March 2015

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Leah Swensen

Leah Swensen

 

 

Dr. Judd and Sara Swensen of West Union are happy to announce the recent birth of their daughter Leah Jane.

Leah was born at 10:02 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015, at Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo. She weighed 8 lbs. 15.6 oz. and measured 21 inches.

She joins sister Anna, 4, and brother Jack, 2, at home.

Grandparents are Ronald and Delinda Cordes of Gridley, Ill., and Stanley and Kathleen Swensen of Kiron.

 

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11
Mar

Eagle projects land at Echo Valley

 

Jared Van Sickle stands alongside one of the two gates and signs that he recently installed at Echo Valley State Park as part of his Eagle Scout Project. With the assistance of other local volunteers, Van Sickle also poured a new concrete pad in the lower park shelter along Otter Creek. West Union Boy Scout Troop 54 will recognize Van Sickle during Court of Honor ceremonies on Saturday, March 14. (Mike Van Sickle photo)

 

Eagle projects land at Echo Valley

 

 

By Mike Van Sickle
News Editor
mvansickle@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

West Union Boy Scout Troop 54 will recognize Eagle Scout Jared Van Sickle during Court of Honor ceremonies on Saturday, March 14.

Jared, the son of Mike and Kris Van Sickle of West Union, has earned 37 merit badges while soaring up the trail of the Eagle. The North Fayette Valley senior has served as the local Boy Scout Troop’s quartermaster, assistant patrol leader, and senior patrol leader.

Jared credits Scout leaders Ray Harford, Rory Starks, Kris Van Sickle and Scott Johansen for influencing him during his Scouting career.

“They kept me motivated, and each played a part in leading me in the right direction,” explained the 18-year-old. “It is something I will always be grateful for.”

Van Sickle noted that he especially enjoyed camping and the canoeing and fishing trips to the Boundary Waters with his fellow Scouts.

Due to his love for the outdoors and the many days and early evenings he has spent at Echo Valley State Park near West Union, Jared approached Fayette County Conservation Director Rod Marlatt on potential Eagle Scout projects that may be needed at the local recreation area.

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11
Mar

Chamber/Main Street merger opens new avenues

 

As the director of the recently merged West Union Chamber of Commerce and Main Street West Union organizations, Jennifer Tobin joins each of the board members in looking forward to promoting businesses and future events throughout the entire community. The organization continues to seek public input in regard to a name for the group. Anyone wishing to submit a name for the new organization or to volunteer to help with an event, project, and/or committee is asked to contact Tobin at (563) 422-3070. (Mike Van Sickle photo)

 

Chamber/Main Street merger opens new avenues

 

 

By Mike Van Sickle
News Editor
mvansickle@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

As the merging process continues, the newly combined West Union Chamber of Commerce and Main Street West Union (MSWU) organization is setting a new foundation to further engage the entire community.

“I believe the board members from both organizations look at this as a tremendous benefit to all of our merchants and the entire community,” said Bob Sadler, newly elected president of the yet-to-be named group.

“A connection with the Main Street Iowa program provides more accessibility and an additional avenue for valuable information and opportunities to our local businesses,” he explained.

“All of our businesses are equally important, and this reorganization will open doors to the benefit of each and every one of them,” he continued. “If there was ever a time for additional teamwork, now is the time.”

Sadler noted that former West Union Chamber of Commerce coordinator Jennifer Tobin is settling into her new role as director of the combined MSWU and Chamber offices.  

Wed
04
Mar

Garry Wiltgen

Garry Wiltgen

 

 

Garry Wiltgen, age 68, of Calmar, IA, died on Thursday, February 26, 2015, at the Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah, IA, after a short illness.

Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 2, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Calmar with Rev. Donald Hawes as the officiant.

Interment was held at St. Aloysius Catholic Cemetery in Calmar.

Schluter-Balik Funeral Home assisted the family with the arrangements.

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04
Mar

School board discusses 2016 budget

School board discusses 2016 budget

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

The South Winneshiek school board met Monday night, March 2, in Calmar.

Shared Superintendant Clark Goltz and the South Winn school board discussed options regarding the 2015 fiscal year budget for the district. Current projections show a 4.7 student enrollment decline from 2015 to 2016, which will result in a loss of $29,983.

Goltz informed the board that the cash reserve levy can be used to offset this loss in funds, with a maximum levy amount for the 2016 fiscal year at $425,762, including a $200,000 management fund.

An April 6 budget hearing date has been set and is open for members of the public.

Wed
04
Mar

South Winn holds Pop Band and Choir Concert

 

South Winn holds Pop Band and Choir Concert

 

South Winn choir students performed several popular tunes at the recent Pop Band and Choir Concert, including “Don’t Stop Believing” and a pair of tunes from the popular movie “Frozen.” Proudly entertaining during the recent concert are (front, l-r) Alejandro Koenig, Matthew Meyer, Karissa Kleve, Rhianna Bergstrom, and Maddie Ondrashek; (second row) Kelly Kuboushek, Manning Kubousek, Lucas Feltz, Amy Covell, and Maddie Monroe; (back) Mahagoni Boe, Ethan Kipp, Adam Tollefsrud, Nic Hogan, and Marc Teff. (Zakary Kriener photo)

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