Good morning, it’s Friday, Jan. 20, 2023. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST TODAY: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 7 to 10 mph. SATURDAY: Cloudy, with a high near 25. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. TODAY’S EVENTS SPORTS Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (Jan. 20)
A Hawkeye woman accused of injuring her husband with swords is facing an attempted murder charge. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office took a 911 call at 8:29 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, reporting a domestic assault in progress at a residence on P Avenue in rural Hawkeye, according to a news release from the Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the residence where they found Cannon and then a 70-year-old man with severe lacerations to his face and back of his head, according to the criminal complaint. He was transported to a La Crosse, Wis., hospital with the life-threatening injuries. Kim Renee … Continue reading Hawkeye woman charged with attempted murder with a sword
A jury of nine people has been selected for the Vagts Dairy stray voltage trial. Civil trials call eight jurors and one alternative juror. On Tuesday, eight men and one woman were selected. Four of the jurors are retirees. One is listed as a laborer and another as a farmer. The others work in the medical and transportation fields. The trial didn’t return to session on Thursday because of the winter storm. Mark, Joan and Andrew Vagts and Vagts Dairy LLC filed suit in March 2021 in Fayette County District Court against Northern Natural Gas claiming it created a nuisance … Continue reading Jury selected in stray voltage civil trial
Something was seriously wrong in the herd at Vagts Dairy. Milk production and health problems emerged in the late 2010’s in the 500-cow Holstein herd. Cows eventually were not responding to veterinarian treatments, and many had to be shot or were sold, the West Union dairy farm owners say. After determining that stray voltage from a pipeline transversing the farm was the cause, Mark, Joan and Andrew Vagts and Vagts Dairy LLC filed suit in March 2021 in Fayette County District Court against Northern Natural Gas Company. Two parts of the original petition have been dismissed, but a nuisance claim … Continue reading Jury selection begins in stray voltage nuisance trial
Good morning, it’s Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. WEATHER Between 2 and 4 inches of snow is expected to fall overnight as an east wind gusts at around 30 mph. Otherwise, today will be cloudy and breezy with a high near 34. The east wind of 9 to 17 mph will gust at times. There is a 50% chance of snow and rain around 4 p.m., with the likelihood growing to 100% later in the evening. The night’s low will be around 29. (Extended Forecast) TUESDAY SCOREBOARD Boys basketball Hudson 42, Oelwein 42: The Huskies lost their second in a row, … Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (Jan. 18): Snow tonight
The collision of an SUV and a pickup northeast of Fairbank seriously injured their occupants on Sunday. At 10:42 a.m., Jan. 15, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a two-vehicle accident on Y Ave. south of 40th Street. A 2016 Chevy Equinox operated by Isaac Buzynksi, 21, of Fairbank crossed the center line and collided with a 2000 Chevy S10 pickup operated by Eric Sterba, 50, of Sumner, says a news release from the Sheriff’s Office. Occupants were treated for possible severe injuries and both vehicles were totaled, it says. Buzynski was cited for driving in improper … Continue reading SUV crosses centerline, causes crash outside Fairbank
An inmate is facing an attempted murder charge after allegedly assaulting a correctional officer at the Fayette County Jail this week, causing serious injuries. Jeannie Marie Murphy, 48, made an initial court appearance on Tuesday, Jan. 10. She was charged with attempted murder (Class B felony) and assault on persons in certain occupations using or displaying a dangerous weapon (Class D felony). Her bail was set at $25,000 cash or surety. At about 4:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 9, a detention officer attempting to check whether Murphy damaged the fire sprinkler in her jail cell tried to move her to another … Continue reading Fayette County inmate charged with attempted murder of jail staffer
News Release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Iowa A man who distributed methamphetamine out of his residence, conspired to have a government witness assaulted, and sexually abused multiple women was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison. Justin Michael Buehler, age 39, from Oelwein, Iowa, received the prison term after a June 9, 2022 jury verdict finding him guilty of two counts of distribution of methamphetamine. The evidence at trial showed that Buehler distributed methamphetamine to an employee at his workplace. In January 2019, law enforcement agents coordinated with the employee to set up two controlled purchases … Continue reading Oelwein man gets 30 years for distributing methamphetamine and obstructing justice
Good morning, it’s Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. WEATHER Today will be cloudy and blustery with temperatures in the mid to low 20s. The northwest wind will blow around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Tonight will continue to be cloudy and windy with a low around 18. (Extended Forecast) SPORTS TONIGHT Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (Jan. 12)
Thursday, Jan.12 West Central girls basketball, 6:15 p.m., home vs. Starmont Friday, Jan. 13 West Central girls and boys basketball, 6:15 p.m., at Postville (Listen online at The Blue Devilcast with Dan Stasi, click here.) Tuesday, Jan. 17 West Central girls and boys basketball, 6:15 p.m., home vs. Central Elkader Thursday, Jan. 19 West Central girls and boys basketball, 5:30 p.m., at East Buchanan Friday, Jan. 20 West Central girls and boys basketball, 6:15 p.m., at South Winneshiek Tuesday, Jan. 24 West Central girls and boys basketball, 6:15 p.m., at Turkey Valley. (Listen online at The Blue Devilcast with Dan … Continue reading West Central winter sports calendar
