December 2021

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Slow start to season for West Central boys

West Central junior Creighton Houge (11) goes up for the block against a South Winneshiek attacker during Friday night’s game against the Warriors. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

Slow start to season for West Central boys

 

By Kakary Kriener

zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

It was a tough start to the 2021-2022 season for the Blue Devil boys’ basketball team. West Central got its season tipped off last week with three contests; however, the blue and white fell in all three games.

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Dec

NFV bowlers get season underway

 

NFV bowlers get season underway

 

By Kakary Kriener

zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

The TigerHawk bowling team’s season is officially underway as the girls’ team is off to a 1-1 start and the boys are 0-2 in the early season.

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Dec

NFV girls wrestling claims 2 golds at Decorah

NFV girls wrestling claims 2 golds at Decorah

 

By Zakary Krienr

zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

The North Fayette Valley girls’ wrestling team got plenty of action last week, starting of the season Tuesday (Nov. 30) at the Central Girls’ Dual Tournament and then competing Friday at the Decorah Girls’ and JV tournament.

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NFV grapplers compete at CK Independence Invite

NFV grapplers compete at CK Independence Invite

 

By Zakary Kriener

zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

The TigerHawk wrestling team got it’s season going Friday and Saturday at the Cliff Keen Independence Invitational. The tournament, which is one of the biggest in-season tournaments in the area, featured 28 teams from Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin – including several top-3 ranked programs.

The TigerHawks were lead by four competitors in the top 12 of their weight classes. 

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Dec

TigerHawk girls back on track with pair of UIC wins

Senior Alyssa Bohr gathers the ball as she heads toward the paint in recent NFV basketball action. Bohr helped the TigerHawks grab a pair of UIC wins by contributing 15 points, seven assists, and five assists in two games. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

TigerHawk girls back on track with pair of UIC wins

 

 

By Zakary Kriener

zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

After dropping their season opener earlier this year, the NFV girls’ basketball team is back on track as the returning Upper Iowa Conference TigerHawks went a perfect two-for-two in UIC games.

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Dec

NFV boys start slow, but grab big UIC win over Postville

North Fayette Valley senior Ben Miller takes it hard to the hoop to pick up two of his team-high 14 points against Crestwood last week. Through three games this season, Miller leads the TigerHawks with 39 points. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

NFV boys start slow, but grab big UIC win over Postville

 

By Zakary Kriener

zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

The TigerHawk boys’ basketball season began last week and after a slow start to the campaign, the reigning UIC champion NFV team started to find it’s groove toward the end of the week.

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Dec

Al and Mary Amundson

Al and Mary Amundson

 

Al and Mary Amundson will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, December 11th. They were married in 1971 at West Clermont Lutheran Church, Clermont Iowa. Those wishing to help them celebrate may send cards and best wishes to the couple at 4902 Harding Rd. Clermont, IA 52135.

 
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Wilma Cline

Wilma Cline

 

 Since a 90th birthday is such an event, let’s fill Wilma Cline’s mailbox with birthday cards. If you would like to honor her birthday December 21 and join in the fun, send your greetings and memories to:

Wilma Cline

312 W. Elm Street,

West Union, IA 52175.

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Dec

Swenson have been sharing Christmas cards for over six decades

Grace Swenson sits near the Christmas tree in the family's sunroom. To her left is the family tree. Under the tree are advent gifts that were sent to Grace and LaVerne by their granddaughters. To her right is the table where she sits to write her cards.

 

Swensons have been sharing Christmas cards for over six decades

 

By Sharon Drahn

Contributing writer

 

The hustle and bustle of Christmas is once again upon us as the sights and sounds of the holiday season are evident everywhere. Trees and other brightly lit decor grace homes and businesses, churches are preparing for special services, children can hardly contain their anticipation for the arrival of Santa and Christmas music is heard on every street corner. 

One tradition, however, that many people no longer observe is the sending of Christmas greetings to family and friends. As postage costs have continued to increase, many people send their cards electronically through social media or not all. That, however, is not the case for Grace Swenson of rural Clermont, who has sent greetings for over six decades. As this Thursday, December 9, is National Christmas Card Day, it is only fitting to share Swenson’s passion of sharing the Christmas spirit, through the sending of cards, with friends and family both near and far.

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Dec

Messiah's 80th Year

This year’s “Messiah” soloists are (back, l-r) Craig Moss, Kimberly Pont, Isaiah Stansbery, Brandon Douglas, (middle) Susan Scott, Mallory Hanson, Keely Krambeer, Carol Jensen, Don Best, (front) Jon Thompson, Leslie and Doug Poppen. (Submitted photos)

 

'Messiah's'  80th year

 

 

By Jack Swanson

jswanson@fayettecountynewspapers.com

 

“This year's Messiah is dedicated to those whose voices are not joining ours tonight.  We look forward to the days when we can join our neighbor in song without hesitation, and to the time when we can sing again with those who have gone before us to the choirs of angels."

Those are the words of “Messiah” President Kassie Stansbery. 

Maybe it’s only fitting that those who are now gone are remembered this year since it will be the 80th anniversary for the musical production to be presented in West Union. This year’s concert will be Sunday, Dec. 12, at the West Union United Methodist Church at 7 p.m.

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