Nashua AM Update (Jan. 4)
Good morning, it’s Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023. WEATHER Snow is possible throughout today. In the morning it could mix with freezing drizzle, then in the afternoon with rain. Otherwise, it will be a cloudy day with patchy fog, a high temp around 33 and a west wind of 6 to 13 mph. Tonight, there is a 40% chance of snow as cloudy skies continue. The low will be around 26 with a West wind around 10 mph. (Extended Forecast) SPORTS Top of Iowa-East Boys Basketball Top of Iowa-East Girls Basketball Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Jan. 4)
Pipeline company files suit against Floyd County landowners
The company seeking to build a carbon capture pipeline through Iowa has filed suit against a Floyd County family over access to their land for surveys. Summit Carbon Solutions, LLC is seeking an injunction against Gary L., John E., Sandra K. and Joshua Lee Marth and the Marth Family Revocable Trust. It filed the petition on Dec. 20 in Floyd County District Court. Summit has tried and failed since April to get permission from the Marths for a survey crew to access particular tracts of their property east of Rockford, according to the filing. The crew would examine the cropland … Continue reading Pipeline company files suit against Floyd County landowners
Top of Iowa basketball returns tonight
The holiday break is over for Top of Iowa-East basketball. Here is tonight’s schedule. Girls basketball Boys basketball Continue reading Top of Iowa basketball returns tonight
N-P girls compete at Osage wrestling tournament
The Nashua-Plainfield girls wrestling team competed Monday at a 19-team tournament in Osage. Huskies Sara Babu and Ryan Reams place 4th and 7th, respectively, in their weight classes. At 100, Sara Babu went 2-2 and received a bye. She finished 4th. She pinned Annabelle Rohret of Cedar Falls at 5:45 and won a 15-11 decision over Hailey Peterson of Perry. She received one bye and lost to Gable Heman of Osage by fall and Mia Kurth of Waukon by pin at 43 seconds. At 115, Ryan Reams went 3-1 and placed 7th. She lost to Kamina Munson of Mason City … Continue reading N-P girls compete at Osage wrestling tournament
2nd drug warrant executed at same Maynard residence in 3 months
Fayette County authorities arrested two people after executing a search warrant at a Maynard home on Dec. 30. This was the second warrant regarding illegal drugs at the home withing three months, according to a news release from the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. Karylann Renee Lewin, 20, and Jaron Opria Evans, 37, both of Maynard, were charged with first-offense possession of methamphetamine (serious misdemeanor), child endangerment (aggravated misdemeanor) and possession of drug paraphernalia (simple misdemeanor). The Sheriff’s Office executed the search warrant on at 3:20 p.m. Friday at 120 7th St. N. The news release says deputies found methamphetamine and paraphernalia … Continue reading 2nd drug warrant executed at same Maynard residence in 3 months
Oelwein AM Update (Jan. 3)
Good morning. It’s Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. Wet and windy forecast today Rain is likely today, mainly before noon. Otherwise it will be cloudy and breezy with a high near 40. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph. Tonight will also be cloudy, with a low around 28. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. There is a chance of freezing rain overnight. (Extended Forecast) Oelwein Public Library has new hours of operation With the beginning of the new year, the library has new hours: SPORTS TONIGHT Girls Basketball Boys Basketball Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (Jan. 3)
PHOTOS: N-P wrestlers at Osage tournament (Jan. 2)
Oelwein AM update (Jan. 2): Rain tonight, students back in class this week
Good morning, it’s Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. WEATHER Today will be cloudy, with a high near 35. Northeast wind 7 to 14 mph. Tonight, rain and snow are likely before 11 p.m., then rain or freezing rain between 11 p.m. and midnight, then rain after midnight. Low around 32. Breezy, with a northeast wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. ENTERTAINMENT “Avatar: Way of The Water” and “Puss In Boots: The Last Wish” will be showing at The Grand Theatre of Oelwein through Jan. 12. BACK TO SCHOOL Students will return to class in the … Continue reading Oelwein AM update (Jan. 2): Rain tonight, students back in class this week
Freezing rain expected Monday night
Temperatures tonight will dip to the low 20s under mostly cloudy skies. Monday’s forecast includes rain and snow with a high of 35. There’s a chance of flurries before 2 p.m. changing over to rain around 4 p.m. with a northeast wind 6 to 13 mph. Monday night will see more rain, possibly freezing rain, with the low temperature around 33 and an east wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Ice accumulation of 0.1 to 0.3 of an inch possible. Continue reading Freezing rain expected Monday night
Nashua AM Update (Dec. 30): Bank open house today; Wellness Center adding yoga, tumbling
Good morning, it’s Friday, Dec. 30, 2022 WEATHER Today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon. Tonight will be partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 23. Southeast wind 3 to 8 mph. BUSINESS First State Bank in downtown Nashua will host its holiday open house today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Register for door prizes. Dairy Treat Pop Open, 4-8 p.m. today, 510 Sample St., Nashua HEALTH & FITNESS The Husky Wellness Center is adding two programs next week … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Dec. 30): Bank open house today; Wellness Center adding yoga, tumbling
