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09
Jul

Kindred Minds to play on the Plaza

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2014-07-09 14:51

 

The 2014 “Playin’ on the Plaza” summer concert series begins on Thursday with a performance by Kindred Minds. The band, including members (front, l-r) Jan Roseland, Karen Keele Kober, Art Roseland, and Greg James, are scheduled to perform from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the downtown West Union Civic Plaza. In addition to the entertainment, vendors are invited to participate in this year’s concert events. (Courtesy photo)

 

 

 

Kindred Minds to play on the Plaza

 

 

By Mike Van Sickle
News Editor
mvansickle@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

Kindred Minds will kick off the 2014 “Playin’ in the Plaza” concert series in downtown West Union Thursday. The July 10 concert will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the West Union Civic Plaza.

Wed
09
Jul

Work begins on potential NFV reorganization

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2014-07-09 14:46

 

Work begins on potential NFV reorganization

 

 

By Mike Van Sickle
News Editor
mvansickle@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

North Fayette Valley administrators and school board members from the North Fayette and Valley school districts last week continued discussing issues related to potentially reorganizing the two neighboring school districts,

Wed
09
Jul

2014 Miss West Union

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2014-07-09 14:42

 

2013 Miss West Union Julie Breuer passed her crown onto Morgan Wolfs during coronation ceremonies at the West Union Recreation Complex on Friday. Additional photos from the community’s July 4 festivities can be found on page A-8 of this week’s Union. (Mike Van Sickle photo)

Wed
02
Jul

Same name, same faces, new owner

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2014-07-02 15:20

 

Completing his doctorate in pharmacology, Matthew Maker of Decorah has worked for Donlon HealthMart Pharmacy since 2008. In February, Maker purchased the business from Stan Fullerton and plans to continue to be an independently owned, full-service pharmacy. (Becky Walz photo)

 

Same name, same faces, new owner

 

 

Becky Walz
News Editor
bwalz@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

Most patients may not have even noticed a new owner at Decorah’s Donlon HealthMart Pharmacy because Matthew Maker isn’t new to the business or Decorah.

A 2008 graduate of Creighton University, Maker has been employed at Donlon’s for six years.

The previous owner, Stan Fullerton, began handing over the management of the pharmacy to Maker several years ago, and on Feb. 1, 2014, Maker became the owner.

Wed
02
Jul

Valley grad gives back to the community

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2014-07-02 15:12

A group of 40 individuals from the Kirksville, Mo., area, 28 of them high school students, spent time working at the Hidden Valley park  in Elgin. Erick Hanson (front, left), a 1986 Valley graduate, coordinates the faith-based youth camp, which he brings to northeast Iowa each summer. 

 

Valley grad gives back to the community

 

 

Brian Smith
Contributing Writer
bsmith@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

Erick Hanson knows the value of family and community. Growing up on a farm two miles west of Gunder, he has benefited from both. Hanson, who now lives in Kirksville, Mo., is trying to give a little bit of that back. With the help of a few local residents, some college-age and adult helpers, and a group of teenagers, he has been able to do just that.

           Hanson, a 1986 graduate of Valley High School, is in his 15th year of conducting a youth camp for teenagers. They come to northeast Iowa each year to perform service projects that have been lined up for them by those who live in the area.

Wed
02
Jul

Delicious treats for Branstad in Fayette County

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2014-07-02 14:59

 

 

Dave Rapson (far left) of Country View Dairy near Hawkeye tells Iowa Governor Terry Branstad (second from left) about his company's desire to add a driveway to the property, so future customers of the business would have direct access to the store, rather than drive through the family's front yard. Listening at right are Bob Howard, Country View marketing director, and Roger Arthur, Fayette County Economic Development Board president. (Janell Bradley photo)

 

Delicious treats for Branstad in Fayette County

 

 

Janell Bradley
Contributing Writer
info@fayettecountynewspapers.com

 

 

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad toured the state in June, networking with Iowa entrepreneurs and their role in economic development.

