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www.AllamakeeCounty.com

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Allamakee County

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Allamakee Economic Development Member’s are

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You 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 just 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 “ ” 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.

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WHAT’S INSIDEHistorical Attractions ...........................................4Recreation and Outdoor Adventures ............ 10Shopping ............................................................ 18Experiences ...................................................... 22Byway ................................................................ 24Map .....................................................................27Meeting Rooms & Reception Halls ............... 28Dining ................................................................. 29Lodging .............................................................. 32Community Services ....................................... 36

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M Historical society, old court House MuseuM & GenealoGy researcH

121 Allamakee St., Waukon (563) 568-2954 • www.allamakeehistory.orgWithin 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 Iowa Supreme Court later intervened in the dispute, making Waukon the official county seat. Locals today will still speak of the brazen action!

M effiGy Mounds national MonuMent

151 Hwy. 76, Harpers Ferry (563) 873-3491 • www.nps.gov/efmo/index.htmNo visit to Allamakee County would be complete without stopping at Iowa’s only national Monument, Effigy Mounds National Monument. There are 206 known prehistoric Native American Indian mounds within the borders of the park, 31 of which are shaped in the likeness (effigy) of bears or birds.

The 2,526-acre park is divided into two units (North and South) by the Yellow River.

Although most Indian mound groups involve 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 BRIDgEIA-9/WI-82 Mississippi River Crossing, LansingCompleted in 1931 at the cost of nearly $750,000. The Black Hawk Bridge crosses the Mississippi River with a design that has attracted not only local, but national attention for its beauty. The cantilever structure spans the Mississippi, joining the states of Iowa and Wisconsin. The bridge was named in honor of the great Sauk leader, Chief Black Hawk and is popularly referred to as the “Lansing Bridge”. The bridge roadway is 21 feet wide with a minimum vertical clearance of 18.5 feet and has a total length, including the main channel crossing and approach spans, of 1,623 feet.

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See individual listings for details of museums, attractions & operation times or appointments.

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FISH FARM MOuNDS STATE PRESERVEHwy 26, 3 miles S. of New Albin A 3-acre prehistoric cemetery (mound group) located in the southern portion of the 576-acre Fish Farm Mounds Wildlife Area. The Preserve contains a cluster of 30 conical mounds of various sizes, which were built by Native Americans from 100 B.C. to 650 A.D. The Wildlife Area is mostly wooded and is abundant with wildlife, making it a popular hunting area. Site includes picnic shelters and limited hiking and walking trails.

IRON POSTHwy 26, 1/4 mile N. of New AlbinFor many years, the border between Iowa and Minnesota was hotly disputed. Iowans urged the government to use the Minnesota

River as the dividing line, giving Iowa a good portion of what is now southern Minnesota. Minnesotans wanted to use the 42nd parallel as the border, giving them the city of Dubuque & Northern Iowa. In 1849, Captain Thomas J. Lee settled the matter by establishing the border at 43 degrees and 30 minutes north latitude. To solidify his mark, Lee purchased a cast-iron monument on October 19, 1849 and had it installed on the border. This 600-pound cast-iron post marks “Minnesota” on the north, “Iowa” on the south and “1849” & “43-30” (latitude) on the sides. This is the only original marker remaining on the northern boundary

line of the State of Iowa.

MuSEuM OF RIVER HISTORY AND COMMERCIAL FISHINg MuSEuM60 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

photograph collection documents the growth of this river town, which was an important ferry point for immigrants crossing the Mississippi River in the early days of westward expansion. Open by appointment.

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gJEFLE LOg CABIN121 Allamakee St., Waukon (with the Courthouse Museum)This two-story cabin was originally built by Norwegian immigrants. It housed as many 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 FerrySurrounded 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 Harpers Ferry, this land along the great river was occupied by Native Americans. From the Woodland Period, the people are known for their subsistence

horticulture, ceramics production, diversified hunting/gathering and their extensive trade networks. Midwest archaeological evidence has revealed materials and artifacts from as far west as the area now known as Yellowstone National Park. These people also built earthen structures called “mounds.” Archaeologists speculate that the mounds found at Sandy Point Cemetery, like many other area mounds, were constructed not only as refuges for the dead, but as territorial boundaries between groups.

TuRNER MEMORIAL HALL119 E. Greene St., PostvilleBuilt in 1913, the building shows the predominance of the german-American culture. In 1940 the hall was offered to the town for a reasonable sum. under the Iowa Code of laws, the town could not

legally purchase the building for town hall purposes alone. Thus, the building served two purposes, town hall and as a memorial for the community’s veterans, hence the name “Memorial Hall.” The property was added to National Register of Historic Places in 2000.

WExFORD IMMACuLATE CONCEPTION CHuRCH1416 Co. Hwy. X52, Harpers FerryThis Immaculate Conception Church located in an area called Wexford is reportedly the oldest Catholic Church between Dubuque, Iowa and St. Paul, Minnesota. Located nine miles south of Lansing just off the great River Road, this little stone church is perfectly perched above a charismatic Allamakee County valley. A creek runs along nearby, the sun cascades over the woodland, the road hugs the landscape and it isn’t hard to see why Irish settlers chose this special site to start their community. The church’s simple, elegant interior is full of calm, especially when the late afternoon beams of sunlight stream through the intricate stained glass. Make sure to notice the framed port record on the back wall which lists all the Ticonderoga ship passengers who sailed from Liverpool, England to New Orleans in the winter of 1850. It is many of these listed individuals who deemed this valley their final destination. They constructed a small log church in 1851 under the direction of their pastor Father Thomas Hore. The church you see standing today, completed in 1870, was the third church built at this location.

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ARTHuR WENDEL RESIDENCE611 Dodge St., LansingConstructed in 1870 in Second Empire Style, this home presently a private, multiple-family dwelling.

CENTER BAPTIST CHuRCH1555 Trout Rd, LansingEstablished in 1853 - the second oldest Swedish Baptist Church in America. This church building was dedicated in 1912.

DANIEL BRENNAN RESIDENCE491 N. Front St., Lansing Constructed in 1870 as a single family resi-dence, this Italianate Style mansion continues to serve as a private single-family dwelling.

g. kERNDT & BROTHERS gENERAL STORE391 Main St., LansingConstructed in 1861 as a general store, this Vernacular style building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. With its attractive exterior and open interior, the space is often used as a community center.

g. kERNDT & BROTHERS gRAIN ELEVATOR60-90 Front St., LansingThis 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 HOuSE1172 Hwy 9, rural Lansing TownshipA 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 SCHOOL509 Center St., LansingThe 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

the Mississippi River, was constructed of lo-cally quarried limestone and of oak and white pine materials. It opened in 1864 and was used continuously as a school for 108 years,

closing in 1973. greek Revival Style; listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

ALBERTA HOuSECountry RD. A-26 (intersection of A-26 & Lycurgus Rd.), rural New AlbinThis originally intended wayside hotel served as a refuge for frightened settlers during the New ulm Massacre (Sioux) on September 1, 1862. Built by E.T. Albert four years prior to the massacre, it features three-foot-thick stone walls.

COLSCH LOg HOuSE2774 Hwy. 26 (east side of rd.), rural New AlbinConstructed in 1858 Elijah Fish (originally called Elijah Fish Log Cabin), the 1 ½ story log house sits on land surveyed by Nathaniel Boone, son of Daniel Boone.

NEW ALBIN TOWN HALLNW corner of Main St. & Ross Ave., New Albinused until 1969, this 1895 structure features a bell tower in the Vernacular Style with elements of greek Revival Influence. Building contains just three rooms: the jail, a marshal’s office and council room.

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The following historical sites are located on private property. Please obtain permission from property owners before going on the property.

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REBuRN 12-SIDED BARN1641 Pool Hill Dr., rural New AlbinThis 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 HOuSE265 W. Williams St., PostvilleThis 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 HOME111 E. Tilden St., PostvilleConstructed 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 LuTHERAN CHuRCH 1799 Elon Dr., County Rd. A-52, WatervilleConstructed in 1869, structure is considered gothic Style and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This was the first church constructed for Norwegian settlers in Allamakee County.

BARNES OCTAgON HOuSE22 E. Main St., WaukonThis 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 returning to Waukon. Today the house serves as a dental office.

