A five-year starter for the South Winneshiek softball team, Taylor Buchheit recently wrapped up her senior season with a giant milestone. The young pitcher achieved the 1,000 career strikeout mark, something accomplished by very few pitchers around the state. (Zakary Kriener photo)...

Buchheit notches impressive 1,000th strikeout
A five-year starter for the South Winneshiek softball team, Taylor Buchheit recently wrapped up her senior season with a giant milestone. The young pitcher achieved the 1,000 career strikeout mark, something accomplished by very few pitchers around the state. (Zakary Kriener photo)...

Soon-to-be Eagle Scout Hunter Cummings (center) unveiled his Eagle Scout Project, a digital sign at the Clermont Opera House on Highway 150, to the Clermont City Council on Monday, July 2. Clermont now has the capability to display community events and info on the sign. With Cummings are (l...

Clermont council approves garbage hauler bid
Soon-to-be Eagle Scout Hunter Cummings (center) unveiled his Eagle Scout Project, a digital sign at the Clermont Opera House on Highway 150, to the Clermont City Council on Monday, July 2. Clermont now has the capability to display community events and info on the sign. With Cummings are (l...

Clermont Community Club member Tracy Johnson stands with just a few of the items that will be available during the silent auction at the Third Annual Clermont BBQ in the Park on Monday, July 16.  In addition to the auction, which includes prizes such as gift certificates to local...

Clermont BBQ 'all about having fun'
Clermont Community Club member Tracy Johnson stands with just a few of the items that will be available during the silent auction at the Third Annual Clermont BBQ in the Park on Monday, July 16. In addition to the auction, which includes prizes such as gift certificates to local...

The Fayette County Supervisors agreed to donate $5,000 to the Upper Iowa University and City of Fayette Recreation Center Improvement Project. The Supervisors donation will allow UIU to submit an Iowa Economic Development Authority Community Attraction and Tourism Grant for the $1.15...

Supervisors donate to UIU Rec Center Project
The Fayette County Supervisors agreed to donate $5,000 to the Upper Iowa University and City of Fayette Recreation Center Improvement Project. The Supervisors donation will allow UIU to submit an Iowa Economic Development Authority Community Attraction and Tourism Grant for the $1.15...

These two hoop houses owned by K&K Gardens are located on what is called South Street, a right-of-way owned by the City of Hawkeye. Hawkeye had given Keith Kovarik, owner of K&K Gardens, until July 30 to move the hoop houses; however, Kovarik claims that he was given permission many...

Hawkeye's South Street vacation headed to litigation
These two hoop houses owned by K&K Gardens are located on what is called South Street, a right-of-way owned by the City of Hawkeye. Hawkeye had given Keith Kovarik, owner of K&K Gardens, until July 30 to move the hoop houses; however, Kovarik claims that he was given permission many...

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2018 Winneshiek County Fair underway

Wednesday, 11/07/18

2018 Winneshiek County Fair underway Zakary Kriener News Writer zkriener@fayettepublishing.com The Winneshiek County Fair in Decorah is officially underway as of Monday morning. While Tuesday’s fun and entertainment are already in the books,... + continue reading

Davis updates Fayette council on deadly hit-and-run

Wednesday, 11/07/18

Davis updates Fayette Council on deadly hit-and-run By Meagan Molseed mmolseed@thefayettecountyunion.com Fayette Police Chief Ben Davis spoke to the Fayette City Council during its regular meeting Monday, July 2, regarding the deadly hit-and-run... + continue reading

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WU native kicks off Playin' on the Plaza

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Steven Schroeder It’s a homecoming for West Union native Steven Schroeder when he kicks off the West Union Chamber — A Main Street Community’s Playin’ on the Plaza Summer Concert Series at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 12, in downtown West Union.... + continue reading

Large crowd grills Grassley at WU town hall event

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U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley addresses a question from one of his constituents during a town hall event on Tuesday, July 3, in the third-floor courtroom at the Fayette County Courthouse in West Union. Grassley took a number of questions concerning the Supreme Court vacancy and trade, among... + continue reading

How to keep an 'EyeOnWater'

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Among the features of the new water meters installed at every Ossian residence and business since the start of 2018 is the ability to connect to an app called EyeOnWater. The app allows users to see their latest water usage, understand how much they use, detect leaks, and discover trends... + continue reading

State 4-H award leads to sharper skills, bright future

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Hard work and dedication have paid off for Valerie Boleyn of Elgin, who was recently honored with the Iowa 4-H State Project Award for her poultry project. Boleyn proudly holds her certificate along with one of her favorite Black Australorp exotic chickens. State 4-H award leads... + continue reading

Witnesses sought in moped hit-and-run fatality

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Kaiden Estling, 14, of Maynard was killed Thursday evening, June 28, in a moped hit-and-run accident two miles south of Fayette on Highway 150 near 118th Street. Fayette County Sheriff Marty Fisher is asking any potential witnesses with information related to the incident to please contact... + continue reading

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SW SB goes 1-1 in postseason play

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Warrior pitcher Taylor Buchheit had a strong week on the mound last week as she notched career strikeout number 1,000 on Monday, July 2, against Hudson. South Winn went on to win the game, 7-... + continue reading