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Letter to the Editor - Cathy Bemiss

Submitted by admin on Wed, 2013-09-11 15:43

 

To the editor,

I would like to share information on funding for the downtown restoration project.

There was a $100,000 grant from the DOE given to Main Street to help participating downtown businesses pay for costs associated with installing geothermal in their buildings.

There is a $500,000 grant to assist three building owners in creating 12 upper-story apartments. Each owner will receive a minimum of $42,000 per apartment to cover building costs.

There is a $150,000+ façade grant to assist building owners in refurbishing their building fronts.

Seven of the upper-story apartments must be rented to low-/middle-income families. Under current guidelines, the property owners will receive up to $458 per month rent assistance from the government for one-bedroom apartments. If there are two bedrooms, they receive more money.

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Sep

Letter to the Editor - Dan Feuling

Submitted by admin on Wed, 2013-09-11 15:41

 

To the editor:

The Syrians are trying to get the U.S. engaged in a civil war between Middle East terrorists and the current regime of a ruthless dictator who has killed over 200,000 of his own people to retain power and control.

But no one agrees on the appropriate military response or the risk of military escalation. That’s because they are playing by Syrian Middle East Stone-Age rules of “my way or war.”

The U.S. must be smarter than the terrorists and change the rules to our advantage. There is no good military response to Syria. It is costly and dangerous to take their bait with a military response that sucks us in.

K. T. McFarland had the only reasonable response I have heard. Her advice is to fight back with an economic strike that threatens their only asset and future influence in the world.

Wed
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Sep

SW netters push Pirates from plank, 3-0

Submitted by admin on Wed, 2013-09-11 15:40

 

SW netters push Pirates from plank, 3-0

 

The 2013 Lady Warrior volleyball season got off to a great start on Thursday with a 3-0 win over Postville. However, the strength of the SW team was tested on Saturday as the Warriors faced Class 1A third-ranked Tripoli and Class 2A fifth-ranked Sumner-Fredericksburg in the opening rounds of the annual New Hampton Tournament.

A seven-serve string by Becca Franzen in game one against the Pirates gave the Lady Warriors a big advantage before Leah Elsbernd served up the last 12 points to hand Postville a 25-4 loss.

South Winn continued on its merry way to win games two and three, 25-8 and 25-14, to start the season. Megan Bushman collected a string of eight serves in game two to assist in the Lady Warrior win.

Individual Stats vs. Postville

Wed
11
Sep

Warriors defeat Trojans, 50-6

Submitted by admin on Wed, 2013-09-11 15:37

 

Warriors defeat Trojans, 50-6

 

It is what great teams are made of — recovering from fumbles and mental errors that cost a team yardage, exactly what the South Winn football team encountered in Friday’s rivalry matchup with Turkey Valley. The Warriors regained their composure and put together quality plays by the second quarter to leave Jackson Junction with a 50-6 victory over the Trojans.

“Our offensive line did a tremendous job of protecting our quarterbacks all night, and we were able to make some very explosive plays in the passing game,” noted coach Jason Ohrt. “Our first- and second-team defense played sound football most of the night, and our kick coverage was consistent as well.”

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11
Sep

Mr. and Mrs. Alex Kenyon

Submitted by admin on Wed, 2013-09-11 15:34

 

Mr. and Mrs. Alex Kenyon

…united in marriage…

Lindsay Klinkefus and Alex Kenyon of Coralville exchanged wedding vows in a 5 p.m. ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 10. Marsha Acord and Paul Shultz officiated at the ceremony, which took place at the Coralville Marriott in Coralville.

Parents of the couple are Mark and Marci Klinkefus of West Union and Tim and Barb Kenyon of Creston.

Escorted by her father, the bride wore a white satin fit-and-flare bridal gown with a removable train. The strapless sweetheart neckline was adorned with crystal beading. The fitted upper part of the gown featured asymmetrical ruching that led to three-dimensional floral details highlighting the detachable, ruffled, lower skirt. She carried a hand-tied bouquet of vanda orchids, mini green hydrangeas, orange spray roses, and purple stock flowers.

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Sep

’67 North High grad dies in Nebraska

Submitted by admin on Wed, 2013-09-11 15:31

 

’67 North High grad dies in Nebraska

Ruth A. Bartlett, 64 years, of Fremont, NE died Saturday, August 31, 2013 at Arbor Manor in Fremont.  Ruth was born January 27, 1949 in Wadena, IA to George and Wilhelmina (Ohmann) Kelly.  

She grew up at Hawkeye, IA and attended North Fayette County Community Schools and graduated in 1967 from North High School in West Union. Ruth served in the U.S. Air Force from April 24, 1969 until Nov. 28, 1975 as a WAF, spending 1 year in Iceland.  She moved to Fremont in 1978.   She attended Metro Community College in Fremont and obtained an associate degree in computer science.   She was employed at Wal-Mart in Fremont and was a merchandiser  for American Greetings Card Company.

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Sep

Funeral Mass celebrated in St. Lucas

Submitted by admin on Wed, 2013-09-11 15:30

 

Funeral Mass celebrated in St. Lucas

Rosalyn Bodensteiner, age 76, of West Union, IA, died on Monday, September 2, 2013, at Allen Hospital in Waterloo, IA.

Rosalyn Ida (Heying) was born on December 7, 1936, the daughter of Peter and Agnes (Bohr) Heying in Festina, Iowa.  Rosalyn attended St. Mary’s Catholic School in Festina and Calmar High School.   Rosalyn married Eugene Bodensteiner on August 12, 1957, at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Festina.  Rosalyn was a stay at home mother, raising seven children, and she also helped as a secretary for Eugene’s insurance business.  In later years, Rosalyn worked at the nursing home.  She enjoyed quilting, gardening, baking, watching hummingbirds, little kittens, growing roses and above all her grandchildren.  She was a member of St. Luke’s Catholic Church in St. Lucas.

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