SW preschool and kindergarten registration
Preschool and Kindergarten registration for the South Winneshiek Community School District has been set for the week of Monday, January 25th until Friday, January 29th. Parents may register anytime during the week. Registration may... + continue reading
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Weber is new Wadena mayor
Randy Weber has become the new mayor of Wadena.
When elected Mayor Jarod Kent recently left office because of moving out of town, Weber, the Mayor Pro-tem, took over Kent’s duties.
Weber has been on the Wadena City Council for the last 15 years. He has... + continue reading
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The South Winneshiek school board appointed Craig Nuezil as the newest member of the board during Monday evening’s meeting in Ossian. Nuezil fills a vacancy left by Corey Meyer, who resigned from the board due to a conflict of interest. (Zakary Kriener photo)
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Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah announced last week that baby boy Marcus Wesley Back was the first-born baby of the new year at the facility. He was born on Saturday, Jan. 2, weighing 9 pounds and measuring 21 inches. He is the son of Lauren and Samuel Back of Harmony, Minn., and joins his... + continue reading
Fayette County Sheriff Marty Fisher recently announced that a new “Take It Back” prescription drug drop off box is now located near the entrance to the Fayette County Law Enforcement Center in West Union. (Jack Swanson photo)
'Take it Back
By Jack... + continue reading
Jessica Billmeyer is excited to make the finishing touches to her business as she begins taking appointments. The business, Renew Beauty & Wax Studio, offers a variety of services such as facials, back facials, derma planning and microdermabrassion, lash extensions, lash lifts, full... + continue reading
Liam Marroquin Rodriquez was the first baby born at Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinics in 2021. Liam and his parents, (l-r) Soledad and Edwin Marroquin Rodriquez received a number of gifts from local businesses for the distinguished honor. (Megan Molseed photo)
Gundersen... + continue reading
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Freshman Josie Tieskoetter maneuvers around a defender in recent South Winn girls’ basketball action. Last week, Tieskoetter and the young Warrior squad picked up an impressive 55-38 win over... + continue reading
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By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com
Being a reporter, I try to stick to telling what happened, and let the coaches explain the... + continue reading
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James Kent McElvania
James Kent McElvania was born on Friday, October 23, 2020 to Jeff and Christine McElvania of Bettendorf. James weighed 9 lbs. 6 oz. and was 20.5 inches long at birth... + continue reading
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