve you. Empty Nest Winery 1352 Apple Rd., Waukon • (563) 568-2758 Handcrafted wines made from grapes and several varieties of berries handpicked pre- dominantly on their family farm and from the surrounding area. Tasting room is open on Saturdays and Sundays. Call ahead for hours.

Paint Creek Soaps 98 Main St., Waterville • (888) 446-8299 Offering handmade moisturizing soaps, lotions, shower gels, lip balms and sugar scrubs that will leave your skin feeling soft and smooth. Call for hours of operation. Red Geranium Floral & Gifts 60 S. Front St., Lansing • (563) 538-3943 This shop offers a wide variety of fresh floral, plants, gifts, home decor, jewelry, purses and scarves. They also offer local delivery service. Steel Cow, LLC Hartig Drug 15 Allamakee St., Waukon 21 W. Main St., Waukon • (563) 568-6315 (866) 670-2477 • (563) 568-2477 See Hartig for all of your prescription/ medical Steel Cow offers everything from original needs and gifts. They also offer photo printing. paintings, ornaments Lansing Soap Company to necklaces. 99 N. 4th St., Lansing • (608) 386-0730 Stranded Experience their homemade sulfate free line of Memories Vegan soaps. Best to call ahead for hours. 3 E. Main St., Waukon Lansing Tea Company (563) 568-8130 10 S. Second St. Lansing • (563) 538-9212 This shop has Coffee’s and teas are available for sale. The shop jewelry, shabby chic includes gift ideas from antique kitchen items, to furniture, antiques, purses, jewelry and some hand made items. and collectibles.

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Sycamore Floral 116 Rossville Rd., Waukon (563) 568-3676 This shop provides flowers, gifts and decorative items, including scarves, purses, candles and jewelry. The Driftless Painted Lady 90 S. Front St., Lansing (319) 594-6795 Located in a historic building on the Mississippi River. This unique shop sells everything from an eclectic assortment of antiques, “re- purposed” items, and many distinctive gifts. Cabela’s Wall to Wall 33901 Wisconsin Hwy. 35, 902 Rossville Rd, Waukon Prairie du Chien, WI (563) 568-6170 or (563) 568-1775 (608) 326-5600 This business offers all things custom, from In addition to offering quality footwear, picture framing, to handcrafted furniture. clothing, and gear for fishing, hunting, camping, and other outdoor activities, the Sporting 40,000 sq. ft. showroom is an educational and entertainment attraction, of museum- M WAUKON HARLEY-DAVIDSON quality animal displays, huge aquariums 208 Hwy. 9 SW., Waukon • (563) 568-3471 and trophy animals interacting in realistic www.waukonharley.com re-creations of their natural habitats. Is motorcycling in your blood? If so Waukon Waukon Harley-Davidson is the place for you! They Power Sports understand what it takes to keep your bike on 208 Hwy. 9 SW., the road. Their staff is genuinely concerned Waukon with making your Harley-Davidson experience (877) 568-4025 something you treasure and have certified technicians on hand to provide This showroom and service center offers excellent repair service. They have great deals on vehicles for Polaris, Honda, everything from new or used bikes Ski-Doo, Victory and Yamaha. to clothing and accessory needs. SportsmEn’s Allamakee Unlimited Power sports 866 Allamakee St., 1062 Hwy. 9, Waukon Waukon (563) 568-4955 (563) 568-6908 Hunting and fishing equipment, elite archery, Arctic Cat dealership and they diamond archery, muzzleloaders and live bait carry a full line of parts, accessories can be purchased here. They offer fishing and and genuine Arctic Cat clothing. hunting licenses also. Open seven days a week. M = Allamakee Economic Dev. Member 21 EXPERIENCES

Spring Farmers Markets: Waukon: Located at The Waukon City Bluff Country Park. Stop by and check out the selection of Studio Art Tour organic food, crafts, vegetables, fruits and lo- Art enthusiasts can find exciting treasures cal specialties. Hours are every Monday from during this annual studio art tour taking place 4pm-6pm (June 6-October 3). in April. For more information visit www.bluff- countrystudioarttour.com Harpers Ferry: Held every Friday from 5pm-7pm (June 3-October 7) at the Harpers Allamakee County Ferry City Park, 2nd Street, Harpers Ferry. Driftless Safari They offer fresh grown fruits, vegetables and Join us for a summer adventure exploring the homemade baked goods. historical, cultural, and natural treasures of Al- lamakee County! The Driftless Safari program Lansing: Usually held every Saturday morn- runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day. They ing June-October. Features include home- have 20 exciting places for you to visit! For in- grown fruits, vegetables, hand crafted quilts, formation, contact: Allamakee Co. Economic and homemade baked goods. Located at Dev. Office at (563) 568-2624 or visit the web the Main Street Plaza (corner of 3rd & Main.) site at www.safari.allamakeecounty.com. Contact Lansing Main St: (563) 538-9229. New Albin: Scheduled each Friday start- Summer ing at 4pm in the City Park, June-October. Check out what they have to offer for fresh Music on Main fruits, vegetables and baked goods. New vendors are always welcome to set up! Waukon: Bring the whole family out to enjoy a free evening of entertainment and fun downtown Waukon. The Waukon Chamber of Thunder in the Park Commerce hosts this bi-weekly music experi- Demonstrations of camp life and Military ence free of charge with all performances drills, two battle reenactments, and the Sat- at the Visitor Center and Area Development urday Night Cannon fire. Usually the second Office Courtyard at 101 W. Main Street, weekend in June, at the Waukon City Park. Waukon. Seating is limited, so participants Big 4 Fair are encouraged to bring their own lawn chair. An annual fair held the 3rd weekend of June For more information, contact the Waukon in Postville. Chamber of Commerce at (563) 568-4110, or visit their web site at www.waukon.org/. New Albin Days Scheduled to be in full swing the second Music in the Plaza weekend of June. The annual celebration Lansing: For a relaxing time, why not will include live music, kid’s games and the sit and enjoy live music in the plaza. The Chicken BBQ, just to name a few! schedule is listed on their facebook page. M = Allamakee Economic Dev. Member

