County primary candidates set
By Mike Van Sickle
The candidates for Fayette County’s Tuesday, June 4, primary election have officially fired their nomination papers. At the county level, the ballots will include the positions of auditor, sheriff, and one... + continue reading
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Clermont council and residents discuss speed cameras
By Vicki Rowland
Contributing Writer
Approximately 20 Clermont citizens came out Monday evening to meet with their elected city officials to listen, learn and voice their opinions about the potential speed... + continue reading
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The West Union Family Dollar/Dollar Tree parking lot and store aisles were filled throughout the day Monday when members of the public were made aware that a 50% clearance sale was ongoing and the local store will be one of the 600 Family Dollar stores to close in the first half of fiscal 2024.... + continue reading
While it was a difficult decision to reevaluate their number of center locations and programs last spring and summer, Upper Iowa University is experiencing significant improvements to its operating deficit and enrollment growth. (Courtesy photo)
Upper Iowa University continues springing forward... + continue reading
Chairpersons for the 2024 Elgin Homecoming celebration, which will be held June 27-30, include (front, l-r) Shauna Kerr, Lexi Dunt, Tammy Moser, Candis Frieden, Pam Pfister, Abbie Peterson, Angie Boehm; (back) Mary Schott, Cindy Torkelson, Brandon Torkelson, and Joan Boleyn. Missing from photo are... + continue reading
North Fayette Valley Middle School band director Abigail Toussaint leads the school’s new middle school jazz band in a recent practice at the Valley center. The participating students have learned the basics of jazz improvisation, 12-bar blues form, and jazz articulation and style. (Mike Van... + continue reading
Moellers, Peterson, Becthold file candidacy
Primary candidate nomination papers due March 22
By Mike Van Sickletified
(Editor's note: This story was updated after the newspaper office was informed West Union Police Chief Paul Becthold had officially filed after the... + continue reading
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Gymnasts compete in Cedar Rapids
Moser School of Dance and Gymnastic area athletes recently competed and placed in the USTA Power Tumbling meet in Cedar Rapids. There... + continue reading
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Thanking those who served
By Jerry Wadian
March 29 is officially National Vietnam Veterans Day; a day to remember and honor the 8.7 million Americans who served in... + continue reading
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WU 175th Anniversary Logo Contest
West Union’s past, present and future will be recognized during the city’s 175th anniversary celebration scheduled for Friday,... + continue reading
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