You are here

Home › Archives ›

January 2021

Wed
20
Jan

Elgin Public Library re-opens for growing options

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2021-01-20 09:44

Elgin Public Library re-opens for browing options

 

The Elgin Public Library is now open for patrons to browse and check-out materials during regular business hours. 

In order to safely re-open the doors to the community, library visitors are asked to use the park-side foyer door upon entering and exiting.  Visitors are asked to use hand-sanitizer when entering, and all visitors are asked to wear a mask while in the building.  An adult must accompany children under the age of 12.  

A 30-minute time limit to each visit will be enforced, however, those hoping to have more time utilizing the library’s free-wifi can contact library director, Lisa Leuck to schedule an appointment.  The library will have two computer stations open, this will help aid in social distancing.  

The Elgin Public Library will also continue to offer their easy-pick-up service through the foyer for those still looking to borrow materials contact free.   

 

Wed
20
Jan

West Union assisted living centers get first round of vaccine

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2021-01-20 09:42

Copper Creek Senior Living Administrator Matthew Marsala encouraged everyone’s participation in getting the Covid-19 vaccination recently.

 

West Union assisted living centers get first round of vaccine

 

By Jack Swanson
jswanson@fayettecountynewspapers.com

 

The two assisted living homes in West Union got the first rounds of the Covid-19 vaccinations last week.

At Stoney Brook Village, the vaccinations were given Saturday, Jan. 16. According to Administrator Kathryn Moser, the majority of residents and staff received the vaccine.

Wed
20
Jan

Capital improvement project in the works at WU Recreation Complex

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2021-01-20 09:37

It’s snow covered now, but as soon as spring arrives the West Union Recreation Complex will spring to life with lots of activities going on. Recreation Foundation President Norm Einck recently announced a new improvement project in the works that will include paved trails going up both sides of the main entrance, along with extra parking. (Jack Swanson photo)

 

Capital improvement project in the works at WU Recreation Complex

 

By Jack Swanson
jswanson@fayettecountynewspapers.com

 

“All access to all facilities.”

That is the push behind the new project that the West Union Recreation Foundation is about to embark on.

Wed
13
Jan

Warrior girls struggle in return to court

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2021-01-13 12:02

South Winn’s Anna Dietzenbach fires a pass to an open teammate during last week’s home basketball action. The young Warrior girls’ team fell to 1-10 on the season and will return to their home court Friday night against West Central. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

Warrior girls struggle in return to court

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

The South Winn girls’ basketball team fell to 1-10 on the season last week after taking three losses, including UIC matchups against Kee and Clayton Ridge as well as against non-conference foe Decorah.

Wed
13
Jan

Warriors go 4-0 at UIC Duals

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2021-01-13 11:59

Warrior senior Zach Taylor (second from left) joined the 100-win club at South Winn last week as he recorded two wins via fall at the UIC Dual Tournament on Thursday. Taylor is joined by South Winn coaches (l-r) Jason Schmelzer, Jacob Elsbernd, and Ethan Adams. (submitted photo)

 

Warriors go 4-0 at UIC Duals

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

The Warrior wrestling team was back on the mats Thursday afternoon as it went 4-0 at the Upper Iowa Conference Dual Tournament at Riceville.

South Winn opened the night with a dominant, 72-6, win over Clayton Ridge. The Warriors earned win No. 2 of the day in a tight, 42-34 win over North Fayette Valley before downing Postville, 45-36.

Wed
13
Jan

SW boys add a pair of UIC wins

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2021-01-13 11:54

Sophomore Keagen Streeter lays it in over a pair of Clayton Ridge defenders during one of South Winn’s two Upper Iowa Conference wins last week. The team remains tied for second in the UIC standings with a 6-2 record. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

SW boys add a pair of UIC wins

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

The South Winn boys were back in action last week, going 2-1 with a pair of close Upper Iowa Conference wins over Kee and Clayton Ridge.

Kee

The team returned to the court on Tuesday night, Jan. 5, as the Kee Hawks came to Calmar for a UIC battle.

“It’s always a good feeling to kick off the new year with a win,” said coach Blake Moen, who’s Warriors won by a score of 46-36. “I am proud of our guys for continuing to work hard as the game went along. We took the lead in the third and never looked back.

Wed
13
Jan

Six area fire departments respond to rural blaze

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2021-01-13 11:49

The Decorah Fire Department’s aerial truck was one of many area emergency response resources utilized at a house fire on Tuesday, Jan. 5, in rural Winneshiek County. The Calmar Fire Department got the initial call at approximately 2:30 p.m. that day and was soon after joined by the Fort Atkinson, Ossian, Decorah, West Union, and St. Lucas fire departments. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

Six area fire departments respond to rural blaze

 

 

A total of six area fire departments responded to a house fire on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 5, in rural Festina.

According to Sean Snyder, Winneshiek County Emergency Management coordinator, the initial call was paged to the Calmar Fire Department at approximately 2:30 p.m. The Ossian, Fort Atkinson, and Decorah departments were paged shortly after with the West Union and St. Lucas departments being called in later for manpower and to help provide water on the scene.

Wed
13
Jan

SW E/MS to return to five-day schedule

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2021-01-13 11:36

The South Winneshiek school board appointed Craig Nuezil as the newest member of the board during Monday evening’s meeting in Ossian. Nuezil fills a vacancy left by Corey Meyer, who resigned from the board due to a conflict of interest. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

SW E/MS to return to five-day schedule

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

The South Winneshiek school board met Monday evening in Ossian with discussions highlighted by the district’s Return to Learn plan.

After hearing from concerned parents of students within the district, superintendent Kris Einck made a recommendation for elementary/middle school students to return to spending five days per week in the classroom. Under the district’s previous plan, students were only in the classroom Mondays through Thursdays.

Einck noted that the governor’s decision to allow full capacity at sporting events, along with South Winn’s mitigation strategies to reduce the spread of COVID-19 gave him confidence that students would not be at risk by spending an additional day in the classroom. He also noted that he understands that having Fridays off has been a tax on families as they have had to find alternative daycare.

Pages

Comment Here