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Wed
29
May

Softball rallies to win opener

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-05-29 13:12

 

This Riceville runner thought that she could score from third on a pitch by the catcher. NFV’s Kennedy Lape quickly retrieved the ball and flipped to pitcher Makenna Koch who had plenty of time to apply the tag during the TigerHawk’s 4-3 victory Wednesday, May 24 in West Union. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

Softball rallies to win opener

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

NFV opened the 2019 season with a win at home Wednesday, May 22, over Riceville. However, it took a last-inning, three-run rally to secure a 4-3 win.

 Neither offense could do much early. The TigerHawks threatened in the second. With one on, Abby Reichter and Kennedy Lape hit back-to-back screaming liners  – both right at the center fielder.

Wed
29
May

Betty and Bob Scott

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-05-29 13:06

Betty and Bob Scott

 

 

 

A Card Shower is being held for Bob and Betty Scott’s 60th Wedding Anniversary on June 6th, 2019.  

Cards may be sent to:

Bob and Betty Scott

10370 Echo Valley Road

West Union, IA 52175

 
Wed
29
May

Grace and Leonard Knipper

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-05-29 13:02

Grace and Leonard Knipper

 

 

Leonard and Grace Knipper of Arlington are celebrating their 60th anniversary on Sunday, June 9, with a noon dinner and dance in the new Arlington Event Center.

Their sons, Tom, Dan, and Bob, along with their wives, Lorrie, Angie and Sue, and families welcome all friends, relatives and neighbors.

Forget the gifts; sign the guest books.   

Wed
29
May

Care, relationships drive new Gundersen Palmer Lutheran CEO

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-05-29 12:48

Patrice Kuennen

 

Care, relationships drive new Gundersen Palmer Lutheran CEO

 

 

 

 

Patrice Kuennen understands the power of positive relationships.

“Our patients’ needs and our community’s health drives everything we do,” the new chief executive officer (CEO) at Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinics shares. “Listening to our neighbors, caring for them and supporting them creates a healthier community for everyone.” 

Kuennen, a Waucoma native, has been with Gundersen Palmer Lutheran since 2012, most recently serving as chief nursing officer, a role she will continue until a replacement is hired.

Wed
29
May

Renewable energy showcased during Reynolds visit

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-05-29 12:41

 

Jon Biederman (left), Fehr-Graham Engineering, and Dick Woodward (right) speak to Iowa governor Kim Reynolds about the Streetscape and Upper Housing Story projects that were completed in the last decade.  Chris DeBack photo

 

Renewable energy showcased during Reynolds visit

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

 

 

A day after signing the Empower Rural Iowa Act, Iowa governor Kim Reynolds made a stop in West Union and visited with a couple local businesses. 

Reynolds started her tour at the West Union Chamber — A Main Street Community’s office before heading over to Euphoria Coffee’s new location on Elm Street, in the former Iowa Food Hub building. While the location is currently under construction, Nick Yost, Euphoria Coffee owner, did have a sample of his coffee for the governor to taste. He also gave her a bag of coffee to take back with her to Des Moines. 

Wed
29
May

WU continues to seek answers to pavers' issues

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-05-29 12:31

 

Brad Punke, UniLock territory manager, met with city officials (second from left, l-r) Nick McIntyre, city administrator; Adam Keller, mayor; and Kennon Gumm, city councilman, about the high-failure rate of pavers in the downtown district of West Union.  Chris DeBack photo

 

WU continues to seek answers to pavers' issues

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

 

 

The City of West Union met with representatives from Unilock and Culvers on Thursday, May 23, to continue discussions about why pavers are failing in West Union’s downtown district. 

Adam Keller, mayor; Kennon Gumm, city councilman; Nick McIntyre, city administrator; and Jon Biederman, Fehr Graham Engineering, walked around South Vine Street by Biederman’s office and Elm Street by Winers with Brad Punke, Unilock territory manager; and Nick Jensen, Culver’s Lawn and Landscaping project manager, to show them the extent to which the pavers continue to fail. 

During the short tour, Punke was able to take pictures of the failing pavers. McIntyre noted to him that they used to host a lot of tours of the Streetscape project, but that the City has started turning tours away because of the conditions of the pavers. 

“It’s like this all over,” McIntyre said to Punke as they looked at some Pavers on Elm Street. “We are seeing a higher-failure rate and that’s why we wanted to have another conversation.”

Fri
24
May

Nancy Samson

Submitted by Clauer on Fri, 2019-05-24 11:16

 

Nancy Samson

 

Nancy Samson, 81, of West Union, passed away peacefully in her sleep, May 21, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Center. Services will be held May 31 at 10 a.m. at United Methodist Church, West Union.

 

Fri
24
May

Nancy Samson

Submitted by Clauer on Fri, 2019-05-24 11:16

 

Nancy Samson

 

Nancy Samson, 81, of West Union, passed away peacefully in her sleep, May 21, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Center. Services will be held May 31 at 10 a.m. at United Methodist Church, West Union.

 

Wed
22
May

Girls' golf ends 2019 campaign at Regionals

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-05-22 11:03

Girls' golf ends 2019 campaign at Regionals

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

 

The South Winneshiek girls’ golf team saw it season come to an end Monday, May 13, as it placed third at the Class 1A Round 1 Regional at Silver Springs Country Club in Ossian.

The Warrior girls show a 438 and were led by junior Makayla Hageman who placed seventh with a 106. The Warriors came in behind only Clayton Ridge (410) and Edgewood Colesburg (423).

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