Good afternoon, it’s Monday, Jan. 9, 2023 WEATHER Today will be increasingly cloudy with a high near 36. South wind 7 to 13 mph. Tonight, it will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind 9 to 13 mph becoming west after midnight. (Extended forecast) SPORTS Bowling — The Sumner-Fredericksburg boys bowling team defeated Oelwein on Friday, 2594-2369. The S-F girls beat Oelwein 1850-1059. NEWS City Council to discuss parking lots — Do you know where all the free parking is downtown Oelwein . City administration is going to present a plan tonight to make sure people know … Continue reading Oelwein Update (Jan. 9): City Council to meet tonight, talk wellness and rec budgets as well as parking signage
BOYS BASKETBALL Sumner-Fredericksburg 55, Columbus Catholic 47 S-F’s Tatum Nuss scored 23 points and Achilles Quigley had a double-double — 12 points and 10 rebounds. Jesup 69, Oelwein 45 Jesup’s Jack Miller led all scorers with 24 points. Conall Sauser was Oelwein’s top scorer with 17. Wapsie Valley 75, Union 57 WV’s Mason Harter scored 28 points and pulled down 19 rebounds. Andrew Westphal added 22 points. GIRLS BASKETBALL Jesup 51, Beckman Catholic 38 Continue reading NICL-East Friday Scoreboard
A Fort Atkinson man escaped injury Wednesday morning when his SUV slid off the road and rolled in the ditch. The Fayette County Sheriff’s office took a 911 report at 5:45 a.m. about a one-vehicle accident north of West Union on Hwy 150. A 2005 Chevy Trailblazer driven by Patrick M. Rothmeyer, 46, was traveling south on Hwy 150 when he lost control on the icy roadway and entered the west ditch and rolled his vehicle. Rothmeyer was not injured, according to the Sheriff’s Office, which was assisted by the West Union Fire Department and the Iowa State Patrol. … Continue reading Driver unhurt despite SUV rollover
Here are the December Musicians of the Month for the Oelwein Middle School 5-12 Band Department. Presented by Melissa Franzen, grades 5-7 band director. Continue reading OMS announces December Musicians of the Month
Fayette County authorities arrested two people after executing a search warrant at a Maynard home on Dec. 30. This was the second warrant regarding illegal drugs at the home withing three months, according to a news release from the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. Karylann Renee Lewin, 20, and Jaron Opria Evans, 37, both of Maynard, were charged with first-offense possession of methamphetamine (serious misdemeanor), child endangerment (aggravated misdemeanor) and possession of drug paraphernalia (simple misdemeanor). The Sheriff’s Office executed the search warrant on at 3:20 p.m. Friday at 120 7th St. N. The news release says deputies found methamphetamine and paraphernalia … Continue reading 2nd drug warrant executed at same Maynard residence in 3 months
Good morning. It’s Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. Wet and windy forecast today Rain is likely today, mainly before noon. Otherwise it will be cloudy and breezy with a high near 40. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph. Tonight will also be cloudy, with a low around 28. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. There is a chance of freezing rain overnight. (Extended Forecast) Oelwein Public Library has new hours of operation With the beginning of the new year, the library has new hours: SPORTS TONIGHT Girls Basketball Boys Basketball Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (Jan. 3)
Good morning, it’s Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. WEATHER Today will be cloudy, with a high near 35. Northeast wind 7 to 14 mph. Tonight, rain and snow are likely before 11 p.m., then rain or freezing rain between 11 p.m. and midnight, then rain after midnight. Low around 32. Breezy, with a northeast wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. ENTERTAINMENT “Avatar: Way of The Water” and “Puss In Boots: The Last Wish” will be showing at The Grand Theatre of Oelwein through Jan. 12. BACK TO SCHOOL Students will return to class in the … Continue reading Oelwein AM update (Jan. 2): Rain tonight, students back in class this week
Two people were injured in a crash this morning near Oelwein when a minivan crossed lanes and hit an SUV. On Dec. 28, at 6:35 a.m., the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a two-vehicle accident on Hwy. 3, east of Oelwein near N Avenue. According to a deputy, a 2005 Chrysler Town and Country driven by Allen Krum, 41, of Stanley, was driving eastbound on Hwy. 3 when he crossed the center line and collided with a 2012 Dodge Journey operated by Lillian Smith, 52, of Strawberry Point. Both drivers were treated for possible injuries, and both … Continue reading 2 injured in crash near Oelwein
No injuries were reported when a pickup fell into a road ditch near Fayette on Christmas Eve. At 11:44 a.m., the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call of a single vehicle accident on 150th St. just west of Fayette. According to deputies, a 2001 Ford Ranger driven by Zachary Bruns, 26, of Fayette was traveling west bound when he lost control due to the road conditions. The vehicle went into the north ditch landing on its side. No injuries were reported and the vehicle was towed from the scene. This accident remains under investigation. Continue reading Crash on Christmas Eve near Fayette
IOWA DNR The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will release trout in five locations across Iowa this winter in areas that would not support them during warmer months. Winter trout stockings are a great place to take kids to catch their first fish. A small split shot and a hook with almost any kind of bait will catch trout. The popular program is supported by the sales of the trout fee. Anglers need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. The daily limit is five trout per licensed angler with a … Continue reading Winter community trout stockings start Jan. 14
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