Author: Chris Baldus

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
Nashua Post

N-P boys take 2nd at Hudson Wrestling Invite

Chris Baldus

Nashua-Plainfield placed second as a team at the Hudson Wrestling Invitational that wrapped up Saturday. Don Bosco took first with 232 team points, followed by N-P with 202.5, according to Track Wrestling. Four Huskies made it to their weight class championship matches, with two winning. Nic Brase took first at 113 by defeating Don Bosco’s Cole Frost in an 8-3 decision. Garret Rinken won the 126 title by pinning North Fayette Valley’s Tate Germann at 1:16. Kaden Wilken at 138 and Aiden Sullivan at 195 each placed second. Third-place finishers for the Huskies were Titus Evans (170), Kendrick Huck (132), … Continue reading N-P boys take 2nd at Hudson Wrestling Invite

Charles City Post

NEIC boys basketball standings, scores and shedules

Chris Baldus

Conference Season W-L W-L Waverly-Shell Rock 6-0 8-3 Charles City 4-1 8-3 Decorah 3-3 7-5 Crestwood 2-3 9-3 New Hampton 2-4 4-7 Waukon 0-6 1-11 Monday, Jan. 16, game Clarksville at Crestwood Tuesday, Jan. 17, games Waukon vs. Prairie Du Chien West Delaware at Waverly-Shell Rock New Hampton at Columbus Catholic Charles City at Crestwood WEEK OF JAN. 8-14 Monday, Jan. 9, games Charles City 64, Mason City 51: A trio of Comets scored in double-digits in this home victory over Mason City. Junior Kam Mestas led all scorers with 17 points. Senior Chase Low and Junior Jack Hanson scored … Continue reading NEIC boys basketball standings, scores and shedules

Oelwein Post

SUV crosses centerline, causes crash outside Fairbank

Chris Baldus

The collision of an SUV and a pickup northeast of Fairbank seriously injured their occupants on Sunday. At 10:42 a.m., Jan. 15, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a two-vehicle accident on Y Ave. south of 40th Street.  A 2016 Chevy Equinox operated by Isaac Buzynksi, 21, of Fairbank crossed the center line and collided with a 2000 Chevy S10 pickup operated by Eric Sterba, 50, of Sumner, says a news release from the Sheriff’s Office. Occupants were treated for possible severe injuries and both vehicles were totaled, it says. Buzynski was cited for driving in improper … Continue reading SUV crosses centerline, causes crash outside Fairbank

Nashua Post

Nashua AM Update (Jan. 13): Warm up on its way; Harrington passes milestone

Chris Baldus

Good morning, it’s Friday, Jan. 13. WEATHER This chilly Friday will give way to a warmer Saturday, according to the National Weather Service forecast. Today and tonight will me mostly cloudy, with a high near 24 and a low around 13. The daytime northwest wind of 5 to 8 mph will become south after midnight Saturday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 36. A south wind of 9 to 15 mph will gust as high as 24 mph. Sunday’s high will be around 40. SPORTS Harrington scores 1,000th career point in home victory Bo Harrington’s 36-point performance in … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Jan. 13): Warm up on its way; Harrington passes milestone

Oelwein Post

Fayette County inmate charged with attempted murder of jail staffer

Chris Baldus

An inmate is facing an attempted murder charge after allegedly assaulting a correctional officer at the Fayette County Jail this week, causing serious injuries. Jeannie Marie Murphy, 48, made an initial court appearance on Tuesday, Jan. 10. She was charged with attempted murder (Class B felony) and assault on persons in certain occupations using or displaying a dangerous weapon (Class D felony). Her bail was set at $25,000 cash or surety. At about 4:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 9, a detention officer attempting to check whether Murphy damaged the fire sprinkler in her jail cell tried to move her to another … Continue reading Fayette County inmate charged with attempted murder of jail staffer

Nashua Post

N-P School Board asking voters to OK financing plan for sports complex

Chris Baldus

The Nashua-Plainfield school district plans to finance construction of a baseball and softball complex in Plainfield one of two ways, neither of which affects property taxes. The Board of Education at its regular meeting on Monday approved resolutions to make either possible. Regardless of the way the debt is incurred, the district will use sales tax revenue from the state to pay it off. The statewide 1 cent local option sales tax, which voters reauthorized in the fall — called Secure an Advanced Education or SAVE funding — is designated for school facilities. The Board’s preferred financing option requires getting … Continue reading N-P School Board asking voters to OK financing plan for sports complex

Nashua Post

Nashua AM Update (Jan. 11)

Chris Baldus

Good morning, it’s Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. WEATHER Today will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Light north wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Tonight, watch for patchy fog before 8 p.m. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 23. North wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Thursday will be mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 23 by 5 p.m. Blustery, with a northwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. EAT SOUP, SUPPORT AFTER-PROM Mark your calendars, a soup supper fundraiser … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Jan. 11)

Nashua Post

N-P boys rocket past Rockford

Chris Baldus

ROCKFORD — The countdown stands at 16. Nashua-Plainfield’s Bo Harrington led all scorers Tuesday night in Rockford with 19 points as the Huskies won 65-29. Nic Goven led Rockford with 15 points. While Harrington’s performance helped the Huskies collect their sixth conference win of the season, it also put him within 16 of scoring his 1,000th career point. He will have two more chances to reach that milestone this week. N-P will host Postville at 7:45 p.m. on Thursday and Northwood-Kensett at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Overall, eight players including Harrington scored for the Huskies on Tuesday. Matthew Malven dropped … Continue reading N-P boys rocket past Rockford

