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Tue
13
Feb

Dairy royalty and award nominations being sought

Dairy royalty and award nominations being sought

      The Fayette County Dairy Promotion Board (FCDPB) continues to seek assistance in nominating Fayette County dairymen, women and youth for their hard work and accomplishments. 

      The awards needing nominations include the Pioneer Dairyman, Distinguished Dairy Producer, Outstanding Dairy Family,  Outstanding Young Dairy Producer, Outstanding Dairy Employee, Dairy Appreciation, Fayette County Dairy Best, and Sally Fagle Memorial Award.

Tue
13
Feb

WU Chamber Bowling Tournament

WU Chamber Bowling Tournament 

West Union Main Street Chamber will host a 9-pin bowling tournament Saturday, March 16, at Lilac Lanes in West Union. Registration begins at 11 a.m., with the pins starting to fall at noon. A second round of bowlers will follow at 3 p.m., and if needed a third shift to begin at 6 p.m.

The $100 fee for a team of four includes shoe rental. The winning team will receive $300 (based on 16 teams). All proceeds benefit the West Union Main Street Chamber and its community efforts.

Table sponsorships are available by calling the West Union Main Street Chamber office at 563-422-3070. Persons may preregister for the tournament in person at Lilac Lanes or by calling 563-422-3070.

     

 

 

Tue
13
Feb

Elgin Homecoming musical rehearsals

Elgin Homecoming musical rehearsals 

Elgin’s 2024 Homecoming Celebration will again include a musical performance by local residents. Rehearsals will begin at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 7, at the Elgin Public Library. All who are interested in participating are invited to come.

The musical performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, June 28, and 1 p.m. Sunday, June 30. Cost for both performances at Elgin City Park is a free will donation. Find Elgin Homecoming Musical on Facebook for more information.

Additional information on all of Elgin’s 2024 Homecoming activities will be published in the Union Echo Leader in the coming weeks.

Tue
06
Feb

Clermont’s 175th celebration has a logo

Clermont’s 175th celebration has a logo

By Hannah Frederick
175th Steering Committee co-chair and Montauk site coordinator

      In case you’ve missed it, Clermont will be turning 175 this year and the town intends to celebrate. And like all good events we needed a logo that will be used on marketing materials and merchandise such as t-shirts.

      The 175th Steering Committee finalized a logo at its last meeting and we are excited to share it with everyone as the design itself has a great historical connection to Clermont.

Tue
06
Feb

Troop 54 to recognize Eagle Scout Feb. 18

Former Valley Troop 53 Boy Scout Carter Marcks will officially attain the rank of Eagle Sunday, Feb. 18, during a North Fayette Valley Area Boy Scout Troop 54 Court of Honor ceremony at Illyria Community Church. For his Eagle Scout project, Marcks chose to help purchase and install playground equipment at the rural Elgin church. Scout project was completed in early August. (Courtesy photo)

Troop 54 to recognize Eagle Scout Feb. 18

By Mike Van Sickle
Editor

      North Fayette Valley Area Boy Scout Troop 54 will host a Court of Honor ceremony Sunday, Feb. 18, for the first former Valley Troop 53 Scout to attain the rank of Eagle with the recently combined Boy Scout troop.

      Carter Marcks, the son of Jeff and Kris Marcks of Wadena, first advanced through the Scouting ranks while a member of Valley Pack and Troop 53. Since the local Boy Scout Troop dissolved, he has since been under the tutelage of Troop 54 Scout leader Mike Woltzen.

Tue
06
Feb

WU bridge, street, trail and road projects discussed

The West Union City Council has been informed the 110-year-old bridge on North Pine Street, by the North Fayette Valley High School, needs replacement. Although the structure does not need to be immediately closed or severely load restricted it will soon be posted for limits. Most current traffic, including school busses, will not be restricted from crossing the bridge. (Mike Van Sickle photo)

WU bridge, street, trail and road projects discussed

By Mike Van Sickle

Eidtor

      The West Union City Council covered a lot of ground Monday when discussing future street, road, trail and sidewalk projects. As part of the regular meeting, councilmembers reviewed information from the Fayette County Engineer’s Office and Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental branch manager Jon Biederman.

      In an email to West Union Mayor Cam Granger and West Union City Administrator/City Clerk Amie Johansen, Fayette County Engineer Joel Fantz reported the 110-year-old bridge on North Pine Street, by the North Fayette Valley High School is in need of replacement. Although the structure does not need to be immediately closed or severely load restricted, he noted it needs to be posted for load limits.

Tue
06
Feb

Nexus Cooperative has planted its roots

The merger between Viafield and Northern Country Cooperative became official Thursday as Nexus Cooperative employees took to the road in serving the local ag community. Nexus representatives on Monday updated the Fayette County Supervisors on the proposed feed mill expansion at its Elgin facility (pictured). (Mike Van Sickle photo)

Nexus Cooperative has planted its roots 

By Mike Van Sickle
Editor

       Nexus Cooperative officially began serving its ag producers and communities Thursday, Feb. 1.

      The boards of directors of Northern Country Cooperative, headquartered in Stacyville, and Viafield, based out of Charles City, announced their intent to seek unification through a member vote in July. The farmer members of the two cooperatives voted in favor of the proposed merger of the two agriculture retail companies in September.

Tue
06
Feb

Nexus requests TIF for proposed Elgin feed mill project

Nexus requests TIF for proposed Elgin feed mill project

By Kaci Maire
Contributing writer

      Nexus, formerly known as Viafield, has requested the consideration of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) to support the expansion of the Elgin feed mill. Steve Bodensteiner and Mike Ruggles, speaking on behalf of Nexus, attended Monday’s regular Fayette County Supervisors’ meeting to outline the plan to invest $4.5 million in the expansion project.

      The proposed expansion includes the addition of a bean delivery facility and an onsite shop, aimed at enhancing efficiencies in truck repair. Nexus envisions the expansion to not only increase the current feed mill's capacity but also to ensure job retention in the area and foster potential employment growth.

Tue
06
Feb

Pampered Night Out drawing Friday

Pampered Night Out drawing Friday

      The drawing for the winners of the annual Pampered Night Out will be held Friday. Local merchants are once again eagerly anticipating the opportunity to help make this year’s Valentine’s Day a very special occasion for one lucky couple. Prizes will also be available to others during the annual local promotion. To be eligible for the special gifts, persons only need to register with participating merchants.

Tue
06
Feb

Fayette residents present petition for completion of trail

Fayette residents present petition for completion of trail

By Jan Bear
Contributing Writer        

      Over 15 Fayette residents attended Monday’s Fayette City Council meeting asking for completion of the recreational trail from Fayette to Volga Lake. Among the speakers were Andrew Wenthe, Louise Scott, Dave and Sue Runyan, and Fayette County Conservation Director Rod Marlatt.  

      At issue is the surface completion of a small portion of the bike trail connecting Fayette to the Volga Lake Recreation Area trail. The current surface of the section is gravel.

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