Area trick or treating information
Area trick-or-treating information
If you haven’t stocked up on candy or decided your Halloween costume yet, you better hurry up because Halloween is here! This weekend, many area communities will be holding trick-or-treating. Here is a... + continue reading
St. Lucas community comes together to build new fire station"/>
St. Lucas community comes together to build new fire station
The new St. Lucas Fire Association station is nearly complete and will give volunteer fire fighters over three times more room for trucks, equipment, meeting area, and more. The local volunteer fire fighters raised $170,000 in funds for the project. (Zakary Kriener photo) St. Lucas...
WU's Wastewater Plant halfway to completion"/>
WU's Wastewater Plant halfway to completion
West Union Utilities director, Scott Johansen is excited to see the city’s new Wastewater Treatment Plant come together. The plant will include a variety of additions that will make the treatment of West Union’s water supply much more efficient. (Megan...
A 'Spooky' tradition creates memories for trio of friends"/>
A 'Spooky' tradition creates memories for trio of friends
Lifelong friends (l-r) Kelly Bouska, Renee Maher, and Sara Haught recently returned from their 2020 Spooky Tour expedition, which featured a tour through Edinburgh Manor in Scotch Grove. The former mental institution has been featured on several paranormal research television shows since it closed...
Brown Trout population found at Golf Course creek"/>
Brown Trout population found at Golf Course creek
This was one of the biggest Brown Trout found during the shocking of Otter Creek at the West Union Golf Course. Brown Trout population found at Golf Course creek By Jack Swanson jswanson@fayettecountynewspapers.com Instead of a hole in one, people on the greens at...
Fair financial numbers not hurt by covid"/>
Fair financial numbers not hurt by covid
The 2020-21 Fayette County Fair Board members are (front, l-r) Erin Lehs, Shawn Alber, Justin Steinlage, Kevin Converse, Matt Egan, Mike Darnall, (back) Eric Albert, Jason Decker, Andy Bilden, Keith Koch, Brian Boess, and Katlyn Lehs. (Jack Swanson photos) Fair financial numbers not...
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Ossian, Castalia voters will see these candidates on their ballots
By Jack Swanson
jswanson@fayettecountynewspapers.com
Voters from Ossian, Castalia and the surrounding area will see, along with the national races, the following candidates on their ballots... + continue reading
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Seventh Ossian Main Street Story Walk is Thursday, Oct. 15
The Seventh Ossian Main Street Story Walk, sponsored by the Luana Savings Bank, features the book "The Little Old Lady Who Wasn’t Afraid of Anything" by Linda Williams.
The story walk will... + continue reading
A preliminary rendering of what the new bleacher and press box/concession stand/restroom project could look like when completed next fall. Work is expected to get underway yet this year to make room for the new facility, which will provide approximately 1,000 seats on the home side at the South... + continue reading
Oelwein Mayor Brett DeVore (right) makes a point at the Fayette County Solid Waste Commission meeting, Thursday, Oct. 8, at the Fayette County Courthouse. Oelwein has withheld payments to the Commission until they act on a resolution Oelwein issued them. Also pictured are (l-r) Hawkeye Mayor Don... + continue reading
This group of ladies, affectionately referred to as “The Golden Girls” meet twice a week to play Hand, Knee, and Foot a southern card game. Last month, the Golden Girls faced one of their biggest battles yet when all six were diagnosed with COVID-19. Pictured (l-r... + continue reading
Noticeable progress has already been made at the fairgrounds in Decorah as several older buildings have been removed. The site will be the home to an all-in-one Community Building that will be built over the next year with a target completion date of summer 2021. (Zakary Kriener photo)... + continue reading
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The Warrior girls took first place at the State Qualifying Meet on Friday afternoon. Members of the team include (l-r) Ella Willey, Emma Houdek, Eryn Sabelka, Anna Dietzenbach, Josie Tieskoetter,... + continue reading
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By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com
Being a reporter, I try to stick to telling what happened, and let the coaches explain the... + continue reading
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Earl and Joann Moss
The family of Earl and Joann Moss is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. They were married... + continue reading
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