This shows the start of the fire that would eventually destroy the Fayette County Courthouse in West Union on Feb. 5, 1922. The 100th anniversary of the fire is being observed by an event Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, hosted by the Fayette County Historical Society.   County Courthouse...

County Courthouse demise by fire 100 years ago
This shows the start of the fire that would eventually destroy the Fayette County Courthouse in West Union on Feb. 5, 1922. The 100th anniversary of the fire is being observed by an event Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, hosted by the Fayette County Historical Society. County Courthouse...

Festina native Jarret Einck has worked in graphic design for over 20 years. Since 2013, he has worked at the iconic Better Homes & Gardens magazine where he has designed countless covers (including the one pictured from the magazine’s 100-year anniversary), stories, and layouts. (...

Festina native enjoying role with iconic 'Better Homes & Gardens'
Festina native Jarret Einck has worked in graphic design for over 20 years. Since 2013, he has worked at the iconic Better Homes & Gardens magazine where he has designed countless covers (including the one pictured from the magazine’s 100-year anniversary), stories, and layouts. (...

Casey Smith (right) was sworn in as the newest member of the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office last week. Smith is a Decorah native and has worked for the Decorah Police Department since 2016. (submitted photo)  Smith is newest Winneshiek County Deputy  The...

Smith is newest Winneshiek County Deputy
Casey Smith (right) was sworn in as the newest member of the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office last week. Smith is a Decorah native and has worked for the Decorah Police Department since 2016. (submitted photo) Smith is newest Winneshiek County Deputy The...

Mentoree and Mentor, Carter Schlawin (left) and Chris Schveiger, went deer hunting this fall. It was Carter’s first hunting experience. The two had been preparing for the hunt for several months in advance.   A mentor match that has spanned the years By Jack Swanson...

A mentor match that has spanned the years
Mentoree and Mentor, Carter Schlawin (left) and Chris Schveiger, went deer hunting this fall. It was Carter’s first hunting experience. The two had been preparing for the hunt for several months in advance. A mentor match that has spanned the years By Jack Swanson...

Michelle Rothmeyer of Calmar claimed her $50,000 in winnings from the Powerball. She matched four of five white balls and the Powerball drawing on Dec. 29, 2021. (submitted photo)  Calmar woman wins $50,000 Powerball prize  By Zak Krienerzkriener@fayettepublishing.com...

Calmer woman wins $50,000 Powerball prize
Michelle Rothmeyer of Calmar claimed her $50,000 in winnings from the Powerball. She matched four of five white balls and the Powerball drawing on Dec. 29, 2021. (submitted photo) Calmar woman wins $50,000 Powerball prize By Zak Krienerzkriener@fayettepublishing.com...

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Supervisors take no action on Prairie View sale

Wednesday, 26/01/22

Supervisors take no action on Prairie View sale By Chris Baldus editor@oelweindailyregister.com No sale, at least not on Monday, Jan. 24. The Fayette County Board of Supervisors decided to take no action during its regular weekly meeting regarding the proposed sale... + continue reading

Ossian Knights of Columbus free throw contest

Wednesday, 19/01/22

Ossian Knights of Columbus free throw contest The Ossian Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a free of charge free throw contest for boys and girls ages 9-14 (based on Jan. 1, 2022) on Sunday, Jan. 23 at St. Teresa of Calcutta School in Ossian. Sign up and practice will... + continue reading

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First Baby of 2022 at Winneshiek Medical Center

Wednesday, 12/01/22 - 0 comment(s)

William Erik Huegal was the first baby delivered at Winneshiek Medical Center of 2022. He was born on Jan. 2, weighing 6 lbs., 12 ½ oz., and measuring 19 ½ inches. He is the son of Kyle and Erika Huegel of Decorah. (submitted photo) First Baby of 2022 at Winneshiek Medical... + continue reading

Gundersen Palmer welcomes first baby of 2022

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Victoria Sophia Rivera Davis was welcomed into the world on Sunday, Jan. 9, making her the first baby to be born in 2022, at Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital in West Union. As “first baby” she and her family received many gifts from local businesses. “We can’t thank you... + continue reading

'Makeover Home' 10 years later

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Audrey Gibbs stands in her kitchen with natural wood cabinetry and retro looking appliances that complete the farm motif look of the house. The home was built for Audrey Gibbs and her family through the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition show aired 10 years ago. (Jack Swanson photo) '... + continue reading

New County Shop beginning to take shape

Wednesday, 05/01/22 - 0 comment(s)

The new Fayette County Secondary Roads shop is beginning to take shape in West Union’s Industrial Park. Construction had been delayed because of shortage of materials. (Jack Swanson photo) New County Shop beginning to take shape By Jack Swanson jswanson@... + continue reading

Iowa land value up 29 percent

Wednesday, 29/12/21 - 0 comment(s)

The 2021 Iowa State University Farmland Value Survey revealed that the average value per acre of Iowa land rose 29 percent to $9,751. (Zakary Kriener photo) Iowa land value up 29 percent By Zakary Kriener According to the 2021 Farmland Value Survey by Iowa State University, numbers... + continue reading

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Four TigerHawks compete at IWCOA State

Wednesday, 26/01/22 - 0 comment(s)

North Fayette Valley competed at the IWCOA Girls’ State Wrestling Tournament over the weekend in Coralville. Representing the TigerHawks are (l-r) coach Jacob Pedersen, Leslie Graves, Drew... + continue reading