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The Fayette County Record

Tipton Lottery Case: Parole & Restitution Update

4 years ago By Andy Behlen
Iowa officials revoked parole for Eddie Tipton, a man with local connections who is serving a 25-year sentence for rigging computers to win lottery jackpots in multiple states. The Iowa Board of Parole had granted Tipton parole for good behavior back in January.

Easter at the Barnyard

4 years ago By News Staff
The Jersey Barnyard outside La Grange continued their Easter Weekend tradition by holding their 24th annual Easter egg hunt and other festivities Saturday. An estimated 8,000 eggs were part of the hunts, which were divided by age group. Sack races, egg tosses, music, and feeding of the barnyard animals were all part of the event. Photos by Jeff Wick
Easter at the Barnyard

Round Top & Ruin

4 years ago By News Staff
To The Editor: The comment in last week’s column “THE MOON IS A BALLOON” suggesting that “Round Top has always known its brand and how to stop short of ruining things” is, in my opinion, mostly true up until about 15 to 20 years ago. N.

Second Chance Stories

4 years ago By Bill Bishop
Dawn Sedlar and her daughter, Camryn, had a party to go to one Friday evening at the Zapp Hall in Warrenton. The theme was “’80s Nite.” What to wear? No problem.
Dawn Sedlar and her daughter, Camryn, had an “80s Nite” party to attend and they needed outfits. So they came to Second Chance Emporium in La Grange. Of course. The non-profit is open 9 a.m.-3 p.m. every Friday and Saturday and is filled with items from most every decade. Photo by Bill Bishop

Easter on the Bluff is this Saturday in La Grange

4 years ago By News Staff
This Saturday, April 16, Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill State Historic Sites will host Easter on the Bluff, reminiscent of a once a popular social occasion at the Bluff Schuetzenverein Pavilion. This year’s event will feature interpretive programs and a children’s egg hunt. Attendees are welcome to bring their own picnics, beverages, and chairs or blankets.
The egg hunt at the park will begin at 6:30 p.m. This is a shot from previous Easter hunt there.
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