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May

Fate of Winneshiek County Fair still up in the air

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2020-05-20 12:51

Fate of Winneshiek County Fair still up in the air

By Jack Swanson
jswanson@fayettecountynewspapers.com

The Winneshiek County Fair Board met Monday night, May 11, for their regular monthly meeting. One of the topics was the 2020 Fair.

Fair Board member DeAnn Christopher reported there were a lot of questions and concerns “that go far beyond the scope of our usual business. We as a Board are taking these questions very serious for our community.”

Will it be held, if it is held, in what capacity, were some of the questions that came up.

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May

South Winneshiek Class of 2020

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2020-05-20 12:47

The South Winneshiek Class of 2020 stands together (within social distancing guidelines) during its commencement ceremony on Sunday afternoon in Calmar. (Zak Kriener photo)

 

South Winneshiek Class of 2020

 

 

 

 

Wed
20
May

Ossian Legion to observe Memorial Day at cemeteries

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2020-05-20 12:42

Ossian Legion to observe Memorial Day at cemeteries

 

Because of health concerns related to the COVID-19 virus, the traditional Memorial Day program and parade are cancelled. 

There will be some activities taking place however.

All veterans are invited to a breakfast starting at 6:30 a.m., at the Ossian Community Center.

All veterans and community members are invited to join the Legion as they hold honors at the cemeteries. Those attending are being advised to observe social distancing.

The cemetery schedule will be as follows:

Bethany Lutheran – 7:45 a.m.

First Lutheran – 8 a.m.

Stavanger Lutheran – 8:15 a.m.

Silver Springs (honoring those lost at sea) – 8:30 a.m.

Hillside Cemetery – 8:45 a.m.

Bloomfield – 9 a.m.

Castalia Veterans Memorial – 9:30 a.m.

Pleasant View – 9:30 a.m.

Centennial – 9:45 a.m.

St. Francis De Sales – 10 a.m.

Wed
20
May

Memorial Day services cancelled, changed due to COVID-19

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2020-05-20 12:40

Memorial Day services cancelled, changed due to COVID-19

 

By Jack Swanson
jswanson@fayettecountynewspapers.com

 

Area Memorial Day services have either been cancelled all together or modified considerably in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The following is a list of what type of ceremonies, if  any, are going to take place throughout the area.

West Union

American Legion Post 15 in West Union will be doing a different Memorial Day observance due to the corona virus.  There will only be one observance at the Fayette County Veterans Memorial at the intersection of Highways 18 and 150 in West Union. 

Wed
20
May

Montauk won't open this weekend

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2020-05-20 12:35

Montauk Historic Site

 

Montauk won't open this weekend

By Jack Swanson
jswanson@fayettecountynewspapers.com

 

The Montauk Historical Site in Clermont traditionally opens for the season on Memorial Day weekend. This year, due to the COVID – 19 situation, that won’t be happening.

Site Coordinator Hannah Frederich said she’s waiting to hear what Gov. Kim Reynolds decides on for a date to open the State’s historical sites. She doesn’t expect that to be anytime sooner than May 27. That’s the date that had been projected earlier for opening.

Wed
20
May

Crew chief has a 46-year history with EMS

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2020-05-20 12:29

Jerry Anderson has been an EMT with the Clermont Ambulance for 46 years. Anderson say’s it’s the feeling that he’s helping people that inspires him. (Submitted photo)

 

Crew chief has a 46-year history with EMS

 

By Jack Swanson
jswanson@fayettecountynewspapers.com

 

May 17-23, 2020, is the 46th annual National EMS Week. In 1974, President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week to celebrate EMS practitioners and the important work they do in our nation's communities. This week was designated to honor the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services of medicine's "front line."

One of those people working on the “front line” is Jerry Anderson.

Jerry Anderson has  been an EMT with the Clermont Ambulance for 46 years.

Jerry’s start in the EMT field wasn’t something that he had planned on or even thought that much about prior to  getting involved.

Wed
20
May

Upper Iowa distributing $2.2 million CARES funding to students

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2020-05-20 12:25

 

Upper Iowa distributing $2.2 million CARES funding to students

 

Recognizing that many of its students could be facing financial setbacks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Upper Iowa University (UIU) reports that it is doing everything in its power to provide support and assistance to those students in need.

UIU will receive approximately $2.2 million as part of the federal government's CARES ACT, all of which will be distributed to its students. A large portion of these federal emergency relief funds will be awarded to students who were moved from a face-to-face classroom course to an online course format and who have experienced hardship due to the pandemic.

Wed
20
May

West Central sets graduation June 5 for virtual and in-person

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2020-05-20 12:21

Emma Tan is valedictorian of the West Central Class of 2020.

 

West Central sets graduation June 5 for virutal and in-person 

 

 

By MIRA SCHMITT-CASH reporter@oelweindailyregister.com

Commencement for the West Central Class of 2020 has been moved back from May 15 to Friday, June 5, with rain dates of June 6 and 7, Principal Matthew Molumby announced in a letter to seniors and parents dated Tuesday, May 12 and released on Wednesday.

“I asked parents and students to share their perspectives, and I have received many thoughtful replies and conversations,” Molumby wrote. “West Central intends to ensure that both a virtual commencement and in-person ceremony offer you and your loved ones the best graduation experience that we can provide during this time of upheaval. The event we have planned will allow us to honor your extraordinary academic and extracurricular experiences that have brought you to this point.”

Diplomas will be conferred at 7 p.m. Friday, June 5. They will be dated May 15, 2020, the date of the originally intended graduation.

Wed
20
May

Eunice Nading

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2020-05-20 12:13

Eunice Nading

 

Eunice J. Nading, 102, of West Union, Iowa died peacefully in her home with family by her side on Sunday, May IO, 2020. Eunice, the daughter of Arthur and Hilda (Lemke) Staack, was born on June 17, 1917 in Guttenberg, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Clayton Center, Iowa. At the age of 2 years, Eunice moved with her parents to a farm near Clayton Center, where she was raised in a German community and attended Denmark Country School. During her childhood, Eunice spoke only German in her Clayton Center home and in church.

Wed
20
May

Elaine Bodensteiner

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2020-05-20 12:07

Elaine Bodensteiner

 

Elaine M. Bodensteiner, age 85 of St. Lucas, IA died on Mother’s Day, May 10th, 2020 at the Barthell Eastern Star Nursing Home in Decorah, IA from complications of a stroke suffered on July 21st, 2017.

A private family wake and burial service will be held on Friday, May 15th, 2020 with internment at St. Luke’s Cemetery, St. Lucas Iowa.

Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions a memorial mass and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Hugeback Johnson Funeral Home and Crematory is entrusted with arrangements.  Please leave online condolences for the Bodensteiner family at hugebackfuneralhome.com

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