N-P girls track moves outside, places 4th in Saint Angar
The indoor track season is over, and on Tuesday the N-P girls track and field team competed in its first outdoor meet of the season, placing 4th. The Saints placed 1st with 137 points followed by Osage (130), West Fork (82), N-P (75), Northwood-Kensett (48), North Butler (40), Newman Catholic (25) and Riceville (20). N-P’s INDIVIDUAL RESULTS 100 dash — Emily Becker, 2nd, 14.61 (8 points). 200 dash — Liz Kruckenberg, 3rd, 29.97 (6 points). Amberly Gerholdt, 7th, 31.86. 400 dash — Kadence Huck, 1st, 59.18 (10 points). Emma O-Neill, 13th, 1:28.20 800 run — Kadence Huck, 1st, 2:40.57 (10 … Continue reading N-P girls track moves outside, places 4th in Saint Angar
Nashua AM Update (March 30): Boys track wins meet; rain In forecast
Good morning, it’s Thursday, March 30, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today: A 40% chance of rain, mainly before 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a southeast wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Tonight; Rain and thunderstorms, mainly before 2 a.m., then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4 a.m. Low around 52. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Friday: A chance of rain and thunderstorms, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 p.m. … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (March 30): Boys track wins meet; rain In forecast
N-P boys win track meet in Saint Ansgar
Every point counts. Sure, first place gets 10 team points, but that single point from a 6th place finish could make all the difference. That’s the message Nashua-Plainfield boys track and field head coach Chase Sudol imparted on his squad prior to Tuesday’s meet in Saint Ansgar. The Huskies wound up winning the meet by 3 points over the second-place Saints. N-P scored 141 team points followed by Saint Ansgar (138), Osage (121), North Butler (76), Northwood-Kensett (64), West Fork (24), Riceville (16) and Newman Catholic (8). The Huskies placed first in seven events, second in three and third in … Continue reading N-P boys win track meet in Saint Ansgar
Fayette County Sheriff’s Report
Compiled from Fayette County Sheriff’s Office news releases TUESDAY The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office was called at 10:29 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, to Washington Street in Elgin for a disturbance. After an investigation, deputies arrested Jayson Vazquez-Munoz, 37, of Elgin, on charges of domestic abuse assault causing injury (Class D felony), obstruct emergency communications (serious misdemeanor), and false imprisonment (serious misdemeanor). He was taken to the Fayette County Jail where he was held for an initial appearance and later bonded out on a $2,000 bond. Fayette County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Elgin Ambulance Service. WEDNESDAY The Fayette County … Continue reading Fayette County Sheriff’s Report
City petitions to take ownership of ‘deteriorating’ building downtown
A deteriorating building downtown should be declared abandoned, says a court filing by the city of Oelwein, which is seeking ownership. A court hearing in the years-long legal conflict involving the building at 27 S. Frederick — former home of Seams So Simple — is pending as court officials are trying to contact owner Gary Wright about setting a date. Wright took ownership of the building in the fall of 2021. He planned to repair and renovate it to operate a dog grooming business. He has not been able to bring the building up to code. The latest legal filing, … Continue reading City petitions to take ownership of ‘deteriorating’ building downtown
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Good morning, it’s Tuesday, March 28, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today: Sunny, with a high near 45. North wind 5 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 5 a.m. Increasing clouds, with a low around 20. West wind 9 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 7 am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 35. North wind 8 to 15 mph. Chance … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (March 28): n
Two-vehicle crash southwest of Oelwein
NEWS RELEASE On March 23, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a two-vehicle accident southwest of Oelwein on 10th St. and Q Avenue. Once Deputies arrived it was learned that Nicole Reaves, 31 of Fairbank was driving on 10th St. east bound in a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado when she rear-ended a silver 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by Aubrey Heinze, 28, of Oelwein. Heinze was attempting to turn northbound on Q Avenue when Reaves rear ended the Jeep. Reaves was cited for following too closely. Both vehicles are considered total losses. Only minor injuries were reported the Fayette … Continue reading Two-vehicle crash southwest of Oelwein
Trial scheduled in Floyd County family’s fight with CO2 pipeline company
A Floyd County family’s fight to keep pipeline surveyors off its property is scheduled to go to trial in August. Summit Carbon Solutions, LLC, which plans to construct a carbon capture pipeline through Iowa, filed suit on Dec. 20 against Gary L., John E., Sandra K. and Joshua Lee Marth and the Marth Family Revocable Trust. The company claims state law gives it the right to enter and survey private property for its project. Summit has tried and failed since last April to get permission from the Marths for a survey crew to access particular tracts of their property east … Continue reading Trial scheduled in Floyd County family’s fight with CO2 pipeline company
CLAYTON COUNTY: DNR virtual public meeting for Fawn Hollow feedlot nutrient management plan on March 30
DNR News Release The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will be hosting a virtual public meeting on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 1:00 pm to gather public comment on the Fawn Hollow Feedlot Nutrient Management Plan (NMP). The Fawn Hollow Feedlot is owned by Mike Butikofer and is located in Wagner Township in Clayton County. To request an electronic copy of the NMP, contact Kelli.Book@dnr.iowa.gov. Per the administrative rules, comments should be limited to the following topics: 1) that the NMP was submitted according to procedures required by the DNR and 2) that the NMP complies with the provisions of 567 … Continue reading CLAYTON COUNTY: DNR virtual public meeting for Fawn Hollow feedlot nutrient management plan on March 30
Nashua AM Update (March 24)