OTTO J. HAgER HOuSE402 Allamakee St., Waukon Constructed in 1908 the brick Prairie School-Style home was designed by prominent architect Robert C. Spenser of Chicago. Property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and presently a private single-family residence.

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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.

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apple orcHards

COuNTRYSIDE ORCHARD1803 Whitetail Dr., Lansing • (563) 538-4546 Organic and natural production of apples, cherries, raspberries, blueberries, squash & sheep.

PEAkE’S ORCHARDS 319 N. Line Dr., Waukon • (563) 419-0449Pick your own or purchase on site. Hayrides are available by reservation.

faMily & friends adventures

M effiGy Mounds national MonuMent

151 Hwy. 76, Harpers Ferry • (563) 873-3491 www.nps.gov/efmo/index.htmNo visit to Allamakee County would be com-plete without stopping at Iowa’s only national monument. There are 206 known prehistoric American Indian mounds in the park, 31 are shaped in the likeness (effigy) of bears or birds. The 2,526-acre park is divided into two units by the Yellow River. Walking trails pro-vide modest to extended routes, allowing you to view a variety of mounds. An accessible boardwalk into the wetlands near the Visitor Center is available for disabled and persons of all walking abilities.

M Green valley Getaway78 16th Ave NW, Waukon • (563) 568-4866An exciting nine-hole golf course. From the longest tees it presents 1,434 yards of golf for a par of 30. green Valley getaway is a daily fee golf course with an ‘open to the public’ guest policy. Enjoy fresh air and the scenery while golfing, sitting in the outdoor beer garden with a fire pit, or relax inside in their lounge area while enjoying something from their full menu entrees. This is a great place for graduations, reunions and parties, with plenty of outdoor seating and parking.

M Main feature tHeatre & pizza pub 38 W. Main St., Waukon • (563) 568-6134, Movie line: (563) 568-4900 www.mainfeaturetheater.com“The eat while watching a movie place!” Main Feature Theater and Pizza Pub is a movie theater with tables and chairs on a tiered declining floor. Whole families can enjoy not only watching a movie but ordering pizzas, pastas, appetizers, etc. They also have a few rows of regular theater seats at the front for guests wanting to just enjoy the movie but not eat. Main Feature is also a wonderful place to hold business meetings, birthday parties, graduation parties, community meetings and any other social events. Open seven days a week!

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M Mississippi explorer cruises

Riverfront on Main St., Lansing(877) 647-7397 ext. 1or (563) 586-4444www.mississippiexplorer.comDiscover 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 the splendor of the mighty Mississippi River ecosystems as you are navigated through the meandering channels and endless backwaters. Magnificent scenery, abundant wildlife, waterfowl and bald eagles welcome you around every bend. Call ahead to set up a tour!

M s & s Houseboat rentals

990 S. Front St., Lansing • (800) 728-0131 www.ssboatrentals.com.They are located in the heart of the upper Mississippi River Wildlife and Fish Refuge, one of the most beautiful refuges in the united States. You can watch bald eagles soar, fish and enjoy this natural beauty all while being on a fully furnished, luxury houseboat. S&S has several packages to accommodate all your needs. S&S also rents fishing and pontoon boats.

M upper iowa resort and rental 578 Lonnings Dr., Dorchester (563) 568-3263 • www.upperiowaresort.comNestled in a quiet valley right along the upper Iowa River, enjoy camping (primitive or electric/water sites), canoeing, kayaking, and inner-tubing. The resort includes sand-bottom freshwater swimming pool/beach, modern

shower facilities, cabin rental, volleyball, horseshoes, basketball court, game room and refreshments. Wonderful fishing on the upper Iowa River as well as numerous trout streams within a 10-mile radius encompasses this resort. Camping season: April 15- Oct. 15.

M villaGe creek bible caMp1588 Drake Rd., Lansing (563) 535-7320 www.villagecreek.netAt 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 months. Whether participating in one of their programs or planning your own customized retreat or event, Village Creek would love to have you as their guest. give them the opportunity to serve you or your group, and we believe you will be blessed.

BIgFOOT CANOE RENTAL 419 Big Foot Rd, Volney (563) 539-4272 Explore the beauty and wonder of the Yellow River valley. Bigfoot Canoe Rental rents canoes, kayaks and tubes. Shuttle service is also available. They are located in the Village of Volney, seven miles north of Monona off County Highway x26.

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DRIFTAWAY HOT AIRBALLOON RIDES204 E. Main St., Waukon (800) 643-9229Experience the beauty of Allamakee County from a hot air balloon. This lifetime experience ends with a traditional Champagne toast upon landing.

gEOCACHINg www.geocaching.comgeocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using gPS-enabled devices. Visit the website to learn more!

HI-WAY LANES 144 E. Military Rd., Postville • (563) 864-9515There are eight lanes of bowling with a full bar and lounge, pizza and sandwich menu.

ION ExCHANgE 1878 Old Mission Dr., Harpers Ferry(800) 291-2143 • www.ionexchange.com.growing wildflowers, native plants, native grasses and gardening plants. Ion Exchange, Inc. is a Native Wildflower and Prairie grass Nursery established in 1988. Tours are available by appointment.

LADY LuCk CASINO 100 Anti Monopoly, Marquette • (800) 496-8238With three floors of gambling, this river boat offers lots of fun, entertainment and eating options.

MAIDEN VOYAgE TOuRS McGregor • (563) 586-2123 or (563) 880-8970 Enjoy the beautiful scenery along the Missis-sippi. Tours run late May-mid October.

PIkES PEAk15316 Great River Rd., McGregor (563) 873-2341This 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) 568-2310Offering eight lanes of bowling, pool and darts, a full food menu and drinks.

WAukON COuNTRY CLuB308 1st St. SE., Waukon • (563) 568-9939This nine-hole course features 3,017 yards of golf along with a full service bar. (Available for parties and receptions.)

bird watcHinG You will find many prime locations to sit and watch the birds! Whether it be eagles or hawks, or any other familiar birds, you can sit by the Mississippi River and take it all in! Effigy Mounds National Monument offers an annual “Hawk Watch” weekend. They also have a bird conservation area. The uS Fish and Wildlife Refuge, along the Mississippi River, is home to hundreds of species. The City of Lansing also hosts an annual “Rivers & Bluffs Birding Festival” each November.

HuntinG & fisHinGIA Fishing & Hunting Regulations: www.iowadnr.gov US Fish and Wildlife Service lands: www.fws.gov.

DEERAllamakee County is a top county for Boone and Crockett trophy quality deer and ranked

8th among all North American counties. With over 10,000 acres of state DNR hunting land, finding your perfect spot for that “big buck” shouldn’t be a problem. Make sure you have your Iowa hunting license and permission to hunt on any private land.

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FISHINgAllamakee 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. Poisonous false morels also grow in the same areas during the same time of year. Obtain permission prior to entering any privately owned land.

WILD gAMEAllamakee County boasts a large population of wild turkeys, pheasants, duck, geese and other small game. With the vast amount of public land, support from land owners and hunting aficionados, 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 SERVICE2709 High View Ln., New Albin (563) 544-4611 www.lake-like.com/fishing/guide.cfm/128/Pecks-Pool-9-Guide-ServiceThey 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 ADVENTuRE1431 Bakkum Rd., Waukon • (563) 535-7296 www.upnorthadventures.weebly.comoffering fishing to dog sledding adventures. Call to book an exciting and educational experience in the outdoors.

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M waukon park & recreation Hwy. 9, Waukon (563) 568-6420or (563) 568-7131 www.waukonparkandrec.comForty-six acres of 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.

BLuFFVIEW PARk942 Hwy. 364, Harpers Ferry • (563) 568-2996Roadside rest area featuring an open stone shelter, restrooms, grills and picnic tables.

CLINTON F. MEYER PARk Murdock St., Postville Playground equipment, a basketball court, shelter and portable restrooms are available on site.

HARPERS SLOugH759 Hwy. 364, Harpers Ferry • (563) 568-2996Day use area that offers picnicking spots and handicapped shoreline fishing access along the Mississippi River.

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LuLL’S PARk SE side of Postville (563) 864-7454This city park contains playground equipment, basketball court, frisbee golf, shelters with electricity, grills and tables, restrooms. The newly remodeled city swimming pool is located within the park. An extension of Lull’s Park includes

a nature/walking trail.

