For nearly 40 years, Ossian’s Joyce Bakewell has worked in her hometown as the City Clerk. The multifaceted role for city clerks in communities similar to the size of Ossian includes many different specialties and responsibilities, making her position vital to the success and...

Bakewell approaching 40 years as Ossian City Clerk
For nearly 40 years, Ossian’s Joyce Bakewell has worked in her hometown as the City Clerk. The multifaceted role for city clerks in communities similar to the size of Ossian includes many different specialties and responsibilities, making her position vital to the success and...

Curt Headington of Decorah is one of the key leaders of Xpedition Archery in Decorah. The bow manufacturing company is owned by Mark Heck of New Jersey and along with vice president of operations Headington, is led by executive vice president Chris Cobbett of Maine. All three are avid bow...

'Experience perfection' with Xpedition Archery
Curt Headington of Decorah is one of the key leaders of Xpedition Archery in Decorah. The bow manufacturing company is owned by Mark Heck of New Jersey and along with vice president of operations Headington, is led by executive vice president Chris Cobbett of Maine. All three are avid bow...

Debra Knight is employed with Federal Hybrids, Inc., and the Sunrise Group, Inc., in Elgin where she serves as office manager.   Does office manager Knight help the "Sun rise"?  Vicki Rowland Contributing Writer  Debra Knight is...

Does office manager Knight help the "Sun rise"?
Debra Knight is employed with Federal Hybrids, Inc., and the Sunrise Group, Inc., in Elgin where she serves as office manager. Does office manager Knight help the "Sun rise"? Vicki Rowland Contributing Writer Debra Knight is...

Ben Davis has enjoyed being police chief of Fayette for the last year. He noted that one of his top priorities when he was promoted to the position was to get his officers involved in community service to continuing building a trusting relationship between them and the citizens of Fayette...

Davis enjoys successful first year as police chief
Ben Davis has enjoyed being police chief of Fayette for the last year. He noted that one of his top priorities when he was promoted to the position was to get his officers involved in community service to continuing building a trusting relationship between them and the citizens of Fayette...

Liam, pictured here with his support dog, Sarge, will be well represented at the third annual 3rd Annual Iowa Strollathon, a fundraiser for Rett Syndrome research at Kinzler Construction in Ankeny on Saturday May 4th from 11a.m. to 2 p.m  Woods takes a stroll towards a cure ...

Woods takes a stroll towards a cure
Liam, pictured here with his support dog, Sarge, will be well represented at the third annual 3rd Annual Iowa Strollathon, a fundraiser for Rett Syndrome research at Kinzler Construction in Ankeny on Saturday May 4th from 11a.m. to 2 p.m Woods takes a stroll towards a cure ...

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Girls' golf wins 2 in UIC

Wednesday, 24/04/19

Girls' golf wins 2 in UIC By Jerry Wadian jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com NFV girl’s golf opened the home season at Pleasant Valley Sports Club in Clermont with a 43-stroke win over West Central, 251-294. Lexi West and Sam Wenthold tied... + continue reading

FCED Board of Directors votes to dissolve nonprofit organization

Wednesday, 24/04/19

FCED Board of Directors votes to dissolve nonprofit organization By Chris Deback cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com The Fayette County Economic Development (FCED) Board of Directors recently voted to disband its nonprofit organization following... + continue reading

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Life in prison

Wednesday, 24/04/19 - 0 comment(s)

Fayette County Sheriff Marty Fisher (far left) and a Fayette County detention officer escort Alicia Rios (front) out of the Fayette County courthouse following her first degree murder plea and sentencing hearing on Monday morning. Rios plead guilty to killing her 5 week-old newborn,... + continue reading

Postville man sentenced for sexual abuse

Wednesday, 24/04/19 - 0 comment(s)

On Tuesday, April 23, a Postville man was convicted in Fayette County District Court of sexual abuse in the third degree and lascivious acts with a child. The court sentenced Wilmer Elias Soy, 20, of Postville to two 10 year sentences to be served concurrently. Soy will be turned... + continue reading

Iowa Farm Bureau leaders visit D.C.

Wednesday, 17/04/19 - 0 comment(s)

Nearly fifty Iowa Farm Bureau leaders from across the state, including (l-r) Carson Brincks, of Ossian; Mark Buskohl of Grundy Center, Mary Brincks of Ossian, Cassie Hackman of New Hampton; Brian Haeflinger of Elma; and Randy Brincks of Ossian, visited Washington, D.C., recently to discuss... + continue reading

Loftsgards open Old Hickory Building sales location in Clermont

Wednesday, 17/04/19 - 0 comment(s)

Roger (pictured) and Joni Loftsgard have started a new business in Clermont R&J Loftsgard Old Hickory Shed will be selling Old Hickory Buildings along Highway 18 in Clermont. Chris DeBack photo Loftsgards open Old Hickory Building sales location in Clermont... + continue reading

Fundraising underway for FC Freedom Rock

Wednesday, 17/04/19 - 0 comment(s)

John and Sharon Orr display the quilt that will be given away during a donation drawing to benefit the Fayette County Freedom Rock located on Water Street in Fayette. People can earn a donation ticket to enter the drawing by donating $100 or more. There are only 50 tickets available. ... + continue reading

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SW girls' golf continues to improve

Wednesday, 24/04/19 - 0 comment(s)

South Winn’s Makayla Hageman follows through on her swing during recent Warrior golf action. (Zakary Kriener photo) SW girls' golf continues to improve ... + continue reading