Print article Tim Gionet strolled through the U.S. Capitol like he was walking through a crowded fraternity party, shouts echoing off the marble floors. The hallways were jammed with people, young and old, men and women, wearing MAGA hats and holding signs, chanting and hollering about Trump and a stolen election. “Patriots are in control,” they chanted. “Traitors, traitors, traitors!” “Yooo!” Gionet called. “Let’s gooo!” At one point, a voice offscreen suggested that President Donald Trump might not be happy about his supporters’ forced entry and occupation of the building. “No, he’ll be happy!” Gionet countered. “What do you mean? We’re fighting for Trump.”
Obits, Friday, January 15th, 2021
Jan. 15 funeral announcements
An Oelwein woman, 58 year old Connie Oakes, died Wednesday. A celebration of life gathering will be held at Clete and Connie s at a later date. Jamison Schmitz funeral home in Oelwein is assisting the family.
A Fayette woman, 92 year old Florence Sanders, formerly of Omaha, died Wednesday. A public graveside service will be held Tuesday at 2pm at Long Grove cemetery in Maynard. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Jamison Schmitz funeral home in Maynard is helping the family.
A Charles City woman, 85 year old Sue Baron, died Wednesday. A service will be held at a later date. Hauser Weishaar funeral home in Charles City is in charge of arrangements.
The confluence of events amounts to one of the most politically and logistically complicated openings to a new administration in modern history, requiring Biden to try to move the country into a post-Trump era even as senators debate Trump s most divisive acts.