MOuNT HOSMER CITY PARk Lansing • (563) 538-4757A 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 from this scenic overlook. Amenities include restrooms, shelter, telescopes and veteran memorials. A large lighted American Flag flies high above the bluff and can be seen from the Wisconsin side of the River. Park is managed and maintained by the City of Lansing.

NOBLES ISLAND PuBLIC BOAT LANDINg645 Hwy. 364, Harpers Ferry • (563) 568-2996A public boat landing on the Mississippi River located five miles South of Harpers Ferry. In addition to two boat launching ramps, the area also offers shoreline fishing access, picnicking spots, and restrooms (pit latrines) for public use. Managed and maintained by Allamakee Co. Conservation.

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STONEBROOk PARk589 Yellow River Dr., Postville • (563) 568-2996Newly developed along the Yellow River, this small quiet park has picnicking, a shelter house and fishing! Enjoy listening to the water rolling over the rocks or dipping your toes in the Yellow River. Managed and maintained by Allamakee Co. Conservation.YELLOW RIVER STATE FOREST 729 St. Forest Rd., Harpers Ferry • (563) 586-2254 www.iowadnr.gov/forestry/yellowriver.htmlFirst acquired as a state forest in 1935, the Yellow River Forest has grown to encompass nearly 8,500 acres of natural beauty. Some of Iowa’s most unique forest features and terrain are found in the forest, and a wide variety of plant and animal life (including more than 65 species of birds) make this carefully managed timberland a lovely place to visit. Year-round camping is available, and hikers, equestrians, snowmobilers and cross-country skiers are sure to appreciate the extensive trail system. Hunting and fishing are also popular activities in the forest.

swiMMinG & fitness

M waukon faMily aquatic centerWaukon City Park, Waukon • (563) 568-2514 www.waukonparkandrec.comThe entire family will enjoy the twisting water slide, diving board and special children’s area, which includes geysers and a raindrop structure. LANSINg COMMuNITY POOL490 Bench St., Lansing • (563) 538-4343Outdoor pool with sloping area and diving boards.POSTVILLE COMMuNITY POOL402 Wilson St., Postville • (563) 864-7690Newly renovated outdoor public swimming pool with a diving board, mushroom water structure, slide and lanes for lap swimming. NORTHEAST IOWA YMCA 313 W Post St., Postville • (563) 864-9622Features an indoor pool, exercise room, basket-ball court and community room for meetings.

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LANSINg FITNESS CENTER 51 N. 5th St., Lansing • (563) 538-4471They have a large selection of cardio equip-ment, weight machines, dumbbells and offer group fitness classes.

WAukON WELLNESS CENTER 1220 Third Ave. NW., Waukon • (563) 568-0074

www.waukonwellness.comOffers 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 MILESWest of New Albin • (563) 873-3423 This two mile gravel trail takes you out into the Mississippi River floodplains and backwaters. It is just one small portion of the 660 acre Pool Slough Wildlife Management Area. The trail crosses wetlands, sloughs (areas of soft muddy ground), then winds its way through a floodplain forest. The end of the trail will provide a parking lot, boat ramp and fishing platform. Bring your boat and this landing will be the start of your adventure into Reno Bottoms’ backwaters.

MISSISSIPPI RIVER TRAIL (MRT) • 280 MILES (BIkE)The MRT provides an opportunity for you to safely bike one of the Nation’s most spectacular roadways, the great River Road. Although this bike trail does not yet stretch the length of Iowa, you can access the MRT in New Albin and bike all the way to Lansing, 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 TRAILSwww.snoblazers.lrtwebservice.comThe 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.

WAukON RECREATIONAL TRAIL • 2 MILESwww.allamakeecounty.comOver two miles of trail within the Waukon City Park. Future plans are being made to extend this trail so it creates at least a three mile loop. You can view the trail map on the above website.

water trails

FRIENDS OF POOL 9 A community based, grassroots, non-profit organization, who share a common mission to conserve the natural and cultural resources within Pool 9 of the upper Mississippi River

MISSISSIPPI RIVER - RENO BOTTOM’S Reno, MN to New Albin, IA (563) 873-3423 • www.fws.govThis 14 mile trail has three take-out points along the trail. From April to early June, Millstone and New Albin Army Road Landings are frequently under water. You should take out at Visger’s Landing during high water. Pick up a map before your adventure so you can find your way through the maze of islands and

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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) 873-3423Paddlers 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

uPPER IOWA RIVER WATER TRAIL(563) 568-2624Canoeing the upper Iowa River was rec-ognized by National geographic Adventure magazine as one of the top 100 adventures in North America. Canoeist should expect to share the river with kayakers, tubers, and anglers. Spending time on the water and camping on the river is a regular family affair for some, a weekend adventure with friends for others. Local youth spend endless hours on the most popular stretches. The towns on the river welcome visitors, and many provide camping and lodging opportunities. The Al-lamakee section of the upper Iowa is where the valley widens and the bluffs rise further away from the river. Take a canoe trail in the fall to view the fall foliage. For a map contact Allamakee Co. Economic Development.

YELLOW RIVER WATER TRAIL(563) 568-2624The longest cold water trout stream in Iowa, the Yellow River also has the highest gradient of any canoeable stream in Iowa. The lower 35 miles offer challenging rapids, limestone cliffs, towering bluffs, mature hardwood forests, combined with high clarity water make this a superior experience. The history of this river is rich with prehistoric Indian Mounds, French fur Traders and the first sawmill in Iowa. For a map and information, contact Allamakee Co. Economic Development.

HikinG

You will discover Allamakee County has what you are looking for. From a casual scenic walk to a sweat worthy trek, there’s a trail for you. Effigy Mounds National Monument has over 2,526 acres to explore with trails for various skill levels. You will be rewarded at the top of Fire Point with the amazing view of the Mississippi River Valley. More great places to visit: Yellow River State Park (Harpers Ferry), Spillway (North of Harp-ers Ferry), Fish Farm Mounds (New Albin), Mount Hosmer (Lan-sing) and Army Road trail (New Albin).

cross country skiinG & snow sHoeinG

During the winter months dig out your skis and snow shoes and enjoy the scenery of Allamakee County. Allamakee County Conservation rents snowshoes if you’re a first timer! Similar to hiking, Allamakee County has numerous public areas for this adventure. The 14 miles of trails at Effigy Mounds National Monument are not groomed, but open year round. A popular and scenic area is within the Yellow River State Forest.

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antiques

ALLAMAkEE ANTIquE SHOP 615 Rossville Rd., Waukon, • (563) 568-6486Explore 15 rooms of color coordinated antiques.

ARCHIVE ON MAIN 231 Main St., Lansing • (563) 538-9217Offers a variety of merchandise including antiques and collectibles.

clotHinGM riverland expressions317 Main St., Lansing • (563) 538-4751 www.xpressionsinc.espwebsite.comOffering screen printing, embroidery, advertising specialties and graphic design. Check out their in-stock items available.

EPIC WEAR 11 W. Main St., Waukon • (563) 568-2301 Specializing in embroidering & screen printing.

TESLOW’S FORMAL WEAR 16 W. Main St., Waukon • (563) 568-2660A variety of men’s dress shirts, ties, pants, and related accessories along with prom and wedding tuxedo rentals. TINDELL SHOE & REPAIR Hwy. 18, 230 E. Military Rd., Postville (563) 864-3062Offers a variety of name brand footwear such as Dansko, Nike, SAS, Red Wing and more.

TRENDY VINTAgE & MORE 120 W. Greene St., Postville • (563) 864-3062Choose from a large variety of new name brand clothing, fabulous jewelry, and current styles of gently used clothing.

quilt sHops

COuNTRY STITCHIN’915 Hwy. 76, Waukon • (563) 535-7376Features a variety of fabrics, patterns and a knowledgeable staff to assist you.

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FOREST MILLS quILT SHOP650 Forest Mills Rd., Postville • (563) 568-3807Located in the countryside along the Yellow River, this quaint quilt shop is bursting with a large variety of fabrics.

quEEN JEAN quILTINg5 E. Main St., Waukon • (563) 217-0393Features a broad selection of quilting fabrics, notions and sewing accessories.

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variety store300 Main St., Lansing • 563-538-4966 www.lansingvariety.comThis has become a popular Lansing attraction due to its colossal and unconventional inven-tory. If you can’t find what you need, ask Paul. If he has it, he will find it for you! He also has fun sports items for all of your favorite teams. You will find a large variety of crafts, knitting and embroidery supplies. There are over one million items available between the two stores.

