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Sep

Fayette County Freedom Rock unveiling Friday

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2020-09-16 09:25

Fayette County Freedom Rock unveiling Friday

 

 

By Megan Molseed
mmolseed@thefayettecountyunion.com

It has been over a year in the making, and this Friday, Fayette County’s Freedom Rock will be officially unveiled.  

The rock, which has been sitting in its spot along W. Water Street in Fayette arrived in northeast Iowa in April, 2019.  

Since its arrival, area community members have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of artist and Freedom Rock project founder, Bubba Sorenson to decorate the rock in a design unique to Fayette County.  

Inspired by the movie “Saving Private Ryan,” Sorenson began the project in an effort to recognize veterans in a unique fashion, painting each boulder throughout Iowa’s 99 counties himself.  It is important to Sorenson that each rock is to be unique and different, concentrating on what each county or area has that sets them apart. 

Last week, the talented artist braved the wet weather to paint the rock, an event that many have been excited to see.  The efforts will be unveiled during a 12:30 p.m. ceremony at 3015 Water St. in Fayette on Friday, September 18.  

Wed
16
Sep

End of an era, Heying Firms, Inc. auctions land parcels

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2020-09-16 09:19

After 80 years in business, Heying Firms, Inc. sold five parcels of land to local farmers last week.  Hertz Farm Management organized the auction, which was held last Thursday at the Event Center in West Union.  (Megan Molseed photo) 

 

End of an era, Heying Firms, Inc. auctions land parcels

 

By Megan Molseed
mmolseed@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

"Our family was very appreciative of the turnout for our auction last Thursday.  We were very happy the parcels that were offered all went to local farmers,” said Therese (Heying) Slack of last week’s land parcel sale of her family’s business Heying Firms, Inc.  “Of course, as all farming families know, it is a bittersweet moment to sell land that has been in the family for so many years, but the time had come.” 

Wed
09
Sep

No. 5 Warriors ground the Redhawks; now 2-0

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2020-09-09 15:38

Senior running back Zach Taylor powers through an attempted tackle by a pair of North Tama defenders during South Winn’s 33-6 road win Friday night. Taylor ended the night with 81 yards and a score. (Marie Conway photo)

 

No. 5 Warriors ground the Redhawks; now 2-0

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

Blocking was the key to South Winn’s 33-6 victory over North Tama on Friday night. The Warriors rushed for 268 yards and five touchdowns in the win, while holding the Redhawks to only 140 yards and one score on the ground.

“I’m very pleased with how we contolled the game on offense,” said coach Jason Ohrt after his team improved to 2-0. “Our running game was led by some great blocking up front by Calvin Knutson, Ethan Timp, Isaiah Ott, Lane Quandahl, and Collin Hageman.”

Ohrt also noted that his defense showed up in a big way, holding North Tama to only one score on the night.

Wed
09
Sep

Warrior volleyball drops three matches

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2020-09-09 15:28

Warrior volleyball drops three matches

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

The Warrior volleyball team competed in its first tournament of the season Saturday at New Hampton where it suffered three losses on the day. South Winn lost by scores of 2-0 matches against Saint Ansgar, Tripoli, and North Butler.

“Our team continues to embrace the challenge of playing good competition and looking within each game to see what improvement we have and can still be making,” said coach Alex Smith following the tournament. “Playing three matches allowed us to look at some different personnel on the floor and having a solid week of practice will prepare us well for our next varsity competition.”

Wed
09
Sep

Warriors run well in first XC action of 2020

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2020-09-09 15:23

Warriors run well in first XC action of 2020

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

After having their first two meets of the season canceled due to heat, the Warrior cross country teams were finally able to get their season started Thursday night in Charles City.

“Considering it was the first meet of the year, we had some outstanding performances,” said coach Scott Conway. “Several athletes began the year with their lifetime bests or near-lifetime bests. The way the athletes competed is what impressed me the most!”

Wed
09
Sep

Charles Ira

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2020-09-09 15:19

Charles Ira

 

Charles “Chuck” Clinton Ira, age 94, of Spillville, IA, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2020 at Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah.

A viewing was held from 10-11 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian burial with full military honors on Friday, September 4, 2020 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Spillville. Burial will be in the St. Wenceslaus Cemetery. Everyone attending is asked to wear a mask and practice social distancing. 

Wed
09
Sep

Debra Rae Larson

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2020-09-09 15:13

Debra Rae Larson

A celebration of Life will be held for Debra Rae Larson on Saturday, September 19, 2020 from 1-4 p.m. at the Cross Fire Church, 103 Franklin St., West Union, IA 52175.

We will be gathering to share some of our favorite memories, our stories, to laugh, to cry and remember a wonderful person who will be greatly missed. 

Please come and share your memories.

Wed
09
Sep

Library moves to next phase of reopening plan

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2020-09-09 15:10

Library moves to next phase of reopening plan

 

 

The Ossian Public Library has moved to the next phase of its reopening plan. The Ossian Public Library will be open during its regular hours of Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 2 until 5:30 p.m.; Wednesdays and Fridays from 2 until 7 p.m.; and Saturdays from 9 a.m. until noon.

The Library will continue to offer curbside service where patrons may call the library at 562-9461 to set up a time to pick up their materials. The library also currently has two computers available for use for 30 minutes at a time.

The library staff will continue to follow State-mandated guidelines to decrease the risk of viral spread. Library officials asks visitors to use hand sanitizer, wear a mask, follow social distancing guidelines, keep visits to 30-40 minutes, and return materials in the outside book drop.

 

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