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Upper Mississippi Gaming Corporation Awards Grant to Guttenberg Heritage Society Guttenberg Heritage Society would like to thank and acknowledge the generosity of the Upper Mississippi Gaming Corporation Board in awarding our cause a funding grant. The funds will make it possible to develop a new interpretive exhibit experience focused on preserving and sharing the rich history, heritage, and stories of Guttenberg, Iowa. This foundational exhibit project will transform two g

A Cresco man was charged with Failure to Yield Upon Entering a Highway after a two-vehicle accident in Winneshiek County. 28-year old Devin James Hauber was charged. Authorities report the accident occurred at 5:39am on October 30th on County Road W-14. Hauber was operating a 2014 Chevrolet Pickup and came to stop at the intersection but proceeded through before clearing the intersection. The Hauber vehicle was struck by a 2012 Chevrolet Impala operated by 36-year old Du

The Great River Road receives $380,000 federal grant for new navigation app, website App will provide turn-by-turn navigation for 10-state scenic byway that follows the Mississippi River MADISON, Wis. (October 29, 2026)—The Mississippi River Parkway Commission (MRPC) has received a grant from the Federal Highway Administration to create a navigational app, a new website and other marketing materials for the Great River Road All-American Road, which follows the Mississippi Riv

On October 28, 2026, at approximately 3:56 p.m., deputies with the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Golden Avenue, north of 165th Street in rural Monona for a car-versus-dump-truck crash with injuries. A preliminary investigation determined that a 2003 Western Star dump truck, operated by Kevin McKee, 61, of Monona, was traveling northbound on Golden Avenue. Mckee was slowing while signaling to turn east into a private driveway when the truck he was operatin

On September 15, 2026, at approximately 2:38 PM, Clayton County deputies arrested Wyatt Backes, 19, of Holy Cross, on charges of operating while under the influence—first offense, failure to provide proof of financial liability—accident related, failure to maintain or use a safety belt, failure to maintain control, and leaving the scene of a personal injury accident. The arrest stems from a crash that occurred on Aug. 9, 2026, at approximately 1:00 a.m. near 37202 Highway 52

MFL MarMac Community School District Special Meeting October 28, 2026 The MFL MarMac Community School District held a Special Meeting of the Board of Directors on October 28, 2026, in the McGregor Center Library. President, Dr. Jonathon Moser, called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Members present at roll call were Marti Post, Danielle Schlake, Josh Grau, Aaron Schroeder, Tonya Meyer and Roberta Hass (via telephone due to travel). Also present were Superintendent, Tim Dugge

On October 26th, 2026, at approximately 6:55 PM, Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received a 9-1-1 call due to a car v deer accident in the 18000 block of 150th Street, Randalia, IA. Upon Deputy arrival, it was determined that Gerhardus Kuhn (age 46) of New Hampton, IA was traveling westbound on 150th Street when a deer entered the roadway causing the collision. No injuries were reported and the vehicle, a 2017 Chevrolet Impala Lt was totaled with disabling damage. Fayette Co

The Volga City Council held a Public Hearing for consideration of amendments to the FY 27 Budget on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 in the Volga City Hall. Mayor Elaine Follon opened the Public Hearing at 6:55pm. Council members Rhonda Fry, Parker Klingman, Crystal Nicholson were in attendance. Tyler Phillips was in attendance via speakerphone. Derek Deitchler was also in attendance. The Clerk outlined changes in expenses and revenues to cover additional expenses. No other comments

On October 27, 2026, at 3:21 p.m., Oelwein officers responded to a report of a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of 2nd Avenue Northwest and 3rd Street Northwest. The investigation determined that a 2017 Bluebird school bus belonging to the Oelwein Community School District, operated by Dwayne Cooper of Oelwein, was traveling northbound on 2nd Avenue Northwest when a 2027 Jeep Renegade, operated by Alyssa Sparrgrove of Strawberry Point, failed to yield while traveling

McGregor, Iowa- October 27, 2026 - The Upper Mississippi Gaming Corporation (UMGC) has announced its 2026 grant awards, providing $900,985.30 to schools, nonprofit organizations, emergency responders, local governments and community groups across the region. This year's awards support a wide range of community priorities, including student scholarships, emergency assistance, food security, public safety equipment, parks and recreation, historic preservation, child care, healt

Date: 10/26/26 Time: 19:27 Incident/Charge: Arrest warrant for Failure to Serve Jail Time Location: ARRESTED IN ALLAMAKEE COUNTY AND TRANSPORTED TO THE WINNESHIEK COUNTY JAIL. Person: CARL JOHNSON Address: WAUKON, IA Age: 27 Incident details: CARL JOHNSON was arrested and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail on an arrest warrant for Failure to Serve Jail Time.

