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High school girls basketball scoreboard

Chris Baldus

Sumner-Fredericksburg 55, Charles City 36 The Cougars opened their season with 19 points in the first quarter on Tuesday in Charles City. They held the Comets to 7. By halftime their lead was 35-14. Sophomore Saela Steege led S-F scorers with 16 points followed by junior Isabelle Elliott (14), senior Alivia Lange (9), junior Jana Meyer (9), senior Abby Zabel (4), junior Alivia Seehase (2) and sophomore Brielle Volker (1). Charles City statistics were not immediately available. Oelwein 76, Postville 26 The Huskies 50-point season-opening home victory over the Pirates on Tuesday snapped a nine game losing streak dating back … Continue reading High school girls basketball scoreboard

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N-P announces Honor Rolls for end of last school year

Chris Baldus

Nashua-Plainfield High School announced its second semester Honor Rolls on Monday. These are for the last half of the 2021-22 school year. A Honor Rolls 9th Grade — Ty Berger, Bailey Bond, Maverick Dietz-McDonald, Faith Franzen, Paige Franzen, Grace Gelner, Amberley Gerholdt, Josslynn Glaser, Zachary Hauser, Kadence Huck , Cale Jensen, Isaac Jones, Callahan Levi, Marleigh Lowe , Jennifer McLeland, Avery Novak, Luke Paplow, Easton Richards, Jayden Rinken, Quinton Rosol and Caleb Sinnwell 10th Grade — Dylan Blanchard, Dawson Demro, Isabella Dietz, Tucker Franzen, Jordyn Frost, Trae Geise, Micaiah Groothuis, Hunter Hackman, Payton Howland, Caleb Lentz, Danielle Long, Maci Malven, … Continue reading N-P announces Honor Rolls for end of last school year

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Nashua AM update (Nov. 22): Warmer today & tomorrow

Chris Baldus

Good morning, Nashua area readers. It’s Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022 • WEATHER: Today will gradually become sunny with a high near 46 and a lIght south wind, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight will be mostly clear with a low around 18. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Wednesday will be Sunny, again with a high near 46. • SPORTS: The Nashua-Plainfield varsity girls basketball team opens its season tonight in Tripoli. Tip off is at 7:30 p.m. • CALENDAR: Thanksgiving break for area school begins Wednesday. Classes resume Monday. Continue reading Nashua AM update (Nov. 22): Warmer today & tomorrow

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Be prepared for dangerous cold days through the weekend

Chris Baldus

Good morning. It’s Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Winds chills tonight will be in the single digits below zero, according to The National Weather Service. Today’s high temperature should reach about 18 under cloudy skies, but it will be blustery. Periodic light snow will be continue into the evening. Total accumulation could be about an inch. Saturday through Thanksgiving, snow will gradually taper off to flurries on Saturday morning. Little, if any, accumulations are expected. Wind chills on Saturday night will range from 5 to 15 below zero. Learn more about the impact of cold on the body by … Continue reading Be prepared for dangerous cold days through the weekend

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Nashua AM Update (Nov. 17): Colder weather on tap, Santa accepting letters, schools on break next week

Chris Baldus

Good morning. Today is Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. Here’s what’s happening in the Nashua area. CLOUDY, WINDY AND COLDER –– Clouds will thicken throughout the day, but the chance of snow will decrease from 40% before 5 p.m. to 20% until 8 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. The high temperature will be near 29 while a west wind blows at 11-18 mph, with gusts as high as 29. The low tonight will be around 13 as a northwest wind of around 15 mph will gust as high as 26 mph. Friday will be colder and blustery. The wind … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Nov. 17): Colder weather on tap, Santa accepting letters, schools on break next week

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Nashua AM Update (Nov 16): Slick roads, N-P music trips approved, basketball games start Tuesday

Chris Baldus

Good morning, Nashua-area readers. It’s Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, and here’s what’s happening locally. • WEATHER — Snow is likely today. Be careful on slick roads. The skies will be cloudy all day and into the night. The high temp will be near 33, low around 18. Today’s northwest wind of 9 to 14 mph will become a west wind of 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. (Extended Forecast) • TRAVELING MUSICIANS — The Nashua-Plainfield School Board on Monday approved a trip this spring for senior band and choir students to The Chanhassan Dinner Theater … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Nov 16): Slick roads, N-P music trips approved, basketball games start Tuesday

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N-P School Board OKs Twin Cities and Tennessee trips

Chris Baldus

On the night Nashua-Plainfield FFA members told the School Board about their October trip to the National Convention in Indianapolis, two other out-of-state trips were approved for music students; plus efforts to establish an every-other-year educational trip for fifth and sixth graders got the green light. The board on Monday approved a trip this spring to The Chanhassan Dinner Theater in Minnesota’s Twin Cities. It’s an annual event for band and choir seniors that is funded through the N-P Music Boosters and parent contributions. Last year, they attended a performance of “Footloose.” The board also approved an April 25-28, 2024, … Continue reading N-P School Board OKs Twin Cities and Tennessee trips

