February 09, 2026
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Alumni gathered Saturday in Fontanelle

By Caleb Nelson

ttending the Fontanelle Alumni Banquet Saturday night at Sixteen Oaks from the Bridgewater-Fontanelle Class of 1973 (left) were, from left, front: Earlene Baudler Purdy, Nancy Queck, Diane Miller Schwartz; back: Lisa Nicholaison Jones, Rod Stoner, Jerry Eshelmann, Lori Gross Overmyer. As the 50-year class, they were among the honored guests. (Caleb Nelson)

An example of three generations at the Fontanelle Alumni Banquet was Peg Scott, granddaughter Kenzie Miller and daughter Jessi Christensen. (Caleb Nelson)

Jennifer Nichols of Atlantic with her dad, Dave Nichols of Bridgewater. (Caleb Nelson)

Caleb Nelson

Caleb Nelson

Caleb is editor of the Adair County Free Press and Fontanelle Observer, with regular beats of Greenfield City Council, Adair County Board of Supervisors, Nodaway Valley School Board, sports and features. He works remotely from Greenfield where he lives with his wife, Kilee. He enjoys sports, giving guitar lessons, his church and being with family.