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After 20 years, K&K continues to bloom!

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2016-07-20 13:04

 

After taking a Master Gardener class in the mid-1990s, Keith Kovarik set out to create a unique and inspiring garden center that would draw people from across the state. Today, K&K Gardens in Hawkeye is considered a must-see destination for many garden enthusiasts. (LeAnn Larson photo)

 

After 20 years, K&K continues to bloom!

 

 

Brian Smith
Contributing Writer
bsmith@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

When Keith and Kelli Kovarik decided to start growing a few plants in the basement and garage of their Hawkeye home 20 years ago, they didn’t really have any idea where it might lead. The couple’s love of gardening, encouraged by Keith taking a Master Gardener course in Decorah in 1994, led to growing several hundred vegetable, annual, and perennial plants from seed. In the beginning, they used what they grew themselves or gave plants away to family and friends.

Wed
13
Jul

Warrior SB makes strong playoff run

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2016-07-13 15:24

 

South Winneshiek senior Joclyn Bushman fires a ball to the infield as the Warriors took out Sumner-Fredericksburg, 9-8, Tuesday, July 5, to advance in the Region 4 Tournament. The Warriors beat Denver the following day before being eliminated by Class 2A No. 15-ranked Waterloo Columbus Friday evening. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

Warrior SB makes strong playoff run

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

The Warrior softball team began its journey through the 2016 postseason last week, winning a pair of games before being eliminated in the semifinal round of Region 4 to Class 2A No. 15-ranked Waterloo Columbus.

The impressive start to postseason play began Wednesday, July 6, as the Warriors hosted Sumner-Fredericksburg in Calmar.

Wed
13
Jul

Warrior BB off to hot start in postseason

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2016-07-13 15:16

 

South Winneshiek sophomore slugger Rodney Schwartzhoff takes a strong cut as a pitch comes in during recent Warrior baseball action. Schwartzhoff contributed a pair of runs to South Winn’s 10-0 win over MFL/MarMac Saturday in the opening round of postseason play. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

Warrior BB off to hot start in postseason

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

After wrapping up the 2016 regular season last week, the Warriors embarked on their postseason journey Saturday at Waukon against the MFL/MarMac Bulldogs.

The Warriors broke the ice early, plating a run in the top of the first to take command.

Wed
13
Jul

Ruth Elsbernd

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2016-07-13 15:11

Ruth Elsbernd

 

 

Ruth Elsbernd, age 91, of Calmar, IA, died on Monday, July 4, 2016, at the Ossian Senior Hospice in Ossian, IA.

Mass of Christian burial was held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 7, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Calmar.

Reverend Robert Gross, Reverend Donald Hawes and Deacon Andrew Marr officiated.

Interment was held in the St. Aloysius Catholic Cemetery in Calmar.

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