Hawkeye woman charged with attempted murder with a sword
A Hawkeye woman accused of injuring her husband with swords is facing an attempted murder charge. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office took a 911 call at 8:29 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, reporting a domestic assault in progress at a residence on P Avenue in rural Hawkeye, according to a news release from the Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the residence where they found Cannon and then a 70-year-old man with severe lacerations to his face and back of his head, according to the criminal complaint. He was transported to a La Crosse, Wis., hospital with the life-threatening injuries. Kim Renee … Continue reading Hawkeye woman charged with attempted murder with a sword
Jury selected in stray voltage civil trial
A jury of nine people has been selected for the Vagts Dairy stray voltage trial. Civil trials call eight jurors and one alternative juror. On Tuesday, eight men and one woman were selected. Four of the jurors are retirees. One is listed as a laborer and another as a farmer. The others work in the medical and transportation fields. The trial didn’t return to session on Thursday because of the winter storm. Mark, Joan and Andrew Vagts and Vagts Dairy LLC filed suit in March 2021 in Fayette County District Court against Northern Natural Gas claiming it created a nuisance … Continue reading Jury selected in stray voltage civil trial
Jury selection begins in stray voltage nuisance trial
Something was seriously wrong in the herd at Vagts Dairy. Milk production and health problems emerged in the late 2010’s in the 500-cow Holstein herd. Cows eventually were not responding to veterinarian treatments, and many had to be shot or were sold, the West Union dairy farm owners say. After determining that stray voltage from a pipeline transversing the farm was the cause, Mark, Joan and Andrew Vagts and Vagts Dairy LLC filed suit in March 2021 in Fayette County District Court against Northern Natural Gas Company. Two parts of the original petition have been dismissed, but a nuisance claim … Continue reading Jury selection begins in stray voltage nuisance trial
Oelwein AM Update (Jan. 18): Snow tonight
Good morning, it’s Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. WEATHER Between 2 and 4 inches of snow is expected to fall overnight as an east wind gusts at around 30 mph. Otherwise, today will be cloudy and breezy with a high near 34. The east wind of 9 to 17 mph will gust at times. There is a 50% chance of snow and rain around 4 p.m., with the likelihood growing to 100% later in the evening. The night’s low will be around 29. (Extended Forecast) TUESDAY SCOREBOARD Boys basketball Hudson 42, Oelwein 42: The Huskies lost their second in a row, … Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (Jan. 18): Snow tonight
Nashua AM Update (Jan. 18): N-P wrestlers win; storm to precede Winterfest
Good morning, it’s Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. WEATHER The Nashua area is under a winter storm warning until noon Thursday. Heavy snow is expected to hit this evening. Today will be cloudy with a high around 35. A light north wind will become east this morning and wind gusts of around 25 mph are possible. There is a 40% chance of rain and snow between 4-5 p.m. That ratchets up to 100% tonight when the snow could be heavy at times with 3 to 7 inches of accumulation possible. The low temp will be around 28 and a northeast wind … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Jan. 18): N-P wrestlers win; storm to precede Winterfest
N-P wrestlers put on dominating performance at home
The Nashua-Plainfield boys wrestling team won every individual varsity match last night in its home quad against South Winneshiek, Starmont and Postville. The girls varsity was 3-1 in its matches against North Butler-Clarksville. See results below. GIRLS: N-P vs. NORTH BUTLER-CLARKSVILLE 100: Sara Babu (N-P) over Addy Johnson (NB-C) (Fall 2:34) 135: Savannah Pierce (NB-C) over Amy Goerke (N-P) (Fall 1:14) 135: Makinzey Brannon (N-P) over Savannah Pierce (NB-C) (Fall 0:29) 190: Kylie Vance (N-P) over Sydney Lovrien (NB-C) (Fall 1:47) BOYS: N-P vs. STARMONT 120: Hayden Munn (N-P) over Zach Taylor (STAR) (Fall 0:50) 132: Kendrick Huck (N-P) over … Continue reading N-P wrestlers put on dominating performance at home
Nashua AM Update (Jan.): Teen Tuesday today, N-P wrestling tonight
Good morning, it’s Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. WEATHER — It will be cloudy today and tonight with a high of 34 degrees and a low around 30. A west wind of 13-15 mph will become northwest in the evening, slowing to 6-13 mph, according to the National Weather Service. On Wednesday, expect a mostly cloudy day with a high near 35, north wind of 6-15 mph becoming east in the afternoon and a 30% chance of scattered rain and snow showers after 3 p.m. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Teen Tuesday, 3:45-4:45 p.m., today, Nashua Public Library. 5th-12th graders welcome for Wii games, … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Jan.): Teen Tuesday today, N-P wrestling tonight
N-P boys take 2nd at Hudson Wrestling Invite
Nashua-Plainfield placed second as a team at the Hudson Wrestling Invitational that wrapped up Saturday. Don Bosco took first with 232 team points, followed by N-P with 202.5, according to Track Wrestling. Four Huskies made it to their weight class championship matches, with two winning. Nic Brase took first at 113 by defeating Don Bosco’s Cole Frost in an 8-3 decision. Garret Rinken won the 126 title by pinning North Fayette Valley’s Tate Germann at 1:16. Kaden Wilken at 138 and Aiden Sullivan at 195 each placed second. Third-place finishers for the Huskies were Titus Evans (170), Kendrick Huck (132), … Continue reading N-P boys take 2nd at Hudson Wrestling Invite
NEIC boys basketball standings, scores and shedules