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Allamakee County Fair Northeast Iowa Artists’ The four day July event is a traditional county Studio Tour fair with livestock judging, art and crafts, en- October offers a special opportunity to visit tertainment and lots of good food. Free admis- artists’ homes and studios for an intimate look sion. For more information call (563) 568-2667 at their work and their creative space. Watch or visit www.allamakeecountyfair.com. demonstrations and shop for unique and per- sonal gifts. This is a “do-it-yourself” schedule, Lansing Fish Days Call (800) 463-4692 for a map or visit www. Fish Days are celebrated the second week- iowaarttour.com. end in August. Events include: a parade, children’s carnival, fishing tournaments, co-ed Softball tournament, Granny Basketball, and Winter food stands. For more information and sched- ule of events: www.lansingfishdays.com. Veterans Memorial Hospital Christmas Tree Fantasy Harpers Ferry Days Area businesses On the third weekend of August plan to elaborately deco- attend the annual Harpers Ferry Days. This rate Christmas three day event includes: concessions, Trees. This four baseball games, volleyball games, a beer tent, day event fea- and a fish fry. tures a silent auc- Waukon Corn Days tion, a “Tingle and This annual celebration takes place in August. Mingle” evening, Festivities include: Parade, entertainment, and a wine, cheese Veterans Memorial Hospital 5K Run/Walk. and dessert gala, For more information contact the Waukon and a Monday Chamber of Commerce at (563) 568-4110 or noon luncheon visit: www.waukon.org that are popular each year. There is an opportunity to have pictures taken with Santa. All funds raised go to the Vet- eran’s Memorial Hospital Founda- tion. Admission is charged at the door. Contact the hospital public relations office at (563) 568-3411 for more information. Holy Walk Take a journey back to Bethlehem, to the FalL very first Christmas. Each year Postville is the site for the annual Holy Walk, an ecumeni- Trunk or cal event hosted by eight area churches and Treat more than 75 volunteers. The event is held the Held on Hal- first Sunday evening in December. For more loween, there will information on exact date and times, call (563) be games, hot 864-6001 or visi: www.postvillecumencialholy- chocolate, s’mores, and candy! This commu- walk.com. nity event is sponsored by Iron Ridge Church. Christmas Magic Visit www.Convergeworldwide.org in the Park Big Pumpkin The annual Christmas Magic in the Park is Held each September at the Allamakee held on the third Saturday of December in County Fairgrounds bring your family for the Harpers Ferry. You will enjoy seeing Santa, pumpkin weigh-ins and stay for the pumpkin eating cookies, sipping hot chocolate and lots bake-off. Contact Adam: (563) 568-7230 or of festive lights. Contact the Harpers Ferry Gary:(563) 379-3767 for details. Booster Club for more information, Betty Steege (563) 586-2046. M = Allamakee Economic Dev. Member 23 The Driftless Area Scenic Byway is recognized as the most scenic byway in Iowa!

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25 the dozens of unique mom-and-pop Driftless Area shops and diners. Human settlement of the area began thousands of years Scenic Byway ago. Just outside of Harpers Ferry, www.iowabyways.org Effigy Mounds National Monument The Driftless Area Scenic Byway is a features a collection of animal-shaped 100-mile zigzag route known for its mounds built by prehistoric Native natural and scenic attrac- Americans. The landscape is tions. The byway curves, also dotted with evidence of all twists and meanders those who have settled in the through the most Northeast area since that time. You will corner of Iowa in Allamakee find historic stone churches, County, the heart of a region pioneer cemeteries and unique know as the “Driftless Area”. bridges, as well as museums The term Driftless was interpreting the heritage of the

