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Gov. Reynolds recommends Iowa schools close for four weeks

Chris Baldus

News Release DES MOINES – Upon discovery of the existence of substantial community spread of COVID-19 in the state, Gov. Reynolds is recommending that Iowa schools close for four weeks.  “Based on new information today from the Iowa Department of Public Health, now is the time to move to the next level of response,” Gov. Reynolds stated. “I am now recommending that all Iowa schools close for a period of four weeks to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.” Gov. Reynolds released the following video statement, it can be viewed here.  Gov. Reynolds is making this recommendation in consultation with … Continue reading Gov. Reynolds recommends Iowa schools close for four weeks

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Aug. 28 Fall Field Day to Focus on Price Risk Management

Chris Baldus

News Release NASHUA – The Annual Fall Field Day at the ISU Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm will run from 1:00 to 4:20PM on Wednesday, August 28. Steve Johnson, Farm Management Specialist, will kick-off the program in the Borlaug Learning Center, and will cover “Crop Price Risk & Cash Flow Management”. He is followed by Prashant Jha, Weed Specialist, with a discussion of the “ISU weed science research and extension program: 2019 and beyond”. Then the program heads to the field with the on-farm wagon tour featuring Antonio Mallarino, Soil Fertility Specialist, and Erin Hodgson, Entomologist. Antonio will explain “How results from long-term PK rate studies influence soil tests and interpretations”. Whereas Erin will discuss “Concerns with corn and soybean insect pest resistance to insecticides … Continue reading Aug. 28 Fall Field Day to Focus on Price Risk Management

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Sunday Weather: Storm cancels softball finales

Chris Baldus

UPDATE: With dark clouds closing in and the wind picking up around 4 p.m. Sunday the Charles City Youth Softball League cancelled the final two games of its tournament on Sunday. According to the National Weather Service, the temperature in Charles City dropped from 90 degrees at 3:55 p.m. to 68 at 4:55 p.m. PREVIOUS REPORT: A line of strong to severe storms will continue southeastward through 5 p.m., with the strongest storms capable of damaging 60 mph wind gusts. Also expect heavy rainfall and possibly some hail. Keep up to date on the weather through this afternoon and be … Continue reading Sunday Weather: Storm cancels softball finales

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Nashua’s Water Over The Dam Days schedule, June 27-30, 2019

Chris Baldus

All events will take place at Cedar View Park, right on the lake, unless otherwise noted. Events are subject to change! In case of rain activities will be held as follows: Thursday – Activities and games will be held at the Fair Grounds Friday – The fundraiser meal, band, and beer tent will be moved to the Fair Grounds. Thursday, June 27 Join us on Main Street 5- 7:30 p.m. ~ Family Games and Activities 5 p.m. ~ Pedal Tractor Pull 5-7 p.m. ~ Meal on Main (Eager Beavers 4H) 6 p.m. ~ Prince/Princess Contest **Registration deadline is June 21st no exceptions.      Ages … Continue reading Nashua’s Water Over The Dam Days schedule, June 27-30, 2019

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Wednesday June 26 Field Day to Highlight Ag Weather Forecast and Commercial Hemp Production

Chris Baldus

 ISU EXTENSION NEWS RELEASE NASHUA – The Annual Spring Field Day at the ISU Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm will run from 1:00 to 4:10 PM. Dennis Todey, Director of the Midwest Climate Hub, will kick-off the program in the Borlaug Learning Center, by providing his insights on crop weather for the 2019 growing season. Angie Rieck-Hinz, Extension agronomist, follows with a discussion of the likelihood of hemp production in Iowa for 2020, including development of regulations, current production practices, and economic information from other states. The on-farm wagon tour will feature Stephan Gailans, Research and Field Crops Director with … Continue reading Wednesday June 26 Field Day to Highlight Ag Weather Forecast and Commercial Hemp Production

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Nashua-area weather forecast for May 24

Chris Baldus

National Weather Service forecast for Nashua, Iowa, area for Friday, May 24: Today Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 75. Breezy, with a southeast wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Tonight A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. … Continue reading Nashua-area weather forecast for May 24

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Weather: Rain tonight, cloudy Wednesday

Chris Baldus

National Weather Service forecast  Tonight (April 30) — Periods of showers. Low around 42. Breezy, with a northeast wind 11 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Wednesday (May 1) — Scattered showers before 7 a.m. Cloudy, with a high near 54. North wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Wednesday Night (May 2) — Scattered showers, mainly after 10 p.m. Cloudy, with a low around 44. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an … Continue reading Weather: Rain tonight, cloudy Wednesday

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State Senators Propose Disaster Relief and Recovery Plan in response to 2019 Flood

Chris Baldus

Iowa Senate News Release Des Moines – Senator Rob Hogg (D-Cedar Rapids) and Senator Jackie Smith (D-Sioux City) today proposed a $50 million disaster relief and recovery plan to help Iowans following the Flood of 2019. “After our tour of flood damage last Friday in Fremont, Mills, Pottawattamie, and Woodbury Counties, we feel compelled to ask Governor Reynolds and the Republican majority in the Legislature to provide more assistance to help the farmers, businesses, workers, and communities suffering from the Flood of 2019,” said Hogg, who chaired the Senate Rebuild Iowa Committee after the Flood of 2008. “Based on our … Continue reading State Senators Propose Disaster Relief and Recovery Plan in response to 2019 Flood

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China trade war, water quality research are topics at March 5 event at ISU Northeast Research Farm