Conference Season W-L W-L Waverly-Shell Rock 6-0 8-3 Charles City 4-1 8-3 Decorah 3-3 7-5 Crestwood 2-3 9-3 New Hampton 2-4 4-7 Waukon 0-6 1-11 Monday, Jan. 16, game Clarksville at Crestwood Tuesday, Jan. 17, games Waukon vs. Prairie Du Chien West Delaware at Waverly-Shell Rock New Hampton at Columbus Catholic Charles City at Crestwood WEEK OF JAN. 8-14 Monday, Jan. 9, games Charles City 64, Mason City 51: A trio of Comets scored in double-digits in this home victory over Mason City. Junior Kam Mestas led all scorers with 17 points. Senior Chase Low and Junior Jack Hanson scored … Continue reading NEIC boys basketball standings, scores and shedules
SUV crosses centerline, causes crash outside Fairbank
The collision of an SUV and a pickup northeast of Fairbank seriously injured their occupants on Sunday. At 10:42 a.m., Jan. 15, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a two-vehicle accident on Y Ave. south of 40th Street. A 2016 Chevy Equinox operated by Isaac Buzynksi, 21, of Fairbank crossed the center line and collided with a 2000 Chevy S10 pickup operated by Eric Sterba, 50, of Sumner, says a news release from the Sheriff’s Office. Occupants were treated for possible severe injuries and both vehicles were totaled, it says. Buzynski was cited for driving in improper … Continue reading SUV crosses centerline, causes crash outside Fairbank
Nashua AM Update (Jan. 13): Warm up on its way; Harrington passes milestone
Good morning, it’s Friday, Jan. 13. WEATHER This chilly Friday will give way to a warmer Saturday, according to the National Weather Service forecast. Today and tonight will me mostly cloudy, with a high near 24 and a low around 13. The daytime northwest wind of 5 to 8 mph will become south after midnight Saturday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 36. A south wind of 9 to 15 mph will gust as high as 24 mph. Sunday’s high will be around 40. SPORTS Harrington scores 1,000th career point in home victory Bo Harrington’s 36-point performance in … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Jan. 13): Warm up on its way; Harrington passes milestone
Fayette County inmate charged with attempted murder of jail staffer
An inmate is facing an attempted murder charge after allegedly assaulting a correctional officer at the Fayette County Jail this week, causing serious injuries. Jeannie Marie Murphy, 48, made an initial court appearance on Tuesday, Jan. 10. She was charged with attempted murder (Class B felony) and assault on persons in certain occupations using or displaying a dangerous weapon (Class D felony). Her bail was set at $25,000 cash or surety. At about 4:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 9, a detention officer attempting to check whether Murphy damaged the fire sprinkler in her jail cell tried to move her to another … Continue reading Fayette County inmate charged with attempted murder of jail staffer
Oelwein man gets 30 years for distributing methamphetamine and obstructing justice
News Release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Iowa A man who distributed methamphetamine out of his residence, conspired to have a government witness assaulted, and sexually abused multiple women was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison. Justin Michael Buehler, age 39, from Oelwein, Iowa, received the prison term after a June 9, 2022 jury verdict finding him guilty of two counts of distribution of methamphetamine. The evidence at trial showed that Buehler distributed methamphetamine to an employee at his workplace. In January 2019, law enforcement agents coordinated with the employee to set up two controlled purchases … Continue reading Oelwein man gets 30 years for distributing methamphetamine and obstructing justice
PHOTOS: N-P boys basketball 2022 season
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Oelwein AM Update (Jan. 12)
Good morning, it’s Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. WEATHER Today will be cloudy and blustery with temperatures in the mid to low 20s. The northwest wind will blow around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Tonight will continue to be cloudy and windy with a low around 18. (Extended Forecast) SPORTS TONIGHT Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (Jan. 12)
Nashua AM Update (Jan. 12): N-P basketball at home tonight
Good morning, it’s Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. WEATHER Today will be cloudy and blustery with temperatures in the 20s. The northwest wind will blow around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Tonight will continue to be cloudy and windy with a low around 15. (Extended Forecast) SPORTS TONIGHT Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Jan. 12): N-P basketball at home tonight
N-P School Board asking voters to OK financing plan for sports complex
The Nashua-Plainfield school district plans to finance construction of a baseball and softball complex in Plainfield one of two ways, neither of which affects property taxes. The Board of Education at its regular meeting on Monday approved resolutions to make either possible. Regardless of the way the debt is incurred, the district will use sales tax revenue from the state to pay it off. The statewide 1 cent local option sales tax, which voters reauthorized in the fall — called Secure an Advanced Education or SAVE funding — is designated for school facilities. The Board’s preferred financing option requires getting … Continue reading N-P School Board asking voters to OK financing plan for sports complex
Nashua AM Update (Jan. 11)
Good morning, it’s Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. WEATHER Today will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Light north wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Tonight, watch for patchy fog before 8 p.m. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 23. North wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Thursday will be mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 23 by 5 p.m. Blustery, with a northwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. EAT SOUP, SUPPORT AFTER-PROM Mark your calendars, a soup supper fundraiser … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Jan. 11)
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