August 2019

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Dagne Klingman

Dagne Klingman

 

Dagne Klingman, 89, of Ossian, Iowa, died Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Ossian Senior Hospice in Ossian, Iowa. Dagne Minerva was born October 5, 1929 to Fridtjofand Anna (Johnson) Tinderholt on the family farm outside of Ossian, Iowa. She spent her childhood years in Ossian and graduated from Ossian High School. Dagne went on to earn her teaching certificate at the University of Northern Iowa. She spent the preceding three years teaching in rural schools near Luana.

 

On May 31, 1953 Dagne was united in marriage to Carroll Klingman. The couple spent many wonderful summers road tripping around the continental United States. Carroll and Dagne farmed near Elgin for years before an injury made farming difficult for Dagne and they decided to leave the farm. Carroll and Dagne then moved to Calmar, Iowa, and both found work at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. During her time at Luther, Dagne worked primarily with student loans.

 

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10 weeks, 30,000 acres, one bucket list experience

For two and a half months this summer, brothers Ryan and Derek Dietzenbach (l-r) of rural Festina worked for Snell Harvesting – a custom harvesting business located in Ellinwood, Kan. The young brothers each combined nearly 3,000 acres apiece as they worked for up to 20 hours a day and seven days per week in five different states. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

10 weeks, 30,000 acres, one bucket list experience

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

In northeast Iowa, an area that runs rich with agriculture, it is far from uncommon for young men and women to help during harvesting season by operating a combine. For rural Festina brothers Ryan and Derek Dietzenbach, they took harvesting to the next level as they spent 10 straight weeks of their summer behind the wheel of John Deere combines in the Great Plains region.

“This is something that we have always talked about doing since we were young,” said older brother Ryan. “As we got older, we would read stories in farming magazines about people who have done this and we just finally decided that it was time to do it for ourselves.”

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Tom and Lenna Cummings

Tom and Leanna Cummings

 

Tom and Lenna Cummings of Clermont, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple married Aug. 15, 1969 at East Clermont Lutheran Church.

The couple’s children are Amy Abler Des Moines, Ryan (Tracy) Cummings, Oelwein, and Chris (Stacy) Cummings, Clermont. There are 9 grandchildren, Tony (Karen) Casey, Hannah and Alex Abler, Paige (Bonner) Mitchel, Olivia, Chloe, Claire and Cecelia Cummings and 3 great-grandchildren, Zac, Aaron and Andrew Abler.

The couple will be celebrating the occasion with their family.  

Cards may be sent to: Tom and Lenna Cummings, 251 Oak Ridge Dr., Clermont, Iowa 52135

 

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Lehmann vies for State Fair Crown

The crown fits beautifully on Paige Kleve’s head as she sits on the Fayette County Fair Queen, Ryin Lehmann’s lap during the fair last month. Lehmann was off to Des Moines earlier this week to compete in the Iowa State Fair Queen contest.  (Submitted photo)

 

Lehmann vies for State Fair Crown

 

By Meagan Molseed
mmolseed@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

A host of thoughts were swarming through 18-year-old Ryin Lehmann’s mind as she stood on the bandstand stage at the Fayette County Fairgrounds, Tuesday, July 23.  

It was a perfect summer evening, as the crowd gathered under the shade in front of the iconic stage to cheer on some of Fayette County’s most accomplished young women, each vying for the Fayette County Fair Queen crown.

“I had gotten to know so many of the girls over the few days before the actual contest,” smiled Lehmann.  “Some of them I knew already, and others I just met.” 

The recent North Fayette Valley graduate remembers the moment on the stage, as time seemed to stand still.

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Hawkeye council swears in new members

Hawkeye council swears in new members

 

Brian Smith
Contributing Writer

 

  The Hawkeye City Council has two new members as of Monday night’s city council meeting. Sara Schnur and Jeremy Eickhoff were added to the council, Schnur replacing Terry Buenzow and Eickhoff replacing Josh Hanson. Schnur and Eickhoff will serve the remainder of the terms for Buenzow and Hanson.
    Among the items of business discussed at Monday evening’s council meeting in Hawkeye was city ordinance 281 which involves implementing a sewer improvement fee of $20 per month. A public hearing was held during the meeting, but no residents provided any comments on the increase to the council, though two residents were present during the public hearing. The increase will begin showing up on residents’ utility bills this fall. 

