Newspapers of Fayette County

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  • Hawkeye council discusses police protection

    Newspapers of Fayette County – Wed Dec 9, 1:44 am ET  

    HAWKEYE – The city council Monday discussed hiring a part-time police officer on an as needed basis. Council person Angie Weidemann said she agrees with the purchase of a used police car for $1,400. “We’ve got a car, now what are we doing?” she asked. Full Story »

  • MSA suggests roundabout at east entrance to Elgin

    Newspapers of Fayette County – Wed Dec 9, 1:44 am ET  

    ELGIN – MSA city planners told the city council Monday, Community Development Block Grant funds have yet to be released so work on the project can begin. Full Story »

  • Four arrested in meth bust in rural Randalia

    Newspapers of Fayette County – Wed Dec 9, 1:44 am ET  

    RANDALIA- After a week of investigation four residents of a rural Randalia farm home were arrested on drug charges. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a farm home on M Avenue. They discovered a methamphetamine production lab, with assistance from the Oelwein Police Department and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), four people were taken into custody. Full Story »

  • Retiring NRCS director proud of CRP involvement

    Newspapers of Fayette County – Wed Dec 9, 1:43 am ET  

    WEST UNION –After 35 years spent in conservation, Jerry Muff, District Conservationist for the NRCS will be retiring Jan. 2, 2010. Full Story »

  • Are you a fan?

    Newspapers of Fayette County – Wed Dec 9, 1:43 am ET  

    Nearly everyone is on Facebook. Young or old, you are there. Businesses, fan clubs, even cities now have their own Facebook pages. Full Story »

  • Council backs off on U-turn ordinance

    Newspapers of Fayette County – Wed Dec 9, 1:43 am ET  

    OSSIAN – The council Monday dropped ordinance #47 which states no U-turns at South Mary Street and Main Street in Ossian. Full Story »

  • 'Tis the season

    Newspapers of Fayette County – Wed Dec 9, 1:43 am ET  

    Christmas events were held throughout the area last weekend. See this week's Fayette Leader, Elgin Echo and Ossian Bee for photos from the events. Full Story »

  • NF grad conducting trains on BNSF line to St. Paul

    Newspapers of Fayette County – Wed Dec 9, 1:43 am ET  

    LACROSSE, WIS. – Growing up in West Union, 24-year-old Jordan Villont said he wasn’t around trains that much as a kid, but remembers always having an interest in them. Full Story »

  • Sheriff asks cities to contribute to public safety

    Newspapers of Fayette County – Wed Dec 9, 1:43 am ET  

    Fayette County Sheriff Marty Fisher believes more communities in Fayette County should follow Iowa Code and either hire a police officer or contract with another law enforcement agency for public safety. Full Story »

  • Ossian part of four loop barn quilt tour

    Newspapers of Fayette County – Wed Dec 9, 1:42 am ET  

    OSSIAN - Pioneers, starry nights, log cabins and railroad tracks. Full Story »

  • Landfill’s last cell to close; garbage being transferred to Black Hawk County

    Newspapers of Fayette County – Wed Dec 9, 1:42 am ET  

    The Fayette County Landfill’s construction of a new transfer station is well underway. Full Story »

  • Over 75 nativities to be on display

    Newspapers of Fayette County – Wed Dec 9, 1:42 am ET  

    The Maynard Presbyterian Church is to present the “The Path to Bethlehem,” Dec. 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Maynard Community Hall. Full Story »

  • Part 2: ISU students offer innovative ideas for Turkey River Corridor properties

    Newspapers of Fayette County – Wed Dec 9, 1:42 am ET  

    (Editor’s note: This is the second of two parts, continued from last week.) Full Story »

  • Kellogg Foundation awards $1.2 million to NIFF

    Newspapers of Fayette County – Wed Dec 9, 1:42 am ET  

    The Northeast Iowa Food & Fitness Initiative learned Nov. 16 it will continue to be funded. The W.K. Kellogg Foundation has awarded $1.2 million to be used over three years. This announcement came nearly seven months after it was expected in April. Full Story »

