Socioeconomic factor for IHSAA football classifications advances to membership vote
News Release from the IHSAA BOONE, Iowa – An amendment to the Iowa High School Athletic Association’s Articles of Incorporation to include a socioeconomic factor into football classifications has advanced to a vote of the membership to begin next week. A recommendation from the IHSAA’s classification committee last week to adopt a classification model similar to one currently used by the Minnesota State High School League – reducing 40 percent of a school’s free or reduced lunch count from their annual enrollment to determine their final classification number – was approved by the Board of Control on Monday. Classifications in … Continue reading Socioeconomic factor for IHSAA football classifications advances to membership vote
Oelwein AM Update (Dec. 6)
Good morning, it’s Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. Weather: There is a slight chance of snow between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. as today will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Northeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Tonight, skies will gradually clear and the low temp will be around 21 with light and variable wind. (Extended Forecast) Sports Wapsie Valley girls basketball won 42-34 in Janesville Monday night. The Warriors out scores the Wildcats 17-10 in the fourth quarter to seal the win. Basketball games tonight: Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (Dec. 6)
2 seriously hurt in head-on crash near Sumner
Two people were hospitalized this morning (Dec. 5) after the pickup they were in crashed head-on with a semitrailer just northeast of Sumner. At 10:11 a.m. the Fayette County dispatch took a 911 call of a two-vehicle accident on County Road V-68 between 170th and 165th Streets. A 2016 Chevrolet pickup had lost control on the icy roadway, crossed the center line and was hit head-on by a semitrailer traveling south, responding deputies and the Iowa State Patrol discovered, according to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. The two occupants in the pickup were transported by Sumner Emergency Medical Services to … Continue reading 2 seriously hurt in head-on crash near Sumner
Arlington man charged in sex abuse case
After a month-long investigation, charges have been filed against a 44-year-old Arlington man in Fayette County District Court. Hiema Griffith is charged with second-degree sex abuse, a Class B Felony. According to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, Griffith is accused of sexually abusing a minor female on several occasions over the last year. After the investigation was completed, an arrest warrant was issued on Griffith. He was arrested at a residence in Cedar Rapids by the Cedar Rapids Police Department. Griffith was then transported to the Fayette County Jail and held on a $25,000 bond. Fayette County Sheriff’s Office was … Continue reading Arlington man charged in sex abuse case
Nashua AM Update (Dec. 5)
Good morning, Nashua area readers. Today is Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. WEATHER: Today, there is a 40% of snow and freezing rain before 10 a.m., otherwise mostly cloudy with a high near 36 and light and variable wind. Tonight, it will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. North wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. (Extended Forecast) On today’s calendar Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Dec. 5)
How to replace a sheriff on Monday’s Chickasaw County Board agenda
When the Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors meets on Monday, it is scheduled to discuss replacing Sheriff Martin Hemann, who has announced his retirement. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. The agenda also includes: Continue reading How to replace a sheriff on Monday’s Chickasaw County Board agenda
Top of Iowa Basketball Scoreboard
BOYS BASKETBALL Friday, Dec. 2, games Saturday, Dec. 3, game St. Ansgar 56, Hampton-Dumont-CAL 52 GIRLS BASKETBALL Friday, Dec. 2, games Saturday, Dec. 3, game Continue reading Top of Iowa Basketball Scoreboard
Stewart wins Grinch title
Diana Stewart worked for it. She accepted the Grinch title Friday night at Plaza Park, bringing the annual fundraiser for the Oelwein Kitchen Cabinet food pantry to an end. One dollar equaled one vote for one of five Grinch candidates. People cast votes by dropping off donations at locations affiliated with each candidate. Stewart’s was Oelwein Dollar Fresh. The other candidates were Missy Kane (Transco Railway Products), Sue Crandall (Oelwein Chamber and Area Development), Steve Milder (West Central School) and Jerry Bostian (Fareway Throughout the contest Stewart posted pictures of herself in Grinch garb at various locations in Oelwein. It … Continue reading Stewart wins Grinch title
N-P boys climb out of 14-point hole to win opener
Their season started out a bit rough, a 14-point deficit after one quarter kind of rough. Then, Nashua-Plainfield’s boys basketball team flipped the story, outscoring Northwood-Kensett cutting their lead to 8 at the half, 33-25. The Huskies went on win their season opener 60-57 Friday night on the road. Three Huskies scored in double figures. Freshman Matthew Malven led with 20 points. He was 6 for 12 on 3-pointers. Senior Bo Harrington scored 18 points and led the team in rebounds with 15 and steals with four. He sank four 3-pointers. Senior Joel Winter scored 12, including two 3-pointers, followed … Continue reading N-P boys climb out of 14-point hole to win opener
Comets win 2 golds, 1 silver at Donnybrook tournament
Charles City’s Destiny Kolheim and Lily Luft won gold and Liz Oleson took silver Friday night at an invitation only tournament in Coralville. Ten members of the Comets girls wrestling team competed in the Dan Gable Donnybrook held Thursday and Friday at Xtreme Arena. It featured at least 24 of the best girls wrestling teams in the Midwest, according to the Charles City Wrestling Facebook page. Charles City as a team had 26 wins, 16 losses and placed 9th. Kolheim won the 155 championship by an 8-6 decision over Grace Alagbo of Apple Valley, Minnesota. She was 4-0 in the … Continue reading Comets win 2 golds, 1 silver at Donnybrook tournament
