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Roberta Brannon

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-06-14 10:50

Roberta Brannon

 

 

Roberta F. Brannon age 98 of Waucoma, IA died Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at New Hampton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 15, 2017, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Waucoma with Rev. Kyle Digmann presiding. 

The pall will be placed by Roberta's great-grandchildren, Cody Udelhofen, Alli Udelhofen, Josie Nyblom, and Brenna Bodensteiner. 

Lectors for the service are Roberta's grandchildren Greg Bodensteiner, Joe Kerner, Denise Udelhofen, and Carla Christiansen. 

Presenting the offertory gifts will be Jenna Nyblom, Ryan Christiansen, Michael Brannon, Brittney Bodensteiner, and Brady Bodensteiner.

Interment will be held in St. Rose Cemetery, rural Waucoma with Richard Adams, Bob Brannon, Bill Pardee, Hugh Brannon, Bruce Adams, and John Brannon serving as pallbearers.

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Jon Steege

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-06-14 10:47

Jon Steege

 

 

Jonathan P. “Jon” Steege, 69, of Maynard, Iowa died Saturday evening, June 10, 2017 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. Thursday, June 15, 2017 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Maynard with Rev. Dennis Frank officiating.

Visitation: 4 to 8 P.M. Wednesday at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Maynard and after 9:30 A.M. Thursday at the church.

Interment: Hope Cemetery, rural Westgate, Iowa.

Memorials may be directed in his name to Living Lands Fellowship Fund with Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation.

Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com.

Jonathan Paul Steege was born May 31, 1948 at Oelwein, Iowa, the son of Victor and Dorothy Lavonne (Thomae) Steege.  

In 1966, he graduated from West Central High School in Maynard.  

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Golfers do well at State Co-Ed

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-06-14 10:40

 

NFV was well represented at the State Co-Ed Golf Tournament Tuesday (June 6) in Marshalltown. The two teams representing the TigerHawks were (l-r) Callie Lembke/Chase Hollinrake, and Molly Wenthold/Noah Koch. (submitted photo)

 

Golfers do well at State Co-Ed

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

NFV sent a pair of teams to the State Co-Ed Golf Tournament Tuesday, June 6, at the American Legion Golf Course in Marshalltown.  

At the State Co-Ed, NFV competes in Class 1A. School may send two teams apiece.

A doubles team from Clear Lake won the tourney with a 72. A team from New Hampton placed third, and one from Clayton Ridge was fourth.

For the TigerHawks, the duo of Callie Lembke and Chase Hollinrake shot a 79, earning them a four-way tie for 10th.

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SB sweeps Dogs, splits at Jesup

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-06-14 10:36

 

With a big smile, Megan Feldman watches as her towering fly ball sails over the right-field fence for the senior’s first varsity home run. Feldman’s blast gave the TigerHawks a 1-0 lead in the first inning on the way to an 12-7 win in the first game against MFL/MM Monday, June 5, in West Union. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

SB sweeps Dogs, splits at Jesup

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

 

The TigerHawks started the week by sweeping MFL/MM, 12-7 and 11-4, Monday, June 5, in West Union. Over the weekend, NFV split four games at the Jesup Tournament.

Monday, senior Megan Feldman got NFV off on the right foot in game one with a towering fly ball that cleared the right-field fence with plenty to spare for her first varsity homer.

The TigerHawks added five more runs in the second and four more in the third to take a commanding 10-2 lead.

However, the Bulldogs managed a four-run fifth to stay in the game.

The game ended with a MFL/MM pop fly behind Feldman at second. As she backpedaled, the wind blew the ball far enough to tick off the end of her glove. However, it deflected right into the glove of hard-charging right-fielder Jenna Bruns, who alertly snared the ball for the final out.  

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Baseball 4-2 for week

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-06-14 10:24

 

Somewhere in this cloud of dust NFV second baseman Trey Darnall applies the tag to a would-be North Linn base-stealer. TigerHawk catcher Tate Hovden has 15 assists so far this season, many on plays like this. (Kris Van Sickle photo) 

 

Baseball 4-2 for week

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

The TigerHawks opened the week on a promising note, winning their first three contests. Later in the week, NFV lost to a pair of ranked teams before beating Bellevue Marquette in Saturday’s home tournament.