BYWAYS • MAP BYWAYS developed to describe this area. The Driftless Area Scenic distinct region of gashed Byway is a place where the and furrowed terrain that region’s scenic beauty and rec- was by-passed by the last continental reational opportunities merge, resulting glacier that passed over the state of in a distinctive experience of Allamakee Iowa, centuries ago. County in Northeast Iowa. The byway stretches out across bluffs, hills, rivers, and valleys. The streams and river valleys have carved down into the land encompassing the byway, giving travelers an opportunity to view some of the most esthetically appealing high relief landscape found anywhere within the state. These geographic features reward byway travelers with countless panoramic vistas and expansive views of hillside pastures, hard- wood forests, majestic limestone bluffs, outcroppings and scenic river valleys. As might be expected, these natural wonders also provide The Great River many outdoor recreation opportunities. You can hike miles of state forest trails, Road fish for trout in cold water stream, Allamakee County explore the Mississippi, Yellow and Up- Begin near New Albin and drive south per Iowa Rivers by boat or simply relax through forests and farmland to Lan- and enjoy the peaceful natural scenery. sing. This old river town gives access Fall is an especially scenic time on the to Mt. Hosmer Park, a panoramic byway as the hardwood timbers view of the Mississippi Valley blaze with color. and the tri-state area. Next, explore Yellow River State While driving this roller-coaster Forest- 9,000 acres of road, you will discover historic public hunting, hiking and gems nestled within the rugged fishing. Visitors also have land. The byway embraces access to 3,000 acres of Mis- five quaint, historic communities sissippi River backwater areas. that provide opportunities to experi- This area is truly a sports enthusiast’s ence shopping, entertainment, local paradise. Check out the rest of the foods, town events, festivals and Great River Road byway by visiting the reenactments. Such events provide an web site www.experiencemississip- insight to the region’s heritage, as do piriver.com. 26 County Border

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M Farmers & Merchants Bank Knights of Columbus Hall Community Room 1st Ave. NE., Waukon • (563) 568-2893 201 W. Main St., Waukon • (563) 568-3417 The Natural Gait M Green Valley Getaway 1878 Old Mission Dr., Harpers Ferry • (877) 776-2208 78 16th Ave. NW, Waukon • (563) 568-4866 New Albin Town House M Kerndt Brothers Bank 136 Elm St., New Albin Community Center 370 Main St. Lansing • (563) 538-4231 Northeast Iowa YMCA 313 W. Post St., Postville • (563) 864-9622 M New Albin Savings Bank Stone TJ Hunter’s Banquet Hall Quarry Hall 367 Main St., Lansing • (563) 538-4544 136 Main St. NE., New Albin • (563) 544-4214 M Turner Hall Village Creek Bible Camp & 19 E. Greene St., Postville • (563) 864-7454 Conference Center 1588 Drake RD., Lansing • (563) 535-7320 Waukon Banquet Center 612 Rossville Rd., Waukon • (563) 568-4855 or Allamakee County (563) 568-3779 • www.waukonbanquetcenter.com Fairgrounds 705 Allamakee St., Waukon Waukon Golf & Country Club (563) 568-4729 308 1st Street SE., Waukon • (563) 568-9939 Allamakee County Restaurants Farm Bureau with Meeting Rooms 14 1st Ave. NE., Waukon • (563) 568-2527 M Gus & Tony’s Pizza and American Legion Steakhouse 118 N. 4th St., Harpers Ferry 508 W. Main Street, Waukon • (563) 568-6015 (563) 586-2708 M Main Feature Theatre & Community Center Pizza Pub 234 Fourth St., Harpers Ferry 38 W. Main St., Waukon • (563) 568-6134 (563) 586-2524 Milty’s Dreamland Pavilion 200 Main Street, Lansing • (563) 538-4585 & Exhibit Hall 325 N. Maple St., Postville • (563) 864-3316 TJ Hunters 367 Main St., Lansing • (563) 538-4544

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Dorchester: New Albin: Wings Freds East Side Tap 606 Waterloo Creek Dr. • (563) 497-3353 182 Main St. • (563) 544-4995 Stop in on Sunday for brunch:10:30am-1:30pm A local bar with made to order pizzas. Eat in or enjoy one of their nightly dinner specials. or take out. Harpers Ferry: Harmon’s High Chaparall Harbor House Supper Club Tavern & Restaurant 626 N. First St.,• (563) 586-2403 247 Ross Ave. • (563) 544-4272 Serving lunch, dinner, cocktails, daily specials Enjoy this small town pub and eatery, from and special events such as bingo, super bowl homemade soups to quarter pound burgers. specials, and euchre tournaments. Iron Post Grill Missfitz Bar & Grill 182 Main St. • (563) 544-4848 402 Chestnut St. • (563) 586-2117 A small family run restaurant offering daily Come for breakfast, lunch and dinner . Enjoy homemade noon specials Tuesday - Friday. the outdoor beer garden during the summer. Breakfast is served all day on Sunday. Spillway Supper Club Postville: 113 N. 3rd St. • (563) 586-2181 Brick Oven Pizza & Eatery Offers daily lunch specials served with dessert 144 W. Greene St. • (563) 864-7150 along with dinner specials every evening. A great place to enjoy homemade pizzas, sandwiches and salads. Tuesday evenings are Lansing: Taco Night. Open for lunch and dinner. Grand Central Station Restaurant & Lounge Club 51 102 S. Lawler St. • (563) 864-7864 274 Main St. • (563) 538-3333 You can find this place packed at lunch Mexican and Italian dishes, seafood, chicken, for one of their delicious “open” grilled gourmet burgers, specialty sandwiches, sandwiches. Along with fries or homemade desserts, a kids menu and a large breakfast potato salad and your favorite beverage. menu which is served all day. Milty’s Taste of Mexico 200 Main St. • (563) 538-4585 142 Lawler St. • (563) 864-3810 Homemade soup and salad bar every day. Full menu of Mexican favorites including Appetizers, sandwich’s, pizza’s, buckets of fajitas, burritos, tacos, enchiladas and more. chicken or fish, salads, seafoods, steak. Wide Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. variety of beer, wine, and liquors. Waterville: Safe House Saloon Waterville Bar & Grill 359 Main St. • (563) 538-4228 55 Main St. • (563) 535-8540 Delicious pizzas, and large selection of tap Known for their homemade pizzas, but also beers and drinks. Eat some peanuts, play serve a variety of short orders. some pool, or come in for some live music. Waukon: Sweeney’s on the River Bar & Restaurant M Gus & Tony’s Pizza & 10 S. Front St. • (563) 538-4497 Steakhouse Dock at the landing and come in for breakfast, 508 W. Main St. • (563) 568-6015 lunch and dinner. A relaxed family atmosphere. Whether you are hungry for steak, seafood, sandwich, salad or TJ Hunters homemade pizza, you will find a full menu for 367 Main St. • (563) 538-4544 both lunch and dinner. A special hit is always This family eatery offers homemade Mexican their BBQ ribs or food, monster burgers, broasted chicken, fish, breakfast menu and noon specials. prime rib. Meeting and gathering space Tiki Bar is available for 590 N Front St. • (563) 538-4474 special parties and Walk over from shore or dock your boat and events. Open seven get a refreshing beverage. Open seasonal. days a week. M = Allamakee Economic Dev. Member 29 DINING

