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BLIZZARD NEWS: Road conditions, business updates and more

Chris Baldus

Storm forces I-35 closure I-35 closed from Ames to Clear Lake — “Road conditions have become extremely hazardous in northern portions of the state making travel in some areas impossible. The Iowa DOT has closed both directions of travel on I-35 at Exit 111 (US 30) in Ames to Exit 194 (US 18) at Clear Lake. It is anticipated I-35 will be closed until sometime Saturday morning,” says the 511ia.org website. No movies in CC tonight Due to the weather, The Charles Theatre will remain closed tonight. It will reopen Christmas night with a 7 p.m. show, “I Wanna Dance … Continue reading BLIZZARD NEWS: Road conditions, business updates and more

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Nashua AM Update (Dec. 23)

Chris Baldus

Good morning, it’s Friday, Dec. 23, 2022 IT’S A BLIZZARD The National Weather Service’s blizzard warning will last until at least 6 a.m. Saturday morning. Today’s forecast says widespread blowing snow will last into the evening, as will a northwest wind of 25-30 mph with gusts up to near 50 mph. Wind chill values will be as low as -35 all day and night. Otherwise, the day’s high temp will be around -2 under partly sunny skies. The night’s low will be around -7 as it becomes cloudy. Wondering about travel conditions, check the 511 website. Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Dec. 23)

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N-P girls wrestling wins 1 team dual, collects 4 pins

Chris Baldus

The Nashua-Plainfield girls wrestling team won one team dual — against MFL MarMac — at the Saint Ansgar quad on Tuesday. Most of the matches in each dual were forfeited for lack of opponent. N-P’s Elexa O’Neill had the most productive night by notching two pins. One was over North Central’s Lillian Holtan in 59 seconds in the 120 weight class and the other over MFL MarMac’s Melody Grimm at 3:01 in the 125 class. At 115, N-P’s Lillie Caster pinned North Central’s Madison Edwards at 4:22. At 125, N-P’s Makinzey Brannon pinned North Central’s Autumn Sunkle in 32 seconds. … Continue reading N-P girls wrestling wins 1 team dual, collects 4 pins

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Nashua AM Update (Dec. 21): Storm cancels school tomorrow; Frost wins 500th dual last night

Chris Baldus

Good morning, it’s Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, the shortest day of the year. WINTER STORM ON ITS WAY Nashua-Plainfield Community Schools has already cancelled classes for Thursday because of the oncoming winter storm. The National Weather Service says snow is likely this afternoon, mainly after 4 p.m. The high temperature will be near 16, but wind chill values will be as low as -12 with a southeast wind of 8-10 mph. Tonight, 3 to 5 inches of snow will fall overnight. The low temp will be around -8 with wind chills as low as -20 from a bluster southeast wind … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Dec. 21): Storm cancels school tomorrow; Frost wins 500th dual last night

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Coach Frost wins 500th dual as N-P sweeps home quad

Chris Baldus

Coach Al Frost sped past a milestone Tuesday night as his Nashua-Plainfield boys wrestling team swept its home quad. Frost collected his 500th wrestling dual victory and was congratulated by many former wrestlers, managers, cheerleaders and coaches. No. 500 came against Forest City, N-P’s final dual of the night. The Huskies won 66-8 Nashua-Plainfield also won duals against North Union 55-21 and Rockford 81-0. The night was made possible by N-P winning four team duals over the weekend at The Battle of Waterloo tournament. N-P in action against North Union BOX SCORES Nashua-Plainfield 66, Forest City 8 Forest City forfeited … Continue reading Coach Frost wins 500th dual as N-P sweeps home quad

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Nashua AM Update: Cold settling in, wrestling tonight

Chris Baldus

Good morning, it’s Tuesday, Dec. 2022. FREEZE DEEPENING The National Weather Service forecast says today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 10. Wind chill values as low as -11. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph. Tonight, there will be increasing clouds, with a low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -12. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming east after midnight. (Extended Forecast) N-P WINS 1, LOSES 1 The Huskies basketball teams hosted North Butler last night with mixed results. The Bearcats won the varsity girls game 43-33. The N-P boys slipped past North Butler 56-52. … Continue reading Nashua AM Update: Cold settling in, wrestling tonight

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N-P splits hoops doubleheader with North Butler

