Chase Adam was the driving force behind a blanket making project that resulted in 102 blankets being made and donated to EveryStep Grief and Loss Services.  Winneshiek Co. 4-Her donats 102 blankets to help grief stricken families By Jack Swanson jswanson@...

Winneshiek Co. 4-Her donates 102 blankets to help grief stricken families
Chase Adam was the driving force behind a blanket making project that resulted in 102 blankets being made and donated to EveryStep Grief and Loss Services. Winneshiek Co. 4-Her donats 102 blankets to help grief stricken families By Jack Swanson jswanson@...

Katie (Kamaus) Houts, daughter of Don and Marilyn Kamaus of West Union was inspired by music at a young age.  During school she was inspired by her music teachers as well as given full support by her parents. Here, the breath-taking beauty of the Utah Mountains surrounds the young...

WU native helps voices rise up in Utah's hills
Katie (Kamaus) Houts, daughter of Don and Marilyn Kamaus of West Union was inspired by music at a young age. During school she was inspired by her music teachers as well as given full support by her parents. Here, the breath-taking beauty of the Utah Mountains surrounds the young...

West Union Elementary principal, Travis Elliott helps some students (l-r) Mikah Opperman, Brooklyn Cline, and Katelynn Sadler pick out a few books at the school’s library. Students and faculty will be wearing masks during portions of the school day, as social distancing will not always be...

Preparing for the classroom in the time of COVID
West Union Elementary principal, Travis Elliott helps some students (l-r) Mikah Opperman, Brooklyn Cline, and Katelynn Sadler pick out a few books at the school’s library. Students and faculty will be wearing masks during portions of the school day, as social distancing will not always be...

"Betty and the Gents" will be on the Ossian Pavilion stage for a live performance, Sunday, Aug. 9, 7:30 p.m. (Submitted photo)   The third of four live summer performances at the Ossian Educational and Performance Pavilion will take place on Sunday, Aug. 9, at 7:30 p.m...

Betty and the Gents perform at the Ossian Pavilion
"Betty and the Gents" will be on the Ossian Pavilion stage for a live performance, Sunday, Aug. 9, 7:30 p.m. (Submitted photo) The third of four live summer performances at the Ossian Educational and Performance Pavilion will take place on Sunday, Aug. 9, at 7:30 p.m... Nick McIntyre McIntyre to resign as City Administrator By Megan Molseed mmolseed@thefayettecountyunion.com The West Union city council met for its regular meeting on Monday, August 3. During the meeting, West Union City Administrator, Nick McIntyre...

Nick McIntyre  McIntyre to resign as City Administrator By Megan Molseed mmolseed@thefayettecountyunion.com  The West Union city council met for its regular meeting on Monday, August 3.  During the meeting, West Union City Administrator, Nick McIntyre...

McIntyre to resign as City Administrator
Nick McIntyre McIntyre to resign as City Administrator By Megan Molseed mmolseed@thefayettecountyunion.com The West Union city council met for its regular meeting on Monday, August 3. During the meeting, West Union City Administrator, Nick McIntyre...

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NICC to resume the option of face-to-face classes

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NICC to resume the option of face-to-face classes Northeast Iowa Community College plans to bring students, staff and faculty back its campuses and service locations in a slow, safe and methodical way this fall. The College’s primary goal is to preserve a vibrant learning... + continue reading

Transporting students safely amid COVID pandemic

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Transporting students safely amid COVID pandemic By Megan Molseed mmolseed@thefayettecountyunion.com The South Winneshiek school district has put a number of safety measures in place to help keep students and staff safe as it prepares to start school in the coming... + continue reading

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It's official: Fayette County has new flag

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The new Fayette County flag was designed by Morgan Adams of Arlington. (Photo submitted) It's official: Fayette County has new flag By Jack Swanson jswanson@fayettecountynewspapers.com The new Fayette County flag design was approved by the Board of Supervisors... + continue reading

Groundwork started on new County Shop

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Fayette County Secondary Roads has been doing the excavating work to smooth the area for the new county shop. It will be located west of Fahr Beverage, just south of West Union. (Jack Swanson photo) Groundwork started on new County Shop By Jack Swanson jswanson@... + continue reading

"The Smallest Fair" ended up being big in the hearts of the participants

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Calf show competitors included (right to left) Parker Willoughby, 1st Place, Jaylee Nesvik, Second Place, Levi Nesvik, Third Place, Tyler Fels, fourth place, and Kinleigh Fels. "The Smallest Fair" ended up being big in the hearts of the participants By Jack Swanson... + continue reading

Third Story Walk in Ossian is Friday

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Third Story Walk in Ossian is Friday Third Ossian Main Street Summer Story Walk, Friday, July 31, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., features "Peanut Butter and Cupcake". According to organizers, “The purpose of the story walk is to encourage reading, get children outside,... + continue reading

Giving the gift of life

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“Wake, Pray, Transfer Day!” Molli Steffens was eager for the moment the embryo was transferred earlier this week. While it was pineapples decorating her shirt and mask, Steffens says she was eager to be a “couch potato” for a few days while she let her... + continue reading

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Middle School sports to start Aug. 24 at South Winn

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Middle School sports to start Aug. 24 at South Winn South Winneshiek Middle School sports, grades seven and eight, will begin on Monday, Aug. 24. Volleyball will practice in... + continue reading