Waukon Continued M Main Feature Theatre Mulligan’s Irish & Pizza Pub Grill Pub 38 W. St. • (563) 568-6134 610 Rossville Rd. • (563) 568-5400 www.mainfeaturetheater.com A family restaurant featuring a full lunch Where else could you and dinner menu, with a bar and lounge for enjoy the experience enjoying your favorite beverage. of watching a first run movie while enjoying your Old Rossville Store favorite pizza or pasta 851 Volney Rd. • (563) 535-7272 dish? This is a great place Word of mouth has earned this popular to enjoy a family outing supper club a reputation next to none. They with seating for 120+. have large capacity seating with a full dinner Reservations encouraged and sandwich menu. Open evenings Tuesday but not required. Call through Saturday. for carryout or delivery S & D Café service or for information on birthday 13 W Main St. • (563) 568-9944 gatherings and special events. Facility They have enjoyed a long-standing reputation space and catering are available for business of good home-cooked food and casual family meetings and events. Open evenings atmosphere. No evening hours. seven days a week, (no movie shown on Wednesdays). Subway 202 Rossville Rd. • (563) 568-0012 M WW Homestead Dairy 850 Rossville Rd. • (563) 568-4950 Everyone loves a sub sandwich, wrap or www.wwhomesteaddairy.com salad made your way. Have a craving for ice cream? Enjoy a unique Vet’s Club visit to this ice cream parlor. A retail busi- Canteen ness as well, you will find bottled milk, ice 105 Allamakee St. • (563) 568-2530 cream, butter, cheese and the famous fresh Discover a great family atmosphere. Dinner cheese curds for sale. Locally owned, all dairy menu includes steak, chops, ribs, chicken, products are produced in Allamakee County shrimp or fish. Wraps, soup and salad also and processed on site. You might even want available. They are open for lunch Tuesday- to consider a tour of their facility. Open seven Friday. Open evenings Tuesday -Saturday. days a week, visitors should check their web- site for a listing of summer and winter hours. Waukon City Club 39 W Main St. • (563) 568-2656 A most popular spot for lunch or casual dinner. Menu includes appetizers, soup, salad, burgers ,sandwiches, wings, malts, shakes, smoothies as well as your favorite bar beverage. You can also enjoy “Build Your Own Pizza” or be tempted by one of their specialty pizzas, calzones or breadsticks. Breakfast served daily. Open seven days a week. Waukon Inn 606 Rossville Rd. • (563) 568-2383 Bring your morning appetite and start your Cynda’s West Side Café day with a hearty breakfast.Stay and enjoy a 917 W. Main St. • (563) 568-2017 noon lunch. Open six days a week. This café offers a large breakfast menu, served all day long, sandwiches, wraps, Wonderful House homemade soups, salads, broasted chicken Chinese Restaurant and more. Open daily with no evening hours. 9 Spring Ave. • (563) 568-2154 Hardee’s Family Restaurant Offers daily lunch specials as well as a daily 503 Rossville RD. • (563) 568-4438 buffet, appetizers, soup and healthy choices. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and Open seven days a week. feature made from scratch biscuits and fresh M = Allamakee Economic Dev. Member baked buns. 30 Allamakee County - the place for adventure, family friendly experiences & unrivaled natural beauty.

