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October 9th Scores--Volleyball Scores are posted!
Volleyball New Hampton def. Decorah, 25-10, 25-14, 25-27, 25-14 Starmont def. Springville, 25-20, 25-14, 25-18 Cedar Falls def. West Delaware, 21-11, 21-14 Linn-Mar def. West Delaware, 23-21, 21-17 Waverly-Shell Rock def. West Delaware, 25-19, 22-25, 15-11
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Katherine Joanne (McInteer) Riniker of Strawberry Point
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, October 12th.
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Rebecca Helen "Becky" (Westerfield) Wilke of Elkader
Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 16th.
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Dehli man charged in connection with an accident involving a truck striking a garage. Two Arrest Incidents are reported
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
Oct 81 min read


Effigy Mounds to host a number of events through the early part of February
HARPERS FERRY, Iowa — November 5 | 6 pm Join William Quackenbush to learn about traditional flute making in Ho Chunk traditions. All are welcome to come to the Thursday lecture. To register for the workshop please e-mail EFMO_information@nps.gov. The first 12 people will be accepted. These 12 people will select their cedar wood on Thursday November 5. November 6 | 9:00 a.m. – 3 p.m. Registered participants will make their flutes and learn how to play them. OTHER UPCOMING
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Fayette County Authorities report two arrest incidents
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
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Oelwein Police file charges in three separate incidents
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
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Elkader Business one of five to receive grant from the Open 4 Business Contest
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
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Starmont, South Winn, Beckman, West Delaware and Western Dubuque all listed on the latest Volleyball Rankings
2026 SEVENTH Iowa Girls High School Volleyball RankingsCompiled by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic UnionFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Class 5A SCHOOL RECORD LW 1 Waukee Northwest 27-2 1 2 Dallas Center-Grimes 29-2 2 3 Ankeny 25-6 3 4 Dowling Catholic 21-5 4 5 Iowa City West 18-5 6 6 Ankeny Centennial 19-7 5 7 Pleasant Valley 16-7 7 8 Cedar Falls 19-9 8 9 Iowa City Liberty 19-9 9 10 Johnston 16-12 10 11 Bettendorf 17-7 13 12 West Des Moines Valley 11-1
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Winneshiek County Jail receives Iowa DOC "Best of the Best" Award
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
Oct 72 min read


No Injuries reported in minor accident in Fayette 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
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Kelsi Davis - Turkey River Arts & Music
Kelsi Davis joins us with details about a new organization called "Turket River Arts & Music" focusing on music and arts events in the Turkey River Watershed including their Fall Jamboree Saturday, October 10th at the Volga City Opera House
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Clayton County Auditors Office issues reminder for Pre-Registration and Absentee Ballots
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
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Decorah Police Suspect Search--Update
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
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Names released of the two men who drowned as a result of a boating collission on the Mississippi River
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
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October 6th Scores--Volleyball and XC Results available!
Volleyball North Fayette/Valley def. Central, 25-21, 25-17, 25-12 Crestwood def. Kee High, 22-25, 25-12, 25-13, 25-17 MFL MarMac def. Clayton Ridge, 25-20, 20-25, 25-20, 25-12 New Hampton def. Postville, 25-7, 25-12, 25-8 South Winn def. Turkey Valley, 25-21, 21-25, 24-26, 25-8, 16-14 Waukon def. West Central, 25-20, 25-22, 25-17 Ed-Co def. Central City, 25-18, 25-16, 25-12 Maquoketa Valley def. Starmont, 24-26, 25-15, 25-16, 25-16 Aplington-Parkersburg def. Oelwein, 25-22, 2
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City of Marquette will be Hydrant Flushing on October 7th, 8th, and 9th
Routine hydrant flushing will take place throughout the City of Marquette October 7, 8, & 9th, 2026. During the flushing of water lines, homeowners may experience a reduction in water pressure or draw some discolored (rusty) water. This is only temporary. Prior to performing tasks that require absolutely clear water (doing laundry), check for discoloration and sediment deposits. If this occurs, allow water to run through a screen free faucet (bathtub or outside lawn faucet) u
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