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Area American Legions will be honoring the brave men and women, who lost their lives in service to our country, with Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday, May 27. American Legion Post 15 of West Union marches for veterans at the West Union Cemetery during last year’s Memorial Day service...

Area Memorial Day Services set
Area American Legions will be honoring the brave men and women, who lost their lives in service to our country, with Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday, May 27. American Legion Post 15 of West Union marches for veterans at the West Union Cemetery during last year’s Memorial Day service...

North Fayette Valley seniors Ava Hutchinson and Katelyn Tyler (l-r) walk hand-in-hand into Sunday evening’s baccalaureate at the First Baptist church in Elgin.  (Megan Molseed photo)   NFV Graduation 2019  By Meagan Molseed mmolseed@...

NFV Graduation 2019
North Fayette Valley seniors Ava Hutchinson and Katelyn Tyler (l-r) walk hand-in-hand into Sunday evening’s baccalaureate at the First Baptist church in Elgin. (Megan Molseed photo) NFV Graduation 2019 By Meagan Molseed mmolseed@...

After 47 years in Baptist ministry, 45 as a full-time pastor, First Baptist Church Pastor Lee Boleyn will retire in June. He has enjoyed leading the church he grew up in, which he took over in 2002 after 22 years of service as an Air Force Chaplain.   One last sermon...

One last sermon
After 47 years in Baptist ministry, 45 as a full-time pastor, First Baptist Church Pastor Lee Boleyn will retire in June. He has enjoyed leading the church he grew up in, which he took over in 2002 after 22 years of service as an Air Force Chaplain. One last sermon...

Mary and Steve Follett (front, l-r) have been instrumental in restoring the Clermont Depot with help from Rod Marlatt (back) and the Clermont Historical Society. The Depot will have an open house on Monday, May 27, following Memorial Day services in Clermont.  Chris DeBack photo...

Clermont Depot Restoration
Mary and Steve Follett (front, l-r) have been instrumental in restoring the Clermont Depot with help from Rod Marlatt (back) and the Clermont Historical Society. The Depot will have an open house on Monday, May 27, following Memorial Day services in Clermont. Chris DeBack photo...

The Friends of the Volga River Recreation Area recently purchased and installed two new playground sets at the Volga River Recreation Area. The organization was started 10 years ago, and one of its first goals was to fundraise the money to buy these two playground sets, which are located at...

Get ready to play at the Volga River Recreation Area!
The Friends of the Volga River Recreation Area recently purchased and installed two new playground sets at the Volga River Recreation Area. The organization was started 10 years ago, and one of its first goals was to fundraise the money to buy these two playground sets, which are located at...

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Warrior golf teams each take third at UIC

Wednesday, 15/05/19

Members of South Winn’s girls’ golf team, which shot a 451 and placed third at the Upper Iowa Conference Meet, include (l-r) Ruthie Frana, Makayla Hageman, Sydney Becker, Pressley Bushman, Kaitlyn Theis, and Allanda Kriener. (submitted photo) Warrior golf teams each... + continue reading

SWHS Class of '19 to graduate Sunday

Wednesday, 15/05/19

SWHS Class of '19 to graduate Sunday South Winneshiek High School’s Commencement ceremony for the Class of 2019 will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday in the high school gymnasium in Calmar. A total of 51 students will receive their diplomas, including the following:... + continue reading

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Miss Clermont to be crowned May 20

Friday, 10/05/19 - 0 comment(s)

Ryin Lehmann Miss Clermont to be crowned May 20 The Clermont Community Club will crown the next Miss Clermont at 7 p.m. Monday, May 20, at... + continue reading

A day in the life of a med-surg nurse

Wednesday, 08/05/19 - 0 comment(s)

Chelsey Durnan of Clermont has found her true calling as a nurse. A medical-surgical nurse at Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah and graduate of Northeast Iowa Community College’s nursing program, Durnan has practiced since 2015. (Zakary Kriener photo) A day in the life... + continue reading

A family affair; Schneider and Hart team up as a teaching duo

Wednesday, 08/05/19 - 0 comment(s)

Zetta Hart has been teaching at the Valley Elementary School for over 30-years. While she has enjoyed all of her time at the school, she has found one of her favorite teaching partners in her daughter, Alayna who followed in her footsteps to become a teacher at the same school. ... + continue reading

Becker ready for new challenge as NP

Wednesday, 08/05/19 - 0 comment(s)

Jennifer Becker, Gundersen Palmer Home Health nurses manager, listens Diane Pischke heart to demonstrate some of the duties of a home health nurse. Becker ready for new challenge as NP By Chris Deback cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com ... + continue reading

Citizens ask WU council why Becthold isn't on administrative leave

Wednesday, 08/05/19 - 0 comment(s)

Gary Fox, former WU police officer Sierra Fox’s father, addresses the West Union City Council during citizens’ comments on Monday, May 6. Fox called the city officials “tyrants.” Chris DeBack photo Citizens ask WU council why Becthold isn't on... + continue reading

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Sprint medley wins gold at State

Wednesday, 22/05/19 - 0 comment(s)

The NFV sprint medley of (l-r) Gunner Rodgers, Mac Whelan, Adrian Wurtz, and Zach Massman are pictured in Des Moines with the gold medals they won Saturday morning. Their time of 1:35.23 also... + continue reading