Comets boys advance to 2nd round of playoffs

(Note: The photo of Kayden Kasemeier (12) accompanying this article is a file photo from the Feb. 7 Comets win over Waukon) The Comets are two wins away from the State Boys Basketball Tournament. Charles City (16-5) defeated Independence (8-14) at home on Monday in a Class 3A Substate 4 first round game, 71-33. Round 2 is coming up Thursday, Feb. 23, again in the Charles City Middle School gymnasium. The Comets will tip off against Mount Vernon (15-7) at 7 p.m. The winner will play either Marion (17-5) or Decorah (14-7) on Monday, Feb. 27, in the state qualifying … Continue reading Comets boys advance to 2nd round of playoffs

Nashua AM Update: Windy day ahead, wrestlers win, Christmas in Nashua on Saturday

Good morning. It’s Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. Here is what’s news in the Nashua area. • Warmer temps come with strong winds Today will be partly sunny and breezy with a high temp near 48, according to the National Weather Service. A south wind 14 to 21 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Tonight temperatures will drop to around 10, with wind chill values as low as -7. chance of flurries between 8pm and midnight. Northwest winds of 13 to 18 mph will increase to 26 to 31 mph, gusting as high … Continue reading Nashua AM Update: Windy day ahead, wrestlers win, Christmas in Nashua on Saturday

Nashua AM update (Nov. 15): Around an inch of snow today

Good morning. It’s Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, and here’s what’s happening in the Nashua area. • WEATHER — We are expected to get around an inch of snow today, according to the National Weather Service forecast. Today’s high will be near 33 with a southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Be aware of slick roads. Tonight, there is a 90% chance of more snow, mainly before 11 p.m., with a low around 26. The calm wind will be northwest around 6 mph after midnight. Overall, we could get around two inches of snow. (Extended Forecast) Continue reading Nashua AM update (Nov. 15): Around an inch of snow today

Oelwein to host cross country state qualifying meet

Oelwein, Monticello, Orange City, Pella, and Shenandoah are host sites this year for the Class 2A boys and girls cross country IHSAA and IGHSAU state qualifying meets, which all will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20. These teams will compete at Hickory Grove Golf Course in Oelwein: Anamosa, Aplington-Parkersburg, Clarion-Goldfield-Dows, Crestwood, Denver, Dike-New Hartford, Eagle Grove, Garner-Hayfield-Ventura, New Hampton, North Fayette Valley, Oelwein, Osage, Roland-Story, Starmont and Williamsburg. In Monticello: Beckman Catholic, (Dyersville), Camanche, Columbus Catholic, Waterloo, Jesup, Louisa-Muscatine, Mediapolis, Monticello, Northeast Springville/Central City (Girls), Sumner-Fredericksburg, Tipton, Waukon, West Liberty and Wilton. In Pella: Albia, Cardinal, Eldon, … Continue reading Oelwein to host cross country state qualifying meet

N-P football keeps streaks alive with 20-6 win at BCLUW Homecoming

HUSKIES LIFT SEASON RECORD TO 4-1 Nashua-Plainfield’s offense was really good at keep-away Friday night in Conrad. The Huskies rushed 58 times for 364 yards — both season highs — keeping the ball out of the hands of the BCLUW offense. And when the Comets had the ball, N-P took it right back, twice with interceptions. The 20-6 victory at BCLUW’s Homecoming lifted N-P to 4-1, keeping a couple of winning streaks alive. The Huskies have won three straight games and have beaten BCLUW three consecutive times. The Huskies won 38-6 in 2021 and 7-0 in 2008, according to Varsity … Continue reading N-P football keeps streaks alive with 20-6 win at BCLUW Homecoming

Nashua morning update (Sept. 22):

Good morning. Welcome to Thursday, Sept. 22. Here’s some local news to start your day. 1. WEATHER — The National Weather Service says today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 63. North wind 5 to 11 mph. Tonight will be partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Light and variable wind becoming east around 6 mph after midnight. 2. SPORTS — Nashua-Plainfield’s Kadence Huck remains No. 8 for Class 1A girls in the individual rankings released Tuesday by Iowa High School Track and Field + Cross Country. Click here to see the full individual rankings. The N-P varsity … Continue reading Nashua morning update (Sept. 22):

