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At 3:43pm on May 11, 2026, Oelwein Police arrested Jeremiah James Bennett, 45, of Maynard. Bennett was arrested in the 1200 block of E Charles St on a Bremer County mittimus warrant for Failure to Appear to Serve Jail Sentence. At 7:10pm on May 8th, 2026, Oelwein Police conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of 7th Ave NE. As a result, Tristen Cole Stewart, 30, of Oelwein, was charged with Driving While License Suspended. Stewart was issued a citation and summons to cou

Date: 5/9/2026 Time: 10:00 am Incident/Charge: Simple Misdemeanor Domestic Abuse Assault Location: Legacy Road, Decorah, Iowa Person: Jacob Burke Address: Decorah, Iowa Age: 26 Incident Details: Deputies responded to a report of a disturbance that had occurred at a residence on Legacy Road in Decorah. Subsequently, Jacob Burke was arrested and transported to the Winneshiek County Jail for Simple Misdemeanor Domestic Abuse Assault. Date: 05/09/26 Time: 13:06 Incident/Charg

On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, Jessie J. Slaughter, age 40 of Lancaster, Wisconsin, was sentenced to a total of 40 years in prison on the amended charge of First-Degree Reckless Homicide. The sentence consists of 25 years of initial confinement and 15 years of extended supervision. This case stems from a homicide investigation within the City of Prairie du Chien during October of 2024. The Prairie du Chien Police Department extends its appreciation to the investigators and office

PAWS ON YOUR HEART PET RESCUE SUPPORT, GREAT GIVE DAY 2026—GIVE ONCE AND BENEFIT MANY! Great Give Day is a one-day online event hosted by the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque, where Paws has an endowment. This event is the ONLY fundraising we do each year. Paws receives no government funding. It depends SOLELY on donations to fund its work to support homeless cats and/or dogs in small animal rescues and shelters in Iowa. We are a nonprofit that gives grants to small, d

Motorcycle Fatality On Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 3:33 P.M., The Grant County Sheriff's Office and Potosi Fire & EMS were dispatched to a motorcycle crash with injuries on Brouillard Hill Road, west of Old Potosi Rd., in Potosi Township. Timothy P. Ravn (63) of St. Paul MN. was the Deceased Victim/Operator When deputies arrived on scene, they learned Ravn had been traveling westbound on Brouillard Hill Rd., on his 2019 Harley Davidson. After topping the crest of a hill, th

On May 7th, 2026, at approximately 4:35 PM, a Fayette County Deputy placed Brianna Christine Hill (age 33) of Sumner, IA under arrest for an active arrest warrant due to a probation violation. Brianna was transported to the Fayette County Jail where she was held without bond for initial appearance. On May 7th, 2026, at approximately 7:25 PM a Fayette County Deputy placed Ethan Joseph Walztoni (age 30) of Stanley, IA under arrest for an active arrest warrant for Harassment 3

On May 8th, 2026, at approximately 2:37 PM a Fayette County Deputy arrested Tonya Mary Pennington (age 50) of Oelwein, IA and Travis Michael Heinz (age 33) of Oelwein active arrest warrants. Pennington was wanted for Theft 2nd out of Fayette County and Heinz was wanted out of Greene County. for Both individuals were transported to the Fayette County Jail where they were held. Heinz was picked up and taken to Greene County for his warrant. Pennington was later released on bo

Search Warrant least to Arrests for Theft and Drug Charges On May 6, 2026, the Grant County Sheriff's Office conducted a series of search warrants at 230 W Gridley Ave., located in the City of Platteville. The search originated from an ongoing investigation involving a stolen vehicle. While conducting the search at the residence, law enforcement discovered a marijuana grow, a large amount of marijuana, methamphetamine, large amounts of drug paraphernalia, firearms and ammu

