November 2019

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Bertha Olson

Bertha Olson

 

Bertha Jane Olson, 92, of Clermont, Iowa died Monday, November 4, 2019 at Allen Hospital, Waterloo, Iowa. She was born March 14, 1927 to Elliott and Olivia (Olson) Olson on a farm near Clermont, Iowa.

 

Bertha graduated from Clermont High School in 1944 as class valedictorian. She attended business college in Davenport, Iowa.

 

Bertha was married to C. Franklin Olson on November 3, 1946 in the West Clermont Lutheran Church. They had three sons, Craig, Rodney and Scott.  Bertha and Frank were married for nearly 56 years.  While raising their family, they lived in Waterloo and Altoona, Iowa. Bertha worked as a stay-at-home mom and held positions at AMF Bowling Company and Townsend Engineering in Des Moines. Following their retirement in 1986, they moved to Clermont. 

 

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Elaine and Linus Holthaus

Elaine and Linus Holthaus

 

An Open House and Dance is being held at the Wildwoods Event Center in Ossian on November 16, 2019 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. celebrating the 40thwedding anniversary of Linus and Elaine Holthaus of Ossian. 

Linus Holthaus and Elaine (Lansing) Holthaus were married on November 17, 1979 at Holy Name Catholic Church in West Union by Father Eugene Wiemer. The Open House event is being hosted by their children Stacy and John (Drew) McRae and family of Jesup, Sarah and Jeramy (Jerry) McGee and family of Cresco, Scott and Amanda Holthaus and family of Decorah, Chelsea Holthaus of Decorah, Daniel Holthaus of Iowa City and Marissa and Keegan Miller and family of Hawaii. 

The couple requests no gifts. 

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Howard Wurster

Howard Wurster

 

Howard Wurster, former long time resident of Elgin, will celebrate his 90th birthday on November 26, 2019. Cards may be sent to Howard Wurster, 406 Valley Drive, Decorah, Iowa, 52101.

 
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Keller promises progress following election win

Kelly promises progress following election win

 

By Jack Swanson
jswanson@fayettecountynewspapers.com

 

Adam Keller regained the mayor’s seat in a commanding manner tallying a total of 326 votes in his win, Tuesday, Nov. 5, in the West Union City election, according to unofficial results.

Keller’s opponent, Lester Hope, had 47 votes.

“Thanks to everyone who voted for me. I see some positive years coming for West Union. We’ll see some changes around that will be even more positive than in the past few years. We’ve seen some good things but it’s just the tip of the iceberg. We will be very progressive and think about not only what we want to do tomorrow, but what needs to be done three, five, 10 years down road. We need to start things now that will have an impact on those things in the future,” Keller said, reacting to his election win.

In the three-way race for the At-large Council seat, incumbent Kennon Gumm came out on top with 192 votes, followed by Linda Croal with 126 and Ann Hutchens with 57. He will served another term of office.

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'Snow Place' like WU for holiday promotions!

Come shop West Union and discover why there is “Snow Place” like West Union during the annual Holiday Punch Card Promotion.  A variety of business such as (clockwise from bottom left) Deb Theis of Moonlight Stitching Studio & Sisters Retreat, LeAnn Larson of the Fayette County Union, Kelsey Exum of Norby’s Farm Fleet, and Ron Saboe of Saboe Jewelry, will be hosting the punch card promo where area shoppers can win a variety of prizes such as gift certificates and West Union Scrip Money. (Megan Molseed photo) 

 

'Snow Place' like WU for holiday promotions!

 

By Megan Molseed
mmolseed@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

There is “Snow Place” like West Union this holiday season as area businesses join in West Union’s annual Holiday Punch Card Promotion!

Area shoppers are invited to enjoy the festive winter weather as they step out to do a little shopping throughout the northeast Iowa town promoting small business for some great deals and great prizes! 

This year’s “Snow Place Like West Union” punch cards can be picked up and used at the following West Union businesses: 

Old Mill Floral, Loomis Plumbing and Heating, NuCara Pharmacy, Saboe Jewelry, Tap’t Out Stein-N-Dine, All-Stop, Moonlight Stitching Studio & Sisters Retreat, China Kitchen, West Union Hardware, Euphoria, Tindell Shoes, BP Express, Dessel-Roach Furniture and Floors, Fayette County Union, NAPA Auto Parts, Gus & Tony’s Town House, Apheas, Vintage on Vine, West Union Motors, WU Power Products, McJ’s, Sims TV & Electronics, Spahn & Rose, Norby’s Farm Fleet, Unionland Feed & Food Mart.  

Additional sponsor for the holiday promotion is Moss Service Center. 

Each time you shop at one of these local businesses, present you punch card at check out. When your punch card is full, turn it in at any of these businesses and pick up a new card.

A weekly drawing will be held each Monday, beginning November 18 for prizes offering a variety of area gift certificates valued at $25 or more and West Union Script Money.  The final drawing will be held on Monday, Dec. 23.  Winner’s will published in each week’s Fayette County Union.  Prizes can be claimed at the Chamber office in downtown West Union.

 

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LP shortage due to delivery, not supply

Shawn Alber, a certified propane specialist with AgVantage FS, fills a liquid propane tank on Monday afternoon in Fayette County. Much of the Midwest is experiencing difficulties with trying to keep farmers stocked with LP as a mixture of factors have contributed to a heavy-use fall that has depleted many supplies. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

LP shortage due to delivery, not supply

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

For many crop farmers throughout the Midwest, it has been a challenging year. A late planting season now mixed with colder-than-normal temperatures and snowfall throughout the fall has resulted in high-moisture corn for many. Because of the spotty weather, the majority of the region was forced to begin harvesting season at a similar time, which has created a new problem – an inability to keep farmers stocked with liquid propane (LP).

“First of all, there is not a shortage of LP – there is plenty of propane in the region,” said Shawn Alber, a certified propane specialist with AgVantage FS. “We are experiencing rather a transportation or infrastructure issue.”

Northeast Iowa farmers, along with those from all throughout the Midwest, have been greatly affected by the inability to maintain an LP stockpile, as it is the primary fuel source to dry corn in their bins.

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