Thursday, the governor's visit to Country View Dairy near Hawkeye saw Branstad tour the yogurt-processing facility, where there was an added benefit of sampling creamy yogurt and frozen yogurt made on the farm by the Dave and Carolee Rapson family.

Wed
02
Jul

Celebrating freedom in a town near you

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2014-07-02 14:52

Celebrating freedom in a town near you

 

 

West Union

In addition to the crowning of Miss West Union and annual Pool Carnival, the schedule for West Union’s annual July 4 celebration includes inflatable rides opening at 4 p.m. and the return performance of the Miles Adams Band at 5 p.m. West Union Parks and Recreation will also host the community’s first-ever Color Run at 9 a.m. on Friday, July 4. The race will begin and end at the Aquatic Center. 

The fun run/walk is for the enjoyment of the entire family. At every mile marker, participants are sprayed with dry paint that activates when they sweat or run through a sprinkler. 

All proceeds from the Color Run will go to the Wounded Warrior Project.  The name of the event is “Celebrate America:  Show Your Colors.” 

Registration is available at www.WUParkandRec.com, City Hall or the Chamber Office.

Wed
02
Jul

'Schaufenfest' immigrates to St. Lucas

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2014-07-02 14:49

 

Joyce Schaufenbuel and here daughter, Anne, display a photo, which features them attending the Schaufenbuel reunion in Switzerland in 1984 when Anne was only five-weeks-old. At the same time, the mother and daughter are standing in front of a Schaufenbuel banner featuring a few of the family’s ancestors. (Mike Van Sickle photo)

 

'Schaufenfest' immigrates to St. Lucas

By Mike Van Sickle
News Editor
mvansickle@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

The Schaufenbuel family tree has been branching out for over 500 years, and for the first time in its rich history, “Schaufenfest” was recently hosted by its American descendants in St. Lucas.

Until the most recent reunion held June 13-15, the Schaufenbuel clan had gathered in its home country of Switzerland every 25 years. In fact, it becomes mind-boggling when a person is informed that the family celebrated its 300th anniversary reunion in 1934.

Joyce Schaufenbuel of Colorado Springs, Colo., explained that while attending the reunion in 2009, it was suggested that the reunion be held every five years and to have the 2014 celebration in America. The St. Lucas native noted that she and her then 5-week-old daughter Anne attended their first Schaufenbuel reunion in 1984.

Wed
02
Jul

Larrabee descendant returns to family's historic home

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2014-07-02 14:14

 

 

An added bonus for William Larrabee, descendant of Iowa Governor William Larrabee, while completing a service-learning project for high school is the opportunity to learn more about his ancestors. Photos and other documents in the museum’s archives help the Phoenix, Md., teenager to better understand more about his own family’s connection to Iowa.

 

Larrabee descendant returns to family's historic home

 

 

Brian Smith
Contributing Writer
bsmith@fayettecountyunion..com

 

 

Those who visit Montauk in the early portion of July may actually be able to meet William Larrabee in person. No, not the William Larrabee who presided as governor of Iowa from 1886 to 1890, but his great-great-great-grandson, who is spending some time at Montauk this summer.

            William Larrabee of Phoenix, Md., is completing a service-learning assignment for his school by shadowing Wade Schott, the site manager at Montauk. He also hopes to learn a good deal more about his family through this unique experience.

            “It is rare that someone would be able to find the history of their family so well preserved, like it is for me here at The Montauk historical site. This is my first time here, so I am definitely learning a lot,” said the St. Paul’s High School student who will start his junior year this fall.

Wed
02
Jul

Have a blast in WU this July 4

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2014-07-02 14:07

Wyatt Nelson and lifeguard Logan Radloff are looking forward to participating in the Wacky Relays as part of Friday’s Water Carnival at the West Union Aquatic Center. The carnival coincides with all of the additional July 4 festivities at the West Union Recreation Complex. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

Have a blast in WU this July 4

 

 

The fun and games are set to blast off as West Union hosts its annual July 4th celebration on Friday.

West Union Parks and Recreation will also host the community’s first-ever Color Run at 9 a.m. The race will begin and end at the Aquatic Center. 

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