Nashua AM Update (Feb. 13): Boys basketball playoffs begin this week
Good morning, it’s Monday, Feb. 13, 2023. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST Today: Sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 31. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Tuesday: Rain likely, mainly after 9 a.m. High near 45. Windy, with a southeast wind 14 to 19 mph increasing to 23 to 28 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph. WEEKEND SPORTS RESULTS HUSKY WRESTLERS HEADING TO STATE Thirteen members of the Nashua-Plainfield boys … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Feb. 13): Boys basketball playoffs begin this week
Oelwein AM Update (Feb. 13):
Good morning, it’s Monday, Feb. 13, 2023. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST Today: Sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 7 to 9 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 31. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Tuesday: Rain likely, mainly after noon. High near 45. Windy, with a south wind 16 to 21 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 43 mph. WEEKEND SPORTS RESULTS THE ROAD TO STATE WRESTLING OELWEIN — Kale Berinobis placed third at … Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (Feb. 13):
N-P wins District tournament, sends 13 wrestlers to State
Thirteen Nashua-Plainfield boys wrestlers qualified on Saturday for the State Traditional Tournament as the Huskies won the Class 1A District 5 tournament at North Linn. Huskies going to State are Jaydan Rinken (106), Nic Brase (113), Hayden Munn (120), Garret Rinken (126), Kendrick Huck (132), Kaden Wilken (138), Jackson Carey (152), Eli Kalainoff (160), Titus Evans (170), Tate White (182), Aiden Sullivan (195), Jackson Zwanziger (220) and Landon Pratt (285). N-P scored 274.5 team points to take first in the District 5 tournament, followed by Lake Mills (173), Central Springs (129), Saint Ansgar (122.5), Newman Catholic (83), North Union (70.5), … Continue reading N-P wins District tournament, sends 13 wrestlers to State
West Central and Starmont choose new shared superintendent
The West Central and Starmont school districts have found a new leader in current Edgewood-Colesburg Superintendent Rob Busch. The local districts on Friday the hiring of Busch as their next shared superintendent. “I am honored and excited to serve as the next shared superintendent of Starmont and West Central!” Busch said in a news release from the districts. “Through my professional experience, I have become well-acquainted with the educational landscape of eastern Iowa, and I look forward to the opportunity to serve both districts.” He will officially begin his new job on July 1. He is succeeding Gary Benda, who … Continue reading West Central and Starmont choose new shared superintendent
Oelwein update (Feb. 10): Huskies hosting girls basketball playoff game on Saturday
Good afternoon, it’s Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST Today: Sunny, with a high near 29. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph. Tonight: Clear, with a low around 17. South wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. UPCOMING GIRLS BASKETBALL POSTSEASON GAMES Class 3A, Region 3 — Saturday, Feb. 11, games Union (4-18) at Oelwein (11-11), 7 p.m. (Click here for bracket) Class 2A Region 1 — Saturday, Feb. 11, games Wapsie Valley … Continue reading Oelwein update (Feb. 10): Huskies hosting girls basketball playoff game on Saturday
Nashua AM Update (Feb. 10): N-P girls hoops season ends
Good morning, today is Friday, Feb. 10. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST Today: Sunny, with a high near 29. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Tonight: Clear, with a low around 17. South wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy, with a southwest wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. GIRLS BASKETBALL POSTSEASON SCORES FROM THURSDAY Class 1A – Region 6 First Round Dunkerton 43, Nashua-Plainfield 37: Kadence Huck led the Huskies with 13 points, followed by Jalynn … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Feb. 10): N-P girls hoops season ends
Duffield sentenced over fairgrounds damage
Isaiah Cecil Hakeem Duffield, 20, of Ridgeway, pleaded guilty to the amended charge of third-degree criminal mischief (aggravated misdemeanor) and was sentenced to 270 days in jail with credit for time served. An $855 fine and surcharge were suspended. He was ordered to pay $2,500 in restitution. He was originally charged with second-degree criminal mischief (Class D felony). According to the criminal complaint, Duffield and four others, including three juveniles, caused more than $9,000 damage to freestanding bathrooms and fencing at the Fayette County Fairgrounds on June 20, 2021. Continue reading Duffield sentenced over fairgrounds damage