  • West Union no longer option for poultry processors

    Newspapers of Fayette County – Wed Dec 9, 1:42 am ET  

    WEST UNION - A group of poultry farmers have decided not to locate a processing plant in West Union. Full Story »

  • Fayette’s proposed ordinance regulating UTV use modified on first reading

    Newspapers of Fayette County – Wed Dec 9, 1:41 am ET  

    FAYETTE – After extensive discussion and suggesting several modifications to the ordinance as proposed Monday, Nov. 16, the council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance regulating UTV use in city limits. Full Story »

  • UIU pledges to fund Iowa Tuition Grant shortfall for its students

    Newspapers of Fayette County – Wed Dec 9, 1:41 am ET  

    FAYETTE –Upper Iowa University will provide additional university financial support to cover any shortfall in the ITG for approx. 900 of its students receiving the grant for the 2009-10 academic year, or 14% of the university population. Full Story »

  • Ossian resident helps book dream become a reality

    Newspapers of Fayette County – Wed Dec 9, 1:41 am ET  

    For Decorah resident Bob Hunt, it was never a question of if he would write a book. It was a matter of when. Full Story »

  • ISU students present conservation designs for Turkey River corridor

    Newspapers of Fayette County – Wed Dec 9, 1:41 am ET  

    Growing hops, barley, weed seed free hay, planting oak savannahs, and providing a public garden, these are just some of the ideas six Iowa State students from the landscape architecture program presented as potential improvements to the landscape of eastern Fayette and western Clayton counties. An open house was held at the Gilbertson Conservation Center, Sunday, Nov. 15. The students set up ... Full Story »

  • Elgin council weighs funding options for potential projects

    Newspapers of Fayette County – Wed Dec 9, 1:41 am ET  

    ELGIN – Jim Holz from MSA Professional Services summed up proposals for funding for several Elgin Street and water projects when the council met Monday, Nov. 16. Full Story »

  • Clermont oks living roadway grant 3-1

    Newspapers of Fayette County – Wed Dec 9, 1:40 am ET  

    CLERMONT – A Dec. 1 deadline had council members discussing whether to approve the Clermont Visioning Committee’s request to apply for the Iowa Living Roadway Grant for next year. Full Story »

  • 'Tis the season

    Newspapers of Fayette County – Mon Dec 7, 6:13 pm ET  

    Christmas in Ossian was held last weekend at the Columbus Hall in Ossian. See photos in this week's Ossian Bee. Full Story »

  • $1.5 million VRRA campground progresses

    Newspapers of Fayette County – Fri Dec 4, 11:41 am ET  

    FAYETTE – Temperatures hovering near 50 and 60 degrees in November has meant optimal weather for construction in Northeast Iowa. While October’s rains delayed some projects, the 42-site modern campground being built at the Volga River Recreation Area is taking shape with electrical lines buried and water hydrants now in place. Full Story »

  • Elgin native’s stint as public servant nears end

    Newspapers of Fayette County – Fri Dec 4, 11:41 am ET  

    ELGIN –When he was in fourth grade, Matt Dummermuth’s dream was to quarterback the Green Bay Packers. But unlike Brett Favre, now best known as the guy who can’t make a decision – Dummermuth’s career direction has been clear. The 1991 Valley High School grad earned a juris doctor from Harvard Law School and in January 2007, was sworn in as acting U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Iowa. Full Story »

  • Fayette graduate returns home for Veteran’s Day

    Newspapers of Fayette County – Fri Dec 4, 11:41 am ET  

    WEST UNION- North Fayette students, faculty and community members were reminded to serve their country in any way possible when they honored veterans during their Veteran’s Day program Tuesday, Nov. 11. Fayette High School graduate Sergeant Major Dennis (Jack) Wenthe was the guest speaker. Full Story »

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