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

Nashua AM Update: Cold settling in, wrestling tonight

Chris Baldus

Good morning, it’s Tuesday, Dec. 2022. FREEZE DEEPENING The National Weather Service forecast says today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 10. Wind chill values as low as -11. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph. Tonight, there will be increasing clouds, with a low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -12. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming east after midnight. (Extended Forecast) N-P WINS 1, LOSES 1 The Huskies basketball teams hosted North Butler last night with mixed results. The Bearcats won the varsity girls game 43-33. The N-P boys slipped past North Butler 56-52. … Continue reading Nashua AM Update: Cold settling in, wrestling tonight

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N-P splits hoops doubleheader with North Butler

Chris Baldus

It was by no means emphatic, but Corbin Lewis’s third-quarter dunk made a statement. North Butler was not going away. Nashua-Plainfield went into the half of Monday night’s home boys basketball game with a 27-24 lead. The Bearcats then opened the third quarter with a 6-0 run capped off with the dunk to give them a 30-27 lead. N-P’s Bo Harrington then nailed the first of his two 3 pointers to tie game at 30-30. The Huskies would not trail again. N-P went on to win 56-52 over its Top of Iowa Conference rival. The victory evened out the night … Continue reading N-P splits hoops doubleheader with North Butler

Nashua Post

N-P wins 2 duals at Battle of Waterloo

Chris Baldus

WATERLOO — The Nashua-Plainfield boys wrestling team went 2-2 in team duals with 26 pins at the Battle of Waterloo on Friday and Saturday at Young Arena. N-P defeated Independence, 41-31, and Wapsie Valley, 38-33. Crestwood defeated N-P, 39-34, as did West Delaware, 42-31 Dual Results Nashua-Plainfield 41, Independence 31126: Garret Rinken (N-P) over Elliot Hurley (Ind) (Fall 2:55)132: Keyten Jacobsen (Ind) over Jonathan O`Neill (N-P) (TF 17-0 5:19)138: Remy Ressler (Ind) over Devon Blanchard (N-P) (Fall 5:34)145: Kaden Kremer (Ind) over Kaden Wilken (N-P) (Dec 14-10)152: Jackson Carey (N-P) over Christopher Meyer (Ind) (Dec 7-1)160: Eli Kalainoff (N-P) over … Continue reading N-P wins 2 duals at Battle of Waterloo

Oelwein Post

Oelwein AM Update (Dec. 19): Hazardous weather ahead

Chris Baldus

Good morning, it’s Monday, Dec. 19, 2022. WEATHER Today, there is a 50% chance of snow, mainly after 3 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Otherwise, it will be cloudy, with a high near 25. Wind chill values from an east wind of 7-13 mph will be as low as -9. Tonight, there is an 80% chance of snow mainly before 3 a.m. Low around 9. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. A hazardous weather outlook from the NWS says: “Confidence is increasing for a powerful winter storm to impact the region with accumulating snow, … Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (Dec. 19): Hazardous weather ahead

Charles City Post

PHOTOS: Luft wins 100th as Charles City wrestlers compete at Battle of Waterloo

Chris Baldus

Lily Luft notched her 100th career win on Saturday as the Charles City girls wrestling team won one dual during the two-day Battle of Waterloo. The Comets defeated Dallas Center-Grimes 42-33. Luft had five wins on the day int he 135-pound weight class, all by pin. Elizabeth Oleson at 140 won four matches by fall. Leah Stewart at 190 won three matches by fall and one by decision in a tiebreaker. Katelyn Miller at 125 and Destiney Kolheim at 155 each had three pins. Tegan Cavanaugh at 115, Kylie Blunt at 130 and Ava Thompson at 235 each had two … Continue reading PHOTOS: Luft wins 100th as Charles City wrestlers compete at Battle of Waterloo

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Oelwein School Board to meet Monday, discuss Sacred Heart HVAC and more

Chris Baldus

When the Oelwein Community Schools Board of Directors meets at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, it will have the heating and cooling system at the Sacred House school gymnasium on the agenda. The board is scheduled to discuss and then choose an engineer/architect for the gymnasium heating, ventilation and air conditioning project. The district leases the gymnasium for $1 with the intent of upgrading it, which initially meant getting it competition ready, Superintendent Josh Ehn explained to the board at its November meeting. The district had so far invested $250,000 into the facility. A second phase of upgrades involves the … Continue reading Oelwein School Board to meet Monday, discuss Sacred Heart HVAC and more

