Fayette County Court Report: Oelwein man sent to prison after probation revocation
Darrick Shawn Eubanks, II, 28, of Oelwein, was ordered to prison for up to five years after his probation was revoked Dec. 13. He was on probation after pleading guilty in in May to felony counts of willful injury and domestic abuse as well as serious misdemeanor domestic abuse. He was later convicted of escape from a residential facility. In September, he was arrested in Buchanan County on charges of domestic abuse, child endangerment an false imprisonment, leading to Correctional Services to recommend probation revocation. Continue reading Fayette County Court Report: Oelwein man sent to prison after probation revocation
N-P girls wrestling wins 1 team dual, collects 4 pins
The Nashua-Plainfield girls wrestling team won one team dual — against MFL MarMac — at the Saint Ansgar quad on Tuesday. Most of the matches in each dual were forfeited for lack of opponent. N-P’s Elexa O’Neill had the most productive night by notching two pins. One was over North Central’s Lillian Holtan in 59 seconds in the 120 weight class and the other over MFL MarMac’s Melody Grimm at 3:01 in the 125 class. At 115, N-P’s Lillie Caster pinned North Central’s Madison Edwards at 4:22. At 125, N-P’s Makinzey Brannon pinned North Central’s Autumn Sunkle in 32 seconds. … Continue reading N-P girls wrestling wins 1 team dual, collects 4 pins
Oelwein AM Update (Dec. 21): Expect up to 6 inches of snow tonight; catch up on scores, school closures
Good morning, it’s Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, the shortest day of the year. DANGEROUS WINTER STORM COMING The National Weather Service forecast says today there is a 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4 p.m., but accumulation will be light. The high temperature today will be around 18, but the wind chill will be as low as -7. The heavy snow is expected overnight, with up to 6 inches possible. The low temperature will be around -6 with a wind chill around -13. A southeast wind of 8-18 mph could gust as up to 26 mph. After 5 a.m., … Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (Dec. 21): Expect up to 6 inches of snow tonight; catch up on scores, school closures
Nashua AM Update (Dec. 21): Storm cancels school tomorrow; Frost wins 500th dual last night
Good morning, it’s Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, the shortest day of the year. WINTER STORM ON ITS WAY Nashua-Plainfield Community Schools has already cancelled classes for Thursday because of the oncoming winter storm. The National Weather Service says snow is likely this afternoon, mainly after 4 p.m. The high temperature will be near 16, but wind chill values will be as low as -12 with a southeast wind of 8-10 mph. Tonight, 3 to 5 inches of snow will fall overnight. The low temp will be around -8 with wind chills as low as -20 from a bluster southeast wind … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Dec. 21): Storm cancels school tomorrow; Frost wins 500th dual last night
Coach Frost wins 500th dual as N-P sweeps home quad
Coach Al Frost sped past a milestone Tuesday night as his Nashua-Plainfield boys wrestling team swept its home quad. Frost collected his 500th wrestling dual victory and was congratulated by many former wrestlers, managers, cheerleaders and coaches. No. 500 came against Forest City, N-P’s final dual of the night. The Huskies won 66-8 Nashua-Plainfield also won duals against North Union 55-21 and Rockford 81-0. The night was made possible by N-P winning four team duals over the weekend at The Battle of Waterloo tournament. N-P in action against North Union BOX SCORES Nashua-Plainfield 66, Forest City 8 Forest City forfeited … Continue reading Coach Frost wins 500th dual as N-P sweeps home quad
VIDEO: Watch highlights from the end of N-P boys basketball’s 56-52 win over North Butler
Ashley employees donate to Plentiful Pantry
Ashley Industrial Molding staff donated 155 pounds of food to Plentiful Pantry in Oelwein. Pantry officials say it will help so much over the holidays. Courtesy photo Continue reading Ashley employees donate to Plentiful Pantry
Oelwein AM Update (Dec. 20): Freeze arrives; wrestling and hoops tonight
