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Schmitt sisters earn top Scout awards

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-04-04 13:31

 

Sisters Hannah, Holly and Autumn Schmitt (l-r) have each been Girl Scouts since each was 5 years old.  Since then, the three sisters have gone on to earn the highest awards for their age groups, the Gold award, Silver award, and Bronze award, respectively.  (photo by Megan Molseed) 

 

Schmitt sisters earn top Scout awards

 

 

Megan Molseed
mmolseed@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

“To help people at all times” is a central piece of the Girl Scouts of America motto.  It’s a motto that three area sisters have taken to heart, each earning top awards in her troop, the oldest earning her Gold status earlier this year.

“I have been involved in Girl Scouts for 13 years, since kindergarten,” said Hanna Schmitt, the eldest of the three girls.  “When I started, I didn’t know how far I would take it. I just really enjoyed the activities and the community involvement.” 

“She was always very involved,” agreed Holly, the middle sister of the trio.  “I knew I wanted to get involved pretty early on; Hannah was having so much fun, I wanted to be part of it, too!”

The three girls, daughters of Greg and Sarah Schmitt of Waucoma, say that they not only feel a sense of pride in their accomplishments, but they also learned a lot while they were putting the projects together.

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04
Apr

NFV girls' golf now in 2A

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-04-04 13:08

NFV girls' golf now in 2A

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

The Iowa Girls’ High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU) recently made a significant change in how girls’ golf is classified.

Starting this season, there will be only four classes instead of the five in most other girls’ sports. Thus, NF will compete in Class 2A this spring.

When asked about the change, NFV head coach Robin Madole got a big grin on her face as she answered, “It’ll be good for us.” 

Wed
04
Apr

Bill Bennett

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-04-04 12:57

Bill Bennett

 

 

Bill Bennett of Elgin will celebrate his 80th birthday on Saturday, April 14.

Friends, neighbors and relatives are invited to join in a card shower to celebrate the occasion with Bill.

Birthday cards and notes will reach Bill at 4331 Dove Rd., Elgin, IA 52141.

Wed
04
Apr

Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Vierow

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-04-04 12:55

Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Vierow

 

 

Clifford and Janice Vierow of Oelwein will celebrate 60 years of marriage on Friday, April 13.

A family dinner and card shower are planned to celebrate the couple’s anniversary.

Clifford Vierow and Janice Henniges were married April 13, 1958, at Maynard Presbyterian Church.

Their family includes son Rick (Kathy) and three grandchildren. Their son Roger “Hap” is deceased.

Anniversary greetings can be sent to the Vierows at 830 2nd Ave. NE, Oelwein, IA 50662.

Wed
04
Apr

Hey, Divas! Time to 'Kick Up Your Heels'

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-04-04 12:51

 

Chamber/Main Street Director, Sandy Klosterman invites all area Diva’s to Kick Up There Heels during the ninth annual Diva’s and Dining event Friday evening, April 6 from 5-9 p.m. (Megan Molseed photo)

 

Hey, Divas! Time to 'Kick Up Your Heels!'

 

 

Megan Molseed

News Writer
mmolseed@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

Hey, ladies!  It’s time to kick up your heels and enjoy a ladies’ night out!  Come celebrate the Ninth Annual Divas and Dining festivities with an evening of shopping, wine tasting, lively conversation and live entertainment.

The event, which will be held from 5 p.m. 9 p.m. Friday evening at the West Union Events Center, will feature a variety of vendors and entertainment, truly something for everyone!

Wed
04
Apr

25 years of saving lives for E-911

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-04-04 12:20

 

For the last 25 years, residents in Fayette County have been able to dial 911 to reach emergency services. Before then, a local resident had to know the phone numbers for the emergency service he or she wished to reach and would be redirected to the correct emergency service if he or she dialed the wrong one. Kelly Fink, Fayette County Dispatch supervisor, answers a staged 911 call to show the different information that is displayed on her monitors. (Chris DeBack photo)

 

25 years of saving lives for E-911

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

 

 

While we take for granted dialing 911 in an emergency, there hasn’t always been someone on the other end. 

It has been 25 years since Fayette County’s Enhanced 911 system (E-911) went online in March 1993 and revolutionized how a resident contacts emergency services. A lot of preparation went into bringing the service online. 

Wed
04
Apr

25 years of saving lives for E-911

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-04-04 12:20

 

For the last 25 years, residents in Fayette County have been able to dial 911 to reach emergency services. Before then, a local resident had to know the phone numbers for the emergency service he or she wished to reach and would be redirected to the correct emergency service if he or she dialed the wrong one. Kelly Fink, Fayette County Dispatch supervisor, answers a staged 911 call to show the different information that is displayed on her monitors. (Chris DeBack photo)

 

25 years of saving lives for E-911

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

 

 

While we take for granted dialing 911 in an emergency, there hasn’t always been someone on the other end. 

It has been 25 years since Fayette County’s Enhanced 911 system (E-911) went online in March 1993 and revolutionized how a resident contacts emergency services. A lot of preparation went into bringing the service online. 

Wed
04
Apr

Let the primary season begin!

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-04-04 12:09

Let the primary season begin!

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

 

 

On Tuesday, June 5, Iowans will head to the polls to cast a vote on whom they want to represent their political party in the local, state, and federal general election in November. 

Now that the filing deadline (March 28) has passed, here are the candidates who will appear on the ballot in the June primary.

 

Local election

With two Fayette County Supervisor seats up for grabs this fall, members on the ballot from the Democratic and Republican parties will be running unopposed in the June election. 

The two Democratic candidates are Tim O’Brien of Fayette, chairman of the Fayette County Democratic Party, and Martin Ray Stanbrough of Fayette, a Fayette County Secondary Roads employee. Incumbent Fayette County Supervisors Jeanine Tellin of Maynard and Darrell Dolf of Randalia will be on the ballot for the Republicans. 

With two seats up for grabs, each party can nominate two candidates to run for the positions. However, there is still the possibility with any election that a write-in candidate could win the nomination. It will be the top two vote-getters that will win the two seats in November. 

Other Fayette County elected officials running unopposed for their current positions includes Kyle Jacobsen, Treasurer; Wayne Sauer, Attorney; and Karen Ford, Recorder. 

For the record, these are the names that will appear on the ballot because these individuals turned in the necessary paperwork. 

Wed
04
Apr

NAMI Family Support Group

Submitted by admin on Wed, 2018-04-04 12:06

NAMI Family Support Group

 

NAMI Northeast Iowa will be holding its monthly family support group, led by trained family members of people with mental health conditions for family members, caregivers, and loved ones of individuals living with a mental health condition.  

 

NAMI Family Support Group will meet April 9th (and the 2nd Monday of each successive month), from 5:30-6:45 pm, at 607 Washington Street, Decorah (The Spectrum Network).

 

For questions or more information, call 563-293-6264 or email namineiowa@gmail.com.

Wed
04
Apr

USDA Reopens Enrollment for Improved Dairy Safety Net Tool

Submitted by admin on Wed, 2018-04-04 09:21

Release No. 0042.18                                                                                                    

Contact:

Justin Fritscher, (202) 720-5776

 

USDA Reopens Enrollment for Improved Dairy Safety Net Tool

 

Bipartisan Budget Act Makes Substantial Program Changes

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