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High School Softball Scoreboard (June 1)

Chris Baldus

Games played on Thursday, June 1. TOP OF IOWA Rockford 10, Garner-Hayfield-Ventura 9 — GHV (3-3) scored 6 runs in the top of the 5th to grab a 9-6 lead Thursday night in Rockford. The Warriors (3-4) answered with 3 runs in the bottom of the inning to tie the game, and then 1 in the 6th to win. Ashlynn Grady led the Warriors, with three hits, including a solo home run. She scored 2 runs in the game. Hannah Hillman led Rockford in RBIs with 4. Her two hits were both home runs. She crossed home plate 3 times. … Continue reading High School Softball Scoreboard (June 1)

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Fayette County Sheriff’s Report: Domestic abuse arrests, deer and tractor crashes

Chris Baldus

Postville man arrested on false imprisonment, domestic abuse charges On Saturday, May 27, a Fayette County deputy took custody of Robert Williams, 39, of Postville, after a month-long investigation. Williams allegedly had been abusing his victim inside their shared residence and often would not allow his victim to leave the residence. Williams was arrested outside Postville on two counts of domestic abuse and false imprisonment and transported to the Fayette County Jail. Williams was later released on a $12,000 bond. Fayette County was assisted by West Union Police Department and Postville Police Department. West Union man arrested at Echo Valley … Continue reading Fayette County Sheriff’s Report: Domestic abuse arrests, deer and tractor crashes

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Canadian wildfire smoke fouls Iowa air

Chris Baldus

IOWA DNR NEWS RELEASE DES MOINES – Yesterday an approaching cold front pulled smoke from Canadian wildfires down to ground level, and areas of unhealthy, very unhealthy, and hazardous air quality were measured across much of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Montana, Minnesota, and North and South Dakota. Twenty-four hour averages of fine particulate levels that EPA considers unhealthy for sensitive groups were also measured at Emmetsburg, Iowa, yesterday. Early this morning averages over a period of several hours in the eastern half of Iowa reached unhealthy levels for sensitive groups, and even levels considered unhealthy for everyone.  The smoke was expected to … Continue reading Canadian wildfire smoke fouls Iowa air

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Oelwein at State Track: Sauser takes 5th

Chris Baldus

Oelwein sophomore Conall Sauser took 5th in the Class 2A boys 3200m run on Friday in Des Moines at the Iowa High School Track and Field Championships. He finished with a time of 9:59.90. Senior Ray Gearhart was 24th with a time of 10:30.82. Oelwein shuttle hurdle team of Brock Steinlage, Matthew Bratten, Hayden Tripp and Garet Kiel finished 13th with a time of 1:04.34. Continue reading Oelwein at State Track: Sauser takes 5th

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Iowa DNR Fishing Report (May 18)

Chris Baldus

Cedar River (above Nashua) Water clarity is muddy with high flows. Water levels are falling, but up about 3 feet. Water temperatures are on the rise with warmer weather.  Channel Catfish – Good: Try a dead chub or stink baits fished in slack water areas. Smallmouth Bass – Slow: Try fishing eddies and current breaks. Walleye – Slow: Use a jig tipped with a minnow or worm below dams. Try using a 3-way with enough weight to keep the weight on the bottom. Decorah District Streams Area streams are in good condition. All stocked streams are announced at least once a month. Stocking continues at traditional rates, weekly or bimonthly. … Continue reading Iowa DNR Fishing Report (May 18)

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Fayette County Sheriff’s Report: Deputies make drug, child endangerment, domestic abuse arrests in May

Chris Baldus

From the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Hawkeye woman arrested on child endangerment charge On May 9, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office conducted a welfare check at a residence in Hawkeye. The Sheriff’s Office received a report from that school that two children had not been attending school for weeks and were concerned. Upon and investigation that day, Jessica Lynn Mikesh, 35, was arrested and charged with two counts of child endangerment, an aggravated misdemeanor. It was learned that Mikesh had abandoned two minor children to fend for themselves, leaving them in an unlivable home. Brian Charles Brainard, 36, was also … Continue reading Fayette County Sheriff’s Report: Deputies make drug, child endangerment, domestic abuse arrests in May

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Oelwein AM Update (May 12): West Central graduation tonight

Chris Baldus

Hello, it’s Friday, May 12, 2024. WEATHER FORECAST Today: A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. East wind around 10 mph. Tonight: A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Breezy, with an east wind 14 to 18 mph. SOURCE: National Weather Service WEST CENTRAL GRADUATION TONIGHT West Central will host its high school graduation tonight at 7 p.m. … Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (May 12): West Central graduation tonight

