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Oct

Warrior XC living up to the hype

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 2016-10-06 10:44

Warrior XC living up to the hype

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

Warrior XC living up to the hype

By Zakary Kriener

The South Winneshiek cross country program continues to show why both the boys’ and girls’ squads are ranked in the top nine in Class 2A. Saturday, Oct. 1, both teams competed at the Crestwood Invitational in Cresco. Neither team disappointed.

Thu
06
Oct

SW netters pick up win at home

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 2016-10-06 10:42

 

Senior Hannah McGee prepares to send the ball into play during South Winneshiek’s 3-0 win over Upper Iowa Conference foe MFL/MarMac on Thursday in Calmar. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

SW netters pick up win at home

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

 

The Warrior volleyball team earned win number 12 of the season in front of a home crowd Thursday night. The Warriors picked up a 3-0 shutout victory over the MFL/MarMac Bulldogs before struggling over the weekend in tournament play.

Thu
06
Oct

Warriors make it three in a row

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 2016-10-06 10:36

 

An intimidating site for any defender, Warrior center Jackson Lukes prepares to snap the ball to quarterback Joel Hanson as running backs Braxton Smith and Rodney Schwartzhoff (front to back) wait to carry out their assignments for the play. Friday night, South Winneshiek picked up a 34-6 win over Central Springs to move to 4-2 for the season. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

Warriors make it three in a row

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

The South Winneshiek football team continued its mission of making it to the postseason for the sixth consecutive season. Friday night, in front of the large Homecoming crowd, the Warriors took another step toward that goal by beating district foe Central Springs 34-6.

Thu
06
Oct

Seeing the smiles is 'key' for Breitsprecher

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 2016-10-06 10:31

 

For 42 years, Ossian’s Marilyn Breitsprecher has been giving piano lessons to local students like third-grader Evan Monroe. Over the years, the local musical influence has taken hundreds under her wing and taught them a skill pianists can use their entire lives.  (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

Seeing the smiles is 'key' for Breitsprecher

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

For over 42 years, Ossian’s Marilyn Breitsprecher has been the go-to person for hundreds of students when it comes to piano lessons.

“The biggest thing I get out of this is seeing the kids smile,” shared Breitsprecher, who has been playing the piano since she was five years old. “It is a great feeling, as a teacher, to be able to see the look in a students’ face when they grasp a new concept. It makes me feel proud.”

Thu
06
Oct

Royale A. Daniels

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 2016-10-06 10:23

Royale A. Daniels

 

 

Royale A. Daniels, 82, of Maynard, Iowa died on Thursday morning, September 29, 2016 at Oelwein Health Care Center in Oelwein.

 

Funeral Service:  10:30 A.M. Monday, October 3, 2016 at the Highland Lutheran Church, rural Elkader, Iowa with Pastor David L. Coffin officiating. 

Visitation:  3:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Sunday at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Maynard and for one hour before the service at the church on Monday.

Interment:  Highland Lutheran Cemetery, rural Elkader, Iowa.

Memorial Fund:  Highland Lutheran Church.

Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com

 

Thu
06
Oct

Louise Marie Tomsheck

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 2016-10-06 10:19

Louise Marie Tomsheck

 

 

                  Louise Marie Tomsheck was born August 1, 1920 in Elgin, Iowa the daughter of Benjamin and Clara (Lehman) Baumgartner.

                  She was in Elgin and following high school, Louise attended and graduated from Coe College.  On December 28, 1946 she was united in marriage to Raymond L. Tomsheck.  The couple lived in Harvey, Illinois; Clermont, Iowa and Charles City, Iowa before moving to Knoxville in 1970.  Louise worked as a teacher’s aide for the Knoxville School District, retiring in 1984.  Louise and Ray enjoyed wintering in Arizona for many years.

                  Louise passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at the West Ridge Nursing & Rehab

Center at the age of 96 years.

                  She was preceded in death by her parents.

Thu
06
Oct

Flood repairs discussed at council meeting

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 2016-10-06 10:14

Flood repairs discussed at council meeting

 

 

 

Megan Molseed

Contributing Writer

 

The recent flooding that affected many parts of Fayette County last month was a focus during Monday’s Clermont City Council meeting.

The council heard from City Superintendent Brian Schroeder as he reviewed the damage the city’s water pumps experienced as a result of the flooding.  

Thu
06
Oct

Flooding issues, annexation discussed

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 2016-10-06 10:11

Flooding issues, annexation discussed

 

 

Brian Smith
Contributing Writer
bsmith@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

Recent flooding issues and their effects on Elgin’s water and sewer system, as well as a possible annexation of the Elgin Co-Op were the major issues discussed at Monday evening’s City Council meeting.

   City Superintendent Tom Martin gave the council an update on the most recent flooding that has occurred in Elgin. He noted that an estimated 2.9 million gallons have been pumped out of the city’s lagoon to date.

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