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Wed
19
Oct

Maynard Community Library breaks ground

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2016-10-19 17:47

 

Chad Heim Excavating and Trucking broke ground on the new Maynard Community Library Monday morning, Oct. 17. Members from the Maynard community in attendance were (front, l-r) Mayor Dan Howard; Lezlie Barry, Maynard library director; Ann Jens, Library Board president; Lois Erickson, Library Board treasurer; and Kelly Beacom, Maynard City Council member; (back) Brian Stark, Martin-Gardner architect; Judy Hoeger, Maynard library assistant; Lorraine Eldridge, Library Board member; Stacy Kuennen, Library Board member; and Tim Corcoran, Steege Construction contractor.  The 4,340-square-foot building is estimated to cost $675,000 and will be completed by May 15, 2017. (Chris DeBack photo)

 

Maynard Community Library breaks ground

 

 

Wed
19
Oct

Candidate forum

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2016-10-19 17:43

Candidate forum

 

 

 

The Fayette Lions Club will host a Meet the Candidates forum at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24, at the Fayette Opera House, 301 S. Main Street.

 

Fayette County Supervisor candidates Vicki Rowland and Janell Bradley, Iowa House District 55 candidates Pat Ritter and Michael Bergan, and Iowa Senate District 28 candidates Jan Heikes and Michael Breitbach will be in attendance.

 

Each candidate will address the crowd with an opening statement before taking written questions from the audience.

 

For more information, call (563) 422-8090.

 

Wed
19
Oct

Francisca Paris

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2016-10-19 15:04

Francisca Paris

 

 

Francisca Paris, 73, of West Union, died Friday, Oct. 14, at Gundersen Health System, La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Mass of Christian Burial was held  Monday, Oct. 17, at Holy Name Catholic Church, West Union, with a one hour visitation before Mass at the Church on Monday. Rev. Dale Rausch was  the Celebrant.

Burial followed at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, West Union.

Burnham-Wood-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, West Union helped the family with the arrangements.

Wed
19
Oct

David Martin

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2016-10-19 15:03

David Martin

 

 

David Martin “Sysco Dave” age 68, passed away October 12, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born and raised in West Union, Iowa February 21, 1948, son of Robert and Norma (Cooley) Martin.  

Dave graduated from North High in 1966, February 1968 Dave joined the United States Army. After serving in Vietnam and was honorably discharged in December 1969. 

Dave married Linda Biermann on April 3, 1970 and together raised two children; Shari and Bill.  Dave worked for Sysco Foods until retiring in 2015 due to illness. 

Dave had a great love for his family, friends and customers.  He loved hunting, bass fishing and watching his grandchildren play sports.

Wed
19
Oct

Anna Butikofer

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2016-10-19 14:59

Anna Butikofer

 

 

Anna Marie Butikofer, 80, of Elgin, Iowa passed away Sunday, October 9, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Society in Postville, Iowa. 

Anna Marie, the daughter of Azel and Norma Augusta (Warner) Pratt, was born November 1, 1935 at her home near Elkader, Iowa. 

Ann graduated from Central High School in Elkader.  Prior to her marriage, Ann worked as a switchboard operator for the Elkader Telephone Office.  

Ann was united in marriage with Dan Junior Butikofer on February 14, 1955 at Peace Evangelical and Reformed Church in Elkader.  Four children were born to this union.  

Ann and Dan farmed together and raised their children on a couple of different farms that they rented until 1970.

Wed
19
Oct

Nine medals for NFV cross country

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2016-10-19 14:56

 

Chandler Douglas (left) and Weller Clark display the medals they won for finishing in the top 15 at Thursday’s UIC Cross Country Meet in Starmont. Douglas finished 10th and Clark was 13th as the TigerHawk duo won their first All-UIC honors. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

NIne medals for NFV cross country

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

 

With three varsity and six JV runners earning medals, North Fayette Valley fared very well at the UIC Cross Country Meet Thursday at Starmont.

In the team races, the TigerHawk boys placed third with 80 points. SW and Starmont finished one-two with 23 and 35 points, respectively. The TigerHawks’ 80 points were well ahead of fourth-place Central’s 136.

For the second consecutive year, the meet included both varsity and JV runners. NFV head coach Tracy Nuss commented, “I like it because the teams get to run with all of their members, which can really get some of the runners going.”

Wed
19
Oct

NFV volleyball blocks SW

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2016-10-19 14:51

 

Helena Fantz was one of six NFV senior volleyball players celebrating Parents’ Night Tuesday, Oct. 11, in West Union. Fantz had eight kills and eight digs in the TigerHawks’ three-set victory over South Winn. She also was in on one of a NFV’s school-record 16 blocks in the contest. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

NFV volleyball blocks SW

 

 

North Fayette Valley had a record-setting night Tuesday, Oct. 11, in West Union when it totaled a record 16 blocks in a three-set win over South Winn.

Despite their prowess at the net, the TigerHawks had their hands full with two sets going into overtime. When the dust settled on a Parents’ Night match, NFV walked away victorious, 27-25, 25-18, and 27-25.

Wed
19
Oct

Playoff bound!

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2016-10-19 14:47

 

NFV senior Tanner Kuhens (20) almost assumes the Heisman Trophy Award pose as he avoids a Union (LPC) defender during Friday’s 56-21 dismantling of the second-ranked Knights. In the background, Luke Butikofer (62) has knocked his Knight opponent to the ground. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

Playoff-bound!

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

The epic clash between the top two teams in Class 2A turned out to be a laugher, as North Fayette Valley blew out the Union Knights, 56-21.

Ron Wymer Field was full of news media, with no fewer than five TV crews working the game.

Most of the media predicted a Union (LPC) victory because it had everyone back from a 4-6 team, including the leading rusher in the class.

What pollsters forgot was that the TigerHawks were returning nearly everybody from a State quarter-finalist. And, with the experience gained last year as the next-man-in, the few new faces are just as good as the departed seniors.

That was evident right away.

Wed
19
Oct

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Maurer

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2016-10-19 14:37

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Maurer

 

 

Gary and Nancy Maurer of Independence will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner and open house on Sunday, Oct. 30.  The celebration will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Community Plaza, 25 West Charles, Oelwein.

All relatives and friends are invited to help celebrate this special occasion.  Your presence is the only gift the couple desire. 

Gary and Nancy (Reed) were married Oct. 29, 1966, at Grace Lutheran Church in Fayette. 

They are the parents of three daughters, Michele (Galen) Kelly of Fayette, Missy (Steve) Rau of Stanley, and Margie (Bret) Lau of Aurora.  They also have eight grandchildren.

Greetings may be sent to 1559 Lawrence Ave., Independence, IA 50644-9224.

 

Wed
19
Oct

Annual Trunk 'n' Treat

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2016-10-19 14:34

 

Laura Weidemann (right) hands candy to (l-r) Natalie and Eli Ritter as the children get excited for Trunk ’n’ Treat to be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, on the courthouse square in West Union. The popular annual event is sponsored by the West Union Chamber-A Main Street Community and a host of local businesses and individuals. Submitted photo

 

Annual Trunk 'n' Treat

 

 

West Union’s annual Trunk ‘n’ Treat event is right around the corner from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, on the courthouse square in West Union.

 

From 2 to 3 p.m. will be games and ghoulish fun, and from 3 to 4 p.m. is trick-or-treating from the trunk of cars.

 

The event is for all children in a costume. Bags will be available for trick-or-treaters. A rain date of Sunday, Oct. 30, has been scheduled. 

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