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OELWEIN OF EVENTS

Chris Baldus

To add an event to this calendar email details to editorbaldus@gmail.com. Monday, May 29 Wapsie Valley Varsity Sports Tuesday, May 30 Oelwein Varsity Sports Wednesday, May 31 Oelwein Varsity Sports Friday, June 2 Oelwein Varsity Sports Saturday, June 3 Oelwein Varsity Sports Monday, June 5 Oelwein Varsity Sports Tuesday, June 6 Oelwein Varsity Sports Thursday, June 8 Oelwein Varsity Sports Friday, June 9 Oelwein Varsity Sports Monday, June 12 Oelwein Varsity Sports Tuesday, June 13 Oelwein Varsity Sports Wednesday, June 14 Oelwein Varsity Sports Thursday, June 15 Oelwein Varsity Sports Friday, June 16 Oelwein Varsity Sports Monday, June 19 Oelwein … Continue reading OELWEIN OF EVENTS

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Westgate man injured in Friday evening crash

Chris Baldus

A Westgate man was injured Friday evening in a crash at T Avenue and 110th Street. According to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, it received a report about the crash at 7:48 p.m. An investigation determined that Ryan Ronald Steinbronn, 38, was driving a 2011 Ford F250 northbound on T Ave when the pickup left the roadway and entered into a farm field. Steinbronn was transported to MercyOne in Oelwein for non-life threatening injuries. The vehicle is considered a total loss. The Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by Westgate Fire and Ambulance. The accident remains under investigation. Continue reading Westgate man injured in Friday evening crash

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Oelwein AM Update (April 20): Wet forecast; Community Events Center meeting today

Chris Baldus

Good morning, it’s Thursday, April 20, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today: Showers and thunderstorms with a high near 63. Breezy, with a southeast wind 14 to 19 mph becoming west 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph. Tonight: Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 35. Breezy, with a southwest wind 16 to 21 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 49. Breezy, with a west wind 11 to 20 … Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (April 20): Wet forecast; Community Events Center meeting today

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Oelwein AM Update (April 17): Of a cold snap, campground, Cowtippers and the pool

Chris Baldus

Good morning, it’s Monday, April 17, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 46. Windy, with a northwest wind 25 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Tonight: Clear, with a low around 27. Blustery, with a northwest wind 11 to 16 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Source: National Weather Service ••• OELWEIN CAMPGROUND OPEN Oelwein City Park Campground opened … Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (April 17): Of a cold snap, campground, Cowtippers and the pool

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Authorities make drug arrests

Chris Baldus

A pair of eventful traffic stops, the second search of a Sumner home in six months and illegal drug seizures added up to multiple charges against a trio of people, according to a news release from the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. The first traffic stop was on March 30 by a sheriff’s deputy allegedly for speeding in Wadena. As the vehicle pulled over, a man later identified as Justin Douglas Pattison, 40 of Sumner, popped out of it and ran into a nearby residence. Another passenger, Daniel Edwin Allsup, 58, of Wadena, was arrested on two counts third-offense possession of … Continue reading Authorities make drug arrests

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Fayette County District Court Report

Chris Baldus

Harley Dwayne Shuck, 40, of West Union, pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine-third or subsequent offense (Class D felony) and was placed on two years of supervised probation. A sentence of up to 5 years in prison and fine of $1,025 plus a surcharge were suspended. Alexander James Frazer, 22, of Oelwein, pleaded guilty in court on April 10 to two counts of manufacture, possession, delivery with intent to manufacture possess or deliver cocaine (less than 100 grams) and manufacture, possession, delivery with intent to manufacture, possess or deliver methamphetamine (more than 5 grams). His sentencing is scheduled for June … Continue reading Fayette County District Court Report

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Deer take out Fusion on V68

Chris Baldus

The driver of a 2019 Ford Fusion reported no injuries Monday morning when several deer raced across County Road V68. According to a Fayette County Sheriff’s Office news release, at 6:18 a.m. deputies were called to the area of V68 just south of County Road C33 regarding a report of deer carcasses obstructing both the north and south bound lanes of traffic. The car that struck the deer was driven by Molly Niewoehner, 20, of Hawkeye. She was traveling south when several deer jumped out of the ditch into the road. Her Fusion collided with two of them. Niewoehner’s vehicle … Continue reading Deer take out Fusion on V68

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Oelwein AM Update (April 10): Of warmth, OHS sports, school administration and Prom

Chris Baldus

Good morning, it’s Monday, April 10, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Breezy, with a southwest wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Source: National Weather Service • • • SPORTS TODAY Oelwein • • • Oelwein schools announce administrator shifts Derek Kuennen and Jamie Jacobs will have new positions in the Oelwein School District next year Kuennen will be the high … Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (April 10): Of warmth, OHS sports, school administration and Prom

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Train strikes truck near Oelwein

Chris Baldus

  Fayette County News Rekease On April 4 at 12:04 p.m. the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office took a 911 call of a Train vs Vehicle accident at 20th Street and T Ave just west of Oelwein. Once deputies arrived they had learned that a Farmer’s Union Produce Cooperative grain truck, driven by Todd R Scheidel, age 63 of Clermont had failed to yield at a Rail Road Crossing and struck Northern Iowa Railways train. Scheidel was cited for Fail to properly stop a rail road crossing. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by, Oelwein Police, Iowa Department of Motor … Continue reading Train strikes truck near Oelwein