Westgate man injured in Friday evening crash

A Westgate man was injured Friday evening in a crash at T Avenue and 110th Street. According to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, it received a report about the crash at 7:48 p.m. An investigation determined that Ryan Ronald Steinbronn, 38, was driving a 2011 Ford F250 northbound on T Ave when the pickup left the roadway and entered into a farm field. Steinbronn was transported to MercyOne in Oelwein for non-life threatening injuries. The vehicle is considered a total loss. The Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by Westgate Fire and Ambulance. The accident remains under investigation. Continue reading Westgate man injured in Friday evening crash

Nashua AM Update (May 1): Huck breaks records; home track meet tonight

Good morning, it’s Monday, May 1, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Windy, with a northwest wind 22 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 36. Breezy, with a northwest wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy, with a northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. ••• SPORTS Huck breaks school records at Drake Relays Nashua-Plainfield sophomore Kadence Huck won medals in … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (May 1): Huck breaks records; home track meet tonight

Nashua AM Update (April 28): N-P girls golf wins, boys 2nd

Good morning, it’s Friday, April 28. WEATHER FORECAST Today: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Tonight: A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northwest wind 13 to 15 mph. Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers after 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy, with a northwest wind 13 to 18 mph. ••• SPORTS Franzen leads N-P girls golf to meet victory Nashua-Plainfield’s … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (April 28): N-P girls golf wins, boys 2nd

Nashua AM Update (April 24): Warmer week, Huck to race at Drake Relays, and more

Good morning, it’s Monday, April 24, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph. Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 54. Northeast wind 8 to 11 mph. N-P SPORTS CALENDAR Monday, April 24 N-P varsity sports Tuesday, April 25 N-P varsity sports Thursday, April 27 N-P varsity sports HUCK QUALIFIES FOR DRAKE RELAYS Nashua-Plainfield sophomore Kadence Huck qualified for three events at the Drake Relays, which will begin Friday in … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (April 24): Warmer week, Huck to race at Drake Relays, and more

Nashua AM Update (April 21): Cold and windy today

Good morning, it’s Friday, April 21, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today: A 50% chance of showers after 3 p.m. Increasing clouds, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a west wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Tonight: A 40% chance of rain and snow showers before 9 p.m., then a chance of snow showers between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Breezy, with a northwest wind 13 to … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (April 21): Cold and windy today

Oelwein AM Update (April 20): Wet forecast; Community Events Center meeting today

Good morning, it’s Thursday, April 20, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today: Showers and thunderstorms with a high near 63. Breezy, with a southeast wind 14 to 19 mph becoming west 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph. Tonight: Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 35. Breezy, with a southwest wind 16 to 21 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 49. Breezy, with a west wind 11 to 20 … Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (April 20): Wet forecast; Community Events Center meeting today

Nashua AM Update (April 20): Rain today, sports meets canceled; N-P musicians in FFA honor band

Good morning, it’s Thursday, April 20, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Wet. Today: Showers and thunderstorms with a high near 60. Breezy, with a southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west 19 to 24 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph. Tonight: Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 35. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Friday: A 20% chance of showers after 11 a.m. Increasing clouds, with a high near … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (April 20): Rain today, sports meets canceled; N-P musicians in FFA honor band

Nashua AM Update (April 19): N-P girls golf wins home meet; boys track 5th at Comet Relays

Good morning, it’s Wednesday, April 19, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today: A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Tonight: A 90% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Steady temperature around 55. East wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Thursday: An 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2 p.m. High near 62. Breezy, with a southeast wind 13 to 21 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (April 19): N-P girls golf wins home meet; boys track 5th at Comet Relays

Nashua AM Update (April 18):

Good morning, it’s Tuesday, April 18, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today: Sunny, with a high near 58. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight: A 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms between after 1 a.m. Increasing clouds, with a low around 43. Breezy, with an east wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph. Wednesday — A 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Breezy, with a southeast wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Source: National … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (April 18):

Oelwein AM Update (April 17): Of a cold snap, campground, Cowtippers and the pool

