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January 2017

Tue
24
Jan

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Thu
19
Jan

Warriors competitive at Decorah Duals

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 2017-01-19 10:01

 

Rodney Schwartzhoff has been key in South Winneshiek’s strong season thus far. The 145 pound junior picked up six bonus-point victories last week, including five wins by fall. (Kris Van Sickle photo)

 

Warriors competitive at Decorah Duals

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

The South Winneshiek wrestling team made the short journey to Decorah Saturday to participate in the Decorah Dual Tournament.

The Warriors opened up the day with a 57-9 win over Waukon. South Winn received wins by fall from Gabe Sadler (113), Tayton Bullerman (132), Rodney Schwartzhoff (145), Luke Massman (152), Braxton Smith (160), and Jackson Lukes (285) to get the win.

Thu
19
Jan

Warriors knock off Blue Devils

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 2017-01-19 09:55

 

Jaden Schweinefus eyes the basket during Friday’s game at West Central. The junior helped the Warriors pick up the 57-36 win over the Blue Devils. (Chris DeBack photo)

 

Warriors knock off Blue Devils

 

 

The South Winneshiek boys’ and girls’ basketball teams each picked up a win over the past week as each squad knocked off Upper Iowa Conference (UIC) opponent West Central.

The wins came just one night after a pair of hard-fought losses for South Winn.

Thu
19
Jan

Greg Wenthold

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 2017-01-19 09:50

Greg Wenthold

 

 

Greg Wenthold of Ossian will soon celebrate a milestone birthday. He will be 95 years old on Tuesday, Jan. 31, and a card shower will be held in his honor.

He would love to hear from family and friends on his special day.

Birthday wishes can be sent to Greg at P.O. Box 83, Ossian, IA 52161.

Thu
19
Jan

Dean Lee Monroe

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 2017-01-19 09:47

Dean Lee Monroe

 

 

 

Dean Lee Monroe, 70, of Castalia, Iowa died Monday, January 9, 2017 at his home in Castalia, Iowa.  Dean was born on December 27, 1946 in Decorah, Iowa to Merle and Juanita (Preuss) Monroe.  He was baptized on January 19, 1947  ,confirmed on March 26, 1961 and on October 18th ,1969 was united in marriage to Becky Kramme, all of which took place at the Zion Lutheran Church in Castalia.  

   

Thu
19
Jan

Arthur Tangen

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 2017-01-19 09:44

Arthur Tangen

 

 

 

                  Arthur Tangen, 85, of Ossian, Iowa passed away Monday, January 9, 2017 at the Gundersen Palmer Health Center in West Union, Iowa.  Arthur Olaf, the son of Carl and Agnes (Oakland) Tangen, was born March 11, 1931 in Decorah, Iowa.  He graduated from Ossian High School in 1950.  Arthur was united in marriage to Marlene Soeder on September 21, 1957.

 

                   Art is survived by three daughters, Mary Peterson of Manchester; Lynn Tangen of Cedar Rapids; and Joy Tangen of Cedar Rapids; four grandsons, Zach, Ben, James, and Jacob; sister, Carol (Jared) Hills of Cedar Rapids, niece, Kari (Colin) Dirks and family, and nephew, Paul (Cindy) Hills and family. 

                 

Thu
19
Jan

WMC welcomes first baby of 2017

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 2017-01-19 09:39

 

Hadley Jewel Gronna was the first baby born in the new year at Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah. Arriving at 2:41 p.m. Monday, Jan. 2, Hadley weighed 9 lbs. 1 oz. and measured 21 inches. Welcoming her into the world were (l-r) dad Ryan, big sister Maya, and mom Laura Gronna of Decorah. (submitted photo)

 

WMC welcomes first baby of 2017

 

 

Welcome, Hadley Jewel Gronna! Hadley was the first baby born in the new year at Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah.

She was born at 2:41 p.m. Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, weighing 9 lbs. 1 oz and measuring 21 inches.

Hadley was welcomed by her parents, Laura and Ryan Gronna, of Decorah and big sister Maya.

The family received many gifts donated by local businesses.

 

Thu
19
Jan

The importance of thyroid awareness

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 2017-01-19 09:36

 

Diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2011, Nicole Kriener of West Union underwent surgery to remove her thyroid and several surrounding nodes, allowing her and husband Zak to quickly return to normal everyday activities. (submitted photo)

 

The importance of thyroid awareness

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

Throughout the world, approximately 200 million people are affected by thyroid disease. Among those, an estimated 62,450 new cases of thyroid cancer were diagnosed in 2016 alone.

Each and every year, the month of January is dedicated as thyroid awareness month, an effort to increase awareness about thyroid issues and help save lives.

In 2011, Nicole Kriener of West Union was at a routine physical when her doctor recommended that she see an endocrinologist to take a closer look at her thyroid.

Wed
18
Jan

Kuennen cousins enjoy freedom of open trails

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2017-01-18 18:01

 

For cousins Blake and Tanner Kuennen (l-r), snowmobiling has become one of their favorite outdoor winter activities. Riding upwards of 100 miles per day, the two locals take their sleds out for a ride every opportunity they get throughout the winter months. (submitted photo)

 

Kuennen cousins enjoy freedom of open trails

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

For a lot of people in the Midwest, winter is nothing more than a headache. It means shoveling, wearing extra layers of clothing, scraping ice, and often-treacherous travel. For a select group of individuals, however, winter is paradise.

“The perfect day includes plenty of snow, sunshine, and a temperature of about 35 degrees,” explained Blake Kuennen of Festina, an avid snowmobiler who takes advantage of every opportunity to hop on his sled during the winter months in northeast Iowa.

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