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Wed
11
Sep

Some opposition flairs up at meeting explaining $5 million bond for road repair

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

Some opposition flairs up at meeting explaining $5 million bond for road repair

 

By Jack Swanson
jswanson@fayettecountynewspapers.com

 

There was only a handful of people who attended a special presentation by Fayette County explaining why the board of supervisors and the county engineer believe a $5 million bond is needed for future road repairs, but one of those people objected strongly to the plan.

The informational meeting was held at the Opera House in Fayette Thursday night, Sept. 5. The Supervisors and Engineer Joel Fantz gave a presentation that included a handout sheet with photos of road conditions and several graphs and tables outlining where tax dollars are going to today and how they have been spent in the past. 

Some of the information showed projected tax rates if the $5 million bond would be approved.

“Why do you want to borrow money and have to pay interest,” asked Tim O’Brien or rural Fayette, suggesting that taxes be increased to pay for the road repairs instead of borrowing the money.

“We can’t raise taxes that much that fast,” replied Fantz

Wed
04
Sep

Warrior netters open season at Hudson

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-09-04 16:52

 

Warrior netters open season at Hudson

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

The South Winneshiek volleyball team got its 2019 campaign started last week, but it didn’t go quite as hoped.

“We lost nearly an entire roster from last year and have been working to find the right fit for everyone on the court in a way that best fits our needs as a team,” said coach Glenna Munuswamy after losing to both Dunkerton and Hudson on Thursday. “While the scores don’t show a successful night, there were many great things that we saw and also things we could identify as areas that need work.”

Wed
04
Sep

Warriors run at Ed-Co Invite

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-09-04 16:41

Jamison Meyer runs hard during South Winn’s first cross country meet of the season, held last week at Woods Edge Golf Course in Edgewood. The junior runner placed fourth overall with a time of 18:46, helping the Warrior boys take first place in the varsity race. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

Warriors run at Ed-Co Invite

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

The South Winneshiek boys’ and girls’ cross country teams got their seasons started Tuesday, Aug. 27, at the 6th annual Ed-Co Invitational.

The Warrior boys rung in the new school year with a big win as the team scored an impressive 33 points in the race.

With three of the top four finishers wearing South Winn red, the team won by a significant margin over runner up Jesup (62). Starmont (77) placed third, followed by North Fayette Valley (93) in fourth and Sumner-Fredericksburg (121) in fifth.

Wed
04
Sep

Warriors stumble against Bulldogs

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-09-04 16:35

South Winn junior Cael Kuboushek (2) heads up field as teammate Collin Wiltgen looks to make a block during Friday night’s season opener against MFL/MarMac. Kuboushek finished the game with a team-high 79 receiving yards. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

Warriors stumble against Bulldogs

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

The South Winn football team kicked off its 2019 season on Friday night as the Warriors took on the MFL/MarMac Bulldogs on the road. The game started well for South Winn, but the Bulldogs answered in a big way as the Warriors fell, 44-28.

“We came out with a balanced offensive attack that played well enough to win the game,” said coach Jason Ohrt after the tough loss. “Defensively, we struggled to consistently recognize MFL/s blocking schemes and there were too many missed tackles.”

The Warriors received the game opening kickoff and ensued to drive the length of the field and capitalized with a 1-yard rushing touchdown to take a 6-0 lead.

Wed
04
Sep

Edna Huinker

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-09-04 16:30

Edna Huinker

 

Edna Ann Huinker, 99, of Ossian, Iowa died peacefully Sunday, August 25, 2019 at Ossian Senior Hospice in Ossian, Iowa. Edna the daughter of Bernard and Susie (Weber) Brincks was born on January 31, 1920 in Ossian, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Francis de Sales in Ossian, Iowa. Before marriage Edna spent several years as a nanny in Chicago, Illinois.

Edna was united in marriage with Charles Gerhardt Huinker on April 4, 1945 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Ossian, Iowa. To this union seven children were born, Janet, Judy, Nancy, Larry, Sherry, Debbie and Joey. Together they farmed east of Ossian for thirty-four years before moving to Ossian in 1983. Edna loved her flowers and gardens. She tended a large vegetable garden and did lots of canning and freezing. Edna enjoyed sewing a variety of things,even a baptismal gown for the first grandchild of which approximately forty were baptized in.

Wed
04
Sep

Dirndl Benzing

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-09-04 16:23

Dirinda Benzing

 

Dirinda Benzing, age 73, of Ossian, IA, died on Thursday, August 22, 2019, at her home in Ossian, IA.

 

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 31, 2019, at the Ossian Lutheran Church, 305 Jessie Street, Ossian, IA, with Rev. David Lenth presiding.  Burial was in the Hillside Cemetery, Ossian, IA.

Visitation was from 4-7 p.m., on Friday, August 30, 2019, at the Ossian Lutheran Church, 305 Jessie Street, Ossian, IA, and also after 10 a.m., at the church on Saturday morning.  The Schluter-Balik Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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