Good morning, it’s Friday, March 24, 2024. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST Today: Sunny, with a high near 49. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southeast in the morning. Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 31. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph. CHICKASAW COUNTY DISTRICT COURT NEWS West Union man sent to prison over vehicular homicide A West Union man is going to prison for causing causing the death of a passenger last fall when he crashed a … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (March 24)
NASHUA AREA COMMUNITY CALENDAR
To add an event to this calendar, email details to editorbaldus@gmail.com or text 641-426-0740 Saturday, March 25 “Wizard of Oz” musical performances, 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., N-P High School gymnasium. Admission: $5 Tuesday, March 28 Wednesday, March 29 Sunday, April 2 Friday, April 7 Saturday, April 8 Monday, April 10 Saturday, April 15 Continue reading NASHUA AREA COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Former Elgin city clerk charged with theft
A former city clerk is accused of embezzling more than $131,000 from Elgin cumulatively between 2017 to 2021. Rhonda Faye Dales, 62, of Clermont, is charged in Fayette County District Court with first-degree theft (Class C felony). Her initial court appearance is scheduled for 9 a.m. April 12, at the county courthouse in West Union. According to a news release, the Sheriff’s Office completed its investigation on March 7. The Fayette County Attorney’s Office turned over the investigation to the sherif after the State Auditor completed a report requested by the city of Elgin after City Clerk Rhonda Faye Dales … Continue reading Former Elgin city clerk charged with theft
Nashua AM Update (March 23): Read the jail study; sun coming back out
Good morning, it’s Thursday, March 23, 2023. WEATHER Today: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 40. North wind 7 to 10 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. North wind around 6 mph. Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. East wind 6 to 10 mph. Source: National Weather Service • • • CHICKASAW COUNTY JAIL STUDY You can read the study into Chickasaw County’s jail and sheriff’s office needs through this link: jail study presentation, Continue reading Nashua AM Update (March 23): Read the jail study; sun coming back out
West Union man sent to prison over vehicular homicide
A West Union man is going to prison for causing causing the death of a passenger last fall when he crashed a BMW Mini Cooper while fleeing law enforcement. Curtis Allen Williams, 38, pleaded guilty on Tuesday in Chickasaw County District Court to vehicular homicide (Class B felony), attempting to elude while operating while intoxicated (Class D felony), and first-offense OWI (serious misdemeanor). He was given maximum sentences of, respectively, 25 years, 5 years and 1 year. He was ordered to pay a fine of $1,025 plus a surcharge of $187.50. The three sentences will be served concurrently and will … Continue reading West Union man sent to prison over vehicular homicide
N-P’s football district changes out 2 schools
The Iowa High School Athletic Association recently announced the new football districts for the 2023 and 2024 seasons. Nashua-Plainfield is in Class A District 3 with: WHAT CHANGED: Grundy Center (13-0, 5-0) and Hudson (4-5, 3-3) moved out of District 3 . North Butler and South Winneshiek moved in. Continue reading N-P’s football district changes out 2 schools
Nashua AM Update (March 22): N-P track takes on bigger schools; football districts change; snow possible
Good morning, it’s Wednesday, March 22, 2023. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST Today: Mostly cloudy in the Nashua area, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Tonight: A 60% chance of snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 4 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. North wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible. Thursday: A 30% chance of snow, mainly before 7 a.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 41. … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (March 22): N-P track takes on bigger schools; football districts change; snow possible
Huck places 1st twice as 5 Huskies notch top 10 finishes at Wartburg invite
Nashua-Plainfield’s boys and girls varsity track and field teams competed in the Wartburg High School Invitational on Tuesday in Waverly. The 30-school field ranged from Class 1A to Class 4A. The top finisher for the Huskies was Kadence Huck, who placed first in the girls 400 with a time of 58.56 and the 800 at 2:23.04. In addition, four Huskies finished in the top 10 of individual events: Relay team results: These Huskies also set personal bests: TEAMS COMPETING AT INVITE Continue reading Huck places 1st twice as 5 Huskies notch top 10 finishes at Wartburg invite
CC one of many school districts swatted with fake threats
Charles City appears to have been one of many schools across the state today receiving a false threat call. According to a news release from the Charles City Police Department, it and the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office responded to the high school and middle school for a threat call. “It was discovered to be a false call which is being made around the entire state to other school districts,” the release posted on social media says. ” There was no danger to staff or children. Thank you to the incredible staff at both schools for their assistance. “Officers decided to … Continue reading CC one of many school districts swatted with fake threats
Nashua Update (March 21): Track back in action today; warm spell continues
Good afternoon, it’s Tuesday, March 21, 2023. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a south wind 11 to 18 mph. Tonight: A 50% chance of rain, mainly before 3 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Breezy, with a southeast wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Wednesday: A 30% chance of rain, mainly after 4 p.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. • • • COMMUNITY CALENDAR Today — … Continue reading Nashua Update (March 21): Track back in action today; warm spell continues
Football district assignments announced
The IAHSAA has released its district assignments for the 2023 and 2024 seasons. OELWEIN The Huskies are in Class 2A District 3 with: WHAT CHANGED: Clear Lake, Forest City and Garner-Hayfield/Ventura out. Oelwein, NFV and Waukon in. STARMONT The Stars are in Class A District 4 with: WHAT CHANGED: South Winneshiek out. North Cedar and Postville in. SUMNER-FREDERICKSBURG The Cougars are in Class 1A District 3 with: WHAT CHANGED: East Marshall and South Hardin out. S-F and MFL MarMac in. WAPSIE VALLEY The Warriors are in Class A District 3 with: WHAT CHANGED: Grundy Center and Hudson out. North Butler … Continue reading Football district assignments announced
NORTH CEDAR REPORTS 