Good morning, it’s Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022. ARCTIC DROP The National Weather Service’s forecast says today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 11. Wind chill values as low as -9 off a northwest wind 10 to 13 mph. Then, tonight, clouds will increase and the low will be around-1. Wind chill will be as low as -12 off a northwest wind 6 to 10 mph which will become east after midnight. (Extended Forecast) HUSKY MUSICIANS IN ACTION TODAY A small volunteer group of Oelwein 8-12th grade band members will be performing holiday carols today at Dollar Fresh starting … Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (Dec. 20): Freeze arrives; wrestling and hoops tonight
Nashua AM Update: Cold settling in, wrestling tonight
Good morning, it’s Tuesday, Dec. 2022. FREEZE DEEPENING The National Weather Service forecast says today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 10. Wind chill values as low as -11. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph. Tonight, there will be increasing clouds, with a low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -12. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming east after midnight. (Extended Forecast) N-P WINS 1, LOSES 1 The Huskies basketball teams hosted North Butler last night with mixed results. The Bearcats won the varsity girls game 43-33. The N-P boys slipped past North Butler 56-52. … Continue reading Nashua AM Update: Cold settling in, wrestling tonight
N-P splits hoops doubleheader with North Butler
It was by no means emphatic, but Corbin Lewis’s third-quarter dunk made a statement. North Butler was not going away. Nashua-Plainfield went into the half of Monday night’s home boys basketball game with a 27-24 lead. The Bearcats then opened the third quarter with a 6-0 run capped off with the dunk to give them a 30-27 lead. N-P’s Bo Harrington then nailed the first of his two 3 pointers to tie game at 30-30. The Huskies would not trail again. N-P went on to win 56-52 over its Top of Iowa Conference rival. The victory evened out the night … Continue reading N-P splits hoops doubleheader with North Butler
N-P wins 2 duals at Battle of Waterloo
WATERLOO — The Nashua-Plainfield boys wrestling team went 2-2 in team duals with 26 pins at the Battle of Waterloo on Friday and Saturday at Young Arena. N-P defeated Independence, 41-31, and Wapsie Valley, 38-33. Crestwood defeated N-P, 39-34, as did West Delaware, 42-31 Dual Results Nashua-Plainfield 41, Independence 31126: Garret Rinken (N-P) over Elliot Hurley (Ind) (Fall 2:55)132: Keyten Jacobsen (Ind) over Jonathan O`Neill (N-P) (TF 17-0 5:19)138: Remy Ressler (Ind) over Devon Blanchard (N-P) (Fall 5:34)145: Kaden Kremer (Ind) over Kaden Wilken (N-P) (Dec 14-10)152: Jackson Carey (N-P) over Christopher Meyer (Ind) (Dec 7-1)160: Eli Kalainoff (N-P) over … Continue reading N-P wins 2 duals at Battle of Waterloo
Oelwein AM Update (Dec. 19): Hazardous weather ahead
Good morning, it’s Monday, Dec. 19, 2022. WEATHER Today, there is a 50% chance of snow, mainly after 3 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Otherwise, it will be cloudy, with a high near 25. Wind chill values from an east wind of 7-13 mph will be as low as -9. Tonight, there is an 80% chance of snow mainly before 3 a.m. Low around 9. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. A hazardous weather outlook from the NWS says: “Confidence is increasing for a powerful winter storm to impact the region with accumulating snow, … Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (Dec. 19): Hazardous weather ahead
PHOTOS: Luft wins 100th as Charles City wrestlers compete at Battle of Waterloo
Lily Luft notched her 100th career win on Saturday as the Charles City girls wrestling team won one dual during the two-day Battle of Waterloo. The Comets defeated Dallas Center-Grimes 42-33. Luft had five wins on the day int he 135-pound weight class, all by pin. Elizabeth Oleson at 140 won four matches by fall. Leah Stewart at 190 won three matches by fall and one by decision in a tiebreaker. Katelyn Miller at 125 and Destiney Kolheim at 155 each had three pins. Tegan Cavanaugh at 115, Kylie Blunt at 130 and Ava Thompson at 235 each had two … Continue reading PHOTOS: Luft wins 100th as Charles City wrestlers compete at Battle of Waterloo
PHOTOS: Wapsie Valley at Battle of Waterloo