M kitcHen krafts 1478 Elon Dr., Waterville • (563) 535-8000www.kitchenkrafts.comLocated outside of Waterville you will find this “direct merchant” of hard-to-find cook-ing tools, ingredients & supplies for creative cooks. Products range from cake decorating, home baking, candy making and home can-ning supplies. Also offer a full range of tools, supplies, ingredients, books, how-to videos and packaging products. The warehouse is open to the public for shopping Monday- Fri-day. Visit their website or call for a mail order catalog for all of your baking needs.

M waterloo worksHop369 Waterloo Creek Dr., Dorchester Owners and residents Jill and Michael Ste-phenson live much as people used to 100 years ago: in a log cabin with no electricity or telephone. The Stephenson’s display and sell their arts of wood-working, basket-weaving and preserving wild or home-grown fruits and vegetables. Visitors welcomed and will get to sample fresh, made-from-scratch rolls baked in the wood stove, try country jams and sip tea or fresh well water. Located in a lovely val-ley four miles Northwest of Dorchester, Iowa.

M waukon GreenHouse flowers & Gifts

27 Spring Ave., Waukon • (563) 568-3711 www.waukongreenhouse.comThis full service florist offers garden-fresh flowers, robust greens and colorful blooming plants for all occa-sions. Delivery service 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) 544-4378Nate & Hallie Evans produce functional, wood-fired pots for every day use. In this age of technology it has become even more important for people to experience something that has been created by the hand. Red Hawk glass-ware is decora-tive fused and slumped glass vessels with a sandblasted surface.

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EAgLE’S NEST gALLERY & FRAME SHOP249 Main St., Lansing (563) 538-3879 • Cell (563) 419-5063The gallery offers the largest selection of prints and original paintings in the area. They feature artwork from both local and nationally known artists and many sports photos.

ELLIOTT JEWELERS, INC. 31 W. Main St., Waukon (563) 568-3661 or (800) 932-7028Offer 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.

HARTIg DRug 21 W. Main St., Waukon • (563) 568-6315 See Hartig for all of your prescription/ medical needs and gifts. They also offer photo printing.

LANSINg SOAP COMPANY99 N. 4th St., Lansing • (608) 386-0730Experience their homemade sulfate free line of Vegan soaps. Best to call ahead for hours.

LANSINg TEA COMPANY10 S. Second St. Lansing • (563) 538-9212Coffee’s and teas are available for sale. The shop includes gift ideas from antique kitchen items, to purses, jewelry and some hand made items.

LuCkY FINDS3 W. Main St., WaukonOffers used clothing, shoes, jewelry, and a wide variety of dishware, used furniture and just about anything you would need!

NEW ALBIN gIFT CENTER 163A Railroad Ave. SW., New Albin(563) 544-4703A “Little” Store with “Big” Choices. Enjoy a wide variety of hand-made items, handbags, scarves, accessories, jewelry, gifts and wines.

PAINT CREEk SOAPS 98 Main St., Waterville • (888) 446-8299Offering 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 15 Allamakee St., Waukon (866) 670-2477 • (563) 568-2477 Steel Cow offers everything from original paintings, ornaments to necklaces.

STRANDED MEMORIES3 E. Main St., Waukon(563) 568-8130This shop has jewelry, shabby chic furniture, antiques, and collectibles.

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SYCAMORE FLORAL 116 Rossville Rd., Waukon (563) 568-3676This shop provides flowers, gifts and decorative items, including scarves, purses, candles and jewelry.

THE DRIFTLESS PAINTED LADY90 S. Front St., Lansing (319) 594-6795Located 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.

WALL TO WALL 902 Rossville Rd, Waukon (563) 568-6170 or (563) 568-1775This business offers all things custom, from picture framing, to handcrafted furniture.

sportinGM waukon Harley-davidson208 Hwy. 9 SW., Waukon • (563) 568-3471 www.waukonharley.com Is motorcycling in your blood? If so Waukon Harley-Davidson is the place for you! They understand what it takes to keep your bike on the road. Their staff is genuinely concerned with making your Harley-Davidson experience something you treasure and have certified

technicians on hand to provide excellent repair service. They have everything from new or used bikes to clothing and accessory needs.

ALLAMAkEE POWER SPORTS 1062 Hwy. 9, Waukon (563) 568-6908Arctic Cat dealership and they carry a full line of parts, accessories and genuine Arctic Cat clothing.

CABELA’S 33901 Wisconsin Hwy. 35, Prairie du Chien, WI (608) 326-5600In addition to offering quality footwear, clothing, and gear for fishing, hunting, camping, and other outdoor activities, the 40,000 sq. ft. showroom is an educational and entertainment attraction, of museum-quality animal displays, huge aquariums and trophy animals interacting in realistic re-creations of their natural habitats.

WAukON POWER SPORTS 208 Hwy. 9 SW., Waukon (877) 568-4025This showroom and service center offers great deals on vehicles for Polaris, Honda, Ski-Doo, Victory and Yamaha.

SPORTSMEN’S uNLIMITED 866 Allamakee St., Waukon (563) 568-4955Hunting and fishing equipment, elite archery, diamond archery, muzzleloaders and live bait can be purchased here. They offer fishing and hunting licenses also. Open seven days a week.

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EXPERIENCES

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BLuFF COuNTRY STuDIO ART TOuR Art enthusiasts can find exciting treasures during this annual studio art tour taking place in April. For more information visit www.bluff-countrystudioarttour.com

ALLAMAkEE COuNTY DRIFTLESS SAFARI Join us for a summer adventure exploring the historical, cultural, and natural treasures of Al-lamakee County! The Driftless Safari program runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day. They have 20 exciting places for you to visit! For in-formation, contact: Allamakee Co. Economic Dev. Office at (563) 568-2624 or visit the web site at www.safari.allamakeecounty.com.

suMMer

MuSIC ON MAIN waukon: Bring the whole family out to enjoy a free evening of entertainment and fun downtown Waukon. The Waukon Chamber of Commerce hosts this bi-weekly music experi-ence free of charge with all performances at the Visitor Center and Area Development Office Courtyard at 101 W. Main Street, Waukon. Seating is limited, so participants are encouraged to bring their own lawn chair. For more information, contact the Waukon Chamber of Commerce at (563) 568-4110, or visit their web site at www.waukon.org/.

MuSIC IN THE PLAZA lansinG: For a relaxing time, why not sit and enjoy live music in the plaza. The schedule is listed on their facebook page.

FARMERS MARkETS: waukon: Located at The Waukon City Park. Stop by and check out the selection of organic food, crafts, vegetables, fruits and lo-cal specialties. Hours are every Monday from 4pm-6pm (June 6-October 3).Harpers ferry: Held every Friday from 5pm-7pm (June 3-October 7) at the Harpers Ferry City Park, 2nd Street, Harpers Ferry. They offer fresh grown fruits, vegetables and homemade baked goods. lansinG: usually held every Saturday morn-ing June-October. Features include home-grown fruits, vegetables, hand crafted quilts, and homemade baked goods. Located at the Main Street Plaza (corner of 3rd & Main.) Contact Lansing Main St: (563) 538-9229.new albin: Scheduled each Friday start-ing at 4pm in the City Park, June-October. Check out what they have to offer for fresh fruits, vegetables and baked goods. New vendors are always welcome to set up!

THuNDER IN THE PARk Demonstrations of camp life and Military drills, two battle reenactments, and the Sat-urday Night Cannon fire. usually the second weekend in June, at the Waukon City Park.

BIg 4 FAIR An annual fair held the 3rd weekend of June in Postville.

NEW ALBIN DAYS Scheduled to be in full swing the second weekend of June. The annual celebration will include live music, kid’s games and the Chicken BBq, just to name a few!

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ALLAMAkEE COuNTY FAIR The four day July event is a traditional county fair with livestock judging, art and crafts, en-tertainment and lots of good food. Free admis-sion. For more information call (563) 568-2667 or visit www.allamakeecountyfair.com.

LANSINg FISH DAYS Fish Days are celebrated the second week-end in August. Events include: a parade, children’s carnival, fishing tournaments, co-ed Softball tournament, granny Basketball, and food stands. For more information and sched-ule of events: www.lansingfishdays.com.