Nashua morning update (Sept. 21): N-P volleyball defeats Bearcats

1. SPORTS – HUSKIES VOLLEYBALL WINS 2 IN A ROW —The Nashua-Plainfield volleyball team sweated out a 3-1 match victory Tuesday night at home. The Huskies have a two-game win streak. Click here to see more photos from the match. – 2. MUCH COOLER TODAY — The National Weather Service forecast for today says it will be Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Breezy, with a northwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. North wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 … Continue reading Nashua morning update (Sept. 21): N-P volleyball defeats Bearcats

PHOTOS: N-P volleyball beats North Butler

The man with a towel made complete sense. After a day of temperatures in the 90’s, the Nashua-Plainfield gymnasium was still toasty when North Butler’s volleyball team came to town on Tuesday. Doors were open and big fans were set up to to cool things down. Everyone was soaked, but at least one spectator high in the N-P bleachers came prepared with a hand towel to dry his face. Sweat in the eyes would have distracted from the match playing out in front of him. The Huskies went on to win 3-1, but the sets were tight. The Bearcats won … Continue reading PHOTOS: N-P volleyball beats North Butler

Huskies win Homecoming, 32-12

Junior Titus Evans and sophomore Aiden Gelner combined for 218 of Nashua-Plainfield’s 253 rushing yards Friday night as the Huskies pounded out a 32-12 Homecoming victory over North Tama. Evans ran for 85 yards and two touchdowns. Gelner had 133 yards and two touchdowns, including the longest of the day for N-P of 41 yards. He also scored a 2-point conversion. Huskies senior quarterback Bo Harrington found some success in the air by completing five passes for 101 yards and one touchdown, which was a 23-yard reception by senior Joel Winters. Harrington was also intercepted twice. Click here for full … Continue reading Huskies win Homecoming, 32-12

Nashua Community Events

Saturday, Aug. 7 Pho Wheels & Sushi at Posh & Prairie, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 8 C&W Rustic Hollow Shelter annual open house, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 9 Tuesday, Aug. 10 Wednesday, Aug. 11 Thursday, Aug. 12 Farmer’s market, 4-6 p.m., Old Bradford Museum Friday, Aug. 13 Annual Rendezvous at the Old Bradford Museum Saturday, Aug. 14 Annual Rendezvous at the Old Bradford Museum Sunday, Aug. 15 Annual Rendezvous at the Old Bradford Museum Monday, Aug. 16 Tuesday, Aug. 17 Wednesday, Aug. 18 Thursday, Aug. 19 Farmer’s market, 4-6 p.m., Old Bradford Museum Friday, … Continue reading Nashua Community Events

Nashua’s 2021 Water Over the Dam Days is here June 25-27

NASHUA — The 2021 Water Over the Dam Days is scheduled for June 25-27. All events will take place at Cedar View Park unless otherwise noted. In case of rain activities will be held as follows: Friday – Band, and Beer Tent will be held at the Fair Grounds.Saturday – Bank, and Beer Tent will be held at the Fair Grounds. The theme is “The Goode Ole Days.” Calendar of Events Friday, June 25 9 a.m. 4-Person Best Shot Golf Tournament at Nashua Town & Country Club. Call (641) 435-4466 to register, $25 per person Kids NightEvents to be held … Continue reading Nashua’s 2021 Water Over the Dam Days is here June 25-27

Nashua-Plainfield football begins play Aug. 28 on the road

2020 NASHUA-PLAINFIELD FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Week 1 Aug. 28 – 7 p.m. at Central Springs (Nora Springs) Week 2 Sept. 4 – 7 p.m. at Postville Week 3 Sept. 11 – 7 p.m. vs. Saint Ansgar at home Week 4 Sept. 18 – 7 p.m. at Lake Mills Week 5 Sept. 25 – 7 p.m. at West Fork Week 6 Oct. 2 – 7 p.m. vs. North Butler (Homecoming) Week 7 Oct. 9 – 7 p.m. vs. Newman Catholic (Senior Night) COACHING STAFF Head coach Andrew Christensen Assistant coaches Jason Fisher, Nick Henningsen, Chase Sudol, and Taylor Wedeking 2020 ROSTER 3 … Continue reading Nashua-Plainfield football begins play Aug. 28 on the road