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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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N-P’s Rinken signs to wrestle at UNI

Chris Baldus

Nashua-Plainfield senior Garret Rinken signed his National Letter of Intent on Monday to continue his wrestling career at the University of Northern Iowa next year. Rinken capped his junior season by taking second in the Class 1A 120 weight class at the 2022 State Wrestling Championships. His season record was 57-1. As a sophomore in 2020-21, Rinken was 41-0 and won the Class 1A 113 state title. Continue reading N-P’s Rinken signs to wrestle at UNI

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Nashua Update (Nov. 14): N-P School Board to meet tonight and more local news

Chris Baldus

Good morning, Nashua-area readers. It’s Monday, Nov. 14, 2022. In local news: • Snow is in the forecast— There’s a 30% chance of snow today, mainly after 1 p.m., according to the National Weather Service forecast. Otherwise it will be cloudy, with a high near 36 and a southeast wind of 7 to 11 mph. Tonight, the chance of snow increases to 40% under cloudy skies with a low around 26. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. (Extended Forecast) • N-P gets good report card — Nashua-Plainfield shook a target from its back, academically. The School Board will hear more … Continue reading Nashua Update (Nov. 14): N-P School Board to meet tonight and more local news

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Secret Santa Elves of Nashua back in action and seeking your help

Chris Baldus

There’s a lot of Christmas spirit out there to share, so the Secret Santa Elves of Nashua have come up with another way to do it this year. In its first few year, the community group started its Secret Santa gift giving. Last year, they added Letters to Santa and caroling. This year, the Secret Santa Elves are adding The Angel Card Project. “Many seniors will spend the holiday alone,” said Elf Donna Peterson. “By mailing cards, you can help brighten a senior’s holiday. This is for cards only, but if you wish to send more than that, we leave … Continue reading Secret Santa Elves of Nashua back in action and seeking your help

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Football Huskies named All-District

Chris Baldus

Ten Nashua-Plainfield football players have received All District honors this year. Titus Evans, Bo Harrington, Aiden Lamborn and Tate White have been named to the Class A District 3 All District first team. Named to the second team were Landon Pratt, Joel Winters, Tucker Franzen and Aiden Gelner. Trae Geise and Jackson Carey were honorable mention. Continue reading Football Huskies named All-District

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Big night for Republicans in Iowa

Chris Baldus

The Republicans in Iowa swept the federal races and appear to have taken all but one state office holder post. Democrat Rob Sand was clinging to a narrow lead in the race for State Auditor. The Republicans also punched through a gun rights amendment for the Iowa Constitution. Click here for the statewide results of the general election that wrapped up Tuesday. For Floyd County-only results, click here. For Chickasaw County-only results, click here. GOP ALSO TAKES MOST CHICKASAW COUNTY OFFICES In Chickasaw County, Republican Scott Cerwinske ran unopposed for Board of Supervisors District 2 and got 718 of the … Continue reading Big night for Republicans in Iowa

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Nashua’s Monday update (Nov. 7)

Chris Baldus

Good afternoon, Nashua-area readers. Today is Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. 1. WEATHER — Today will be sunny, with a high near 46. North wind 6 to 8 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Tonight will be partly cloudy, with a low around 31. East wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. (Extended Forecast) 2. Secret Elves of Nashua are getting busy — The crew is preparing to spread Christmas cheer. One way they do it is on Dec. 11 they will sing caroles for seniors and people who are shut-in. If you want to surprise … Continue reading Nashua’s Monday update (Nov. 7)

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Nashua AM Update (Nov. 3)

Chris Baldus

Good morning, Nashua area readers. It’s Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, and here is some local news. 1. WEATHER — Today will be partly sunny, with a high near 70. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Tonight there is an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low around 47. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 16 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. (Extended Forecast) Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Nov. 3)

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Nashua AM update (Nov. 2):

Chris Baldus

Good morning, Nashua area readers. It’s Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. Here’s a look at local news. 1. Warm and breezy today and tonight — Today will be sunny, with a high near 75, with a south wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon, the National Weather Service says. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph. Tonight will be partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. 2. CROP UPDATE — Iowa’s corn for grain harvest is 77% … Continue reading Nashua AM update (Nov. 2):

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Iowa’s pheasant opener was busy, with lots of hunter success

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NEWS RELEASE FROM THE IOWA DNR Hunters are home, the dogs are resting and Iowa’s opening weekend of pheasant season is in the rearview mirror. Reports from across the state varied from excellent up north to good in central and southwest Iowa, with the consensus that hunting will continue to improve once all the corn is harvested. According to reports, hunters turned out in good numbers, filling parking lots and field access lanes. “It’s the best bird numbers we’ve had since I’ve been in east-central Iowa. I’m still seeing hunters out today,” said Curt Kemmerer, wildlife biologist for the Iowa … Continue reading Iowa’s pheasant opener was busy, with lots of hunter success