Casey Smith (right) was sworn in as the newest member of the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office last week. Smith is a Decorah native and has worked for the Decorah Police Department since 2016. (submitted photo)  Smith is newest Winneshiek County Deputy  The...

Smith is newest Winneshiek County Deputy
Casey Smith (right) was sworn in as the newest member of the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office last week. Smith is a Decorah native and has worked for the Decorah Police Department since 2016. (submitted photo) Smith is newest Winneshiek County Deputy The...

Mentoree and Mentor, Carter Schlawin (left) and Chris Schveiger, went deer hunting this fall. It was Carter’s first hunting experience. The two had been preparing for the hunt for several months in advance.   A mentor match that has spanned the years By Jack Swanson...

A mentor match that has spanned the years
Mentoree and Mentor, Carter Schlawin (left) and Chris Schveiger, went deer hunting this fall. It was Carter’s first hunting experience. The two had been preparing for the hunt for several months in advance. A mentor match that has spanned the years By Jack Swanson...

Michelle Rothmeyer of Calmar claimed her $50,000 in winnings from the Powerball. She matched four of five white balls and the Powerball drawing on Dec. 29, 2021. (submitted photo)  Calmar woman wins $50,000 Powerball prize  By Zak Krienerzkriener@fayettepublishing.com...

Calmer woman wins $50,000 Powerball prize
Michelle Rothmeyer of Calmar claimed her $50,000 in winnings from the Powerball. She matched four of five white balls and the Powerball drawing on Dec. 29, 2021. (submitted photo) Calmar woman wins $50,000 Powerball prize By Zak Krienerzkriener@fayettepublishing.com... $William Erik Huegal was the first baby delivered at Winneshiek Medical Center of 2022. He was born on Jan. 2, weighing 6 lbs., 12 ½ oz., and measuring 19 ½ inches. He is the son of Kyle and Erika Huegel of Decorah. (submitted photo)  First Baby of 2022 at Winneshiek Medical...$
First Baby of 2022 at Winneshiek Medical Center
William Erik Huegal was the first baby delivered at Winneshiek Medical Center of 2022. He was born on Jan. 2, weighing 6 lbs., 12 ½ oz., and measuring 19 ½ inches. He is the son of Kyle and Erika Huegel of Decorah. (submitted photo) First Baby of 2022 at Winneshiek Medical...

Victoria Sophia Rivera Davis was welcomed into the world on Sunday, Jan. 9, making her the first baby to be born in 2022, at Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital in West Union. As “first baby” she and her family received many gifts from local businesses. “We can’t thank you...

Gundersen Palmer welcomes first baby of 2022
Victoria Sophia Rivera Davis was welcomed into the world on Sunday, Jan. 9, making her the first baby to be born in 2022, at Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital in West Union. As “first baby” she and her family received many gifts from local businesses. “We can’t thank you...

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Ossian Knights of Columbus free throw contest

Wednesday, 19/01/22

Ossian Knights of Columbus free throw contest The Ossian Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a free of charge free throw contest for boys and girls ages 9-14 (based on Jan. 1, 2022) on Sunday, Jan. 23 at St. Teresa of Calcutta School in Ossian. Sign up and practice will... + continue reading

Supervisors don't plan on enforcing vaccine/mask requirements any time soon

Wednesday, 12/01/22

Supervisors don't plan on enforcing vaccine/mask requirements any time soon By Jack Swanson jswanson@fayettecountynewspapers.com The Fayette County Board of Supervisors are standing put on any kind of regulation requiring Covid-19 vaccinations or mask... + continue reading

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'Makeover Home' 10 years later

Wednesday, 12/01/22 - 0 comment(s)

Audrey Gibbs stands in her kitchen with natural wood cabinetry and retro looking appliances that complete the farm motif look of the house. The home was built for Audrey Gibbs and her family through the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition show aired 10 years ago. (Jack Swanson photo) '... + continue reading

New County Shop beginning to take shape

Wednesday, 05/01/22 - 0 comment(s)

The new Fayette County Secondary Roads shop is beginning to take shape in West Union’s Industrial Park. Construction had been delayed because of shortage of materials. (Jack Swanson photo) New County Shop beginning to take shape By Jack Swanson jswanson@... + continue reading

Iowa land value up 29 percent

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The 2021 Iowa State University Farmland Value Survey revealed that the average value per acre of Iowa land rose 29 percent to $9,751. (Zakary Kriener photo) Iowa land value up 29 percent By Zakary Kriener According to the 2021 Farmland Value Survey by Iowa State University, numbers... + continue reading

Valley Fresh Market in Elgin has new manager

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Shauna Kerr is the new manager at Valley Fresh Market in Elgin. She is originally from Elgin and now lives in Clermont. (LeAnn Larson photo) Valley Fresh Market in Elgin has new manager By Jack Swanson jswanson@fayettecountynewspapers.com The Valley Fresh Market in... + continue reading

Former Irish Shanty in Gunder has a new owner

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The Irish Shanti in Gunder has been vacant since closing in May of 2019. Dave Farmer of Elkader recently bought the building and plans to open it back up in a few months. (Photo submitted) Former Irish Shanty in Gunder has a new owner By Jack Swanson jswanson@... + continue reading

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South Winn wrestlers top S-F and Ed-Co

Wednesday, 19/01/22 - 0 comment(s)

South Winneshiek celebrated Senior Night for the Warrior wrestling team on Thursday night in Calmar. Throughout their SW careers, the seniors have amassed a combined 605 wins so far and carry a... + continue reading