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Ingels learns about German consumers on international trip

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-11-28 15:25

 

Chad Ingels (second from left) of rural Randalia is pictured with four other Iowans who were a part of the German-American Chamber of Commerce trip to Germany. The group is pictured in front of the building that houses EuroTier, the world's largest livestock-based trade show. It features 2,600 exhibitors and expects approximately 150,000 visitors each year. (submitted photo)

 

Ingels learns about German consumers on international trip

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

Chad Ingels recently joined the German-American Chamber of Commerce on a diplomatic trip to Germany to learn about German agriculture. 

He was joined by four other people from Iowa on the trip — an Iowa Farm Bureau state staff member, a Iowa Farm Bureau state board director and two other farmers — as well as others from Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and Nebraska. The trip took place Nov. 10 – Nov. 17.

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President Duffy's leadership defines UIU's success

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-11-28 15:20

 

In 2013, William Duffy became president of Upper Iowa University and was immediately met with a significant deficit. UIU overcame that challenge and produced a balanced budget within three years. It’s been his leadership that has helped push UIU in a positive direction with a bright future ahead of it.  Chris DeBack photo

 

President Duffy's leadership defines UIU's success

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

 

 

It has been five years since William Duffy was named the 21st president of Upper Iowa University. 

Those five years have been rife with challenges, which have ultimately made the university stronger today and put it in a better position for the future. This year, UIU saw an increase in enrollment on its Fayette campus that is coupled with healthy enrollments in its online programs and at its numerous external locations. 

Duffy’s leadership has helped guide UIU to a stable financial situation, increased academic oversight as well as greater internal and external compliance. However, President Duffy will be the first to admit that his staff should be given more credit and receive greater praise than him. He also said his wife, Sharon, has been highly involved over the last five years. 

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Mary Billmeyer

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-11-28 15:14

Mary Billmeyer

 

 

Mary Billmeyer, 87, of rural West Union died Monday, Nov. 19, 2018, at Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital in West Union.

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Mervin Ungerer

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-11-28 15:13

Mervin Ungerer

 

 

Mervin Ungerer, 89, of Hawkeye died Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 30, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hawkeye. 

Burial will follow at Hawkeye Cemetery with military rites conducted by Arnold-Rogers American Legion Post 312 of Hawkeye. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hawkeye and for one hour preceding services at the church on Friday.

 

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Lorna Zupke

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

Lorna Zupke

 

 

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Lorna Ruth Zupke, 91, died peacefully at her home in Randalia on Nov. 11, 2018. 

Lorna, daughter of Cora (Rolfe) and Floyd Durey was born on Feb. 19, 1927 near Dundee, Iowa. A

fter graduating from Fayette High School, she received a teacher’s certificate from Upper Iowa University in 1946. She then taught at a country school on W14, four miles south of Hawkeye. 

She married Vaylard Lloyd Zupke on Dec. 4, 1947 at Fayette Wesleyan Church, where Lorna was a charter member.

First and foremost in Lorna’s life was her love for Jesus and her desire to serve Him. She was a godly woman of great faith and a dedicated servant of our Lord. 

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Bowlers open with a win

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-11-28 15:07

 

Trent Clausen fires one down the alley at Lilac Lanes in West Union as the senior rolled a 162-213-375 to help NFV beat Forest City in the season opener Friday. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

Bowlers open with a win

By Jerry Wadian

 

jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

The 2018-19 sports season began Friday with the TigerHawk bowlers hosting Forest City.

The NFV boys won the school’s first competition of the season, beating their Indian counterparts, 1739-1645, in individual competition and 1739-1645 in the Baker Rotation. 

NFV’s top three bowlers each outscored the top bowler for Forest City.

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Nov

American Legion national vice commander visits West Union post

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-11-28 15:02

 

West Union American Legion Post 15 hosts Steve Sweet (front, center), American Legion Midwest Region national vice commander, for a visit on Wednesday, Nov. 14. Sweet gave a short introductory speech before taking questions from the local Legion members gathered to meet with him. Attending the event were (front, l-r) Jerry Debben, National Executive Committee member; Steve Sweet; Jay Scott Moline, Iowa state commander; and Tom Grapes, Legion member; (back) Tom Swan, Iowa state membership chairman; Dennis Soppe, Alternate National Executive Committee member; Dan Boberg, commander of Iowa’s Fourth District; Jim Dahl, Legion member; and Don Bright, Legion member. Chris DeBack photos

 

American Legion national vice commander visits West Union post

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

 

 

Steve Sweet, American Legion Midwest Region national vice commander, visited West Union American Legion Post 15 on Wednesday morning, Nov. 14.

Sweet was visiting Legion posts across the state of Iowa last week as part of the state’s annual membership drive to have Legionnaires renew their membership, as well as recruit new members. He flew into Des Moines at the beginning of the week and had stayed the previous night in Osage before making his first stop for the day in West Union. He was headed to Dubuque next. 

“We go to different posts and talk to the members to see if they have any problems that the national organization can help them with,” Sweet said. “We are also giving the post information on how to increase its membership and retain the membership is has.”

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Over $31K raised for Grandstand Project

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-11-28 14:37

 

The Fayette County Fair Board was on hand Sunday for a freewill-donation breakfast at the Fayette County Fairgrounds and announced that Scott Braun of Waterloo was the winner of a 2018 Ferris IS2100Z Mower. The event raised over $31,000 for the Fayette County Fairgrounds Grandstand Renovation Project. Members of the Fair Board include (front, l-r) Eric Alber, Matt Egan, Justin Steinlage (sitting), Mike Darnall, Shawn Alber; (back) Jerem White, Don Baumler (Baumler Implements), Jason Decker, Kevin Converse, Keith Koch, Mark Baumler (Baumler Implements), Brian Boess, Andy Bilden, and Kaitlyn Lehs. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

Over $31K raised for Grandstand Project

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

 

A freewill-donation breakfast, sponsored by the Fayette County Fair Board, was held Sunday at the Fayette County Fairgrounds in West Union to raise money for the Grandstand Renovation Project. 

Over 640 individuals were served at the meal, which raised over $5,400 for the project in freewill-donations and an additional $1,600 from silent auction items.

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