South Winn guard Cael Kuboushek strokes a three-pointer during last week’s matchup against Turkey Valley. The senior had six points in the game, but the Warriors couldn’t get into a groove as they suffered their first loss of the season. (Zakary Kriener photo)

SW boys defeat MFL/MM, drop 1st game to TV

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

The Warrior boys’ basketball team split its pair of Upper Iowa Conference games last week, earning a win over MFL/MarMac and taking its first loss of the season to Turkey Valley.

Winneshiek Public Health Nurse tells public to be patient

By Jack Swanson

jswanson@fayettecountynewspapers.com

“Winneshiek County Public Health and our health care partners are asking the community for your patience. There are no lists available to get on at our office or any of the medical clinics for the Covid-19 vaccine.”

That is the message that Winneshiek County Public Health Nurse Nancy Sacquitne issued this week following the approval of the Covid-19 vaccine by the FDA.

“Winneshiek County Public Health and other providers are tasked with following a prioritization schedule from the CDC and IDPH which currently only includes very front-line healthcare workers.  The vaccine will be distributed according to the schedule that is given to us,” she related.

Diane Shahan

Diane Shahan, 66 year old Woodward resident, passed from this life on December 11, 2020. 

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 18, 2020, at the First Assembly of God Church.  Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery with the Billings Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.  The family ask that attendees wear something made by Diane or something purple.  Mask will be required at the service.

Diane Lynn (Keding) Shahan was born on August 24, 1954 in Waterloo, Iowa; she was the daughter of Meryle Martin and Verdine Marie (Lau) Keding. 

Diane attended school in Fayette, Iowa graduating in 1972. 

Diane was blessed with three wonderful children, Jamie, JaNice, and Brandon.  She married the love of her life Eugene Shahan on July 11, 1990, they made their home in Woodward. 

Helen Ruroden

Helen Eleane Ruroden, 74, of Monona, Iowa died Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at the Guttenberg Hospital in Guttenberg, Iowa.  She was born January 24, 1946 to Lewis and Laura (Schnuelle) Ihde in Castalia, Iowa. She was baptized February 13, 1946 at Zion Lutheran Church in Castalia. Helen graduated from South Winneshiek High School in 1964.

Helen was united in marriage with Duane Ruroden on April 15, 1967. Two children were born to this union.  Helen was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother and will be remembered as a very kind person. Throughout the years, Helen worked at Wal-Mart and Prairie Industries in Prairie du Chien and at Monona Wire for over thirty years. She enjoyed spending time with her dog, Spud, doing word search, and having a diet Dr. Pepper and Cheese Puffs. Helen also loved to dance, listen to country music, enjoyed watching TV, especially Days of Our Lives, and going to the movies with Samantha.