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Betty “Babe” Lou Bemiss
Betty “Babe” Lou Bemiss, age 96, of Fayette, formerly of West Union passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at Maple Crest Manor in Fayette, Iowa. Betty was born on April 24, 1928 in rural Hawkeye, Iowa to John Milton and Bessie Mae (Hawks) Cline. She attended country school in Eldorado and West Union, graduating from West Union High School in 1945. She attended Paris Beauty Academy graduating in 1946. She then worked in the Beauty Profession for 42 years. Betty was baptized and confirmed at Bethel Presbyterian Church in West Union in March of 1940.
Kee baseball districts vs. Turkey Valley 7/9/24
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In Case of Emergency is next Live & Learn session at Robey Memorial Library
Robey Memorial Library’s next installment of its ongoing Live & Learn series will be In Case of Emergency. This engaging and informative session, designed to enrich lives through monthly learning opportunities, takes place Thursday, July 25 at 5:30 p.m. in the lower level Community Room of the library in Waukon.
One night remains for free sports physicals at VMH-Waukon Clinic
Free sports physicals at VMH-Waukon Clinic ... Free sports physicals will be offered one more time for the 2024-2025 school year at the Veterans Memorial Hospital Clinic-Waukon Wednesday, July 24, from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Students in all area schools can sign-up for this event through the 2024 Athletic Physicals Google document they all received in their school emails. For more information, contact the high school or middle school secretaries. Submitted photo.
Marquette Catholic edges MFL MarMac in playoff opener
The MFL MarMac softball team entered postseason play riding a two-game winning streak, but couldn’t sustain the momentum in a close 5-4 loss to Marquette Catholic in a July 8 Class 2A regional match-up. The Bulldogs scored two runs in each the fourth and fifth innings to grab a...
Little Switzerland FFA Ag Mechanics team claims fifth place at State ...
April 24, three members of the Little Switzerland FFA chapter at Waukon High School participated in the District Agriculture Mechanics career development event (CDE) at the Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) campus in Calmar. The team, which included Ethan Gibbs, Ryan Kolsrud and Drake Hankes, achieved a 15th-place finish out of 39 teams. Individually, Ethan Gibbs placed 11th, Ryan Kolsrud 36th, and Drake Hankes 89th at that District level of competition.
County aims to reduce mosquito breeding grounds
This summer has brought a veritable list of plagues to southwest Wisconsin, including cicadas and flooding, but residents should not forget to add the much-maligned mosquito to that list. To combat the blood-thirsty skeeters, Joseph Writz, owner of Driftless Region Vector Control (DRVC), went through Prairie du Chien and the...
Strawberry Point Fire Department cites lack of support from council, mayor in decision to go out of service
The Strawberry Point Fire Department announced last Thursday night, July 11, that it was going out of service effective immediately, citing “continued lack of support from the city council and mayor.”. In a Facebook post, the department stated this has had a devastating effect on member recruitment, retention, day-to-day...
Youth learn to crochet at library
Gretel Moser (left), Sarah Schulz, Nelie Stollenwerk, Sofia Schulz and Taryn Moser have enjoyed participating in the McGregor Public Library’s youth crochet group on Monday afternoons. They are pictured with Sal the library flamingo, who they yarn bombed with a knitted hat and crocheted decorations. (Photos by Zoey Hyde)
Marquette mural reflects town's railroad roots
Artist Shawna (Converse) McLeod last week completed the mural on the side of the historic Marquette schoolhouse building—what owners Chad and Kandi Gillitzer are re-developing as the Driftless Station. The mural reflects the town’s railroad roots while promoting the exciting building revitalization project. (Photos by Audrey Posten)
i9 Investigation: Open records request reveals names of suspects involved in sex abuse case
MONONA, Iowa (KCRG) - The i9 investigative team has uncovered the names of four suspects in sex abuse investigations involving minors. Monona Police put out a message on Facebook last week saying it didn’t share the names to help protect victims. But the executive director of Iowa’s Freedom of Information Council says the public outrage at keeping these names under wraps is warranted.