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Bed & Baths M Murphy’s Cove Bed & Bath Bed & Breakfasts 51 N. Front St. Lansing • (563) 568-6448 www.allamakeecounty.com/murphyscove M Blue Heron Inn Looking for a beautiful space that can hold 20 N. Front St., Lansing • (563) 568-7686 your entire group that offers spectacular views? www.blueheroniowa.com Come to Murphy’s Cove, it is a completely furnished rental home The Blue Heron Inn (known locally as the “Ice including full kitchen, House”) is a beautifully updated and restored three bedrooms, two 1850’s baths and much more. historic A highlight is the two riverfront decks where you can building sit and admire the river located in and watch the barges Lansing float by. Murphy’s is Iowa, right rented by the day, on the weekend or week and Mississippi is open year round. River. Make this your “Home away from home”. Available for rental to Devitt House individuals, families (Teslows Formalwear & Guesthouse) or small groups, 103 1st Ave. SW., Waukon • (563) 568-2660 the Blue Heron This two story offers a full kitchen and four is a comfortable, bedrooms,available to rent by day, weekend, spacious single unit Bed & Bath. With a or weekly. Call to reserve today! large living and dining area overlooking the Mississippi, it features two bedrooms, a cozy Little House on the Farm den with air bed and three bathrooms to sleep 892 Pole Line Rd., Postville • (563) 864-7304 up to eleven guests comfortably. This would Enjoy the peacefulness of the country with a be the perfect place for family reunions and stay at the Little House on the Farm and Guest groups of friends to gather. Barn Bed and Breakfast. M Kelly’s Place Bed & Bath Kester House 209 W. St. SW, Waukon • (563) 568-6448 New Albin • (563) 544-4358 www.allamakeecounty.com/kellysplace A furnished house, available to rent daily, This is a newly remodeled 100 year old house weekend or weekly. with all the comforts of a modern day home. McGarrity’s Inn on Main It has had all the hard wood floors, oak 203 Main St., Lansing • (563) 538-9262 woodwork, and the stain glass The Inn features four smoke-free luxurious windows restored suites which may be rented separately or as a back to their whole for larger gatherings. original beauty. Milty’s Lodging Kelly’s Place has 200 Main St., Lansing • (563) 568-4585 one bedroom and Milty’s has a three bedroom two bath furnished bathroom on the main floor and apartment for rent by the night or week. three bedrooms Old Bakery & and a bathroom Guest House on the second (Teslows Formalwear & Guesthouse) level. There is a large, fully equipped kitchen 16 W. Main St., Waukon • (563) 568-2660 with microwave and dishwasher and large dining and living room. There are three porches Upstairs of a historic building with original at Kelly’s Place and a deck. Kelly’s Place is exposed brick, four bedrooms, and full kitchen. rented as one complete unit with all the linens, Our Tara Inn bedding and cookware provided. You may rent 1231 Hwy. 9, Lansing • (563) 568-2665 by the day, weekend or week and is open year A country bed & breakfast, away from modern round. Reservations preferred but not required. stresses.

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M Point of View 416 Luster Heights Rd, Harpers Ferry (563) 586-2061 Just 15 minutes from Prairie du Chien, WI, the Point of View Bed & Breakfast is an ideal combination of quiet country life and easy access to great shopping and restaurants. Campgrounds & Cabins Dianne and Andrew invite you to share their love of the Upper Mississippi River Valley’s M Upper Iowa Resort natural charm and history. Come and see & Rental what a lovely point of view this is! 578 Lonnings Dr., Dorchester • (563) 586-3263 www.upperiowaresort.com M StoneHaus Farm Nestled in a quiet valley between Waukon and Dorchester, Owners Bob and Kristi Hager invite 1445 Elon Drive, Waterville, IA 52170 you to visit their 29-acre 608.333.6093 private campground www.stonehausfarm.com and recreational facility, The StoneHaus, a 165-year-old Norwegian- with cabins, RV and German farmstead, features exposed stone- tent camping. On the walls two feet thick, a large great room, a banks of the Upper modern, high-end kitchen, fully stocked pan- Iowa River they offer try, two large swimming, a manmade bathrooms, beach and swimming four spacious pool, canoeing, inner bedrooms, tubing and fishing. The a cavern- scenic area is ideal ous stone for families, anglers, and outdoorsmen. Fish basement for the Upper Iowa for walleye and small mouth socializing, bass. Or, within five miles of the campground, and a walk-up you’ll find five of Iowa’s best trout streams, and unfinished at- over 1,000 acres of public state owned land. tic. Outbuild- Amenities include showers, playground, game ings include room, volleyball and much more. Camping a working two-level barn season is generally April 15-October 15. - a grand space with exposed M stone walls, original peg and Waukon City Park mortised construction. Also, Campground there is a working garden shed 1013 Rossville Rd., Waukon and a craggy machine shed. A (563) 568-6420 or (563) 568-7131 picturesque deck was added www.waukonparkandrec.com to overlook the pond; perfect for coffee at Secluded within the 46 acre Waukon City sunrise or a family cookout under the stars. Park. The campground has sites ranging from tent camping to RV’s, with water and electric Thornton House hookups at each site. The campground has Bed & Breakfast a shower house and restroom facilities, along 371 Diagonal St., with a dump station. A fire pit and picnic tables Lansing • (563) 538-3373 are at each site; firewood is also available free The layout of this B&B to campers. A playground is located within was designed with guest the campground, along with walking trails that privacy in mind. take you to park amenities such as the aquatic center, pond, volleyball courts, horseshoe Winneshiek Developments pits, and shelters. Two shelters are located New Albin • (608) 317-8880 within the campground. Reservations are not Two bedroom fully furnished apartment close required, but to guarantee a particular spot or to Fish Farm Mounds state park. shelter, please call in advance.