HARPERS FERRY DAYS On the third weekend of August plan to attend the annual Harpers Ferry Days. This three day event includes: concessions, baseball games, volleyball games, a beer tent, and a fish fry.

WAukON CORN DAYS This annual celebration takes place in August. Festivities include: Parade, entertainment, and Veterans Memorial Hospital 5k Run/Walk. For more information contact the Waukon Chamber of Commerce at (563) 568-4110 or visit: www.waukon.org

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TRuNk OR TREAT Held on Hal-loween, there will be games, hot chocolate, s’mores, and candy! This commu-nity event is sponsored by Iron Ridge Church. Visit www.Convergeworldwide.org

BIg PuMPkIN Held each September at the Allamakee County Fairgrounds bring your family for the pumpkin weigh-ins and stay for the pumpkin bake-off. Contact Adam: (563) 568-7230 or gary:(563) 379-3767 for details.

NORTHEAST IOWA ARTISTS’ STuDIO TOuR October offers a special opportunity to visit artists’ homes and studios for an intimate look at their work and their creative space. Watch demonstrations and shop for unique and per-sonal gifts. This is a “do-it-yourself” schedule, Call (800) 463-4692 for a map or visit www.iowaarttour.com.

winter

VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CHRISTMAS TREE FANTASY Area businesses elaborately deco-rate Christmas Trees. This four day event fea-tures a silent auc-tion, a “Tingle and Mingle” evening, a wine, cheese and dessert gala, and a Monday noon luncheon 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 WALkTake a journey back to Bethlehem, to the very first Christmas. Each year Postville is the site for the annual Holy Walk, an ecumeni-cal event hosted by eight area churches and more than 75 volunteers. The event is held the first Sunday evening in December. For more information on exact date and times, call (563) 864-6001 or visi: www.postvillecumencialholy-walk.com.

CHRISTMAS MAgIC IN THE PARkThe annual Christmas Magic in the Park is held on the third Saturday of December in Harpers Ferry. You will enjoy seeing Santa, eating cookies, sipping hot chocolate and lots of festive lights. Contact the Harpers Ferry Booster Club for more information, Betty Steege (563) 586-2046.

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The Driftless Area Scenic Byway is recognized as the most scenic byway in Iowa!

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driftless areascenic bywaywww.iowabyways.orGThe Driftless Area Scenic Byway is a 100-mile zigzag route known for its natural and scenic attrac-tions. The byway curves, twists and meanders through the most Northeast corner of Iowa in Allamakee County, the heart of a region know as the “Driftless Area”. The term Driftless was developed to describe this distinct region of gashed and furrowed terrain that was by-passed by the last continental glacier that passed over the state of Iowa, centuries ago. 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 many outdoor recreation opportunities. You can hike miles of state forest trails, fish for trout in cold water stream, explore the Mississippi, Yellow and up-per Iowa Rivers by boat or simply relax and enjoy the peaceful natural scenery. Fall is an especially scenic time on the byway as the hardwood timbers blaze with color. While driving this roller-coaster road, you will discover historic gems nestled within the rugged land. The byway embraces five quaint, historic communities that provide opportunities to experi-ence shopping, entertainment, local foods, town events, festivals and reenactments. Such events provide an insight to the region’s heritage, as do

the dozens of unique mom-and-pop shops and diners. Human settlement of the area began thousands of years ago. Just outside of Harpers Ferry, Effigy Mounds National Monument features a collection of animal-shaped mounds built by prehistoric Native

Americans. The landscape is also dotted with evidence of all those who have settled in the area since that time. You will find historic stone churches, pioneer cemeteries and unique bridges, as well as museums interpreting the heritage of the area. The Driftless Area Scenic Byway is a place where the region’s scenic beauty and rec-

reational opportunities merge, resulting in a distinctive experience of Allamakee County in Northeast Iowa.

tHe Great river road allaMakee countyBegin near New Albin and drive south through forests and farmland to Lan-sing. This old river town gives access

to Mt. Hosmer Park, a panoramic view of the Mississippi Valley

and the tri-state area. Next, explore Yellow River State Forest- 9,000 acres of public hunting, hiking and fishing. Visitors also have

access to 3,000 acres of Mis-sissippi River backwater areas.

This area is truly a sports enthusiast’s paradise. Check out the rest of the great River Road byway by visiting the web site www.experiencemississip-piriver.com.

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MEETING ROOMS & RECEPTION HALLS

M farMers & MercHants bank coMMunity rooM

201 W. Main St., Waukon • (563) 568-3417

M Green valley Getaway 7816thAve.NW,Waukon•(563)568-4866

M kerndt brotHers bank coMMunity center

370MainSt.Lansing•(563)538-4231

M new albin savinGs bank stone quarry Hall

136MainSt.NE.,NewAlbin•(563)544-4214

M villaGe creek bible caMp & conference center

1588DrakeRD.,Lansing•(563)535-7320

ALLAMAkEE COuNTY FAIRgROuNDS 705AllamakeeSt.,Waukon (563)568-4729

ALLAMAkEE COuNTY FARM BuREAu 141stAve.NE.,Waukon•(563)568-2527

AMERICAN LEgION 118N.4thSt.,HarpersFerry (563)586-2708

COMMuNITY CENTER234FourthSt.,HarpersFerry (563)586-2524

DREAMLAND PAVILION & ExHIBIT HALL325N.MapleSt.,Postville•(563)864-3316

kNIgHTS OF COLuMBuS HALL1stAve.NE.,Waukon•(563)568-2893

THE NATuRAL gAIT 1878OldMissionDr.,HarpersFerry•(877)776-2208

NEW ALBIN TOWN HOuSE136ElmSt.,NewAlbin

NORTHEAST IOWA YMCA 313W.PostSt.,Postville•(563)864-9622

TJ HuNTER’S BANquET HALL 367MainSt.,Lansing•(563)538-4544

TuRNER HALL19E.GreeneSt.,Postville•(563)864-7454

WAukON BANquET CENTER 612RossvilleRd.,Waukon•(563)568-4855or(563)568-3779•www.waukonbanquetcenter.com

WAukON gOLF & COuNTRY CLuB 3081stStreetSE.,Waukon•(563)568-9939

restaurants witH MeetinG rooMsM Gus & tony’s pizza and

steakHouse 508W.MainStreet,Waukon•(563)568-6015

M Main feature tHeatre & pizza pub

38W.MainSt.,Waukon•(563)568-6134

MILTY’S 200MainStreet,Lansing•(563)538-4585

TJ HuNTERS 367MainSt.,Lansing•(563)538-4544

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dorcHester:WINgS 606 Waterloo Creek Dr. • (563) 497-3353Stop in on Sunday for brunch:10:30am-1:30pm or enjoy one of their nightly dinner specials.

Harpers ferry:HARBOR HOuSE SuPPER CLuB 626 N. First St.,• (563) 586-2403Serving lunch, dinner, cocktails, daily specials and special events such as bingo, super bowl specials, and euchre tournaments.

MISSFITZ BAR & gRILL 402 Chestnut St. • (563) 586-2117Come for breakfast, lunch and dinner . Enjoy the outdoor beer garden during the summer.

SPILLWAY SuPPER CLuB 113 N. 3rd St. • (563) 586-2181Offers daily lunch specials served with dessert along with dinner specials every evening.

lansinG:gRAND CENTRAL STATION RESTAuRANT & LOuNgE274 Main St. • (563) 538-3333Mexican and Italian dishes, seafood, chicken, gourmet burgers, specialty sandwiches, desserts, a kids menu and a large breakfast menu which is served all day.

MILTY’S 200 Main St. • (563) 538-4585Homemade soup and salad bar every day. Appetizers, sandwich’s, pizza’s, buckets of chicken or fish, salads, seafoods, steak. Wide variety of beer, wine, and liquors.

SAFE HOuSE SALOON 359 Main St. • (563) 538-4228Delicious pizzas, and large selection of tap beers and drinks. Eat some peanuts, play some pool, or come in for some live music.

SWEENEY’S ON THE RIVER BAR & RESTAuRANT 10 S. Front St. • (563) 538-4497Dock at the landing and come in for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

TJ HuNTERS 367 Main St. • (563) 538-4544This family eatery offers homemade Mexican food, monster burgers, broasted chicken, fish, breakfast menu and noon specials.

