Fayette County Newspapers

01/08/2026

Individuals are invited to attend a Bacon Buddies® informational meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, at the Fayette County Extension Office meeting room, located at 218 South Main Street in Fayette.

Bacon Buddies® was started in 2025 by 2024 Fayette County Fair Queen Mae Wedemeier. The program is designed to provide individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities the opportunity to experience showing a pig in the fair show ring.

The Bacon Buddies® show will return to the 2026 Fayette County Fair. Those interested in serving as mentors or supporting the program in other ways are encouraged to attend the meeting to learn more about how to get involved.
www.fayettecountynewspapers.com

01/07/2026

The Fayette County Board of Supervisors elected Alex Popenhagen as board chairman and Jeff Bunn as vice chairman during the board’s first meeting of 2026. To read the full list of annual supervisor appointments, read today’s Union. www.fayettecountynewspapers.com

01/06/2026

The West Union City Council on Monday welcomed (l-r) newly appointed councilwoman Heather Becthold, and newly elected mayor Kent Halverson and councilman Hunter McElree to the council’s first meeting of 2026. For additional details, pick up a copy of the Wednesday, Jan. 7, Union, on newsstands now. www.fayettecountynewspapers.com

01/03/2026

NFV wrestling is 15 minutes ahead. Pregame starting at 10:35 a.m.

01/03/2026

Special TigerHawk Sportscast today!

The TigerHawks march into Fayette to battle the Warhawks & the Bulldogs in boys wrestling dual actions live from Dorman Gym at Upper Iowa University!

TigerHawks vs West Fork & MFL MarMac

Pregame brought to you by Jensen Complete Wealth at 10:45 a.m. with first match at 11 a.m. Coach T on the call.

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

Pic: North Fayette Valley High School senior Kyson Moss after he won his 100th career match early this season!!!

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!

01/01/2026

12/30/2025

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Another year has passed and with it many highly memorable and historic moments transpired. Through it all, public service, good citizenship and civic pride played a major role in reinforcing what makes each community strong.

As we welcome 2026, pick up a copy of the Wednesday, Dec. 31, Union for some of the top local stories that filled the headlines this past year. www.fayettecountynewspapers.com

12/24/2025

Be sure to pick up a copy of today's Union and its annual holiday issue, including inspiring feature stories and holiday photos.

12/19/2025

TigerHawk Sportscast Tonight!

The TigerHawks swoop into Elkader to face the Warriors in a UIC basketball girl/boys doubleheader!

NFV at Central Elkader

Pregame brought to you by Kerndt Brothers Bank starting soon. Coach T on the call.

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

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!

12/17/2025

FIRST LEGO League (FLL) has grown to become one of the most popular activities around the state of Iowa since it first started in 2001 when Iowa State University first implemented the program. For over 10 years, students at St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Schools in Ossian have taken part in the popular program, as this year’s team – King Tut’s Crew – will make another trip to the State FLL competition in February on the ISU campus in Ames.
To learn more about the local students, pick up a copy of today's Union. www.fayettecountynewspapers.com

12/16/2025

TigerHawk Sportscast Today!

The Chickasaws, the Huskies and the Blackhawks march into Elgin to battle the TigerHawk in a wrestling quad live from NFV middle.

NH/TV, Nashua-Plainfield & Prairie du Chien at NFV

Pregame brought to you by EXIT Realty Driftless Group at 5:45 pm with 1st match at 6 pm. Coach T on the call.

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

Pic: Your 2025-26 North Fayette Valley High School wrestling 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!