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The Iowa State Patrol reports that four people were injured in a three-vehicle accident in Clayton County. The accident occurred on October 10th at 10:16am. A 2020 Subaru Outback operated by 77-year old David Burggren of Dubuque was stopped on Highway 52 at Highway 18. A 2022 Peterbilt Semi operated by 31-year old Kyle Merkes of Worthington was stopped in the turn lane. A 2019 Dodge Ram operated by 65-year old Dana Dorman of Waverly was eastbound on Highway 18. The Burggr

Two people were seriously injured in a motorcycle accident in Allamakee County. The Iowa State Patrol reports that the accident occurred on October 10th at 9:59am. A 2001 Honda Motorcycle operated by 71-year old Timothy Riherd of Forest City was southbound on Highway 51 when he lost control. The Riherd motorcycle slid across the center line and into the northbound ditch. Riherd and a passenger, 75-year old Cheryl Riherd of Forest City, were seriously injured. They were

Date: 10/09/26 Time: 1:34 p.m. Incident/Charge: Arrest warrant for Violation Of Probation x2 Location: Served at the Winneshiek County Jail Person: CHAD JOHNSON Address: DECORAH, IA Age: 57 Incident details: While incarcerated at the Winneshiek County Jail, CHAD JOHNSON was served two arrest warrants for Violation Of Probation.

A Straweberry Point woman was injured in a two-vehicle accident in Delaware County. 73-year old Valerie Nell Paris was injured in the accident. Authorities report that the accident occurred on October 7th at 4:22pm on 140th Avenue. 32-year old Keenan Joseph McQuillen of Dundee was operating a 2025 Chevy Silverado near 110th Street. McQillen stated he saw a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse operated by Paris traveling at a high rate of speed. Paris reportedly went off the right side of

Date: 10/07/2026 Time: 7:54 a.m. Incident/Charge: Serious Misdemeanor Operating While Under the Influence Location: County Road W42 and Valdres Road, Decorah, Iowa Person: John Steffens Address: West Union, Iowa Age: 38 Incident Details: The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a male sleeping in his vehicle on Valdres Road. When a deputy arrived, the vehicle left the scene at a high rate of speed and failed to come to a complete stop at a stop sign. Th

On October 8th, 2026, at approximately, 5:03 PM, a Fayette County Deputy conducted a wanted person check at the address of 705 W Charles St., Oelwein, IA 50662. While conducting that check, Travis Ray Manning (age 41) of Oelwein, IA was taken into custody for an active arrest warrant out of Delaware County for Grooming, Enticing a Minor Under 16 Sexual Purpose, Dissemination and Exhibition of Obscene Material to Minors. At approximately 5:47 PM, a search warrant was executed

Local artist Shawna McLeod brings color, creativity, and a fresh sense of place to downtown McGregor through the City's Creative Places Initiative. McGREGOR, IOWA – Visitors to downtown McGregor during the Fall Art Festival, October 10–11, will have something new to discover as the City unveils two original public art installations created by northeast Iowa artist Shawna McLeod of McLeod Paint & Design. The installations, both designed for McGregor's Landing, represent an exc

A Dehli man is charged in connection with an accident involving a truck striking a garage. 19-year old Cody Michael Reth is charged in the accident, which occured on September 20th at 2:19am. Reth was operating a 2008 Chevy Silverado at the intersection of 6th Street and Lexington Street in Dehli. Reth lost control and and struck the exterior of a cinder block wall of a detached garage owned by Philip Thuman of Dundee. Reth left the area on foot but eventually came forwar

On October 7th, 2026, James Mull (age 45) of West Union was arrested on an active Fayette County arrest warrant for a Probation Violation. Mull was transported to the Fayette County Jail where he remained for his initial appearance. On October 7th, 2026, at approximately 6:03 PM the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received report of a male who had fallen into a ditch. Upon Deputy arrival and further investigation, Shane Solheim (age 51) of Ossian was placed under arrest for P

At around 12:10am on October 3, 2026, Oelwein Police conducted a traffic stop in the 10 block of 9th Ave NW that resulted in four arrests. The driver, a 17-year-old female juvenile, was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance (Marijuana) 1st Offense - Serious Misdemeanor and Underage Possession of Alcohol 1st Offense - Simple Misdemeanor. A 17-year-old male passenger was charged with Underage Possession of Alcohol 1st Offense - Simple Misdemeanor. Another passeng

October 5, 2026 (OSCEOLA, IA) — Five small businesses from Main Street Iowa districts were awarded a combined $75,000 in state grants Monday evening after pitching their expansion ideas in the final round of the 2026 Open 4 Business contest. Open 4 Business is a Main Street Iowa program housed within the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s (IEDA) Downtown Resource Center. The annual competition helps small businesses in Iowa’s 53 Main Street communities grow and expand. The

The Winneshiek County Jail has been recognized as one of the top-performing medium-sized jails in the State of Iowa, receiving the prestigious “Best of the Best” award from the Iowa Department of Corrections (DOC). The award recognizes the exceptional efforts and commitment demonstrated by jail staff in the daily operation and management of the facility. The achievement reflects the professionalism, dedication and attention to detail exhibited by the entire Winneshiek County

On October 7, 2026 at approximately 4:53 AM a Fayette County Sheriff's Deputy responded to a single vehicle accident in the 3,000 block of 40th Street. An investigation revealed 32 year old Ryan Helmrichs of Strawberry Point, Iowa was traveling west on 40th Street in a 2005 Saturn Ion when a raccoon entered the roadway. Helmrichs's vehicle collided with the raccoon damaging the radiator and disabling the vehicle. Helmrichs was not injured in the accident and his vehicle su

Clayton County Election Information-- The pre-registration deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026. Voters registering after this date must provide proof of identification and residency. Valid proof of identification Proof of residency listing name and address (current within 45 days) Voters registering after October 19 should expect longer processing times. Absentee Ballots will be available beginning Wednesday, October 14, for mail and in-person voting. Download t

On October 6, 2026, officers with the Decorah Police Department were dispatched to the area of 701 Centrum Drive on the report of an assault. Contact was made with the victim of the assault, and the individual was removed from the scene for safety. Initial investigative efforts warranted an immediate welfare check on the male, identified as Chad Johnson, age 57 of Decorah, who was reportedly at the residence at 701 Centrum Drive. Surveillance footage showed Chad fleeing the r

The two men who drowned as a result of a boating collision with a submerged object on the Mississippi river Saturday have been identified. A news release from the Iowa DNR says 62-year-old Wayne Ameskamp, of Dyersville, and 61-year-old Michael Donahue of Bellevue. drown after they were thrown from their 16-foot fishing boat, when it struck an under water object in Molo Slough in Pool 12 of the river. A third passenger in the boat, 62-year-old Sharon Ameskamp of Dyersville, wa