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At approximately 11:17 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026, the Oelwein Police Department executed a search warrant in the 200 Block of 3rd Avenue SE in Oelwein. During the course of the search warrant, illegal controlled substances were located and seized. The following subject has been arrested and charged: 1)Vanessa Lynn Wilson, 41, of Oelwein Possession of Controlled Substance 2nd Offense, Methamphetamine- Aggravated Misdemeanor Possession of Controlled Substance 2nd Offense,

On July 10, 2026, at approximately 9:06 p.m., the Oelwein Police Department received multiple reports of gunshots and a confrontation in the McDonald’s parking lot, located in the 10 block of 1st Avenue SE. The initial investigation indicates that several individuals had arranged to meet in the parking lot in connection with a proposed sale of property. During the meeting, a male approached a red sport utility vehicle and a confrontation occurred. The male reportedly opened a

A Colesburg woman was injured when she was ran over by a 2004 Toyota Highlander in the front yard of residence on South Franklin Street in Colesburg Thursday afternoon (7/9). 59-year old Paige Beasly was injured in the accident. The Iowa State Patrol says a 14 year old male was operating the vehicle. His name is being withheld due to his age. Beasly was transported to Regional Medical Center in Manchester and then airlifted to the University of Iowa with serious injuries. T

Council Chambers, City Hall, July 6, 2026, at 6:00 P.M West Union City Council met July 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 as presented was made by Gumm, seconded by Agenda Tope. All Aye. Carried. Approval of Motion to approve the June 15, June 26, and July 1, 2026, Council Meet

Car vs Semi - No Injuries On Monday, July 6, 2026, at 5:43 AM, the Grant County Sheriff's Office was notified of a car vs. semi-truck crash on USH 151, in the north bound lanes of the construction zone, near mile marker 5, in Jamestown Township. When the deputy arrived on scene, he learned Susan M. Weidemann (37), of Dubuque, IA, was traveling north on USH 151 in her 2021 Honda Accord, when she attempted to use the Badger Road on ramp (which was under construction) as a pa

Date: 07/09/26 Time: 11:45 a.m. Incident/Charges: Identity Theft, Class C Felony; Arrest warrant for FAILURE TO APPEAR - OWI Location: WINNESHIEK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Person: FABIAN BARRIOS GONZALEZ Address: DECORAH, IA Age: 30 Incident details: The Winneshiek County Sheriff's Office was contacted by the Midland Police Department in Midland, Texas to request assistance in a case involving identity theft. Follow-up investigation indicated Fabian Barrios Gonz

A Colesburg woman was injured when she was ran over by a 2004 Toyota Highlander in the front yard of residence on South Franklin Street in Colesburg Thursday afternoon (7/9). The Iowa State Patrol says a 14 year old male was operating the vehicle. His name is being withheld due to his age. The woman was transported to Regional Medical Center in Manchester and then airlifted to the University of Iowa with serious injuries. The name of the woman is also being withheld at this t

On July 7, 2026, at approximately 10:30 a.m., the Prairie du Chien Police Department received a report of a theft from a business located in the 800 block of East Campion Boulevard. Based on information provided by the business owner, officers identified a suspect involved in the incident. As the investigation progressed, a residential search warrant was obtained through the Crawford County Circuit Court. At approximately 9:15 p.m., officers executed the search warrant at a r

On June 16, 2026, at approximately 10:09 a.m., Clayton County deputies responded to a motorcycle crash near the intersection of Highway 13 and Emerald Drive. Upon arrival, deputies determined that a black 2004 Big Dog Chopper motorcycle was traveling northbound on Highway 13 when the driver lost control. The driver, later identified as Luke Lott, 46, of Garber, entered the east ditch and was thrown from the motorcycle. Lott was airlifted from the scene in critical condition a

On April 21, 2026, at approximately 4:45 p.m., Clayton County deputies issued a summons to Matthew Palmer, 34, of Garnavillo, for driving while license revoked. This charge resulted from a motorist assist on Highway 18, during which Palmer admitted to driving the vehicle. On June 9, 2026, at approximately 5:14 PM, Clayton County deputies arrested Brian Brainard, 41, of Fayette, for driving while license revoked. The arrest occurred after Brainard drove himself to the Clayton

