Fayette County Newspapers

11/26/2025

11/26/2025

Festival of Lights volunteers Judy Roach and Laurie Thompson are joined by North Fayette Valley Area Troop 54 Boy Scout Andrew Kovarik in inviting the public to the official opening of the Festival of Lights at 5:30 p.m. tonight. The evening’s grand opening festivities include a visit by Santa Claus and the Grinch.

In addition, funds raised from Scout Night on Saturday, Dec. 13, and a fundraising breakfast Sunday, Dec. 21, will assist with the expenses acquired by Kovarik for his Eagle Scout project, which is the construction of a new Festival of Lights storage building.

Full details of tonight's festivities can be read in today's Union. www.fayettecountynewspapers.com

11/25/2025

TigerHawk Sportscast Tonight!

The Lady TigerHawks swoop into New Hampton to battle the Lady Chickasaws in UIC basketball to open the season!

NFV at New Hampton

Pregame brought to you by West Union Motors at est 6:45 pm with tip-off at 7 pm. Coach T on the call. (Only 2 quarters of JV then varsity)

Watch & Listen Live: https://www.nfvschools.com/activities (then select TigerHawk Sportscast)

Photo: Your 2025-26 North Fayette Valley High School girls basketball team!

Sponsors (Shop Local):
Emplify Health by Gundersen West Union Area, EXIT Realty Driftless Group, Hawkeye Telephone Company, Imperial Roof Systems, Jensen Complete Wealth, Kerndt Brothers Bank, Torkelson Motors Inc., Walvatne Electric Inc., West Union Dental Associates & West Union Motors!!!

11/25/2025

This week's Union will include its fall Family & Farming special section. www.fayettecountynewspapers.com

11/21/2025

South Winneshiek High School will present its fall musical, “Once Upon a Mattress,” this weekend with three separate showtimes.

The curtain will rise at 7 p.m. tonight (Friday) and Saturday, and at 2 p.m. Sunday in the SWHS auditorium in Calmar. www.fayettecountynewspapers.com

11/19/2025

The 2026 Fayette County Fair lineup is coming to life after the weekend announcement of the Saturday night (July 25) concert headliner – Nate Smith.

Additional information on Smith's upcoming fair performance can be read in today's Union. www.fayettecountynewspapers.com

11/17/2025

North Fayette Valley is hosting the Upper Iowa Conference Honor Band Festival today. The participating students are pictured during rehearsal for the 5 p.m. concert tonight in the Performing Arts Center in West Union.

11/13/2025

Come join the cast and crew on a journey under the sea during the North Fayette Valley High School production of “The Little Mermaid” Friday-Sunday. Showtimes are at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14 and 15, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, in the NFV Performing Arts Center in West Union. Additional information can be found in the Wednesday, Nov. 12, Union. www.fayettecountynewspapers.com

11/12/2025

The Northern Lights were on full display across much of the area last night! Let's see some of everyone's best shots in the comments!!

11/11/2025

11/11/2025

West Union was among 10 Iowa communities to be awarded a $100,000 Main Street Iowa Challenge Grant to assist in the rehabilitation of the former Swensen Family Chiropractic property, located at 114 East Elm Street in downtown West Union. For additional information pick up a copy of the Wednesday, Nov. 12, Union. www.fayettecountynewspapers.com

11/10/2025

TigerHawk Sportscast Today!

The Lady Spartans march into West Union to battle the Lady TigerHawks in bowling action to open the season at Lilac Lanes!

Grundy Center at NFV

Pregame brought to you by Hawkeye Telephone Company at 3:45 pm with 1st bowl at 4 pm. Coach T on the call.

Watch & Listen Live: https://www.nfvschools.com/activities (then select TigerHawk Sportscast)

Photo: North Fayette Valley High School junior Emmaliyah Rhode with a solid roll in last year's action!

Sponsors (Shop Local):
Emplify Health by Gundersen West Union Area, EXIT Realty Driftless Group, Hawkeye Telephone Company, Imperial Roof Systems, Jensen Complete Wealth, Kerndt Brothers Bank, Torkelson Motors Inc., Walvatne Electric Inc., West Union Dental Associates & West Union Motors!