October 2021

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13
Oct

Trunk or Treat this weekend in West Union

The excitement is mounting for Terry and Shari Lauer’s granddaughters (l - r) 2-year-old Ryleigh Lueder, 4-year-old Reagan Lueder and 2-year old Evelyn Boyer as they anticipate Halloween festivities that are about to begin this weekend. West Union kicks off its annual Trunk or Treat this Sunday, October 17 beginning at 2:00 p.m. on the courtyard square with games & JFK dancers. When the siren sounds at 3:00 p.m., the trunks will open for “treating” and children will have a spooktacular time! (LeAnn Larson photo)

 

Trunk or Treat this weekend in West Union

 

By Jack Swanson
jswanson@fayettecountynewspapers.com

 

Wed
06
Oct

SW XC runs at Crestwood Invite

SW XC runs at Crestwood Invite

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

The Warrior girls’ and boys’ cross country teams competed at the Crestwood Invitational on Saturday in Cresco. The South Winn girls took third, while the boys’ squad was fourth

Wed
06
Oct

SW drops tough game against Wapsie Valley

South Winn quarterback Nick Holien drops back for a pass behind the protection of offensive lineman Ethan Timp during recent Warrior football action. Holien went 3-5 for 98 yards and a touchdown in Friday night’s non-district loss to Wapsie Valley. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

SW drops tough game against Wapsie Valley

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

The Warriors had a rough outing Friday night as they fell to 2-4 on the season after a 35-6 loss to non-district opponent Wapsie Valley.

“We put ourselves in a tough spot with five turnovers on offense,” said coach Jason Ohrt following the loss. 

The rival Warriors of Wapsie Valley got up on South Winn in the first half and held a 14-0 lead at halftime. 

Wed
06
Oct

Warriors fall to two of top UIC teams

South Winn’s Avery Humpal returns an opponent’s serve during last week’s close bout with North Fayette Valley. The Warriors fell, 3-2, to the UIC-undefeated TigerHawks on Monday night (Sept. 27) in West Union. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

Warriors fall to two of top UIC teams

 

 

The Warrior girls continued to navigate through the conference portion of their schedule last week, taking on North Fayette Valley and Turkey Valley.

On Monday night, Sept. 27, South Winneshiek gave North Fayette Valley (4-0 in UIC play) all it bargained for as the Warriors pushed the match to five sets.

“We got momentum early with victories in the first two sets, but NFV stormed back in front of their home crowd to take the final three sets and secure a key conference win,” said coach Alex Smith.

South Winn won the first set, 25-23, and then earned another close win in the second set, 26-24.

Wed
06
Oct

NICC shows off benefits of simulation technology

Joe Keeling from Riceville High School develops his skills with the CDL Simulator at NICC’s Simulator Immersion event last week. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

NICC shows off benefits of simulation technology

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

Last week, Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) in Calmar hosted a Simulator Immersion event in an effort to encourage local high school students to enter in-demand, high-paying careers.

“This is something that we have been doing at different schools in our district over the last year,” said Wendy Mihm-Herold, vice-president of business and community solutions at NICC. “Last year, 470 students from 20 high schools participated in the JB Holland Construction Simulator.”

Wed
06
Oct

Irma Osmundson

Irma Osmundson

 

 

Irma Eileen Osmundson, 84, of West Union, Iowa died Sunday, September 26, 2021 in her home. She was born February 22, 1937 to Irvin and Evanna (Schweinefus) Anfinson at home in rural Ossian, Iowa. She graduated from Ossian High School in 1954. On September 14, 1958, Irma was united in marriage to Gordon Osmundson at Stavanger Lutheran Church, rural Ossian. They lived in the Ossian and West Union areas throughout their entire marriage, and three children were born to the couple. Gordon passed away on October 26, 2000.

Wed
06
Oct

West Central goes 2-0 in UIC volleyball play

West Central’s Abby Squires launches a serve during a recent home volleyball match. Last week, Squires helped lead the Blue Devils to a pair of wins as she combined for 19 kills in the two games. The wins improved the team to 3-1 in Upper Iowa Conference play. (photo courtesy of West Central Facebook page)

 

West Central goes 2-0 in UIC volleyball play

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

It was a good week for the West Central volleyball team as it improved to 7-9 on the season thanks to a pair of 3-0 wins over Kee and Postville.

The Blue Devils got the week started Tuesday night (Sept. 28) with a victory over Kee. West Central won by scores of 25-11, 25-5, and 25-14.

Wed
06
Oct

Blue Devils fall to Tripoli under Friday night lights

The West Central’s ground game has been very successful this season. One big reason has been the pay of the O-line, like this double team by Garrison Houge (left) and Seth Brehme during recent action. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

Blue Devils fall to Tripoli under Friday night lights

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

The West Central football team traveled to Tripoli on Friday night where it put it’s two-game winning streak on the line against the Panthers.

Tripoli struck first in the game on an interception return for a touchdown, but the Blue Devils fought back to score on a Nathan Dolf 1-yard touchdown run to make it 8-6.

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