TIkI BAR 590 N Front St. • (563) 538-4474Walk over from shore or dock your boat and get a refreshing beverage. Open seasonal.

new albin:FREDS EAST SIDE TAP 182 Main St. • (563) 544-4995A local bar with made to order pizzas. Eat in or take out.

HARMON’S HIgH CHAPARALL TAVERN & RESTAuRANT 247 Ross Ave. • (563) 544-4272Enjoy this small town pub and eatery, from homemade soups to quarter pound burgers.

IRON POST gRILL 182 Main St. • (563) 544-4848A small family run restaurant offering daily homemade noon specials Tuesday - Friday. Breakfast is served all day on Sunday.

postville:BRICk OVEN PIZZA & EATERY144 W. Greene St. • (563) 864-7150A great place to enjoy homemade pizzas, sandwiches and salads. Tuesday evenings are Taco Night. Open for lunch and dinner.

CLuB 51 102 S. Lawler St. • (563) 864-7864You can find this place packed at lunch for one of their delicious “open” grilled sandwiches. Along with fries or homemade potato salad and your favorite beverage.

TASTE OF MExICO142 Lawler St. • (563) 864-3810Full menu of Mexican favorites including fajitas, burritos, tacos, enchiladas and more. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner.

waterville:WATERVILLE BAR & gRILL 55 Main St. • (563) 535-8540known for their homemade pizzas, but also serve a variety of short orders.

waukon:M Gus & tony’s pizza & steakHouse 508 W. Main St. • (563) 568-6015A relaxed family atmosphere. Whether you are hungry for steak, seafood, sandwich, salad or homemade pizza, you will find a full menu for both lunch and dinner. A special hit is always their BBq ribs or prime rib. Meeting and gathering space is available for special parties and events. Open seven days a week.

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M Main feature tHeatre & pizza pub 38 W. St. • (563) 568-6134 www.mainfeaturetheater.com

Where else could you enjoy the experience of watching a first run movie while enjoying your favorite pizza or pasta dish? This is a great place to enjoy a family outing with seating for 120+. Reservations encouraged but not required. Call for carryout or delivery

service or for information on birthday gatherings and special events. Facility space and catering are available for business meetings and events. Open evenings seven days a week, (no movie shown on Wednesdays). M ww HoMestead dairy 850 Rossville Rd. • (563) 568-4950 www.wwhomesteaddairy.comHave a craving for ice cream? Enjoy a unique visit to this ice cream parlor. A retail busi-ness as well, you will find bottled milk, ice cream, butter, cheese and the famous fresh cheese curds for sale. Locally owned, all dairy products are produced in Allamakee County and processed on site. You might even want to consider a tour of their facility. Open seven days a week, visitors should check their web-site for a listing of summer and winter hours.

CYNDA’S WEST SIDE CAFé 917 W. Main St. • (563) 568-2017This café offers a large breakfast menu, served all day long, sandwiches, wraps, homemade soups, salads, broasted chicken and more. Open daily with no evening hours.

HARDEE’S FAMILY RESTAuRANT503 Rossville RD. • (563) 568-4438 Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and feature made from scratch biscuits and fresh baked buns.

MuLLIgAN’S IRISH gRILL PuB 610 Rossville Rd. • (563) 568-5400A family restaurant featuring a full lunch and dinner menu, with a bar and lounge for enjoying your favorite beverage.

OLD ROSSVILLE STORE 851 Volney Rd. • (563) 535-7272Word of mouth has earned this popular supper club a reputation next to none. They have large capacity seating with a full dinner and sandwich menu. Open evenings Tuesday through Saturday.

S & D CAFé 13 W Main St. • (563) 568-9944They have enjoyed a long-standing reputation of good home-cooked food and casual family atmosphere. No evening hours.

SuBWAY 202 Rossville Rd. • (563) 568-0012Everyone loves a sub sandwich, wrap or salad made your way.

VET’S CLuB CANTEEN 105 Allamakee St. • (563) 568-2530Discover a great family atmosphere. Dinner menu includes steak, chops, ribs, chicken, shrimp or fish. Wraps, soup and salad also available. They are open for lunch Tuesday-Friday. Open evenings Tuesday -Saturday.

WAukON CITY CLuB 39 W Main St. • (563) 568-2656A 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) 568-2383Bring your morning appetite and start your day with a hearty breakfast.Stay and enjoy a noon lunch. Open six days a week.

WONDERFuL HOuSE CHINESE RESTAuRANT9 Spring Ave. • (563) 568-2154Offers daily lunch specials as well as a daily buffet, appetizers, soup and healthy choices. Open seven days a week.

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the place for adventure,

family friendly experiences

& unrivaled natural beauty.

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bed & batHs bed & breakfastsM blue Heron inn 20 N. Front St., Lansing • (563) 568-7686www.blueheroniowa.comThe Blue Heron Inn (known locally as the “Ice House”) is a beautifully updated and restored 1850’s historic riverfront building located in Lansing Iowa, right on the Mississippi River. Available for rental to individuals, families or small groups, the Blue Heron is a comfortable, spacious single unit Bed & Bath. With a large living and dining area overlooking the Mississippi, it features two bedrooms, a cozy den with air bed and three bathrooms to sleep up to eleven guests comfortably. This would be the perfect place for family reunions and groups of friends to gather.M kelly’s place bed & batH209 W. St. SW, Waukon • (563) 568-6448www.allamakeecounty.com/kellysplaceThis is a newly remodeled 100 year old house with all the comforts of a modern day home. It has had all the hard wood floors, oak

woodwork, and the stain glass windows restored back to their original beauty. kelly’s Place has one bedroom and bathroom on the main floor and three bedrooms and a bathroom on the second

level. There is a large, fully equipped kitchen with microwave and dishwasher and large dining and living room. There are three porches at kelly’s Place and a deck. kelly’s Place is rented as one complete unit with all the linens, bedding and cookware provided. You may rent by the day, weekend or week and is open year round. Reservations preferred but not required.

M MurpHy’s cove bed & batH51 N. Front St. Lansing • (563) 568-6448www.allamakeecounty.com/murphyscoveLooking for a beautiful space that can hold your entire group that offers spectacular views? Come to Murphy’s Cove, it is a completely furnished rental home including full kitchen, three bedrooms, two baths and much more. A highlight is the two decks where you can sit and admire the river and watch the barges float by. Murphy’s is rented by the day, weekend or week and is open year round. Make this your “Home away from home”.

DEVITT HOuSE(Teslows Formalwear & Guesthouse) 103 1st Ave. SW., Waukon • (563) 568-2660This two story offers a full kitchen and four bedrooms,available to rent by day, weekend, or weekly. Call to reserve today!

LITTLE HOuSE ON THE FARM892 Pole Line Rd., Postville • (563) 864-7304Enjoy the peacefulness of the country with a stay at the Little House on the Farm and guest Barn Bed and Breakfast.

kESTER HOuSE New Albin • (563) 544-4358A furnished house, available to rent daily, weekend or weekly.

MCgARRITY’S INN ON MAIN203 Main St., Lansing • (563) 538-9262The Inn features four smoke-free luxurious suites which may be rented separately or as a whole for larger gatherings.

MILTY’S LODgINg 200 Main St., Lansing • (563) 568-4585Milty’s has a three bedroom two bath furnished apartment for rent by the night or week.

OLD BAkERY & guEST HOuSE (Teslows Formalwear & Guesthouse)16 W. Main St., Waukon • (563) 568-2660upstairs of a historic building with original exposed brick, four bedrooms, and full kitchen.

OuR TARA INN1231 Hwy. 9, Lansing • (563) 568-2665A country bed & breakfast, away from modern stresses.

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M point of view416 Luster Heights Rd, Harpers Ferry (563) 586-2061Just 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. Dianne and Andrew invite you to share their love of the upper Mississippi River Valley’s natural charm and history. Come and see what a lovely point of view this is!

M stoneHaus farM1445 Elon Drive, Waterville, IA 52170608.333.6093www.stonehausfarm.comThe StoneHaus, a 165-year-old Norwegian-german farmstead, features exposed stone-walls two feet thick, a large great room, a modern, high-end kitchen, fully stocked pan-

try, two large bathrooms, four spacious bedrooms, a cavern-ous stone basement for socializing, and a walk-up unfinished at-tic. Outbuild-ings include

a working two-level barn - a grand space with exposed stone walls, original peg and mortised construction. Also, there is a working garden shed and a craggy machine shed. A picturesque deck was added

to overlook the pond; perfect for coffee at sunrise or a family cookout under the stars.