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Campgrounds & Cabins Continued Scenic View Andy Mountain Cabins Campground 2335 Andy Mountain Lane, Harpers Ferry 420 Old 16 Rd., Waterville • (563) 535-7347 (563) 586-2123 Opened May of 2005, they have a newly Log cabins with all the modern amenities. constructed shower house and access to the Located next to the Yellow River State Park. Yellow River. Bear Creek Cabin Yellow River State Forest 702 Volney Rd Monona • (563) 539-2194 Campground 729 State Forest Rd., Harpers Ferry This uniquely built log cabin features two (563) 586-2254 levels of living, that can be rented separately or as whole unit (kitchenettes on both levels). Camping available all year and an extensive trail system. Trout fishing in two coldwater Big Four Fair Campground streams, flow through the campgrounds. Over 327 N. Maple St., Postville 176 primitive sites, 34 are equestrian sites. Offers water and electrical hook-up (no Yellow River sewer); fire pit and picnic tables at each site. Valley Cabins Big Joes Little Campground 413 Deer Rd., Monona, (563) 539-2358 351 Willow Dr., Dorchester Located six miles North of Monona. Cabins (563) 497-3500 sleep four comfortably. Five miles of trails, This property has two cabin rentals and a RV tubing, hunting and canoeing available. park located on the banks of Bear Creek. Capoli Cabin Hotel/Motels 1698 Capoli Rd., Lansing • (563) 586-2590 M This charming retreat is seven miles south Stoney Creek Inn of Lansing in the bluff lands of the Upper 407 Rossville Rd., Waukon Mississippi River. (800) 659-2220 or (563) 568-2220 www.stoneycreekinn.com Custer Cabins Stoney Creek Inn offers 39 beautiful and 1610 Lansing Harpers Rd., Lansing recently updated guest rooms & suites. With (563) 586-2483 unique hotel amenities and décor they help Attractive to fishermen, hunters and weekenders, this two bedroom cottage can be rented by the day or by the week. Lansing Loft 61 N. 3rd St., Lansing (563) 382-8546 This open loft space is beautifully decorated and immaculate. With a spacious open area for entertaining and socializing. you break free from the standard run-of-the- Pine Bluff Campground mill hotel accommodations you may be used 75 E. Main St., Waterville to – giving you a hotel experience that will (563) 535-7256 leave you refreshed and relaxed! Business and This small camping area is located in Waterville leisure travelers alike enjoy our stone fireplace on the scenic Big Paint Trout Stream. themed suites, whirlpool suite; free WI-FI and Red Barn Resort & free continental breakfast. Campground Harbor House 2609 Main St. Hwy. 9, Lansing • (563) 538-4956 626 N. First St., Harpers Ferry This family friendly business has state-stocked (563) 586-2403 trout stream within the property. Camping Four rooms for rent above the restaurant and sites range from full hookups to primitive close to the Mississippi River, where you can facilities. Activities to keep everyone busy! fish or just enjoy the scenery.

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Harpers Ferry Motel Spillway Supper Club 415 W Chestnut 113 N. 3rd St., Harpers Ferry • (563) 586-2181 (563) 586-2403 Located next to the Spillway Supper Club in Harpers Ferry, this This six room motel is clean two room, small lodge offers a clean, comfortable place to stay. and comfortable with modest accommodations. They also have a furnished cabin next to motel. Pines Motel 12458 U.S. Hwy. 18, Postville (563) 864-7531 Enjoy a night’s stay at this friendly home-town Motel. There are 22 rooms. Free continental breakfast included with your stay. Scenic View Motel 1608 Main St., Lansing (563) 538-4245 A quaint motel with a scenic view nestled into the hillside. Also has boat parking with electrical hook-up. 35 community services

