5 N-P wrestlers advance to Saturday session at State Tournament
Five of the seven Nashua-Plainfield wrestlers that made it to Friday’s Class 1A session at the State Traditional Wrestling Tournament in Des Moines have advanced to Saturday. Jayden (106) and Garett Rinken (126) will be wrestling for state championships. Nic Brase (113) and Titus Evans (170) can still make it into third-place matches. Kendrick Huck (132) will wrestle for seventh place. Below are updates from today’s action along with their cumulative win-loss record at the tournament and team points earned JAYDEN RINKEN (3-0, 21 pts) Sophomore Jayden Rinken (46-2), seeded no. 1 at 106, won an 8-4 decision over no. 5 Cooper … Continue reading 5 N-P wrestlers advance to Saturday session at State Tournament
Nashua AM Update (Feb. 17):
Good morning, it’s Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST Today: Sunny, with a high near 27. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Tonight: Clear, with a low around 19. Breezy, with a southwest wind 13 to 18 mph decreasing to 7 to 12 mph after midnight. Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38. South wind 6 to 9 mph. SPORTS N-P boys hoops team hangs tough in loss to WV Thursday’s playoff game in Fairbank was tied at 17 after one quarter … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Feb. 17):
From the Capitol to You
By Rep. Sharon Steckman D- House District 59 I was recently honored to help kick off Black History Month which occurs each year for the entire month of February. Representatives are asked to prepare and present a short speech honoring a black person, usually someone who has a connection to Iowa. I was pleased to honor George Washington Carver on February 1st. This date was also recently designated as “George Washington Carver Day” in Iowa, so it was a great way to begin the month! The son of a slave, Carver graduated high school in Kansas and was accepted to … Continue reading From the Capitol to You
CC’s Blunt takes 8th at State Wrestling Tournament
Charles City senior Kayden Blunt (29-7) placed eighth in the Class 2A 182-weight class at the State Traditional Wrestling Tournament in Des Moines last week. Blunt, seeded no. 8 in the 182-pound weight class, was upset in his tournament opening match on Wednesday. No. 9 Jace Mulder, a senior from Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley, pinned Blunt in 28 seconds. Returning to the mats on Thursday, Blunt won his first two wrestle backs convincingly. First he won a 13-2 major decision over over no. 23 Cael Burmester (25-16), a junior at Hampton-Dumont-CAL. Then, he pinned no. 18 Wayne Johnston (29-13), a junior at … Continue reading CC’s Blunt takes 8th at State Wrestling Tournament
Updated: Oelwein man facing arson charge
APRIL 6, 2023, UPDATE: Chris Westendorf, of Oelwein, who is charged with second-degree arson, has changed attorneys. He is now represented by Gregory Schiller, of Monona. FEB. 16, 2023, REPORT: An Oelwein man is facing an arson charge over a fire at a house owned by his siblings where he resided. Chris Edward Westendorf, 57, is charged with second-degree arson, a Class C felony, in Fayette County District Court. According to the criminal complaint filed on Tuesday, Feb. 14, Westendorf told an officer at the scene of the fire — 420 4 1/2 St. SW — on Sunday, Feb. 12, … Continue reading Updated: Oelwein man facing arson charge
7 Huskies advance to Friday session of Class 1A State Wrestling Tournament
Seven Nashua-Plainfield wrestlers have survived the first two days of the State Tradition Tournament in Des Moines. Four remain in contention for first-place finishes. Huskies Jayden Rinken (106), Nic Brase (113), Garrett Rinken (126) and Titus Evans (170) have advanced to the semifinals on Friday. Huskies advancing to Friday in the consolation bracket are Kendrick Huck (132), Kaden Wilken (138) and Alden Sullivan (195). The tournament is over for Hayden Munn (120), Jackson Carey (152), Eli Kalainoff (160), Tate White (182), Jackson Zwanziger (220) and Landon Pratt (285). As a team, Nashua-Plainfield is in second with 74 points. Don Bosco … Continue reading 7 Huskies advance to Friday session of Class 1A State Wrestling Tournament
Nashua AM Update (Feb. 16): Husky boys basketball in playoff action tonight, wrestlers chasing state championships