Fayette man accused of Sumner thefts
A Fayette man is facing multiple charges, including a felony count, after allegedly breaking into at least 10 vehicles at a Sumner business. Following a search of his Chevrolet K1500 extended cab pickup, Justin Troy Steinbronn, 33, was arrested and charged with second-degree theft (Class D felony), and 10 counts of vehicle burglary (aggravated misdemeanors), says a news release from the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office received a report on Tuesday, Feb. 7, about multiple vehicles being broken into at Meyer Custom Chevy. At about 2:30 a.m., a search warrant was executed on Steinbronn’s vehicle in Fayette and numerous … Continue reading Fayette man accused of Sumner thefts
Oelwein AM Update (Feb. 9): WC girls begin hoops postseason tonight
Good morning, it’s Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST Today: A chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 32 by 5 p.m. Breezy, with a northwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Tonight: A slight chance of rain and snow. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as -3. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Friday: Sunny, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as … Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (Feb. 9): WC girls begin hoops postseason tonight
Nashua AM Update (Feb. 9): Girls basketball postseason begins tonight
Good morning, it’s Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, the first day of the IGHSAU girls basketball postseason. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST Today: A 30% chance of snow and freezing rain beginning before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 35. Breezy, with a northwest wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Tonight: A 20% chance of snow before 8 p.m. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -6. Blustery, with a northwest wind 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Friday: … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Feb. 9): Girls basketball postseason begins tonight
CC AM Update (Feb. 8): Storm coming; Comets split hoops doubleheader
Good morning, it’s Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Tonight: Snow likely after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible. Winter storm watch (3 a.m., Thursday to 9 a.m. Friday): A winter storm will bring accumulating snow, possibly heavy, to much of the area late Wednesday night through Thursday evening. Confidence is increasing in a heavy snow band … Continue reading CC AM Update (Feb. 8): Storm coming; Comets split hoops doubleheader
Nashua AM Update (Feb. 8): Storm coming; hoops postseason starts Thursday
Good morning, it’s Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Tonight: Snow likely after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southeast wind 6 to 13 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible. Winter storm watch (3 a.m., Thursday to 9 a.m. Friday): A winter storm will bring accumulating snow, possibly heavy, to much of the area late Wednesday night through Thursday evening. Confidence is increasing in a heavy snow band of … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Feb. 8): Storm coming; hoops postseason starts Thursday
Oelwein Police Reports — Jan. 30-Feb. 2
These reports are provided by the Oelwein Police Department. Monday, Jan. 30 At 10:14 a.m., Oelwein Police arrested Gary Leroy Cummings, 49, of Oelwein, on a charge of possession of marijuana (serious misdemeanor) following a traffic stop in the 10 block of 10th Street Southwest. Wednesday, Feb. 1 At 8:42 p.m., Oelwein Police arrested Meghan Renae Conrad, 23, of Oelwein, in the 900 block of 1st Avenue Northeast, on a Fayette County warrant for an original charge of domestic abuse assault. Continue reading Oelwein Police Reports — Jan. 30-Feb. 2
Fayette County Sheriff’s Report — Feb. 3-4
Reports supplied by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. Friday, Feb. 3 At 7:17 p.m. the Sheriff’s Office received a report of a car vs. deer accident on V68 north of 255th Street. Upon further investigation, the driver of the 2023 Toyota Highlander, Lisa M. Kleiss 60, of Fredericksburg, was traveling south when a couple of deer entered the roadway. Kleiss was unable to stop and struck the deer. The Toyota sustained approximately $6,000 in damage, but no one was injured in the accident. Saturday, Feb. 4 At about 1:15 a.m., the Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call in Maynard. After … Continue reading Fayette County Sheriff’s Report — Feb. 3-4