Council Chambers, City Hall, April 6, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. West Union City Council met April 6 2026, at 6:00 P.M. in Council Chambers with Mayor Kent Halverson presiding. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance. Attendance Present: Becthold, DeBack, Gumm, McElree, and Tope. Approval of the Motion to approve the agenda, deleting #9, was made by Tope, seconded by Agenda Gumm, All Aye. Carried. Approval of Motion to approve the March 16, 2026, Regular Council Meeting minut

Luana City Council Minutes of May 7, 2026 The Luana City Council held their regular monthly meeting Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 7:00 pm. with Council Members Lonnie Baade, Kevin Boddicker, Todd Olson, Craig Radloff and Jackie Radloff-Schneider present. Absent: None. Mayor Luke Steege called meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Minutes of Max Levy Hearing meeting were reviewed and approved upon a motion by Radloff-Schneider second by Baade carried unanimously. Minutes of April meeting w

The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office and the Winneshiek County Emergency Management Commission is proud to announce that Sean Snyder, Winneshiek County Emergency Management Coordinator, has been named by the Iowa Emergency Management Association as the Emergency Manager of the Year. This award was created to recognize the accomplishments of an Emergency Management Professional and leader whose actions have made the greatest impact in advancing the Emergency Management Profe

The Iowa State Patrol reports that three people were injured in a two-vehicle accident in Fayette County. The accident occurred on May 6th at 2:30pm. 16-year old Landon Jaxon Graber of Stanley was operating a 2011 Ford Fusion. Graber attempted to make a left turn onto I Avenue from Highway 3 and pulled in front of a 2025 Chevrolet 1500 operated by 45-year old Michael Reed Lockie of New Hampton. Graber was using his electronic communication device at the time of the accide

(Prairie du Chien, WI) -- Sentencing is being ordered for a man convicted in a deadly Prairie du Chien stabbing. Sixty-five-year-old Daniel Welsch was killed in 2024. Forty-year-old defendant Jessie Slaughter pleaded no contest to a 1st Degree Reckless Homicide charge in February of this year. He has now been sentenced to a term of 25 years behind bars.

One of the foundations of public health is connecting people to the care they need. In Crawford County, improving access to mental health resources continues to be a priority. When individuals, families, and community partners are aware of available services, it becomes easier to offer support and respond when someone is struggling. In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month this May, the Crawford County Health Department is encouraging residents to take time to lea

l Clayton County Conservation is excited to announce the launch of Osborne Days, a newly reimagined fall festival set to take place October 10–11, 2026, at Osborne Park. Formerly known as Heritage Days, the redesigned event uses input from past participants and staff to better reflect the interests and spirit of the community. Osborne Days will celebrate conservation, creativity, and the fall season through a vibrant mix of local vendors, hands-on activities, and interactive

On May 5, 2026, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office arrested Christian Wesley Krambeer, age 26 of Cedar Rapids, on a valid Fayette County Warrant for Failure to Appear on charge of Contempt – Iowa Domestic Abuse Program – Failure to Comply (Aggravated Misdemeanor). Krambeer was transported to the Fayette County Jail where he is being held on a $500 cash only bond and awaits an initial appearance from a Magistrate Judge. On May 5, 2026, at approximately 3:05pm, a Fayette Cou

Date: 5/5/2026 Time: 01:38 pm Incident/Charge: Simple Misdemeanor Violation of a No Contact Order Location: Main Street, Decorah, Iowa Person: Irene Archer Address: Calmar, Iowa Age: 38 Person: William Archer Jr Address: Calmar, Iowa Age: 60 Incident Details: Deputies responded to a report of a violation of no contact order that had occurred at a residence on Lewis Street in Calmar. Subsequently, Irene Archer was arrested and transported to the Winneshiek County Jail for Simp

The Prairie du Chien City Council accepted a 10.1-million dollar bid for the Public Safety Center Project. The city received a federal grant totaling 4.95-million for the project. The city will borrow funds for the remaining cost of the project in June with work expected to start in August. The Council also honored Former Mayor Dave Hemmer for his 26-years of dedicated public service work in the Community.