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The Clayton Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) recognized the outstanding conservation efforts of local farm families during their December 11, 2025, awards banquet at the Osborne Conservation Center near Elkader. This year’s award winners showcase a variety of conservation systems. Each recipient provides an outstanding example of what we can do to protect the natural resources that we enjoy in northeast Iowa. Scott Hilgerson Scott and Suzy Hilgerson received the Owne

On December 15 th , 2025, at approximately 4:54 PM, Matthew Timothy Burnell (age 49) of Hawkeye, IA, was taken into custody by a Fayette County Deputy for two active arrest warrants for Probation Violation and Domestic Abuse Assault 3 rd  or Sub. Offense. Matthew turned himself into Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Deputies and was then transported by a Fayette County Deputy to the Fayette County Jail where he was held on No Bond until his initial appearance. Fayette County Sherri

The Central School Board approved an agreement with Superintendent Micah Gearhart for the 26-27 School year, removing the Interim tag from his position. Gearhart was hired for the position back in September. The Board approved a Gym Floor Restoration Project for next year at a cost of nearly 40-thousand. They approved upgrading the Water Softener System at a cost of 12-thousand-three-hundred. Hannah Quinones as hired as Paraprofessional and Vaughn Zittergruen as Volunteer Co

The Monona City Council was introduced to new Police Chief Mitchell Jipson. Jipson is from Guttenberg and previously worked with the Peosta Police Department. The Council accepted a letter of resignation from Probation Police Officer Sydney Alber. The Council approved a street project for Center Street next summer. The project is estimated at 859-thousand dollars and will include replacing the street, water and sewer lines, sidewalk work and more. The Council approved a budge

Mayor Pro-Tem Jim Diers called the regular meeting of the Colesburg City Council to order at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, December 11, 2025. On roll were Nick Brown, Jared Diers, Steve Schilling and Roger Waterman. Motion made by Jared Diers. Second by Schilling to approve the consent agenda. Roll Call: Ayes: Waterman, Jared Diers, Brown, Schilling; Nays: 0. Motion carried. Consent agenda included approval of agenda, October minutes/claims and the Treasurer’s Report, as follows: NOVEM

A new trial will be held for an Edgewood woman who had been sentenced to 10-years in prison in connection with a fatal UTV accident. 29-year old Hannah L. Meese pleaded guilty to one count of homocide by vehicle-reckless driving. Meese was charged in connection with a May 2021 UTV accident in which she lost control of the vehicle. Meese and a passenger, 32-year old Jordan C. Cabalka of Edgewood were ejected from the vehicle. Cabalka died from inuries sustained in the acciden

(Maynard, IA) -- A barn fire sends huge clouds of black smoke into the air on Monday morning. The barn in Maynard was fully engulfed in flames when fire officials arrived around 8:00 a.m. No people or animals were injured. The Maynard Fire Department was joined by the Westgate Fire Department, Fayette County Roads, REC Power Company and Smith Excavating to help extinguish the blaze.

The Grant County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a threat that was reported Sunday evening, involving a student at Platteville School District, who received the message on the social media app, Telegram. The student involved initially reported the threat to the Platteville School District, who then contacted the Platteville Police Department. After some initial investigation by the Platteville Police Department, it was determined that the student who received the

LANSING, Iowa – Dec. 15, 2025 – The Iowa and Wisconsin Departments of Transportation have moved the planned implosion for the Mississippi River Bridge at Lansing Project to Friday, Dec. 19. The implosion and removal of the main section of the existing bridge is needed to allow construction of the new crossing to proceed safely with a planned opening in 2027. The Iowa DOT will display a livestream of the event at iowadot.gov/lansingbridge . We encourage people to watch the liv

Two-Vehicle Crash  On December 12, 2025, at approximately 7:09 a.m., the Grant County Sheriff's Office was notified of a two-vehicle crash on CTH H, near the intersection of Dry Hollow Rd, in Jamestown Township. During the investigation it was determined Brock Smothers, 17, of Kieler, was traveling south on CTH H, in a 2022 Nissan Rogue, when he lost control of the vehicle, crossed the center line, and struck a 2025 Kia Sorento, being driven by Jolene Murray, 54, also of Kiel

