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Warriors look to build on 'positive night'

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-12-30 17:06

 

Junior 160-pounder Lane Schnuelle and the Warrior wrestlers held their own Tuesday night (Dec. 22) in Cresco. South Winn picked up a win over a strong North Butler squad, 57-22, but was edged by Class 2A Crestwood, 39-36. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

Warriors look to build on 'positive night'

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

 

The Warrior wrestling team traveled to Cresco Tuesday night, Dec. 22, for its final dual of the semester. South Winn came out firing, knocking off a tough North Butler squad. Despite being in it until the end, the Warriors dropped the second dual of the evening to Class 2A Crestwood.

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No. 3 TV too much for Warrior girls

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-12-30 17:01

 

South Winneshiek senior Rebecca Hertges races down the court in an attempt to break away from the tough Turkey Valley defense. Despite a strong effort, the Warriors were outplayed by the Class 1A No.3-ranked Trojans, falling 68-20 in Calmar Tuesday night, Dec. 22. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

No. 3 TV too much for Warrior girls

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

 

The South Winneshiek girls’ basketball team faced the daunting task of hosting the No. 3-ranked team in Class 1A Tuesday evening, Dec. 22, in Calmar. That team, the Turkey Valley Trojans, also happens to be one of the Warriors’ most storied rivals.

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Warriors notch fifth straight

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-12-30 16:57

 

Senior post Carson Lensing goes hard to the hoop during the Warriors’ dominating 57-37 win over cross-county rival Turkey Valley Tuesday evening (Dec. 22). Lensing accounted for five points on offense, but he really made an impact on the glass, gathering 11 of the team’s season-high 48 total rebounds. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

Warriors notch fifth straight

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

 

The South Winneshiek boys’ basketball team picked up its sixth overall and fifth consecutive victory Tuesday night, Dec. 22, in Calmar by defeating Turkey Valley, 57-37.

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Odelia Cremer

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-12-30 16:41

Odelia Cremer

 

 

Odelia Cremer, age 96, of Calmar, IA, died on Tuesday, December 22, 2015, at the Ossian Senior Hospice in Ossian, IA.

Mass of Christen Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 28, at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Festina.

Interment was at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Cemetery in Festina.

Schluter-Balik Funeral Home assisted the family with the arrangements.

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New member of Calmar Police Department

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-12-30 16:35

 

Andy Hageman, a lifelong resident of Winneshiek County, is the newest member of the Calmar police force. The South Winneshiek alum graduated from the Des Moines Police Academy in early December and soon after began serving the Calmar and Ossian communities. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

New member of Calmar Police Department

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

The Calmar Police Department is happy to be back at full strength, thanks to lifelong Winneshiek County resident Andy Hageman joining the force to help protect and serve the Calmar and Ossian communities.

“I was born and raised here, near Calmar,” stated the current Ossian resident. “I wouldn’t want to serve any other community.”

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Ossian Bee - 2015: The year in review

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-12-30 16:30

Ossian Bee - 2015: The year in review

 

As 2015 comes to an end and we look forward to ringing in another year, it is time to look back at some of this year's most newsworthy stories. Many stories are welcoming, while some say goodbye, but each story will be remembered for helping shape the year.

 

 

1. New Principals

 

For the first time in over a quarter of a century, DeSales School began the school year with a new principal as Therese (Molumby) Suzuki took over the administrative duties. Prior to the beginning of the school year, Suzuki, a native of northeast Iowa stated, “I am grateful to have the opportunity to come back to the area and work in such a great faith-based school.”

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Dec

Schneiders go 'bowling' with the Hawkeyes

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-12-30 15:44

 

Lisa and Gary Schneider of Elgin are among some of the area’s most dedicated Iowa Hawkeye fans; it says so next to their Christmas tree. Come New Year’s Day, the two Iowa fans will be cheering on the Hawkeyes from their seats at the 102nd Rose Bowl.

 

Schneiders go 'bowling' with the Hawkeyes

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

It wouldn’t be the holiday season if Gary and Lisa Schneider weren’t going bowling. No, not the kind where you throw a big round ball at pins, but rather following the Iowa Hawkeyes wherever they are headed across the country.

This year is a little extra-special. Not only will it be the first time the Schneiders get the chance to visit California, but they get to attend the “Granddaddy of them all,” the Rose Bowl, as the Iowa Hawkeyes take on the Stanford Cardinals on New Year’s Day.

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Elgin Echo - A look back at 2015

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-12-30 15:29

Elgin Echo - A look back at 2015

 

 

1. Recoveries

 

Nalla Billmeyer, a 2-year-old from Clermont has been receiving plenty of support from family and friends during her battle with cancer. The family includes Trevor, Allan, Jessica, and Nalla. Diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), Nalla has been in the recovery stage. The recovery rate for ALL patients who receive treatment is 95 percent.

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Dec

WC falls in final contest of 2015

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-12-30 11:03

 

West Central lost their third straight game to end 2015 with a 58-42 loss to Crestwood on Tuesday, Dec. 22. West Central’s Brady Forsyth attacks the basket in a recent home game. (file photo)

 

WC falls in final contest of 2015

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

 

Another slow start offensively doomed the West Central Blue Devils boys’ basketball team in a 58-42 loss to the Crestwood Cadets on Tuesday, Dec. 22. It was the Blue Devils’ final game of 2015.

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Dec

Blue Devils end 2015 with loss

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-12-30 10:57

 

The West Central blue Devils girls’ basketball team lost their seventh straight game to close out 2015 after falling to Central City, 57-38, on Tuesday, Dec. 22. Anna Berry brings the ball up the court in a recent home game. (file photo)

 

Blue Devils end 2015 with loss

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

 

The West Central Blue Devils girls’ basketball team fought hard through its first-half contest with the Central City Wildcats (3-7) on Tuesday, Dec. 22, but strong second and third quarters proved to be the deciding factor. West Central (0-7) fell, 57-38.

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