Good morning, it’s Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST Today: A 60% chance of snow, mainly before noon.. Less than a 1/2 of accumulation possible Cloudy, with a high near 25. Blustery, with a north wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -7. Blustery, with a north wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Friday: Sunny, with a high near 28. Wind chill values as low as -5. Northwest wind 6 to 13 mph … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Feb. 16): Husky boys basketball in playoff action tonight, wrestlers chasing state championships
PHOTOS: CC girls basketball vs. WSR
Fans cheer on CC girls basketball in playoff loss
It began with the Comet families. “Let’s go Comets” Three claps with the chant. “Let’s go Comets!” More voices, more claps. It was the fourth quarter and the game was out of reach by more than 20 points. Waverly-She’ll Rock (16-6) went on to win the Class 4A Region 5 quarterfinal 62-25. Charles City’s season ended with a 2-19 record. But the Charles City student section joined in, and in that moment the game seemed much closer. The Comets continued to battle. When that chant quieted, the student section began a new one. “Thank you seniors!” The Comets will lose … Continue reading Fans cheer on CC girls basketball in playoff loss
All 5 CC wrestlers still in contention for 3rd place at State
Five Charles City wrestlers are competing at the State Traditional Wrestling Tournament in Des Moines this week: Carter Haberkorn (106), Nathan Lopez (145), Talan Weber (152), Kayden Blunt (182) and Ethan Peterson (195). Each lost 1 match on Wednesday, the first day of the tournament. So, the highest finish possible for any of them is third place. The Class 2A tournament resumes at 1:30 p.m. Thursday. Below are summaries of Wednesday’s action for each Comet. (Featured photo of the Comets warming up at State on Wednesday is courtesy of CCHS Wrestling.) Carter Haberkorn (0-1) CC junior Carter Haberkorn (19-12), was … Continue reading All 5 CC wrestlers still in contention for 3rd place at State
Huskies in 3rd after day 1 at the State Wrestling Tournament
Nashua-Plainfield is in third place as a team after Day 1 of Class 1A wrestling at the 2023 State Traditional Wrestling Tournament in Des Moines. Don Bosco has the team lead with 55 points, followed by Wilton with 43 and Nashua-Plainfield with 38. All 13 of Nashua-Plainfield’s wrestlers will return to action on Thursday. Five Huskies remain in contention for individual state championships: Jayden Rinken (106), Nic Brase (113), Garrett Rinken (126), Kaden Wilken (138), and Titus Evans (170). Eight others can still make it to the podium through wrestle backs. JAYDEN RINKEN (1-0, 4 pts) Sophomore Jayden Rinken (43-2), seeded no. … Continue reading Huskies in 3rd after day 1 at the State Wrestling Tournament
Nashua AM Update (Feb. 15): State wrestling today, chance of snow, and playoff basketball tomorrow
Good morning, it’s Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST a Today: Cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 25 by 5 p.m. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 18. Blustery, with a north wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9 a.m.. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Blustery, with a north wind around … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Feb. 15): State wrestling today, chance of snow, and playoff basketball tomorrow
First round matchups announced for N-P wrestlers at State
Thirteen Nashua-Plainfield wrestlers will begin their pursuit of state championships on Wednesday at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. The Class 1A first round begins at 9 a.m. Here are their opening matches: Sophomore Jayden Rinken (43-2), seeded no. 1 at 106, gets a bye in the first round. He then will take on no. 17 Kanaan Delagardelle (21-12), a sophomore at Don Bosco or no. 16 Caleb Wisecup (30-10), a junior from Ogden. Sophomore Nic Brase (40-6), no. 6 at 113, gets a first round bye. He then will face the winner of no. 11 Caleb Swedin (37-3), a … Continue reading First round matchups announced for N-P wrestlers at State
Oelwein FD fights second house fire within 24 hours
Oelwein firefighters were called back to action Monday (Feb. 13) to a second house fire within 24 hours. The 1 1/2 story house at 632 5th Ave. SW was destroyed by the fire, but no injuries were reported. The home was unoccupied, according to Oelwein Police. Gawkers, however, caused problems. “Our dedicated fire members responded to our second house fire in less than 24 hours” Public Safety Chief Jeremy Logan said in a news release issued Tuesday morning. “I am proud of their efforts and commitment for the safety of our community. To the contrary, I am again extremely disappointed … Continue reading Oelwein FD fights second house fire within 24 hours
