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
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Huskies baseball wins 3rd straight

Chris Baldus

Nashua-Plainfield has reached double-digit wins for the season as they barrel toward a showdown with the conference leader. The Huskies (10-3) defeated Northwood-Kensett, 12-1 in five innings at Stan Burkle Field behind a seven strikeout performance by junior Tucker Franzen. He gave up two hits and 1 earned run. The Huskies jumped to a 7-0 lead in the 1st inning, scoring 2 more in the 3rd and 3 in the 4th. Huskies Bo Harrington and Landon Pratt were perfect at the plate, each going 3-for-3. Harrington batted in 3 runs, scored 2 and hit a triple. Pratt had 1 RBI, … Continue reading Huskies baseball wins 3rd straight

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Kalainoff homers twice in N-P’s win in Rockford

Chris Baldus

ROCKFORD — Eli Kalainoff wasted no time. In Monday’s first at bat, he planted a home run ball in the corn behind Rockford’s left field fence. An inning later, the freshman did it again, this time adding 2 runs to Nashua-Plainfield’s burgeoning box score. The Huskies went on to defeat the Warriors 18-0 in five innings as sophomore Dawson Glaser delivered an eight-strikeout performance in which he face only 16 batters, just one more than perfection. Offensively, Glaser and Kalainoff each had 4 runs batted in. Senior Bo Harrington and junior Tucker Franzen each drove in 2 runs. Seniors Landon … Continue reading Kalainoff homers twice in N-P’s win in Rockford

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State aims to civilly commit sex offender

Chris Baldus

The state hopes to extend the incarceration of a former Dunkerton man serving prison time after being convicted in 2018 of sex crimes in Howard and Chickasaw Counties. Taylor William Jurgensen, 23, was scheduled for release on May 19 from the Newton Correctional Facility. On May 16, Chickasaw County District Judge Alan Heavans ruled that there is probable cause to believe Jurgensen is a sexually violent predator. He was ordered held in a state facility capabled of evaluating him prior to trial. The non-jury trial to decide whether to civilly commit Jurgensen as a sexually violent predator is scheduled for … Continue reading State aims to civilly commit sex offender

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Top of Iowa Softball Standings & Scores (June 11)

Chris Baldus

Monday, June 5, Results ••• Tuesday, June 6, Results ••• Wednesday, June 7 ••• Thursday, June 8 ••• Friday, June 9 ••• Saturday, June 10 ••• GAMES THIS WEEK Monday, June 12 ••• Tuesday, June 13 ••• Wednesday June 14 ••• Thursday, June 15 ••• Friday, June 16 ••• Saturday, June 17 Continue reading Top of Iowa Softball Standings & Scores (June 11)

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N-P baseball snaps losing streak

Chris Baldus

SHEFFIELD — Nashua-Plainfield is back atop a wave. A baseball season comes in waves, head coach Levi Miller told his team Friday night after the Huskies defeated West Fork 17-0 in five innings. Those waves came crashing down onto the Huskies twice this week. Kee High on Tuesday pounded the Huskies 11-1. On Thursday, Don Bosco beat them 15-0. Those games were non-conference losses, however. Friday’s rout of the War Hawks (1-6, 2-9) puts the Huskies (7-1, 8-3) firmly in the race for the Top of Iowa-East title, just behind first-place Newman Catholic (7-0, 16-1). The Knights beat third-place Saint … Continue reading N-P baseball snaps losing streak

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Nashua AM Update (June 9)

Chris Baldus

Good morning, it’s Friday, June 9, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind around 6 mph. Saturday: A 60% chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. South wind 6 to 9 mph. ••• N-P swept on diamonds South Winneshiek’s softball team dispatched Nashua-Plainfield, 27-0, Thursday in Plainfield. In baseball up the road in Nashua, Don Bosco beat the Huskies 15-0. Tonight, both squads … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (June 9)

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Pair arrested on drug charges in West Union

Chris Baldus

Authorities arrested two people after allegedly finding cash and illegal drugs in a West Union apartment. According to a Fayette County Sheriff’s Office news release, at about 10:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 7, sheriff’s personnel, West Union Police and the Iowa State Patrol executed a search warrant at 116.5 S Vine St. Apt 4, West Union. During a search of the apartment, methamphetamine, marijuana, paraphernalia, and US currency were found and seized.  Misty June Marie Cook, 45 of West Union, and Nathan Daniel Slaughter, 38 of Postville, were both arrested on the Class D felony charges of third-offense possession of methamphetamine, … Continue reading Pair arrested on drug charges in West Union

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Vintage toy buyer accused of double theft

Chris Baldus

A Waterloo man accused of buying vintage toys using money stolen from the seller has been charged with a felony in Chickasaw County District Court. Elvis Puric, 34, is charged with second-degree theft, a Class D felony. According to the criminal complaint, Purvis went to a Fredericksburg address on Feb. 19 to buy vintage toys from another man. They made several transaction before the seller went to a back room to get a toy. The seller alleges in a written statement that this is when Puric opened the seller’s wallet and stole $1,825 and then used it to buy more … Continue reading Vintage toy buyer accused of double theft

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Fayette County Sheriff’s Report

Chris Baldus

  Armed standoff in Maynard ends peacefully On June 4, Fayette County Communications received a report of a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Palace Rd and Hwy 3. It was reported that a silver pickup struck fixtures along the roadway and fled the scene at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was later located at a residence in the city of Maynard. When deputies contacted the registered owner of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado —— he brandished a firearm while speaking with the deputies and refused to drop it, the deputies reported.During the hour long standoff that ensued, … Continue reading Fayette County Sheriff’s Report

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Nashua AM Update (June 6)

Chris Baldus

Good morning, it’s Tuesday, June 6, 2023, the 79th anniversary of D-Day. On this date in 1944 during World War II, American, British and Canadian soldiers stormed Omaha Beach, beginning liberation of Normandy, France, from Nazi forces. WEATHER FORECAST Today: A 50% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. The haze from the wildfire smoke over the last couple of days will be on its way out and may linger for some into the afternoon. Tonight: A 40% chance … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (June 6)

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PHOTOS: Tractor pull benefits Nashua causes

Chris Baldus

A tractor pull held Saturday, June 3, at the Big 4 Fairgrounds raised funds for Nashua causes. Handwritten signs around the grandstand announced that all donations would go to “Help Save The Cabin,” the Nashua Fireman Foundation, the Gateway to Northern Iowa Welcome Center, the Children’s Cancer Connection and the Big 4 Fair. Click this link to see more photos from the tractor pull. Continue reading PHOTOS: Tractor pull benefits Nashua causes