On Friday afternoon, Calmar fourth-grader Jenna Schissel helped spread a message along her sidewalk – ‘And the world came together as the people stayed apart.’ The message relates to social distancing and its impact on saving lives as the world deals with the COVID-19 pandemic. (...

Spreading the message
On Friday afternoon, Calmar fourth-grader Jenna Schissel helped spread a message along her sidewalk – ‘And the world came together as the people stayed apart.’ The message relates to social distancing and its impact on saving lives as the world deals with the COVID-19 pandemic. (...

South Winneshiek foreign exchange student Sara Biraschi may be a transplanted Hawkeye fan like shown in the picture, but her roots lie at her home in Termoli, Molise, Italy. The young student, who is set to return to her home country this week, shared some of her experiences here in the U.S. as her...

Saying goodbye to her second family
South Winneshiek foreign exchange student Sara Biraschi may be a transplanted Hawkeye fan like shown in the picture, but her roots lie at her home in Termoli, Molise, Italy. The young student, who is set to return to her home country this week, shared some of her experiences here in the U.S. as her...

While staying home and being safe is an important part of the COVID-19 pandemic, some communities are starting little “hunts” to encourage children to get outside and enjoy the fresh air.  In Elgin, community members have started a “Bear Hunt,” based on the...

Elgin residents enjoy a community-wide Bear Hunt
While staying home and being safe is an important part of the COVID-19 pandemic, some communities are starting little “hunts” to encourage children to get outside and enjoy the fresh air. In Elgin, community members have started a “Bear Hunt,” based on the...

This is one of the trails that is now open at the Gilbertson Conservation Area near Elgin. (Submitted photo)     Outdoor outlets offered   By Jack Swanson jswanson@fayettecountynewspapers.com         At this point, Fayette County...

Outdoor outlets offered
This is one of the trails that is now open at the Gilbertson Conservation Area near Elgin. (Submitted photo) Outdoor outlets offered By Jack Swanson jswanson@fayettecountynewspapers.com At this point, Fayette County...

This large machine shed on the Jeff Forsyth farm at 10176 M Ave., about two miles east of Maynard had about half of its roof ripped off when a tornado hit Saturday, March 28, about 6:40 p.m. (Jack Swanson photos)  Tornadoes leave path of destruction across Fayette County...

Tornadoes leave path of destruction across Fayette County
This large machine shed on the Jeff Forsyth farm at 10176 M Ave., about two miles east of Maynard had about half of its roof ripped off when a tornado hit Saturday, March 28, about 6:40 p.m. (Jack Swanson photos) Tornadoes leave path of destruction across Fayette County...

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WU's Fire Departments biggest concern is health & safety of citizens

Wednesday, 01/04/20

Fundraiser canceled: WU Fire Departments biggest concern is health & safety of citizens By Jack Swanson jswanson@fayettecountynewspapers.com The West Union Fire Department’s big fundraiser, the annual pancake supper, won’t be happening this year due to the... + continue reading

Governor's changes affect car licenses and sales, property taxes

Wednesday, 25/03/20

Governor's changs affect car licenses and sales, property taxes The Fayette County Treasurer’s Office is recommending vehicle registrations and property taxes be paid through the mail, online at www.iowatreasurers.org or left in the drop box located outside the courthouse on... + continue reading

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Area golf courses offer outdoor getaway in midst of self isolating

Wednesday, 01/04/20 - 0 comment(s)

Golfers were out on the greens at Big Rock Country Club last week. Members were allowed on the course prior to this week’s opening to the general public. (Jack Swanson photo) Area golf courses offer outdoor getaway in midst of self isolating By Jack Swanson jswanson@... + continue reading

Using a talent to fill a need amidst COVID-19; local quilters make masks to donate

Wednesday, 01/04/20 - 0 comment(s)

Dorty Yauslin holds up one of the “thin blue line” facemasks she designed for the Fayette County Sheriff’s office. (Megan Molseed photo) Using a talent to fill a need amidst COVID-19; local quilters make masks to donate By Megan Molseed mmolseed@... + continue reading

DHS building unexpectedly collapses

Wednesday, 01/04/20 - 0 comment(s)

Just before 5 p.m. Tuesday evening (March 24), the building that houses the Department of Human Services in downtown West Union collapsed unexpectedly. No one was inside the building at the time of the incident as it was previously evacuated due to structural deficiencies that were noticed earlier... + continue reading

Another COVID-19 case confirmed in Fayette County

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This Iowa National Guard truck delivered personal protection equipment (PPE) to Elkader for Clayton County on Thursday, March 26. The Guard also delivered PPE supplies to West Union for Fayette County. (Submitted photo) Another COVID-19 case confirmed in Fayette County By Jack... + continue reading

Mayor Beckman addresses pandemic on local level

Wednesday, 25/03/20 - 0 comment(s)

Ossian Mayor, Bryan Beckman Mayor Beckman addresses pandemic on local level On Sunday evening, Mayor Bryan Beckman released the following statement in regard to the COVID-19 outbreak: I wanted to give everyone an update on what is going on in Ossian in regard to the COVID-19 pandemic... + continue reading

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High school sports, activities on hold

Wednesday, 18/03/20 - 0 comment(s)

High school sports, activities on hold Following Sunday’s announcements from Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, all spring activities of Iowa’s high school Unified... + continue reading