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Fayette PD seeing benefits of body-cams

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-07-25 10:37

 

Fayette Police Officer Stone Allen (left) and Chief Ben Davis display the department’s newly acquired body cameras (circled). The cameras, which have become a vital piece of equipment to law enforcement throughout the country, provide significant benefits for the department, the City of Fayette, and the public. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

Fayette PD seeding benefits of body-cams

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

 

The Fayette Police Department is now recording! Earlier this month, all four members of the force began wearing new body-worn cameras that will help protect not just themselves, but the City of Fayette and the public as well.

“Body-worn cameras have become an important part of modern policing and there are very few departments out there that do not use them,” said Fayette Police Chief Ben Davis. “It comes down to being a safety aspect. With the cameras, we can have accountability for every action that occurs during an interaction between an officer and citizen.”

The department officially began utilizing the new Bodycam by Provision cameras on July 3 and requires on-duty officers to record every public interaction that they encounter. 

Wed
25
Jul

Marilyn Larson

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-07-25 10:23

Marilyn Larson

 

 

Marilyn J. Larson, 81, of Sumner died Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary’s Campus, in Rochester, Minn.

Funeral services were held Monday, July 23, at St. John Lutheran Church in Sumner with Rev. Tracy Hinkel officiating. 

Interment followed at St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery. 

The family suggests that memorials be made in Marilyn’s name to St. John Lutheran Church in Sumner, Sumner Women’s Civic Club, or St. Jude Children’s Hospital. 

Becker-Milnes Funeral Home assisted Marilyn’s family. 

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

Marilyn Jean, daughter of Leo Kloster and Arlene (Mork) Kloster, was born July 21, 1936, at the hospital in West Union. 

She was baptized July 29, 1936, and confirmed June 4, 1950, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in West Union.

Wed
25
Jul

FOF golf tourney Saturday

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-07-25 10:20

FOF golf tourney Saturday

 

 

The annual Friends of Football (FOF) Golf Tournament has a few slots left for its Saturday tourney at Pleasant Valley Sports Club in Clermont. 

The tourney will be a three-person, best-shot format with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. 

The cost is $120 per team, which includes lunch, mulligans, and entry to all of the door prizes and field events.  Carts are available but are not part of the tournament fee; those needing carts should contact Pleasant Valley Sports Club.

Anyone wishing to enter should call Pleasant Valley Sports Club at (563) 423-7396 or Chris Bemiss at Bemiss Distributing (563) 422-6095.

FOF’s prime objective is to help defray expenses for parents of children competing in the fifth- and sixth-grade football programs. Funds from the golf tournament also feed the students who are part of the NFV football team, including its managers and cheerleaders. 

Wed
25
Jul

Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Steffens

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-07-25 10:15

Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Steffens

 

 

Reuben and Mary Steffens of Clermont will celebrate 70 years of marriage on Wednesday, Aug. 1.

To honor the couple, their family is hosting a card shower for them. All are invited to join in to help the Steffenses celebrate this special milestone in their lives.

Cards and notes of congratulations may be sent to Reuben and Mary at 610 Carlton St., Clermont, IA 52135.

 
Wed
25
Jul

Teff Lechtenberg

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-07-25 10:06

Teff Lechtenberg

 

 

 

Nick and Carlyn Lechtenberg of Waukon are happy to announce the birth of their son, Teff James Lechtenberg, born Thursday, July 12, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Health System in LaCrosse, Wis. 

Teff weighed 5 lbs. 15 oz. and measured 18.75 inches in length at the time of his birth.

He is the couple’s second child.

Grandparents are Ray and Kerry Wacker of Waukon, Craig and Jane Rood of Elgin, and the late Joe Lechtenberg of Postville.