Chris Baldus

News Release NASHUA – Wendong Zhang, Extension Ag Economist, Brian Dougherty, Ag Engineering Field Specialist, and Natasha Hoover, Research Associate from the ISU water quality research lab, will speak at the annual meeting of the Northeast Iowa Agricultural Experimental Association (NEIAEA) at the Borlaug Learning Center, ISU Northeast Research Farm, Nashua. The program starts at 9:30 a.m. with a Call to Order for the board meeting. From 10:00 a.m. to Noon will be key presentations from Wendong Zhang, Brian Dougherty, and Natasha Hoover. Zhang will address “U.S. – China Ag Trade and the Trade War”.  Dougherty and Hoover will share … Continue reading China trade war, water quality research are topics at March 5 event at ISU Northeast Research Farm

Nashua, Nashua-Plainfield, Obituaries

Obituary: Caleb Ulrichs, 18, of Nashua

Chris Baldus

Caleb Ulrichs, age 18, of Nashua, IA, died Sunday, January 13, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 17, 2019, at the Nashua Plainfield High School Gymnasium; 612 Greeley St, Nashua, IA 50658. Interment will be held in St. John’s United Church of Christ – Pleasant Hill Cemetery, rural Nashua with Lukas Bucknell, Dylan Downing, Drew Moine, Elizabeth Fisher, Abby Poppe, Gabe Ulrichs, Natalie Ulrichs, and Jacob Kukral serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Griffin Stoughton, Megan Martin, Faith Franzen, Maddi Moorman and the class of 2019. In lieu of … Continue reading Obituary: Caleb Ulrichs, 18, of Nashua

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Comets play the cadets Friday night in Cresco

Chris Baldus

Here we go! The 2018 Iowa prep football season kicks off Friday night for Charles City High School. The Comets travel to Cresco to play the Cadets. Game time is 7:30 p.m. The weather might become a problem, however. Here is the forecast from the National Weather Service for Cresco: Friday Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 72. South wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Friday Night Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am. … Continue reading Comets play the cadets Friday night in Cresco

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2018 BIG 4 FAIR SCHEDULE (The fun begins Aug. 30)

Chris Baldus

NASHUA — The Big 4 Fair is just around the corner and here is the schedule of events: Thursday, August 30 Entry day (All Day) Friday, August TBA — Big 4 Fair Tractor Ride – Call Dave Bucknell for details 641-330-1662 6 p.m. to midnight — Uncle G’s Pavilion 6:30 p.m. — Truck & Tractor Pull – Lovik Sled Co. Saturday, September 1 8 a.m. — Halter Classes (Saddle Horses & Ponies) 11 a.m. — Bean Bag Tournament – Contact Brad Schmitt 319-961-1555 11 a.m.  to midnight — Uncle G’s Pavilion – Live Music with Cross Tie Walker  immediately after Figure Eights!  … Continue reading 2018 BIG 4 FAIR SCHEDULE (The fun begins Aug. 30)

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Rockford Athletics’ Golf Tournament Fundraiser is Aug. 18

Chris Baldus

News Release ROCKFORD — Get your 4 person team together for our annual 18-Hole 4-Person Best Shot Golf Tournament Fundraiser honoring Rockford’s first Football Playoff Team (2008)! Join us on August 18th at Linn Grove Golf Course in Rockwell, IA.  Shotgun start 9AM. Everyone welcome! $25 per player (Limit 30 Teams)  Carts can be rented at golf course. Sign up at http://www.rockfordgolftournament.weebly.com Make checks payable to Rockford Athletics and mail to: Torian Wolf; Golf Tournament; 1460-210th St.; Rockford, IA 50468 Payment due by Aug. 1, 2018 Continue reading Rockford Athletics’ Golf Tournament Fundraiser is Aug. 18

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Floyd Co furnace replacement program accepting applications

Chris Baldus

News Release The 2019 Floyd County furnace replacement program is now accepting applications Applications are now being accepted for the 2019 Floyd County Furnace Replacement program.  Applicants must be income qualified, own and occupy their home, be current on property taxes and homeowner insurance and the existing furnace must be at least 10 years old.  Applications may be obtained from, and returned to, the Charles City Area Development Corporation, 401 N. Main Street, Charles City, Iowa.  The application is also posted at http://www.charlescityia.com   If you have any questions, you can call 641-228-3020. Continue reading Floyd Co furnace replacement program accepting applications

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Crop Marketing Highlights the ISU Research Farm Field Day on September 5

Chris Baldus

News Release NASHUA – The Annual Fall Field Day at the ISU Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm will run from 1:00 to 4:15 PM. Steve Johnson, Extension farm management specialist, will kick-off the program in the Borlaug Learning Center by providing his insights on the crop market outlook. Following Steve is Antonio Mallarino, Extension soil fertility specialist, to discuss recent research on the use of high rates of gypsum, as well as a soil lime/pH update. We then convene outside for the farm wagon tour; Meaghan Anderson, Extension field agronomist, will share her thoughts on weed management, herbicide resistance and … Continue reading Crop Marketing Highlights the ISU Research Farm Field Day on September 5

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Nashua police warn of text message scams and more

Chris Baldus

NASHUA — Phone scams are not exclusively from voice calls anymore. Now, they’re coming through text messaging. The Nashua Police Department on Tuesday evening posted a warning about this on its Facebook page. “Please be aware there are many scams being sent on all sorts of media,” the post says. “Remember: If it seems to good to be true, it probably is. Never provide any personal information over social media. Always verify your talking to the correct person before engaging in any conversation.” Included in the post were these photos as examples: The federal government keeps track of scams going … Continue reading Nashua police warn of text message scams and more