Nashua AM Update (Dec. 29): Warmer today, freezing tonight; city doing water main dig
Good morning Nashua, it’s Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022. WEATHER After a foggy morning, today will be cloudy with a high of 38 and a slight chance of drizzle after 3 p.m. The night low is expected to be around 22. Patchy fog is again likely before 10 p.m. with a 20% chance of freezing drizzle before 11 p.m. and snow before midnight. Friday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 31. SPORTS N-P high school sports will resume Monday, Jan. 2, with the varsity girls wrestling team traveling to Osage. Competition begins at 5 p.m. NEWS Water main dig … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Dec. 29): Warmer today, freezing tonight; city doing water main dig
2 injured in crash near Oelwein
Two people were injured in a crash this morning near Oelwein when a minivan crossed lanes and hit an SUV. On Dec. 28, at 6:35 a.m., the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a two-vehicle accident on Hwy. 3, east of Oelwein near N Avenue. According to a deputy, a 2005 Chrysler Town and Country driven by Allen Krum, 41, of Stanley, was driving eastbound on Hwy. 3 when he crossed the center line and collided with a 2012 Dodge Journey operated by Lillian Smith, 52, of Strawberry Point. Both drivers were treated for possible injuries, and both … Continue reading 2 injured in crash near Oelwein
Crash on Christmas Eve near Fayette
No injuries were reported when a pickup fell into a road ditch near Fayette on Christmas Eve. At 11:44 a.m., the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call of a single vehicle accident on 150th St. just west of Fayette. According to deputies, a 2001 Ford Ranger driven by Zachary Bruns, 26, of Fayette was traveling west bound when he lost control due to the road conditions. The vehicle went into the north ditch landing on its side. No injuries were reported and the vehicle was towed from the scene. This accident remains under investigation. Continue reading Crash on Christmas Eve near Fayette
Winter community trout stockings start Jan. 14
IOWA DNR The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will release trout in five locations across Iowa this winter in areas that would not support them during warmer months. Winter trout stockings are a great place to take kids to catch their first fish. A small split shot and a hook with almost any kind of bait will catch trout. The popular program is supported by the sales of the trout fee. Anglers need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. The daily limit is five trout per licensed angler with a … Continue reading Winter community trout stockings start Jan. 14
It’s almost New Years! Join the First Day Hike Challenge at Iowa state parks
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
Nashua Update (Dec. 25): More snow; library hosting movie day on Wednesday
Good afternoon, it’s Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022. WEATHER: More snow Today snow is likely, possibly heavy, mainly after 5 p.m., says the National Weather Service. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 11. Wind chill values as low as -2. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Tonight, 1 to 3 inches of snow with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -5. South wind 6 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Monday, will be mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a temperature falling to around 4 by 5 p.m. Wind chill values as low as -9. … Continue reading Nashua Update (Dec. 25): More snow; library hosting movie day on Wednesday
Dangerously cold weather settles in
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
BLIZZARD NEWS: Road condition, business and more updates
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
BLIZZARD NEWS: Road conditions, business updates and more
Storm forces I-35 closure I-35 closed from Ames to Clear Lake — “Road conditions have become extremely hazardous in northern portions of the state making travel in some areas impossible. The Iowa DOT has closed both directions of travel on I-35 at Exit 111 (US 30) in Ames to Exit 194 (US 18) at Clear Lake. It is anticipated I-35 will be closed until sometime Saturday morning,” says the 511ia.org website. No movies in CC tonight Due to the weather, The Charles Theatre will remain closed tonight. It will reopen Christmas night with a 7 p.m. show, “I Wanna Dance … Continue reading BLIZZARD NEWS: Road conditions, business updates and more
Nashua AM Update (Dec. 23)
Good morning, it’s Friday, Dec. 23, 2022 IT’S A BLIZZARD The National Weather Service’s blizzard warning will last until at least 6 a.m. Saturday morning. Today’s forecast says widespread blowing snow will last into the evening, as will a northwest wind of 25-30 mph with gusts up to near 50 mph. Wind chill values will be as low as -35 all day and night. Otherwise, the day’s high temp will be around -2 under partly sunny skies. The night’s low will be around -7 as it becomes cloudy. Wondering about travel conditions, check the 511 website. Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Dec. 23)
NORTH CEDAR REPORTS 