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Thu
11
Dec

Warriors open season with strong outing

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 2014-12-11 09:54

Warriors open season with strong outing

 

 

South Winn traveled to Wapsie Valley to participate in the Chris Davis Wrestling Tournament on Saturday.

The Warriors started the season strong, recording a solid second-place finish in the tournament. They crowned two champions, while placing six wrestlers in the top three.

Luke Massman claimed a second-place finish at 126 lbs., earning 22 team points for South Winn from a pair of pins.

At 145 lbs., senior Luis Uribe battled to a third-place finish and earned 20 team points for the Warriors. Uribe’s three wins all came from pins.

Class 1A number two-ranked Ryan Hageman took first place at 170 lbs. on Saturday. He picked up 27 team points from two pins and a major decision.

Number five-ranked 182-pounder Landers Kuboushek was the second South Winn champion of the day. He contributed 26 team points from two pins and a decision.

South Winn wrestling newcomer Jordan Rommes impressed in his first tournament in a Warrior singlet, earning 20 team points on his way to a third-place finish. Rommes picked up three pins on the day, with the longest one taking only 1:25.

Senior heavyweight Ethan Kipp produced 21 points for the Warriors, as he recorded a runner-up finish. He earned a pin and a major decision.

South Winn will travel to Sumner-Fredericksburg on Thursday to take on the Class 1A number nine-ranked Cougars. The Warriors will return home on Saturday to play host in the South Winn Invite.

Wed
10
Dec

'Tis the season for giving

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2014-12-10 17:48

 

On Thursday, students at DeSales School walked to Luana Savings Bank to donate their items for the Calmar Food Pantry. Joe Kriener (far right) and LSB are donating $1 for each item donated, up to $1,000. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

 

'Tis the season for giving

 

 

 

Zakary Kriener
News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

One of the most important aspects of the holiday season lies within the art of giving.

Area students at DeSales School and South Winneshiek Elementary and Middle School are doing their part to keep up with the spirit of giving by hosting fundraisers and promoting a helping organization.

One organization, which first came to South Winneshiek Community School District in 2012, is Project Piece.

Project Piece is a nonprofit organization with the goal of helping families in the district get a hand up, as opposed to a hand out.

Wed
10
Dec

Kenneth Oliver Westpfahl

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2014-12-10 17:41

Kenneth Oliver Westpfahl

 

 

Kenneth Oliver “KO” Westpfahl, age 82 of Festus, Missouri passed away Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014, at Festus Manor Nursing Center in Festus, Missouri. 

Visitation 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus and then from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Crystal City officiated by Pastor Jarold Rux.

 Interment in National Cemetery in Jefferson Barracks, Missouri.

He was born December 14, 1931 in Riceville, Iowa the son of the late Grace (nee Helmer) and Carl Westpfahl.

Wed
10
Dec

Frederick Leon Nottnagel

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2014-12-10 17:38

Frederick Leon Nottnagel

 

 

Frederick Leon Nottnagel, 70, of McGregor, Iowa passed away Thursday, December 4, 2014 at the Strawberry Point Lutheran Home in Strawberry Point, Iowa. 

 

Visitation will be on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 from 5 - 7 p.m. with a Memorial Service at 7 p.m. at the Good Samaritan Center in West Union, Iowa. Rev. Lee Boleyn will be the officiant.

Inurnment will be at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, McGregor, Iowa at a later date.
 

Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Clermont, Iowa assisted the family with the arrangements.

 

Fred was born on March 5, 1944, in McGregor, Iowa, the son of Fritz and Gladine Thelma (Meyer) Nottnagel.  He attended school in Marquette, Iowa. He lived in Marquette until 1963 when he became a resident of the Clayton County Care Center in Elkader. 

 

Wed
10
Dec

West Clermont volunteers 'live generously'

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2014-12-10 17:36

 

John Winke (kneeling), Carol Berg, and Mike Olson are among the current West Clermont Lutheran Church Action Team volunteers painting the basement of the local church. West Clermont parishioners have a goal to complete 100 Thrivent Action Team-supported projects by the congregation’s 100th anniversary in the spring. The church members have proposed/completed approximately 70 projects thus far. (Mike Van Sickle photo)

 

West Clermont volunteers 'live generously'

 

 

By Mike Van Sickle
Contributing Editor

 

 

With each swipe of the paint rollers and paintbrushes, the small group of West Clermont Lutheran Church congregation members are demonstrating the benefits to the entire community to “Live Generously.”

As part of the Thrivent Action Team program, the West Clermont volunteers are not only providing maintenance and repairs to their church, but over the past six months they have led project efforts to benefit the entire community.

Wed
10
Dec

WC outlasts Pirates

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2014-12-10 17:31

 

West Central senior Matt Langel goes up for two of his eight points last Tuesday night (Dec. 2). Langel was also responsible for five rebounds and two blocks in the Blue Devils’ 63-43 victory over Postville. (Sharon Pape photo)

 

WC outlasts Pirates

 

 

Zakary Kriener
News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

The West Central boys’ basketball team opened its season last Tuesday, Dec. 2, at home against the Postville Pirates. The Blue Devils prevailed after 32 minutes, 63-43.

Wed
10
Dec

Title in works

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2014-12-10 17:26

 

West Central senior Erin Lehs drives against the Postville defense on her way to scoring. Lehs pulled down 10 rebounds and blocked a shot for the Blue Devil defense in a losing effort, falling 34-21 to the Pirates. (Sharon Pape photo)

 

Title in works

 

 

Zakary Kriener
News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

The West Central girls’ basketball team opened its 2014-15 season last Tuesday, Dec. 2, at home against Postville. The Pirates were able to edge the Blue Devils by a score of 34-21.

Wed
10
Dec

George A. Kelly

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2014-12-10 16:58

George A. Kelly

 

George A. Kelly, 63, of Hawkeye, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014, at his home in Hawkeye from natural causes.

 

Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, 2014, at the Hawkeye Cemetery with Rev. Nancy Larson officiating. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 10, at Becker-Milnes Funeral home in Hawkeye. Memorials may be given to the family for future designation.

 

Wed
10
Dec

North Fayette audit released

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2014-12-10 16:54

North Fayette audit released

 

 

By Mike Van Sickle
Contributing Writer

 

The North Fayette school board was presented the school district’s annual audit Monday from Joe Bouska of Hacker, Nelson and Co. Monday with no adjustments needed.Bouska reported that North Fayette is in a “good position for your solvency ratio.” The overall solvency ratio of 12 percent is considered healthy. The district has a spending authority of an estimated $2.5 million.“Your school district is always good at looking at ways to control costs,” the auditor later added.

Wed
10
Dec

Hawkeye man set to transform elementary building

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2014-12-10 16:50

 

Bibek Sahu of CV Research Labs stands outside the former Hawkeye Elementary building. The Hawkeye businessman plans to transform the former elementary into a teaching and work center. (Janell Bradley photo)

 

Hawkeye man set to transform elementary building

 

 

A Hawkeye businessman is anticipating the transformation of the former Hawkeye Elementary into an educational, work, and recreational facility that will not only benefit this small Fayette County community, but the entire region.

As earlier reported, the North Fayette Board of Directors recently approved the sale of the building and grounds to CV Research Labs at a cost of $25,000.

Bibek Sahu, owner of the Hawkeye-based business, said his proposal is to transform the former elementary into a teaching and work center. It could serve as a telecommunicator/co-working space and community recreation center. It will also provide administrative office space for CV Research Labs.

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