Algona Upper Des Moines · Decorah, IA
Emily Grace Oyloe, age 45, of Decorah was charged with operating while intoxicated — first offense — and failure to obey a traffic control device at approximately 9:24 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3 near the intersection of Clay Hill Road and River Road in Decorah. Court records say the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office was called to that location following a two-vehicle accident, and Oyloe showed signs of intoxication. Her blood alcohol concentration was found to be more than twice the legal limit to operate a vehicle in Iowa. Oyloe was booked into the Winneshiek County Jail at 11:25 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3. Christian Carstens, age 29, of Waukon turned himself in to authorities with the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office at approximately 12:40 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4. He was arrested and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail on a warrant for violation of probation. Kobe Detra, age 22, was booked into the Winneshiek County Jail at 4:10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6 to serve 14 consecutive days.
Algona Upper Des Moines · Decorah, IA
, age 48, of Decorah, passed away unexpectedly of unknown causes on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, at his home in Decorah. A prayer service will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 21, 2026, at Winneshiek Fairgrounds Community Center, 900 East Main Street, Decorah, with Father Daniel Knipper presiding. Celebration of life will follow the prayer service from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 21, 2026, at Winneshiek Fairgrounds Community Center, 900 East Main Street, Decorah. In lieu of flowers, memorials may go to Ryan’s children, Katelyn and Brock at P.O. Box 352, Calmar, Iowa 52132. Helms Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. The post Ryan Christensen first appeared on Enterprise Media.
Mapleton Press · Monona, IA
Nearby: Monona, IAPolls were busy on November 3 for the General Election as there were a number of contested races at the State level. In Monona County there was a total of 3,515 ballots out of 5,925 registered voters. Crawford County saw 57% of registered votes cast 5,108 ballots for the General Election. At the local level in Monona County, Tom Brouillette received 622 votes (50.57%) and was elected to the Board of Supervisors District 2 seat over Sandy Bubke who received 599 votes (48.70%). For Monona County Supervisor District 3 seat, Heath Nelson beat Vincent Phillips as he received 481 votes (52.63%) to Phillips 429 votes (46.94%). Abby Riesberg (2,766 votes) was the sole candidate on the ballot for County Treasurer, as was Kelly K. Parsley (2,850 votes) for the County Recorder and Haley Bryan (2,755) for the County Attorney. In Crawford County, there were four candidates running for three open seats for the Crawford County supervisor.
Post-Bulletin · La Crosse, WI
Nearby: La Crosse, WIThese days, no one would consider Southeast Minnesota to be a major player in the world of fashion. However, the region, specifically Lake City, played a vital role in clothing manufacturers in the 1800s. “For a while, the Upper Mississippi River Valley produced about 50% of the world’s buttons,” nurse and writer Melissa Meyers said. That fact might not seem important in the 21st century. In the 1890s, though, buttons were extremely important. “We didn’t have stretchable materials, then,” Meyers said. “You know, zippers weren’t invented yet. So how do you keep your clothes closed? The average person used buttons.” That pearl button industry along Lake Pepin inspired Meyers to write a novel, "The Pearl Button Sisters," her fourth book, which was published Sept. 1, 2026. The book comes from her research into this bit of Lake Pepin history. According to Meyers, clothing manufacturers originally used sea oysters to make buttons.
Post-Bulletin · Lewiston, MN
Nearby: Lewiston, MNUTICA, Minn. — A St. Charles woman was injured in a single-vehicle crash Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, in Winona County. A 2014 Subaru Outback was westbound on Highway 14 near County Road 19 when it left the road and rolled around 7:42 a.m., according to a Minnesota State Patrol crash report. The driver, a 20-year-old St. Charles woman, was transported to Mayo Clinic Hospital-Saint Marys with non-life-threatening injuries. The Winona County Sheriff's Office, Lewiston Police Department and Lewiston Fire Department also responded to the scene. ]]>
Post-Bulletin · Grand Meadow, MN
Nearby: Grand Meadow, MNGRAND MEADOW, Minn. — About 200 more homes around Grand Meadow will sport purple lightbulbs in support of a grieving family this weekend. The Grand Meadow Fire Department and Mower County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a fire in Grand Meadow at a home at the corner of First Avenue Northeast and First Street on Sunday morning, where responders discovered four dead bodies. On Wednesday, the Mower County Sheriff's Office revealed that the three children — Calvin, Felix and Oliver Christenson — were killed by gunshots. Their father, Levi Christenson, died by suicide. "I knew the impact this would have," former resident Xander Stejskal said Friday, squinting toward the residential neighborhoods. "For a community this small, it rocks the town." Stejskal, 22, visits his hometown about once a week. When he began seeing posts about "Grand Meadow Strong" and lighting up the town with purple, he checked Amazon for colored light bulbs.
