🌱 Who’s taking the Fayette County Fair grandstand stage in West Union?

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In today's newsletter:

• Who’s taking the Fayette County Fair grandstand stage in West Union?
• West Union native takes major fundraising role with Iowa Hawkeye athletics

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Warmer; breezy in the morning, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.
• Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 75, low: 53.
• Sunday: Breezy with partial sunshine, with a high of 72 and low of 51 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• All the Grandstand Shows For 2026 County (wearedubuque.com) — West Union residents can look forward to big-name entertainment at the 2026 Fayette County Fair, including an ’80s tribute night and a Nate Smith concert on July 24–25. The roundup also lists major acts at other Iowa county fairs and the Iowa State Fair, helping you plan summer trips beyond Fayette County.
   

• Schneberger Tabbed UI Associate VP for Athletics Development (hawkeyesports.com) — A fellow West Union native, Adam Schneberger, has been appointed associate vice president for athletics development at the University of Iowa, leading major fundraising for Hawkeye sports. After 15 years in Stanford’s development office, he returns to Iowa to oversee large-scale campaigns, donor relations, and long-term financial strategy that support student-athletes and athletics facilities statewide.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday June 12

• Baseball: East Buchanan vs Turkey Valley (Varsity)
  Turkey Valley Comm School District Waucoma, IA 52171
  4:00 pm
• Softball: Denver vs Turkey Valley (Junior Varsity)
  Turkey Valley Comm School District Waucoma, IA 52171
  5:30 pm
• Baseball: East Buchanan vs Turkey Valley (Junior Varsity)
  Turkey Valley Comm School District Waucoma, IA 52171
  6:00 pm
• Softball: Denver vs Turkey Valley (Varsity)
  Turkey Valley Comm School District Waucoma, IA 52171
  7:00 pm

Sunday June 14

• Robert Deitch - The Green Door, Clermont IA (3-5pm) →
  The Green Door, 301 Mill St, Clermont
  3:00 pm

Monday June 15

• Softball: Central Elkader vs Turkey Valley (Varsity)
  Turkey Valley Comm School District Waucoma, IA 52171
  5:00 pm

Tuesday June 16

• Baseball: Turkey Valley vs Kee High (Junior Varsity)
  Turkey Valley Comm School District Waucoma, IA 52171
  5:00 pm
• Baseball: Turkey Valley vs Kee High (Varsity)
  Turkey Valley Comm School District Waucoma, IA 52171
  7:00 pm

Wednesday June 17

• Baseball: New Hampton vs Turkey Valley (Varsity)
  Turkey Valley Comm School District Waucoma, IA 52171
  4:00 pm
• Softball: Crestwood vs Turkey Valley (Varsity)
  Turkey Valley Comm School District Waucoma, IA 52171
  5:00 pm
• Baseball: New Hampton vs Turkey Valley (Junior Varsity)
  Turkey Valley Comm School District Waucoma, IA 52171
  6:00 pm

Thursday June 18

• Baseball: Clayton Ridge vs Turkey Valley (Varsity)
  Turkey Valley Comm School District Waucoma, IA 52171
  4:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• American Traveler posted a job opening for Travel LPN - LPN in West Union. Apply here.
• Aramark Corp. posted a job opening for Food Service Worker - Upper Iowa University in Fayette. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Union here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Oelwein

• Tomaso's Pizza in Marion Has Relocated and Will Reopen Today (koel.com)
• Trojans sweep MFL to stay atop UIC Small Division standings (nhtrib.com)
• A thrifter's dream (communitynewspapergroup.com)

Decorah

• Social Security 'Ghost Office' reopens in Iowa (kcrg.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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