Local volunteer quilters have been gathering every week for several months every year to sew quilts for others to enjoy. The group has donated countless quilts to the Winneshiek Medical Center Foundation to be given to patients in hospice care and the emergency room. (submitted photo) ...

Ossian quilting group makes a big impact
Local volunteer quilters have been gathering every week for several months every year to sew quilts for others to enjoy. The group has donated countless quilts to the Winneshiek Medical Center Foundation to be given to patients in hospice care and the emergency room. (submitted photo) ...

North Fayette Valley High School students helped beautify the town recently by cleaning up the gardens in the downtown area. Julius Mueller and Clayton Schaefers pitched in to get this spot ready for summer and RAGBRAI. (Jack Swanson photos)  Gardeners being sought to help West Union...

Gardeners being sought to help West Union look its best for RAGBRAI
North Fayette Valley High School students helped beautify the town recently by cleaning up the gardens in the downtown area. Julius Mueller and Clayton Schaefers pitched in to get this spot ready for summer and RAGBRAI. (Jack Swanson photos) Gardeners being sought to help West Union...

South Winneshiek alum Felicity Taylor captured the Senior women’s freestyle national title Friday at the U.S. Open in Las Vegas, Nev. Taylor took first place at 53 kilograms by defeating Alyssa Lampe in the finals via a 14-3 technical fall. (submitted photo)  Taylor earns gold at U...

Taylor earns gold at U.S. Open
South Winneshiek alum Felicity Taylor captured the Senior women’s freestyle national title Friday at the U.S. Open in Las Vegas, Nev. Taylor took first place at 53 kilograms by defeating Alyssa Lampe in the finals via a 14-3 technical fall. (submitted photo) Taylor earns gold at U...

Committee Chairperson Ron Saboe will be showing young riders like Josie Michael, a third grader at West Union Elementary, how to ride a bike safely and use the proper safety equipment, like a helmet, during the Bicycle Rodeo, Tuesday, May 17, at the West Union Elementary School. (Jack Swanson photo...

'Ride Right' is what these two RAGBRAI committee chairs strive for
Committee Chairperson Ron Saboe will be showing young riders like Josie Michael, a third grader at West Union Elementary, how to ride a bike safely and use the proper safety equipment, like a helmet, during the Bicycle Rodeo, Tuesday, May 17, at the West Union Elementary School. (Jack Swanson photo...

There was standing room only at the West Union City Council meeting, Monday, May 2, when the future of the golf course and of a planned biking and walking trail was up for discussion. (Jack Swanson photo)       No conclusions following public meeting on golf...

No conclusions following public meeting on golf course, trail
There was standing room only at the West Union City Council meeting, Monday, May 2, when the future of the golf course and of a planned biking and walking trail was up for discussion. (Jack Swanson photo) No conclusions following public meeting on golf...

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SW commencement ceremony is Sunday

Wednesday, 11/05/22

SW Commencement ceremony is Sunday South Winneshiek High School Commencement for the Class of 2022 will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 15, at the gymnasium. Graduating members of the class include the following:  Chance Adam  Jacob Bohr  Jordan Buchheit... + continue reading

North Fayette Valley graduation is Sunday, May 15

Wednesday, 11/05/22

North Fayette Valley graduation is Sunday, May 15 By Jack Swanson jswanson@fayettecountynewspapers.com North Fayette Valley School’s 2022 Commencement is Sunday, May 15, 2 p.m., at the High School Gym in West Union. This year’s class motto is "I don't... + continue reading

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Seed Savers Exchange workers petition for union election

Wednesday, 27/04/22 - 0 comment(s)

Seed Savers Exchange workers petition for union election Employees of Seed Savers Exchange (SSE) are filing a petition with the NLRB to form a union. The union intends to represent full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees, bridging all departments. The majority of... + continue reading

Clermont FD ready to put new pumper truck into service

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Members of the Clermont Fire Department, including (l-r) Kevin Wescott, Randy Wiedenhoff (chief), Brant Schrader (assistant chief), and Kenny Monteith (secretary), stand in front of the brand-new pumper truck. The truck was ordered two years ago and was finally brought to its new home in Clermont... + continue reading

100+ year old stained glass windows get makeover!

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Holy Name Church members Leroy Soppe (second from right) and Mike Heins (third from right) traveled to Cathedral Crafts in Winona, Minn., to watch the window restoration work in progress. (Barb Heins photo) 100+ year old stained glass windows get makeover! By Jack Swanson... + continue reading

Schmitt elected as Iowa FFA secretary

Wednesday, 20/04/22 - 0 comment(s)

South Winneshiek senior Holly Schmitt was named the Iowa FFA secretary at the Iowa FFA Conference, which was held April 10-12 in Ames. (submitted photo) Schmitt elected as Iowa FFA secretary By Zakary Kriener zkriener@fayettepublishing.com In the... + continue reading

Chris Cagle, Jameson Rodgers coming to Winneshiek Co. Fair

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Chris Cagle and Jameson Rodgers Chris Cagle, Jameson Rodgers coming to Winneshiek Co. Fair by Zakary Kriener zkriener@ayettepublishing.com The much anticipated announcement of the Winneshiek County Fair’s Saturday night (July 16) Grandstand... + continue reading

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Warrior boys win second straight UIC title, girls 5th

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For the second straight year, the South Winneshiek boys’ track and field team was crowned the Upper Iowa Conference champion. With 132 team points, the Warriors were led by nine podium finishes... + continue reading