On June 29th, 2026, at approximately 7:18 p.m., a Garnavillo police officer on routine patrol in the 500 block of South Monroe Street observed a male subject operating a motor vehicle who the officer knew to have a suspended driver’s license. It should be noted that this subject had previously been stopped about his suspended license, was issued a citation in lieu of arrest, and was told not to drive again barely a week prior to this incident. John Whitesell, 35, of Garnavill

A Manchester man was injured in an accident in Delaware County. 57-year old Michael Lee Reth was injured in the accident. Delaware County Authorities report that on July 7th at 9:01am, Reth was operating a 2012 Freightliner Semi-Trailer northbound on Jefferson Road. A 2007 Freightliner Commercial Truck operated by 64-year old David Andrew Hermsen of Dyersville was waiting to enter a job site. Hermsen received the go ahead and made a left hand turn into the path of the Re

(Dyersville, IA) -- A name has been picked for the baseball team playing at the Field of Dreams ballpark. The Dyersville Dreamers will be the newest edition to the Northwoods League starting in 2027. Voters chose the name out of five finalists: the Corn Dogs, the Ghosts, the Moonlighters, the Spirits and the Dreamers. The $120-million-dollar professional ballpark opened in June and is hosting the Northwoods League All-Star game tonight at 7 p.m. The Phillies and Twins will fa

Date: /7/2026 Time: 1:00 pm Incident/Charge: Two Counts of Aggravated Misdemeanor Invasion of Privacy Location: County Road B32, Ossian, Iowa Person: Weston Recio Address: Ossian, Iowa Age: 41 Incident Details: In June 2026, the Winneshiek County Sheriff's Office received a report of a hidden camera in a bathroom at a residence on County Road B32, Ossian, Iowa. A juvenile reported seeing this camera while in the shower. Deputies responded and immediately initiated an investig

AIR AWARE: PROTECT EVERY BREATH Did you know that as an adult, we breathe in about 3,000 gallons of air a day? Crazy, right? When was the last time you stopped to think about the quality of that air you breathe? For most of us, “not very often”. Crawford County, along with the Regional Southwest 7 Environmental Health Partnership want you to be more air quality aware! Air quality is defined as how clean or polluted the air is and is measured using an Air Quality Index

On July 6, 2026, at approximately 10:31am, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received multiple 911 calls of a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of 60th Street and Y Avenue, approximately two miles north of Oran. After further investigation, it was determined that Kayla Marie Scheffert, age 34 of Sumner, was east bound on 60th Street in a White 2023 Toyota Camry SE when Britney Ann Lawrence, age 35 of Eau Claire, WI, was northbound on Y Avenue and failed to yield at

The Monona City Council approved a bid for the Fire Station Roof Project. The bid went to Ashbacher Building Supplies for 66-thousand. The Council approved a bid to fix the Air Conditioning at the Fire Station at a cost of five-thousand dollars. The bid went to Kurt’s Plumbing and Heating. The Council approved a resolution and contributed 13-thousand dollars towards applying for a Community Development Block Grant for the addition of four second-floor apartments at 120 West C

Motorcycle vs. Deer Crash with Injury On June 30, 2026, at approximately 8:42 pm, the Grant County Sheriff's Office was notified of a motorcycle vs. deer crash with injuries, on Old Potosi Road, near Seemore Ridge Road, in the Township of Potosi. Along with Sheriff's deputies, Potosi Fire and EMS were dispatched to the scene. When the deputies arrived on scene, they learned Henry Melssen, age 58, of Dickeyville, was operating his 2004 Harley Davidson southbound on Old Potos

On July 4th, 2026, at approximately 4PM, Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received a reported Violation of No Contact/Protective Order near Hawkeye, IA. Upon Deputy arrival, it was discovered that Mark Shannon Opperman (age 51) of Hawkeye, violated his No Contact/Protective Order that was in place. Deputies located Mark and he was placed under arrest. Mark was charged with Violation of No Contact/Protective Order, Possession of Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine 1st Offens