Senior Grant Stolka lets it fly during recent NFV basketball action. The TigerHawk forward had 33 points and 35 rebounds in the team’s four games last week, which included three wins. (Zakary Kriener photo)

NFV boys win 3 straight after falling to Trojans

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

It was a tough start to the week for the North Fayette Valley boys’ basketball team as they dropped a hard-fought Upper Iowa Conference game to Turkey Valley. The TigerHawks rebounded nicely, however, winning their next three games over Oelwein, Central, and Morningstar Academy.

North Fayette Valley senior Abby Boehm works from the top position against her opening round matchup at the IWCOA Girls’ State Tournament over the weekend. The NFV 195-pounder earner runner-up honors on Saturday as she finished her year with a 12-4 record. (Joan Boleyn photo)

TigerHawk girls put three on podium

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

It was a successful weekend for the North Fayette Valley girls’ wrestling team, which earned a 13^th place finish at the Iowa Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association (IWCOA) State Tournament in Coralville.

Up against competitors from over 200 Iowa high schools, the TigerHawks were led by a trio of podium finishers, including Abby Boehm in second, Val Boleyn in fourth, and Regan Griffith in sixth.

The public is invited to the Gilbertson campground on Friday, January 29th  for a self-guided, one-mile illuminated walk along the Turkey River and woods.  Much of the path will be lighted for those who are looking for a well-lit stroll in the moonlight. 

A stroll in the moonlight at Gilbertson; Full Moon Outdoor walk this Friday

By Megan Molseed

mmolseed@thefayettecountyunion.com

“This will be the first event of its kind at Gilbertson and we are hopeful to hold more outdoor night walks in the future,” smiled Gilbertson Campground naturalist, Brian Gibbs of the upcoming Full Moon Outdoor walk along the Turkey River Friday evening.  

“I know we all get a little bit of cabin fever this time of the year,” Gibbs continued of the January 29 event.  “So I thought hosting a full moon walk that featured some bright colorful lights would be a good way to reenergize peoples spirits!” 

Gary Allan

Sara Evans opens for Gary Allan at the Fayette County Fair!

By Jack Swanson
jswanson@fayettecountynewspapers.com

It looks like a night of country is in store for Fayette County Fair fans this summer, when an evening filled with music will greet fairgoers in the grandstand on Saturday, July 24.

The Fair Board just announced that the headliner will be Gary Allan. Opening for Allan will be Sarah Evans and the Cory Farley Band will kick off the night of music starting at 6:30 p.m. Doors will open at 6 p.m.