Fayette County Newspapers

11/15/2024

The curtain opens tonight on the North Fayette Valley High School Drama Department’s production of “After Happily Ever After.” Showtimes are at 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Nov. 15-16, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, in the NFV High School Performing Arts Center (PAC) in West Union.

11/14/2024

What began as a hobby for Keisha (Miller) Formanek while a Luana 4-H member, has grown into her opening Keisha Marie Photography, located at 140 S Main St. in downtown Fayette.
Additional details about Keisha and her new Fayette business, can be read in the Nov. 13 Union Echo Leader or online at fayettecountynewspapers.com.

11/13/2024

The Decorah IowaWORKS Center, in partnership with Fayette County Economic Development and West Union Main Street Chamber, is hosting a "One-Stop Job Shop" drive-thru job fair from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Wednesday), in the parking lot at Lilac Plaza in West Union.
The One-Stop Job Shop offers a safe, efficient, and convenient way for job seekers to explore employment opportunities from the comfort of their vehicles.
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about job openings across various industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and more, all without leaving their cars.
While there is no formal direction participants are asked to enter, they are encouraged to enter at Central Avenue, off Highway 150, and exit just before Quillins and back onto Highway 150.

11/12/2024

Readers will discover a new publication in their mailboxes and at the newsstands Wednesday, Nov. 20, as the Ossian Bee and Union Echo Leader are being combined into “The Union,” with a subheading of "Serving Northern Fayette and Southern Winneshiek Counties." The newspaper office will remain at the corner of East Main and North Vine streets in West Union.

For additional details, read the Wednesday, Nov. 13, Union Echo Leader and/or Ossian Bee, or visit fayettecountynewspapers.com.

11/08/2024

PLAYOFFS: TigerHawk Sportscast tonight

The TigerHawks flock into Spirit Lake to battle the Indians in Class 2A Quarterfinal Football Playoff action!

#6 NFV at #3 Spirit Lake

Pregame brought you by Nexus Cooperative at 6:40 pm
w/Coach Heins interview, kickoff at 7 pm

Coach T on the call
Listen Live on the TigerHawk Sportscast YouTube page
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04dpMwE0_GY
Live audio tonight with video to be posted tomorrow.

Sponsors:
Barrel Drive In - West Union, IA, Elwood, O'Donohoe, Braun & White Law Offices, Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinics, Imperial Roof Systems, Kerndt Brothers Bank, Nexus Cooperative, Torkelson Motors Inc., West Union Dental Associates & West Union Motors!

11/08/2024

The North Fayette Valley Drama Department will present “After Happily Ever After” at 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Nov. 15-16, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, in the NFV High School Performing Arts Center (PAC) in West Union. Additional information about the play, cast and crew can be read in this week's Union Echo Leader or on the top featured section at www.fayettecountynewspapers.com.

11/07/2024

Local education and health centers invite the public to jojn in honoring the nation’s military veterans during Veterans Day programming Monday. For the full scheduled of events, read this week's Union Echo Leader or visit the top featured section of https://www.communitynewspapergroup.com/fayette_county_newspapers/

11/06/2024

The Fayette County Auditor’s Office reports over 78% of the county’s registered voters performed their civic duty and cast a ballot during the 2024 general election.

11/05/2024

11/03/2024

Residents are reminded to turn back their clocks one hour after 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, as Daylight Saving Time officially ends.

10/31/2024

Among the local communities with set Halloween activity hours are the following.

Arlington
Trick or treating from 5-7 p.m. Thursday. Stop at the Arlington Event Center to pick up a goodie bag and register for the witches’ call.

Clermont
The Clermont Community Club and West Clermont Lutheran Church are hosting a Trunk or Treat from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, at West Clermont Lutheran Church. In addition, citywide trick or treating will be held from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 31.

Fayette
Door-to-door trick or treating in the community will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday. Residents who wish to participate in handing out treats, are asked to turn on their porch lights.

Hawkeye
Trick-or-Treat fun for the kids from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at American Legion Hall. Costumes are encouraged. The event includes children’s activities, a Halloween coloring contest, and kid-friendly refreshments.

West Union
West Union’s traditional door-to-door trick or treating will be held from 5-7:30 p-m. Thursday. Residents who wish to participate in handing out treats, are asked to turn on their porch lights.

10/30/2024

People won’t soon have far to look to find a special gift, unique home décor or more. All they will need to do is pay a visit to Franny’s Nook and Cranny in West Union. Owner Chris Bemiss will celebrate the opening of the new store, which is named a…

People won’t soon have far to look to find a special gift, unique home décor or more. All they will need to do is pay a visit to Franny’s Nook

10/29/2024

Check out the fall 2024 Home and Building issue in the Wednesday, Oct. 30, Union Echo Leader.

10/26/2024

The TigerHawk football (8-1) team will have a home rematch against Crestwood (4-5) in round two of the Class 2A state football playoffs. Also in NFV’s pod are Osage (6-3) and Spirit Lake (8-1)!

10/25/2024

PLAYOFFS: TigerHawk Sportscast tonight

The Panthers slide into West Union to battle the TigerHawks in Class 2A 1st Round Playoff action live from Ron Wymer Field

Monticello at #6 NFV

Pregame brought you by Torkelson Motors Inc. at 6:40 pm w/Coach Heins interview, kickoff at 7 pm

Coach T on the call
Live on the TigerHawk Sportscast YouTube page
https://www.youtube.com//streams

Pic: North Fayette Valley High School Football team, your 2024 Class 2A District 3 Champions!

Sponsors:
Barrel Drive In - West Union, IA, Elwood, O'Donohoe, Braun & White Law Offices, Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinics, Imperial Roof Systems, Kerndt Brothers Bank, Nexus Cooperative, Torkelson Motors Inc., West Union Dental Associates & West Union Motors!

10/24/2024

Hudson Lourenço-Feld, a native of São Paulo, Brazil, will close out the 2024 Union Sunday School Concert Series in Clermont Sunday. The Oct. 27 concert is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m.

Following the concert, the Clermont Historical Society will provide refreshments at the Clermont Opera House – one block from the Union Sunday School. The concert and reception are free.

10/23/2024

Since Daryl Erickson of Mason City first began his sports officiating career in over 40 years ago, there have certainly been a lot of big milestone dates. His first game in 1984, his first State Softball Tournament in 2019, and his first collegiate …

Since Daryl Erickson of Mason City first began his sports officiating career in over 40 years ago, there have certainly been a lot of big milestone dates. His first game

10/22/2024

PLAYOFFS: TigerHawk Sportscast Tonight!

Lady Indians sneek into West Union to battle the Lady TigerHawks in Class 3A Region 4 Quarterfinal action.

Waukon at NFV

Pregame brought to you by Barrel Drive In - West Union, IA
at 6:45 p.m. w/1st serve at 7 p.m.
Coach T on the call

Listen Live on the TigerHawk Sportscast YouTube
https://www.youtube.com//streams

Pic: Your 2024 back-to-back undefeated Upper Iowa Conference Champions North Fayette Valley High School volleyball team!

Sponsors:
Barrel Drive In - West Union, IA, Elwood, O'Donohoe, Braun & White Law Offices, Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinics, Imperial Roof Systems, Kerndt Brothers Bank, Nexus Cooperative, Torkelson Motors Inc., West Union Dental Associates & West Union Motors!