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Wed
19
Apr

Chief Deputy Davis presents on Oran man's arrest

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-04-19 14:55

 

im Davis, Fayette County Sheriff’s chief deputy, gave a presentation on Wednesday, April 12, to members of the public at the Fayette Fire Department on an Oran man who was arrested last year with bomb-making material. The man had served in the U.S. military and suffered from PTSD.

 

Chief Deputy Davis presents on Oran man's arrest

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

 

It’s a story of what might have been if not for the diligent work of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office in taking down 34-year-old Oran resident Trevor John Satrom.

What could have easily turned into a tragedy was avoided by the investigative work done by the Sheriff’s Office. 

Jim Davis, Fayette County Sheriff’s chief deputy, recently gave presentations on the Oran man, who was arrested Feb. 10, 2016, to citizens in Fayette and Elgin. 

“This kind of opens your eyes into small-town Iowa,” Davis said to a crowd of 30 gathered at the Fayette Fire Department. “I know we have had some things happen within the last five years in Fayette County with the Maynard Bank robbers shooting ARs, all kinds of crazy drug arrests, murder-suicides. This is to let people know we’re not protected here in little Fayette County; this is here, and it has changed how we work as first responders. As law enforcement, we see it on TV and think it doesn't happen here, but it does.”

Wed
19
Apr

Lady Devils split golf meets

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-04-19 14:48

 

After sitting volleyball and basketball senior year due to an ACL injury, Mary Michels is happy to be back out on the golf course competing once again. (Chris DeBack photo)

 

Lady Devils split golf meets

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

The West Central girls’ golf team split the two meets in which they competed last week.

The Blue Devils lost on the road at Starmont, 203-251, on Monday, April 10, but defeated Central Elkader on the road, 249-265, a few days later. 

Wed
19
Apr

Martin helps boys' shuttle hurdle

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-04-19 14:43

 

Freshman Brice Martin runs the third leg of the West Central Shuttle Hurdle Relay team. He has been a nice addition to the Blue Devils squad.  (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

 

Martin helps boys' shuttle hurdle

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

The West Central girls’ and boys’ track teams ran in a number of meets last week.

The Blue Devils hosted a meet at Oelwein on Monday, April 10, and both teams ran together a few days later in Monona. The Lady Blue Devils also participated in a meet at Oelwein on Tuesday, April 11. 

With small numbers on both teams for the Blue Devils, it is about competing well and showing improvement in the events they run. 

Wed
19
Apr

Lawrence Hurd

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-04-19 14:35

Lawrence Hurd

 

 

Lawrence Hurd, 87, of Westgate, Iowa died at his home on Wednesday morning, April 12, 2017 with his family at his side.

 

Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Westgate with Rev. Herbert C. Mueller, III officiating.

Visitation:  4:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Monday at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Maynard and for one hour before the service at the church on Tuesday.

Interment: Long Grove Cemetery, Maynard, Iowa.

A Memorial Fund has been established for St. Peter Lutheran Church, Westgate Fire Department and the Westgate Public Library.

Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com

 

Wed
19
Apr

Viafield opens Randalia fertilizer plant

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-04-19 14:30

 

Viafield built a new fertilizer facility in Randalia that replaces three smaller facilities the company has in Arlington, Clermont and Randalia. The 10,300-ton facility has a tower capacity of 250 tons. (Chris DeBack photo)

 

Viafield opens Randalia fertilizer plant

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

Viafield's new fertilizer facility in Randalia is up and running. 

The 10,300-ton dry-storage facility with a tower capacity of 250 tons will be the agronomy company’s eastern hub for fertilizer. This new facility will replace the three smaller facilities that are located in Arlington, Clermont and Randalia. 

Wed
19
Apr

UIU and Ideal Industries lease-transfer agreement

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-04-19 14:23

 

Ideal Industries President/CEO Patrick C. Lyons (left) and Upper Iowa University President Dr. William R. Duffy stand outside the Ideal Industries facility in Fayette after signing a five-year lease-transfer agreement of the property to UIU on Wednesday, April 12.

