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West Union Man Faces Charges After One-Vehicle Accident
On 9/9/2026 at approximately 3:12 a.m. a Fayette County Deputy located a vehicle in the south ditch on 190th Street just west of R Avenue. Upon investigating the deputy located the driver of the red 2011 Ford F150 and identified him as Justin T. Yoerger age, 37 of West Union, IA. Upon completing the investigation, Justin was arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated 3rd/subsequent offense, driving with a suspended driver’s license, and failure to maintain contro
Sep 91 min read


Castalia Man Arrested on Winneshiek County Warrant
Date: 09/04/26 Time: 1:46 p.m. Incident/Charge: Arrest warrant for Violation Of Probation Location: SUBJECT WAS TRANSPORTED FROM THE ALLAMAKEE COUNTY JAIL TO THE WINNESHIEK COUNTY JAIL. Person: KADEN BROWN Address: CASTALIA, IA Age: 21 Incident details: KADEN BROWN was transported from the Allamakee County Jail to the the Winneshiek County Jail where he was booked on an arrest warrant for Violation Of Probation.
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Iowa Marching Band Member from Peosta Dies After Heat-Related Collapse on Saturday
(Iowa City, IA) -- A University of Iowa student and Hawkeye Marching Band member from Peosta has died after collapsing in the heat on Saturday. According to a post from his family, Derek Phillips, the band's mellophone section leader, suffered a sudden cardiac arrest as temperatures climbed into the 90s with a heat index above 100. Phillips. a 2024 graduate from Western Dubuque, was taken to University of Iowa Health Care, where doctors determined he had suffered severe brain
Sep 91 min read


Central, Clayton Ridge, and South Winn Voters Approve Physical Plant and Equipment Levies
Central and Clayton Ridge School voters approved Physical Plant and Equipment Levy issues. The Central vote total was 113-in favor and 30-against for 79-percent support . The Clayton Ridge vote total was 163-yes and 72-no for 69-percent support At Central the 10-year extension will start with the 27-28 school year and continues at the existing rate of 67-cents per-thousand assessed valuation . At Clayton Ridge, voters renewed the current PPEL which expires on June 30th, 2027.
Sep 81 min read


Wisconsin Man Arrested on Warrant in Winneshiek County.
Date: 09/08/26 Time: 9:44 a.m. Incident/Charge: Arrest warrant for Violation Of Probation Location: Winneshiek County Courthouse Person: TIMOTHY SHEA JR Address: HOLMEN, WI Age: 49 Incident details: TIMOTHY SHEA JR was arrested and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail on an arrest warrant for Violation Of Probation.
Sep 81 min read


Clayton County Conservation Invites Community to Celebrate Fall at Osborne Days on October 10th and 11th
Clayton County Conservation is inviting the community to celebrate fall, conservation, creativity, and the great outdoors at Osborne Days, a new fall festival taking place October 10–11, 2026, at Osborne Park. Formerly known as Heritage Days, Osborne Days is a reimagined community event. The festival is designed to offer something for everyone, with hands-on activities, interactive demonstrations, contests, outdoor recreation, conservation education, local makers, and family-
Sep 82 min read


Fayette County Authorities Release Information on Two Arrest Incidents and a One-Vehicle Accident
On Sptember 5th, 2026, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a report of a domestic disturbance in the city of Eldorado. Upon arrival, deputies determined that 52-year-old Travis McIntyre had allegedly assaulted a female victim outside his residence. McIntyre was taken into custody and transported to the Fayette County Jail. He has been charged with Domestic Abuse Assault Causing Strangulation and Interference with Official Acts. McIntyre is currently being held at th
Sep 81 min read


UTV Crash leads to OWI Arrest, Traffic Stop Leads to 4th OWI Offense
UTV Rollover Crash Leads to OWI Arrest On 9/5/2026, the Grant County Sheriff's Office received a report of a UTV roll over crash on CTH F near Fennimore-Liberty Rd., in Liberty Township. The reporting party stated the UTV was on its side, and the roadway was littered with beer cans. At approximately 9:10PM, Christopher Easler, 50, of Fennimore, was southbound on CTH F, in Liberty Township, on his 2025 Polaris UTV. Easler swerved to avoid a deer in the roadway, and lost con
Sep 81 min read


