Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInOELWEIN Iowa (KCRG) - An Oelwein man was arrested early Tuesday morning after the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office said he crashed through a barrier marking the Highway 3 bridge construction area and hit some heavy machinery The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office said it happened in the area of W Avenue and Highway 3 at around 12:24 a.m identified as 24-year-old Dillon Dugan was found to be intoxicated when he drove through the barrier and hit the machinery in the construction area The sheriff’s office shared photos from the scene show the vehicle having sustained severe front end damage from colliding with an excavator Dugan was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated Iowa — Several people and pets were rescued after a house fire early Monday morning in Oelwein left a home severely damaged for reports of a fire at a residence in the 300 block of 3rd Avenue SE Callers indicated that some occupants were unable to exit the home officers observed flames inside the house and found the residents on the roof at the rear of the building Members of Oelwein MercyOne and the Oelwein Fire Department quickly arrived and rescued the individuals and one dog from the roof Firefighters entered the home and successfully rescued another dog from inside the structure Oelwein EMS administered oxygen to the dog which had suffered from extensive smoke inhalation several cats inside the residence did not survive The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental the Des Moines Register will be presenting one of the daily maps for RAGBRAI 2025 Miles: 61.6.Feet of climb: 2,340.Theme: Tire Dip and RAGBRAI Jersey Day.Pass-through towns: Aurora Garber.Meeting town: Edgewood.Highlights: Riders will get scenic views of the Mississippi River on portions of the final cruise into Guttenberg almost one-fourth of the roughly 10,000 for the entire week When you line up for the Mississippi River tire dip remember that the locals pronounce the name with a short u as in “gut,” as opposed to the “goot” of the similarly named German city Philip Joens has ridden parts of 19 RAGBRAIs He has completed the river-to-river trek eight times He covers retail and real estate for the Des Moines Register and can be reached at 515-284-8184 or at pjoens@registermedia.com Oelwein Police have taken several people into custody after a drug investigation officers conducted nearly simultaneous searches at homes in the 100 block of North Frederick and another along 7th Street NW Authorities say they recovered marijuana and psilocybin and 43-year-old Karen Seeders were all taken into custody facing a series of drug charges Oelwein Superintendent Josh Ehn tells Iowa's News Now that Karen Seeders is an employee of the district he said that Seeders was suspended while they work to determine whether to take additional action The suspects were taken to the Fayette County Jail pending an initial appearance The Oelwein Police Department was assisted by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Home / News / Crime & Courts The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread Police arrested an Oelwein City Council member and four others on drug charges last week after executing search warrants at two properties an at-large member of the council and the Oelwein Community School District office manager The Oelwein Daily Register reported that another person arrested Officials with the city and Oelwein schools confirmed that the woman is on the council and works for the district said she has been suspended from her job as the district investigates and cooperates with police Friday the Oelwein Police Department conducted a search in the 100 block of N Frederick Avenue followed by another search at 5:25 p.m Illegal controlled substances were found and seized in both locations All of those who were arrested are Oelwein residents Those arrested at the Seventh Street NW address were Karen and the elder Michael Seeders Both have been charged with two counts of possession with intent to deliver for psilocybin — a Schedule I controlled substance a Class C felony; and for marijuana under 50 kilograms a Class D felony; failure to affix a drug tax stamp over 7 grams psilocybin substances a Class D felony; and possession of drug paraphernalia The subjects were taken to the Fayette County Jail and the cases were still under investigation The Oelwein Police Department was assisted by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office The Gazette has been informing Iowans with in-depth local news coverage and insightful analysis for over 140 years independent journalism with a subscription today © 2025 The Gazette | All Rights Reserved shows that the FBI failed to report 47% of child sex abuse cases to law enforcement agencies WATERLOO — Waterloo police have arrested an Oelwein man on warrants for allegedly hitting a child with a belt was arrested Monday in Waterloo for one count of felony child endangerment and interference Authorities allege Ojo struck a child a number of times on the legs with a belt causing bruising in Oelwein on March 23 The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services notified the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Ojo allegedly gave deputies a fake name during the investigation Be on the lookout for