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The Prairie du Chien City Council reached a three-year agreement with the Police Union. The deal includes a $1 an hour wage increase along with a two-percent raise. The 2027 package includes a two-percent raise at the beginning of the year and on July 1 st . The 2028 package includs a $1 an hour wage increase in January, a two-percent raise in July and a one-percent raise on December 1 st , 2028.

The Clayton County Board of Supervisors awarded the bid for the Bridge Replacement Project on Glacier Road over Rabbit Creek. The bid totaled 393-thousand and was awarded to K Construction.

Town of Scott, WIS. - On Tuesday, January 6th, 2026, at approximately 6:26 a.m., Sheriff Dale McCullick reports that the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office responded to a three-vehicle traffic crash on US HWY 61 near Bear Cave Lane. Justin Forde (34) of Sparta, WIS., was operating a sport utility vehicle (SUV) southbound on US HWY 61 with his passenger, Kristen Howell (26) of Soldiers Grove, WIS. Forde lost control of his vehicle while negotiating a curve, crossed the centerlin

In conjunction with Operation Castle, Manchester’s undercover officer continues operations to make another arrest. On January 5th, 2026, Michael Patrick Wiezorek (52 of Nevada, IA) set up a meet with an undercover officer. For the last few weeks, Wiezorek groomed and sent illicit messages to the undercover officer, finally promoting to meet in person for sexual activity. Wiezorek traveled from Nevada Iowa, secured a hotel room, and traveled to the meet up location with the in

Osborne’s Future Annual Festival Listening Sessions Jan. 15th – 6pm Feb. 6th – 10am Clayton County Conservation Center Feb. 24** – 6pmVirtual on Zoom  For half a century, pioneer vendors and demonstrators have brought the early 1800s to life, making Heritage Days one of Northeast Iowa’s most cherished annual festivals. As we celebrate this milestone year, we also recognize how traditions evolve. While the number of pioneer vendors has shifted over time, interest in handmade a

On 1/6/26 at approximately 6:46 am, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a report of a truck vs deer accident on Golden Road near G Avenue, approximately three miles west of Elgin. After further investigation, it was determined that Craig Kyle's Boleyn, age 71 of Elgin, was driving west bound in a Red 2000 Ford F150 truck when he struck a deer in the traveled portion of the roadway. No injuries were reported. The truck sustained approximately $5000 in damages.   On J

The Monona City Council continued discussion on the Community Water Fluoridation issue. The Council heard information from Kiane Smith who is the Oral Health and I-Smile Coordinator about the advantages. The City, which has not started the 90-day elimination window, will continue to look into options and further information on the issue. The Council approved the purchase of the K-9 unit from the city of Postville for 17-thousand-eight hundred dollars. The Postville Counci

MEDIA RELEASE: On Saturday, December 13, 2025, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Nicolette Taylor Welch, 25, of Hoffman Estates, IL, and Peyton Christine Hammuck, 26, of Hoffman Estates, IL. Welch was charged with Unlawful Possession of a Prescription Drug (Serious Misdemeanor) and Possession of Controlled Substance Marijuana 1st offense (Serious Misdemeanor). Welsh also received a traffic citation for speeding. Hammuck was charged with Unlawful Possession of

At 1:34am on January 5, 2026, Oelwein Police conducted a traffic stop in the 10 block of 5th Ave NE on a white Dodge Challenger earlier observed traveling at a high rate of speed heading northbound on N Frederick Ave and attempting to avoid officers by leaving city limits.  Officers stopped the vehicle when it returned within city limits and continued to attempt hiding from officers by taking residential streets. The driver, Austin James Hoover, 23, of Oelwein, was charged wi

2-Vehicle Head-On Crash  On January 1, 2026, at 12:01 A.M., the Grant County Communication Center was notified of a 2-vehicle head-on crash, on Highway 133 near James Drive in the Township of Boscobel. Along with deputies from the Sheriff's Office, Boscobel Police Department, Boscobel Fire Department, and Boscobel EMS were dispatched to the scene.  During the investigation, officers learned Tucker Christianson, 17, of rural Boscobel, was operating a 2009 Toyota Camry eastboun

On 1/3/2026, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office arrested Leseantae Honesty A’Lexus Smith, 22 y/o from Cedar Rapids, for driving while barred. An investigation determined that during jail visitation, it was discovered that Leseantae had driven to the Fayette County Sheriff's Office on a barred license. Leseantae was placed into custody and was held for an initial appearance from a magistrate. On January 2 nd , 2025, at approximately 12:36 a.m. Fayette County Deputies were cal

The Clayton County Board of Supervisors selected Ray Peterson as Chairman and Doug Reimer as Vice-Chair. The Board approved an increase in mileage rate from 60-cents, up to 65-cents.

On January 2, 2026, at approximately 8:06pm, Oelwein Officers arrested Matthew Sterling Morris, 44, of Oelwein on charges of Harassment – 2nd Degree – Serious Misdemeanor, Assault Causing Bodily Injury or Mental Illness - Serious Misdemeanor, and Willful Injury - Causing Bodily Injury – Class D Felony. Additionally, Brody Michael Marcussen, 32, of Winthrop, was charged with Assault Causing Bodily Injury or Mental Illness – Serious Misdemeanor and Assault while Displaying a Da