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Margaret Halse

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-04-12 16:05

Margaret Halse

 

 

Margaret Halse, age 59, of Ossian, IA, died Sunday, April 2, 2017, at Gundersen Health System in LaCrosse WI.

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A perfect example of community pride

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-04-12 16:00

 

Turkey Valley Community School, located in Jackson Junction, has an enrollment of approximately 350 students. In a day and age where many rural school districts are struggling to make ends meet, the Trojan community rallied to raise over $60,000 at a recent Turkey Valley Education Foundation-sponsored gala. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

A perfect example of community pride

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

 

It all started in 2009 when the Turkey Valley Education Foundation was established to help provide additional funding for the Turkey Valley Community School District. 

The organization started an annual gala event that same year to help contribute to additional learning devices for students at the school. This year, the event raised more money than any other year, surpassing $60,000.

“We actually expected to see a decline this year, with the overall and farming economy down,” explained four-year board member Nancy Franzen. “We ended up selling 297 tickets and greatly surpassed our expectations, estimated to be between $60,000 and $65,000.”

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12
Apr

Recreation Department kicking off new season

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-04-12 15:54

 

The South Winneshiek Recreation Department’s youth soccer league is off to a strong start. In its inaugural season, over 160 preschoolers through sixth-graders have signed up to play on Saturday mornings in Ossian, which greatly exceeded expectations. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

Recreation Department kicking off new season

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

One year ago, the South Winneshiek Recreation Department did not exist. In the past 12 months, the program was officially established, a program director was hired, and the fun began. 

While the Rec Department established several familiar programs like basketball, flag football, baseball, and softball, it also looked to introduce new sports and activities.

Wed
12
Apr

Agreements questioned at Elgin council meeting

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-04-12 15:47

Agreements questioned at Elgin council meeting

 

 

Brian Smith
Contributing Writer
bsmith@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

Significant discussion regarding a 28E agreement and a lease agreement between the City of Elgin and some county organizations took place at the Elgin City Council meeting on Monday evening.

   The discussion took place during the early part of the meeting when the payment of bills is typically discussed and either approved or not approved. Councilmember Ron Hills questioned whether the City is responsible for maintenance of a road that leads back to the City lagoon.

Wed
12
Apr

Montauk named a top-3 historical site

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-04-12 15:44

 

Wade Schott, Montauk Historic Site curator, displays a top-three finalist certificate for the People’s Choice Site of the Year award. Montauk is a Silos & Smokestack National Heritage Area. (Chris DeBack photo)

 

Montauk named a top-3 historical site

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

 

Montauk Historic Site in Clermont, a Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area, was recognized on Monday, April 3, as a top-three finisher for the People's Choice Site of the Year award.

Putnam Museum in Davenport was the overall winner of the People’s Choice Site of the Year award, but finishing in the top three is still quite an achievement for rural Clermont historic site. 

“It was an honor to even be nominated. It means someone appreciates you,” said Wade Schott, Montauk Historic Site curator. “To go on and finish in the top three out of this year’s nominees is quite an accomplishment. It shows that our work doesn’t go unnoticed, that the public is aware that we are here and they support us.” 

Approximately 5,000 people visit Clermont’s Montauk Historic Site, Union Sunday School and the Clermont Historical Museum each year. 

Wed
12
Apr

Lady Devils golf off to hot start

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-04-12 15:35

 

West Central’s Kenzie Squires help the Blue Devils defeated Turkey Valley on Thursday, April 6, when she scored a 50 at big Rock Country Club. 

 

Lady Devils golf off to hot start

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

 

The West Central girls’ golf team is off to a red-hot start with victories in its first two meets.

The Blue Devils defeated Turkey Valley, 239-282, at home on Thursday, April 6, and Wapsie Valley, 268-278, on Friday, April 7.

Wed
12
Apr

Blue Devils set personal-bests

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-04-12 15:31

 

West Central senior Brianne Martin posted a personal best in the shot put (26’2.5”), discus throw (65’5”) and 200-meter dash (40.09) on Thursday, April 6, at Starmont.  Jerry Wadian photo

 

Blue Devils set personal-bests

 

 

By Chris DeBack
cdback@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

 

 

The West Central girls’ track and field team set numerous personal records on Thursday, April 6, at Starmont. 

Overall, the girls finished seventh of eight teams with 21 points. Tripoli won the meet with 129 points. 

Wed
12
Apr

Arnold Suhr

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-04-12 15:24

Arnold Suhr

 

 

Arnold Suhr, 84, of Arlington passed away on Tuesday April 4, 2017 at Arlington Place in Oelwein.  Visitation will be from 3-6 PM on Sunday April 9, 2017 at the Geilenfeld Funeral Home in Oelwein.  Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 AM on Monday April 10, 2017 at Sacred Heart Catholic church in Oelwein.  Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery at Oelwein.  A memorial fund has been established.  For condolences, please visit www.geilenfeldfh.com.

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