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Reports from the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office: Dec. 30, 2024

Chris Baldus

  On December 30, 2024, at 7:18AM the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a car vs. deer accident on Harding Road, near Beachnut Road.  When a deputy arrived, it was learned that 42-year-old Jacob Milder of Williamsburg struck a white tail deer that ran into the roadway with his 2007 Chevy Suburban.  No injuries were reported and Milder’s vehicle sustained around $1500 damage.   On December 28, 2024, at 12:23 PM the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a camper that had property stolen out of one of the outside compartments at Skip-A-Way Campground in … Continue reading Reports from the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office: Dec. 30, 2024

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Supreme Court upholds $4.75 million verdict for dairy affected by ‘stray voltage’

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EDITOR’S NOTE: This article by the Iowa Capital Dispatch likely concludes the court journey of the Vagt Dairy stay voltage case I first reported in North Cedar Reports back in January 2023. BY: JARED STRONG – JUNE 21, 2024 3:25 PM The Iowa Supreme Court on Friday backed a jury’s $4.75 million award to a northeast Iowa dairy that for years suffered from stray electrical current in the ground from a nearby natural gas pipeline. The justices unanimously rejected an appeal by the Northern Natural Gas Company, but they disagreed about how similar lawsuits should be litigated in the future. Vagts Dairy, of … Continue reading Supreme Court upholds $4.75 million verdict for dairy affected by ‘stray voltage’

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Postville man charged in infant daughter’s death

Chris Baldus

News release from the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office After an 11-month investigation by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance from Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), State and county medical examiner’s office and the Fayette County Attorney’s Office, criminal charges were filed on Joshua Rueben Christen, 33, of Postville for child endangerment causing death, a Class B felony, of his 4-month-old daughter.  On Sept. 2, 2022, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office along with the Elgin Ambulance service responded to a residence on 245th Street North of Elgin for 4-month-old female unresponsive and not breathing. The child was transported to … Continue reading Postville man charged in infant daughter’s death

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Oelwein AM Update (Aug. 22)

Chris Baldus

Good morning, it’s Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023. Today — Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 107. South wind 9 to 13 mph. Tonight —Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind 10 to 13 mph. Wednesday — Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Heat index values as high as 110. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 18 mph. ••• VOLLEYBALL SEASON BEGINS TONIGHT, SCHOOL STARTS TOMORROW Oelwein volleyball travels to Cresco to open the season, while the new school year starts on Wednesday. Here is what … Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (Aug. 22)

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NE Iowa joint investigation leads to 3 more drug arrests

Chris Baldus

Fayette County authorities investigating a Northeast Iowa drug ring arrested three more people on Wednesday when they searched a West Union store. Sixteen arrests have now accompanied 11 search warrants in just more than a week, according to a news release from the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. On Wednesday, July 19, the West Union Police and the Sheriff’s Office, which have conducted a joint investigation into the ring, searched the entire Family Dollar/Dollar Tree store at 107 E Main Street and two vehicles on the property. Drug paraphernalia, controlled substances and a large amount of cash was located and seized, … Continue reading NE Iowa joint investigation leads to 3 more drug arrests

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Help the DNR count turkeys

Chris Baldus

Iowa DNR News Release The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for help with its annual wild turkey production survey.  During the months of July and August wild turkey sightings are recorded to estimate this year’s nesting rates and nest success.  Participation is easy – just note the date and county in which the turkey was seen, if it was an adult female or adult male – males have beards on their breast – and if and how many poults (baby turkeys) were present. The survey is available online at https://www.iowadnr.gov/Hunting/Turkey-Hunting/Wild-Turkey-Survey. Annual population surveys conducted by the DNR are … Continue reading Help the DNR count turkeys

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UPDATE: Oelwein baseball playoff opener postponed until Monday

Chris Baldus

Saturday’s scheduled playoff opener between Clayton Ridge (5-23) and Oelwein (10-19) was postponed. The Eagles and the Huskies will play the Class 2A Substate 3 District 5 game at 5 p.m. Monday, July 3, at Starmont High School in Arlington. In order of seeding, the teams in Class 2A Substate 3 District 5 are: 1. Cascade (21-8), 2. Sumner-Fredericksburg (18-5), 3. Starmont (10-13), 4. Oelwein (10-16), 5. Clayton Ridge (5-23), 6. Denver (4-22). The second round district games will be Wednesday, July 5. Winners will advance to the Saturday, July 8 district final, followed by substate final games set for … Continue reading UPDATE: Oelwein baseball playoff opener postponed until Monday

