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One person injured in single-vehicle accident near Clermont and an Oelwein man arrested on warrant
On March 7th, 2026, at approximately 2016 hours, Fayette County Communications received report of a single vehicle rollover accident near the intersection of Garden Road/Harding Road, Clermont, IA. Upon Deputy arrival, it was determined that Cameron Hubka (age 18) of West Union, IA was driving southbound on Garden Road when he lost control of his vehicle, entering the ditch and rolled over causing approximately $5000.00 in damage. A juvenile passenger was transported by priva
Mar 91 min read


Illinois man injured in two-vehicle accident and a Spillville man arrested after traffic stop
An Illinois man was injured in a two-vehicle accident in Winneshiek County. Authorities report the accident occurred on March 4th at 7:03am. 35-year old Daniel Rodriguez Mayo of Joliet, Illinois was operating a 2006 Honda Odyssey eastbound on Highway 9. 37-year old Justin Ray Sawyer of DeWitt was operating a 2021 Ford Ranger Pickup and began to turn from Frankville Road. Sawyer did not see a 2006 Honda Odyssey operated by 35-year old Daniel Rodriguez Mayo of Joliet, Illi
Mar 91 min read


Luana City Council Minutes from the March 5th Meeting
Luana City Council Minutes of March 5, 2026 The Luana City Council held their regular monthly meeting Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 7:00 pm. with Council Members Lonnie Baade, Kevin Boddicker, Todd Olson and Jackie Radloff-Schneider present. Absent: Craig Radloff. Mayor Luke Steege called meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Minutes of February meeting were reviewed and approved upon a motion by Radloff-Schneider second by Olson carried unanimously. Minutes of February Special meeting
Mar 82 min read


Oelwein Police release information on a number of arrests
On March 6 th , 2026 at 10:35 p.m., Oelwein Officers responded to the area of 3 rd St and 7 th Ave SE for a reported noise complaint. This response resulted in multiple charges. Eadin Van Nguyen, age 18 of Waterloo, was taken into custody on charges of Possession of Alcohol Under the Legal Age 1 st Offense, Interference with Official Acts, two counts of Underage Possession of Vape Products, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (all Simple Misdemeanors) and Possession of
Mar 82 min read


Save our Churches Save Our Communities Meeting will be held on March 11th in Guttenberg
The Save Our Churches Save our Communities meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Guttenberg Municipal Building to discuss the Archdiocese of Dubuques proposal to consolidate 160 Catholic parishes to 27-29 new ones across 30 counties. The proposal would eliminate mass at 83 churches in mostly rural communities. All parishes are welcome to attend.
Mar 61 min read


Postville man arrested on Violation of Probation Warrant
Date: 03/05/26 Time: 12:40 p.m. Incident/Charge: Arrest warrant for Violation Of Probation x2 Location: Transported from the Fayette County Jail to the Winneshiek County Jail Person: MITCHELL KUBIK Address: POSTVILLE, IA Age: 38 Incident details: MITCHELL KUBIK was arrested and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail on two arrest warrants for Violation Of Probation.
Mar 61 min read


West Union City Council Minutes from March 2nd.
Council Chambers, City Hall, March 2, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. West Union City Council met March 2 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, adding Minutes of February 16 Budget Work Agenda Session and February 24 Budget Work Session to #2, was made by Gumm, seconded by Becthold. All Aye. Carr
Mar 52 min read


Delaware County Authorities release information on minor accident and one arrest
A Manchester woman was charged following a minor two-vehicle accident in Edgewood. Delaware County Authorities report that the accident occurred on March 4th at 8:37pm. 18-year old Chloe Evelyn Letts of Manchester was operating a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 westbound on Madison Street. Letts stopped at the stop sign at the intersection of North Washington Street and turned left at the intersection and collided with a 2018 GM Acadia operated by 65-year old Rose Marie Miller of Edge
Mar 51 min read


Clermont man charged with Assault and Obstruction Charges after report of a disturbance
On March 4, 2026, at 12:37PM, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a report of a disturbance in the 800 block of Spring Street in the City of Clermont. When Deputies arrived, they had received a report of a male fleeing the scene with a hammer, after damaging a vehicle and window at an apartment on Iowa Street. A search of the area was conducted, and the male was located and identified as 52-year-old Carteiz King of Clermont. After further investigation, King was a
Mar 51 min read


Manchester Police arrest Minneapolis man on Grooming Charges and more
On February 27th, 2026 Manchester Police arrested Robert Fenn Eselby III (23), from Minneapolis Minnesota. Defendant Eselby contacted an undercover officer on various social media platforms. Defendant Eselby was aware of undercover officers "persona" age as a juvenile and was informed of such several times. He then facilitated travel to come meet the "juvenile" for sexual activity. Defendant Eselby sent various explicit photographs and even videos to whom he believed to be a
Mar 51 min read


