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 Post AM Update (Aug. 28): Pleasant weather returns, local photo galleries updated

Chris Baldus

Good morning, it’s Monday, Aug. 28, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Tonight — Sunny, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Tonight — Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Tuesday — Sunny, with a high near 81. North wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. ••• COMMUNITY CALENDAR Tuesday, Aug. 29 N-P varsity volleyball, 7 p.m., home vs. Northwood-Kensett Wednesday, Aug. 30 Mini Barn Quilt Painting Workshop for adults, 5-6:30 p.m., at the Nashua Public … Continue reading N-P Post AM Update (Aug. 28): Pleasant weather returns, local photo galleries updated

Oelwein Post

Postville man charged in infant daughter’s death

Chris Baldus

News release from the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office After an 11-month investigation by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance from Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), State and county medical examiner’s office and the Fayette County Attorney’s Office, criminal charges were filed on Joshua Rueben Christen, 33, of Postville for child endangerment causing death, a Class B felony, of his 4-month-old daughter.  On Sept. 2, 2022, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office along with the Elgin Ambulance service responded to a residence on 245th Street North of Elgin for 4-month-old female unresponsive and not breathing. The child was transported to … Continue reading Postville man charged in infant daughter’s death

Nashua Post

N-P Post AM Update (Aug. 24): Heat forces sports to adjust

Chris Baldus

Good morning, it’s Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023. Today — Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 107. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Tonight — Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming northeast after midnight. A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 a.m. Friday — A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Northeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming northwest in … Continue reading N-P Post AM Update (Aug. 24): Heat forces sports to adjust

Charles City Post

CC AM Update (Aug. 24): Heat cancels meet

Chris Baldus

Good morning, it’s Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today — Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 106. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Tonight — Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. North wind 6 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight. Friday — A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. ••• Cross Country meet canceled A cross country meet being hosted by Charles City at Wildwood Golf … Continue reading CC AM Update (Aug. 24): Heat cancels meet

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Golf carts to be allowed on Charles City streets

Chris Baldus

Charles City’s new ordinance allowing golf carts to operate on city streets, will go into effect Friday, Aug. 25, according to the Police Department, which highlighted on social media some of the rules: Driver must be 18 years old. Carts cannot operate on any roadway where the speed limits is greater than 25 mph. Carts cannot operate on sidewalks, trails or off the roadway in parks. Carts must have a flag, SMV sign and driver-side mirror attached. Operation allowed only from sunset to sunrise. The full code section will be posted on the city’s website after it goes into effect … Continue reading Golf carts to be allowed on Charles City streets

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NASHUA AREA COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Chris Baldus

To add an event to this calendar, email details to editorbaldus@gmail.com or text 641-426-0740. Thursday, Aug. 24 Farmers Market, 4-6 p.m., Old Bradford Pioneer Village, 2729 Cheyenne Ave, Nashua N-P varsity football, 7 p.m., at Postville N-P varsity volleyball, 6:30 p.m., at Rockford ••• Friday, Aug. 25 ? ••• Saturday, Aug. 26 Water Over The Dam Days 2.0 5-6 p.m. — Waterhawks waterskiing show, Cedar Lake 5:30-7:30 p.m. — Pork Producers Meal, Upper Shelter, Cedar View Park 7-11 p.m. — Big Willie’s Beer Tent, Bandshell Shelter, Cedar View Park 7:30-11 p.m. — Wichita, Bandshell Shelter, Cedar View Park 9:30 p.m. … Continue reading NASHUA AREA COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Charles City Post

CHARLES CITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Chris Baldus

Thursday, Aug 24 • Cross Country, 5 p.m. invitational at Wildwood Golf Course, Charles City. Schools: Central Springs, Crestwood, Decorah, Denver, Dike-New Hartford, Hudson, Janesville, Jesup, New Hampton, North Fayette Valley, Riceville, Waterloo West and all those Waverly-Shell Rock • Volleyball, 5:30 p.m., at New Hampton, vs. Chickasaws and Denver Friday, Aug 25 • Football, 7: 30 p.m., at Oelwein Saturday, Aug. 26 Volleyball, 9 a.m. tournament at Charles City. Schools: Decorah, Hampton-Dumont-CAL, Iowa Falls-Alden, Mason City and Riceville Monday, Aug. 28 Volleyball 5 p.m., home vs. Central Elkader and Clayton Ridge Thursday, Aug. 31 Cross Country, 5 p.m. invitational … Continue reading CHARLES CITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Oelwein Post

Oelwein AM Update (Aug. 22)

Chris Baldus

Good morning, it’s Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023. Today — Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 107. South wind 9 to 13 mph. Tonight —Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind 10 to 13 mph. Wednesday — Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Heat index values as high as 110. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 18 mph. ••• VOLLEYBALL SEASON BEGINS TONIGHT, SCHOOL STARTS TOMORROW Oelwein volleyball travels to Cresco to open the season, while the new school year starts on Wednesday. Here is what … Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (Aug. 22)

Charles City Post

CC AM Update (Aug. 22): Comet volleyball ranked

Chris Baldus

Good morning, it’s Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today — Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 112. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph. Tuesday night — Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Wednesday — Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. Heat index values as high as 113. Breezy, with a west wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Source: National Weather Service ••• COMET VOLLEYBALL … Continue reading CC AM Update (Aug. 22): Comet volleyball ranked

Nashua Post

Nashua City Council to meet Monday

Chris Baldus

The Nashua City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21, in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Aside from financials and minutes, the consent agenda includes: Building permits for 45 Merrill St. and 705 Lexington A fireworks permit for 304 Sample St. In other action, the Council plans to: Set hearings regarding deeming a pet dog as a dangerous animal and action the city will take. Vote on a pay increase for an employee attaining a commercial drivers license. Vote on listing a dump truck for sale via an auction site. Approve the fiscal year 2022-23 Street Finance … Continue reading Nashua City Council to meet Monday

Nashua Post

N-P AM Update (Aug. 20): Still hot; N-P sports cards available

Chris Baldus

Good morning, it’s Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today — Sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 99. Northeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Tonight — Widespread haze between 10pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Monday — Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 98. Southeast wind 7 to 10 mph. ••• N-P sports card project One of the reasons I do the Nashua-Plainfield … Continue reading N-P AM Update (Aug. 20): Still hot; N-P sports cards available