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65th wedding anniversary

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65th wedding anniversary

Reuben and Mary Steffens of Clermont will observe their 65th wedding anniversary on Thursday, Aug. 1. A family celebration is planned for a later date.

Anniversary greetings may be sent to Reuben and Mary at 210 Carlton St., Clermont, IA 52135.

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Jul

2nd Annual WU & Brew golf/run Aug 17

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2nd Annual WU & Brew golf/run Aug 17

 

The Second Annual WU & Brew to benefit North Fayette Valley Dollars for Scholars will be held Saturday, Aug. 17. 

There are two possible ways for interested athletes to participate: a 5K run or a golf tournament.

The 5K run will start and finish at the West Union Country Club. 

The cost is $25. Interested runners may register at Anytime Fitness or the West Union Country Club; those registering by Aug. 1 will receive an event T-shirt. Registration on race day will be 6:15-6:45 a.m. with the race starting at 7 a.m.

The golf tourney will be a four-person, best-shot, 8”-cup format, with registration available at Anytime Fitness or the West Union Country Club. There will be a shotgun start at 10 a.m. The cost is $120 per team with a $25 cart fee, if needed.  Costs include event T-shirt (guaranteed shirt if registered by Aug. 1). 

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Brooks McKowen to head UIU men’s BB

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Brooks McKowen to head UIU men’s BB

 

By Jerry Wadian
Sports Editor
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

Last week Upper Iowa University announced that head men’s basketball coach Brian Dolan had resigned to go to NSIC rival Wayne State.

Tuesday, July 30, the university announced it has hired former NSIC rival SW Minnesota State assistant coach Brooks McKowen as the new head coach.

McKowen is the son of Wapsie Valley athletic director and boys’ basketball coach Marty McKowen. 

Brooks is the all-time leading scorer in Iowa boy’s basketball history with 2831 points in 2000-2003. The runner-up is Cary Cochran of Tri Center (Neola) with 2650.

Local basketball fans may remember that McKowen set the all-time record in West Union on a little put-back in Wapsie Valley’s game against North Fayette.

Wed
31
Jul

A Hot Day 5K - Fayette County Fair

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Danny Halva of West Union ran a 17:51 to finish first in the Hot Day 5K Road Race at the Fayette County Fair on Wednesday, July 24. Kendra Nolan of Strawberry Point was the top female finisher with a time of 20:53. Additional road race and other fair photos will be featured in next week’s special fair issue. (Mike Van Sickle photo)

 

 

 

 

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31
Jul

Trail of concerns found in Iowa code

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CUTLINE: Blazek Corporation workers continue working on the recreational trail being constructed between Fayette and Volga River Recreation Area. The contractors are pictured on a portion of the $1.1 million project along Jade Road just north of Fayette. (Mike Van Sickle photo)

 

  

 

 

 

Trail of concerns found in Iowa code

By Mike Van Sickle
Union editor
mvansickle@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

A retired district judge addressed the Fayette County Supervisors on Monday in regard to the county’s ongoing recreational trail construction projects.

Former First District Judge James Beeghley of rural Fayette said he was prompted to talk with the local officials after reading Supervisor Jeanine Tellin’s “From the Chairman’s Desk” column that was published in The Union’s July 17 issue.

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31
Jul

159th Clayton County Fair now open

Submitted by admin on Wed, 2013-07-31 12:05

 

159th Clayton County Fair now open

 

Don't miss out on the 158th Annual Clayton County Fair which began yesterday (Tuesday, July 30). This year's fair will provide all the summer fun that fairgoers are used to, plus a lineup of great entertainment and activities. 

Today (Wednesday) kicks off bright and early with the 9 a.m. Horse Show. The Free Beef Meal will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m.  with the flag-raising and Fair Queen pageant beginning at 6:30 p.m. The 4-H Style Show and Share the Fun Show close out the night at 7 p.m. 

Activities on Thursday include the 12:30 p.m. Rabbit Show, 1:30 p.m. Dog Show, and Open Class Foods Department Bake Sale at 3 p.m. The carnival opens at 6 p.m. Thursday, with the main event of Confederate Railroad performing at 7 p.m. in the grandstands. 

A teen dance will end the evening from 10 p.m. to midnight Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. 

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31
Jul

The ghostly dragon’s teeth of Halong Bay

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Jul

Forty years gives cause for celebration

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CUTLINE: Group inside photo: (l to r) Randy Harrison, Roger Post, Jerry Duncklee, Joyce Duncklee, and Dotty Rosenbum have all worked together over the years to make Fayette Lumber Co., Inc. a success.

 

 

 

Forty years gives cause for celebration

Brian Smith
Contributing Writer
bsmith@fayettepublishing.com

 

The year was 1973. Richard Nixon was president, a ceasefire was signed in Vietnam, and the Oakland A’s were in the midst of winning three straight World Series championships. Closer to home, Jerry Duncklee of Fayette was presented with a business opportunity that was too good to pass up, and he decided to take advantage of it.

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Jul

Clayton County to crown Fair Queen Wednesday

Submitted by admin on Wed, 2013-07-31 11:39

 

Clayton County to crown Fair Queen Wednesday

 

 

 

Five young ladies will vie for the title of Clayton County Fair Queen. The coronation will take place at 6:30 p.m. tonight (Wednesday, July 31) during opening ceremonies of the 159th Annual Clayton County Fair. 

Those vying for this year's crown include the following:

Darci Eberhardt is the 16-year-old daughter of Louie and Theresa Eberhardt of Elkader. This fall she will be a junior at Central Community High School in Elkader with plans to attend a four-year college.

She is a member of the Highland Helping Hands 4-H Club, in which she has held many leadership positions and is a member of the 4-H Green Team.

In school, Darci enjoys volleyball, basketball, track, softball, band, and serving as a class officer. In her spare time she likes to read, spend time with her pets, and spend a vast amount of time on Pinterest.

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31
Jul

Who’s up for a mud run?

Submitted by admin on Wed, 2013-07-31 11:33
DeeDee and Chris Nms after running the "Muddy Buddy" race in Chicago

CUTLINE: DeeDee and Chris Nims after running in the “Muddy Buddy” race in Chicago in July 2012. The couple placed first in their co-ed division, and are now hooked on mud racing.

 

 

 

Who’s up for a mud run?

By Brian Smith
Contributing Writer

Have you ever had the desire to participate in an obstacle course race that would challenge not only your running ability, but your strength, stamina, and determination as well? Former Clermont resident Chris Nims and his wife, DeeDee, share that desire and have been participating in mud obstacle course races, or “mud running,” for a little over a year now.

“DeeDee is the one who kind of got me into it, and we have gone to several races together over the last year or so to compete,” said Nims, who currently resides in Robins, just north of Cedar Rapids.

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