THORNTON HOuSE BED & BREAkFAST

371 Diagonal St., Lansing • (563) 538-3373The layout of this B&B was designed with guest privacy in mind.

WINNESHIEk DEVELOPMENTS New Albin • (608) 317-8880Two bedroom fully furnished apartment close to Fish Farm Mounds state park.

caMpGrounds & cabinsM upper iowa resort

& rental578 Lonnings Dr., Dorchester • (563) 586-3263 www.upperiowaresort.comNestled in a quiet valley between Waukon and Dorchester, Owners Bob and kristi Hager invite you to visit their 29-acre private campground and recreational facility, with cabins, RV and tent camping. On the banks of the upper Iowa River they offer swimming, a manmade beach and swimming pool, canoeing, inner tubing and fishing. The scenic area is ideal for families, anglers, and outdoorsmen. Fish the upper Iowa for walleye and small mouth bass. Or, within five miles of the campground, you’ll find five of Iowa’s best trout streams, and over 1,000 acres of public state owned land. Amenities include showers, playground, game room, volleyball and much more. Camping season is generally April 15-October 15.M waukon city park

caMpGround1013 Rossville Rd., Waukon(563) 568-6420 or (563) 568-7131www.waukonparkandrec.com Secluded within the 46 acre Waukon City Park. The campground has sites ranging from tent camping to RV’s, with water and electric hookups at each site. The campground has a shower house and restroom facilities, along with a dump station. A fire pit and picnic tables are at each site; firewood is also available free to campers. A playground is located within the campground, along with walking trails that take you to park amenities such as the aquatic center, pond, volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, and shelters. Two shelters are located within the campground. Reservations are not required, but to guarantee a particular spot or shelter, please call in advance.

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ANDY MOuNTAIN CABINS 2335 Andy Mountain Lane, Harpers Ferry (563) 586-2123Log cabins with all the modern amenities. Located next to the Yellow River State Park.

BEAR CREEk CABIN702 Volney Rd Monona • (563) 539-2194This uniquely built log cabin features two levels of living, that can be rented separately or as whole unit (kitchenettes on both levels).

BIg FOuR FAIR CAMPgROuND327 N. Maple St., PostvilleOffers water and electrical hook-up (no sewer); fire pit and picnic tables at each site.

BIg JOES LITTLE CAMPgROuND351 Willow Dr., Dorchester (563) 497-3500This property has two cabin rentals and a RV park located on the banks of Bear Creek.

CAPOLI CABIN1698 Capoli Rd., Lansing • (563) 586-2590This charming retreat is seven miles south of Lansing in the bluff lands of the upper Mississippi River.

CuSTER CABINS1610 Lansing Harpers Rd., Lansing(563) 586-2483Attractive 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) 382-8546This open loft space is beautifully decorated and immaculate. With a spacious open area for entertaining and socializing.

PINE BLuFF CAMPgROuND75 E. Main St., Waterville(563) 535-7256This small camping area is located in Waterville on the scenic Big Paint Trout Stream.

RED BARN RESORT & CAMPgROuND 2609 Main St. Hwy. 9, Lansing • (563) 538-4956This family friendly business has state-stocked trout stream within the property. Camping sites range from full hookups to primitive facilities. Activities to keep everyone busy!

SCENIC VIEW CAMPgROuND420 Old 16 Rd., Waterville • (563) 535-7347Opened May of 2005, they have a newly constructed shower house and access to the Yellow River.

YELLOW RIVER STATE FOREST CAMPgROuND729 State Forest Rd., Harpers Ferry(563) 586-2254Camping available all year and an extensive trail system. Trout fishing in two coldwater streams, flow through the campgrounds. Over 176 primitive sites, 34 are equestrian sites.

YELLOW RIVER VALLEY CABINS 413 Deer Rd., Monona, (563) 539-2358Located six miles North of Monona. Cabins sleep four comfortably. Five miles of trails, tubing, hunting and canoeing available.

Hotel/Motels

M stoney creek inn 407 Rossville Rd., Waukon (800) 659-2220 or (563) 568-2220 www.stoneycreekinn.com Stoney Creek Inn offers 39 beautiful and recently updated guest rooms & suites. With unique hotel amenities and décor they help

you break free from the standard run-of-the-mill hotel accommodations you may be used to – giving you a hotel experience that will leave you refreshed and relaxed! Business and leisure travelers alike enjoy our stone fireplace themed suites, whirlpool suite; free WI-FI and free continental breakfast.

HARBOR HOuSE626 N. First St., Harpers Ferry(563) 586-2403Four rooms for rent above the restaurant and close to the Mississippi River, where you can fish or just enjoy the scenery.

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HARPERS FERRY MOTEL415 W Chestnut (563) 586-2403This six room motel is clean and comfortable with modest accommodations. They also have a furnished cabin next to motel.

PINES MOTEL 12458 U.S. Hwy. 18, Postville (563) 864-7531Enjoy a night’s stay at this friendly home-town Motel. There are 22 rooms. Free continental breakfast included with your stay.

SCENIC VIEW MOTEL1608 Main St., Lansing (563) 538-4245A quaint motel with a scenic view nestled into the hillside. Also has boat parking with electrical hook-up.

SPILLWAY SuPPER CLuB113 N. 3rd St., Harpers Ferry • (563) 586-2181Located next to the Spillway Supper Club in Harpers Ferry, this two room, small lodge offers a clean, comfortable place to stay.

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autoMotive M clark tire

878 Allamakee St., Waukon(563) 568-2707•(866) 900-2707www.clarktirecenter.com

M decoraH cHevrolet-cadillac 1815 State Hwy. 9 E., Decorah(563) 382-3619www.decorahchev.com

M torkelson Motors of waukon818 9th St. NW, Waukon(563) 568-4587www.torkelsonmotors.com

CAR quEST401 Main St., Lansing805 W. Main St., Waukon

DANNY MAC TOWINg & AuTO PARTS402 9th St., Waukon

DARLINg’S REPAIR 172 Railroad Ave. SW, New Albin

NAPA AuTO PARTS341 1st Ave. SW, Waukon215 S Lawler St., Postville

RW PLADSEN, INC. 201 Rossville Rd., Waukon

WEST SIDE AuTO SALES 1350 9th St. SW, Waukon

WAukON TIRE 991 9th St. NW, Waukon

banksM farMers & MercHants

savinGs bank201 W. Main St., Waukon (563) 568-3417www.fmsb4me.com

M fidelity bank & trust820 11th Ave. SW, Waukon 100 N Lawler St., Postville (563) 568- 5234•(563) 864-7615www.bankfidelity.com

M freedoM bank135 W. Tilden St., Postville (563) 864-7441www.onlinebanking.myfreedomaccount.com

M kerndt brotHers savinGs bank370 Main St., Lansing315 W. Chestnut St., Harpers Ferry (563) 538-4231•(563) 586-2166 www.kerndtbrothers.com

M new albin savinGs bank118 Main St., New Albin(563) 544-4214www.newalbinsavingsbank.com

M waukon state bank22 W. Main St., Waukon (563) 568-3451www.waukonstatebank.com

buildinG products & services

M brueninG rock products900 Montgomery St., Decorah(563) 382-2933www.brueningrock.com

M rusty berGer Masonry406 Allamakee St., Waukon(563) 568-2713

ASHBACHER’S BuILDINg SuPPLIES1256 Peterson Hollow Dr., Waukon

PRO-BuILD219 Hwy. 9 SW, Waukon

RETHWISCH LuMBER220 S 3rd, Lansing

T J’S FENCINg COMPANY461 St. Hwy. 76, Harpers Ferry

WEST SIDE LuMBER1105 W. Main St., Waukon

convenience storesBARRY’S MINI MART403 W. Chestnut, Harpers Ferry

CASEY’S gENERAL STORE516 Rossville Rd., Waukon

DONAHuE’S ONE STOP125 W. Jefferson Ave.,Harpers Ferry

guPPY’S ON THE gO 164 W. Tilden, Postville

HuBA HuBA 9 East Main, Waukon

kWIk STAR301 Main St., Lansing 101 Rossville Rd., Waukon

L&M gAS & gO226 Railroad Ave. NW, New Albin

SINCLAIR OIL/ExPRESSO748 Main St., Lansing

THE PIT STOP620 W. Tilden, Postville

HiGHer educationM nortHeast iowa

coMMunity colleGe 1220 3rd Ave. NW, Waukon1625 Hwy. 150 S., Calmar (800) 728-2256www.nicc.eduLuTHER COLLEgE 700 College Dr., Decorah

uPPER IOWA uNIVERSITY 605 Washington St., Fayette

electronics, GrapHics & printinGM Howe printinG co.

