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Clayton County's Most Wanted Suspect Arrested After High-Speed Chase in Atlanta Area
A high-speed chase on the interstates of Clayton County concluded with the arrest of a suspect featured on the county’s most wanted list. According to law enforcement, Dareies Antwan Roberts, the driver of a Hyundai vehicle, was apprehended after leading deputies on a pursuit that originated from Interstate 75 and continued onto Interstate 20 before coming to a halt on Flat Shoals Road when he crashed into a guard rail, as FOX 5 Atlanta reported.
4-H Junior Day Camp learns the R.O.P.E.S.
STRAWBERRY POINT (ISU) — A total of 50 youth, in grades fourth through sixth grade, from Fayette, Clayton, and Buchanan County were able to embark on a day long adventure of R.O.P.E.S, Reaching Our Potential Extraordinary Self! 4-H Junior Day Camp. Fayette County 4-H members enjoyed the day at Ewalu on June 13th, 2024. Throughout the day, the youth experienced many ways to be a leader and push themselves to try new things.
Man airlifted after motorcycle crash in Clayton County
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - At approximately 11:03 am, the Iowa State Patrol responded to a report of a motorcycle crash near Highway 18 and Jasper Ave in Clayton County. Officials say a 64-year-old from Mount Vernon was driving eastbound on Highway 18 when his motorcycle left the roadway near Jasper Avenue.
Flooding Impacting Mississippi River
While the flood fight — and recovery — continues in western Iowa, the eastern edge of Iowa is bracing for more rain and a rising Mississippi River. The river has been steadily rising over the past week due to heavy rainfall. Northeast Iowa has mostly been spared, giving...
Motorcyclist injured in Clayton County accident Thursday
A Mt. Vernon motorcyclist, Harold McElderry, 64, was seriously injured late Thursday morning when his 1996 Harley Davidson crashed on Highway 18 just west of McGregor in Clayton County. The Iowa State Patrol reported McElderry’s motorcycle left the roadway on Hwy 18 near Jasper Avenue at approximately 11 a.m. and...
Public invited to complete survey for 5-County Long Range Transportation Plan through UERPC
Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission (UERPC) is conducting an update to the Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) for the five-county region consisting of Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, Howard, and Winneshiek Counties in northeast Iowa. The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that the region’s LRTP be updated every five years. The current plan was adopted by the Upper Explorerland Transportation Policy Board in September of 2019.
Eastern Iowa officials begin prepping for rising Mississippi
While the flood fight and recovery continues in western Iowa, the eastern edge of Iowa is bracing for more rain and a rising Mississippi River. The river has been steadily rising over the past week due to heavy rainfall, prompting flood warnings in parts of southeastern Iowa. Northeast Iowa has mostly been spared, giving Emergency Management Coordinators like Sarah Moser (MOHZ-sher) in Clayton County time to prepare.
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