NFV setter Marin Ehler (17) goes up in the air to get this ball to fellow senior Claire Hanson (13). In action last week, Ehler dished out 40 assists in the victory over Clayton Ridge and handed out 40 more during the tournament Saturday at South Tama. (Jerry Wadian photo)

TigerHawks topple Eagles

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

NFV volleyball opened the week with a four-set victory over Clayton Ridge Tuesday, Sept.19, in West Union.

Games scores against the Eagles were 25-22, 25-12, 17-25, and 25-19.

The opening set was close throughout with NFV rising to the occasion with a couple of points at the end. Marrah Burrack and Claire Hanson led the TigerHawk O with five and four kills, respectively.

According to head coach Bruce Ehler, “We didn’t make a single serving error or give up an ace in the entire match; that is fantastic.”

 Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Fayette County Public Health have partnered to host a Family Fun Walk from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, at the West Union Recreation Complex in West Union. This is a registered walk of Iowa’s Annual Healthiest State Walk, in which Iowa residents are encouraged to get out and join a local walk in their communities to promote healthy habits. Jessica Wegner (left), Fayette County Public Health nurse, and Palmer the Hippo are ready to walk at the Recreation Complex with those who attend.  Chris DeBack photo

Chance to 'walk more, connect more'

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

Walking has become the cool thing to do in West Union.

To celebrate, Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Fayette County Public Health are partnering to host a Family Fun Walk from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, at the West Union Recreation Complex in West Union. 

Iowa’s Healthiest State Initiative is set for Oct. 4. The annual walk is designed to bring communities together by having an organized Healthiest State Walk in all 99 counties across Iowa. The Family Fun Walk will be a registered Fayette County walk with the initiative. Area residents can preregister for the free walk by visiting http://www.iowahealthieststate.com/events/annual-walk/. 

Preregistration is not required, but it is encouraged because it is a way for the state to track how many people are getting out and walking. 

Keller declines WU council run for mayor candidacy

By Chris Deback

cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

Area residents seeking a local elected position had until Thursday, Sept. 21, to submit paperwork to the Fayette County Auditor to get their names on the ballot. 

On Nov. 7, local residents within the 13 incorporated cities in Fayette County will head to the polls to cast a vote in their city council and mayoral races. Of the 13 races, Elgin, Fayette, Hawkeye, Wadena, and Westgate have contested races. West Union is the only town with a public measure on its ballot. 

It should be noted that these are the only candidates whose names will appear on the ballot. That doesn’t mean they are the only people a resident can vote for, as there is always a space to write in someone's name.