Search warrants lead to 3 arrests
MAYNARD/RANDALIA — Three persons are facing multiple drug-related charges following their arrests Friday evening, July 12. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office and Iowa State Patrol executed two narcotics-related search warrants in Maynard and Randalia at approximately 10 p.m. Friday. The execution turned up numerous ounces of marijuana, edibles, waxes and grams of methamphetamine at the residences of 220 3rd Street South, Maynard, and North 2nd Street, Randalia, according to the sheriff’s office press release. Jason Lynn Burkey, 35, of Oelwein, was arrested and charged with possession of a methamphetamine — 1st offense, possession of marijuana — 1st offense, both serious misdemeanors, and possession of drug paraphernalia, a simple misdemeanor. Valerie Sue Knospe, 37, of Randalia, was arrested for possession with intent to deliver marijuana, a Class D felony; child endangerment, an aggravated misdemeanor; possession of a controlled substance — 2nd offense — marijuana, a serious misdemeanor; and possession of drug paraphernalia, a simple misdemeanor. Furthermore, William David Troxel, 44, of Randalia, was arrested for possession with intent to deliver marijuana, possession of a controlled substance — 3rd offense, both Class D felonies; child endangerment, an aggravated misdemeanor; and possession of drug paraphernalia, a simple misdemeanor. If convicted, a Class D felony of intent to deliver marijuana holds a five-year maximum sentence and up to $10,245 max in fines. In addition to the arrests, numerous minors were present and are also being charged with various possession charges. A quarter pound of marijuana was seized during the search. The investigation is ongoing, and more charges are pending.
The Calmar Courier
CHARLES CITY - South Winneshiek earned a berth at state after besting Don Bosco 5-3 at substate. “The win didn't come easy and there were many momentum changes throughout the game,” said Coach Alex Smith. “The top of the first put the Warriors in a jam as Don Bosco loaded the bases with nobody out but Braiden Todd minimized the damage surrendering just one run. The Warriors responded right back in the bottom half of the first scoring two runs which included a Kole Hageman rbi single. The Warriors would add their third run in the second inning scoring on a Don Bosco error. Two bigs swing by the Warriors provided the rest of the scoring for the home team when Kole Hageman hit a solo homerun in the third inning and Parker Timp showcased his own power hitting a solo shot in the fifth inning getting the momentum back for the Warriors after Don Bosco had scored two runs in the top of the fifth inning to cut the lead to 4-3.”
Fayette celebrates 150 years
That’s how old the City of Fayette will be turning this year as its residents from home and beyond come together on July 18-21 to celebrate Fayette’s 150th Sesquicentennial Celebration, a momentous occasion. Beginning Thursday, July 18, a cemetery walk will be held from 5-7 p.m. at Grandview...
Clifford "Al" Friederich
Clifford "Al" Friederich, 76 of Marion, passed away on May 14, 2024. Al's Celebration of Life will be held July 20 from 1-5 P.M. at the American Legion in Marion. A short Memorial Service will be held at 3 P.M. with a Military Rights Service at 4 P.M. Entombment will take place.
Costly mowing service spurs Maynard to go diesel
MAYNARD — The Monday evening meeting of the Maynard City Council made short work of its agenda items and receipt of reports from the mayor, superintendent, and city clerk. The item which took most of the council members' attention was a switch on what type of new mower City Superintendent Dan Howard would be authorized to purchased. In June the council had approved the purchase of a gasoline powered mower. At that time the understanding was that the new machine would be delivered within a couple of weeks. The dealer where the purchase was made informed Howard that there would be a delay in obtaining the mower. Howard informed the council Monday evening that the machine was not going to be available for pick up until sometime in August.
Millville POW Among Veterans on Combat Vets Benefit Ride
The Combats Vets 39-3 Benefit Ride traveled through northeast Iowa on Saturday. The ride started and ended in Elkport, with stops in Manchester, Farley and Guttenberg. Between five to seven hundred motorcycles were estimated to be on the ride, all gathering at Manchester’s Riverbend Pub & Grill for the first stop as they dedicated the “Rock of Honor”. A smaller number of motorcycles had made the trip on Friday as part of the pre-ride, with a local veteran and POW showing his support.
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