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A Colesburg girl will be crowned the new Clayton County Pork Queen at the Banquet Saturday Night in Elkader. Ashley Schilling is the daughter of Steve and Janell Schilling. The Little Miss Pigtail will be Raelynn Oberbroeckling of Garnavillo, the daughter of Ryan and Kristin Oberbroeckling. The Little Sir Hamalot will be Chandler Donlon of Monona, son of Cory and Kristi Donlon. The Pork Producers Banquet will be held on Sunday night at Johnsons Reception Hall in Elkader.

On 3/24/2026  at approximately 2:58 PM, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a call of a suicidal male subject that had left his residence to an unknown location. The male subject was later located at an Oelwein residence with no injuries. Upon investigation, it was learned that there was an assault had taken place earlier.  Madison Royall 22, of  Keizer, OR  was arrested and charged with Domestic Assault causing bodily injury and Thaddeus Walker 22  of Maynard, IA. w

The Clayton County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the following summary of recent arrests and incidents investigated by deputies in Clayton County: On October 25, 2025 the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office took a report of theft from the Sears gas station in Garber/Elkport. Antiques valued between $4,000 and $5,000 were reported stolen. A suspect was identified through an antique buyer out of Cedar Rapids. 46- year-old Dimmitt of Cedar Rapids was arrested and transported to the

On Saturday, February 14, 2026, at approximately 2:40 AM, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Dillon Daniel McDonald, 21, of Monticello. McDonald was charged with Operating While Under the Influence 2nd Offense (Aggravated Misdemeanor) and Public Intoxication (Simple Misdemeanor). McDonald received citations for Failure to Provide Proof of Financial Liability, Failure to Maintain Control, Reckless Driving, and Leaving the Scene of an Accident. This arrest was m

As part of Iowa Ag Week , Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will be making several stops in North Iowa and Northeast Iowa on Thursday. Mason City (Cerro Gordo County) Thursday, March 26 8:00 a.m. Greater Mason City Chamber of Commerce Ag Breakfast 3700 4th St SW Mason City, IA Secretary Naig will address the attendees of this popular annual breakfast. Because the theme for this year is Farm-to-Table, Secretary Naig’s comments will focus largely on Choose Iowa and the mo

The Volga City Council held a Public Hearing for the Proposed Property Tax Levy on Monday, March 23, 2026 at 601 Washington Street- Volga City Hall. Mayor Elaine Follon opened the Public Hearing at 6:00pm. Council members Rhonda Fry, Parker Klingman, Tyler Phillips, Crystal Nicholson and Tom Whittle answered Roll Call. Vic Haynes and Kathy Haynes were also in attendance.  The Property Tax Levy and the mailing that residents received was discussed. The example included in the

The Ed-Co School Board accepted the resignation of Kydian Davis as High School Business/FBLA Advisor. Rae McTaggart resigned as High School Family Consumer Science Teacher and SCCLA. Both resignations take effect at the end of the school year. Jesse Lau resigned as Custodian and Scott Arthur resigned as Assistant Football Coach. Parker Rochford was hired as Assistant Football Coach.

Date: 03/24/26  Time: 10:49 p.m.  Incident/Charge: Arrest warrant for Failure to Serve Jail Time   Location: ARRESTED IN FAYETTE COUNTY AND TRANSPORTED TO THE WINNESHIEK COUNTY  JAIL  Person: SHANE ENGELHARDT   Address: WEST UNION, IA   Age: 24   Incident details: SHANE ENGELHARDT was arrested and booked into the Winneshiek County  Jail on an arrest warrant for Failure to Serve Jail Time.

The Clayton County Child Care Coalition is looking for volunteers to help represent communities for a community endowment to improve child care access within Clayton County.  The Clayton County Child Care Coalition is a community effort supporting children, families, and providers. They work to expand quality child care, strengthen the workforce, and recognize child care as essential to our community. They are also hosting a virtual lunch-and-learn to learn on April 27 from 1

On March 24, 2026 at approximately 3:52 PM the Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office along with Key West Fire responded to 9909 Elle Ct., the Brandon and Jessica Arensdorf residence, for a possible structure fire. Investigation revealed that a side by side utility vehicle was parked moments before the fire started and believed to be the cause of the fire. The fire was contained to a capped garage area within the residence with the home sustaining minor smoke damage within. Some of

