On behalf of the West Union Fire Department, fire chief Rory Starks recently presented retiring firefighter Don Baumler with the commemorative plaque recognizing Baumler’s 40 years of service to the local fire department and community. Community members can share their appreciation for the...

WU fireman answering final calls after 40 years
On behalf of the West Union Fire Department, fire chief Rory Starks recently presented retiring firefighter Don Baumler with the commemorative plaque recognizing Baumler’s 40 years of service to the local fire department and community. Community members can share their appreciation for the...

The MercyOne New Hampton’s Nursing Honor Guard was among those leading the procession at the funeral of longtime Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital nurse Rose Goerend Tuesday, April 2. The ceremony at St. Luke Catholic Church in St. Lucas was the first tribute conducted by the recently...

MercyOne Honor Guard pays tribute to Gundersen nurse
The MercyOne New Hampton’s Nursing Honor Guard was among those leading the procession at the funeral of longtime Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital nurse Rose Goerend Tuesday, April 2. The ceremony at St. Luke Catholic Church in St. Lucas was the first tribute conducted by the recently...

Production of “The Straight Story” took place in Clermont from Oct. 6-19, 1998. Among the scenes shot in Clermont was when Alvin Straight entered the lives of the community along Highway 18. The Clermont Fire Department recreated their role in the story by burning down a home as part of...

Hollywood memories returning to Clermont
Production of “The Straight Story” took place in Clermont from Oct. 6-19, 1998. Among the scenes shot in Clermont was when Alvin Straight entered the lives of the community along Highway 18. The Clermont Fire Department recreated their role in the story by burning down a home as part of...

For the last 50 years, Ron Franzen has dedicated countless hours of service to the Fort Atkinson Fire Department as fire chief. Franzen first joined the department in 1971 and was elected as chief in 1974 and will be honored with a special celebration on Sunday, April 21. The celebration...

Fort Atkinson FD to celebrate pair of milestones
For the last 50 years, Ron Franzen has dedicated countless hours of service to the Fort Atkinson Fire Department as fire chief. Franzen first joined the department in 1971 and was elected as chief in 1974 and will be honored with a special celebration on Sunday, April 21. The celebration...

Inaugurated as Upper Iowa University’s 21st president in 2013, William R. Duffy II (left) is the institution’s longest-serving president since Dr. Eugene Garbee, who served the university from 1952-70. To honor both he and his wife Sharon, UIU will host a retirement reception at the...

Peacock family to honor retiring president April 12
Inaugurated as Upper Iowa University’s 21st president in 2013, William R. Duffy II (left) is the institution’s longest-serving president since Dr. Eugene Garbee, who served the university from 1952-70. To honor both he and his wife Sharon, UIU will host a retirement reception at the...

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Clermont council approves speed cameras

Tuesday, 09/04/24

Clermont council approves speed cameras By Vicki Rowland Contributing writer The Clermont City Council reviewed a speed camera agreement from city attorney David Hanson Monday. The decision was made to have his office type the proposed ordinance, with changes... + continue reading

Gundersen Palmer awarded $1.1 million for OB project

Tuesday, 09/04/24

Gundersen Palmer awarded $1.1 million for OB project By Mike Van Sickle Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinics in West Union is among the entities to receive funding as part of the recently approved federal government funding package for the first half of... + continue reading

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Help ‘Reminisce, Celebrate, Imagine’ West Union’s 175th Anniversary

Tuesday, 02/04/24 - 0 comment(s)

Among the community members helping plan for West Union’s 175th Anniversary celebration in September are (front, l-r) Maggie O’Brien, Amie Johansen; (back) Linda Jacobsen, Chas Fels, Chris Boesker and Lynn Lauer. Not pictured are 175th Planning Committee members Katrina Schmitt, William... + continue reading

Area bridge and resurfacing projects to begin

Tuesday, 02/04/24 - 0 comment(s)

The Highway 150 bridge over the Volga River, near Fayette, will be one of three local road projects set to begin in April. Construction crews will begin closing one lane of traffic on the bridge Monday. Meanwhile, resurfacing of Highway 56 between West Union and Elkader, and resurfacing of Highway... + continue reading

Chief deputy to sign off on career Monday

Tuesday, 26/03/24 - 0 comment(s)

Chief deputy to sign off on career Monday By Mike Van Sickle Each day of his law enforcement career, Jim Davis was determined to make an impact on a person’s life, especially those who may have fallen victim to a crime. On Monday, April 1, the retiring... + continue reading

Fayette County recognized for ‘Outstanding’ promotions

Tuesday, 26/03/24 - 0 comment(s)

Fayette County recognized for ‘Outstanding’ promotions By Mike Van Sickle Fayette County Economic Development and Tourism was among 24 award recipients Wednesday, March 20, at the Iowa Tourism Conference in Des Moines. ... + continue reading

A successful 100-day recovery at WU’s Gundersen Palmer

Tuesday, 26/03/24 - 0 comment(s)

A successful 100-day recovery at WU’s Gundersen Palmer By Sharon Drahn Contributing Writer When Julie Scott awoke with numbness in the bottom of her feet last November, she had no idea what was happening to her body. Living alone, the McGregor woman... + continue reading

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NFV girls continue to impress with shutout win No. 3

Tuesday, 09/04/24 - 0 comment(s)

NFV girls continue to impress with shutout win No. 3 By Zakary Kriener The TigerHawk girls’ soccer team improved to 3-1 on the season on Friday as the team... + continue reading