Great-grandparents are Micki Connor of Waukon, Ray and Shirley Wacker of Boscobel, Wis., Sylvia Loftsgard of Clermont, Edna Lechtenberg of Postville, and Dale Rood of Viroqua, 

 
Wed
25
Jul

Herbert Langreck

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-07-25 10:01

Herbert Langreck

 

 

Herbert Langreck of Hawkeye will celebrate his 85th birthday on Saturday, July 28.

In honor of the occasion, friends and family are invited to pass along birthday greetings in a card shower for Herbert.

Cards and notes can be sent to him at 330 E. Burger St., Hawkeye, IA 52147.

 
Wed
25
Jul

The impact of an educator

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-07-25 09:58

 

Doug Poppen directs the Doug Poppen Reunion Choir through the song “How Can I Keep From Singing” as his son, Sam, plays the violin on Sunday, July 22. 

 

The impact of an educator

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

 

 

Teachers often say they got into the field of education to inspire and have an impact on the young minds of tomorrow. 

While many strive to achieve this, very few have the impact that former North Fayette Valley vocal teacher Doug Poppen’s had over his three decades in West Union. 

That was on full display during the Doug Poppen Reunion Choir Concert on Sunday, July 22, in the NFV Performing Arts Center. 

Wed
25
Jul

Hanson gets Democratic nod in race for Supervisor

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-07-25 09:53

Ben Hanson

 

 

Hanson gets Democratic nod in race for Supervisor

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

Fayette County Democrats have chosen a new candidate to represent their party in the Fayette County Supervisors race in the November general election. 

Tim O’Brien withdrew from the race last week, noting he was doing so so that he could spend more time with his family. Benjamin Hanson of St. Lucas was nominated at a Fayette County Democrats Nominating Convention on Monday, Aug. 23, at Bents Smokehouse in Westgate. This will remove O’Brien’s name from the ballot and put Hanson’s name in its place. 

Hanson is a native of Fayette County. He was born to Jim and Carla Hanson in West Union, but lived much of his childhood in Clermont. Jim Hanson was principal at Valley for approximately 12 years in the 1970s and 1980s. 

Wed
25
Jul

Grandstand tickets still available for Saturday night's concert

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-07-25 09:46

Grandstand tickets still available for Saturday night's concert

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

 

 

Don’t miss country music stars Sammy Kershaw and Collin Raye live at the 2018 Fayette Fair on Saturday night, July 28. 

Sammy Kershaw debuted on the country music scene in the 1990s with the plan to reclaim country music’s roots and recapture the spirit that endeared many country music stars to fans of the genre. 

He is often referred to the “heir apparent” to country music sensation George Jones with his soulful sound and Cajun vocals. Born in Kaplan, La., as the oldest of four children, Kershaw sang his first country music song “Is Anybody Goin’ to San Antone” in clubs and honky-tonks at 12 years old. The tragic loss of his father at a young age helped him mature quickly, giving him an edge over many other young artists of his time. 

He released his debut album “Don’t Go Near the Water” in 1991 and has since had 25 singles reach the Billboard's Top 40 Hot Country Songs, including “She Don’t Know She’s Beautiful,” which hit number one on April 24, 1993. Other singles to reach the Top 10 include "Cadillac Style,” "Anywhere But Here,” "Haunted Heart,” "Queen of My Double-Wide Trailer,” "I Can't Reach Her Anymore,” "National Working Woman's Holiday,” "Third-Rate Romance,” "Meant to Be,” "Vidalia,” and "Love of My Life.” He has released 16 studio albums, three of which reached platinum and two attained gold. 

Born Floyd Elliot Wray in De Queens, Ark., on Aug. 22, 1960, Collin Raye burst onto the country music scene with his hit song “Love, Me” in 1991. 

Raye’s debut album “All I Can Be” was released in 1991 after his first hit single “All I Can Be (Is a Sweet Memory)” reached No. 29 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart. Since then, the country music star has released 24 Top-10 records, 16 No.-1 hits, and has been nominated for Male Vocalist of the Year 10 times. 

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