Chris Baldus

It was by no means emphatic, but Corbin Lewis’s third-quarter dunk made a statement. North Butler was not going away. Nashua-Plainfield went into the half of Monday night’s home boys basketball game with a 27-24 lead. The Bearcats then opened the third quarter with a 6-0 run capped off with the dunk to give them a 30-27 lead. N-P’s Bo Harrington then nailed the first of his two 3 pointers to tie game at 30-30. The Huskies would not trail again. N-P went on to win 56-52 over its Top of Iowa Conference rival. The victory evened out the night … Continue reading N-P splits hoops doubleheader with North Butler

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N-P wins 2 duals at Battle of Waterloo

Chris Baldus

WATERLOO — The Nashua-Plainfield boys wrestling team went 2-2 in team duals with 26 pins at the Battle of Waterloo on Friday and Saturday at Young Arena. N-P defeated Independence, 41-31, and Wapsie Valley, 38-33. Crestwood defeated N-P, 39-34, as did West Delaware, 42-31 Dual Results Nashua-Plainfield 41, Independence 31126: Garret Rinken (N-P) over Elliot Hurley (Ind) (Fall 2:55)132: Keyten Jacobsen (Ind) over Jonathan O`Neill (N-P) (TF 17-0 5:19)138: Remy Ressler (Ind) over Devon Blanchard (N-P) (Fall 5:34)145: Kaden Kremer (Ind) over Kaden Wilken (N-P) (Dec 14-10)152: Jackson Carey (N-P) over Christopher Meyer (Ind) (Dec 7-1)160: Eli Kalainoff (N-P) over … Continue reading N-P wins 2 duals at Battle of Waterloo

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Nashua AM Update (Dec. 16): No school today

Chris Baldus

Good morning, it’s Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, and school has been called off in the Nashua-Plainfield district because of the weather. WEATHER Blowing snow, drifting and colder temps are in today’s National Weather Service forecast. For today, it says more snow is likely before noon. Otherwise it will be cloudy, with a high near 26, and breezy, with a west wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Tonight, there’s a slight chance of snow overnight. It will be loudy, with a low around 15, and breezy, with a west wind 14 to 17 mph, with … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Dec. 16): No school today

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Nashua AM update (Dec.15): Snow possible all day, band concerts tonight

Chris Baldus

Good morning, it’s Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. WEATHER The National Weather Service forecast says we should expect up to 2 inches of snow accumulation today. The temperature will peak at about 34, but a southwest wind will blow 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Tonight, snow will continue, although less than an inch is expected. The low temp will be around 22. A west wind of around 15 mph will gust as high as 30 mph. On Friday, will be windy and cooler with a projected high near 28. There is a 50 percent chance … Continue reading Nashua AM update (Dec.15): Snow possible all day, band concerts tonight

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Nashua Update (Dec. 14): Snow and rain on the way; Husky grapplers win in NFV

Chris Baldus

Good afternoon, here’s what’s happening in the Nashua area. WEATHER: Snow is in the forecast followed by significantly colder temperatures. Overnight tonight, there is a slight chance of rain between 2-3 a.m., then a chance of snow. Otherwise, the night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 28 with a calm wind. On Thursday, snow is likely in the morning, will possibly mix with rain between 1-4 p.m., and then turn back to snow after 4 p.m. The high temp will be around 34 with wind gusts as high as 22 mph. Thursday night, the chance of snow continues. … Continue reading Nashua Update (Dec. 14): Snow and rain on the way; Husky grapplers win in NFV

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Nashua AM Update: Cloudy today, snow tomorrow, basketball tonight

Chris Baldus

Good morning, it’s Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. WEATHER: Today and tonight will be cloudy and breezy with a high near 36 and a low near 30. The southeast wind will gust up to 24 mph in the day, and 29 in the evening. Snow is likely on Tuesday, possibly mixed with rain after 11 a.m. A southeast wind of around 20 mph will gust as high as 46. (Extended Forecast) SPORTS: Continue reading Nashua AM Update: Cloudy today, snow tomorrow, basketball tonight

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N-P boys take 2nd at their home wrestling tournament

Chris Baldus

Nashua-Plainfield’s boys wrestling team came in second at its home tournament on Saturday. The Huskies finished with 226.5 team points in the 16-team field. Wilton was first with 235.5. Nashua-Plainfield individual results so far 106 — Jayden Rinken took first and scored 20 team points. He won by fall in the first two rounds. First over Maverick Grafke (BCLUW) and then Moe Hashi (Postville) at 1:54. He won by a 5-0 decision over Mason Shirk (Wilton) in the third round. 113 — Nic Brase placed second and scored 20 points. He received byes in the first and quarterfinal rounds. He … Continue reading N-P boys take 2nd at their home wrestling tournament