COVID-19 update: 11,671 positive cases, 252 deaths in Iowa

UPDATE, May 9, 2020 — Iowa’s COVID-19 death toll rose to 252 as of Friday. The total number of Iowans testing positive for the illness now at 11,671, with 5,011 confirmed recoveries, according to the Iowa Department of Public Health A total 71,475 Iowans have been tested. Iowa’s population is roughly 3.155 million. Test Iowa sites are now open in Des Moines, Waterloo, Sioux City, Cedar Rapids, Denison and Davenport. The nearest site, Waterloo, will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, May 11, to Friday, May 15. The Test Iowa process begins with individuals answering questions in … Continue reading COVID-19 update: 11,671 positive cases, 252 deaths in Iowa

11 things to know about reopening of Floyd, Chickasaw, Butler, Cerro Gordo and Mitchell counties

Diners will be able to sit down in restaurants in 77 of Iowa’s 99 counties starting Friday, according to Gov. Kim Reynolds’ latest proclamation regarding restrictions put on Iowans to slow the spread of the COVID-19 illness, Her proclamation also allows the reopening of fitness centers, malls, libraries, race tracks and stores that had been ordered closed as long as they operated at only 50 percent capacity and adhere to the Iowa Department of Public Health’s social distancing and hygiene guidelines. Floyd, Chickasaw, Cerro Gordo, Mitchell and Butler Counties are among the 77 counties that will have restrictions lifted. The … Continue reading 11 things to know about reopening of Floyd, Chickasaw, Butler, Cerro Gordo and Mitchell counties

Number of COVID-19 cases in Iowa rises to 8,641

STATE NEWS RELEASE, Saturday, May 2, 2020 DES MOINES – Today, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 757 additional positive cases for a total of 8,641 positive cases. There have been an additional 3,377 negative tests for a total of 41,085 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs. 87 percent of new positive cases today are in the 22 counties where restrictions remain in place. 493 of the new 757 positive cases are from Black Hawk, Dallas, Polk and Woodbury counties. As Governor Reynolds mentioned in … Continue reading Number of COVID-19 cases in Iowa rises to 8,641

Still no confirmed COVID-19 cases in Floyd County; 3 in Chickasaw

Floyd County has no confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of Monday, April 20, but only 91 people have been testes, according to the Iowa Department of Public Health. Statewide, 3,159 cases have been confirmed with 1,235 confirmed recoveries, while 79 people have died. A total 25, 820 people have been tested. Chickasaw County has three confirmed cases after 94 tests. Cerro Gordo County has 14 confirmed cases with 12 recoveries after 638 tests. Mitchell County has two confirmed cases, both recovered, on 91 tests. Butler County has one confirmed case after 70 tests. Linn County leads the state with 409 … Continue reading Still no confirmed COVID-19 cases in Floyd County; 3 in Chickasaw

Iowa Covid-19 case total rises to 3,159

Iowa Governor’s Office news release — Mon, 04/20/2020 – 16:50 DES MOINES – Today, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 257 additional positive cases for a total of 3,159 positive cases. There have been an additional 1,013 negative tests for a total of 22,661 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs. Of these new cases, 27 can be attributed to Tyson employees and 19 to National Beef employees. According to IDPH, an additional 4 deaths were also reported, 214 are currently hospitalized, and 1,235 Iowans have … Continue reading Iowa Covid-19 case total rises to 3,159

Iowa COVID-19 case total rises to 2,141; death toll at 60

SOURCE: Iowa Dept. of Public Health/Thursday, April 16, 2020 The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 146 additional positive cases for a total of 2,141 positive cases. There have been additional 660 negative tests for a total of 18,543 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs. According to IDPH, an additional 7 deaths were also reported. The total is now 60 deaths. There are 175 Iowans currently hospitalized, and 987 Iowans have recovered. The additional 7 deaths were reported in the following counties: Allamakee County, 1 older … Continue reading Iowa COVID-19 case total rises to 2,141; death toll at 60