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28
Nov

Bergan wins District 55 after recount

Submitted by admin on Wed, 2018-11-28 17:37

Bergan wins District 55 after recount

 

Chris DeBack

cdeback@fayettecountynewspapers.com

 

 

On Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 28, the Winneshiek County Supervisors certified the canvass of the recount of Winneshiek County votes in Iowa House District 55 at a special meeting. 

 

After a recount also took place in Clayton County, Michael Bergan is still the winner of the election. He defeated Democrat Kayla Koether unofficially, 6,924-6,915, who had called for a recount in those two counties but didn’t call for a recount in Fayette County. The results will remain unofficial until the state certifies the election on Monday, Dec. 3.

Wed
28
Nov

Sister Ignatia Rosenbaum

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-11-28 16:15

Sister Ignatia Rosenbaum

 

 

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for Sister Ignatia (Helen) Rosenbaum, age 90, at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, 2018 in Francis Chapel, Dubuque, Iowa. The Reverend Ron Friedell presided. 

Sister died Monday, Nov. 12, 2018 at Clare House in the 69th year of her religious life.

Sister Ignatia, daughter of the late John and Louisa (Bucheit) Rosenbaum, was born July 31, 1928 on a farm near Ossian, IA.   

She was baptized and confirmed at St. Francis DeSales in Ossian, IA.  

She was one of five children. Her mother died when she was age 8, and she and her four siblings did their best to help their father with the farm work.  

She entered the Sisters of St. Francis in Dubuque from St. Francis DeSales on Aug. 25, 1949. She was received with the name Sister Mary Ignatia on Aug. 12, 1950 and made her final profession of vows on Aug. 12, 1955.

Wed
28
Nov

PIVO Brewery and Blepta Studios celebrate one year

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-11-28 16:11

 

Craig and Sara Nuezil, owners of PIVO Brewery and Blepta Studios in Calmar, celebrated the owners’ one-year anniversary last week. The Neuzils have been overwhelmed with the community’s support through its first year of operation and look forward to many new things in the coming year and beyond. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

PIVO Brewery and Blepta Studios celebrate one year

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

 

PIVO Brewery in Calmar, which first opened its doors along with upstairs business Blepta Studios on Nov. 22, 2017, has quickly become one of the most popular microbreweries in the entire state. Owned and operated by Calmar’s own Craig and Sara Nuezil, the local brewery ranked in the top 20 out of the 92 licensed Iowa breweries in the state with regard to volume of beer produced in 2018 – a stellar statistic for a business that just celebrated its first-year anniversary.

“The most satisfying part of having our business opening during the past year has been seeing so many of our friends and neighbors enjoying what we’ve built,” stated Craig, a retired member of the U.S. Air Force. “We wanted to create a welcoming community gathering spot, and I think we’ve accomplished that goal.”

Throughout the first year in business, the microbrewery has brewed and sold approximately 50 different flavors of beers, including its 25 standard beers and many other experimental beers.

Wed
28
Nov

'Magic of Christmas' home tours

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-11-28 16:04

 

Mary Quandahl (back) and great-niece Kinley Huinker, one of her decorating helpers, proudly show off the holiday décor in the entryway of Quandahl’s MQ Bed and Breakfast in Ossian. The festive home will be on display this weekend for the annual “Magic of Christmas” event. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

'Magic of Christmas' home tours

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

 

At this year’s “Magic of Christmas” in Ossian, MQ B&B, owned by Quentin and Mary Quandahl, will be one of several homes on display during the featured home tours. The spacious bed and breakfast, which is also the home of the Quandahls, features two floors and many rooms decorated with holiday spirit, which will be on display for the public this weekend.

“We decided to purchase the house last year with the intentions of turning it into a bed and breakfast,” explained Mary, who has been attending the “Magic of Christmas” tours for the last five years. “Quentin and I were asked to be a part of the ‘Magic of Christmas’ last year, but we still had a lot to do. So we are happy to be one of the featured homes this year!”

The process of transforming the bed and breakfast into a winter wonderland is one for which that Mary enlisted the help of her niece, Wendy Huinker, and 6-year-old great-niece, Kinley.

Wed
28
Nov

UTVs to be permitted in Winneshiek Co.

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-11-28 15:58

UTVs to be permitted in Winneshiek Co.

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

 

As of Jan. 1, 2019, Winneshiek County UTV (utility terrain vehicle) owners will be able to operate on county secondary roads, thanks to a 3-2 vote by the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors on Monday, Nov. 19.

Earlier this year, Winneshiek County residents Adam Thornton and Jeremy Bjerke presented a petition signed by more than 1,500 county residents asking for an ordinance to allow ATVs (all-terrain vehicles) and UTVs to operate on county roads.

