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It’s almost New Years! Join the First Day Hike Challenge at Iowa state parks

Chris Baldus

DES MOINES – It’s almost time to start 2023 the right way – in an Iowa state park! Join the 2023 First Day Hike Challenge through the digital State Park Passport. You can also join one of several guided hikes with park or forest staff across the state. With the First Day Hike Challenge, park visitors can check into any of more than 50 participating state parks on the passport from Friday, Dec. 30, 2022 through the end of Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. Every check-in will qualify for a prize drawing of a 2-night stay at a cabin at Pine Lake State Park. Restrictions will apply … Continue reading It’s almost New Years! Join the First Day Hike Challenge at Iowa state parks

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Dangerously cold weather settles in

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The blizzard is over, but the dangerous cold remains in north central and northeast Iowa as crews clean up roadways. “Gusty northwest winds will continue across the area into Christmas morning, but will be gradually diminishing,” the National Weather Service’s La Crosse, Wis., office says. “The combination of these winds and cold air temperatures will produce bitterly cold wind chills of 20 to 35 below into Christmas morning. In these conditions, frostbite can occur to exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.” Continue reading Dangerously cold weather settles in

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BLIZZARD NEWS: Road condition, business and more updates

Chris Baldus

Fareway closing at 6 p.m. The Oelwein Fareway Store announced that it is closing at 6 p.m. because of the extreme weather. The store is scheduled to be open until 5 p.m. on Saturday, Christmas Eve. Travel not recommended, no towing The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office issued this statement at about 2 p.m.: “Travel is Not Recommended, due to limited visibility and road conditions. No Towing in Fayette County for safety reasons. Leo’s closed tonight Leo’s Italian Restaurant and Generations lounge announced this morning: “Due to the weather Leo’s will be closed this evening. Sorry for the inconvenience. Pick up … Continue reading BLIZZARD NEWS: Road condition, business and more updates

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Fayette County Court Report: Oelwein man sent to prison after probation revocation

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Darrick Shawn Eubanks, II, 28, of Oelwein, was ordered to prison for up to five years after his probation was revoked Dec. 13. He was on probation after pleading guilty in in May to felony counts of willful injury and domestic abuse as well as serious misdemeanor domestic abuse. He was later convicted of escape from a residential facility. In September, he was arrested in Buchanan County on charges of domestic abuse, child endangerment an false imprisonment, leading to Correctional Services to recommend probation revocation. Continue reading Fayette County Court Report: Oelwein man sent to prison after probation revocation

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Oelwein AM Update (Dec. 21): Expect up to 6 inches of snow tonight; catch up on scores, school closures

Chris Baldus

Good morning, it’s Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, the shortest day of the year. DANGEROUS WINTER STORM COMING The National Weather Service forecast says today there is a 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4 p.m., but accumulation will be light. The high temperature today will be around 18, but the wind chill will be as low as -7. The heavy snow is expected overnight, with up to 6 inches possible. The low temperature will be around -6 with a wind chill around -13. A southeast wind of 8-18 mph could gust as up to 26 mph. After 5 a.m., … Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (Dec. 21): Expect up to 6 inches of snow tonight; catch up on scores, school closures

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Oelwein AM Update (Dec. 20): Freeze arrives; wrestling and hoops tonight

Chris Baldus

Good morning, it’s Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022. ARCTIC DROP The National Weather Service’s forecast says today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 11. Wind chill values as low as -9 off a northwest wind 10 to 13 mph. Then, tonight, clouds will increase and the low will be around-1. Wind chill will be as low as -12 off a northwest wind 6 to 10 mph which will become east after midnight. (Extended Forecast) HUSKY MUSICIANS IN ACTION TODAY A small volunteer group of Oelwein 8-12th grade band members will be performing holiday carols today at Dollar Fresh starting … Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (Dec. 20): Freeze arrives; wrestling and hoops tonight

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Oelwein AM Update (Dec. 19): Hazardous weather ahead

Chris Baldus

Good morning, it’s Monday, Dec. 19, 2022. WEATHER Today, there is a 50% chance of snow, mainly after 3 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Otherwise, it will be cloudy, with a high near 25. Wind chill values from an east wind of 7-13 mph will be as low as -9. Tonight, there is an 80% chance of snow mainly before 3 a.m. Low around 9. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. A hazardous weather outlook from the NWS says: “Confidence is increasing for a powerful winter storm to impact the region with accumulating snow, … Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (Dec. 19): Hazardous weather ahead

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Oelwein School Board to meet Monday, discuss Sacred Heart HVAC and more

Chris Baldus

When the Oelwein Community Schools Board of Directors meets at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, it will have the heating and cooling system at the Sacred House school gymnasium on the agenda. The board is scheduled to discuss and then choose an engineer/architect for the gymnasium heating, ventilation and air conditioning project. The district leases the gymnasium for $1 with the intent of upgrading it, which initially meant getting it competition ready, Superintendent Josh Ehn explained to the board at its November meeting. The district had so far invested $250,000 into the facility. A second phase of upgrades involves the … Continue reading Oelwein School Board to meet Monday, discuss Sacred Heart HVAC and more

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Second of three people arrested in June drug raid sentenced to probation

Chris Baldus

Two people arrested in June when authorities raided a Wadena home and seized multiple pounds of illegal drugs have accepted plea deals and been placed on probation. Connie Marie Wilson, 60, pleaded guilty to possession of cannabidoil with intent to deliver (Class C felony), possession of marijuana with intent to deliver (Class D felony) and failure to affix a drug tax stamp (Class D felony) as part of an agreement with prosecution that included the dropping of six other charges. On Monday in Fayette County District Court, she was placed on two to five years of supervised probation. If she … Continue reading Second of three people arrested in June drug raid sentenced to probation

