N-P boys rout Rockford

NASHUA — Bo Harrington scored 27 points to lead Nashua-Plainfield to a 73-52 victory Thursday at home over Rockford. Marshawn Taylor was Rockford’s top scorer with 17. N-P led at the half, 39-22. Rockford played a tighter second half, but the Huskies still outscored the Warriors, 34-30. Aiden Lamborn added 13 points for N-P, followed by Devin Johnson (10), Matthew Malven (9), Joel Winters (8), Landon Foelske (4) and Jase Hansen (2). The Huskies improved to 2-1, while the Warriors fell to 0-4. UP NEXT: N-P’s next action will be at home Monday, Dec. 12, against St. Ansgar (2-1). Game … Continue reading N-P boys rout Rockford

N-P girls sprint past Rockford, 59-21

NASHUA — Kadence Huck scored 22 points to lead Nashua-Plainfield past Rockford, 59-21, Thursday night at home. The Huskies jumped out to a 22-4 lead in the first quarter on their way to a 51-9 halftime lead. Rockford’s top scorer was Avaree Jeffries with 6 points. Paige Franzen added 11 points for the Huskies, followed by Kendall Bailey-Pint (7), Jalynn Pratt (7), Myranda Webster (4), Ava Kirk (4), Josslynn Glaser (2) and Maci Malven (2). N-P had 17 steals, with Huck grabbing 5, Franzen 4, Webster 3, Josslynn Glaser 2, and Bailey-Pint, Pratt and Marleigh Lowe each with 1. The … Continue reading N-P girls sprint past Rockford, 59-21

Oelwein winter sports schedules

Thursday, Dec. 8 Friday, Dec. 9 Saturday, Dec. 10 Monday, Dec. 12 Tuesday, Dec. 13 Thursday, Dec. 15 Friday, Dec. 16 Saturday, Dec. 17 Monday, Dec. 19 Tuesday, Dec. 20 Thursday, Dec. 22 Thursday, Jan. 5 Friday, Jan. 6 Saturday, Jan. 7 Tuesday, Jan. 10 Thursday, Jan. 12 Girls basketball game, 7 p.m., home vs. Waterloo Christian 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, … Continue reading Oelwein winter sports schedules

Oelwein AM Update (Dec. 8): Snow, rain and ice overnight; elementary concert at 6 p.m.

Good morning. It’s Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, and there is a winter weather advisory in place for the region. WEATHER: After this morning’s fog lifts, today will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. East wind around 10 mph. Tonight, the low temperature will be around 29 with east winds gusting as high as 23 mph. Overnight, watch for snow and freezing rain starting before 4 a.m. New ice accumulation of around a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible. Friday, rain and snow will continue. The high temp will be around … Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (Dec. 8): Snow, rain and ice overnight; elementary concert at 6 p.m.

Nashua AM Update: Snow & ice tonight, N-P wrestling meet cancelled, Huskies basketball at home vs. Rockford still on

Good morning, it’s Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, and the National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory. WEATHER: After the morning fog lifts, today will be partly sunny with a high near 37 and a southeast wind of 6 to 10 mph, according to the NWS. Tonight expect snow possibly mixed with freezing rain and a steady temperature around 31. The snow could be heavy at times — 3 to 5 inches possible. East wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. On Friday, more … Continue reading Nashua AM Update: Snow & ice tonight, N-P wrestling meet cancelled, Huskies basketball at home vs. Rockford still on

Nashua AM Update (Dec. 7)

Good morning. It’s Pearl Harbor Day, Wednesday Dec. 7, 2023. Weather: Today: Areas of dense fog before 9 a.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 33. North wind 6 to 11 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. North wind 6 to 8 mph becoming east after midnight. Sports: In boys wrestling, N-P defeated AP-GC in a team dual 66-18 last night. Getting pins for the Huskies were Garrett Rinken (126), Kendrick Huck (132), Zachary Zwanziger (138,), Devon Blanchard (145), Jackson Carey (152), Eli Kalainoff (160), Tate White (182), and Aiden … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Dec. 7)

CC girls capture 4 weight class titles WSR girls wrestling tournament

WAVERLY — Charles City’s girls wrestling team traveled to the Go-Hawk Invite on Tuesday at Waverly-Shell Rock and brought home some medals.. Taking first in their weight classes were: Placing third were: Finishing fourth were: Tegan Cavanaugh took 6th at 115, finishing 3-2 with two pins and a decision. Morgan Maloy was 7th at 145, finishing 3-2 with three pins. Continue reading CC girls capture 4 weight class titles WSR girls wrestling tournament