Wed
28
Nov

Kylie's Loops of Love

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-11-28 15:53

 

Kylie Oakland of rural Elgin displays an example of the type of blanket she plans to make and donate through her new organization, Kylie’s Loops of Love. She uses what is called Loopity Loops yarn, which doesn’t require hooks or needles to put together to form a blanket.  (Chris DeBack photo)

 

Kylie's Loops of Love

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

The holiday season is a time for giving, and Kylie Oakland of Elgin is in the giving spirit.

 

She recently started Kylie’s Loops of Love, and plans to donate blankets she makes from Loopity Loops yarn.

“At United Methodist Church in West Union, we recently made lap-sized quilts and donated them to hospice,” Oakland said. “I got the idea of making them myself and donating them to Ronald McDonald Houses, women’s and children’s shelters, and nursing homes.” 

While she got the idea from church, her passion for giving back runs much deeper. Her younger brother, Jonathan, has been in and out of hospitals, so Kylie has witnessed firsthand the power of a donation. 

Wed
28
Nov

Montauk to welcome guests at Holiday Open House

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-11-28 15:46

 

Montauk Historic Site coordinator Hannah Frederick will welcome visitors on the grand staircase adorned with festive garland during the annual Montauk Holiday Open House this weekend, Dec 1-2 from noon-4 p.m. (photo by Megan Molseed) 

 

Montauk to welcome guests at Holiday Open House

 

 

 

Celebrate the season as Gov. William Larrabee's 1874 Montauk historical site welcomes visitors to its annual Holiday Open House from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 1-2, in Clermont.

“The open house is usually just held on Sunday, but this year we are expanding to also include Saturday,” said Hannah Frederick, Montauk Historic Site Coordinator.  “I decided to open it up for both days because there is so much going on once December hits that I wanted to give people more of a chance to come check out the event!” 

This year, Frederick decided to go a little more traditional with the decorations and has adorned the historic mansion with beautiful Victorian-era decorations.  

Wed
28
Nov

Margery Lau

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-11-28 15:38

Margery Lau

 

 

Margery F. Lau, 87, of Oelwein, Iowa died Friday morning, Nov. 23, 2018 at Maple Crest Manor in Fayette, Iowa.

Funeral Service:  10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 at Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein with Rev. Kent Leydens officiating.

Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 27, and one hour before the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Interment: Woodlawn Cemetery, Oelwein.

Memorial Fund: Alzheimer’s Association.

Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com.

Margery Faye Majors was born July 22, 1931 in Boone, Iowa, the daughter of Robert and Goldie Faye (Patterson) Majors.  

Margie was raised in Boone, where she received her education at a country school.  

She moved to Waterloo, where she worked as a waitress at Morg’s Lunch.  It was there that Margie met Roland Lau.  

Wed
28
Nov

Robert Hennager

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-11-28 15:35

Robert Hennager

 

 

Robert G. “Bob” Hennager, 95, of Fayette, formerly of Maynard, Iowa, died Thursday evening, Nov. 15, 2018 at Maple Crest Manor in Fayette, Iowa.

Funeral Service: Monday, Nov. 19, 2018 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Maynard with Rev. Tracy Hinkel officiating.

Inurnment: At a later date in Long Grove Cemetery, Maynard.

Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Maynard handled the arrangements.

Memorials may be directed in his name to St. Croix Hospice, Maynard Community Library or the Maynard Fire Department.

Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com.

Robert George Hennager was born Feb. 11, 1923 at Racine, Minn., the son of Conn and Lona (Milligan) Hennager.  

In 1933, Bob’s family moved to Maynard, where he graduated from Maynard High School in 1941.  

Wed
28
Nov

Schroeder to head new community program

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-11-28 15:31

 

The North Fayette Valley Community Coalition has received funding through a Drug-Free Community (DFC) grant to start a new program focusing on substance abuse prevention throughout the North Fayette Valley school district.  Stacie Schroeder (right) will be heading the program as the DFC coordinator, and Teresa Burrack will serve as the programs Youth Initiative coordinator.  (photo by Megan Molseed) 

 

Schroeder to head new community program

 

 

By Meagan Molseed
mmolseed@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

 

The North Fayette Valley Community Coalition (NFVCC) has received a Drug-Free Community (DFC) grant.  With this new funding, NFVCC has been able to create a new program that will work as a prevention partnership to reduce youth substance abuse in Fayette County.

“With this grant, we will be able to not only identify what needs we have in our area, but also build in a goal and networking opportunities to provide a safer and healthier community through prevention programs,” said Stacie Schroeder, the newly appointed DFC coordinator.  “Our role will be to work to address substance abuse concerns through direct programs, as well as partner with a number of agencies and community groups to connect resources.” 

“We have already started putting the initial steps into place,” added Teresa Burrack, who will serve as the Youth Initiative coordinator for the program.  

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