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An Alburnett man was injured in a motorcycle accident in Delaware County. 68-year old Michael Allen Wieland was in the accident. The Iowa State Patrol reports that on May 15th at 6:34pm, Wieland was operating a 2024 Harley Davidson southbound on 332nd Avenue near Dyersville. The Wieland motorcycle left the roadway, went into the ditch and struck a group of trees. Wieland was taken to MercyOne Dubuque by Bi-County Ambulance for treatment of injuries. The Iowa State Patrol

On May 14, 2026, at approximately 12:50pm, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received multiple 911 calls of a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of 150th Street and R Avenue, approximately two miles west of Randalia. After further investigation, it was determined that Kaitlyn Marie Hackley, age 23 of Fayette, was traveling westbound in a Beige 2005 Ford Taurus SEL when she was struck by Joshua James Weltha, age 42 of Hawkeye. Weltha was operating a Gray 2007 Honda Pil

A Decorah teen was injured in a two-vehicle accident in Winneshiek County. 18-year old Natalie Lerae Stevens of Decorah was injured. Authorities report that on May 14th at 6:50am, Stevens was operating a 2021 Subaru Legacy. Stevens was stopped at an intersection on Highway 52 and did not see a 2025 Ford Explorer that made a left hand turn from Pole Line Road . That vehicle was operated by 70-year old Terry William McNeill of Dodgeville. The McNeill vehicle was in a blind spot

The Field of Dreams movie site in Dyersville will be receiving 13-million dollars in development funds from three groups and the state of Iowa. The site is honoring those who made donations as Legacy Partners to support ongoing and future development after each made a collective commitment of ten-million dollars. They are Cottingham and Butler Executive Chairman Andy Butler and non-profit leader Debi Butler; Cedar Valley Steel Co-Founder Craig Brietbach and his wife, Lisa;

On May 13, 2026, at approximately 1937 hours, the Monona Police Department was dispatched to the 600 block of South Page Street in Monona for a reported stabbing. Monona PD arrived quickly and located an individual outside a residence suffering from multiple stab wounds. A tourniquet was applied, and the individual was quickly transported by Monona Ambulance to a nearby hospital. During the investigation, it was determined the suspect had barricaded himself on the second flo

The Volga City Council held a Public Hearing for the consideration of amendments to the FY 26 Budget. Mayor Elaine Follon opened the public hearing on Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:57pm in the Volga City Hall. Council members Tyler Phillips, Rhonda Fry, Tom Whittle, Parker Klingman, and Crystal Nicholson answered Roll Call. Mike Howard and Megan McDonald were also in attendance. The clerk reviewed funding sources for the amendments. Motion by Whittle. Second by Klingman. All vote

This month, the Crawford County Health Department joins their regional partners to provide information about preventing tick bites. Ticks can spread serious diseases like Lyme Disease, ehrlichiosis, and Rocky Mountain Spotted fever. Ticks are present in all Wisconsin counties. Ticks are most active from April to September and can be active anytime the outdoor temperature is at or above 40 degrees Fahrenheit. To prevent tick bites: • WEAR insect repellent with 20% or m

The Prairie du Chien Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying an individual involved in a burglary that occurred around 3:30 a.m. on May 12, 2026, on the 1000 block of S. Beaumont Road, in the City of Prairie du Chien, WI. Investigators have obtained video footage of the suspect and are requesting anyone who recognizes this person, or who has any information related to the incident, to come forward. If you have any information that may assist in identi

The MFL MarMac Board approved continuing a sharing agreement for a Transportation Director with Postville. The Board hired Lucas Krambeer as a Custodian and Susan Schmidgall for Food Service. Rhonda Schaller resigned as Elementary Paraprofessional MFL MarMac Community School District Regular Meeting May 11, 2026 The MFL MarMac Community School District held a Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors on May 11, 2026, in the McGregor Schoolhouse. President, Dr. Jonathon Moser

MADISON, Wis. (May 14, 2026)—Thanks to overwhelming support and votes from travelers and fans across the country, the Great River Road has officially been named the Best Scenic Drive in America in the 2026 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. It’s the second consecutive year that the Great River Road has taken the top honor in the category. A panel of travel experts nominated 20 routes for the Best Scenic Drive distinction, including the Great River Road, as well as other

The Marquette City Council accepted a bid of nearly 696-thousand dollars for the First Street Water Main Project. The only bid submitted was from Pirc Tobin Construction of Anamosa. The Council approved a bid for street maintenance work in a number of areas in the community at a cost of nearly 108-thousand dollars. That bid was awarded to Fahrner Construction of Wisconsin.

