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Korbin Swenson is New London's inspiration in the dugout

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2021-07-28 10:20

Korbin Swenson (far left) is a part of the 2021 State qualifying New London baseball team. The team played Kee on Monday afternoon in Carroll. (photo by John Lovretta/The Hawk Eye)

 

 

Korbin Swenson is New London's inspiration in the dugout

 

Editor’s Note: The following story was written by Matt Levins of The Hawk Eye (Burlington). Swenson is the grandson of Laverne and Grace Swenson of Clermont. 

 

The New London High School baseball team meets in a postgame huddle on the field, listening to coaches Brad Helmerson and Justin Schulte critique their performance following the latest in what has been a season full of wins.

Then a big commotion erupts from the Tigers' circle.

Korbin Swenson, the team's manager who will be a junior this fall, has the team in an uproar. Swenson does a little jump move, something that has become part of the team's postgame ritual after wins this season. And the team is all smiles as the players join in the excitement Swenson brings.

Swenson, who was diagnosed with autism at the age of six, has brought a special joy to the team this year. Swenson is the most beloved member of the team, and his postgame ritual has become something the team cherishes just as much as winning.

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28
Jul

Lucille Holthaus

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2021-07-28 10:13

Lucille Holthaus

 

Lucille Bertha Holthaus, 95, of Ossian, Iowa died Thursday, July 22, 2021, at the Ossian Senior Hospice in Ossian, Iowa. Lucille was born on January 20, 1926, on the family farm near Festina, Iowa, to Joseph and Edwina (Lechtenberg) Thuente. Following her schooling, Lucille worked for a brief time at the New Hampton Hospital.

Wed
28
Jul

Evroul Beckman

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2021-07-28 10:10

Evroul Beckman turns 90

 

The grandchildren of Evroul Beckman's would like to give grandpa a card shower for his 90th birthday. 

Cards can be sent to Evroul Beckman, PO Box 100, Ossian, IA 52161.

 

Wed
28
Jul

Up next at the Pavilion

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2021-07-28 10:08

Up next at the Pavilion

Performances at the Pavilion in Ossian continue this week as The Bruce Bearinger Band will take to the stage on the Ossian Educational and Performance Pavilion tonight (Wednesday, July 28), at 7:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by Fidelity Bank and Trust.

Up next, the New Minowa Players will perform YPP Twelfth Night on Thursday, Aug. 6, at 7:30 p.m. The live performance will be sponsored by the Ossian Crown Club.

 

 

 

Wed
28
Jul

Ossian Fest Grand Parade set for August 7

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2021-07-28 10:06

Jack and Jill toss out some candy to parade goers at the 2019 Ossian Fest Grand Parade, which had the theme of “It’s Rhyme Time in Ossian.” This year’s Grand Parade will be held Saturday night, Aug. 7, with the theme of “Golden Books Come to Ossian Fest.” (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

 

Ossian Fest Grand Parade set for August 7

 

Ossian Fest is back for another day of fun and entertainment around town. This year’s Ossian Fest will be Saturday, Aug. 7, and will include plenty of activities for the whole family.

The Ossian Fest Grand Parade has become one of the most renowned parades in northeast Iowa with hundreds of annual spectators. 

Wed
28
Jul

Glenn Janssen

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2021-07-28 09:59

Glenn Janssen

 

Glenn H. Janssen, 90, of Arlington, Iowa, died on Friday morning, July 23, 2021, at Maple Crest Manor in Fayette, Iowa.

Funeral Service were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at the Community Bible Church in Strawberry Point, Iowa with Pastor Bruce Klett officiating.

Visitation was 4-8 p.m.. Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Arlington and for one hour before the service at the church on Wednesday.

Interment:  Taylorsville Cemetery, Arlington, Iowa with military honors.

Memorials may be directed to the Arlington Ambulance Service and Fayette County Historical Society.

Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com 

Wed
28
Jul

Joyce McFarlane

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2021-07-28 09:57

Joyce McFarlane

Joyce Ann McFarlane 64, of Randalia, IA, passed away on July 21, 2021 with her loving family at her side. Joyce was born in Dubuque, IA on October 6, 1956 to Earl Joseph Streif and Leona Catherine (Fah) Streif. Joyce graduated from West Union High School in 1975.

Joyce was united in marriage to Robert McFarlane on November 24, 1979; they were married 42 years.  To this union brought four wonderful children, Melissa, Matthew, Monica, and Megan.

Wed
28
Jul

David Johnson Jr.

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2021-07-28 09:55

David Johnson Jr.

 

David M. Johnson, Jr., 62, of Fayette, died unexpectedly, Sunday, July 18, 2021, at Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital in West Union.

A memorial service was held on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. at Klocks Island Park in Fayette. Visitation preceded the service on Thursday starting at 5:00 p.m. Becker & Son Funeral Home in Fayette is assisting David’s family. Online condolences may be left at www.beckermilnesrettig.com.

David Manuel, Jr., son of David Manuel, Sr. and Mary (Mansell) Johnson was born December 1, 1958, at the hospital in Lexington, Missouri. He received his education in the Napoleon-Wellington R-9 Schools. 

Following his education, he served in the Missouri National Guard. Duke worked as a welder for many years in Missouri, prior to working at Upper Iowa University in Fayette, which he retired from in 2015. 

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28
Jul

Karolin (Falb) Lehman

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2021-07-28 09:51

Karolin (Falb) Lehman

 

Karolin (Falb) Lehman passed away peacefully at Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital, West Union on July 19, 2021 at the age of 89. She was born June 15, 1932 to George and Myrtle (Kerr) Falb at the family home on Pleasant Street in Elgin, IA. 

Karolin attended Elgin Public School graduating with the class of 1949. Following graduation she attended Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls, IA. She began her teaching career in first grade in Tripoli, IA. 

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28
Jul

Edward Havens

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2021-07-28 09:49

Edward Havens

 

A former West Union resident Edward A. Havens, 78, died May 10th, 2021, in his home in Scottsdale, AZ.

Mr. Havens was born August 12th, 1942, in Hannibal, MO., to Glenn M. Havens and Pauline A. Miller Havens.

He lived a ‘true love and basketball’ life. As a young boy, he scrambled around the same tunnels that Mark Twain famously wrote about. He grew up in Galesburg, IL, where he excelled in sports. He was a member of the Hall of Fame inducted 1959 Silver Streaks Illinois State tournament basketball team and a starter on the 1960 state team. 

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