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DNR issues air quality advisory through Wednesday

Chris Baldus

IOWA DNR NEWS RELEASE DES MOINES — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has issued an air quality advisory for the entire state with the worst air quality expected in the eastern third of Iowa. Eastern Iowa is currently recording fine particulates at concentrations the EPA considers unhealthy. At this level sensitive groups of people, as well as the general public, may experience health effects. Fine particulate levels near or above EPA health standards are expected to increase throughout the day and persist in these areas through tomorrow. Elevated levels of fine particulates may be a concern over the next several days as the … Continue reading DNR issues air quality advisory through Wednesday

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Oelwein AM Update (June 24)

Chris Baldus

Good morning, it’s Saturday, June 24, 2023 WEATHER FORECAST Saturday — A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10 a.m. Increasing clouds, with a high near 88. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Saturday night — A 90% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low around 64. Breezy, with a south wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Sunday — A 70% chance of showers, possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 21 mph. … Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (June 24)

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Oelwein AM Update (June 22)

Chris Baldus

Good morning, it’s Thursday, June 22, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. East wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Source: National Weather Service ••• Oelwein softball wins in Maynard It was a bookend type of win for Oelwein softball Wednesday in Maynard. The Huskies scored 1 run in the opening inning and 4 more in the final frame, the seventh, to win 5-0 over West Central. … Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (June 22)

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Iowa DNR Fishing Forecast (June 15, 2023)

Chris Baldus

For current fishing information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. Cedar River (above Nashua) Water levels are stable, but low. Use caution accessing some boat ramps. Water temperatures are in the 70s. Channel Catfish – Good: Try a dead chub or stink baits fished in slack water areas.  Smallmouth Bass – Good: Try fishing eddies and current breaks.  Walleye – Good: Use a jig tipped with a minnow or worm below dams. Try using a 3-way with enough weight to keep it on the bottom. Cedar River (Nashua to La Porte City) Cedar River level has … Continue reading Iowa DNR Fishing Forecast (June 15, 2023)

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Fayette County Sheriff’s Report (June 12-15)

Chris Baldus

This report is compiled from Fayette County Sheriff’s Office news releases. Decorah man arrested on sex crime charges On Tuesday, June 13, a Fayette County deputy arrested Lawrence Robbins, 38, of Decorah, on two counts of sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of a minor.  Robbins was transported to the Fayette County Jail and held on a $25,000 bond.  The Decorah Police Department assisted.    New Hampton man arrested after crash  At 8:44 a.m., Monday, June 12, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office took a 911 call about a two-vehicle accident two miles west of West Union on Hwy 18 in the … Continue reading Fayette County Sheriff’s Report (June 12-15)

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Pair arrested on drug charges in West Union

Chris Baldus

Authorities arrested two people after allegedly finding cash and illegal drugs in a West Union apartment. According to a Fayette County Sheriff’s Office news release, at about 10:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 7, sheriff’s personnel, West Union Police and the Iowa State Patrol executed a search warrant at 116.5 S Vine St. Apt 4, West Union. During a search of the apartment, methamphetamine, marijuana, paraphernalia, and US currency were found and seized.  Misty June Marie Cook, 45 of West Union, and Nathan Daniel Slaughter, 38 of Postville, were both arrested on the Class D felony charges of third-offense possession of methamphetamine, … Continue reading Pair arrested on drug charges in West Union

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Fayette County Sheriff’s Report

Chris Baldus

  Armed standoff in Maynard ends peacefully On June 4, Fayette County Communications received a report of a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Palace Rd and Hwy 3. It was reported that a silver pickup struck fixtures along the roadway and fled the scene at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was later located at a residence in the city of Maynard. When deputies contacted the registered owner of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado —— he brandished a firearm while speaking with the deputies and refused to drop it, the deputies reported.During the hour long standoff that ensued, … Continue reading Fayette County Sheriff’s Report