Charles City (17-5) on Thursday won its the Class 3A Substate 4 playoff game over Mount Vernon, 64-61, and will take on Marion (18-5) at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, at Waterloo East High School. Here are highlights from the final minutes of Thursday’s game, plus comments from head coach Ben Klapperich. Continue reading VIDEO: Watch highlights of CC’s substate playoff win on Thursday
Good morning, it’s Monday, Feb. 27, 2023. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST FOR OELWEIN Today: 90% chance of rain, mainly before noon. Temperature falling to around 37 by 5 p.m. Breezy, with an east wind 13 to 18 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Blustery, with a northwest wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Northwest wind 5 to 11 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as … Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (Feb. 27):
Good morning, it’s Monday, Feb. 27, 2023. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST Today: Rain, mainly before 11 a.m. High near 41. Breezy, with a northeast wind 11 to 17 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Tonight: Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Blustery, with a northwest wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 40. Light and variable wind becoming east 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Thursday, March 2 Saturday, March 4 Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Feb. 27): Sloppy and gray today
Good morning, it’s Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST Today; Sunny, with a high near 33. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 15. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph becoming light after midnight. Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 42. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Heavy rain likely after 9 p.m. in the evening. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Thursday, March 2 Saturday, March 4 Sunday, March 5 To add your events to this calendar email details to editorbaldus@gmail.com, … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Feb. 25): Rain coming Sunday night; Community Calendar updated
An Oelwein house was damaged by fire Wednesday morning. According to a news release, at 7:11 a.m., Feb. 22, 2023,the Oelwein Fire and Police Departments responded to a report of a house fire at a 501 5th Ave SE. Upon arrival, the smoke was seen coming from the residence with flames visible in the interior. Fire crews were able to suppress the fire with minimal structural damage. The preliminary investigation suggests an electrical failure could potentially be the cause. The Oelwein Departments were assisted by Mercy One Ambulance and crews from Alliant Energy. Continue reading Wednesday morning fire damages Oelwein house
Oelwein Police have made a second arson arrest within two weeks, this time a 16-year-old boy. The police and fire departments have completed their investigation into a Monday, Feb. 13, house fire at 632 5th Ave. SW, according to a police news release. One count of second-degree arson (Class C felony) has been filed against the teen, who is from Oelwein. “The matter is being referred to Juvenile Court Services for processing,” says the release. “The structure is considered a total loss with damage extending to a neighboring property.” The fire on 5th Ave. SW came on the heels of … Continue reading Oelwein teen charged in Feb. 13 house fire
Good morning, it’s Friday, Feb. 24, 2023. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST Today: A 30% chance of snow, mainly after 4 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -10. North wind around 6 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Tonight: A 20% chance of snow before 9 p.m. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -1. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable. Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 32, but wind chill values as low as -1. Southwest wind … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Feb. 24): Longtime music teacher retiring
The 10-point lead Charles City held about halfway through the 4th quarter had evaporated. With 1:27 left, it was a 4-point game and Mount Vernon was racing toward a breakaway basket. Enter Comet Brennan Schmidt lunging from behind and knocking the ball loose to teammate Chase Low. He fires it ahead for a Kam Mestas dunk. Comet Gym shook as fans leapt to their feet. It was a key play in a game full of them, such as Jack Hanson netting a pair of free throws with 6.8 seconds left when his Comets were clinging to a 62-61 lead. Charles … Continue reading Charles City defeats Mount Vernon, faces Marion on Monday for State berth
A West Union man accused fondling a 16-year-old girl beneath her clothing has entered an Alford plea and is scheduled for sentencing later this month. Kyle Lee Wurzer, 35, of West Union, in his plea agrees that a jury could reasonably find him guilty of assault with intent to commit sexual abuse. He reached a plea deal with prosecution that includes dismissal of a Class C felony count of third-degree sexual abuse. Prosecution also will recommend a suspended sentence and up to one year of probation. Wurzer’s sentencing hearing is scheduled for March 20 at the county courthouse in West … Continue reading West Union man makes Alford plea in sexual abuse case
Good morning, it’s Wednesday, Feb. 22. Schools are closed because of pending weather. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST Today: Snow, freezing rain, and sleet before 4 p.m., then snow and sleet. High near 28. Blustery, with a northeast wind 17 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Total daytime ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. Total daytime snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible. Tonight: Snow, freezing rain, and sleet, then snow after 4 a.m. Steady temperature around 27. Blustery, with a northeast wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Feb. 22): Storm begins today