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Oelwein School Board to meet Monday, discuss Sacred Heart HVAC and more
When the Oelwein Community Schools Board of Directors meets at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, it will have the heating and cooling system at the Sacred House school gymnasium on the agenda. The board is scheduled to discuss and then choose an engineer/architect for the gymnasium heating, ventilation and air conditioning project. The district leases the gymnasium for $1 with the intent of upgrading it, which initially meant getting it competition ready, Superintendent Josh Ehn explained to the board at its November meeting. The district had so far invested $250,000 into the facility. A second phase of upgrades involves the … Continue reading Oelwein School Board to meet Monday, discuss Sacred Heart HVAC and more
Nashua AM Update (Dec. 16): No school today
Good morning, it’s Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, and school has been called off in the Nashua-Plainfield district because of the weather. WEATHER Blowing snow, drifting and colder temps are in today’s National Weather Service forecast. For today, it says more snow is likely before noon. Otherwise it will be cloudy, with a high near 26, and breezy, with a west wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Tonight, there’s a slight chance of snow overnight. It will be loudy, with a low around 15, and breezy, with a west wind 14 to 17 mph, with … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Dec. 16): No school today
PHOTOS & Results: CC Wrestling’s Pack the Gym Night
Young grapplers from the Chucktown Wrestling and Chickasaw Elite Wrestling Clubs went first at Pack the Gym night in Charles City on Thursday. The boys and girls wrestling team from Charles City and New Hampton High Schools followed with varsity duals. CWC VS. CEWC CCHS vs. NHHS duals Boys varsity: New Hampton/Turkey Valley 39, Charles City 33 Girls varsity: Charles City 54, New Hampton/Turkey Valley 9 Continue reading PHOTOS & Results: CC Wrestling’s Pack the Gym Night
Nashua AM update (Dec.15): Snow possible all day, band concerts tonight
Good morning, it’s Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. WEATHER The National Weather Service forecast says we should expect up to 2 inches of snow accumulation today. The temperature will peak at about 34, but a southwest wind will blow 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Tonight, snow will continue, although less than an inch is expected. The low temp will be around 22. A west wind of around 15 mph will gust as high as 30 mph. On Friday, will be windy and cooler with a projected high near 28. There is a 50 percent chance … Continue reading Nashua AM update (Dec.15): Snow possible all day, band concerts tonight
Second of three people arrested in June drug raid sentenced to probation
Two people arrested in June when authorities raided a Wadena home and seized multiple pounds of illegal drugs have accepted plea deals and been placed on probation. Connie Marie Wilson, 60, pleaded guilty to possession of cannabidoil with intent to deliver (Class C felony), possession of marijuana with intent to deliver (Class D felony) and failure to affix a drug tax stamp (Class D felony) as part of an agreement with prosecution that included the dropping of six other charges. On Monday in Fayette County District Court, she was placed on two to five years of supervised probation. If she … Continue reading Second of three people arrested in June drug raid sentenced to probation
Nashua Update (Dec. 14): Snow and rain on the way; Husky grapplers win in NFV
Good afternoon, here’s what’s happening in the Nashua area. WEATHER: Snow is in the forecast followed by significantly colder temperatures. Overnight tonight, there is a slight chance of rain between 2-3 a.m., then a chance of snow. Otherwise, the night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 28 with a calm wind. On Thursday, snow is likely in the morning, will possibly mix with rain between 1-4 p.m., and then turn back to snow after 4 p.m. The high temp will be around 34 with wind gusts as high as 22 mph. Thursday night, the chance of snow continues. … Continue reading Nashua Update (Dec. 14): Snow and rain on the way; Husky grapplers win in NFV
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