June 2015

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Carrie ReNee Koch

Carrie ReNee Koch

 

 

Carrie ReNee Koch of West Union, Iowa, died June 1, 2015 at her home.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, June 14, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 940 Rock Island Rd., Oelwein, Iowa.

ReNee was born November 3, 1955 in Ft. Myers Florida, the daughter of Gerald Tilghman and Barbara (Tilghman) Bolden.

She was united in marriage to Robert Koch on October 16, 1990 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. They have made their home in West Union Iowa for the last 23 years.

ReNee was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on May 30, 2010. It was her resolve to serve Jehovah and to share the good news of God’s Kingdom whenever she could.

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Newton Bauer

Newton Bauer

 

 

Newton A. Bauer, 97, of Hawkeye, died Tuesday, June 2, 2015, at Maple Crest Manor in Fayette.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 12, 2015, at the United Methodist Church in Hawkeye with Rev. Jason Princer officiating.

Interment will be at the Hawkeye Cemetery with military rites by Arnold-Rogers Post #312, American Legion of Hawkeye.  

Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, June 11th at Becker-Milnes Funeral Home in Hawkeye and for one hour preceding services at the church on Friday.

Memorials may be made in Newt’s name to a charity of the donor’s choice or the Hawkeye Fun Days Committee.

Online condolences may be left at www.beckermilnesrettig.com.

Newton Arthur, son of Otto and Ida Zessin Bauer, was born October 8, 1917, in Reno County, Kansas, near Sterling.

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Steven Richmond

Steven Richmond

 

 

Steven G. Richmond, 57, of Des Moines passed away at his home on Thursday, June 4, 2015.

Services will be 1 pm Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at McLaren’s Chapel in West Des Moines with visitation one hour prior to the service.

Burial of his cremated remains will be at Hawkeye Cemetery at a later date.



Steve attended Kirkwood Community College and was a software engineer for Allied Nationwide insurance for 34 years.

He was a volunteer at the Camp Dodge Museum and was a longtime member of the Central Iowa Practical Shooters. 



Steve is survived by his girlfriend, Julie Bird; mother, Mary, of Hawkeye; brother, David (LuEllen); sisters, Jeanne (Dennis) Stannard and Anne Richmond; numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, George; and brother, Michael.



Memorials may be directed to Passageway in Des Moines.      23u23

 

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NFV baseball 5-1 on week

 

Seth Rupprecht hustles his 5’10” 250-pound frame into second base, sliding the final few feet to beat the throw on a fielder’s choice Monday, June 1, against Turkey Valley. As many football opponents have learned, the NFV junior is very agile and light on his feet for a big man. (Kris Van Sickle photo) 

 

NFV baseball 5-1 on week

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

North Fayette Valley went 5-1 in its first full week of baseball. Included in the list were wins over Clayton Ridge/Central, one of the preseason UIC favorites, and sixth-ranked New Hampton.

Along the way, Sam Danker accomplished an unusual feat, striking out 17 Turkey Valley batters – in just five innings! That means he fanned two over the normal limit. That happened because a pair of Trojans reached base on third-strike pitches that eluded the catcher.

The week started with a sweep of Turkey Valley Monday, June 1, in West Union. The TigerHawks won both games by identical, scores of 8-3.

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Moser 14th at State Golf

 

Bailey Moser (right) poses with her golf coach Robin Madole and the State Participant plaque for winning the right to golf at the State Meet Monday and Tuesday (June 1-2) in Marshalltown. Later the North Fayette Valley junior earned more hardware after being named to the All-Tournament Second Team and the Iowa High School Golf Coaches Association’s Class 3A All-State Second Team. (Tammy Moser photo)

 

Moser 14th at State Golf

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

North Fayette Valley junior Bailey Moser finished 14th in the individual competition at the State Golf Tournament Monday and Tuesday (June 1-2) in Marshalltown.

The TigerHawk junior had a tough first day, carding a 50-44-94. That placed her 22nd overall for the day.

Head coach Robin Madole remarked, “Moser started rough with a 7-over-par on the first two holes.”

Madole went on to say, “I can’t say enough about her mental toughness. After the bad start, she came back to par the final three holes of the day.”