Socioeconomic factor for IHSAA football classifications advances to membership vote

News Release from the IHSAA BOONE, Iowa – An amendment to the Iowa High School Athletic Association’s Articles of Incorporation to include a socioeconomic factor into football classifications has advanced to a vote of the membership to begin next week. A recommendation from the IHSAA’s classification committee last week to adopt a classification model similar to one currently used by the Minnesota State High School League – reducing 40 percent of a school’s free or reduced lunch count from their annual enrollment to determine their final classification number – was approved by the Board of Control on Monday. Classifications in … Continue reading Socioeconomic factor for IHSAA football classifications advances to membership vote

Oelwein AM Update (Dec. 6)

Good morning, it’s Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. Weather: There is a slight chance of snow between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. as today will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Northeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Tonight, skies will gradually clear and the low temp will be around 21 with light and variable wind. (Extended Forecast) Sports Wapsie Valley girls basketball won 42-34 in Janesville Monday night. The Warriors out scores the Wildcats 17-10 in the fourth quarter to seal the win. Basketball games tonight: Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (Dec. 6)

2 seriously hurt in head-on crash near Sumner

Two people were hospitalized this morning (Dec. 5) after the pickup they were in crashed head-on with a semitrailer just northeast of Sumner. At 10:11 a.m. the Fayette County dispatch took a 911 call of a two-vehicle accident on County Road V-68 between 170th and 165th Streets. A 2016 Chevrolet pickup had lost control on the icy roadway, crossed the center line and was hit head-on by a semitrailer traveling south, responding deputies and the Iowa State Patrol discovered, according to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. The two occupants in the pickup were transported by Sumner Emergency Medical Services to … Continue reading 2 seriously hurt in head-on crash near Sumner

Arlington man charged in sex abuse case

After a month-long investigation, charges have been filed against a 44-year-old Arlington man in Fayette County District Court. Hiema Griffith is charged with second-degree sex abuse, a Class B Felony. According to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, Griffith is accused of sexually abusing a minor female on several occasions over the last year. After the investigation was completed, an arrest warrant was issued on Griffith. He was arrested at a residence in Cedar Rapids by the Cedar Rapids Police Department. Griffith was then transported to the Fayette County Jail and held on a $25,000 bond. Fayette County Sheriff’s Office was … Continue reading Arlington man charged in sex abuse case

Stewart wins Grinch title

Diana Stewart worked for it. She accepted the Grinch title Friday night at Plaza Park, bringing the annual fundraiser for the Oelwein Kitchen Cabinet food pantry to an end. One dollar equaled one vote for one of five Grinch candidates. People cast votes by dropping off donations at locations affiliated with each candidate. Stewart’s was Oelwein Dollar Fresh. The other candidates were Missy Kane (Transco Railway Products), Sue Crandall (Oelwein Chamber and Area Development), Steve Milder (West Central School) and Jerry Bostian (Fareway Throughout the contest Stewart posted pictures of herself in Grinch garb at various locations in Oelwein. It … Continue reading Stewart wins Grinch title

N-P boys climb out of 14-point hole to win opener

Their season started out a bit rough, a 14-point deficit after one quarter kind of rough. Then, Nashua-Plainfield’s boys basketball team flipped the story, outscoring Northwood-Kensett cutting their lead to 8 at the half, 33-25. The Huskies went on win their season opener 60-57 Friday night on the road. Three Huskies scored in double figures. Freshman Matthew Malven led with 20 points. He was 6 for 12 on 3-pointers. Senior Bo Harrington scored 18 points and led the team in rebounds with 15 and steals with four. He sank four 3-pointers. Senior Joel Winter scored 12, including two 3-pointers, followed … Continue reading N-P boys climb out of 14-point hole to win opener

Comets win 2 golds, 1 silver at Donnybrook tournament

Charles City’s Destiny Kolheim and Lily Luft won gold and Liz Oleson took silver Friday night at an invitation only tournament in Coralville. Ten members of the Comets girls wrestling team competed in the Dan Gable Donnybrook held Thursday and Friday at Xtreme Arena. It featured at least 24 of the best girls wrestling teams in the Midwest, according to the Charles City Wrestling Facebook page. Charles City as a team had 26 wins, 16 losses and placed 9th. Kolheim won the 155 championship by an 8-6 decision over Grace Alagbo of Apple Valley, Minnesota. She was 4-0 in the … Continue reading Comets win 2 golds, 1 silver at Donnybrook tournament