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Robert Louis Heins of West Union
Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, November 20th.
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Scott Wayne Wixom of Manchester
Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
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Clayton Ridge School Board approves election of President and Vice President
The Clayton Ridge School Board elected Jessica Bittner as Board President and Mike Finnegan as Vice-President. The Board also approved the early retirement request from Deb Moser-Vaughan, effective at the end of the school year. Vaugan serves as the ES Paraprofessional & Assistant Librarian Retiring Board Agenda A. The Abstract of Votes from the Clayton County Board of Canvassers was reviewed. Jessica Bittner, Mike Finnegan, and Ellen Johnson were duly elected. New Board Ag
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Two people charged with OWI after a two-vehicle accident in Grant County
Double OWI Crash Arrest On 11/15/25, at approximately 2:18 a.m., the Grant County Communications Center received a 911 call. The individual said it was an accidental dial and gave a location different to where the call had plotted, which was on Military Ridge Rd., near Langmeier Rd., in the Town of Patch Grove. The individual who spoke with dispatch was identified as Ty Adrian, 18, of Glen Haven. Two Grant County Deputies responded to the location of the call, and observed
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Ronald Lester Backes of Guttenberg
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 19th.
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Tradio - Monday, November 17, 2025
FOR SALE…………………Monday 1….79 Chevy 1 ton dump truck with snowplow, hydraulic, new tires John Deere 300 industrial utility tractor with loader, 3pt blade & chains…………….608-778-5653 2….Automatic water, $250 obo……………….920-8753 3*….Large load of soft maple & cherry wood, cut down over 1yr ago on July 13, 2024, located east of Edgewood, $650 for load……………928-6997 leave a message FOR SALE………………..Friday 4….Black High Wheel horse drawn cart, good shape, no harness, Elkader...
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Richard Howes of Waukon
A Celebration of Life for 76-year-old Richard Howes, of Waukon, will be held on Thursday from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Martin-Grau Funeral home in Waukon.
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Search warrant leads to drug bust in Elgin, Fayette County Authorities release information on a number of incidents
On November 15, 2025, at approximately 7:20pm, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant at an apartment on Washington Street in Elgin, IA. After a search of the residence, multiple illegal substances were located. Michael Henry Palmer, age 59 of Elgin, was arrested and charged with Possession of Controlled Substance – 2 nd Offense (Aggravated Misdemeanor), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Simple Misdemeanor), and Gathering where Controlled Substances ar
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A recently released Prairie du Chien man faces a Felon in Possession and other charges after alledgedly pointing a gun at a victm
On Friday, November 14, 2025, at approximately 11:43pm the Prairie du Chien Police Department was called to the 200 block of West Blackhawk Avenue for a report of a male suspect who had pointed a gun at a victim. Officers responded and met with a male victim that described another male suspect as being highly intoxicated. The victim stated that he attempted to help the suspect unlock his bike from a bench located on the 200 block of West Blackhawk Avenue when, the male suspec
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Kevin Converse - Fayette County Fair
Fayette County Fair Board President Kevin Converse joins us with the announcement of the Saturday, July 25, 2026 concert at the Fayette County Fair
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Vehicle and Boat ended up in the Mississippi River in Marquette
Vehicle and Boat Incident at Water Street Boat Landing On November 14, 2025, at approximately 7:32 a.m., the Mar-Mac Police Department was notified of a vehicle and boat trailer that had entered the Mississippi River at the Water Street boat landing in Marquette. A preliminary investigation indicates that during the launch of a boat, the boat separated from the attached trailer. The boat owner, who was also operating a Chevrolet Silverado, opened the driver’s door during the
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Damage totals 35-thousand dollars in three-vehicle accident in Oelwein
At 5:18pm on November 13, 2025, Oelwein Police responded to a three-vehicle accident at the intersection of Rock Island Road and 14th Ave SE. A red 2003 Ford F250 driven by Charles Llewellyn rear-ended a white 2020 Chevrolet Blazer driven by Siera Henaman. This collision shoved Henaman's vehicle into the path of oncoming traffic, resulting in a head-on collision with a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Calvin Anderman. Initial estimates of damages were $10,000 to the vehi
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A 106-year old Manchester woman who was one of the oldest living Veterans that served in World War II has passed away.
A 106-year old Manchester woman who was one of the oldest living Veterans that served in World War II has passed away. Mildred Frieda Fritz passed away on Saturday, November 15th at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester. Fritz served three years during World War II. She enlisted in the US. Army Air Corps as a nurse. Fritz participated in the Honor Flight in 2017 at the age of 98 and received her Quilt of Valor when she turned 100. Funeral Service will be held on Friday,
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Mildred Frieda Fritz of Manchester
Funeral Service will be held on Friday, November 21st.
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Doctor Thomas Laehn, Libertarian Candidate for Senate will speaking in Clermont on Saturday, November 22nd
Thomas Laehn to Visit Fayette County Des Moines, Iowa — Dr. Thomas Laehn, Libertarian candidate for the United States Senate and current Greene County Attorney, will be speaking at the Green Door at 301 Mill Street in Clermont, Iowa, on Saturday, November 22, at 1:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Laehn is currently the highest elected Libertarian in the State of Iowa. Laehn believes that the Republicans and Democrats in Congress are more loyal to the
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Dennis E. Fassbiner of Guttenberg
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, November 21st.
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Peace Church in Elkader will hold a Fall Fesival Dinner on Sunday, November 23rd
Peace Church is hosting it's Fall Festival on Sunday, November 23rd from 11 - 1. Serving Ham & Meatballs with all the good fixings to go with. Also having our silent auction, come and join the fun!
5 days ago1 min read
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