The Prairie du Chien School Board approved the 26-27 Fiscal year budget and the property tax rate of $6.81. The current rate is $5.34. The Board set School Board Members' Salaries at $600 annually for reguar members and $900 for the Board President.

The Elkader City Council approved a request from the American Legion to move the Army tank in the city park with the Veterans Memorial in Triangle Park. The Council accepted the water system analysis for the Stahr Addition and East Bridge Street area and will hold more discussion as part of the budget cycle. The Council will also hold discussion at a future meeting on changing building permit fees. The Elkader City Council met in regular session on Monday, October 26, 2026 at

Township of Clayton - Crawford County Sheriff Dale McCullick reports that on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Halverson Ridge Road for a disturbance involving an unwanted individual. The individual was identified as James Knowler, age 37, of Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin. Knowler had left the residence prior to the arrival of law enforcement. Shortly thereafter, law enforcement located Knowler seated in his vehicle in t

At 12:23pm on October 25, 2026, Oelwein Police responded to a two-vehicle accident in the 200 block of 1st Ave SE. A black 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan, driven by Daniel Ray Howard, 62, of Maynard, was attempting to back into a parking spot when they struck a parked vehicle, a gray 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan owned by Caitlyn Florence Wegner, 35, of Aplington. Estimated damages were $2,000 to Howard's vehicle and $3,000 to Wegner's vehicle. No injuries were reported and Howard wa

A Saint Lucas teen was charged in connection with a two-vehicle accident in Winneshiek County. 15-year old Lucy Alice Steinlage was charged with Failure to Yield Upon Entering a Through Highway. The accident occurred on October 23rd at 7:06pm on Iowa 24 and County Road V-64. Steinlage was operating a 2008 Subaru Outback and stopped at the intersection. Steinlage did not see a 2007 Freightliner pulling a grain trailer operated by 27-year old Joshua Allen Vsetecka of Spillv

[Crawford County, WI] — As part of an ongoing commitment to improving environmental health for families, Crawford County Public Health, along with the Southwest 7 Regional Partnership, is reminding parents, caregivers and healthcare providers: Every child should be tested for lead at age 1 and again at age 2. Lead is a toxic metal, and while lead poisoning is completely preventable, it is a risk to kids in our community. According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Service

On 10-24-26, at approximately 7:50 PM, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call of an accident involving a farm tractor, baler and a semi-truck on the bridge in the 100 blk of Mill St. (Hwy 18) in Clermont IA. Fayette County Sheriff's Deputies responded to the scene and after an investigation, it was found driver of the 2016 John Deere Tractor and baler, Reed Cummings 19 of Clermont, was travelling west on Mill St. (Hwy 18) when the baler side swiped a semi-tr

On October 26, 2026 at approximately 0114 hours, the Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office along with the Worthington Fire Department, Farley Fire Department and Dyersville Fire Department responded to 211 1st St South in Worthington, in reference to a structure fire. The residence was found fully engulfed. The residence was declared a total loss estimated at $80,000. An adjacent residence, 209 1st St South, was also damaged in the fire. Damage to this residence is estimated at

At around 1:50pm on October 24, 2026, Oelwein Police responded to reports of two male subjects arguing in the 1300 block of Industrial Park Rd, with one subject striking and shattering the drivers' side window of the other subject's vehicle. Officers identified and arrested both suspects, Michael Wesley Toms, 36, of Hazleton, and James Michael Toms, 30, of Independence. Both individuals were charged with Disorderly Conduct (Fighting/Violent Behavior) - Simple Misdemeanor. O