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Two people facing charges after crash

Chris Baldus

A crash at about noon Sunday, Dec. 11, near Wadena led to citations against one of the drivers and a drug charge against a man in a trailing vehicle. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office reports that it was called to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Filmore Road and Cedar Road. A 2013 Chevy Equinox driven by Kanyia Garmon, 27, of Burlington, had pulled out from the stop sign into the path of a juvenile operating a 2005 Dodge Ram truck pulling a livestock trailer. Minor injuries were reported from the collision and both vehicles are believed to be … Continue reading Two people facing charges after crash

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Upper Iowa Girls Basketball Standings, Scores and Schedules

Chris Baldus

Upper Iowa Conference Standings as of Dec. 12 Conference Season Turkey Valley 4-0 4-1 Central Elkader 2-0 4-0 West Central 2-0 3-0 North Fayette Valley 2-1 2-2 MFL MarMac 2-2 4-3 Clayton Ridge 2-2 3-2 South Winneshiek 1-3 1-5 Kee 0-3 0-4 Postville 0-4 0-6 Friday games Saturday games Monday’s games Tuesday’s games Thursday’s game Friday’s games Saturday Photo courtesy of West Central Community Schools Continue reading Upper Iowa Girls Basketball Standings, Scores and Schedules

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NICL-East Girls Basketball Standings and Scores

Chris Baldus

Standings as of Sunday, Dec. 18 Conf. Season Sumner-Fredericksburg 3-0 5-2 Oelwein 1-0 4-2 Jesup 1-1 3-3 Wapsie Valley 0-2 3-5 Union 0-2 2-4 WEEK OF JAN. 15-22 Monday, Jan. 16, game West Delaware 64, Jesup 47 Friday, Jan. 20, games Dike-New Hartford 71, Jesup 29 Oelwein WEEK DEC. 18-25 Monday, Dec. 19 Wapsie Valley at Kee, Lansing Tripoli at Sumner-Fredericksburg Oelwein at Independence Jesup at South Hardin Tuesday, Dec. 20 games Hudson at Union, La Porte City Thursday, Dec. 22 Independence at Union, La Porte City DEC. 12-17 Friday Dec. 9, games Oelwein 44, Wapsie Valley 22: The Huskies … Continue reading NICL-East Girls Basketball Standings and Scores

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Oelwein winter sports schedule

Chris Baldus

Tuesday, Dec. 20 Thursday, Dec. 22 Oelwein boys basketball, 7:30 p.m., home vs. Don Bosco Thursday, Jan. 5 Friday, Jan. 6 Saturday, Jan. 7 Tuesday, Jan. 10 Thursday, Jan. 12 Friday, Jan. 13 Saturday, Jan. 14 Tuesday, Jan. 17 Thursday, Jan. 19 Friday, Jan. 20 Saturday, Jan. 21 Tuesday, Jan. 24 Wednesday, Jan. 25 Thursday, Jan. 26 Friday, Jan. 27 Saturday, Jan 28 Tuesday, Jan 31 Thursday, Feb 2 Friday, Feb 3 Friday, Feb 10 Continue reading Oelwein winter sports schedule

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Oelwein winter sports schedules

Chris Baldus

Thursday, Dec. 8 Friday, Dec. 9 Saturday, Dec. 10 Monday, Dec. 12 Tuesday, Dec. 13 Thursday, Dec. 15 Friday, Dec. 16 Saturday, Dec. 17 Monday, Dec. 19 Tuesday, Dec. 20 Thursday, Dec. 22 Thursday, Jan. 5 Friday, Jan. 6 Saturday, Jan. 7 Tuesday, Jan. 10 Thursday, Jan. 12 Girls basketball game, 7 p.m., home vs. Waterloo Christian Friday, Jan. 13 Saturday, Jan. 14 Tuesday, Jan. 17 Thursday, Jan. 19 Friday, Jan. 20 Saturday, Jan. 21 Tuesday, Jan. 24 Wednesday, Jan. 25 Thursday, Jan. 26 Friday, Jan. 27 Saturday, Jan. 28 Tuesday, Jan. 31 Thursday, Feb. 2 Friday, Feb. 3 Friday, … Continue reading Oelwein winter sports schedules

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Oelwein AM Update (Dec. 8): Snow, rain and ice overnight; elementary concert at 6 p.m.

Chris Baldus

Good morning. It’s Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, and there is a winter weather advisory in place for the region. WEATHER: After this morning’s fog lifts, today will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. East wind around 10 mph. Tonight, the low temperature will be around 29 with east winds gusting as high as 23 mph. Overnight, watch for snow and freezing rain starting before 4 a.m. New ice accumulation of around a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible. Friday, rain and snow will continue. The high temp will be around … Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (Dec. 8): Snow, rain and ice overnight; elementary concert at 6 p.m.

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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

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Socioeconomic factor for IHSAA football classifications advances to membership vote

Chris Baldus

News Release from the IHSAA BOONE, Iowa – An amendment to the Iowa High School Athletic Association’s Articles of Incorporation to include a socioeconomic factor into football classifications has advanced to a vote of the membership to begin next week. A recommendation from the IHSAA’s classification committee last week to adopt a classification model similar to one currently used by the Minnesota State High School League – reducing 40 percent of a school’s free or reduced lunch count from their annual enrollment to determine their final classification number – was approved by the Board of Control on Monday. Classifications in … Continue reading Socioeconomic factor for IHSAA football classifications advances to membership vote