September 2016

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Marlene Holm

Marlene Holm

 

 

Marlene Holm of West Union died unexpectedly in her home on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016.  

Visitation will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at Redeemer Lutheran Church (just north of Hardee’s) in West Union.  

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Additional visitation will be held for one hour preceding the service.

Arrangements are being provided by Burnham-Wood Grau Funeral Home in West Union.

 

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Rich Klein

Rich Klein

 

 

Richard Aloysius Klein, 84, of Clermont, Iowa died, Sunday, September 4, 2016 at Strawberry Point Lutheran Home, Strawberry Point, Iowa.

He was born May 16, 1932, the son of Theodore and Mary (Hoffman) Klein in Granville, Iowa. 

He attended St. Joseph Catholic Schools in Ashton, Iowa, graduating in 1950.

On Feb 10, 1953 he enlisted in the Army. He served in Germany until he was honorably discharged Feb 7, 1955.

On May 21, 1956 Richard was united in marriage with Georgia Reekers at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Sheldon, Iowa. They happily celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this past May.

Richard worked the family farm with his dad and brothers until he enlisted in the Army.  After his return from the Army, he began his career with Ashton Cooperative. He started by shoveling coal from rail cars and worked various positions throughout the Coop until being named General Manager in 1970.

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Two medal at Waverly cross country

 

Jace Wolverton races across another course in recent action during his senior season of cross country at NFV. Thursday in Waverly, Wolverton was 37th for the boys with his time of 22:56. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

Two medal at Waverly cross country

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

North Fayette Valley runners continued to improve their times at the Dick Pollitt Go-Hawk Classic cross country meet Thursday in Waverly.

The meet, run by grades, rather than by overall teams, was moved to Thursday due to the high heat and humidity on Tuesday.

Macy Niewoehner and Weller Clark were the medalists for the TigerHawks. Nieweohner finished fourth in the female junior class, while Clark finished third in the male freshman race.

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NFV beats TV; 2nd at Kepros

 

Marin Ehler (17) is known as a terrific setter (she had 105 assists Saturday at the Kepros Tournament in Cresco). However, the NFV senior is a versatile performer. Here, she gets the block against Turkey Valley Thursday in West Union. This was her second consecutive block during the TigerHawks’ second-set victory. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

NFV beats TV; 2nd at Kepros

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

North Fayette Valley volleyball beat Turkey Valley in three straight sets Thursday night in West Union. Saturday in Cresco, the TigerHawks finished second to host Crestwood in the Kepros Tournament.

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NFV wins 1st in 'District of Death'

 

The cloudburst Friday night in Cascade delayed the opening of the football game for almost 30 minutes. A driving rain fell throughout the first quarter, leaving standing water in many places, including this spot where Josh Mackey (44) fell after a nice gain. It could have been worse; Mackey might have fallen face first, like the Cougar defender just in front of the NFV senior. (photo by Dylan Kurt, Dyersville newspapers)

 

NFV wins 1st in 'District of Death'

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

With five teams ranked in the top 10 and a sixth team that was undefeated over its first two contests, no wonder Class 2A District 4 is referred to by many as “The District of Death.”

This year only the top two teams per district will get automatic bids to the playoffs, so something had to give when district play opened Friday night.

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Eileen Molokken

Eileen Molokken

 

 

Eileen Molokken of West Union will celebrate her 80th birthday on Friday, Sept. 23.

Her daughters Mary Ann, Roxane, Lori, and Lisa and their families would like to honor her with a card shower.

Birthday greetings can be sent to Eileen at 111 S. Oak St., West Union, IA 52175.

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'Friends' to honor Moellering for commitment to WU library

 

For 40 years Bill Moellering has served on the West Union Library Board. Recently, he decided it was time to retire and elected to not seek another term on the board. Tim Fisher was approved to fill the seat he once occupied.

 

'Friends' to honor Moellering for commitment to WU library

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

 

For the last 40 years, as a trustee member, Bill Moellering has played a part in deciding the fate of West Union Community Library. In May, he stepped away from the position.

“I think 40 years was enough, and it was time to step down,” Moellering said. “I have really enjoyed my time on the board, but I am ready for someone else to take my place and help lead the library forward.”

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Coming home after 75 years

The Rev. Aloysius Schmitt

 

Coming home after 75 years

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

The fateful morning of Dec. 7, 1941, is one that will forever be etched in the minds of millions of Americans. It was only minutes after the Rev. Aloysius Schmitt, a native of St. Lucas, completed Mass onboard the USS Oklahoma at Pearl Harbor that a series of four torpedoes slammed into the ship.

With the lower decks of the battleship quickly beginning to fill with water, trapping hundreds of U.S. Navy sailors, Schmitt acted heroically.

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'Labor of love' earns top conservation honor

 

Laura Crowell, Public Affairs Specialist with the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Des Moines, presented Sue Kuennen Massman with the Iowa Conservation Woman of the Year Plaque at the annual Iowa Soil and Water Conservation District Commissions Convention at the end of August.

 

'Labor of love' earns top conservation honor

 

 

Janell Bradley

Contributing Writer

 

 

Perhaps it’s not surprising to learn that this year’s Iowa Conservation Woman of the Year was in 1969 the first female to join the South Winneshiek FFA chapter in Calmar. And since then, she’s never stopped learning and giving her time to others while making the earth a better place to live.

Sue Kuennen Massman has achieved much: implementing conservation practices on her own farm in rural Elgin, volunteering as a Master Gardener, showcasing her talents at the Norman Borlaug Learning Center, and through helping others reach their own goals and achievements.

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