With the help of husband Kevin (left) by her side, Spillville’s Joyce Meyer has had an eventful past year. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in November (2018) and underwent surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation until Sept. 30 when she completed her final treatment at Gundersen in La Crosse...

Meyer fights back against breast cancer
With the help of husband Kevin (left) by her side, Spillville’s Joyce Meyer has had an eventful past year. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in November (2018) and underwent surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation until Sept. 30 when she completed her final treatment at Gundersen in La Crosse...

Brennan Imoehl installed the “Buddy” benches at the West Union and Fayette Elementary schools last school year as part of his Eagle Scout project.  (submitted photo)  Imoehl soars with Buddy Bench idea for Eagle Scout project  “I liked this...

Imoehl soars with Buddy Bench idea for Eagle Scout project
Brennan Imoehl installed the “Buddy” benches at the West Union and Fayette Elementary schools last school year as part of his Eagle Scout project. (submitted photo) Imoehl soars with Buddy Bench idea for Eagle Scout project “I liked this...

Andrew Schmidt (left) and Dane Schott have their own fire fighting outfits at the Clermont Fire Department. The two junior firefighters both hope to have careers in firefighting. (Jack Swanson photo)  Juniors want to be real firefighters some day By Jack Swanson jswanson@...

Juniors want to be real firefighters some day
Andrew Schmidt (left) and Dane Schott have their own fire fighting outfits at the Clermont Fire Department. The two junior firefighters both hope to have careers in firefighting. (Jack Swanson photo) Juniors want to be real firefighters some day By Jack Swanson jswanson@...

A portion of Vine St. in downtown West Union will be closed off for the next two weeks for paver replacement.  The pavers, which were part of West Union’s Streetscape project began breaking shortly after installation.  After multiple requests for replacements to the...

Paver replacement shuts down Vine St. in WU
A portion of Vine St. in downtown West Union will be closed off for the next two weeks for paver replacement. The pavers, which were part of West Union’s Streetscape project began breaking shortly after installation. After multiple requests for replacements to the...

Barb VanHorn was diagnosed with was ductal carcinoma in situ a typically noninvasive form of breast cancer.  Shortly after her first surgery to remove the cancer cells, Barb learned that her cancer was becoming more invasive.  After three months of chemotherapy followed by daily...

A fight for her life
Barb VanHorn was diagnosed with was ductal carcinoma in situ a typically noninvasive form of breast cancer. Shortly after her first surgery to remove the cancer cells, Barb learned that her cancer was becoming more invasive. After three months of chemotherapy followed by daily...

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Several election races to watch in Winneshiek Co.

Wednesday, 25/09/19

Several election races to watch in Winneshiek Co. Zakary Kriener News Writer zkriener@fayettepublishing.com With the deadline to file paperwork for City and School coming and passing on Thursday, there looks to be several races to watch across Winneshiek County for... + continue reading

Elgin Betterment develops ideas for the future

Wednesday, 25/09/19

Elgin Betterment develops ideas for the future By Jack Swanson jswanson@fayettecountynewspapers.com The Elgin Community Betterment Club recently had a “visioning meeting.” Also attending was Fayette County Economic Development and Tourism... + continue reading

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Ossian FB receives $9,500 in grants

Wednesday, 02/10/19 - 0 comment(s)

The Ossian Fire Department received a pair of grants this spring which totaled $9,500, including a $2,500 grant from America’s Farmers Grow Communities organization. Pictured accepting the check are (l-r) Sadie Burroughs, Lenny Imoehl, Dale Beckman, Alan Schmitt, Denis Holien, Art Uhlenhake,... + continue reading

NFV celebrates Homecoming Week, Sept. 29-Oct. 5

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Members of the 2019 North Fayette Valley “Making Our School Home” homecoming court are (back l-r) Seth Meyer, Joel Grimes, Trey Darnall, Zander Britt, Brennan Imoehl, (front l-r) Payten Lehmann, Pauline Clark, Gina Gibson, Lexi Ruroden, and Claire Halverson. (Megan Molseed photo)... + continue reading

2nd Annual WU BrewBQ this Saturday

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West Union City administrator, Nick McIntyre and West Union Mayor Adam Keller are ready for the second annual BREWBQ festivities that will begin this Saturday morning. (Megan Molseed photo) 2nd Annual WU BrewBQ this Saturday By Meagan Molseed mmolseed@... + continue reading

Heartbreaking: WU Rec Center vandalized

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It was a heartbreaking discovery for West Union residents this weekend as the damage done by vandals to the trail light posts at the West Union Rec Center was discovered Saturday morning. The posts not only serve to light the public trails, but also serve as outlets to supply energy park... + continue reading

Check out Rendezvous Days in Fort Atkinson

Wednesday, 25/09/19 - 0 comment(s)

Visitors both young and old will have the opportunity to learn about Fort Atikinson at this year’s 43rd Annual Fort Atkinson Rendezvous this weekend. (Zakary Kriener photo) Check out Rendezvous Days in Fort Atkinson Zakary Kriener News Writer zkriener@fayettepublishing... + continue reading

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Devil VB survives leaky roof for 5-set win

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This shot had no chance of scoring as WC’s Marlee Squires (3) gets the block in recent action. Tuesday, Oct. 1, in Elkader the junior made four blocks to go with 30 assists, 14 digs eight kills... + continue reading