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SB splits in TigerHawk Classic

 

This West Delaware runner thought it would be an easy run as she breaks from third on a wild pitch in Friday’s first tournament game for NFV. However, TigerHawk catcher Megan Gavin showed the athleticism that earned her All-State honors last year, as she was able to retrieve a long carom and get back to the plate in plenty of time to tag the runner for the final out and the end of a scoring threat. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

SB splits in TigerHawk Classic

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

North Fayette Valley split two games in its TigerHawk Softball Classic Friday and Saturday in West Union.

Earlier in the week, NFV won four conference games against Turkey Valley and Central/Elkader.

The TigerHawk Classic brought 14 teams to the diamonds at the Rec Complex and the high school field.

NFV faced four high-quality teams in earning a split.

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'Prescription filled' with hometown pharmacist

 

New NuCara Pharmacist Hannah Stanbrough describes a new medication to a patient at the pharmacy.  Stanbrough takes over for Ken Steege, who recently retired (Chris DeBack photo).

 

'Prescription filled' with hometown pharmacist

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

It was a homecoming for NuCara’s newest pharmacist, Hannah Stanbrough.

Stanbrough, a West Union native and 2006 North Fayette graduate, is very familiar with the clientele, which made her a natural selection to take over the reins from recently retired Ken Steege.

She had worked as a technician at Steege Pharmacy, now NuCara, since spring 2007. There Steege observed the potential his young mentee had that Stanbrough will come to realize as she settles into her new role.

“She is a local girl with a terrific drive,” Steege said. “She is friendly and very smart. She is a small-town girl. I really wanted to hold on for Hannah. When Hannah wanted to come back, I was ready to quit just because she and Caitlin (Reinking) are perfect fits for that store.”

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Three contend for Miss West Union crown

Three contend for Miss West Union crown

 

 

Brian Smith
Contributing Writer
bsmith@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

 

            Three young ladies have submitted their applications, obtained sponsors, and are seeking to hold the title of Miss West Union 2015. The West Union Chamber of Commerce has assisted in naming a new Miss West Union for a number of years and will be choosing a candidate that will uphold high moral standards and represent the city in a positive manner. This year Isabelle Gardner, Hanna Moser, and Madylin Wirtz will vie for the crown of Miss West Union.

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Four decades of experience: Fisher says there is more to be done

Fayette County Sheriff Marty Fisher will begin his 41st year in law enforcement in July. Straight from high school, Fisher enlisted in the U.S. Army and graduated from the Military Police Academy. Following his three year stint as an MP, he returned to West Union and joined the local police department. (Janell Bradley photo)

 

Four decades of experience: Fisher says there is more to be done

 

 

Fayette County may be a small geographical region in a very rural Midwest, but that doesn’t mean the police protection afforded its residents has to be compromised.

As far as Sheriff Marty Fisher is concerned, the people of his county deserve everything technology and the local budget can afford.

Fisher, who first became county sheriff in December 2000, will mark his 41st year in providing law enforcement protection this July, with 38 of those years being right here in Fayette County. He and his wife, Judy, with whom he went to school in the North Fayette County Community School District, have been married 34 years.

Born on a farm north of Lawler,Fisher and his family came to West Union in 1970. Right out of high school, Marty enlisted in the U.S. Army and attended military police school in Ft. Gordon, Ga. 

"I thought I'd go into law enforcement and see where it would take me," he said. While in the military police corps stationed in Hawaii, Fisher attended night classes at the University of Hawaii, where he studied criminal justice.

It was during that time Fisher began thinking about moving to Bakersfield, Calif. However, after graduating from the Military Police Academy and completing his three-year enlistment with the Army, he returned home to West Union. It only took a week before he was offered a position with the West Union Police Department.

"They were hiring temporary help, and it was just the day after I'd gotten back home. I didn't even put in an application," he recalled about being just 22 years old with a couple of years as MP under his belt. 

Fisher enjoyed his work with the WUPD and worked his way up the ranks to sergeant. After 12 years with the local police force, he applied for a position as a deputy sheriff in three counties, including Fayette. Scoring at the top of the rankings, he was hired by then sheriff Eugene Dietzenbach.

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