Nashua Post

Nashua AM Update (Dec. 16): No school today

Chris Baldus

Good morning, it’s Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, and school has been called off in the Nashua-Plainfield district because of the weather. WEATHER Blowing snow, drifting and colder temps are in today’s National Weather Service forecast. For today, it says more snow is likely before noon. Otherwise it will be cloudy, with a high near 26, and breezy, with a west wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Tonight, there’s a slight chance of snow overnight. It will be loudy, with a low around 15, and breezy, with a west wind 14 to 17 mph, with … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Dec. 16): No school today

Charles City Post

PHOTOS & Results: CC Wrestling’s Pack the Gym Night

Chris Baldus

Young grapplers from the Chucktown Wrestling and Chickasaw Elite Wrestling Clubs went first at Pack the Gym night in Charles City on Thursday. The boys and girls wrestling team from Charles City and New Hampton High Schools followed with varsity duals. CWC VS. CEWC CCHS vs. NHHS duals Boys varsity: New Hampton/Turkey Valley 39, Charles City 33 Girls varsity: Charles City 54, New Hampton/Turkey Valley 9 Continue reading PHOTOS & Results: CC Wrestling’s Pack the Gym Night

Nashua Post

Nashua AM update (Dec.15): Snow possible all day, band concerts tonight

Chris Baldus

Good morning, it’s Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. WEATHER The National Weather Service forecast says we should expect up to 2 inches of snow accumulation today. The temperature will peak at about 34, but a southwest wind will blow 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Tonight, snow will continue, although less than an inch is expected. The low temp will be around 22. A west wind of around 15 mph will gust as high as 30 mph. On Friday, will be windy and cooler with a projected high near 28. There is a 50 percent chance … Continue reading Nashua AM update (Dec.15): Snow possible all day, band concerts tonight

Oelwein Post

Second of three people arrested in June drug raid sentenced to probation

Chris Baldus

Two people arrested in June when authorities raided a Wadena home and seized multiple pounds of illegal drugs have accepted plea deals and been placed on probation. Connie Marie Wilson, 60, pleaded guilty to possession of cannabidoil with intent to deliver (Class C felony), possession of marijuana with intent to deliver (Class D felony) and failure to affix a drug tax stamp (Class D felony) as part of an agreement with prosecution that included the dropping of six other charges. On Monday in Fayette County District Court, she was placed on two to five years of supervised probation. If she … Continue reading Second of three people arrested in June drug raid sentenced to probation

Nashua Post

Nashua Update (Dec. 14): Snow and rain on the way; Husky grapplers win in NFV

Chris Baldus

Good afternoon, here’s what’s happening in the Nashua area. WEATHER: Snow is in the forecast followed by significantly colder temperatures. Overnight tonight, there is a slight chance of rain between 2-3 a.m., then a chance of snow. Otherwise, the night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 28 with a calm wind. On Thursday, snow is likely in the morning, will possibly mix with rain between 1-4 p.m., and then turn back to snow after 4 p.m. The high temp will be around 34 with wind gusts as high as 22 mph. Thursday night, the chance of snow continues. … Continue reading Nashua Update (Dec. 14): Snow and rain on the way; Husky grapplers win in NFV

Oelwein Post

Two people facing charges after crash

Chris Baldus

A crash at about noon Sunday, Dec. 11, near Wadena led to citations against one of the drivers and a drug charge against a man in a trailing vehicle. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office reports that it was called to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Filmore Road and Cedar Road. A 2013 Chevy Equinox driven by Kanyia Garmon, 27, of Burlington, had pulled out from the stop sign into the path of a juvenile operating a 2005 Dodge Ram truck pulling a livestock trailer. Minor injuries were reported from the collision and both vehicles are believed to be … Continue reading Two people facing charges after crash

Oelwein Post

Upper Iowa Girls Basketball Standings, Scores and Schedules

Chris Baldus

Upper Iowa Conference Standings as of Dec. 12 Conference Season Turkey Valley 4-0 4-1 Central Elkader 2-0 4-0 West Central 2-0 3-0 North Fayette Valley 2-1 2-2 MFL MarMac 2-2 4-3 Clayton Ridge 2-2 3-2 South Winneshiek 1-3 1-5 Kee 0-3 0-4 Postville 0-4 0-6 Friday games Saturday games Monday’s games Tuesday’s games Thursday’s game Friday’s games Saturday Photo courtesy of West Central Community Schools Continue reading Upper Iowa Girls Basketball Standings, Scores and Schedules

