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06
Jul

NFV softball starts playoffs

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2016-07-06 10:05

 

NFV’s Madison Monroe fires another strike to the plate Thursday against Central/Elkader. The senior tossed a four-hit shutout in game one and came back to win the nightcap with an eight-hitter. She walked one and fanned seven over the 10 innings needed to down the Warriors twice. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

NFV softball starts playoffs

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

North Fayette Valley softball opens the Class 3A softball playoffs tonight (Wednesday) at home against New Hampton. The two teams split a pair of games last week with NFV winning in New Hampton, but the Chickasaws winning at the Don Bosco Tournament.

The TigerHawks wound up conference play this week by winning three of four to finish second in the UIC with a 12-4 mark; Kee repeated as champion with a perfect conference record.

Wed
06
Jul

Playin' on the Plaza to feature Flashback

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2016-07-06 09:58

 

Playin’ on the Plaza is back, with the kickoff to this summer’s concerts featuring the ‘50s-‘70s rock and roll music of Flashback. Members of Flashback include (l-r) Dave Lantz, Scott Johnson, Eric Stahr, and Dave Shatek.

 

Playin' on the Plaza to feature Flashback

 

 

Flashback will be the featured band for the first installment of this summer’s Playin’ on the Plaza concert series set for Thursday, July 7, in West Union.  

Wed
06
Jul

East Penn expansion to bring 300+ jobs to Oelwein area

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2016-07-06 09:52

 

 

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad (left) congratulates Bob Bouska, plant manager of East Penn Manufacturing in Oelwein, on the Tuesday, June 28, groundbreaking of an expansion that is expected to bring more than 300 jobs to the area. (Janell Bradley photo)

 

East Penn expansion to bring 300+ jobs to Oelwein area

 

Janell Bradley

Contributing Writer

 

 

A groundbreaking ceremony held Tuesday, June 28, celebrated the news that East Penn Manufacturing will bring more than 300 jobs to the Oelwein area in 2018.

The event was held at the site of the proposed 300,000-sq.-ft. plant on Industrial Drive, near the RAMS Center and a tech center that will be used by Northeast Iowa Community College to train potential employees for skilled positions.

Wed
06
Jul

We're 'rolling out the Barrel' as we celebrate 50 years in business!

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2016-07-06 09:45

 

Since 1971, the Barrel Drive In in West Union has been owned by (l-r) Bev and Lynn Kelck. With help from their two daughters (l-r) Kellie and Krista, the Barrel Drive In is truly a family affair. LeAnn Larson photo

 

We're 'rolling out the Barrel' as we celebrate 50 years in business!

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

 

The Barrel Drive In in West Union turned 50 years old this year and to honor the occasion, owners Lynn and Bev Kelck will host a 50th anniversary celebration on July 10, which also happens to be the couple’s wedding anniversary.

They agreed, the key to the Barrel’s success has been its consistency. Not much has changed in 50 years. Sure, there have been items added to the menu, sizes and prices have changed, and the drive-in even changed from Coke to Pepsi products in the ‘90s. However, what hasn’t changed are the same quality products and friendly service to which the community has become accustomed to. The Hi-Boy with its special sauce, and the homemade onion rings remain among the Barrel’s most popular items.

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