Nashua AM Update (Feb. 6):
Good morning, it’s Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST Today: 40 percent chance of rain after 4 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Breezy, with a southeast wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Tonight: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 9 p.m. Cloudy, with a low around 30. Blustery, with a southeast wind 11 to 17 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. New Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Feb. 6):
Oelwein AM Update (Feb. 6)
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Breezy, with a southeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph. Tonight: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 21 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph. County supervisors to meet with Board of Health rep When the Fayette County Board of Supervisors meets this morning at 9 a.m., it intends to … Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (Feb. 6)
Catch-photo-release tournament encourages Iowa walleye anglers to report their catches
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is partnering for a second year with MyCatch by Angler’s Atlas to conduct a statewide walleye fishing challenge starting May 1 through June 30. The Iowa Chapter of the American Fisheries Society has joined as a research partner for the 2023 challenge. Anglers will have the chance to win weekly prizes while also contributing to fisheries research, helping improve walleye fishing in the state. The Iowa Walleye Challenge uses the MyCatch mobile app to record the length of a fish. Participating anglers take a picture of the fish on a measuring device using the app. … Continue reading Catch-photo-release tournament encourages Iowa walleye anglers to report their catches
Top of Iowa-East girls basketball standings and scores
Top of Iowa girls basketball standings as of Sunday, Feb. 5 Conference Season West Fork 15-0 20-0 Osage 14-1 19-1 Saint Ansgar 10-5 13-6 Central Springs 10-6 12-8 Northwood-Kensett 9-6 9-11 Newman Catholic 6-10 7-12 North Butler 2-12 5-15 Nashua-Plainfield 2-13 4-16 Rockford 0-14 1-18 WEEK OF JAN. 29-FEB. 3 Monday, Jan. 30 Waterloo Christian 48, Nashua-Plainfield 29: Kadence Huck scored 10 points for N-P followed by Kendall Bailey-Pint (9), Bailey Fisher (6), Paige Franzen (2), and Myranda Webster (2). Central Springs 61, Rockford 19 Osage 66, Charles City 11 Saint Ansgar 51, Crestwood 47 Tuesday, Jan. 31 Central Springs … Continue reading Top of Iowa-East girls basketball standings and scores
Top of Iowa-East boys basketball standings and scores
Top of Iowa boys basketball standings as of Sunday, Feb. 5 Conference Season West Fork 14-1 15-3 Osage 13-2 16-4 Newman Catholic 13-2 16-2 Nashua-Plainfield 7-6 11-9 North Butler 6-9 9-11 Saint Ansgar 5-10 6-13 Northwood-Kensett 5-10 7-13 Central Springs 4-12 6-14 Rockford 0-14 0-19 WEEK OF FEB. 5-11 Monday, Feb. 6 Nashua-Plainfield at North Butler Saint Ansgar at Clarksville Garner-Hayfield-Ventura at Newman Catholic Central Springs at Northwood-Kensett West Fork at Osage Tuesday, Feb. 7 Rockford at Saint Ansgar Newman Catholic at Dunkerton Thursday, Feb. 9 Forest City at West Fork Friday, Feb. 10 Newman Catholic at Lake Mills Districts, … Continue reading Top of Iowa-East boys basketball standings and scores
Nashua Update (Feb. 5): Husky wrestlers capture 3rd at State Duals; School Board to meet about sports complex; City Council to accept member resignation
Hello, it’s Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023. N-P boys win 3rd at State Duals The Nashua-Plainfield boys varsity wrestling team captured third place at the IAHSSA State Dual Tournament on Saturday. Fourth-seeded N-P opened the tournament with a 48-22 victory over No. 5 Wapsie Valley. Then top-seeded Don Bosco defeated N-P 43-27. In the third-place match, the Huskies took down No. 3 Alburnett 41-29. (Full dual results) NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST Tonight: Patchy fog between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Monday: … Continue reading Nashua Update (Feb. 5): Husky wrestlers capture 3rd at State Duals; School Board to meet about sports complex; City Council to accept member resignation
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