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Softball Saint Ansgar 1, Turkey Valley 0 South Winn 15, Riceville 6 Starmont 12, North Cedar 2 Starmont 15, North Cedar 0 CR Kennedy 2, Western Dubuque 1 CR Kennedy 5, Western Dubuque 3 Baseball Clayton Ridge/Central 16, Ed-Co 1 Turkey Valley 10, Riceville 0 Cascade 1, South Winn 0 New Hampton 5, Waukon 0 Waukon 11, Charles City 4 Alburnett 13, MFL MarMac 3 Starmont 15, North Cedar 0 Xavier 13, Beckman 3 Wahlert 7, Western Dubuque 6

A Waucoma woman was injured in a two-vehicle accident in Winneshiek County. 61-year old Kelli Ann Drilling was taken by EMS to WinnMed Medical Center. The accident happened on June 22nd at 11:35am. Drilling was operating a 2024 Jeep Wagoner on Iowa 150 north, Highway 52 north, and Iowa 24 east. Drilling made a left hand turn at the intersection and struck a 2025 Toyota Coaster operated by 72-year old Kim Evan Thomas of Springville. The Drilling vehicle went over the hood

On June 21, 2026, at approximately 6:38 p.m., a Fayette County deputy attempted to initiate a traffic stop on Nicholas Olliney, 39, of Waucoma. The deputy witnessed Olliney driving while his license was revoked and he had an active arrest warrant from Bremer County for Theft in the Fifth Degree. After the deputy attempted the traffic stop, Olliney led law enforcement on brief high-speed pursuit through the City of Waucoma before Fleeing into rural Chickasaw County. Olline

The Elkader City Council approved a wage increase for City Employees. The increase averages around three-percent. The Council set July 13th as the date for a public hearing to amend the Zoning Code to prohibit data centers in all zoning classifications. The Council also approved using Local Option Sales Tax funds of 58-thousand for the Keystone Park Wall Project and 15-thousand for housing. Melissa Buckman was re-appointed to the Pool Board and Kay Moser was re-appointed to

A disaster proclamation has been issued for Allamakee County following severe storms and tornadoes that struck last Wednesday. Governor Kim Reynolds issued the proclamation. An EF2 tornado caused damage five miles east of Waukon and across other parts of Allamakee County. The move allows state resources to be used for response and recovery efforts. It also activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and the Disaster Case Advocacy Program.

Soldiers Grove Man Arrested on Multiple Drug and Traffic Charges SOLDIERS GROVE, Wis. — Crawford County Sheriff Dale McCullick reports that on June 17, 2026, a traffic stop was conducted in the Village of Soldiers Grove, Crawford County, Wisconsin. The vehicle’s operator, Michael Anderson, 27, of Soldiers Grove, drove past law enforcement and accelerated into an alley. Anderson and his passenger, Laura Schaller, 39, of Soldiers Grove, exited the vehicle and attempted to flee

MEDIA RELEASE: On Saturday, June 13, 2026, at approximately 1:10 AM, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Mack Albert Wolfe, 18, of Worthington. Wolfe was charged with Operating While Under the Influence 1st Offense (Serious Misdemeanor). This arrest was made following a traffic stop on Highway 20 near Earlville. MEDIA RELEASE: On Sunday, June 14, 2026, at approximately 3:00 AM, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Roemello David Velez, 29, of Cres

North Fayette/Valley erupted for 9-runs in the bottom of the fifth to come away with a 12-4 win over MFL MarMac. Kaydee Batterson had four hits, including two doubles and a three-run homerun to end it. Batterson drove in four. Courtesy Runner Lillie Cline scored three runs. Ella Sieck drove in two runs and scored. Hannah Schroeder had two hits and drove in two. Brooklyn Cline and Teagen Schroeder both singled, scored, and drove in a run. Kherington Johnson and Taylor Dean sin

The Wadena Public Library Board has announced the hiring of Jenna Van Meeteren as Library Director. Van Meeteren, a 2008 Valley High School graduate is a familiar face in the community. When asked about her new position, Van Meeteren stated, “I’m passionate about serving our rural communities and educational opportunities. Serving the Library Board and its patrons seemed like a natural fit.” Van Meeteren served as the Clayton County Conservation Board’s Executive Director sin