The Ed-Co School Board approved a 4.15-percent increase for Administrative Staff. This includes the Facilities Manager, Food Service Director, District Administrative Assistant, Human Resources Director/Board Secretary, Principals, and Transportation Director. The Board approved continuing sharing agreements with Maquoketa Valley. They include Superintendent, SBO, HR Manager, and Operations Manager. They approved continuing the sharing agreement with Central for a Transport

The Clayton County Board of Supervisors accepted a low bid of 24-thousand-two hundred for a new roof project and the Elkader Salt Shed. They also accepted a low bid of 26-thousand-two hundred for a new roof on the Garnavillo Salt and Sand Shed. Both bids were awarded to Meuser Lumber Company in Guttenberg and Elkader.

INCIDENT TYPE: STRUCTURE FIRE On May 13, 2026 at approximately 2:17 a.m., the Allamakee County Sheriff’s 911 Dispatch received a report of a fire at the Agri Star Meat Packing Plant located at 220 N West Street in Postville Iowa. The fire started in a boiler room/mechanical room located in the plant and was contained to that area by fire crews. No injuries were reported. Assisting at the scene was the Postville Fire Department, Postville Ambulance Service, Decorah Fire

On May 12, 2026, at 5:45pm, Oelwein Officers arrested Toyna Mary Pennington, 50, of Oelwein. Pennington was arrested on 2 Fayette County Warrants. Pennington was arrested in the 400 block of 9th Ave Sw. The first warrant was for Violation of Probation. Warrant 2 was for Possession of a controlled Substance – Marijuana – 1st Offense. At 5:58pm Oelwein Officers arrested James Martin Crawford, 65, of Oelwein. Crawford was arrested in the 100 block of South Frederick on a Bucha

The 2026 American Idol Champion is on the schedule to take the stage at the 2026 Backbone Bluegrass Festival. Hannah Harper was crowned the winner of American Idol 2026 following the three-hour finale Monday night. Festival organizer Linzy Martin told KCTN they're unsure whether or not winning the competion will affect Harper's schedule this simmer, and that he is in "Wait and see mode". Harper was booked for the festival since before the American Idol season started. The

A Dyersville man suffered severe injuries after crashing into a tractor in Dubuque County Monday evening. A crash report from the Iowa State Patrol states that they responded to a two vehicle crash near Epworth on Highway 20 at 5:25 PM. The report states 64-year-old Dean Dettbarn was driving a Ford F150 westbound on the highway when his truck collided with the tractor. The tractor was pulling an anhydrous toolbar with an anhydrous tank. Dettbarn was transported to MercyOne Du

The Guttenberg City Council approved a four-percent wage increase for city employees, some employees will receive a one-dollar an hour increase along with the four-percent. The Council approved adding $175 for the City Manager for monthly vehicle and cell phone use and $100 for the Public Works Director for cell-phone use. Colton Thorne was appointed as a Police Officer and Chris Baumfalk as Volunteer Firefighter. The Council will also begin the process of selling nearly five

The Elkader City Council approved an Amendment to the contract with Hawkeye Sanitation which allows for a fuel surcharge and increasing the rates by $2.59 a month through the end of the year. Rates are scheduled to go up four-percent in 2027. The Council set May 26th as the date to amend the current city budget. The Council also officially approved the contract with Hart Family Hotels as a consultant for a hotel feasibility study at a cost of 10-thousand dollars. Elkader Cit

The Prairie du Chien School Board elected Noah White as Board President and Michael Higgins Junior as Vice-President. Lacie Anthony was selected as Clerk and Dustin Brewer as Treasurer. The Board approved the hiring of Bryce Acherman as 6th Grade Teacher, Matt Mezera as Special Education Teacher and Emma Arneson and Cadens Calkins as Interns. The Board accepted the resignation retirements of Jill Ahrens as District Music Teacher, Stewart Slama as Middle School Band and Elemen