The Elkader City Council set April 13th as the date for the public hearing for the 26/27 budget. The Council approved a replacement vehicle for the Fire Department. It is a Ford F-350 SRW purchased at a cost of nearly 46-thousand. The city will be looking at selling the Fire Department 2009 Kenworth Pumper. Elkader City Council Proceedings The Elkader City Council met on Monday, March 23, 2026 in regular session at 6:30 p.m. at the Elkader City Hall with Mayor Josh R. Pope p

Date:  3/23/2026 Time: 05:13 pm Incident/Charge: Simple Misdemeanor Harassment – 3 rd Degree Location: South Bear Road, Decorah, Iowa Person: Michael Johnson Address: Decorah, Iowa Age: 71 Incident Details: Deputies responded to a report of a disturbance that had occurred at a residence on South Bear Road between two parties. Subsequently, Michael Johnson was arrested and transported to the Winneshiek County Jail for Simple Misdemeanor Harassment – 3 rd Degree.

Marquette City Council approved plans and specs for the North First Street Water System Project. The project is estimated at around 523-thousand dollars and the project will now go out for bids. The Council approved a Park Ridge Rental Loan Agreement for a Duplex Project in the Twin Bluffs Subdivision. The approved the purchase of a Positive Displacement Blower for the Sewer Plant at a cost of 16-thousand. The Council set April 14th as the date for the Public Hearing on the

The Central School Board approved the hiring of Erin Buehler as Physical Education/Health Teacher. CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT  ELKADER, IOWA  March 23, 2026– 6:00 PM  Board Meeting & Budget Hearing  President Josh Embretson called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Board Present: Abby Heitman, Andrew Clark, Michael Whittle, Marcus Belser, Jared Funk, and Josh Embretson  Board Absent: Jarod Bormann  Staff: Micah Gearhart and Allison Walch  Approved Agenda  Abby Heitman ma

2026 Primary Election - June 2, 2026 Allamakee Listing of Candidates: County Board of Supervisors (vote for no more than 2) Party Ballot Name Phonetic Spelling Republican  Joseph Manning None provided Republican  Andrew Sires  None provided Republican  Pat Stone  None provided Democrat Jim Pladsen Jim Pladsen  County Treasurer (vote for no more than 1) Party Ballot Name Phonetic Spelling Republican Nicki Smedsrud  Nick-ee Smeds-rude Democrat NONE County Recorder (vote for no

8th Offense OWI Arrest  On March 20th, 2026, at approximately 8:50pm, a Grant County Sheriff's Deputy conducted a traffic stop on HWY 133, in the Township of Boscobel.   During the traffic stop, the Deputy observed signs of impairment. As a result of an impaired driving investigation, Brian Updike, 38, of Boscobel, was arrested and booked into the Grant County Jail for 8th Offense Operating While Under the Influence, Felony Bail Jumping, and Possession of THC 2nd plus offense

On March 21st, 2026, at approximately 04:37 a.m. Fayette County Deputies were dispatched to the area of 90 th  St. and Eisenhower in reference to a van versus horse accident. Upon investigating, it was learned that Kurt A. Yearous age, 56 of Arlington was traveling eastbound on Eisenhower in his 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan when he struck two horses, which were in the travel ed  portion of the roadway. The Dodge Grand Caravan was deemed a total loss and Yearous was transported vi

On March 21, 2026, at 5:40pm, Oelwein Officers arrested Brian Lee Buhr, 56, of Oelwein. Buhr was arrested on 3 Fayette County Warrants for Violation of Pre-Trial Release (x2) and Failure to Appear. Additionally, Buhr was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance – 3rd or subsequent offense. Buhr was arrested in the 200 block of 8th St Sw. At 2:55am on March 20, 2026, Oelwein Police responded to a noise complaint in the 600 block of S Frederick Ave, where officers disc

Council Chambers, City Hall, March 16, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. West Union City Council met March 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers with Mayor Kent Halverson presiding. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance. Attendance Present: Becthold, DeBack, Gumm, McElree, Tope. Approval of the Motion to approve the agenda, removing #6, was made by Tope, seconded by Agenda Becthold. All Aye. Carried. Approval of Minutes Motion to approve the March 2, 2026, Regular Council Mee