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Sep

Warrior XC strong at CC

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-09-06 16:33

 

South Winn senior Paxten DeVilbiss placed 10th overall with a time of 18:39.6 at Thursday’s Trent Smith Cross Country Invitational, held at Charles City. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

Warrior XC strong at CC

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

 

The South Winneshiek girls’ and boys’ cross country team traveled to Charles City Thursday to participate in the Trent Smith Cross Country Invitational.

The Warrior girls had a solid showing in their second meet of the season as senior Felicity Taylor grabbed fifth overall with a time of 20:25.2.

Wed
06
Sep

Warrior VB notches pair of wins

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-09-06 16:27

 

South Winn senior Jaden Schweinefus goes up for a spike during Thursday’s volleyball meet against West Central. The Warriors came out strong, earning their second-straight win of the season over the Blue Devils. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

Warrior VB notches pair of wins

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

 

The South Winneshiek volleyball team was busy last week, picking up a pair of wins at home before participating in a tough Saturday tournament in New Hampton.

Wed
06
Sep

'We will get better'

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-09-06 16:23

 

The South Winneshiek defense teams up for a stop of the St. Ansgar ball carrier as Jackson Lukes (65), Braxton Smith (1), and Steven Moore (right) combine for a big stop in Friday night’s game against the Saints. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

'We will get better'

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

Kicker – Warriors fall, 35-12

‘We will get better’

By Zakary Kriener

The Warrior football team hosted its first home game of the season Friday night as the St. Ansgar Saints came to town.

Having won three straight matchups against the Warriors, St. Ansgar was determined to make it four. The Warriors, however, sent a different message early on.

In the first quarter, junior quarterback connected with fellow junior Cole Klimesh for a 24-yard touchdown, giving the Warrior an early 6-0 lead.

Wed
06
Sep

'A perfect fit' for Neutzman

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-09-06 16:14

 

Calmar Lutheran Church recently welcomed its new pastor, Anita Neutzman, to the community. Neutzman began her new role with the local church on Aug. 1. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

'A perfect fit' for Neutzman

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

‘A perfect fit’ for Neutzman

By Zakary Kriener

Several months ago when Calmar Lutheran Church began its search for a new pastor, one of its goals was to find a perfect fit not only for its church members, but also for the entire community. Fittingly, Pastor Anita Neutzman was also looking for a church and community that fit her personality and style.

“Even before I was officially ordained on June 24, I began interviewing at different churches,” said Neutzman, who most recently lived with her husband, Dennis, in Story City. “I wanted a congregation that would be a great match, and I feel that is exactly what I found here in Calmar.”

Neutzman officially began her new role here in Winneshiek County on Aug. 1, which also marks her first time serving as a pastor.

Wed
06
Sep

Karen Hemesath

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-09-06 16:06

Karen Hemesath

 

 

Karen Ann Hemesath, 73, of Castalia, Iowa passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at the Ossian Senior Hospice surrounded by her loving family, after suffering a series of strokes. Karen Ann was born on August 27, 1944 to Philip A. Schmitz and Florence A. Miller in Decorah, Iowa.  She was baptized and confirmed at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, where she remained a member her entire life.  Karen attended De Sales Catholic High School and graduated in 1962.  Following her education, she attended the Paris Academy of Cosmetology in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  After receiving her cosmetology license, Karen was employed at Althea’s Beauty Salon in Waukon, Iowa and then Brannon’s Beauty Salon in Ossian, Iowa.

Wed
06
Sep

Justin "Skip" Baker

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-09-06 16:01

Justin "Skip" Baker

 

 

Justin “Skip” Duane Baker, 79, of Clermont, Iowa, died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017, at Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital, West Union, Iowa.

Skip was born on May 18, 1938, to Joe and Alvira (Amundson) Baker in the Postville hospital. 

He was confirmed at Marion Lutheran Church, Gunder, Iowa. 

In the late 1950s, he served in the Army National Guard for three years.

Skip was united in marriage with Beverly Bennett on Feb. 17, 1957, at West Clermont Lutheran Church.

He was very active in community ventures. He served on many community boards and committees. He was a member of the Clermont Development Corporation, A&J Retrieval Service, Clermont City Council (12 years), Community Club (president), Pleasant Valley Golf Course (president), Marion Cemetery Board (treasurer), Marion Church Council (treasurer), and Marion Sunday School (superintendent).

Wed
06
Sep

Loan agreement approved for Mill Avenue

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-09-06 15:57

Loan agreement approved for Mill Avenue

 

 

Shane Butterfield

Contributing Writer

 

 

At the Elgin City Council’s Sept. 4 meeting, a public hearing was held on the City’s proposed entry into a Street Improvement Loan Agreement with Fayette County to fund the cost of the Mill Avenue paving project. 

After receiving public comment on the proposal, the council unanimously passed Resolution No. 2017-05, which authorized and approved both the acceptance of the loan agreement and the levying of additional property taxes to help pay for the venture.

Wed
06
Sep

Turnovers plague WC football

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-09-06 15:52

 

West Central’s Taylor Hepperle is unsuccessful in trying to break two Turkey Valley Trojan tackles during a 62-12 loss on Friday night, Sept. 1, in Jackson Junction.  Chris DeBack photo

 

Turnovers plague WC football

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

Turnovers continued to be the story for the West Central football team as it turned the ball over five times in a 62-12 loss to the Turkey Valley Trojans on Friday, Sept 1, in Jackson Junction. 

The Blue Devils played the Trojans, the eighth-ranked team in Eight-Man Football, tough in the first quarter. West Central possessed the ball first, and starting from its own 26-yard line it marched down the field highlighted by a 32-yard reception by freshman Aidan Nelson. 

Wed
06
Sep

West Central VB off to competitive start

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-09-06 15:45

 

West Central freshman Bryliegh Rouse attempts to keep the ball form hitting the floor after junior Kenadie Betz made a diving stop in the third set against South Winneshiek Thursday, Aug. 31.

 

West Central VB off to competitive start

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

While the West Central volleyball team’s record of 3-5 may not show it, the girls are off to a competitive start this season.

The Blue Devils launched their season with a triangular against Wapsie Valley and Oelwein on Tuesday, Aug. 29, at the Warriors’ home near Fairbank. 

Wed
06
Sep

Ronald Bengfort

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-09-06 15:22

Ronald Bengford

 

 

Ronald “Grog” Virgil Bengfort age 62 of Postville, IA, formerly of St. Lucas, died Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, at his home of natural causes.

A Funeral Mass was held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in St. Lucas with Rev. Kyle Digmann celebrating the Mass. Inurnment was held following the Mass at the church cemetery.  

Online condolences for Ronnie's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com.

Ronald “Grog” Virgil Bengfort was born Jan. 5, 1955 in West Union, Iowa, the son of Virgil and Linda (Wichman) Bengfort. 

He attended Turkey Valley Schools and was a 1973 graduate from Turkey Valley High School. It was in high school that Ronnie’s love for sports began. He was a remarkable athlete and excelled in football and basketball during his high school years. 

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