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Inez Schmitt

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-09-11 12:35

Inez Schmitt

 

Inez Schmitt, 79, Of West Union, Iowa died Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital in West Union.  Inez was born February 1, 1940 to Raymond and Hilda (Bohr) Holthaus in Ossian, Iowa. She graduated from Ossian De Sales in 1958 and then attended Paris Beauty Academy in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

      Inez was united in marriage with Daniel Schmitt on June 2, 1962 at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Decorah, Iowa, making their home in West Union since then.  Inez worked as a hairdresser for forty years and owned and operated the Hair Hut in West Union, retiring in 2001. She made many lifelong friends at the Hair Hut, both customers and colleagues. Inez was a member of the Holy Name Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters of the Americas and a lifetime member of the Red Hat Society. 

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Harry Henry

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-09-11 12:31

Harry Henry

 

Harry Norman Henry, 80, of West Union, Iowa died Friday, July 26, 2019with his family by his side at Sumner Community Memorial Hospital in Sumner, Iowa. Harry was born February 23, 1939 to Donald and Gladys (Grimes) Henry in West Union, Iowa. He graduated from Fayette High School and attended one year at Iowa State University. 

 

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Mark Zieman

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-09-11 12:23

Mark Zieman

 

Mark Louis Zieman, 74, of Postville, Iowa died Sunday, September 8, 2019at his home in rural Postville. He was born January 17, 1945 to Lyle and Leah (Harris) Zieman in Postville. Mark was baptized on February 17, 1945, and confirmed on March 30, 1958, both at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Postville. He graduated from Postville High School in 1963 and attended Iowa State University.

Mark was united in marriage with Jennifer (Overland) Zieman on August 8, 1964, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Postville. A farmer since 1965, he also owned Cherry Valley Enterprises and Hi-Way Lanes. Mark followed in his father’s footsteps and proudly served as a State Senator from 2001 to 2008.

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TigerHawk runners cutting time

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-09-11 12:20

NFV cross country is really excelling at running in packs. As proof, it was three abreast as (l-r) Nathan Crooker, Peyton Halverson, and Davan Crooker sprint towards the finish line in recent action. Friday in Oelwein, the trio finished with in .05 seconds of each other as the TigerHawk boys earned fourth place in the 14-team field. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

TigerHawk runners cutting time

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

NFV cross country’s third meet of the season was Tuesday, Sept. 3, in Oelwein, and head coach Neal Bentley was delighted, “with the growth shown in just a week. For the most part our runners set a new personal record (PR) or a season record (SR).” 

The girls placed a very respectable seventh in a field of 14 teams, many of which are Class 3A schools.

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TigerHawk volleyball wins 1st

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-09-11 12:16

There were many happy faces Tuesday, Sept. 3, when NFV volleyball knocked off defending champion Central in four games on the Warriors home court. Here, TigerHawk players enjoy one of the team’s 16 ace serves. Celebrating are (l-r) Alyssa Bohr (9), Natasha Guether (20), Zaida Moore (1-behind Guenther), Tessa Halverson (13), Payten Lehmann (21), and Julie Mackey (11). (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

TigerHawk volleyball wins 1st

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

The NFV volleyball team not only opened the 2019 season with a win, but it also upended defending UIC champion Central/Elkader on the Warriors home court.

The win Tuesday, Sept. 3, gives new NFV volleyball coach, Jenny Lee her first victory as a varsity coach.

Game one was a real barnburner with neither team holding more than a four-point lead. The TigerHawks had a chance to put the game away with a 26-25 lead, but the home team rallied to score the final three points of the match for a 28-26 win.

The heartbreaking loss did not break this band of TigerHawks as the team swept the remaining three games, 25-18, 25-14, and 25-18.

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Total team effort in 39-14 win

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-09-11 12:11

NFV compiled 475 yards of offense in Friday’s 39-14 win over Union. The big reason is the big boys up front. Here, Stryker Long (74) takes care of one Knight while Wyatt Streif (70) stops Union’s 335-pound nose tackle in his tracks. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

Total team effort in 39-14 win

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

NFV earned its first victory of the season, 39-14, over Union on Friday in LaPorte City. The TigerHawks controlled the action, earning new head coach Justin Heins his first W as a varsity coach, 

“It was very much a total team effort,” stated Heins at the Coach’s Roundtable Saturday morning at Bank 1st. 

The offense ground out 334 yards rushing while the passing attack netted another 141 yards. Meanwhile, the defense held Union to 83 yards in the air and minus 32 yards on the ground, which meant the Knights were held to 51 yards of total offense! The negative yardage came on four tackles for loss and three sacks.

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Jim and Barbara Jirak

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-09-11 12:06

Jim and Barbara Jirak

 

Jim and Barbara Jirak are celebrating their 70th Wedding Anniversary Sept. 14, 2019. The Little Turkey couple is blessed with five children, twenty-two grand children and thirty-four great-grandchildren.

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Shirley and Russell Lauer

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-09-11 12:03

Shirley and Russell Lauer

 

 

Shirley (Blue) and Russell Lauer will be celebration 59 years of marriage on September 11, 2019. They were united in marriage at the United Methodist Church in West Union in 1960.  

The family is having an anniversary celebration on September 14 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Good Samaritan Home in West Union. All are welcome to attend the celebration. 

For those wishing to send cards of Congratulations or Best Wishes, they may be mailed to:

Shirley and Russell Lauer

404 N Vine St.

West Union, IA 52175

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Knox Financial Services opening in West Union

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-09-11 09:51

Jason and Amber Knox are excited about the recent opening of Knox Financial Services, LLC at 309 Hwy. 150 N., West Union. They look forward to serving their West Union area clients at their new location, but will continue to divide their time between their two offices in Decorah ad West Union. (Megan Molseed photo)

 

Knox Financial Services opening in West Union

 

By Meagan Molseed
mmolseed@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

“We are very excited to be here in West Union,” smiled Jason Knox of Knox Financial Services of opening a new office right here in West Union.  “It’s been something that has been on our minds for some time and once we found this perfect space, we knew it was time to finally get it going!” 

Since 2016, Knox and his wife, Amber have been serving the area through their Decorah office, a business they are proud to keep expanding.

“Decorah is a good fit for our business, but obviously Amber and I have an interest in developing a presence here in West Union too,” said Knox.  “I’m excited to say we are officially open for business at the new offices!” 

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NFV Supt. announces he will retire after this year

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-09-11 09:40

Duane Willhite, NFV Superintendent

 

NFV Supt. announces he will retire after this year

 

By Meagan Molseed
mmolseed@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

North Fayette Valley Superintendent Duane Willhite announced at the School Board meeting Monday night, Sept. 9, that this would be his last year at the school.

Willhite said he would be retiring as of June 30, 2020. He has been with the NFV District for the last 10 years.

He was a teacher for 14 years and a school administrator for 25 years in six different school districts.

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