Charles City AM Update (Feb. 14): Band concert tonight
Good morning, it’s Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST Today: Showers, mainly after 11 a.m. High near 47. Breezy, with a southeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph. Tonight: Showers, mainly before 11 p.m. Low around 26. Breezy, with a southeast wind 17 to 23 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Wednesday: Cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 24 by 5 p.m. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 24 mph, with gusts as … Continue reading Charles City AM Update (Feb. 14): Band concert tonight
Oelwein Police Reports (Feb. 9-13
Oelwein Police investigated a motor vehicle accident at East Charles and 1st Ave at 3:05 p.m. on Feb. 9. A Ford Edge driven by Dawn Ledesma collided with a Kenworth truck driven by Travis Michels. Initial estimates of damage were $1,500 to the vehicle driven by Ledesma and $1,500 to the vehicle driven by Michels. Michels was cited for failure to obey a traffic control device. The Oelwein Police were assisted by the Oelwein Fire Department and Mercy Oelwein Ambulance. At 5:08 p.m. on Feb. 9, Oelwein Police arrested Aaron David Elledge, 46, of Arlington, on charges of possession of … Continue reading Oelwein Police Reports (Feb. 9-13
Fayette County Sheriff’s Reports (Feb. 2, 12)
Sunday, Feb. 12 At about 2:10 a.m., a Fayette County Sheriff’s deputy stopped a vehicle for a traffic infraction at the intersection of 1st Avenue Northeast and 5th Street Northeast, Oelwein. Illegal substances were found and seized. Kashell Elexsis Allison, 29, of Oelwein, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance 3rd offense (Class D felony) and operating while intoxicated 2nd offense (aggravated misdemeanor). Tylor Andrew Richmond, 31 of West Union, was arrested on charges of first-offense possession of marijuana (serious misdemeanor) and possession of drug paraphernalia, (simple misdemeanor). Richmond and Allison were taken into custody and transported … Continue reading Fayette County Sheriff’s Reports (Feb. 2, 12)
N-P and North Butler advance in Class 1A boys basketball playoffs
Nashua-Plainfield and North Butler are moving deeper into the postseason after first-round victories Monday night. The Huskies won 80-63 on the road over Waterloo Christian, setting up a showdown on Thursday in Fairbank. Nashua-Plainfield (12-10) will tip off at 7 p.m against Wapsie Valley (18-4). N-P senior Bo Harrington led his squad with 39 points and 11 rebounds. Freshman Matthew Malven added 19 points followed by junior Tucker Franzen (8), senior Devin Johnson (6), senior Joel Winters (4). Winters collected 10 rebounds followed by Johnson (4), Malven (4), freshman Landon Foelske (3), Franzen (1) and freshman Jase Hansen (1). North … Continue reading N-P and North Butler advance in Class 1A boys basketball playoffs
Oelwein AM Update (Feb. 14): Huskies hoops season ends in Denver
Good morning, it’s Tuesday, Feb. 14. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST Today: Showers, mainly after 11 a.m. High near 46. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Tonight: Showers, mainly before 8 p.m. Low around 30. Breezy, with a southeast wind 21 to 25 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph. Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 27 by 5 p.m. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. (Extended Forecast) SPORTS Oelwein boys hoops … Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (Feb. 14): Huskies hoops season ends in Denver
Five Comets qualify for State Traditional Wrestling Tournament
Five Charles City wrestlers qualified on Saturday for the State Traditional Wrestling Tournament: Carter Haberkorn (106), Nathan Lopez (145), Talan Weber (152), Kayden Blunt (182) and Ethan Peterson (195). The State Tournament begins Wednesday, Feb. 15, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines Class 2A matches begin at 1:30 p.m. Click here to access Class 2A brackets. Haberkorn will face Mount Vernon junior Klayten Perreault (37-6) in the opening round at State. Lopez will face Glenwood sophomore Reese Fauble (21-9). Weber will face Okoboji/HMS senior Bryce Dodge (26-13). Blunt has a bye in the first round and will face either … Continue reading Five Comets qualify for State Traditional Wrestling Tournament
NORTH CEDAR REPORTS 