Automotive M NEW ALBIN SAVINGS SINCLAIR OIL/EXPRESSO 748 Main St., Lansing M BANK Clark Tire 118 Main St., New Albin 878 Allamakee St., Waukon THE PIT STOP (563) 544-4214 620 W. Tilden, Postville (563) 568-2707•(866) 900-2707 www.newalbinsavingsbank.com www.clarktirecenter.com M WAUKON STATE BANK Higher Education M Decorah Chevrolet- 22 W. Main St., Waukon M Cadillac (563) 568-3451 NORTHEAST IOWA 1815 State Hwy. 9 E., Decorah www.waukonstatebank.com COMMUNITY (563) 382-3619 COLLEGE www.decorahchev.com 1220 3rd Ave. NW, Waukon Building Products 1625 Hwy. 150 S., Calmar M Torkelson Motors of & Services (800) 728-2256 Waukon www.nicc.edu 818 9th St. NW, Waukon M BRUENING ROCK LUTHER COLLEGE (563) 568-4587 PRODUCTS 700 College Dr., Decorah www.torkelsonmotors.com 900 Montgomery St., Decorah (563) 382-2933 UPPER IOWA Car Quest www.brueningrock.com UNIVERSITY 401 Main St., Lansing 605 Washington St., Fayette 805 W. Main St., Waukon M RUSTY BERGER Danny Mac Towing & MASONRY Electronics, Auto Parts 406 Allamakee St., Waukon Graphics & Printing 402 9th St., Waukon (563) 568-2713 M ASHBACHER’S BUILDING HOWE PRINTING CO. Darling’s Repair 223 E. Blackhawk Ave, 172 Railroad Ave. SW, New Albin SUPPLIES Prairie du Chien, WI 1256 Peterson Hollow Dr., (608) 326-7194 Napa Auto Parts Waukon www.howeprinting.com 341 1st Ave. SW, Waukon 215 S Lawler St., Postville PRO-BUILD M 219 Hwy. 9 SW, Waukon IROC WEBDESIGN RW Pladsen, Inc. 107 N. Maryville St., Calmar (563) 379-3444 201 Rossville Rd., Waukon RETHWISCH LUMBER 220 S 3rd, Lansing www.irocwebs.com West Side Auto Sales M 1350 9th St. SW, Waukon T J’S FENCING JA DECC’S COMPANY 17 1st St. NW., Waukon Waukon Tire 461 St. Hwy. 76, Harpers Ferry (563) 568-6378 991 9th St. NW, Waukon www.jadeccs.com WEST SIDE LUMBER Banks 1105 W. Main St., Waukon M NORTHEAST IOWA PRINTERS M Farmers & Merchants Convenience Stores 26 Spring Ave., Waukon Savings Bank (563) 568-3049 201 W. Main St., Waukon BARRY’S MINI MART M (563) 568-3417 403 W. Chestnut, Harpers Ferry SIEBRING ENTERPRISE – www.fmsb4me.com COMPUTER SOLUTIONS CASEY’S 1616 Arrowhead Ln., GENERAL STORE M Fidelity Bank & Trust New Albin 820 11th Ave. SW, Waukon 516 Rossville Rd., Waukon (563) 544-1113 100 N Lawler St., Postville DONAHUE’S ONE STOP www.siebring.cc (563) 568- 5234•(563) 864-7615 125 W. Jefferson Ave., www.bankfidelity.com Harpers Ferry Food, Beverage & Grocery M FREEDOM BANK GUPPY’S ON THE GO 135 W. Tilden St., Postville 164 W. Tilden, Postville M PEPSI-COLA OF (563) 864-7441 www.onlinebanking. Huba Huba DECORAH 1303 Short St., Decorah myfreedomaccount.com 9 East Main, Waukon (563) 382-8433 www.pepsidecorah.com M KERNDT BROTHERS KWIK STAR SAVINGS BANK 301 Main St., Lansing AMISH HILL & 101 Rossville Rd., Waukon 370 Main St., Lansing COUNTRY CANDIES 315 W. Chestnut St., L&M GAS & GO 1190 Sherman Ridge Rd., Harpers Ferry 226 Railroad Ave. NW, New Albin Waukon (563) 538-4231•(563) 586-2166 www.kerndtbrothers.com 36 For a complete Business Directory Listing, please visit our website: www.allamakee.com community services