changes in eating habits such as suddenly skipping meals or binge eating Kids may come home from school hungry because they didn't eat lunch from stress or social pressure interested student starts showing loss of interest in schoolwork or stops wanting to go to school or if their grades begin declining noticeably Loss of focus is a common result of worry or anxiety Self-destructive behaviors such as running away from home or talking about suicide should always be taken seriously Even if the underlying cause is something other than bullying contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline online or at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) This may be one of the more difficult indicators to notice since it's more internal but if your child is showing a drop in self esteem or feelings of helplessness in what they say or how they act it could be a sign that something — or someone — is troubling them Frequent headaches or stomach aches are be one of the body's ways of exhibiting unusual amounts of stress frequently feeling sick (or faking sickness) to avoid going to school or social situations is another signal that something is wrong If your child comes home with unexplained injuries There are many different forms of bullying from verbal to social to physical to a mix of each or clothing that go mysteriously missing — or are damaged or destroyed — are an indicator that something is going on difficulty sleeping and/or persistent nightmares is a clue that something has shifted in the victim's life and should be addressed Another common marker of bullying is the victim suddenly spending much more time alone Avoiding social events like games or turning down opportunities to hang out with friends when those weren't behaviors before is a clue that it's time to talk There are many reasons why a child might not tell an adult they're being bullied — feelings of helplessness and isolation not wanting to feel helpless or rejected by their peers A local counselor or mental health services can also be contacted if someone is acting differently than normal like always seeming sad or anxious or unable to complete standard tasks This can include physical or verbal fights If your child's friends seem to be bullying people Just how suddenly having lost or destroyed possessions can be an indication your child is being bullied your child having more money or things can mean they acquired it through bullying Bullies are often sent to the principal's office or get detention more often This can include blaming others for their problems but not being willing to take responsibility for their actions is another sign of bullying It's normal to think about how others perceive you but being overly competitive and worrying about their reputation or popularity can be another sign of bullying Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email Email notifications are only sent once a day The leg injury was found a few days after the child was at the hospital for a black eye Authorities allege she knew they had taken THC gummies and declined to take them for medical care bleeding eyes and scratches around the ear The Black Hawk Children's Theatre is presenting "Madagascar: A Musical Adventure Jr." opening Friday on the Hope Martin stage at the Waterloo … A Waterloo teen has been arrested for allegedly attempting to break into several vehicles parked at the University of Northern Iowa and for st… Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Miles: 38.4.Feet of climb: 1,147.Themes: Hometown or Home State Jersey Day.Pass-through towns: Dunkerton Fairbank.Meeting town: None.Highlights: Day 6 will take riders through Iowa's Driftless Area in northeast Iowa from Cedar Falls to Oelwein It is known for its towering bluffs and steep cliffs near river valleys and bike rides there provide some of the most spectacular views in Iowa Visiting Oelwein will be special for Ride Director Matt Phippen — it's his hometown by | Oct 29 The Oelwein City Council approved a request Monday for a leave of absence at for At-Large Council Member Karen Seeders who was arrested at her home on October 18th on felony drug charges Oelwein Mayor Brett De Vore told KCRG TV they first asked Seeders what she wanted to do “We leave it up to the person and what they choose to do I would have resigned if it were me,” De Vore says Seeders was elected to the position in 2021 after winning a special election DeVore said he talked with Seeders since the arrest and she told him she has an obligation to stay on “She feels that she was elected by the residents of the community to represent them and she wants to keep doing that,” Mayor DeVore says Iowa law says only a city council or a district court can remove a member of the council but the city attorney said he doesn’t believe it can at this time Iowa Code says the council member would need to be convicted of a felony The mayor tells KCRG TV the leave is the only option “We really don’t have an option to remove her at this point,” DeVore says The council did approve having the mayor to talk with Seeders about limiting the leave to 60 days I don’t believe anyone on council is very happy about it either,” he says Seeders’ seat at the council meeting was empty Monday while the council discussed how to proceed RadioIowa is a division of LEARFIELD © Learfield News & Ag, 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