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Heaven's own wine available soon

Lisa Goodman welcomes visitors to Heaven. She and her husband, Carlton, opened the winery this May. Visitors can come in and try and buy all types of Iowa made wines. (Jack Swanson photo)

 

Heaven's own wine available

 

By Jack Swanson
jswanson@fayettecountynewspapers.com

 

 

 

“It was nice having you at Heaven.” 

“Thanks for visiting Heaven.”

“Welcome to Heaven.”

“It’s been a great week at Heaven so far.”

These are all phrases that Lisa Goodman has used in her daily business regime. No, she’s not an angel, at least not like the kind with wings and a halo, but she is the proprietor at Heaven Boutique Winery.

“Is this Heaven?” Goodman will be quick to answer, “Yes, it is.”

People who visit Heaven at 10408 Ivy Rd., can find 80 different kinds of wine from all over Iowa along with locally made arts and crafts. You can also stay in Heaven. “We offer unique, one-of-a-kind lodging,” she pointed out.

How did Goodman create Heaven? Well, according to her, it was there all the time, she and her husband, Carlton, just refined it a little bit.

Her roots in Heaven go back to her childhood when she remembers her mom and dad, Connie and Roger Halvorson, planting the first grape vines in 1999 on the property located near the west entrance of the Volga River State Recreation Area.

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Gerald Olson

Gerald Olson

 

Gerald Olson, 77, of West Union, Iowa died Saturday, July 27, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at his home in West Union, Iowa. Gerald Lee was born August 11, 1941 to Glen and Viola (Miene) Olson in McGregor, Iowa. Gerald attended school in Elkader through the 9th grade. 

Gerald proudly served in the United States National Guard from 1964 to 1970. He was blessed with three children over the years; Laurie, Jeff and Scott. 

Gerald’s work history included driving semi for over 30 years, carpentry and construction. He was a member of the National Rifle Association (N.R.A.), Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and the Norway Lutheran Church in St. Olaf, Iowa. Gerald loved flying his plane, camping, hunting and fishing.

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Mildred Steinbronn

Mildred Steinbronn

 

Mildred E. Steinbronn, 87, of Fayette, died Wednesday evening, July 31, 2019, at Maple Crest Manor in Fayette.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, August 5, 2019, at Grace Lutheran Church in Fayette with Rev. Herbert Mueller, III officiating.  Interment followed at Grandview Cemetery in Fayette. Visitation was held from 1 - 4 p.m., Sunday, August 4th, at Grace Lutheran Church in Fayette and for one hour preceding the service on Monday. Becker-Milnes Funeral Home in Fayette is assisting Mildred’s family. Memorials may be made to the family for later designation. Online condolences may be left at www.beckermilnesrettig.com.  

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Shirley Barness

Shirley Barness

 

 

Shirley Barness, 78, of West Union, Iowa died Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at Gundersen Palmer Hospital in West Union, Iowa. Shirley Ann was born November 18, 1940 to Willard and Zenita (Holtzman) Ash in West Union, Iowa. In 1958 she graduated from North High in West Union.

Shirley was united in marriage with Lloyd Barness on June 14, 1958, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Ossian, Iowa. Two children were born to this union. They lived on the farm for seven years before moving to town in 1965. Shirley worked at a hamburger shop, Lilac Motel, H & H Distributing and for the school lunch program. She enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s events, playing cards and board games and watching television. Shirley was a fan of the Chicago Cubs, Iowa Hawkeyes, Iowa Cyclones and UNI.

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Success of fair continues to add up!

Success of fair continues to add up!

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

It’s official. The 2019 Fayette County Fair will go down in the books as one of the most successful fairs in history! As figures and bills have continued to roll in for the past several days, the Fayette County Fair Board is beginning to get a clearer picture of just how successful this year’s event was.

“We won’t have the official figures until October, but we have a pretty good idea for most of the events,” said Justin Steinlage, Fair Board treasurer.

Throughout the five-day fair, the beer garden generated $13,432 in income – highlighted by its most successful night on Saturday (July 27) when it brought in $6,516 worth of sales.

After bills, the beer garden netted a total of $9,456.40.

Opening night numbers for the Fair were not yet available, but Steinlage was confident that the sweet corn, watermelon, and pork loin sandwich feed was a hit.

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