 

UIU and Ideal Industries lease-transfer agreement

 

 

An agreement between Upper Iowa University (UIU) and Ideal Industries will soon provide UIU faculty, staff and students approximately 30,000 sq. ft. of additional classroom and office space at its Campus in Fayette, Iowa. UIU President William R. Duffy and Ideal Industries President/CEO Patrick C. Lyons signed a five-year lease-transfer agreement of Ideal’s Fayette facility to UIU on Wednesday, April 12. In addition to the large building, the agreement includes the lease-transfer of the six-acre property located just south of UIU’s Fayette Campus.

Wed
19
Apr

Experienced educator becomes West Central superintendent

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-04-19 14:17

 

Fred Matlage (left) and his wife, Kim, will be moving to Sumner after he accepted the position of West Central and Sumner-Fredericksburg shared superintendent. He will start his new position on July 1. (submitted photo)

 

Experienced educator becomes West Central superintendent

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

West Central and Sumner-Fredericksburg have a new shared superintendent. 

Fred Matlage the preK-12 principal at West Harrison has been hired to replace the retiring Rick Pederson. 

Wed
19
Apr

Ernest Pfister

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-04-19 13:02

Ernest "Junior" Pfister

 

 

ervices held for father of Brian Pfister

Ernest “Junior” Pfister, 91, of Oelwein, Iowa died on Tuesday afternoon, April 11, 2017 at Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo.

Funeral Service:  10:00 A.M. Saturday, April 15, 2017 at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home, Oelwein, with Pastor Duane Olsen officiating.

Interment: Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, rural Oelwein, Iowa with military graveside honors by the Ross Reid American Legion Post #9 Honor Guard and V.F.W. Post 1725 both of Oelwein.

A Memorial Fund has been established for the Oelwein Health Care Center and Oelwein American Legion Ross Reid Post #9.

Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com.

Ernest Junior Pfister was born on Nov. 24, 1925 in rural Elgin, Iowa, the son of Ernest and Martha (Scheel) Pfister, Sr.  

Wed
19
Apr

Darlene Ingersoll

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-04-19 13:00

Darlene Ingersoll

 

 

Darlene M. Ingersoll, 88, of Fayette, Iowa, died Thursday morning, April 13, 2017 at Maple Crest Manor in Fayette.

Funeral Service: 2:00 P.M. Saturday, April 15, 2017 at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Maynard.

Interment: Grandview Cemetery, Fayette.

A Memorial Fund has been established in her name.

Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com.

Darlene Margaret Vandersee was born Oct. 4, 1928 at Randalia, Iowa the daughter of Alfred and Dorothy (Miner) Vandersee. 

She graduated from Randalia High School.  

On Sept. 4, 1949, she was united in marriage to Neil Henry Ingersoll at Waverly, Iowa.  

Over the years Darlene was employed at Raths, Northwestern Bell, Sumner High School and retired from Maple Crest Manor as a Nursing Assistant and Food Service Supervisor. 

Wed
19
Apr

Jerry Hutchens

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-04-19 12:59

 

Jerry L. Hutchens, 82, of Kalispell, Mont., formerly of West Union, passed away Monday, April 10, 2017.

A Celebration of Life was held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, at Conrad Cemetery in Kalispell with the Rev. Stan Rog of Risen Christ Catholic Church officiating.

Jerry was the son of O.C. and Ruby (Clemens) Hutchens.

He graduated from West Union High School in 1952.

He served in the U.S. Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1956.

Jerry worked 17 years for Kleen Maid Bread Co. and later for West Union Auto.

He is survived by his daughter, Deborah Ann (Gary) Amdahl, and a grandson, Morgan, all of Kalispell; and a sister, Ann Hutchens of West Union.

Preceding Jerry in death were his parents; a grandson, Dustin Amdahl; Barbara Hutchens and Gladys Hutchens.

Buffalo Hill Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

Condolences may be sent to Deb Amdahl, 1740 Haven Court, Kalispell, MT 59901.

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