(Note: The photo of Kayden Kasemeier (12) accompanying this article is a file photo from the Feb. 7 Comets win over Waukon) The Comets are two wins away from the State Boys Basketball Tournament. Charles City (16-5) defeated Independence (8-14) at home on Monday in a Class 3A Substate 4 first round game, 71-33. Round 2 is coming up Thursday, Feb. 23, again in the Charles City Middle School gymnasium. The Comets will tip off against Mount Vernon (15-7) at 7 p.m. The winner will play either Marion (17-5) or Decorah (14-7) on Monday, Feb. 27, in the state qualifying … Continue reading Comets boys advance to 2nd round of playoffs
Good morning, it’s Tuesday, Feb. 21. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST Today: Increasing clouds, with a high near 30. Northwest wind 5 to 13 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Tonight: A 20% chance of snow before 11 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 29. East wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Wednesday: A 90% chance of freezing rain and sleet, possibly mixed with sleet. High near 32. Windy, with a northeast wind 16 to 21 mph increasing to 23 to 28 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 43 … Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (Feb. 21): Eagles tribute show at Williams on Saturday
Good morning, it’s Tuesday, Feb. 21. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST Today: A 20% chance of snow after 2 p.m. Increasing clouds, with a high near 31. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 8 to 13 mph in the afternoon. Tonight: A 30% chance of snow, mainly before 9 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 28. Blustery, with an east wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Wednesday: Snow, freezing rain, and sleet likely starting before noon. High near 31. Blustery, with a northeast wind 17 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Feb. 21): Celebrate FFA this week
Good morning. It’s Monday, Feb. 20, 2023. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Breezy, with a south wind 11 to 16 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Wind chill values as low as -1. Blustery, with a northwest wind 16 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Tuesday: A 20% chance of snow. Increasing clouds, with a high near 30. Wind chill values as low as zero. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Feb. 20): Council meeting tonight
Nashua-Plainfield is home to two 2023 Class 1A state champions. Senior Garret Rinken completed an undefeated season, 51-0, by beating Wapsie Valley senior Dawson Schmit (40-8) by a 4-1 decision in the 126-pound championship match on Saturday at the State Traditional Wrestling Tournament in Des Moines. His younger brother, sophomore Jayden Rinken (47-2), defeated Wilton freshman Mason Shirk (47-4) by an 8-2 decision in the 106-pound championship match. The Rinkens were two of the 13 N-P wrestlers that competed this year in the tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Competition began Wednesday and wrapped up Saturday night. Three other Huskies placed … Continue reading Rinkens bring home two state wrestling championships, 3 others place
Three of Nashua-Plainfield’s wrestlers finished in the top eight of their weight classes during Saturday’s Class 1A morning session at the State Traditional Wrestling Tournament in Des Moines. Two more will chase championships this evening. Sophomore Nic Brase (106) placed fifth, junior Titus Evans (170) took fifth, and senior Kendrick Huck (132) finished eighth. (The photo featured with this article is from a match earlier this year) At tonight’s championship session that begins at 5:15 p.m., sophomore Jayden Rinken (46-2), seeded no. 1 at 106, will face no. 6 Mason Shirk (47-3), a freshman at Wilton. Senior Garrett Rinken (50-0), … Continue reading N-P wrestlers finish 5th and 8th; Rinkens go for State titles tonight
Five of the seven Nashua-Plainfield wrestlers that made it to Friday’s Class 1A session at the State Traditional Wrestling Tournament in Des Moines have advanced to Saturday. Jayden (106) and Garett Rinken (126) will be wrestling for state championships. Nic Brase (113) and Titus Evans (170) can still make it into third-place matches. Kendrick Huck (132) will wrestle for seventh place. Below are updates from today’s action along with their cumulative win-loss record at the tournament and team points earned JAYDEN RINKEN (3-0, 21 pts) Sophomore Jayden Rinken (46-2), seeded no. 1 at 106, won an 8-4 decision over no. 5 Cooper … Continue reading 5 N-P wrestlers advance to Saturday session at State Tournament
Good morning, it’s Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST Today: Sunny, with a high near 27. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Tonight: Clear, with a low around 19. Breezy, with a southwest wind 13 to 18 mph decreasing to 7 to 12 mph after midnight. Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38. South wind 6 to 9 mph. SPORTS N-P boys hoops team hangs tough in loss to WV Thursday’s playoff game in Fairbank was tied at 17 after one quarter … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Feb. 17):
Charles City senior Kayden Blunt (29-7) placed eighth in the Class 2A 182-weight class at the State Traditional Wrestling Tournament in Des Moines last week. Blunt, seeded no. 8 in the 182-pound weight class, was upset in his tournament opening match on Wednesday. No. 9 Jace Mulder, a senior from Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley, pinned Blunt in 28 seconds. Returning to the mats on Thursday, Blunt won his first two wrestle backs convincingly. First he won a 13-2 major decision over over no. 23 Cael Burmester (25-16), a junior at Hampton-Dumont-CAL. Then, he pinned no. 18 Wayne Johnston (29-13), a junior at … Continue reading CC’s Blunt takes 8th at State Wrestling Tournament
APRIL 6, 2023, UPDATE: Chris Westendorf, of Oelwein, who is charged with second-degree arson, has changed attorneys. He is now represented by Gregory Schiller, of Monona. FEB. 16, 2023, REPORT: An Oelwein man is facing an arson charge over a fire at a house owned by his siblings where he resided. Chris Edward Westendorf, 57, is charged with second-degree arson, a Class C felony, in Fayette County District Court. According to the criminal complaint filed on Tuesday, Feb. 14, Westendorf told an officer at the scene of the fire — 420 4 1/2 St. SW — on Sunday, Feb. 12, … Continue reading Updated: Oelwein man facing arson charge
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