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Fayette man accused of Sumner thefts

Chris Baldus

A Fayette man is facing multiple charges, including a felony count, after allegedly breaking into at least 10 vehicles at a Sumner business. Following a search of his Chevrolet K1500 extended cab pickup, Justin Troy Steinbronn, 33, was arrested and charged with second-degree theft (Class D felony), and 10 counts of vehicle burglary (aggravated misdemeanors), says a news release from the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office received a report on Tuesday, Feb. 7, about multiple vehicles being broken into at Meyer Custom Chevy.  At about 2:30 a.m., a search warrant was executed on Steinbronn’s vehicle in Fayette and numerous … Continue reading Fayette man accused of Sumner thefts

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Oelwein AM Update (Feb. 9): WC girls begin hoops postseason tonight

Chris Baldus

Good morning, it’s Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST Today: A chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 32 by 5 p.m. Breezy, with a northwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Tonight: A slight chance of rain and snow. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as -3. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Friday: Sunny, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as … Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (Feb. 9): WC girls begin hoops postseason tonight

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Oelwein Police Reports — Jan. 30-Feb. 2

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These reports are provided by the Oelwein Police Department. Monday, Jan. 30 At 10:14 a.m., Oelwein Police arrested Gary Leroy Cummings, 49, of Oelwein, on a charge of possession of marijuana (serious misdemeanor) following a traffic stop in the 10 block of 10th Street Southwest. Wednesday, Feb. 1 At 8:42 p.m., Oelwein Police arrested Meghan Renae Conrad, 23, of Oelwein, in the 900 block of 1st Avenue Northeast, on a Fayette County warrant for an original charge of domestic abuse assault. Continue reading Oelwein Police Reports — Jan. 30-Feb. 2

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Fayette County Sheriff’s Report — Feb. 3-4

Chris Baldus

Reports supplied by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. Friday, Feb. 3 At 7:17 p.m. the Sheriff’s Office received a report of a car vs. deer accident on V68 north of 255th Street. Upon further investigation, the driver of the 2023 Toyota Highlander, Lisa M. Kleiss 60, of Fredericksburg, was traveling south when a couple of deer entered the roadway. Kleiss was unable to stop and struck the deer. The Toyota sustained approximately $6,000 in damage, but no one was injured in the accident. Saturday, Feb. 4 At about 1:15 a.m., the Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call in Maynard.  After … Continue reading Fayette County Sheriff’s Report — Feb. 3-4

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Oelwein AM Update (Feb. 6)

Chris Baldus

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Breezy, with a southeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph. Tonight: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 21 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph. County supervisors to meet with Board of Health rep When the Fayette County Board of Supervisors meets this morning at 9 a.m., it intends to … Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (Feb. 6)

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Catch-photo-release tournament encourages Iowa walleye anglers to report their catches

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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is partnering for a second year with MyCatch by Angler’s Atlas to conduct a statewide walleye fishing challenge starting May 1 through June 30. The Iowa Chapter of the American Fisheries Society has joined as a research partner for the 2023 challenge. Anglers will have the chance to win weekly prizes while also contributing to fisheries research, helping improve walleye fishing in the state. The Iowa Walleye Challenge uses the MyCatch mobile app to record the length of a fish. Participating anglers take a picture of the fish on a measuring device using the app. … Continue reading Catch-photo-release tournament encourages Iowa walleye anglers to report their catches

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Oelwein AM Update: (Feb. 3): Oelwein and S-F girls advance at State wrestling

Chris Baldus

Good morning, it’s Friday, Feb. 3. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST Today: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 5. Wind chill values as low as -24. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a temperature rising to around 10 by 4 a.m. Wind chill values as low as -15. Breezy, with a south wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Wind chill values as low as -5. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. STATE GIRLS WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS Oelwein 110-pounder Riley Hartman and … Continue reading Oelwein AM Update: (Feb. 3): Oelwein and S-F girls advance at State wrestling

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Oelwein’s Hartman finishes 3-2 at State tournament

