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The Volga City Council met on Monday, September 14, 2026 in the Volga City Hall. Mayor Elaine Follon opened the Public Hearing for consideration of proposed adoption of an Ordinance granting to Interstate Power and Light Company (Alliant Energy) a 25-year non-exclusive Electric Franchise at 6:56pm. Council Members Parker Klingman, Rhonda Fry, Tom Whittle, Crystal Nicholson, and Tyler Phillips answered Roll Call. Mike Howard, Vic Haynes, Aaron Meyer, Mark Follon, and Pam Follo

Give Like Dolly Day honors Dolly’s lifelong commitment to children and her Imagination Library SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – The Dollywood Foundation, home of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, today announced Give Like Dolly Day on September 25, a global day dedicated to supporting local Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Programs and honoring Dolly’s extraordinary legacy of inspiring children to dream big and develop a lifelong love of reading. As Dolly often said, “If you can re

The Ed-Co School Board the hiring of Karen Sperfslage-George as Elementary Art Teacher. Keely Post and Kelsey Hansel were hired as Junior High Volleyball Coaches. Kyler Cole was hired as Assistant Cross Country Coach. Pam Ostwinkle was hired for Junior High Speech and Rita Moser as a Para. The Board accepted the resignation of April Schaefer as a Para.

The Guttenberg City Council held the first reading of an ordinance to increase electrical rates. The proposal includes raising the base meter charge by $5 a month. It also includes a $3-per foot reimbursement for those who put in underground lines to replace the power lines. A second and third reading of the ordinance will be held. City Officials are also reminding residents to use caution on the Crosswalk at Schiller Street. They have received reports of someone who did

A Decorah man was seriously injured when his bicycle was struck by a car in Winneshiek County. 61-Joseph Allen Puffer was injured in the accident. Authorities report the accident occurred on September 13th at 6:42pm. 21-year old Norah Emily Moravec of Rochester, Minnesota was operating a 2019 Honda HR-V westbound on Pole Line Road. Moravec stated the sun was in her eyes and never saw the Puffer bicycle. Puffer received suspected serious injuries and was taken by EMS Air

The Postville School Board approved a lease agreement with Keystone Area Education Association and other districts for the Bridge Learning Center in Elkader. The Center is for Behavioral Resources for Intervention, Development, and Growth in Education. The Board approved the hiring of Bailey Kuhne for Junior-Senior High Special Ed, Nooch White will move from Part-time to Full-Time Para and Nathan May was hired as Part-Time Custodian Board Minutes Attendance Voting Members

On Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 1:37am, the Grant County Sheriff's Office dispatch center received a crash alert from a cell phone on Pleasant Valley Road in the Township of Platteville. Grant County Sheriff's Office investigated the crash. It was determined the driver, Nolan Farnam (21), of Cottage Grove, Wisconsin, was traveling southbound on Pleasant Valley Road when he lost control of his 2019 Kia Stinger and collided with an embankment. Farnam was transported to Sout

The Postville City Council approved an ordinance dealing with E-Bikes and E-Scooters. The ordinance covers where they can go and the maximum speed they are allowed to go. The E-Bikes and E-Scooters will not be allowed in the downtown area. The Council approved a resolution to execute a Homeland Management Grant of 60-thousand dollars towards the installation of new sirens in the city. The City is contributing nine-thousand to that project. Barb Schissel resigned from the Pool

The Prairie du Chien School Board approved the Boys Soccer Co-Op that involves Prairie du Chien, Youth Initiative, Boscobel, Wauzeka-Steuben and Seneca. The Board approved the hiring of Alex Montana as Middle School Cross Country Coach.

On September 13, at approximately 2:31 AM, a Fayette County Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for traffic violations. During the course of the investigation, the driver was identified as 18-year-old Emilio Angel Salgado Maldonado of Postville, Iowa. It was determined that Maldonado’s driving privileges were barred and suspended in the State of Iowa. Maldonado was taken into custody and transported to the Fayette County Jail. He was later released on an unsecured bo

At 2:19pm on September 14, 2026, Oelwein Police arrested a 15-year-old male juvenile on a Fayette County Juvenile Detention Order for an original charge of Assault While Displaying a Dangerous Weapon - Aggravated Misdemeanor. The juvenile was transported to the North Iowa Juvenile Detention Center. At around 5:00pm on September 14, 2026, Oelwein Police responded to a domestic disturbance in the 200 block of 5th Ave NE, resulting in the arrest of two subjects. Christopher

On September 11th, 2026 at approximately 8:00 pm, a Fayette County Deputy initiated a traffic stop on Clay St. in the City of Clermont. During the traffic stop it was learned that the driver Melisa Beth Hanline, 42 of Clermont was operating while intoxicated. Hanline was placed under arrest and transported to the Fayette County Jail. Hanline is being charged with Operating While Intoxicated 1st Offense. Hanline also received citations for Open Container, No Valid Drivers Lic

Elkader, IA (September 14, 2026) — ITC Midwest has contributed $2,500 through a Power of Connection grant to support the City of Elkader’s evaluation of the feasibility of developing a new hospitality lodging project. The study will help community leaders understand market demand, financial viability and development options for a potential hotel or short-term lodging facility in Elkader. The City of Elkader will enter into a 12‑month contract with Hart Family Hotels to condu

At around 8:00pm on September 11, 2026, Oelwein Police detained and charged a 15-year-old male juvenile with Assault While Displaying a Dangerous Weapon - Aggravated Misdemeanor. This charge was placed after officers responded to 911 calls of a male juvenile pointing a handgun at persons and buildings in the 700 block of W Charles St. The juvenile was located in the 10 block of W Charles St, upon which the reported firearm was found to be a BB gun. The investigation into t

The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate several rural burglaries that have occurred in Winneshiek County. As a result of the ongoing investigation, Evan Richardson (40) of Canton, MN, has been arrested and charged in connection with the investigation. Richardson has been charged with: Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree – Class D Felony Two counts of Theft in the 2nd Degree – Class D Felony Burglary in the 3rd Degree – Motor Vehicle – Aggravated Misdem

On 9-10-26, at approximately 10:30 PM, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office took information of a wanted subject staying at 340 Pearl St. in Hawkeye IA. Fayette County Sheriff's Deputies confirmed the information and made contact with the wanted subject identified as Jermaine Whittney Dawson, 45 of Burlington IA. Dawson was actively using controlled substances when Deputies made contact with him. Dawson was arrested on the Lee County Warrant for Probation Violation, an orig

On August 8, 2026 at approximately 2121 hours, the Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office, Peosta Police Department, Cascade EMS, Dyersville Bi-County Ambulance, Farley Fire Department and EMS, Epworth Fire and EMS and Worthington Fire Department responded to the intersection of East Worthington Rd and Comer Rd for a car vs. UTV accident with multiple patients. Investigation revealed that Joshua Tack, 33, of Union, IA was operating the UTV when it entered into the roadway with E. Wo

On September 9, 2026 Justin Michael Schomacker, 34 of Elgin, Iowa was arrested on a Fayette County warrant for Operating while under the Influence, 1st offense. He is currently being held in the Fayette County jail. Bond was set in the amount of $1000 cash/surety.