Oelwein Police Release Information on a Number of Weekend Incidents
On September 6, 2026, at midnight, Oelwein Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 200 block of 8th St Ne. As a result of this stop, Alyssa Whaley, 34, of Kansas City MO, Colby Lamb, 37, of Kansas City MO, and Johnathan Ayala, 42, of Riverside CA, were arrested. Whaley was charged with Possession of Controlled Substance – Marijuana – 1st Offense – Serious Misdemeanor and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Simple Misdemeanor. Lamb was charged with Possession of Controlled Sub
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Central and Clayton Ridge Voters to decide Physical Plant and Equipment Levy Voters on Tuesday, September 8th
Central and Clayton Ridge School voters are going to the polls on Tuesday, September 8th to decide Physical Plant and Equipment Levy issues. Central voters are asked to renew the PPEL, which expired on June 30th of this year. If approved, the 10-year extension would start with the 27-28 school year and continues at the existing rate of 67-cents per-thousand assessed valuation .At Clayton Ridge, voters are being asked to renew the current PPEL which expires on June 30th, 2027
Sep 71 min read


An Edgewood Woman Charged in a Fatal UTV Accident has Case Dissmissed
The case involving an Edgewood woman charged in a fatal UTV has been dismissed. 30-year old Hanna Meese was charged in connection with the May 2nd, 2021 crash. Meese lost control of the UTV and was ejected from the vehicle along a passenger, 32-year old Jordan G. Cabalka of Edgewood, who died at the scene. Meese sustained serious injuries. Court documents say that Meese had a blood alcohol content more than twice the legal limit. In late 2024, Meese pleaded guilty to a lesser
Sep 51 min read


Luana City Council Minutes from September 3rd
Luana City Council Minutes of September 3, 2026 The Luana City Council held their regular monthly meeting Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 7:00 pm. with Council Members Lonnie Baade, Kevin Boddicker, Craig Radloff and Jackie Radloff-Schneider present. Absent: Todd Olson. Mayor Luke Steege called meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Minutes of August meeting were reviewed and approved upon motion by Radloff-Schneider, second by Baade carried unanimously. Boddicker motioned to pay all
Sep 52 min read


Dubuque Soil and Water Conservation District Meeting is Thursday, September 10th
The monthly meeting of the Dubuque Soil and Water Conservation District will be held Thursday, September 10 at 5:00 pm at the NRCS Service Center in Epworth. To review the tentative agenda please visit the website at www.dubuqueswcd.org.
Sep 51 min read


One Person Injured in Head-On Collission Involving MFL MarMac School Bus
On September 4, 2026, at approximately 7:18 AM, the Clayton County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call reporting a two-vehicle personal injury crash on King Road near the intersection of Ivory Road in rural Garnavillo. The accident involved an MFL Mar-Mac School District school bus and a 2010 Jeep Liberty. A preliminary investigation of the crash indicates that the driver of the Jeep Liberty drove left of center, causing a head-on collision with the school bus. The driver of
Sep 41 min read


Winneshiek County Authorities Release Information on Four Arrest Incidents
Date: 8/30/2026 Time: 2:05 a.m. Incident/Charge: Serious Misdemeanor Operating While Under the Influence Location: 310th Street, Ridgeway, Iowa Person: Todd McIntyre Address: Rochester, MN Age: 53 Incident Details: The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a disturbance at Randy’s Bluffton Store and Campground. The offender had left the scene and further investigation led deputies to a vehicle parked running in the middle of the roadway. Subsequently, t
Sep 41 min read


Oelwein Police Release Information on Accident and Three Arrest Incidents
At 3:30pm on September 1, 2026, Oelwein Police responded to a report of a single-vehicle hit and run accident in the 800 block of 2nd Ave SE, where witnesses stated a black SUV struck and knocked over an electrical/utility pole and then left the area. The vehicle, a black 2003 Chevrolet Suburban, was quickly located in the parking lot of Oelwein High School. The driver, a 15-year-old male juvenile, was also located. Initial estimates of damages were $6,000 to the vehicle a
Sep 42 min read


Iowa and Wisconsin Announce Early November Opening for Iowa 9 / WIS 82 Mississippi River Crossing at Lansing
LANSING, Iowa – Sept. 3, 2026 – The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) and Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) are announcing that the Iowa 9 / WIS 82 Mississippi River Crossing at Lansing is proceeding well ahead of the original timeline. The agencies expect to open the bridge to traffic in early November 2026, instead of the initial planned opening in spring 2027. “This is incredible news for Lansing, its neighboring communities in Wisconsin, and every
Sep 32 min read


Minnesota Man Arrested in Connection with Several Rural Burglaries in Winnshiek County
The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating several rural burglaries that have occurred over the past several days in northern Winneshiek County. The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office filed felony charges on Nathan Gossman (41) of Canton, Minnesota after he stole a truck from a rural farm residence in Winneshiek County. On Tuesday, September 1, Gossman was arrested on the Winneshiek County warrant and taken to the Fillmore County Jail. On Wednesday, Sept
Sep 31 min read
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