Chris Baldus

Oelwein sophomore Ryley Hartman’s season ended today (Friday, Feb. 3) at the IGHSAU State Wrestling Championships in Coralville. She posted a 3-2 record in the tournament and 34-11 for the season. In the opening round on Thursday, Hartman, seeded 13th in the 110 weight class, defeated Mason City sophomore Lila Sheehan (29-9), who was seeded 20th. Then, Vinton-Shellsburg junior Bree Swenson (42-4), who was seeded 4th, pinned Hartman at 1:57 in the second round. Hartman went on to win her first two matches in the Consolation bracket. She pinned North Central junior Emma Hall (21-7), who was seeded 14th, at … Continue reading Oelwein’s Hartman finishes 3-2 at State tournament

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FRIDAY UPDATE: S-F’s Trainor takes 4th at State Wrestling

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Sumner-Fredericksburg junior Hillary Trainor (40-5) placed fourth in the 105 weight class at the IGHSAU State Wrestling Championships. She opened tournament at Xtreme Arena in Coralville on Thursday by winning four straight matches . Trainor pinned West Marshall junior Brooklynn Rudkin (13-12) in 58 seconds. Trainor was seeded 3rd. Rudkin was seeded 29th. Trainor then won by a 7-1 decision over Mount Pleasant senior Ella McNamee (24-4) in the second round. She was seeded 13th. She won by an 11-4 decision over Durant junior Lainey Shelangoski (27-5), who was seeded 12th. Then this morning (Friday, Feb. 3), top seeded Jillian … Continue reading FRIDAY UPDATE: S-F’s Trainor takes 4th at State Wrestling

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Jury awards Fayette County dairy farm $4.75M in stray voltage lawsuit

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A Fayette County jury awarded $4.75 million in damages to a West Union dairy that sued a pipeline company over stray voltage. The verdict was announced Monday, Jan. 30, in Fayette County District Court. The jury ruled that the Northern Natural Gas Company created a nuisance on the Vagts Dairy farm that was a “proximate cause” of damages, which were significant. It also ruled that “the invasion of Vagts’ private use and enjoyment of their land was unreasonable.” The jury awarded the Vagts $3 million in economic damages, $1.25 million for personal inconvenience, annoyance and discomfort, and $500,000 for the … Continue reading Jury awards Fayette County dairy farm $4.75M in stray voltage lawsuit

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Stuck car, then a drug charge

Chris Baldus

It began with a car stuck in the snow and ended with jailers allegedly finding cocaine wrapped in money in a wallet. Jason J. Laurie, 43, of Oelwein, is charged in Fayette County District Court with interference with official acts (misdemeanor), public intoxication (misdemeanor), and third-offense possession of a controlled substance (Class D felony.). According to court documents, Oelwein Police responded to a report of an abandoned car in the 300 block of 7th Avenue Southeast around 9:20 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29. The gold Chevrolet Cobalt sedan was stuck in a front yard and officers spotted a man with a … Continue reading Stuck car, then a drug charge

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Oelwein AM Update (Jan. 30): Cold snaps in place, wrestlers qualify for state

Chris Baldus

Good morning, it’s Monday, Jan. 30, 2023. Today: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 3. Wind chill values as low as -14. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around -14. Wind chill values as low as -26. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 11. Wind chill values as low as -26. South wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. STRAY VOLTAGE TRIAL The jury began deliberations on Friday in the Vagts Dairy lawsuit against Northern Natural Gas … Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (Jan. 30): Cold snaps in place, wrestlers qualify for state

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Area girls qualify for State Wrestling Tournament

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Oelwein sophomore Ryley Hartman (31-9) is the Region 7 champion of the 110-pound weight class. She pinned junior Emma Hall of the North Central Trailblazers (20-6) at 1:59 of the title match on Friday at Luther College in Decorah. She and girls from North Fayette Valley, Tripoli and Sumner-Fredericksburg now are headed to the State Wrestling Tournament that will be Feb. 2-3 at Xtreme Arena in Coralville. The top 4 from each weight class at regional tournaments across Iowa qualified. NFV sophomore Macy Rose and junior Ava Bilden of North Fayette Valley placed fourth at 100 and 105, respectively. Tripoli … Continue reading Area girls qualify for State Wrestling Tournament

