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April 2015

Wed
22
Apr

Shirley (Mrs. Del) Schmitt

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-04-22 15:35

Shirley (Mrs. Del) Schmitt

 

 

The family of Shirley (Mrs. Del) Schmitt is hosting a card shower in honor of her 75th birthday on Sunday, April 26.

Cards may be sent to 206 Hall Street, West Union, IA 52175.

 

Wed
22
Apr

Branstad returns to northeast Iowa

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-04-22 15:31

 

Hall Roberts (l), the third-generation owner of Hall Roberts’ Son, Inc., and general manager Chris Hoffert (r) welcomed Iowa Governor Terry Branstad to Postville on Thursday, April 16, on his tour of all 99 Iowa counties. Branstad visited the over-150-year-old company that produces wholesale seed and feed products. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

Brandstad returns to northeast Iowa

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

One of Governor Terry Branstad’s yearly goals is to visit all 99 Iowa counties. On Thursday, April 16, the longest-serving governor in Iowa history made stops across northeast Iowa to cross several counties off of his list.

“By pledging to visit every county in the state, I get to see the many different wonderful industries that we have right here in Iowa,” noted Branstad while addressing a crowd in Postville. “It gives me the opportunity to see what I can do to grow and help progress these industries in small-town Iowa.”

Branstad’s trip to Postville saw him visiting one of the oldest businesses in all of Iowa, Hall Roberts’ Son, Inc.

The wholesale feed and seed producer has been family-owned since it first opened in 1864, prior to the conclusion of the Civil War.

Wed
22
Apr

Many miles ahead for Huber

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-04-22 15:22

 

Art Huber of Fort Atkinson, who recently celebrated his 100th birthday and successfully renewed his driver’s license, gets ready to take off for the golf course. Over 150 of Art’s family and friends joined the former Huber’s Store grocery store owner in celebrating his birthday at the Fort Atkinson Community Center. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

Many miles ahead for Huber

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

Nearly everyone in the area is familiar with Art Huber. If they haven’t had the privilege of meeting him personally, surely they have heard of Huber’s Store, which has been a family-owned grocery store in Fort Atkinson since 1876.

The second-generation family owner of the store with his brother, Virgil, spent several years working at General Motors in Cincinnati during World War II. He joined the war effort as the plant he worked for build trucks.

Wed
22
Apr

Edward Szabo

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-04-22 15:11

Edward Szabo

 

Edward Szabo, 88, of Clermont died Wednesday, April 15. Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Postville assisted the family with the arrangements.

Wed
22
Apr

Sharon Kay (Feaker) Duryee

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-04-22 15:08

Sharon Kay (Feaker) Duryee

 

Sharon passed away on April 17, 2015. She was born April 2, 1946.

Survivors include Don Bell, Jimmy Pechelmann, Denise (Kenneth) Blue, Connie (Joel) Duncomb, Vernon (Gaylin) Duryee, Rebecca (Joe) Benttine. Brothers Ron and Bill Feaker. Several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Close friend Curt Benttine. She was preceded in death by Bernice and Marshall Bell, Vernon and Grace Feaker, and her son Alan Duryee.
There will be a  celebration of life at the Wadena Legion Hall from noon to 3 p.m., May 2, 2015.
 
 
Wed
22
Apr

Street repair, sewer lines discussed

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-04-22 15:00

Street repair, sewer lines discussed

 

 

Brian Smith
Contributing Writer
bsmith@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

The Elgin City Council heard estimates for street repairs and information regarding the status of current sewer lines at its meeting on Monday night.

            Councilmember Mike Baker provided estimates on street repairs needed on Main Street, Diagonal Street, Switch Street, and an alley near Elgin State Bank. The bank and the City will each pay its part for the work done in the alley, which includes some sidewalk areas as well.

Wed
22
Apr

County agrees to add $500 to Larrabee renovation fund

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-04-22 14:57

 

Larrabee Foundation members Charles Wagner and Everitt Rowland (l-r) stand outside the Larrabee Building in Clermont. Under the Foundation’s proposal to renovate the historic Clermont building, Rowland informed the Clermont City Council Tuesday, April 14, that the City’s commitment would remain at 50 percent until the council’s contribution of $15,000 a year for three years (a total of $45,000) is met. The other 50 percent will consist of the donations and grant money received toward the project. (Mike Van Sickle photo)

 

County agrees to add $500 to Larrabee renovation fund

 

 

Megan Mohlis
Contributing Writer

 

 

On Tuesday, April 14, the Clermont City Council held a special meeting to discuss the next steps to be taken in the remodeling of the Larrabee Building. Attending the meeting was architect Craig Schwerdtfeger of Struxture Architects,  who has been working on the plans for the building. With the overall remodeling proposal to include restrooms, an elevator and windows, Tuesday's meeting focused on the restroom aspect of the project.

Wed
22
Apr

WC girls 2nd at MFL/MM

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-04-22 14:29

 

Cherokee Noggle clears one of the obstacles during the shuttle hurdle Monday, April 13, in Oelwein. West Central claimed silver in the event as Mary Scott, Ashley Buzynski, Noggle and Braiden Buhrow ran a 1:20.05. (Sharon Pape photo)

 

WC girls 2nd at MFL/MM

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

The West Central girls’ track team finished as runner-up in the MFL/MM Co-Ed Meet in Monona on Thursday. Earlier in the week, the Devils tallied 39 points at The Blue Devil Relays Monday, April 13, in Oelwein and 51 more the next day at the Oelwein Girls Invitational.

Wed
22
Apr

Devil boys' track improving

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-04-22 14:23

 

Jack McDonough flings the shot for West Central in action last week. McDonough has been steadily improving in this event and won a silver medal in the discus during Monday’s (April 13) Blue Devil Invite in Oelwein. (Sharon Pape photo)

 

Devil boys' track improving

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

The West Central boys hosted the Blue Devil Relays, Monday, April 13, in Oelwein. Thursday, the boys competed at the MFL/MM Co-ed in Monona.

After the two meets, head coach Jordan Greco stated, “We’re improving times and distances with every meet because all of the guys are putting in a maximum individual effort.”

Wed
22
Apr

Fayette Council takes steps to implement housing inspections

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-04-22 13:18

Fayette Council takes steps to implement housing inspections

 

 

 

 

Janell Bradley
editor@fayettecountynewspapers.com

 

As it readies to implement a housing inspection program, the Fayette City Council Monday night reviewed the letter that will be sent to owners of properties deemed by the county assessor as being in "very poor" or "poor" condition.

Among the items on the checklist as specified in the ordinance, is that the dwelling must be free of garbage, debris and refuse; access to windows and outlets is required. The kitchen needs a refrigerator of sufficient size, and a stove or microwave is necessary. All doors and windows accessible from the outside must be equipped with locks including public common areas. Windows must stay open without being propped, and be free of breaks or cracks in the glass.  If there is a small crack, clear caulk or tape is acceptable. A privacy lock is required on the bathroom door. Each room used for living and/or sleeping must have one window that opens to the outside.

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