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Apr

Warrior boys' gold beat Central

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2021-04-28 15:55

Logan Baumler chips onto the green for the Warrior boys’ golf team during early-week action. Last wek, Baumler helped the South Winn boys beat Central and finish second in triangular play. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

Warrior boys' golf beat Central

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

The South Winneshiek boys’ golf team had a strong week, picking up a head-to-head win and placing runner-up in triangular play at Decorah.

The week started on Tuesday, April 20, with a trio of Winneshiek County teams competing at Silvercrest in Decorah.

Wed
28
Apr

SW girls' golf concludes busy week

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2021-04-28 15:43

South Winn senior Sydney Becker watches her shot approach the green in recent home golf action. Last week, Becker led the Warrior girls in all three meets/tournaments, carding rounds of 60 at Silvercrest, 52 at Jackson Junction, and 103 (18-hole) at New Hampton. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

SW girls' golf concludes busy week

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

The South Winneshiek girls’ golf team had a busy week which began on Tuesday night (April 20) with a triangular against Decorah and Turkey Valley at Silvercrest in Decorah.

“The girls played a tough golf course last night,” said coach Glenna Munuswamy after the meet. “In comparison with the field, our girls did pretty well with our top three placing third, fourth, and ninth.”

Wed
28
Apr

Warrior track takes gold in 5 events at NFV

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2021-04-28 15:35

Warrior teammates Isaiah Kruckman (left) and Chance Adam run stride for stride during the 3200 run last week in West Union. Kruckman took third in the race (10:51.42), while Adam was close behind in fifth (11:08.15). (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

Warrior track takes gold in 5 events at NFV

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

The Warriors competed at the North Fayette Valley Coed Track Meet on Friday evening in West Union as the South Winn boys claimed second and the girls were fifth.

The South Winneshiek boys, which scored 108 points and finished behind only Clear Lake (182), were led by gold medals in the 4x100 and 4x200.

Wed
28
Apr

Wenceslaus Dostal

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2021-04-28 15:23

Wenceslaus Dostal

 

    Wenceslaus Anthony Dostal, age 95, of Decorah, IA died on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at the Barthell O.E.S Home in Decorah, IA.

     Wenceslaus was born on June 15, 1925 on a farm near Little Turkey, Iowa the son of Stanley and Lucy (Pechota) Dostal.  He attended Rudolphinum High School in Protivin, Iowa.  He joined the Navy in July of 1942 rising from Seaman to Chief Petty Officer.  He retired from military service in December of 1965.  He worked for Bell Helicopter Company in Fort Worth, Texas as a technical representative.  Later he worked for Garrett Air Research in Phoenix, Arizona, EDO Corporation on Long Island, New York and ended his employment with Dresser Clark Industries in Houston, Texas, retiring in 1990.

Wed
28
Apr

Danny Nielsen

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2021-04-28 15:16

Danny Nielsen

 

Danny Franklin Nielsen, 60, of Elkader, died Monday, April 19, 2021, at his home after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 25, 1960, in Rockford, IL, to Harry and Beverly (Brower) Nielsen.

Danny attended Central Community High School until entering the army as a jeep and tank mechanic. He served in the army from 1977-1979 where he spent most of his time stationed in Germany. 

After being honorably discharged from the service, Danny returned to Elkader and worked as a machinist for his father at Elkader Wire and Display.

He was united in marriage to Judy (Powers) Stoffel on August 7, 1982, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Elkader. 

He worked at Reilly Construction as a Heavy Equipment Operator for over 30 years.

Wed
28
Apr

SW presents '2020: A Year in Review'

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2021-04-28 15:03

Members of South Winneshiek’s musical, an original production called 2020: A Year In Review, include (front, l-r) Autumn Schmitt, Kalissa Schmelzer, Abe Conway, Hannah Franzen, Annie Ondrashek, Anna Dietzenbach; (back) Tonya Schirmer, Holly Schmitt, Quinn Kruckman, Brandon Frana, JT Monroe, Ethan Maldonado, and Max Moonen. Missing from the photo is Emma Houdek. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

SW presents '2020: A Year In Review'

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

This weekend, South Winneshiek High School is proud to announce that it will host its spring musical, 2020: A Year in Review.

“We chose to do a revue (this year), which is a selection of songs from various shows that are often set to a theme,” explained Ethan Adams, who co-directed the musical with Meghan Herold. “The theme for our show is the year 2020. There are many factors to consider when putting together a production and we were concerned that with all of the uncertainties we may be faced with due to the pandemic. Creating an original show seemed to be our best option.”

Wed
28
Apr

Sawyer Brown coming to 2021 Fair!

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2021-04-28 14:53

Country music band Sawyer Brown will headline the Friday night (July 16) Grandstand entertainment at the Winneshiek County Fair this year. (submitted photo)

 

Sawyer Brown coming to 2021 Fair!

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

There has been a change to the 2021 Winneshiek County Fair entertainment as the Fair Board announced last week that Sawyer Brown will now be the Friday (July 16) night Grandstand featured show.

Sawyer Brown will replace the previously announced act, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, as the popular country music band makes its return to Decorah for the first time since 2015.

Wed
28
Apr

Jeannette Strong

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2021-04-28 14:44

Jeannette Strong

 

Jeannette Lois (Staton) Strong was born May 6, 1931 in Lexington, KY and passed away April 2, 2021 in Loveland, CO.  Jeannette was the daughter of Edward B. and Hazel Poe Staton. She graduated from Lafayette High School in Lexington, class of 1949. She attended the University of Kentucky for one year. Following, she was employed by the FBI in Washington D.C. from 1951 to 1955. 

Jeannette married Earle L. Strong on September 14, 1952 in Lexington, KY. The two of them were married for 68 wonderful years. They were the parents of two daughters, Pamela Sue and Kathryn Lynn and 4 grandchildren. 

Wed
28
Apr

Gwen McDonald

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2021-04-28 12:45

Gwen (Hammersland) McDonald

 

Gwen Lee (Hammersland) McDonald, 63, passed away on April 15, 2021, in Ketchikan, Alaska.

She was born Gwen Lee Hammersland on June 28, 1957 at Smith Memorial Hospital in Decorah, Iowa.

Gwen attended South Winneshiek Community School, graduating in 1975 and then attended Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa through 1977. She transferred to the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa, and graduated in 1980 with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education.

She taught special needs preschool in Clinton, Iowa, from 1980 to 1982, and in New Ulm, Minnesota from 1982 to 1984. In 1984, Gwen graduated with a Master of Arts from Mankato State University in Mankato, Minnesota and headed to Alaska.

Wed
28
Apr

Verna Massman

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2021-04-28 12:36

Verna Massman

 

Verna Katherine Massman, 87, of Lansing, Iowa died Monday, April 19, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota. She was born August 29, 1933 to Joseph J. and Anna J. (Blong) Schmitt in St. Lucas, Iowa.

On January 21, 1952, Verna was united in marriage with Albin Massman at St. Luke Catholic Church in St. Lucas, Iowa. Fourteen children were born to this union. Shortly after their marriage, Albin left to serve in the Army during the Korean War. After his return, they started farming and spent the next forty-six years building their dairy farming operation together. 

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