🌱 Why a former New Vienna fire chief now faces serious charges

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• Why a former New Vienna fire chief now faces serious charges

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Very windy in the p.m.; rain, with a high of 39 and low of 6 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Mostly cloudy and colder, temps: high: 25, low: 18.
• Saturday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 37 and low of 12 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Trial Date Set for Turkey Valley Teacher Arrested on Online Predator Charges (951thebull.com) — A former New Vienna fire chief is among several men charged after a Manchester police sting targeting alleged online predators, highlighting serious concerns close to home. Another suspect, a Turkey Valley band teacher, has pleaded not guilty, with his trial set for March 18, 2026, while the school district has placed him on leave and is cooperating with investigators.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Free Casseroles- Convivium Urban Farmstead
  Dubuque County, IA Calendar Dubuque, IA 52001
  11:00 am
• Basketball: JV JV Girls/Boys vs South Winneshiek (Home)
  Clayton Ridge High School
  4:00 pm
• 7/8 Girls Basketball vs Mount Vernon
  West Delaware Middle School , 1101 Doctor St , Manchester
  4:15 pm
• Wrestling: Boys High School Boys Dual vs Multiple Schools vs. Postville (Away)
  Postville High School
  4:30 pm
• Potluck Club
  Edgewood Library , 203 W Union St , Edgewood
  6:00 pm
• North Fayette Girls Varsity Basketball @ Edgewood-Colesburg
  Edgewood-Colesburg Jr Sr High , 403 W Union St , Edgewood
  6:15 pm
• Basketball: Varsity Var. Girls/Boys vs South Winneshiek (Home)
  Clayton Ridge High School
  6:15 pm
• North Fayette Boys Varsity Basketball @ Edgewood-Colesburg
  Edgewood-Colesburg Jr Sr High , 403 W Union St , Edgewood
  7:45 pm

Friday December 19

• Wrestling: Boys High School Dual Team Tournament vs Multiple Schools (Home)
  Clayton Ridge High School
  4:30 pm

Monday December 22

• Cedar Falls Girls Varsity Basketball @ Western Dubuque
  Western Dubuque High School , 302 5th Ave SW , Epworth
  7:30 pm

Tuesday December 23

• Peosta Storytime
  Dubuque County, IA Calendar Dubuque, IA 52001
  9:00 am
• Farley Storeytime
  Dubuque County, IA Calendar
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Dyersville. Apply here.
• Thompson Truck & Trailer posted a job opening for Premier Parts - Counter Sales in Manchester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Vienna here.

🗞 Nearby News

Dyersville

• Snow Village display gets Dyersville home in holiday spirit (telegraphherald.com)
• Singsank Named New Director of Dyersville Area Community Foundation (kmch.com)
• Iconic 1970s Southern Rock Band Adds Dates to 2026 Tour (wideopencountry.com)

Delaware

• Louisiana vs. Delaware 68 Ventures Bowl Picks: Will Blue Hens cover? (thespread.com)

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