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South Winn Volleyball remains perfect in UIC

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-10-04 12:57

South Winn Volleyball remains perfect in UIC

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

 

The Warrior volleyball team was busy last week, taking on MFL/MarMac Thursday and several area squads in tournament action in Charles City on Saturday.

MFL/MarMac

The South Winneshiek volleyball team picked up another victory on the road last week as the Warriors beat the MFL/MarMac Bulldogs, 3-1.

South Winn lost the first set by a score of 26-24, but it fired back with three straight victories, including wins by scores of 25-8, 25-21, and 25-21.

“We lost the first set, 24-26, but then rallied with a very convincing 25-8 win in the second,” said coach Glenna Munuswamy. “The girls really made a statement about who was the better team in the second set, and they were able to take control of the rest of the match.”

South Winn remains unbeaten in Upper Iowa Conference action as they prepare for the upcoming conference tournament.

“Our offense was balanced, which really helped us get the win,” added Munuswamy. “We love when all our players are getting good swings and being effective.”

Senior Jaden Schweinefus had a season-high 19 kills, while fellow seniors Tiffany Riehle (10) and Lexi Bohr (7) also had season-high performances in the kill department. 

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Oct

Warrior XC continues to show strength

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-10-04 12:53

 

South Winneshiek senior Eric Franzen runs hard during recent Warrior cross country action. Franzen placed 19th overall with a time of 19:58.8 at Saturday’s Crestwood Invitational in Cresco. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

Warrior XC continues to show strength

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

 

The Class 1A No. 3-ranked South Winneshiek boys’ cross country team and the Class 1A No. 5-ranked Warrior girls’ cross country teams were both in action Saturday at the Crestwood Invitational in Cresco.

The Warrior boys were led by three competitors finishing in the top four of the event, which paved the way for a first-place team finish.

Senior Derek Dietzenbach crossed the line first in a time of 17:30.2, followed by junior Paul Hageman in second with 17:35.1. Paxten DeVilbiss also finished near the front by placing fourth in 18:14.5.

Other runners to score for the Warriors included senior Austin Tieskoetter in 10th with a time of 19:21.6 and freshman Jamison Meyer placed 14th with a time of 19:34.7.

Other South Winneshiek competitors included Jacob Michels (17th, 19:44.5) and Eric Franzen (19th, 19:58.8).

Crestwood placed second as a team with 54 points, followed by Waukon in third with 76 points.

In the varsity girls’ race, the Warrior girls placed third with 66 points behind Class 2A No. 2-ranked Crestwood (26) and Class 2A No. 7-ranked Waukon (55).

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Oct

Warriors flex muscle in big win

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-10-04 12:50

 

Seniors Manning Kuboushek (76) and Rodney Schwartzhoff (22) team up for a stop as they force a fumble during Friday night’s 49-6 win over Central Springs. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

Warriors flex muscle in big win

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

 

The dynamic Warrior offense was on full display Friday night on the road against Central Springs as South Winneshiek picked up its third consecutive win of the season.

“We had a great week of practice leading up to the challenge of stopping the number-one rushing offense in Class 1A,” said coach Jason Ohrt following the win. “Our kids tackled well for the most part.”

The Warrior ground game rushed for 262 yards while holding the touted Central Springs rushing attack to only 196 yards.

Wed
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Oct

Karl and Jean Zweibahmer

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-10-04 12:45

Karl and Jean Zweibahmer

 

Karl and Jean (Holtey) Zweibahmer will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Oct. 7, 2017. They were married October 7, 1967, at St. Francis de Sales Church in Ossian. They are the parents of five children: John (Teresa) of Ossian; Jerry of Fredericksburg; Julie (Brian) Pecinousky of Cedar Rapids; Jason (Marilyn) of Festina; Jaclyn (Mike) Wittenburg of Robins. They also have 14 grandchildren and two twin great-grandchildren. Wishes and blessings can be sent to 417 E. Main St., Ossian, IA 52161.

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Oct

Janet Linderbaum

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-10-04 12:37

Janet Linderbaum

 

 

The family of Janet Linderbaum is requesting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday on Thursday, Oct. 12.

Cards may be sent to her at P.O. Box 92, Ossian, Iowa, 52161.

Wed
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Oct

Rudolph Kraus

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-10-04 12:34

Rudolph Kraus

 

 

Dr. Rudolph Kraus, 75, of Fayette, died Monday, October 2, 2017, at Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospitals and Clinics in West Union. Arrangements are pending with Becker-Milnes Funeral Home in Fayette. Please check www.beckermilnesrettig.com or call 563-578-3451 for further information. 

Wed
04
Oct

Ossian Pavilion dedication

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-10-04 12:33

 

 

A special ceremony was held Saturday afternoon as Ossian and dozens of community members gathered in Carey’s Park for the dedication of the Ossian Educational and Performance Pavilion. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

Ossian Pavilion dedication

 

 

 

Wed
04
Oct

3 chase Elgin City Council seats

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-10-04 12:18

3 chase Elgin City Council seats

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

 

 

Elgin residents will have three candidates, including two incumbents and one newcomer, from which to choose to fill the two Elgin City Council seats up for election. 

Aimee Hilgerson and incumbents Sara Strong and Jim Knobloch all seek to earn your vote on Tuesday, Nov. 7. 

Wed
04
Oct

Valley cheers 25-point increase in reading

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-10-04 12:15

 

Valley Elementary reading comprehension scores soared during the 2016-2017 school year, with a 25-point increase from fall to spring, even exceeding the state average. Valley Elementary Principal Micah Gearhart credits the hard work of his staff and the students, who practice reading in a variety of situations from large- or small-group reading to individual reading time. Here, Valley fourth- and fifth-grade students (l-r) Kenny Kerr, Mattison Goddard, Bethany Buitenwerf, Carter Marcks and Alexis Oakland (at desk) devote time to reading in Kim Lau’s class.  

 

Valley cheers 25-point increase in reading

 

 

Megan Molseed

Contributing Writer

 

 

“Whoo-hoo!” was the first thing that Micah Gearhart, Valley Elementary and North Fayette Valley Middle School principal, said when asked about Valley Elementary’s 25-point increase in reading proficiency during the 2016-2017 school year. 

That victory cheer was immediately followed with a tender salute to his students.

“It truly is the kids; it’s their hard work we’re seeing here,” he praised with a grin.

“Well, the students and our teachers,” he was quick to add. “They are the ones who made this accomplishment a reality.”

The increase in proficiency was measured by the nationwide assessment test known as FAST (Formative Assessment System for Teachers) that is given to the students in the beginning of the year and then again at the end of the school year

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