Warrior seniors prevail in big win

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

In an all-around showcase game, the Warrior boys’ basketball team picked up a 75-63 victory in its final game of the 2016 regular season.

Five of the six South Winn players to score in Tuesday night’s (Feb. 9) game managed to do so in a big way, scoring over 10 points each. Senior Treyton Jacobsen paved the way with his 24 points, but was closely followed by Mitch Herold (16), Carson Lensing (12), Logan Schweinefus (11), and Joel Hanson (10).

Chester Arthur Bates Jr.

Chester Arthur "Junior" Bates, Jr., 67, of Blackwell, Oklahoma, passed away Saturday evening, January 23, 2016 at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.

Born October 9, 1948 in Denver, Colorado, he was the son of Chester Arthur Bates, Sr., and Hallie Marie (Frye) Bates.  He was raised and received his education in Arkansas City and graduated from high school.  He then attended Cowley County Community College for two years.  Junior joined the United States Army in August 1967.  He served during Vietnam and was stationed at Ft. Carson, Colorado.  He received his honorable discharge in 1973. 

South Winneshiek Felicity Taylor is making waves in the wrestling world. The sophomore 106-pounder made history this winter as she became the first girl in Upper Iowa Conference history to be crowned champion. For the hardworking Warrior athlete, that accomplishment is not nearly satisfying enough as she is ready to take her game to the next level. (Zakary Kriener photo)

A new meaning to 'fight like a girl'

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

When most people think of Iowa high school wrestling, they think of one of the toughest and most physical sports in the country. People think of the hundreds of hours that grapplers train each and every year to reach their goals. People think about the hours of dedication that go into a successful season. 

However, when people think of girls in the sport of wrestling, they often think of the spirited cheerleaders that sit matside to help cheer on their school’s wrestlers as they battle it out, but South Winneshiek sophomore Felicity Taylor is determined to change that perceptio.

Construction began on “The Centre” on Thursday, Feb. 4, a new community center located off Canoe Road just outside Elgin. Lowell Lyngaas, who is funding construction of the project, expects “The Centre” to be open this fall.  

Construction begins on The Centre

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

Construction began on Race America Inc.’s new building, The Centre, on Thursday, Feb. 4, off Canoe Road just outside the city limits of Elgin.

The 30-acre complex, being built by former Valley cross country coach Lowell Lyngaas of rural Postville, will feature a large community center, a 1-1/2 mile to 2-mile winding walking/running trail, a shower/bathroom complex, and a pond, on which ice hockey could be played in the winter.