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Thursday high school scoreboard

Chris Baldus

Girls basketball Nashua-Plainfield 59, Rockford 21 The Huskies led 22-4 after the first quarter in their home gym Thursday on the way to evening their season record, 2-2. Rockford fell to 0-4. Saint Ansgar 52, Central Springs 44 Boys basketball Nashua-Plainfield 73, Rockford 52 N-P’s Bo Harrington led all scorers with 27 points. The Huskies are now 2-1. The Warriors are 0-4. Saint Ansgar 61, Central Springs 55 Girls wrestling Charles City 45, Crestwood 30 Charles City’s Destiny Kolheim (155), Morgan Maloy (145), Elizabeth Oleson (140), Kylie Blunt (135) and Tegan Cavanaugh (155) won by pins. Lily Luft (130) won … Continue reading Thursday high school scoreboard

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N-P boys rout Rockford

Chris Baldus

NASHUA — Bo Harrington scored 27 points to lead Nashua-Plainfield to a 73-52 victory Thursday at home over Rockford. Marshawn Taylor was Rockford’s top scorer with 17. N-P led at the half, 39-22. Rockford played a tighter second half, but the Huskies still outscored the Warriors, 34-30. Aiden Lamborn added 13 points for N-P, followed by Devin Johnson (10), Matthew Malven (9), Joel Winters (8), Landon Foelske (4) and Jase Hansen (2). The Huskies improved to 2-1, while the Warriors fell to 0-4. UP NEXT: N-P’s next action will be at home Monday, Dec. 12, against St. Ansgar (2-1). Game … Continue reading N-P boys rout Rockford

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N-P girls sprint past Rockford, 59-21

Chris Baldus

NASHUA — Kadence Huck scored 22 points to lead Nashua-Plainfield past Rockford, 59-21, Thursday night at home. The Huskies jumped out to a 22-4 lead in the first quarter on their way to a 51-9 halftime lead. Rockford’s top scorer was Avaree Jeffries with 6 points. Paige Franzen added 11 points for the Huskies, followed by Kendall Bailey-Pint (7), Jalynn Pratt (7), Myranda Webster (4), Ava Kirk (4), Josslynn Glaser (2) and Maci Malven (2). N-P had 17 steals, with Huck grabbing 5, Franzen 4, Webster 3, Josslynn Glaser 2, and Bailey-Pint, Pratt and Marleigh Lowe each with 1. The … Continue reading N-P girls sprint past Rockford, 59-21

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Nashua AM Update: Snow & ice tonight, N-P wrestling meet cancelled, Huskies basketball at home vs. Rockford still on

Chris Baldus

Good morning, it’s Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, and the National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory. WEATHER: After the morning fog lifts, today will be partly sunny with a high near 37 and a southeast wind of 6 to 10 mph, according to the NWS. Tonight expect snow possibly mixed with freezing rain and a steady temperature around 31. The snow could be heavy at times — 3 to 5 inches possible. East wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. On Friday, more … Continue reading Nashua AM Update: Snow & ice tonight, N-P wrestling meet cancelled, Huskies basketball at home vs. Rockford still on

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Nashua AM Update (Dec. 7)

Chris Baldus

Good morning. It’s Pearl Harbor Day, Wednesday Dec. 7, 2023. Weather: Today: Areas of dense fog before 9 a.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 33. North wind 6 to 11 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. North wind 6 to 8 mph becoming east after midnight. Sports: In boys wrestling, N-P defeated AP-GC in a team dual 66-18 last night. Getting pins for the Huskies were Garrett Rinken (126), Kendrick Huck (132), Zachary Zwanziger (138,), Devon Blanchard (145), Jackson Carey (152), Eli Kalainoff (160), Tate White (182), and Aiden … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Dec. 7)

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2023 hunting, fishing licenses on sale beginning Dec. 15

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By the Iowa DNR Iowans can begin buying 2023 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses on Dec. 15. Licenses purchased for 2022 expire on Jan. 10, 2023. The menu of license options includes the popular Outdoor Combo annual resident hunting/fishing/habitat combo license for $55; the Angler’s Special three-year fishing license for $62; and the Hunter’s Special three-year hunting license with habitat included for $101. Also available is the Bonus Line option for $14 letting resident and nonresident anglers to fish with one more line in addition to the two lines allowed with the regular fishing license. Upgrade your paper license … Continue reading 2023 hunting, fishing licenses on sale beginning Dec. 15