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Nashua AM Update (June 2)

Chris Baldus

Good morning, it’s Friday, June 2, 2023. Happy National Donut Day! WEATHER FORECAST Today: A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Tonight: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind around 6 mph. Saturday: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. East wind 6 to 9 mph. ••• COMMUNITY CALENDAR Friday, June 2 N-P Varsity Sports Saturday, June … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (June 2)

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Nashua daily update (May 30): Drowning in NH; rain possible this week

Chris Baldus

Hello, it’s Tuesday, May 30, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 16 mph. Tonight: A 30% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms before 10 p.m., then isolated showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 6 to 10 mph. Wednesday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 6 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Cresco man drowns in New Hampton Authorities recovered the body of Alvaro Valdivia Barranco, 52, of Cresco, on Monday from … Continue reading Nashua daily update (May 30): Drowning in NH; rain possible this week

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CC AM Update (May 24): CC softball wins, baseball falls

Chris Baldus

Good morning, it’s Wednesday, May 24, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today; Sunny, with a high near 81. Light east wind increasing to 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Tonight; Mostly clear, with a low around 49. East wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 72. East wind around 15 mph. ••• CCHS SPORTS Comet softball defeats Indee, 2-1 Averi Wohlers scored both of Charles City’s runs Tuesday as the Comets beat Independence, 2-1, at home. Emerson Bohlen and Lauren Staudt drove in the runs. Keely Anderegg recorded the win … Continue reading CC AM Update (May 24): CC softball wins, baseball falls

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Fayette County Sheriff’s Report (May 17-18): Warrant arrests

Chris Baldus

FAYETTE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE NEWS RELEASES Fort Dodge man arrested on three warrants At about 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office arrested Brandon S. Thibadeau, 29, of Fort Dodge, on three warrants out of Fayette County. The first included the charges of second-degree burglary, second-degree criminal mischief and two counts of second-degree theft, with bond set at $25,000 cash or surety. The second was for driving while suspended, denied, cancelled or revoked. Bond was set at $300 cash or surety. The third was for fifth-degree theft and bond was set $300 at cash or surety. Thibadeau … Continue reading Fayette County Sheriff’s Report (May 17-18): Warrant arrests

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Comets boys advance to 2nd round of playoffs

Chris Baldus

(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

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

Chris Baldus

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

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

Chris Baldus

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

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Oelwein to host cross country state qualifying meet

Chris Baldus

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

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

Chris Baldus

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

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Nashua morning update (Sept. 22):

Chris Baldus

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):

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

Chris Baldus

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

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PHOTOS: N-P volleyball beats North Butler

Chris Baldus

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

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Huskies win Homecoming, 32-12

Chris Baldus

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

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Nashua Community Events

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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

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

Chris Baldus

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

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

Chris Baldus

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

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

Chris Baldus

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