Nashua Post

N-P girls win in Rockford

Chris Baldus

ROCKFORD — Nine Huskies contributed points in Nashua-Plainfield’s girls basketball win Tuesday night in Rockford. N-P’s Kadence Huck led all scorers with 11 points in the 53-14 victory. Myranda Webster and Paige Franzen each scored 8 points followed by Kendall Bailey-Pint (7), Ava Kirk (6), Bailey Fisher (6), Jalynn Pratt (3) and Marleigh Lowe and Elayna O’Neill with 2 apiece. Continue reading N-P girls win in Rockford

Oelwein Post

West Central winter sports calendar

Chris Baldus

Thursday, Jan.12 West Central girls basketball, 6:15 p.m., home vs. Starmont Friday, Jan. 13 West Central girls and boys basketball, 6:15 p.m., at Postville (Listen online at The Blue Devilcast with Dan Stasi, click here.) Tuesday, Jan. 17 West Central girls and boys basketball, 6:15 p.m., home vs. Central Elkader Thursday, Jan. 19 West Central girls and boys basketball, 5:30 p.m., at East Buchanan Friday, Jan. 20 West Central girls and boys basketball, 6:15 p.m., at South Winneshiek Tuesday, Jan. 24 West Central girls and boys basketball, 6:15 p.m., at Turkey Valley. (Listen online at The Blue Devilcast with Dan … Continue reading West Central winter sports calendar

Charles City Post

Northeast Iowa Conference Scores (Jan. 9)

Chris Baldus

BOYS BASKETBALL As of Monday, Jan. 9 Conference Season School W-L W-L Waverly-Shell Rock 5-0 6-3 Charles City 2-1 7-3 Decorah 3-2 6-4 New Hampton 2-3 4-5 Crestwood 1-3 7-3 Waukon 0-4 1-8 Monday, Jan. 9 games Charles City 64, Mason City 51 Decorah 64, MFL MarMac 50 Waverly-She’ll Rock 88, Waukon 41 New Hampton 62, Kee 58 GIRLS BASKETBALL As of Jan. 9 Conference Season School W-L W-L Decorah 5-0 11-2 Waverly-Shell Rock 4-1 7-3 Waukon 3-2 6-5 New Hampton 2-3 5-6 Crestwood 0-4 4-6 Charles City 0-4 0-10 Monday, Jan. 9 Games Waverly-Shell Rock 63, Waukon 47 Iowa … Continue reading Northeast Iowa Conference Scores (Jan. 9)

Nashua Post

Nashua morning update ( Jan. 10)

Chris Baldus

Good morning, it’s Tuesday, Jan. 10. WEATHER Today, expect patchy fog beneath mostly cloudy skies with a high near 29. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon. Patchy fog will continue to linger as will the clouds. The low temp will be around 24. Southeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Wednesday will be partly sunny, with a high near 35. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. (Extended Forecast) SPORTS Tonight’s games: Continue reading Nashua morning update ( Jan. 10)

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CC schools administration ‘no longer in support’ of cutting 2 music teachers

Chris Baldus

Dropping two music teachers appears to be off the table as the Charles City school district looks for around $700,000 in budget cuts for the 2023-24 school year. “After extensive communication with the public, Board members and staff, the senior leadership team is no longer in support of the reduction of two music teachers and will request this option be removed from the agenda on Jan. 23,” Superintendent Dr. Anne Lindquist said Monday at the Board of Education meeting. “The team is prepared to further discuss this topic at the board work session scheduled for Jan. 17.” The Board will … Continue reading CC schools administration ‘no longer in support’ of cutting 2 music teachers

Oelwein Post

Oelwein Update (Jan. 9): City Council to meet tonight, talk wellness and rec budgets as well as parking signage

Chris Baldus

Good afternoon, it’s Monday, Jan. 9, 2023 WEATHER Today will be increasingly cloudy with a high near 36. South wind 7 to 13 mph. Tonight, it will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind 9 to 13 mph becoming west after midnight. (Extended forecast) SPORTS Bowling — The Sumner-Fredericksburg boys bowling team defeated Oelwein on Friday, 2594-2369. The S-F girls beat Oelwein 1850-1059. NEWS City Council to discuss parking lots — Do you know where all the free parking is downtown Oelwein . City administration is going to present a plan tonight to make sure people know … Continue reading Oelwein Update (Jan. 9): City Council to meet tonight, talk wellness and rec budgets as well as parking signage

Charles City Post

Charles City AM Update (Jan. 9): CC School Board meets tonight, enrollment drops, WSR agreement on agenda

Chris Baldus

Good morning, it’s Monday, Jan. 9, 2023 WEATHER Today, watch for areas of fog between 8-11 a.m. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 37. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Tonight, mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northwest after midnight. (Extended Forecast) NEWS School Board meeting tonight; report shows enrollment drop The Charles City Board of Education will meet at 6:15 p.m. tonight in the high school library. A monthly enrollment report is on the agenda that shows a drop from 1,516 students on … Continue reading Charles City AM Update (Jan. 9): CC School Board meets tonight, enrollment drops, WSR agreement on agenda