October 2016

Wed
26
Oct

Warrior VB advances to semis

 

Senior Skyler Luzum records a dig during South Winn’s Region 6 quarterfinal matchup with MFL/MarMac on Monday. The Warriors advance to the semifinals Thursday where they will travel to Lake Mills to take on the No. 4-ranked Bulldogs. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

Warrior VB advances to semis

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

The South Winneshiek volleyball squad took care of business on their home court Monday evening as the MFL/MarMac Bulldogs came to town with the season on the line.

Wed
26
Oct

SW sending two to State

 

The South Winneshiek boys’ and girls’ teams are off to the State Cross Country Meet for only the fourth time in school history. Proudly display their banners are (front, l-r) Emmett Schwartzhoff, Paxten DeVilbiss, Jordan Snyder, Paul Hageman, Derek Dietzenbach, Josie Kriener, Olivia Massman, Felicity Taylor, Jenna Knutson, and Sami Bohr; (back) Austin Tieskoetter, Eric Franzen, Sadie Nymeyer, Ashley Kriener, and Shelby Reicks. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

SW sending two to State

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

For only the fourth time in South Winneshiek history, the Warriors will be sending both the boys’ and girls’ cross country teams to the State meet Saturday in Fort Dodge.

Wed
26
Oct

Big win clinches playoffs for SW

 

Senior linebacker Alejandro Koenig made his second interception of the game in the final minutes of South Winn’s 31-11 win over Belmond-Klemme. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

 

Big win clinches playoffs for SW

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

Looking to make it both a sixth-straight win and a sixth-consecutive season in the playoffs, the Warriors knew what had to be done as Belmond-Klemme came to town Friday night.

Wed
26
Oct

Andrew Hageman

Andrew Hageman

 

 

Andrew Frank Hageman, Andy, (43 years old) passed away peacefully in his sleep at home with his wife, Christina Hageman, and brother, Kyle Hageman, by his side; Wednesday evening, October 19, 2016 after a 3.3 year battle with colon cancer. 

 

Visitation will take place from 4:00pm - 7:00pm Monday, October 24, 2016 at  St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church 418 E Main St, Ossian, IA 52161. 

Catholic Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00pm Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, with a community luncheon after, in the school gymnasium, at the same address. 

A Celebration of Life Memorial Event will take place on Friday, October 28, 2016 at 6:00pm at the UAW Hall (838) 2615 Washington St, Waterloo, IA 50702. 

Team Andy Big Ass Party will take place at Spicoli's Rockade 3555 University Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701 on November 12, 2016 beginning at 6:00pm and continuing until close. 

Wed
26
Oct

Trick-or-treating this weekend

Trick-or-treating this weekend

 

 

Halloween is the sweetest holiday of the year. This weekend, the sidewalks of many local communities will be filled with young trick-or-treaters looking to stock up on candy and show off their costumes.  

Local trick-or-treating details for Monday, Oct. 31, are as follows:

  • Ossian – 5:30 to 8 p.m.
  • Calmar – 5 to 8 p.m. (Trunk or Treat will be from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Washington St. parking lot)
  • Spillville – 6 p.m.
  • Decorah – 4 to 8 p.m.
  • West Union – 4:30 to 7 p.m.
  • Festina – 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30

 

Trick-or-treaters are reminded to only approach homes that have a porch light on during the specified times.

Wed
26
Oct

A 'win-win' arrangement in place

 

 

 

 

A 'win-win arrangement in place

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

Several months ago, Winneshiek County Sheriff Dan Marx approached City officials from Ossian and Calmar to discuss an idea.

“A police force in a town the size of Calmar can have a difficult time recruiting and keeping quality police officers,” he explained. “They will invest resources in training the officer, only to have them leave for another position in law enforcement.“

Wed
26
Oct

South Winn to present 'Mary Poppins'

 

This fall, students at South Winneshiek High School will present the musical Mary Poppins. Lead roles in the upcoming, Nov. 10-13, presentation include (front, l-r) Sawyer Breitsprecher (Bert) and Christina Nesvik (Mary Poppins); (back) Lucas Feltz (Robertson Ay), Kaelan Boe (George Banks), Tiana Bullerman (Jane Banks); Skyler Luzum (Winifred Banks), and Josie Kriener (Mrs. Brill). (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

South Winn to present 'Mary Poppins'

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

South Winneshiek High School is proud to announce its fall musical production of Mary Poppins.

The fun and heart-warming musical tells the story of a magical nanny that helps reunite the meaning of family within a family that has become too busy to take time for one another.

Wed
26
Oct

Studio D now open in Calmar

 

Danielle Humpal is excited about opening the doors to her own downtown Calmar salon, Studio D. The 2012 South Winneshiek graduate has over two years of experience working in a salon, much of which was spent at a former Calmar business. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

Studio D now open in Calmar

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

A new business is officially open in downtown Calmar. Danielle Humpal, a 2012 graduate of South Winneshiek High School, recently opened a new salon in town, Studio D, after working in the community for over two years.

Wed
26
Oct

Harold Kuntz

Harold A. Kuntz

 

 

Harold August Kuntz, 91, of St. Olaf, Iowa died Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at the Elkader Care Center, Elkader, Iowa. Harold was born on February 28, 1925 in Ridgeway, Iowa to Walter F Kuntz and Augusta M (Vatthauer) Kuntz. He grew up an active farm boy on the family farm near Ridgeway. He graduated from Ridgeway High School.

    Harold was united in marriage to Ida Mae Hanson on September 3, 1960 at Marion Lutheran Church in Gunder, Iowa. They farmed the Kuntz family farm for five years before purchasing the Hanson family farm near Gunder in 1965. After farming for many years, he began working in the construction business. He attended some classes at Northeast Iowa Community College to advance his skills as a carpenter and electrician. He ran his own business, Kuntz Carpentry, for many years.

Wed
26
Oct

Trees cut down in Clermont

The Fayette County Sheriff's Office took a call of criminal mischief at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, in the 700 block of Mill Street in Clermont. It was discovered that an individual had cut down four trees along Hwy. 18 next to the Viafield Co-op (LeAnn Larson photos)

 

Trees cut down in Clermont

 

 

he Fayette County Sheriff’s Office took a call of criminal mischief at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, in the 700 block of Mill Street in Clermont. 

 

When a deputy arrived on the scene, it was discovered that an individual had cut down four trees along Hwy. 18 next to the Viafield Co-op. The four trees were left on a sidewalk. City officials estimate the damage to be approximately $2,000. 

 

The four trees that were cut down were originally purchased as part of the Living Roadways grant through Trees Forever and the Iowa Department of Transportation in 2011. 

 

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