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West Central graduation will be one for the history books

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2020-06-03 10:14

West Central graduation will be one for the history books

 

By Jack Swanson
jswanson@fayettecountynewspapers.com

 

 

 

“The most unique graduation ceremony West Central High School has ever had.”

That is the way Principal Matt Molumby described graduation day for the 2020 seniors when he announced that the school would be having an outdoor ceremony to honor the graduates.

“We have been busy planning a way to honor our seniors. West Central High School will provide an outdoor alternative commencement celebration on Friday, June 5, at 7 p.m. Each senior in the Class of 2020 will have the opportunity to participate in this most unique graduation West Central High School has ever had. The Commencement ceremony will take place in front of the school, in the area of the main entrance.

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Jim Ihde

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2020-06-03 10:09

Jim Ihde

 

James “Jim Bob” Ihde age 60 of Fredericksburg, IA, died Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at his home.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 6, 2020, at Hugeback - Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in Fredericksburg. Friends may greet the family from 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

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Florian Winter

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2020-06-03 10:05

Florian Winter

 

Florian Winter, age 87 of Waucoma, IA, died Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at his home.

A Public Graveside Service was held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 29, 2020, at St. Luke Catholic Cemetery, St. Lucas with Rev. Robert Gross officiating.  Hugeback Johnson Funeral Home and Crematory is entrusted with arrangements.  Online condolences may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com  

 
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Dorline Allbee

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2020-06-03 10:00

Dorline Allbee

 

Dorline Allbee returned to her heavenly father at age 98 on May 23, 2020, while in residence at Stoney Brook Village in West Union, Iowa. Dorline Marie (Kirchmann) Allbee, daughter of Hulda (Meyer) and Edward Kirchmann was born in Sumner, Iowa, on August 19, 1921.  She was baptized on September 4, 1921, and later confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sumner, Iowa.  She graduated from Sumner High School in May 1938.    She married Dale Allbee on October 26, 1940, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waterloo, Iowa.   The couple initially lived in Waterloo, Iowa, but moved to West Union after Dale returned home in 1946 following service in the navy during World War II.    The couple had two children – Judy and Alan.  

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Jun

Sidelined: Covic-19 influences Olson's decision to hang up umpire gear

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2020-06-03 09:57

Frank Olson has spent decades umpiring softball games, but has decided to hang up his gear for the 2020 season as a safety precaution.  Always on the go, Olson’s ump schedule consists of well over 100 games per season.  With COVID-19 still a concern, Olson he isn’t willing to risk the health of his community by traveling so far and interacting with so many people. Here, Olson explains his decision, while also tossing out some softball and baseball measurement facts on the North Fayette Valley field as TigerHawk catcher, Abby Reichter looks on. (Megan Molseed photo)

 

Sidelined: Covid-19 influences Olson's decision to hang up umpire gear

 

By Megan Molseed

mmolseed@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

 

For nearly five decades, Frank Olson has been a fixture on ball fields throughout the state of Iowa and beyond. 

From Mason City, to Davenport, to West Union, Olson has been a fixture as an umpire on the fields, officiating for hundreds of softball games each season.  

“It’s what I do each year,” grinned Olson, as he stood on the edge of the North Fayette Valley softball field.  “It’s not hyperbole when I say it becomes a way of life.” 

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Jun

Wolverton resigns from NFV

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2020-06-03 09:51

Todd Wolverton

 

Wolverton resigns from NFV

By Megan Molseed
mmolseed@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

North Fayette Valley high school principal Todd Wolverton announced this weekend that he is packing away his TigerHawk colors at the end of June. 

“What I told my staff was, ‘It’s just time,’” the longtime principal said of the decision.  

“I have been a principal for 23 years, and I have been coming to school for 53 years,” he continued with a chuckle.  “It’s time to move on to the next adventure.” 

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