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Oelwein Update (Jan. 26): Cold and then snowy

Chris Baldus

Hello, it’s Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -7. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph. Tonight: Patchy blowing snow overnight. Temperature rising to around 20 by 5 a.m. Wind chill values as low as -4. Breezy, with a southwest wind 7 to 12 mph becoming south 13 to 18 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph. Friday: Snow likely before noon, then a chance of flurries between noon and 3 p.m. Patchy blowing snow between 1pm and 4 p.m. Mostly … Continue reading Oelwein Update (Jan. 26): Cold and then snowy

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Vehicular homicide trial of West Union man scheduled in March

Chris Baldus

A West Union man accused of causing the death of a passenger last fall when he crashed the BMW Mini Cooper he was driving while fleeing law enforcement will go on trial in March. Curtis Allen Williams, 38, is charged in Chickasaw County District Court with vehicular homicide (Class B felony), attempting to elude while operating while intoxicated (Class D felony), first-offense OWI (serious misdemeanor) and driving while suspended or revoked (serious misdemeanor). He pleaded not guilty on Jan. 23. A jury trial is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. March 22. He made his initial court appearance on Jan. … Continue reading Vehicular homicide trial of West Union man scheduled in March

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NICL-East scoreboard

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Jan. 24 games Boys Basketball Hudson 85, Sumner-Fredericksburg 41 Dike-New Hartford 62, Oelwein 48 Jesup 84, East Marshall 36 South Hardin 79, Union 75 Grundy Center 68, Wapsie Valley 66 Girls Basketball Sumner-Fredericksburg 48, Hudson 45 (OT): S-F’s Isabelle Elliot scored 19 points and grabbed 18 rebounds. Dike New Hartford 71, Oelwein 22 Jesup 70, East Marshall 35 South Hardin 68, Union 36 Grundy Center 45, Wapsie Valley 27 Continue reading NICL-East scoreboard

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Oelwein AM Update (Jan. 25): Chance of snow, then colder; conference bowling tournament tonight

Chris Baldus

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST Today: A 40% chance of snow, mainly after 10 a.m. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 31. Light north wind becoming northwest 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Tonight: A 50% chance of snow, mainly before 3 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 15. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as zero. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. (EXTENDED FORECAST) SPORTS TODAY Varsity Bowling Conference Tournament, 10 a.m., … Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (Jan. 25): Chance of snow, then colder; conference bowling tournament tonight

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NICL-East Boys Basketball standings and scores

Chris Baldus

Standings as of Sunday, Jan. 22 Conf. Season Wapsie Valley 6-0 13-1 Jesup 4-1 9-5 Oelwein 3-2 7-8 Union 3-3 7-10 Sumner-Fredericksburg 1-5 4-10 WEEK OF JAN. 15-21 Tuesday, Jan. 17, games Wapsie Valley 68, Union 53: WV’s Andrew Westphal led all scorers with 30 points. Mason Harter pitched in 16 points and 19 rebounds Hudson 77, Oelwein 42: Statistics not available. Jesup 68, Sumner-Fredericksburg 44 Thursday, Jan. 19 Sumner-Fredericksburg 49, New Hampton Aplington-Parkersburg 83, Union 56 Friday, Jan. 20 Wapsie Valley 74, Sumner-Fredericksburg 45: Mason Harter had 26 points and 14 rebounds to lead the Warriors. Teammate Andrew Westphal … Continue reading NICL-East Boys Basketball standings and scores

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Hawkeye man, 26, facing sex abuse charges

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A Hawkeye man accused of having a sexual relation with a juvenile is facing two felony counts of sexual abuse following a week long investigation by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. Kian Lee Halverson, 26, was arrested on Friday, Jan. 20, at his home in the 21000 block of P Avenue after a warrant was issued on Thursday, Jan. 19, according to a Sheriff’s Office news release. He was released from the Fayette County Jail on a $25,000 bond. Halverson is accused of having ongoing sexual relationships with a 13-year-old girl in 2018 and a 15-year-old girl from 2019-2020, according … Continue reading Hawkeye man, 26, facing sex abuse charges