COUNTRY SIDE BAKERY & M WAUKON GOOD VILLAGE FARM & HOME AMISH BULK FOODS SAMARITAN CENTER 1718 Rossville Rd., Waukon & CRAFTS 21 E. Main St. Waukon 1338 Paint Creek Dr., Waukon (563) 568-3447 LIBRARIES www.good-sam.com FAREWAY MEMORIAL LIBRARY 777 11th Ave. SW, Waukon GREGG JONES 234 N. 4th St., Harpers Ferry (563) 586-2524 JET’S MEAT PROCESSING MUSCULAR THERAPY 10 9th St. NW., Waukon 28 Spring Ave., Waukon MEEHAN MEMORIAL LANSING PUBLIC KOSHERLAND Mayo Clinc 102 S. Lawler St., Postville 105 E. Main, Waukon LIBRARY 515 Main St., Lansing LA CANASTA SUPERMARKET POSTVILLE GOOD (563) 538-4693 112 W. Greene St., Postville SAMARITAN CENTER www.lansing.lib.ia.us 400 Hardin Dr., Postville MOHN FISH MARKET NEW ALBIN LIBRARY 1140 Great River Rd., POSTVILLE MEDICAL CLINIC 176 Elm St, New Albin Harpers Ferry 124 W. Greene St., Postville (563) 544-4747 POPS PRODUCE NORTHGATE MANOR POSTVILLE LIBRARY 540 Rossville Rd., Waukon 960 4th St. NW, Waukon 235 W Tilden St, Postville THORNTON MANOR (563) 864-7600 QUILLIN’S www.postville.lib.ia.us 9 & Main St., Waukon NURSING HOME 124 W. Tilden, Postville 1329 Main St., Lansing ROBEY MEMORIAL 314 Main St., Lansing LIBRARY Home Furnishings 401 1st Ave NW, Waukon TIENDA TONITAS (563) 568-4424 RESTAURANT M CULLIGAN WATER www.waukon.lib.ia.us 105 W. Greene St., Postville 19 E. Main St., Waukon (563) 568-2759 WATERVILLE LIBRARY WUENNECKE’S CITY www.culliganwaukon.com 82 Main St., Waterville MEAT MARKET (563) 535-7295 199 Railroad Ave., New Albin M LANSING HOUSING www.waterville.lib.ia.us PRODUCTS Healthcare 331 Platt St., Lansing ANIMAL CARE (563) 538-4224 M CAMERON OCHSNER, DDS www.lansinghousingproducts.com M POSTVILLE 22 E. Main St., Waukon VETERINARY CLINIC (563) 568-3641 M JOHN’S APPLIANCE 110 Hyman Dr., Postville (563) 864-3631 M & FUN SPAS GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN 118 S Lawler St., Postville th calmarveterinary.qwestoffice.net 50 N 4 St., Lansing (563) 864-7523 (563) 538-4874 www.johns.doitbest.com BRODAHL VETERINARY 111 S Reynolds St., Postville CLINIC (563) 864-7512 CUNNINGHAM HARDWARE 808 5th Ave., SW, Waukon 120 2nd Ave. SE, Waukon 43 W. Main, Waukon (563) 568-3000 (Eye Clinic also) CALICO CLIPS www.gundersenhealth.org Lansing Hardware Waukon 238 Main St., Lansing M MOSAIC IDEAL DOG 12 E. Main St., Waukon HOWARDS HOME GROOMING (563) 568-3992 FURNISHINGS 30 Spring Ave., Waukon www.mosaicinfo.org 40 W. Main St., Waukon WAUKON LANSING FURNITURE M TASC VETERINARY CLINIC 2213 Mt. Olivet Rd. NW, Waukon 1818 W. Main St., Lansing 605 Rossville Rd., Waukon (563) 568-4060 ROCKWEILER M APPLIANCE & TV PROFESSIONAL VETERANS MEMORIAL 17 W. Main St., Waukon HOSPITAL SERVICES 40 First St. SE, Waukon J.L. MILLER CABINET M (563) 568-3411 DRAHOS & SENFT, www.veteransmemorialhospital.com MAKERS CPA’S PC 15 Allamakee St., Waukon 142 N. Lawler St., Postville M WAUKON DENTAL (563) 864-7104 18 1st Ave. NW, Waukon JIM’S APPLIANCE/JW (563) 568-4528 KITCHEN www.waukondental.com 402 Rossville Rd., Waukon Continued on next page For a complete Business Directory Listing, please visit our website: www.allamakee.com 37 community services

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES JACOBSON BRISTOL TRAVEL CONTINUED GARRETT & SCHWARTZ 25 1st Ave. NW, Waukon M M HAWKEYE STAGES & EDWARD JONES LEGACY TOURS INVESTMENTS JAMES MELLICK, 703 Dudley St., Decorah 14 Spring Ave., Waukon ATTORNEY AT LAW (563) 382-3639 (563) 568-4836 18 1st Ave. NW, Waukon www.hawkeyestages.com M ERICKSON LAW OFFICE MORROW & WHITE 127 S. Lawler St., Postville LAW OFFICE UTILITY PROVIDERS 18 3rd Ave. SW, Waukon (563) 864-7219 M ALLAMAKEE CLAYTON M HACKER, NELSON MUELLER LAW OFFICES ELECTRIC 443 N. Lawler St. Postville 229 Hwy. 51, Postville & CO., P.C. (563) 864-7611 19 First Ave. NW, Waukon (563) 568-4567 REAL ESTATE M ALLIANT ENERGY www.hackernelson.com M 219 W. Water St., Decorah, IA EWING REAL ESTATE (563) 382-1611 M LESCHENSKY & AUCTIONS www.alliantenergy.com INSURANCE AGENCY 7 West Main St., Waukon 19 Allamakee St., Waukon (563) 568-4371 M MEDIACOM (563) 568-6347 www.ewingreal-estate.com COMMUNICATIONS www.leschenskyins.com M SMED & ASSOCIATES CORP. 207 W. Pearl St., Decorah, IA M NEW ALBIN INSURANCE REALTY 605 Rossville Rd., Waukon (563) 663-0673 www. AGENCY mediacomcable.com 118 Main St., New Albin (563) 568-0011 www.smedrealty.com (563) 544-4214 M BLACK HILLS ENERGY 110 N. 4th Ave., Newton, IA M ALLAMAKEE SHAFER & SHAFER 50208 LAW OFFICE REALTY, LLC 108 Rossville Rd., Waukon (641) 792-1548 23 Allamakee St., Waukon www.blackhillsenergy.com (563) 568-3786 BIEBER INSURANCE & M ALLAMAKEE COUNTY REAL ESTATE CENTURY LINK 104 Rossville Rd., Waukon 925 High St., Des Moines, IA FARM BUREAU (515) 286-8121 14 1st Ave. NE, Waukon KEYSTONE REAL ESTATE www.qwest.com CHARLES KELLY LAW 20 Spring Ave., Waukon M ACE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE PC SWEENEY REAL ESTATE & GROUP 136 N Lawler St., Postville DEVELOPMENT CO. 207 E. Cedar St., Houston, MN GERIEKE LAW OFFICE 600 Rossville Rd., Waukon (507) 896-3192 or 104 W. Green St., Postville (888) 404-4940 www.acegroup.cc

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