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Dec

The 79th annual Messiah to go live on Zoom!

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2020-12-09 09:25

For the 79thannual Messiah longtime conductor, Doug Poppen (left) will be performing his duties while his chorus will be online via Zoom.  Lynn Isvik (right)  will be helping put together the technology to make it all possible.  (Megan Molseed photo) 

 

The 79th annual Messiah to go live on Zoom!

 

By Megan Molseed
mmolseed@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

When the West Union Messiah’s pre-planning committee came together over the summer to discuss this year’s annual Messiah performance, they were facing some very unique challenges.

For 79 years, the West Union community’s Messiah performance has been an area favorite.  Since it’s development in 1941, the annual event has been known to cancel only one time – during World War II. 

“One year we did have to change the time of the performance because of a snow storm, but aside from that, it has only been canceled the one time,” said Doug Poppen who has been directing the beloved area event since 1986. 

“This is why it was crucial to us to make sure we continue with some kind of a performance this year.  We felt that it was important we do something, whatever that something could be,” Poppen explained.  

Wed
02
Dec

Warrior girls fall in basketball opener

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2020-12-02 10:19

 

 

Warrior girls fall in basketball opener

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

It was a valiant effort for the Warrior girls Tuesday night (Nov. 24) as they tipped off their 2020-2021 season on the road against Clayton Ridge, but the team fell to the Eagles in the end.

“The girls showed no quit!,” said coach Justin Izer after the 47-31 loss. “They kept fighting all the way through until the end.”

Wed
02
Dec

Joseph Hackman

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2020-12-02 10:16

Joseph Hackman

 

Joseph Hackman, age 95, of Fort Atkinson, IA, died on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Wellington Place in Decorah, IA. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 1, 2020 in the St. John’s Catholic Church, Fort Atkinson, Iowa.

Interment was in the St. John’s Catholic Cemetery

Fort Atkinson, Iowa.

Schluter – Balik Funeral Home, Chekal Chapel, were in charge of the arrangements.

Joseph Chris Hackman was born on August 15, 1925 on the family farm half way between Fort Atkinson and St. Lucas to Joseph and Theresa (Schmitt) Hackman. He attended St. Luke’s Catholic School in St. Lucas through the 8th grade. He then started farming with his father. On Tuesday, 

 

October 28, 1952 he married his “Sweetie” Agnes Elsbernd at St. Marys’ Catholic Church in Festina, IA. To this union they were blessed with eight children.

Wed
02
Dec

Christmas around Calmar this week

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2020-12-02 10:13

Christmas Around Calmar this week

Santa and his helpers will be hitting the streets of Calmar on Thursday as Christmas Around Calmar will be held throughout the town.

Beginning at 6 p.m., Mr. Claus will begin making his way around the community before he heads back to the North Pole to get ready for Christmas.

The Calmar Community Club is also sponsoring a Christmas decorating contest for Calmar residents. Prizes of $300, $200, and $100 will be given out. Residents are encouraged to decorate inside and out to show off their holiday spirit!

 
Wed
02
Dec

WMC anticipates spike in COVID-19 cases

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2020-12-02 10:08

 

WMC anticipates spike in COVID-19 cases

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah is doing what is necessary to make sure it is ready for a potential spike in COVID-19 cases in the coming weeks.

“It is anticipated there will be a spike in cases around the second week of December due to the number of people that decided to travel and be with non-household loved ones during the Thanksgiving holiday,” said Lisa Radtke, chief administrative officer at Winneshiek Medical Center.

WMC is the second largest Critical Access Hospital in the state of Iowa as it proved 25 beds in the facility. With five of the beds primarily reserved for Obsterical patients, the hospital currently (as of Nov. 25) has approximately ¼ of its beds being occupied by COVID-19 patients.

Wed
02
Dec

David Solheim

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2020-12-02 10:02

David Solheim

 

 

David Everald Solheim, 75, of Clermont, Iowa passed away Monday, November 23, 2020 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Health in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He was the first child of George and Luella (Osterhus) Solheim, born in Decorah, Iowa. on February 3, 1945.  He grew up on the family farm in Castalia and David graduated from North  High School of West Union in 1962.

On April 3, 1965, Dave was united in marriage with the woman of his dreams, Linda Krueger, whom he met nine months prior. Four children were born to this union. Together with his wife, he taught them how to ride bikes, build relationships that last, select reliable woodworking & power tools and to always keep things in perspective.  His love for family was only outshined by his tremendous, unshakable faith that carried him through the good times and the inevitable bad.  

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