Oelwein man arrested on Failure to Appear Warrant
On March 4, 2026, at 8:07pm, Oelwein Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 10 block of 9th Ave Se. As a result of this traffic stop, Loyd Leon Williams III, 39, of Oelwein, was arrested on a Buchanan County Warrant for Failure to Appear on Charge of Iowa Domestic Abuse Program – Contempt. Additionally, Williams was summoned to court for Driving While License Suspended.
Mar 51 min read


Gays Mills man found hiding at a residence faces several felony arrest warrants after trying to flee from Grant County Deputies
Warrant Arrest with K9 On March 3, 2026, at approximately 1:00pm, the Grant County Sheriff's Office received information that Samuel Hatlan, 54, from Gays Mills, was hiding out at a residence located on Shady Dell Rd in the Township of Mount Hope. Hatlan had several felony arrest warrants out of Crawford County for Operating with a Restricted Controlled Substance (7th, 8th, or 9th), Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Illegally Obtain Prescriptio
Mar 41 min read


Clayton County Foundation for the Future Grant Applications Due on March 20th
CLAYTON COUNTY, Iowa —Grant applications to the Clayton County Foundation for the Future are due March 20. The application is available online at dbqfoundation.org/CCFF , along with grant guidelines and a list of past recipients. New this year, the maximum grant amount has been increased to $2,000. Also new this year, the Foundation has taken a particular interest in prioritizing projects and programs that address human services and social determinants of health. Social deter
Mar 42 min read


Prairie du Chien Council sets Public Hearing Date for Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrades
The Praire du Chien City Council set March 17th as the date for a public hearing on the proposed Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrades. The project is exepcted to cost in the range of 10 to 14-million dollars. It would be the first upgrade to the facility since 1995. The Council received an update on the Fort Fun Project. The old equipment will be removed and put up for sale. A fundraiser continues for the project with 150-thousand dollars still needed to reach their goa
Mar 41 min read


Two arrested on Possession of Meth and other charges after traffic stop in Crawford County
Town of Scott, Wis. - On Thursday, February 26th, 2026, at approximately 2:48 a.m., Sheriff Dale McCullick reports that the Crawford County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop on County Road W. The driver was identified as Matthew Murray (56) and his passenger was identified as Kelly Lamb (54), both of La Crosse, Wisconsin. Crawford County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Diego was utilized and alerted to the presence of narcotics in the vehicle. A search of the vehicle ensued; met
Mar 41 min read


Prairie du Chien School Board approves Operating Referendum Vote for April 7th
The Prairie du Chien School Board will hold an Operating Referendum vote on April 7th. The vote will be held to allow the District to receive 975-thousand dollars for three years beginning with the 26-27 School Year and ending with the 28-29 School Year. The plan is to use funds to support operational expenses and maintain educational standards. District voters turned down a similar referendum with nearly 48-percent voting in favor. .
Mar 31 min read


Monona Council approves bond purchase for Center Street Project.
The Monona City Council approved the purchase of 1.1-million dollars worth of bonds for the Center Street Improvement Project. The project is currently out for bids and the plan is to start work this spring. The Council approved 142-thousand dollars worth of overlay work on areas of Page, West, and Davis Street. They approved crack sealing work of 17-thousand dollars in a number of areas. The Monona Council approved the purchase of three tasers and supplies for the Police D
Mar 31 min read


Oelwein man arrested on charges; West Union man arrested on Escape Warrant; Arlington man arrested on warrants
On February 28th, 2026, at approximately 2:41PM, a Fayette County Deputy conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of 40th Street and E Ave, Aurora, IA. After further investigation, it was discovered that Justin Michael Fauser (age 33) of Oelwein, IA, provided false identification information to law enforcement. It was also discovered that Justin Michael Fauser was driving with a suspended license. Justin was charged with Driving while license Denied, Suspended, Canceled
Mar 32 min read


Prairie du Chien man arrested in connection with methamphetamine distribution investigation
Over the past several weeks, the Prairie du Chien Police Department has been actively investigating methamphetamine distribution within the City of Prairie du Chien. This detailed investigation involved multiple controlled drug purchases and many hours of physical surveillance. On Friday, February 27, 2026, officers executed a search warrant in the 100 block of East Blackhawk Avenue. During the search, officers seized more than 94 grams of methamphetamine, along with cocaine,
Mar 31 min read


Crawford County Health Department Shares Warning Signs for Self-Harm Awareness Month
Crawford County Health Department Shares Warning Signs for Self-Harm Awareness Month March is Self-Harm Awareness Month, the Crawford County Health Department is urging parents, caregivers, and educators to stay informed and supportive of youth mental health. According to Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) self-harm incidents among adolescents typically rise following school breaks and during the high-pressure weeks leading up to the end of the school year. S
Mar 22 min read
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