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Mr. and Mrs Bob Traeger

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-06-14 10:20

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Traeger

 

 

Bob and Ruth Traeger of West Union, who were married June 22, 1947, will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Thursday.

They plan to enjoy a family gathering at a later date.

Anniversary greetings may be sent to the Traegers at 408 Auburn St., West Union, IA 52175.

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Mr. and Mrs. Don Miller

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-06-14 10:18

Mr. and Mrs. Don Miller

 

 

Don and Marilyn Miller of West Union observed their 67th wedding anniversary on June 12.

They are the parents of three sons, Bill (Kim) of Lansing, Jerry (Rhonda) of West Union, and Ricky of Vinton.

Anniversary cards and well-wishes may be sent to the couple at 111 Lilac Ave., West Union, IA 52175.

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The might of a small town

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-06-14 10:14

 

The new Maynard Public Library opened its doors on Monday, June 5, two doors west of its old location, as 125 patrons came to check out the new library. The old building will be turned into the new Maynard City Hall. 

 

The might of a small town

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

 

 

Sometimes we need a reminder of what small towns are capable of. 

Maynard proved how small towns band together for a good cause when its new Maynard Public Library opened its doors for the first time on Monday, June 5. 

Expansion had been discussed among Maynard Public Library board members for some time as the former location was overcrowded. However, it wasn’t until 2012 that the ball really got rolling when the Maynard Historical Society approached the group with a donation. The Society had recently inherited a large sum of money and decided to share $150,000 of it for the renovation of the former building. 

In 2014, the board realized that renovation wasn’t the best route and purchased the empty lot just a couple doors to the east of the former location, which is when fundraising really started to get underway. The board credits Lezlie Barry, Maynard Public Library librarian; Judy Hoeger, assistant librarian; and Kelly Beacom, Maynard City Council member, with writing all the grants that were secured for the project. 

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'Hawaiian Luau in Hawkeye starts Friday

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-06-14 10:05

 

'Hawaiian Luau in Hawkeye' starts Friday

 

The 38th Annual Hawkeye Fun Days celebration is Friday and Saturday, June 16-17, in Hawkeye.

 

The theme for this year’s event is “Hawaiian Luau in Hawkeye.”

 

Fun Days kicks off with the annual Softball Tournament at 6 p.m. Friday evening and will continue at 8 a.m. the following day. 

 

The Fifth Annual Run/Walk 5K will start at 6:30 p.m. Friday with race-day registration starting at 4:30 p.m. at the Hawkeye Community Hall. Be sure to dress in your best Hawaiian clothing for the costume contest.

 

Miss Hawkeye will be crowned at 7:30 p.m. in Hauth Park. Parade grand marshal Bob Campbell will be recognized and Aaron Smith will provide musical entertainment.

 

Jimmy D’s will offer live music by Express Pass from 8 p.m. to midnight. and fireworks at dusk will conclude the days activities. 

 

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5th Annual Block Party wants you to sample what West Union offers

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-06-14 10:03

 

Local businesses will be keeping their doors open later for the Fifth Annual West Union Block Party Festival on Thursday, June 22, in downtown West Union. Join local business owners and employees (l-r) Deb Thies, Gus Kapnisis, Joni Spies, and Chelsey Matthias for the annual fun event. (Chris DeBack photo)

 

5th Annual Block party wants you to sample what West Union offers

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

The Fifth Annual West Union Block Party will kick off a summer of special events in West Union on Thursday, June 22, while promoting local businesses.

The annual Block Party was started in 2012, just after the completion of the NAPA, McJ’s Embroidery, and Unionland Feed and Supply block of the West Union Downtown Streetscape Project. 

“When we started it, it was because our block was finally open again, and we were trying to get people to come back into town and to our businesses,” said Joni Spies, volunteer event organizer. “People aren’t excited about coming to West Union to shop, I don’t care what anybody says. So, the whole idea behind the Block Party is to get people excited about shopping in West Union.

The Block Party gives West Union businesses a chance to promote themselves and show area residents, not just West Union residents, what they have to offer. The event isn’t just for downtown businesses, as any West Union business is welcome to participate. 

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