Dillon O’Kones and Ava Wegner were helping contractors at the site of the Kaleidoscope Kids Childcare Center (KKCC) construction project in May. KKCC staff, North Fayette personnel, and local volunteers plan to soon begin moving supplies into the new facility. (Mike Van Sickle photo)
New beginnings among top stories
By Mike Van Sickle
News Editor
mvansickle@thefayettecountyunion.com
As in recent years, a dwindling population, recovering economy, and other socio-economic issues provided for both successes and setbacks in Unionland in 2014. Among the featured topics of public discussion and published in The Fayette County Union this past year were the following:
A number of businesses were introduced to the community or enjoyed new beginnings in 2014.
Among the grand openings and congratulatory celebrations held were for proprietors at Quillins, Concept by Iowa Hearing Aid Center, EZ Deal, West Union Dental Associates, 122, Unionland Feed & Supply, Top Hat Tavern, McJ’s Embroidery, Gus & Tony’s Town House, Crop Production Services, and Iowa Food Hub.
Meanwhile, construction of the new Kaleidoscope Kids Childcare Center began in 2014. Officials tentatively plan to move supplies and equipment into the building in the coming weeks.
Although news that ALCO filed for bankruptcy and was shuttering all 198 stores, including its West Union business, is a blow to the community, local officials are enthused by the number of local entrepreneurs and even residents who have inquired how to fill the soon-to-be vacant building with a new business model.