'Walk the Red Carpet' with Community Awards Banquet honorees

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

West Union residents will be able to “Walk the Red Carpet” at the 2019 West Union Community Awards Banquet hosted by the West Union Chamber — A Main Street Community on Saturday. Jan. 19.

This year’s theme, “Walk the Red Carpet,” will shine the bright light of Hollywood on the different volunteer contributions made to the West Union community over the past year.

In addition, the banquet will honor the following volunteer award winners for their impact on the community of West Union in the listed categories:

Business of the Year — Baumler Implements; Education — Kara Wedemeier; Community Service — Ann Hutchens; Youth — Thomas Sadler; Historical Preservation — Meg Moellering; Health — Beatrice Guenther; Religion — Tom Roys; and Parks and Rec. — Ron Crooker. 

At the same time, The Fayette County Union will honor the Union’s chosen 2018 Citizen of the Year, and Jessica Sadler will be recognized as the Iowa Main Street Volunteer of the Year for West Union.

The event will take place at the West Union Events Center with a social hour beginning at 6 p.m. Dinner and the awards ceremony will follow at 7 and 8 p.m., respectively. A 50/50 raffle and silent auction will also be part of the evening’s festivities. 

Advance tickets are on sale at the Chamber office for $20 until 4:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11. They will be available after that for $25 until Friday, Jan. 19. No tickets will be available at the door.