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PHOTO CLEARANCE SALE – hurry before the website closes down for good

Chris Baldus

I have nearly 3,000 photos of sporting, community, school and other events from Charles City, Nashua, Clarksville and more stored on a SmugMug page you can download them, order prints or order other keepsakes. Because there is a fee to keep this photo depository online it will be going away in the coming months So before that happens, I encourage you to make your orders or get your downloads soon. CHARLES CITY PHOTO GALLERIES 2023 Charles City High School softball – https://christopherbaldus.smugmug.com/Charles-City-softball-2023 2023 Charles City High School varsity boys basketball- https://christopherbaldus.smugmug.com/Charles-CIty-boys-varsity-basketball-2022-23 2023 CCHS football – https://christopherbaldus.smugmug.com/CC-football-2023 2023 CCHS volleyball – … Continue reading PHOTO CLEARANCE SALE – hurry before the website closes down for good

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CCHS student dies

Chris Baldus

The Charles City schools superintendent released the following statement Thursday morning about the death of high school student Ayden Stafford: Dear Families and Staff, It is with a great deal of sadness that I provide you with this update. We have been informed that a Charles City High School student, Ayden Stafford, passed away yesterday. We understand that this news may be difficult to process, and we want to assure you that our thoughts are with you during this challenging time. We are committed to supporting our students and staff in coping with this loss. Counselors will be available at … Continue reading CCHS student dies

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Supreme Court upholds $4.75 million verdict for dairy affected by ‘stray voltage’

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EDITOR’S NOTE: This article by the Iowa Capital Dispatch likely concludes the court journey of the Vagt Dairy stay voltage case I first reported in North Cedar Reports back in January 2023. BY: JARED STRONG – JUNE 21, 2024 3:25 PM The Iowa Supreme Court on Friday backed a jury’s $4.75 million award to a northeast Iowa dairy that for years suffered from stray electrical current in the ground from a nearby natural gas pipeline. The justices unanimously rejected an appeal by the Northern Natural Gas Company, but they disagreed about how similar lawsuits should be litigated in the future. Vagts Dairy, of … Continue reading Supreme Court upholds $4.75 million verdict for dairy affected by ‘stray voltage’

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Dangerous cold settles in

Chris Baldus

Bitter cold air from Canada is resulting in the coldest air the winter season to the region, according to the National Weather Service. Highs aren’t expected to warm above the single digits into midweek, while lows fall well below zero. Wind chills will hold from the teens to 30s below zero. The coldest wind chills are across portions of northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. Frost bite can occur in 30 minutes or less. Cover exposed skin. Wear several layers of clothing, hat and gloves. Protect pets from the cold, make sure they have fresh water. Limit outdoor exposure if possible. Continue reading Dangerous cold settles in

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Obituary: Kaden Ray Wilken

Chris Baldus

Kaden Ray Wilken, age 18, of Nashua, Iowa died Saturday, September 30, 2023. Funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 13, 2023 at Nashua-Plainfield High School Gymnasium with Rev. Darin Cerwinske presiding.  Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Nashua with Drew Wilken, Titus Evans, Trae Geise, Tucker Franzen, Tate White, Carson Chyma, Aiden Hector, and Trey Nelson serving as pallbearers.  Jake Sievers is an honorary pallbearer. Friends may greet the family from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Nashua-Plainfield High School Gymnasium.  Kaden was born January 21, 2005, the son of Andy … Continue reading Obituary: Kaden Ray Wilken

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N-P football beats Bearcats on the road, 26-12

Chris Baldus

• • • GREENE — Four Huskies each scored a touchdown as Nashua-Plainfield pulled even with North Butler in the football district standings at 5-2. N-P traveled to Greene Friday night to collect a 26-12 over the Bearcats. Aiden Gelner and Jackson Carey each scored a rushing touchdown. Gelner led N-P with 124 yards on 23 carries. Carey had 88 yards on 20 carries. Quarterback Tucker Franzen threw for 80 yards and two touchdowns. Trae Geise pulled one in from 5 yards out. Devon Blanchard scored from 46 yards. Geise also had an interception. See more photos by clicking here. Continue reading N-P football beats Bearcats on the road, 26-12

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UPDATE: Nashua boil order ends

Chris Baldus

UPDATE: UPDATE: The boil order is no longer in effect as of 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12 ••• Don’t drink the water. The city of Nashua issued a boil order today. Residents are advised to boil any water for drinking or food preparation until further notice. A leak in a water Main caused a pressure drop in the system, according to City Hall. A boil order is required in that situation. The order has led Dairy Treat to close for the day. Casey’s and Kwik Star have ceased their food operations. Further advice issued by the city include: Continue reading UPDATE: Nashua boil order ends

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Nashua AM Update (Sept. 11): School Board meets tonight, CC and volleyball back in action tomorrow

Chris Baldus

Good morning, it’s Monday, Sept. 11, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today — Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph. Tonight — Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 46. North wind 3 to 8 mph. Tuesday — A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Patchy fog before 8 a.m. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. SCHOOL BOARD MEETS TONIGHT The Nashua-Plainfield Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. tonight in the junior/senior … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Sept. 11): School Board meets tonight, CC and volleyball back in action tomorrow

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Huck takes 1st, Huskies 5th at Union cross country meet

Chris Baldus

Kadence Huck picked up where she left off last season as she took first individually in the girls 5K at the Union Invitational on Thursday in La Porte City. As a team, the Huskies finished fifth out of seven teams. Huck had a time of 19:20.9. Amilia Condon of Union was second at 19:33.4. In the Class 1A championship race last year, Huck finished 10th with a time of 19:27.07. Her season best was 19:16.7. Huck, a junior, is No. 7 in the latest rankings by Iowa High School Track and Field + Cross Country. Ellie Eick was the next … Continue reading Huck takes 1st, Huskies 5th at Union cross country meet

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N-P Post AM Update (Aug. 28): Pleasant weather returns, local photo galleries updated

Chris Baldus

Good morning, it’s Monday, Aug. 28, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Tonight — Sunny, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Tonight — Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Tuesday — Sunny, with a high near 81. North wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. ••• COMMUNITY CALENDAR Tuesday, Aug. 29 Wednesday, Aug. 30 ••• Check out these new and updated photo galleries Continue reading N-P Post AM Update (Aug. 28): Pleasant weather returns, local photo galleries updated

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N-P Post AM Update (Aug. 24): Heat forces sports to adjust

Chris Baldus

Good morning, it’s Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023. Today — Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 107. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Tonight — Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming northeast after midnight. A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 a.m. Friday — A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Northeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming northwest in … Continue reading N-P Post AM Update (Aug. 24): Heat forces sports to adjust