Nashua AM Update: Windy day ahead, wrestlers win, Christmas in Nashua on Saturday
Good morning. It’s Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. Here is what’s news in the Nashua area. • Warmer temps come with strong winds Today will be partly sunny and breezy with a high temp near 48, according to the National Weather Service. A south wind 14 to 21 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Tonight temperatures will drop to around 10, with wind chill values as low as -7. chance of flurries between 8pm and midnight. Northwest winds of 13 to 18 mph will increase to 26 to 31 mph, gusting as high … Continue reading Nashua AM Update: Windy day ahead, wrestlers win, Christmas in Nashua on Saturday
N-P boys wrestling sweeps season opener
The Nashua-Plainfield boys wrestling team hit the road Thursday night and picked up three dual victories in Garner. The Huskies beat Garner-Hayfield/Ventura 68-12, Newman Catholic 75-3 and Lake Mills 56-19. N-P’s Kendrick Huck (132) had three pins at the quad. Altogether, the Huskies scored 18 pins. N-P 68, G-H/V12 G-H/V wins: 170: Micheal Ohotto over Maverick Dietz-McDonald (Fall 1:46) 152: Lucas Kral over Jackson Carey (Fall 1:10) N-P wins: 106: Nic Brase over Kaleb Feld (Fall 2:59) 132: Kendrick Huck over Jace Hendrickson (Fall 19 secs) 138: Kaden Wilken over James Cash (Fall 1:31) 160: Eli Kalainoff over Parker Stearns … Continue reading N-P boys wrestling sweeps season opener
Nashua AM Update (Dec. 1)
Good morning, it’s Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. Here is some Nashua-area news. • Cold winds continue Today will be sunny and windy, with a high near 37. Wind chill values will go as low as zero. South winds could gust as high as 34 mph. Tonight will be mostly clear, with a low around 29. South winds will gust as high as 31 mph. (Extended Forecast) Upcoming Nashua-Plainfield sports Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Dec. 1)
Deputies make domestic abuse arrests over holiday week
On Nov. 24 at 2:14 a.m., Fayette CountySheriff’s deputies were called to 320 Olive Street in Westgate in reference to a domestic disturbance. Upon investigating, they arrested Jeffrey William Arthur, 54, of Westgate on the charges of domestic abuse assault while displaying a dangerous weapon (aggravated misdemeanor) and obstruction of an emergency communications (simple misdemeanor). He was transported to the Fayette County Jail. On Nov. 25, at 3:57 a.m., deputies were called to 106 Mechanic Street in Fayette in reference to a domestic disturbance. Upon investigating, they arrested David A. Hayes, 20, of Fayette, on the charges of domestic abuse assault (simple misdemeanor) … Continue reading Deputies make domestic abuse arrests over holiday week
Design a new logo for the city of Nashua
The city of Nashua is looking for a new logo and with the help of the Big 4 Chamber of Commerce there is a contest to design it. Submit your design to the Chamber email, nashuaareachamber@gmail.com, by noon, Dec. 19. Include the subject line “Nashua Logo.” Designs must be able to be converted to digital and printable. The prize is bragging rights. You will need to agree to donate your original and or amended image rights to the city of Nashua and Chamber for current and future use. Continue reading Design a new logo for the city of Nashua
Nashua AM Update (Nov. 30)
Good morning, Nashua-area readers It’s Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. • Weather: Wind chill down to 0 Today will be mostly sunny and windy, with a high near 24. Wind chill values will be as low as zero. West winds will gust as high as 34 mph. Tonight will be mostly clear, with a low around 11. West winds of 5 to 14 mph will become south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. (Extended Forecast) Give blood today at Husky Wellness Center The Nashua-Plainfield National Honor Society is hosting a blood drive from 1-6 p.m. Today at … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Nov. 30)
Oelwein boys rally, but A-P scorers overwhelm
PARKERSBURG — Down 40-24 at the half, Oelwein held Aplington-Parkersburg scoreless until 2:26 of the third quarter. The Huskies pulled within 9. Then the Falcons regained control of the game and went on to win 73-35. Continue reading Oelwein boys rally, but A-P scorers overwhelm
Aplington-Parkersburg stops Oelwein girls
PARKERSBURG — Aplington-Parkersburg made 13 3-pointers as they won 60-25 over the visiting Oelwein girls basketball team. A-P’s Ellen Waller sank six of those 3-pointers as she put up 21 points to lead all scorers. Ninth-grader McKinzie See led Oelwein with 16 points. The Falcons improved to 2-0. The Huskies are now 1-1. They opened the season with a 76-26 home win over Postville before the Thanksgiving break UP NEXT : Oelwein will travel to La Porte City to take on Union (1-0). Continue reading Aplington-Parkersburg stops Oelwein girls
NE Iowa Scoreboard, Nov. 29
Girls Basketball Top of Iowa – East North Iowa Cedar League – East Northeast Iowa Conference Upper Iowa Conference Boys basketball Top of Iowa – East Rockford at Nashua-Plainfield – Postponed Northwood-Kensett at North Butler – Postponed Newman Catholic at Osage – Postponed until Dec. 15 Central Springs at Saint Ansgar – Postponed North Iowa Cedar League – East Northeast Iowa Conference Upper Iowa Conference Clayton Ridge 44, North Fayette Valley 36 Continue reading NE Iowa Scoreboard, Nov. 29
Alabama man charged in New Hampton hotel sex abuse case
An Alabama man is in Chickasaw County jail accused of sexually abusing a woman in June at a New Hampton hotel. Quenton O’Neal Sanders, 32, of Marion, Alabama, is charged with third-degree sexual abuse, a Class C felony, in Chickasaw County District Court. He is accused of performing a sex act on a woman against her will around 9 a.m. June 11 at a hotel in New Hampton. According to the criminal complaint, the woman was staying at the hotel with a friend, who left their room when they were sleeping. Then, the woman awoke to Sanders committing the act … Continue reading Alabama man charged in New Hampton hotel sex abuse case
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