On December 15, 2025, a Fayette County Deputy arrested 43-year-old William Wayne Farrell of Waterloo for two Fayette County Warrants.  They were for Driving While License suspended and Failure to Maintain Control.  He was transported to the Fayette County Jail and held on a $600 bond.   On December 12 th , 2025, at approximately 7:25pm a Fayette County Deputy initiated a traffic stop on 150 th  St. near the intersection of Lantern Rd. Fayette. During the traffic stop it was l

The Iowa Department of Education has sent Clayton Ridge School District Officials a letter with concerns of record-keeping discrepancies and other issues concerning their online school, the Iowa Virtual Academy. The Academy was recently granted a conditional accreditation but must show evidence of compliance to be considered for potential approval in the 26-27 school year. Those issues include record-keeping, Administrators billing of other school districts for special educat

On December 14, 2025, at approximately 4:15pm, Oelwein Officers arrested Anthony James Taylor, 43, of Oelwein. Taylor was charged with Possession of Controlled Substance – Marijuana – 3rd offense – Aggravated Misdemeanor, Operation Without Interlock – Simple Misdemeanor, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Simple Misdemeanor, and Driving While Revoked – Serious Misdemeanor. These charges were the result of a traffic stop in 1300 block of 2nd St NW. On December 15, 2025, at app

On December 11 th , 2025, at approximately 4:15 p.m., the Garnavillo Police Department received a call from the Clayton Ridge Elementary School in Garnavillo advising that its staff had concerns that an adult male who had just come and picked up two juvenile students from the school was possibly intoxicated. A Garnavillo police officer located the male subject a short time later within the city, and observed several signs of impairment. He was detained, and an OWI investigati

MEDIA RELEASE: On Tuesday, November 25, 2025, the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested Stacy Jean Spratt, 38, of Dubuque, on a valid arrest warrant for Violation of Parole. MEDIA RELEASE: On Friday, December 5, 2025, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Jada Faith Schusted, 27, of Manchester, on a valid arrest warrant for Violation of Probation. MEDIA RELEASE: On Saturday, December 6, 2025, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Tabitha Blaze Br

The Volga City Council held a meeting on Monday, December 8, 2025 in the Volga City Hall. Mayor Elaine Follon opened the Public Hearing for the adoption of the City Code Update at 6:55pm. Council members Darren Nading, Parker Klingman, Tom Whittle and Rhonda Fry answered Roll Call. Mike Howard and Tyler Phillips were also in attendance. No comments were received. The Clerk outlined topics that were modified in the 2025 Volga City Code. Motion by Whittle to close the Public He

The MFL MarMac School Board selected Jon Moser as Board President. Danielle Schlake was selected Vice-President. Angela Happel was hired as Paraprofessional and Dave Corlett as a Volunteer for Middle School Basketball Paul Gordon resigned as Head Baseball Coach and Collin Stubbs resigned as High School Assistant Wrestling Coach. MFL MarMac Community School District Organizational Meeting December 8, 2025 The MFL MarMac Community School District Organizational Meeting of the

At approximately 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9th, 2025, the Oelwein Police Department, with the assistance of the Fayette County Sheriff's Office, executed a search warrant in the 10 Block of 3rd Avenue NE in Oelwein. During the course of the search warrant, illegal controlled substances were located and seized. The following subject has been arrested and charged:   1)   Troy Edward Richards, 62, of Oelwein Possession of a controlled substance, 3rd or subsequent- Methamphe

Volga, IA — December 10, 2025 The Shaping Volga campaign has achieved its first major fundraising goal, reaching the $80,000 target within the Small-town Dreams Initiative! This incredible achievement unlocks the next stage of an Endowment Challenge Grant program, thanks to the support of the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque (CFGD), which hosts the Clayton County Foundation for the Future. The initiative is funded by an anonymous donor and successful entrepreneur who g