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Deputies seize 58 guns, weed in Randalia search
RANDALIA — Authorities seized 58 guns while searching a Randalia home during a marijuana growing investigation following a vehicle crash on Monday. Fayette County sheriff’s deputies arrested 75-year-old Clyde Taylor Picket on charges of possession with intent to deliver marijuana, violation of the drug tax stamp act and other offenses. Bond was set at $5,000.
Deputies find 300 marijuana plants, 58 firearms in Randalia residence
A Randalia man is facing charges after Fayette County Sheriff’s deputies found over 300 marijuana plants and 58 firearms in his house, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. Clyde Taylor Pickett, 75, is charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance and one...
Randalia man busted for dealing
RANDALIA — A Randalia man has been charged with two dealing-related felonies, after an apparent sizeable marijuana growing operation was discovered at an Elm Street property. Following a search on a warrant, Clyde Taylor Picket, 75 of Randalia, was arrested and charged with possession with intent to deliver marijuana,...
CLASS OF 2024 SPOTLIGHT: FFA prepares Krogmann for future profession
Abigail Krogmann, daughter of Martin and Bonnie Krogmann of Dundee and 2024 graduate of Starmont Community Schools, will be attending Iowa State University for animal science. Heavily involved in Starmont’s FFA as the Northeast Iowa Sub-District Vice President and Starmont FFA President, Abigail enjoyed every moment associated with FFA.
Marcia J. Knipp
Marcia J. Knipp, 58, of Waterloo, died unexpectedly Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, July 15, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hawkeye with the Rev. Ron Roberts officiating. Burial will follow at the Hawkeye Cemetery. Visitation will precede services at the church on Monday starting at 10:00 AM. Becker & Son Funeral Home in Hawkeye is assisting Marcia’s family. Online condolences may be left at www.beckermilnesrettig.com.
Veterans Memorial Hospital-Postville Medical Clinic celebrates two-year anniversary
VMH-Postville Medical Clinic ... The Veterans Memorial Hospital-Postville Medical Clinic is celebrating its two-year anniversary. The new clinic opened July 5, 2022, replacing the previous Postville Medical Clinic owned and operated by Dr. Thomas McMullan. The new clinic began with just Michelle Crary, Nurse Practitioner, and Dr. McMullan remaining on, two days per week. This has now grown to three nurse practitioners and one mental health nurse practitioner who all practice in both the Postville and Waukon clinic locations. The Veterans Memorial Hospital-Postville Clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., remaining open over the noon lunch hour, then closing from 1-2 p.m. each afternoon. New patients are being accepted for all providers at the Postville Medical Clinic. Submitted photo.
Council tables Michigan Street ordinance
Cecil Smith Athletic Field, located along a block of South Michigan Street in Prairie du Chien, is part of a possible ordinance to change traffic flow on the street. The council considered options for the east side of the road (left in picture) to have no parking, parallel parking or handicap parking while the west side (right in picture) could have have diagonal or parallel parking stall. The council did not take approve the ordinance at the July 2 meeting. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)
Mary E. Zittergruen
Mary Esther Zittergruen, 67, of Monona, went peacefully to her forever home surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 29, 2024. Visitation was Tuesday, July 2, at Leonard-Grau Funeral Home in Monona and before services at the church. Funeral services were on Wednesday, July 3, at Faith Lutheran Church in...
Saddle club looks to future after new lease, insurance requirements
Disagreements over the interpretation of leases and Iowa Code and the nature of insurance costs have been a challenge for the Whistlin’ Bit Saddle Club in renting the Elkader horse barn and arena area. (Photos by Willis Patenaude)
City, Crossing Rivers complete land donation
A picture of the Polodna family during the ground breaking on the Memorial Hospital property in 1955. VThe family is pictured on the same land that has been donated to the city. (Submitted by Crossing Rivers Health)
Waukon Golf & Country Club hosts 4-Gal Best-Shot Invitational Tournament won by four-generation team with Waukon ties
Tournament Champion ... Left to right: Brenna Bodensteiner, Amy Bodensteiner, Cathy Angel and JoAnn Peake shot a 66 to win the Championship Flight. Submitted photo.
Robert Sturch
Robert “Bob, Papa, Stuey” Sturch, 74, of Harpers Ferry, formerly of Waterloo, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024, at his home in Harpers Ferry. A military honors service will be held Saturday, August 3 at 1 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park in Harpers Ferry with a luncheon to follow at the Legion Hall. Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon is assisting the family.
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