The Clayton Soil and Water Conservation District will be holding their regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at the USDA Service Center conference room located at 500 Gunder Road NE, Elkader, IA starting at 3:00. The tentative agenda is as follows: approval of minutes; treasurer’s report and approval of bills; Targeted Nutrient Reduction Systems project report; FARMS cost share cancelations, applications, amendments and completed projects; and various updates

On June 21st, 2026 at approximately 12:22 am a Fayette County Sheriff's Office Deputy arrested 64-year-old Scott Zell of Hawkeye, Iowa. This was for an arrest warrant on a charge of Dominion / Control of Firearm / Offensive Weapon by Felon, a Class D Felony. Zell was transported to the Fayette County jail and held for an initial appearance. On June 19, 2026, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office arrested Scott Deitrick Overmann, age 47 of Waterloo, on a valid Fayette County

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

Village of De Soto – Traffic Stop Leads to Methamphetamine Arrest On Saturday, June 13, 2026, Crawford County Sheriff Dale McCullick reported that the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit, Diego, assisted during a traffic stop in the Village of De Soto. The driver was identified as Christine Busalacchi, 67, of Ferryville. During the stop, K-9 Diego was deployed and alerted to the presence of narcotics inside the vehicle. A subsequent search resulted in the discovery of f

Caryn Nieland with the Whistlin' Bit Saddle Club joined us for a chat about their upcoming Fun Day, Sunday, June 21st.

Softball (40th West Delaware Inviational) Independence 9, Kee 3 Beckman 5. Ed-Co 4 Monticello 11. Ed-Co 4 Beckman 7, Cascade 6 North Linn 20, Waukon 0 Waukon 10, MFL MarMac 0 Waverly-Shell Rock 10, South Winneshiek 0 Marquette Catholic 10, Starmont 6 Starmont 12, Marquette Catholic 4 Basball North Fayette Valley 13, Sumner-Fredricksburg 12 Wapsie Valley 14, MFL MarMac 4 Turkey Valley 18, Charles City 3 Williamsburg 5, West Delaware 4 Williamsburg 3, West Delaware 2

An Elkader man was Arrested late Wednesday night on two Winneshiek County warrants for Violation of a no contact/protective order-contempt. 52 year old Steven Johnson was transported from Clayton County to the Winneshiek County jail.

A Ridgeway teen faces charges after not making a complete stop at a stop sign in Decorah. The Winneshiek Sheriff's Office says it happened on Tuesday, June 16th as the 16 year old entered Highway 52 from Pulpiy Rock after failing to yield. He continued west across 52 and colided with a Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by a 17 year old female also from Ridgeway. Both vehicles were totaled and a guard rail was damaged. The 16 year old was cited for failure to yield from a stop sig

The National Weather Service in Lacrosse updated their report on the long-track tornado that touched down about 5 miles east-northeast of Waukon Wednesday and continued tracking east-southeast, crossing the Mississippi River. It continued southeast through Crawford County before lifting just before reaching Boscobel, WI. Nearly continuous tree damage occurred along its path, significant in some areas. Other damage included destruction of some farm outbuildings and minor damag

Softball Ed-Co 9, Lisbon 5 Calumus-Wheatland 10, Starmont 7 Calumus-Wheatland 11, Starmont 8 Soth Winneshiek 10, Postville 0 South Winneshiek 7. Posville 3 Baseball Turkey valley 8, Clayton Ridge/Central 1 South winneshiek 8, Kee 3 Starmont 9, Calumus-Wheatland 1 Lisbon 11, Ed-Co 1 Waukon 12, MFL MarMac 1 Waukon 6, MFL MarMac 4

On June 18, 2026, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office arrested Kelly Adam Lohrer, age 42 of Oelwein, of a valid Fayette County Warrant for Parole Violation. Lohrer was transported to the Fayette County Jail where he is being held without bond and awaits an initial appearance from a Magistrate Judge. The Fayette County Sheriff's Office was assisted by the Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Office.