Good morning, it’s Monday, April 17, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 46. Windy, with a northwest wind 25 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Tonight: Clear, with a low around 27. Blustery, with a northwest wind 11 to 16 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Source: National Weather Service ••• OELWEIN CAMPGROUND OPEN Oelwein City Park Campground opened … Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (April 17): Of a cold snap, campground, Cowtippers and the pool

Nashua AM Update (April 17): School delayed today, girls track meet canceled

Good morning, it’s Monday, April 17, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 50. Windy, with a northwest wind 21 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Tonight; Clear, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 58. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Source: National Weather Service • • • WINTER WEATHER DELAYS SCHOOL, SCUTTLES MEET Nashua-Plainfield Community Schools classes will begin two hours late today … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (April 17): School delayed today, girls track meet canceled

CC boys take 5th at Pirate Relays

The Charles City boys track team placed 5th at the second session of the Pirate Relays on Thursday in Hudson. Grundy Center took first with 159.5 team points followed by Denver (97.50), Dike-New Hartford (62), South Hardin (52), Charles City (44.5), BCLUW (43.5), Clarksville (43.5), AGWSR (36), South Tama (36), Hudson (35), West Marshall (35), Dunkerton (24.5), Jesup (21), Don Bosco (18), Gladbrook-Reinbeck (14), Starmont (11), Mason City (7) and North Tama (1). Josiah Cunnings was a medalist in two events for the Comets. He placed first in the 200-meter dash with a time of 23.95 and second in the … Continue reading CC boys take 5th at Pirate Relays

Nashua AM Update (April 14)

Good morning, it’s Friday, April 13, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today; Sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Tonight: A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3 a.m. Increasing clouds, with a low around 55. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Saturday: An 80% chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 66. Breezy, with a south wind 9 to 17 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Saturday night: Showers likely and possibly a … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (April 14)

N-P track teams soar at home invite

Nashua-Plainfield’s boys track and field team handily won its half of the co-ed home invitational on Tuesday, while the girls grabbed second place. N-P’s boys captured first with 161 team points followed by Central Springs (116), Northwood-Kensett (65), Janesville (61), Clarksville (54), Dunkerton (54), Turkey Valley (49) and Riceville (28). Northwoods-Kensett took first among the girls teams with 112 followed by N-P (87), Clarksville (80), Central Springs (74), Janesville (59), Turkey Valley (58), Dunkerton (57) and Riceville (48). INDIVIDUAL N-P RESULTS 1st place boys • Freshman Navarii Williams won the 100m dash with a time of 12.02, breaking the Nashua … Continue reading N-P track teams soar at home invite

Authorities make drug arrests

A pair of eventful traffic stops, the second search of a Sumner home in six months and illegal drug seizures added up to multiple charges against a trio of people, according to a news release from the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. The first traffic stop was on March 30 by a sheriff’s deputy allegedly for speeding in Wadena. As the vehicle pulled over, a man later identified as Justin Douglas Pattison, 40 of Sumner, popped out of it and ran into a nearby residence. Another passenger, Daniel Edwin Allsup, 58, of Wadena, was arrested on two counts third-offense possession of … Continue reading Authorities make drug arrests

Fayette County District Court Report

Harley Dwayne Shuck, 40, of West Union, pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine-third or subsequent offense (Class D felony) and was placed on two years of supervised probation. A sentence of up to 5 years in prison and fine of $1,025 plus a surcharge were suspended. Alexander James Frazer, 22, of Oelwein, pleaded guilty in court on April 10 to two counts of manufacture, possession, delivery with intent to manufacture possess or deliver cocaine (less than 100 grams) and manufacture, possession, delivery with intent to manufacture, possess or deliver methamphetamine (more than 5 grams). His sentencing is scheduled for June … Continue reading Fayette County District Court Report

Nashua AM Update (April 11): Of the 80s, track meets and golf

Good morning, it’s Tuesday, April 11, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy, with a southwest wind 8 to 18 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Breezy, with a southwest wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Source: National Weather Service SPORTS Girls golf team 2nd in Osage, boys 3rd Sophomore Paige Franzen led the Nashua-Plainfield girls golf team to a second place finish on Monday in … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (April 11): Of the 80s, track meets and golf