223 E. Blackhawk Ave,Prairie du Chien, WI (608) 326-7194www.howeprinting.com

M iroc webdesiGn 107 N. Maryville St., Calmar(563) 379-3444www.irocwebs.com

M Ja decc’s 17 1st St. NW., Waukon(563) 568-6378www.jadeccs.com

M nortHeast iowa printers26 Spring Ave., Waukon(563) 568-3049

M siebrinG enterprise – coMputer solutions1616 Arrowhead Ln., New Albin (563) 544-1113 www.siebring.cc

food, beveraGe & GroceryM pepsi-cola of

decoraH 1303 Short St., Decorah(563) 382-8433www.pepsidecorah.com

AMISH HILL & COuNTRY CANDIES1190 Sherman Ridge Rd., Waukon

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COuNTRY SIDE BAkERY & AMISH BuLk FOODS & CRAFTS1338 Paint Creek Dr., Waukon

FAREWAY 777 11th Ave. SW, Waukon

JET’S MEAT PROCESSINg10 9th St. NW., Waukon

kOSHERLAND102 S. Lawler St., Postville

LA CANASTA SuPERMARkET112 W. greene St., Postville

MOHN FISH MARkET1140 great River Rd.,Harpers Ferry

POPS PRODuCE540 Rossville Rd., Waukon

quILLIN’S 9 & Main St., Waukon124 W. Tilden, Postville314 Main St., Lansing

TIENDA TONITAS RESTAuRANT105 W. greene St., Postville

WuENNECkE’S CITY MEAT MARkET

199 Railroad Ave., New Albin

HealtHcareM caMeron ocHsner, dds

22 E. Main St., Waukon(563) 568-3641

M Gundersen lutHeran50 N 4th St., Lansing(563) 538-4874111 S Reynolds St., Postville(563) 864-7512120 2nd Ave. SE, Waukon(563) 568-3000 (Eye Clinic also) www.gundersenhealth.org

M Mosaic12 E. Main St., Waukon(563) 568-3992www.mosaicinfo.org

M tasc 2213 Mt. Olivet Rd. NW, Waukon(563) 568-4060

M veterans MeMorial Hospital 40 First St. SE, Waukon(563) 568-3411www.veteransmemorialhospital.com

M waukon dental18 1st Ave. NW, Waukon(563) 568-4528www.waukondental.com

M waukon Good saMaritan center21 E. Main St. Waukon(563) 568-3447www.good-sam.com

gREgg JONES MuSCuLAR THERAPY 28 Spring Ave., Waukon

MAYO CLINC 105 E. Main, Waukon

POSTVILLE gOOD SAMARITAN CENTER400 Hardin Dr., Postville

POSTVILLE MEDICAL CLINIC124 W. greene St., Postville

NORTHgATE MANOR960 4th St. NW, Waukon

THORNTON MANOR NuRSINg HOME1329 Main St., Lansing

HoMe furnisHinGs M culliGan water

19 E. Main St., Waukon(563) 568-2759www.culliganwaukon.com

M lansinG HousinG products 331 Platt St., Lansing(563) 538-4224www.lansinghousingproducts.com

M JoHn’s appliance & fun spas118 S Lawler St., Postville (563) 864-7523www.johns.doitbest.com

CuNNINgHAM HARDWARE 43 W. Main, Waukon

LANSINg HARDWARE 238 Main St., Lansing

HOWARDS HOME FuRNISHINgS

40 W. Main St., Waukon

LANSINg FuRNITuRE 1818 W. Main St., Lansing

ROCkWEILER APPLIANCE & TV

17 W. Main St., Waukon

J.L. MILLER CABINET MAkERS

15 Allamakee St., Waukon

JIM’S APPLIANCE/JW kITCHEN 402 Rossville Rd., Waukon

VILLAgE FARM & HOME 1718 Rossville Rd., Waukon

librariesMEMORIAL LIBRARY 234 N. 4th St., Harpers Ferry(563) 586-2524

MEEHAN MEMORIAL LANSINg PuBLIC LIBRARY 515 Main St., Lansing(563) 538-4693www.lansing.lib.ia.us

NEW ALBIN LIBRARY 176 Elm St, New Albin (563) 544-4747

POSTVILLE LIBRARY 235 W Tilden St, Postville (563) 864-7600www.postville.lib.ia.us

ROBEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY 401 1st Ave NW, Waukon(563) 568-4424www.waukon.lib.ia.us

WATERVILLE LIBRARY 82 Main St., Waterville(563) 535-7295www.waterville.lib.ia.us

aniMal careM postville

veterinary clinic 110 Hyman Dr., Postville (563) 864-3631calmarveterinary.qwestoffice.net

BRODAHL VETERINARY CLINIC808 5th Ave., SW, Waukon

CALICO CLIPSWaukon

IDEAL DOg gROOMINg 30 Spring Ave., Waukon

WAukON VETERINARY CLINIC 605 Rossville Rd., Waukon

professional servicesM draHos & senft,

cpa’s pc142 N. Lawler St., Postville (563) 864-7104

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M edward Jones investMents14 Spring Ave., Waukon (563) 568-4836

M erickson law office127 S. Lawler St., Postville (563) 864-7219

M Hacker, nelson & co., p.c.19 First Ave. NW, Waukon (563) 568-4567www.hackernelson.com

M lescHensky insurance aGency19 Allamakee St., Waukon(563) 568-6347www.leschenskyins.com

M new albin insurance aGency118 Main St., New Albin (563) 544-4214

M sHafer & sHafer law office23 Allamakee St., Waukon(563) 568-3786

ALLAMAkEE COuNTY FARM BuREAu 14 1st Ave. NE, Waukon

CHARLES kELLY LAW OFFICE PC 136 N Lawler St., Postville

gERIEkE LAW OFFICE104 W. green St., Postville

JACOBSON BRISTOL gARRETT & SCHWARTZ25 1st Ave. NW, Waukon

JAMES MELLICk, ATTORNEY AT LAW18 1st Ave. NW, Waukon

MORROW & WHITE LAW OFFICE18 3rd Ave. SW, Waukon

MuELLER LAW OFFICES 443 N. Lawler St. Postville

real estateM ewinG real estate

& auctions 7 West Main St., Waukon (563) 568-4371www.ewingreal-estate.com

M sMed & associates realty 605 Rossville Rd., Waukon(563) 568-0011www.smedrealty.com

ALLAMAkEE REALTY, LLC 108 Rossville Rd., Waukon

BIEBER INSuRANCE & REAL ESTATE 104 Rossville Rd., Waukon

kEYSTONE REAL ESTATE20 Spring Ave., Waukon

SWEENEY REAL ESTATE & DEVELOPMENT CO. 600 Rossville Rd., Waukon

travelM Hawkeye staGes &

leGacy tours703 Dudley St., Decorah(563) 382-3639www.hawkeyestages.com

utility providersM allaMakee clayton

electric 229 Hwy. 51, Postville(563) 864-7611

M alliant enerGy 219 W. Water St., Decorah, IA (563) 382-1611www.alliantenergy.com

M MediacoM coMMunications corp. 207 W. Pearl St., Decorah, IA (563) 663-0673 www.mediacomcable.com

M black Hills enerGy 110 N. 4th Ave., Newton, IA 50208 (641) 792-1548 www.blackhillsenergy.com

M century link 925 High St., Des Moines, IA (515) 286-8121www.qwest.com

M ace coMMunications Group 207 E. Cedar St., Houston, MN (507) 896-3192 or (888) 404-4940 www.acegroup.cc

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Allamakee County Economic Development & Tourism is a nonprofit, county-wide economic development corporation. Its primary emphasis is to enhance existing economic development efforts in Allamakee County through retention and expansion of existing business and industry, tourism marketing and coordination, housing need assessment and development, and the recruitment of new business and industry by providing assistance and referrals.

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