June 2017

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Area Fourth of July celebrations

Area 4th of July celebrations

 

 

 

 

Area Fourth of July celebrations promise a variety of activities and entertainment in addition to the usual oohs and aahs of a traditional fireworks show. Following are some area plans for the Fourth of July 2017:

 

Clermont – A holiday fireworks show for the Valley community is set for Sunday, July 2, at dusk. The fireworks will take place over the campground lake at Skip-A-Way Resort in Clermont.

 

Festina – The Firecracker 5K, sponsored by the Festina Improvement Association, will start at Neal’s Auto

Body in Festina on July 4. Race time is 9 a.m., with prizes awarded to the top male and female finishers and to children 12 and under. Festina’s annual Fourth of July parade will begin at 11 a.m.

 

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Sheriff's Office launches 'eye in the sky'

 

Chief Deputy Jim Davis prepares to launch the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office’s newest tool, a GoPro Karma drone. The aerial “eye in the sky” allows law enforcement to search large areas of land in a short amount of time and is a tool that will benefit the department’s search-and-rescue capabilities. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

Sheriff's Office launches 'eye in the sky'

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

 

“You make it, we’ll take it.” 

When it comes to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office’s policy on drug and crime forfeiture money, that statement pretty well sums it up.

“When we make an arrest in a case, we have a right to seize the illegal items,” explained Sheriff Marty Fisher. “We can take the items or money that the bad guys have profited from their illegal activities to put toward non-line items (not budgeted for) and causes.”

Over recent years, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office has been able to add several key pieces of equipment, including a truck and trailer mobile command center, a utility task vehicle (UTV) for off-road use, and most recently, a drone.

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Ronald Kruse

Ronald Kruse

 

 

A Mass of Christian Burial for Ronald Kruse, 79, of Fort Atkinson was celebrated on Wednesday, June 21, at St. Luke Catholic Church in St. Lucas.

Ronald died Saturday, June 17, 2017, following a short illness.

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Susan Dohrmann

Susan Dohrmann

 

 

Susan Jane Dohrmann, age 75, of Fayette, Iowa died on June 24, 2017 warmly embraced by family and friends. 

She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, William B. Dohrmann, and their children, Ann Dohrmann (Matt Maruggi), Jane Dohrmann (Don Anderson), Tom Dohrmann (Nayantara Mukerji), grandchildren Hope Dohrmann Anderson, Benjamin Dohrmann Maruggi, Sofia Dohrmann Maruggi, Ishan Dohrmann, and Ila Dohrmann. 

Additional surviving family members include her sister Linda Ellis (William Ellis), brother Albert “Sparky” Duroe (Suzanne Duroe), brother-in-law Boyd Dohrmann (Irene Dohrmann), numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, and a lifetime of friends.  

She was preceded in death by her parents Alvina and Collingwood Duroe and parents-in-law Fern and Bernard Dohrmann.

Susan Jane Duroe was born in Des Moines and moved with her parents to Jesup in 1955.

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Michael Moser

Michael Moser

 

 

Michael Ames Moser, 27, of St. Charles Missouri, formerly of West Union, Iowa, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017, unexpectedly of natural causes at home.

A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm, Thursday, June 29, 2017, at Upper Iowa University- Dorman Gymnasium, Fayette, Iowa.

A private family graveside service will be held at a later date at Grandview Cemetery, Fayette.

Michael Ames Moser was born on July 25, 1989, to Rick and Kathryn (Ganske) Moser in West Union, Iowa.

He graduated from North Fayette High School in 2007 and attended St. Cloud State for one year where he was a member of the football team. Mike was an Upper Iowa University graduate and played football for the Peacocks for six seasons. 

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Swimmers win 1st

Swimmers win 1st

 

 

  The West Union swim team won its first meet of the season Tuesday, June 19, in Sumner, 383-316.

Head coach Kennedy Balk said the win was, a total team effort.

As for individual efforts, Balk singled out a few key people who had particularly good efforts. Included were the Lundgren brothers, Jaxson and Brooxton, who were first and second, respectively, in the 8-and-under 25 freestyle.

Carl Moser won the 9/10 100 individual medley, while Maeley Nefzger captured gold in the 11/12 50 fly.

In the 15-18 age groups, Matt Appler and Tiffanie Koch each captured a pair of gold medals after winning the boys’ and girls’ 25 and 50 backstroke.

West Union’s first home meet last Thursday against Cresco was postponed due to weather. It will be made up Tuesday, July 18, in West Union.

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TigerHawk SB sweeps CR

 

Makenna Koch’s big windup on the mound is evident in this photo from recent action. Thursday, against Clayton Ridge, the sophomore held the Eagles to four hits and one earned run in NFV’s 13-3 win. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

TigerHawk SB sweeps CR

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

 

The North Fayette Valley softball team started and ended last week by sweeping a UIC foe. 

Monday (June 19), the TigerHawks swept West Central and on Thursday NFV swept Clayton Ridge; both doubleheaders were in West Union.

In the interim, Kee High, the number-one team in Class 1A, took two from NFV on Tuesday, June 20, and Cascade pulled off a sweep on its home diamond on Wednesday.

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NFV 3rd in UIC baseball

 

NFV shortstop Tate Hovden rips this pitch for a double in Saturday morning’s 9-7 loss to A-P. The senior also singled, stole a base, and scored twice. In the afternoon game against Independence, Hovden stroked a single and scored two runs in a 5-1 victory. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

NFV 3rd in UIC baseball

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

 

Although the NFV baseball team went 1-3 in UIC play last week, the TigerHawks kept their third-place conference standing intact.

Clayton Ridge/Central, second in the UIC, beat the TigerHawks twice Monday, June 19, in West Union. The Eagles won, 10-2 and 16-1.

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Mr. and Mrs. Bob Olson

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Olson

 

 

Nicole Haywood and Bob Olson of Phoenix, Ariz., exchanged wedding vows in a 4 p.m. ceremony on Sunday, May 28, at Prairie Moon Winery in Ames. The Rev. Corey Larson officiated.

Parents of the bride are Charlie and Linda Haywood of Union. Parents of the groom are Mick and Mary Olson of Postville.

Grandparents of the bride are Richard and Leona Smith of Cedar Rapids and Arvin and Carolyn Haywood of Union. Grandfather of the groom is Bob Heffern of Waukon.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore an off-the-shoulder ivory gown featuring a lace overlay and train. She carried a bouquet of pale pink hydrangeas, succulents and roses.

Bridesmaids were Jessica Bane, Kathryn Schiefelbein, Kate Rose Russel, Julia Trausch and Hope Zefran.

Mahayla Bernadine Hanson, Bob’s niece, was the flower girl.

Groomsmen were Drew Lensch, Sawyer Stecher, Tyler Schori, Colin Duffy and Colin Shiver.  

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George Woodard

George Woodard

 

 

George B. Woodard of West Union will observe his 90th birthday on Monday, July 10. In celebration of this milestone, he will be honored by his family with a card shower. 

A lifelong resident of West Union, George would love to hear from friends, neighbors and relatives, both near and far. 

He and his wife, Iris, have three children, Nancy (Bill) Marker of Clinton, N.J., Dick Woodard of West Union, and Jane (Jonathan) Aves of Winston-Salem, N.C. Their family also includes four grandchildren.

Birthday wishes can be sent to George at 333 S. Vine St., West Union, IA 52175.

Sharing a memory or two in your card or note would make his birthday even more special!

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