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4-H Youth adventure to Quad Cities
N.E. IOWA (ISU) — Thirty-four intermediate 4-H members from Clayton, Buchanan, Bulter, Chickasaw, and Fayette counties enjoyed a summer adventure trip to West Branch and the Quad Cities on June 5-6. The trip was organized by Tammy Muller, Clayton County Youth Coordinator and Megan Rawlins, Buchanan County Youth Coordinator.
Area youth compete in Iowa 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl
ARLINGTON — Teams from Fayette, Delaware and Dubuque counties competed for top honors during the Dairy Quiz Bowl at Starmont High School in Arlington on June 11. Thirty-four 4-H youth participated in the event, showcasing extensive knowledge of dairy production, nutrition, anatomy and more. Along with challenging themselves to...
County gives nod to Secondary Roads building project
Hearing no comments for or against the project during Monday’s public hearing, the Fayette County Supervisors unanimously approved the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated $3-$3.8 million cost for the planned 20,000-plus square foot Secondary Roads Department structure. Fayette County Engineer Joel Fantz later commented county officials have...
Hinson: Transparency is top priority
Accessibility and transparency are my top priorities as your representative, and there is nothing more valuable than hearing your direct feedback. I will be holding two in-person town hall meetings in Winneshiek and Fayette Counties Friday, June 21, to hear from you and answer your questions. Whether we agree or...
Randalia nears ‘discontinuance’
After 128 years as a small city in Fayette County, Randalia plans to absolve itself from worrying about nuisance dogs or cats, assuring its streets are kept plowed of snow, and electing a city council, among other responsibilities. Mayor Dean Teague explained the impacts of a dwindling population and the...
Cook crowned 2024 Miss Oelwein
Ali Cook, daughter of Kevin and Cassandra Cook, was crowned 2024 Miss Oelwein at Oelwein’s first Party in the Park on Thursday night, June 13. “It’s a great opportunity that was presented to me, and I’m happy that I was chosen,” Cook said. “I’ve worked really hard since my freshman year, so it’s really nice to have that recognition.”
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