Post-Bulletin · Grand Meadow, MN
Nearby: Grand Meadow, MNGRAND MEADOW, Minn. — The Mower County Sheriff's Office confirmed Wednesday that the four Grand Meadow family members found dead in a house fire Nov. 8 died by gunshot wounds. Seven-year-old Calvin and 14-year-olds Oliver and Felix Christenson were killed — the manner of death is homicide, the sheriff's office said in a news release Wednesday, Nov. 11. Their father, Levi Christenson, died by suicide, according to the sheriff's office. The family of the deceased said they will not provide any public comment or statement regarding the incident. "The nature of this tragic and inconceivable tragedy occurring in the close-knit small community has touched all parts of the community," Sheriff Steve Sandvik wrote.
Post-Bulletin · Grand Meadow, MN
Nearby: Grand Meadow, MNGRAND MEADOW, Minn. — After confirming Monday that three juveniles and one man were found dead following a weekend house fire in Grand Meadow, the Mower County Sheriff's Office did not release any new information Tuesday. Sheriff Steve Sandvik said more information is expected to be released on Wednesday about the incident. In the aftermath of the tragedy, the Grand Meadow and Spring Valley communities have planned several forms of community outreach. The city of Grand Meadow shared plans for a prayer vigil at St. Finbarr Catholic Church (504 1st Street SW) at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11. Valley Transportation Service announced that its business will accept "donations, care packages, letters of encouragement, and the cards to show our support for the first responders and family" beginning Tuesday, Nov. 10. Items can be dropped off at Valley Transportation Services in Grand Meadow or Midwest Liquidation Sales in Spring Valley.
Algona Upper Des Moines · Charles City, IA
Nearby: Charles City, IAThe Charles City FFA invited community members to celebrate military service with its annual Veterans Day program on Wednesday, Nov. 11, in the Comet Gym. Opening the program with Carter Mack performing the Call to the Colors, the FFA students advanced the flags as master of ceremonies Kinleigh Bahe welcomed the audience. Following the Pledge of Allegiance led by the […] Sorry! An active online subscription is required to access this content. Please login below or Subscribe today! Forgot Password The post Charles City FFA leads community Veterans Day celebration first appeared on Enterprise Media.
Algona Upper Des Moines · Charles City, IA
Nearby: Charles City, IAMain Street Charles City invited community members to share their visions for the future during a Community Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10. “We’re going to focus tonight on where we want our community to go,” said Community Development Director Mark Wicks. A wide cross-section of residents gathered in the public library’s Zastrow Room to share opinions on what […] Sorry! An active online subscription is required to access this content. Please login below or Subscribe today! Forgot Password The post Main Street Charles City gets feedback for the future first appeared on Enterprise Media.
Algona Upper Des Moines · Charles City, IA
Nearby: Charles City, IAFor 50 years, Charles City seniors have been gathering for meals, companionship and activities through a program that began with a small group of residents looking for a place to get together. The Charles City congregate meals program will celebrate its 50th anniversary Wednesday, Nov. 18, with entertainment, special guests and a Thanksgiving dinner at the Charles City Community Center. […] Sorry! An active online subscription is required to access this content. Please login below or Subscribe today! Forgot Password The post Charles City congregate meals program to celebrate 50 years Nov. 18 first appeared on Enterprise Media.
Algona Upper Des Moines · Charles City, IA
Nearby: Charles City, IAAn Amazon delivery van caught fire Tuesday afternoon in Charles City, possibly after trapping dry leaves under the engine compartment. Charles City firefighters were called to the intersection of Seventh and Hildreth streets at 1:42 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, where they found a fire in the front of the van. “My guess is, by the leaf litter, he probably went […] Sorry! An active online subscription is required to access this content. Please login below or Subscribe today! Forgot Password The post Leaf pile suspected in Amazon delivery van fire in Charles City first appeared on Enterprise Media.