Oelwein Post

NICL-East Girls Basketball Standings and Scores

Chris Baldus

Standings as of Sunday, Dec. 18 Conf. Season Sumner-Fredericksburg 3-0 5-2 Oelwein 1-0 4-2 Jesup 1-1 3-3 Wapsie Valley 0-2 3-5 Union 0-2 2-4 WEEK OF JAN. 15-22 Monday, Jan. 16, game West Delaware 64, Jesup 47 Friday, Jan. 20, games Dike-New Hartford 71, Jesup 29 Oelwein WEEK DEC. 18-25 Monday, Dec. 19 Wapsie Valley at Kee, Lansing Tripoli at Sumner-Fredericksburg Oelwein at Independence Jesup at South Hardin Tuesday, Dec. 20 games Hudson at Union, La Porte City Thursday, Dec. 22 Independence at Union, La Porte City DEC. 12-17 Friday Dec. 9, games Oelwein 44, Wapsie Valley 22: The Huskies … Continue reading NICL-East Girls Basketball Standings and Scores

Oelwein Post

Oelwein winter sports schedule

Chris Baldus

Tuesday, Dec. 20 Thursday, Dec. 22 Oelwein boys basketball, 7:30 p.m., home vs. Don Bosco Thursday, Jan. 5 Friday, Jan. 6 Saturday, Jan. 7 Tuesday, Jan. 10 Thursday, Jan. 12 Friday, Jan. 13 Saturday, Jan. 14 Tuesday, Jan. 17 Thursday, Jan. 19 Friday, Jan. 20 Saturday, Jan. 21 Tuesday, Jan. 24 Wednesday, Jan. 25 Thursday, Jan. 26 Friday, Jan. 27 Saturday, Jan 28 Tuesday, Jan 31 Thursday, Feb 2 Friday, Feb 3 Friday, Feb 10 Continue reading Oelwein winter sports schedule

Nashua Post

Nashua AM Update: Cloudy today, snow tomorrow, basketball tonight

Chris Baldus

Good morning, it’s Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. WEATHER: Today and tonight will be cloudy and breezy with a high near 36 and a low near 30. The southeast wind will gust up to 24 mph in the day, and 29 in the evening. Snow is likely on Tuesday, possibly mixed with rain after 11 a.m. A southeast wind of around 20 mph will gust as high as 46. (Extended Forecast) SPORTS: Continue reading Nashua AM Update: Cloudy today, snow tomorrow, basketball tonight

Nashua Post

N-P boys take 2nd at their home wrestling tournament

Chris Baldus

Nashua-Plainfield’s boys wrestling team came in second at its home tournament on Saturday. The Huskies finished with 226.5 team points in the 16-team field. Wilton was first with 235.5. Nashua-Plainfield individual results so far 106 — Jayden Rinken took first and scored 20 team points. He won by fall in the first two rounds. First over Maverick Grafke (BCLUW) and then Moe Hashi (Postville) at 1:54. He won by a 5-0 decision over Mason Shirk (Wilton) in the third round. 113 — Nic Brase placed second and scored 20 points. He received byes in the first and quarterfinal rounds. He … Continue reading N-P boys take 2nd at their home wrestling tournament

Nashua Post

Thursday high school scoreboard

Chris Baldus

Girls basketball Nashua-Plainfield 59, Rockford 21 The Huskies led 22-4 after the first quarter in their home gym Thursday on the way to evening their season record, 2-2. Rockford fell to 0-4. Saint Ansgar 52, Central Springs 44 Boys basketball Nashua-Plainfield 73, Rockford 52 N-P’s Bo Harrington led all scorers with 27 points. The Huskies are now 2-1. The Warriors are 0-4. Saint Ansgar 61, Central Springs 55 Girls wrestling Charles City 45, Crestwood 30 Charles City’s Destiny Kolheim (155), Morgan Maloy (145), Elizabeth Oleson (140), Kylie Blunt (135) and Tegan Cavanaugh (155) won by pins. Lily Luft (130) won … Continue reading Thursday high school scoreboard