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Newspaperman, professionally, since 1991
Husband since 1992
Father since 2001, triplets plus two
States I've lived in: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Idaho and Iowa
Graduate of Augsburg College, Minneapolis, Minn.
An offensive lineman who dreamed big
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Oelwein update (Oct.4): Harvest gets going, recipe event coming, band invites alumni out to play and more
Good afternoon to all in the Oelwein area, here are some news nuggets you might be interested in: Tonight 1. WEATHER — Today will be partly sunny, with a high near 74. South wind 6 to 10 mph. Tonight, there… Read More ›
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NASHUA COMMUNITY CALENDAR
To add an event to this calendar, email details to baldissimo2000@gmail.com Tuesday, Oct. 4 St. Michael’s Guild annual fall salad luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the St. Michael’s Parish Center. Serving chicken and dressing hot dish with salads…. Read More ›
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7 Nashua updates at 7 (Tuesday, Oct. 4): Dog attack victim doing well, ambulance named, volleyball tonightand more
Good morning. Here are your 7 local news reports at 7 a.m. 1. WEATHER: Today will be partly sunny, with a high near 76. South wind 6 to 10 mph. Tonight there will be a 20% chance of showers after… Read More ›
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Nashua morning update (Oct.3)
1. WEATHER — It will be mostly sunny today with a high near 75. South wind 6 to 10 mph. Tonight will be partly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Source: National Weather Service… Read More ›
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Postseason still possible for Oelwein football
So, there is a chance. A fighting chance. Oelwein’s ability to qualify for the postseason took a hit last week when Union (2-2 in district, 4-2 overall), rallied to win its Homecoming game over the Huskies, 34-24. But, if Oelwein… Read More ›
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Oelwein update: OHS band at UNI, WC student make repairs, plus business and sports notes
1. OHS BAND MEMBERS MARCH AT UNI: On Saturday, 15 Oelwein High School band students practiced alongside the UNI Panther Marching Band and then performed with it during halftime of the Panthers football game against Indiana State at the UNI… Read More ›
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N-P football controls its postseason future
Win and they’re in. Despite Grundy Center’s 35-8 win over Nashua-Plainfield last week, the Huskies football team controls its postseason future. In the race for the last two of the four playoff spots in Class A District 4, N-P and… Read More ›
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OELWEIN CALENDAR OF EVENTS
To add an event to this calendar email details to baldissimo2000@gmail.com. Tuesday, Oct. 4 Oelwein, Starmont and NFV Cross Country — 4:15 p.m. meet at Hart Ridge Golf Course, Manchester. Other teams: Alburnett, Anamosa, Beckman Catholic, Cascade, Cedar Valley Christian,… Read More ›
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Videos: NPHS Marching Huskies perform at home
At halftime of Friday’s home football game, the Nashua-Plainfield High School Marching Huskies performed their show that won them first place at the Marshalltown Oktemberfest Parade Contest on Saturday, Sept. 24. It was the 10th year in a row they… Read More ›
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Friday night football scoreboard (Sept. 30)
The Iowa High School football postseason picture is forming. In Classes A, 1A and 2A, the district champion, district runner-up, district third place team, and the district fourth place team will qualify for the playoffs. In Eight-Player, the district champion,… Read More ›
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CC man accused of sexual abuse back in jail on drug charges
A 41-year-old Charles City man awaiting trial on one count of second-degree sexual abuse is back in jail after allegedly violating his pre trial release for a second time. Cory Lee Poyner is scheduled for trial Oct. 25, in Floyd… Read More ›
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Nashua morning update Sept. 30
Good morning Nashua. Here’s some local news. 1. Weather — Today should be sunny with a high near 69 and southeast wind 6 to 11 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight should be partly cloudy, with a low… Read More ›
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Oelwein morning update Sept. 30
Good morning Oelwein. Here’s some local news. 1. Weather — Today will be sunny, with a high near 68 and a south wind of 6 to 9 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight will be partly cloudy, with… Read More ›
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Oelwein volleyball sweeps on Senior Night, heading to NICL tournament next week
Oelwein celebrated its seniors and a victory Thursday night. The Huskies (12-16) closed out the regular season on Thursday with a 3-0 win at home against Valley Lutheran (0-5). Seniors Zoey Reisner and Emma Smock led Oelwein in kills with… Read More ›
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Video highlights: N-P volleyball vs. St. Ansgar, Sept. 29
After losing the first two sets at home against St. Angar, Nashua-Plainfield came back to win the third set. Here are highlights from the end of set 3. St. Ansgar went on to defeat Nashua-Plainfield, 3-1 (25-15, 25-15, 16-25, 25-17).
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N-P wins 1 set in loss to St. Ansgar
Saint Ansgar snapped Nashua-Plainfield volleyball’s win streak at two Thursday night. The Saints (14-10) defeated the Huskies (5-16) by a score of 3-1 (25-15, 25-15, 16-25, 25-17). Game stats for the Huskies were not immediately available. N-P took a 7-0… Read More ›
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Nashua morning update (Sept. 29)
Good morning Nashua. Here’s what’s happening. 1. Weather — Today: Sunny, with a high near 66. South wind 9 to 14 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Friday: Sunny, with a… Read More ›
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Oelwein morning update (Sept. 29):
Good morning, Oelwein. Here’s the local news report. 1. Weather — Today will be sunny, with a high near 65. Tonight will be a little less cool as the low will be around 42 under mostly clear skies. Friday will… Read More ›
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CHARLES CITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Friday, Sept. 30 Comets football, 7:30 p.m., at Center Point-Urbana High School. Radio: 1580 AM or 103.3. Online: KCHA news.com Saturday, Oct. 1 Comets volleyball, 9 a.m., tournament at Comet Gym, Charles City Middle School. Teams: Central Springs, Oelwein, South… Read More ›
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Updated Volleyball standings NICL-East
As of Wednesday, Sept. 28 Season (Conference) Wapsie Valley 30-2 (4-0) Union Community 24-4 (3-1) Sumner-Fredericksburg 20-7 (2-2) Jesup 14-14 (0-5) Oelwein 11-16 (1-3)
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