WV coach gets national recognition
The NICL-East volleyball Coach of the Year, Wapsie Valley’s Austin Shepherd, has also been recognized by a national coaching association. The American Volleyball Coaches Association chose Shepherd as a 2022 Class of 30 Under 30 High School Award recipient. The program was established in 2009 to honor up-and-coming coaching talent at all levels of the sport, and was expanded in 2016 to include a category for high school coaches. This year’s 30 recipients are a diverse group, ranging from head to assistant coaches, varsity to JV coaches, and girls to boys coaches. They represent schools in 18 different states and … Continue reading WV coach gets national recognition
Deputies arrest Maynard man on gun charge, Randalia woman over drugs
Fayette County Sheriff’s deputies arrest a Maynard man and a Randalia woman on felony charges over the weekend in separate incidents. On Friday, Nov. 18, a deputy arrested Dalton Bunn, 24, of Maynard on a valid Clayton County arrest warrant for charge of felon in possession of a firearm. Bunn was transported to the Fayette County jail and later transported to Clayton County Jail. On Sunday, Nov. 20,a deputy initiated a traffic stop at 12:49 a.m. on 2000 Chevrolet S20 truck for a traffic infraction. After further investigation, the driver Samantha Kay Darling, age 47 of Randalia, was arrested and … Continue reading Deputies arrest Maynard man on gun charge, Randalia woman over drugs
More weather and deer-related crashes in Fayette County
Weather contributed to crashes in rural parts of Fayette County last week, and a deer caused one this morning, according to the Sheriff’s Office. On Friday, Nov. 18, just before 6 a.m., a white Ford Ranger was traveling west on Golden Road when due to weather conditions the vehicle lost control, crossed the center line, rolled over into the ditch and came to rest on its side. No injuries were reported and vehicle was towed from the scene. Snow was falling at the time of the crash. The accident remains under investigation. On Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 9:30 a.m, a … Continue reading More weather and deer-related crashes in Fayette County
Oelwein AM update (Nov. 19): Girls wrestling gets season started
Good morning. It’s Saturday, Nov. 19. • Girls wrestling gets winter sports started — Oelwein, East Buchanan, Sumner-Fredericksburg are among the teams competing at a girls wrestling tournament this morning in Independence. For live results, click here. • Subzero wind chills today — Today will be partly sunny, blustery and cold, with a chance of flurries. Temperatures will drop to around 15 by 5 p.m. with wind chills nearly 5 below zero. Northwest wind gusts could be as 40 mph. Winds will slow down slight tonight, with wind gusts around 30 mph. The temperatures will drop to around 5 with … Continue reading Oelwein AM update (Nov. 19): Girls wrestling gets season started
CC area AM update (Nov. 19): County Board winner quits; girls wrestling gets season started; wind chills go subzero
Good morning Charles City area. It’s Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, and here’s what’s happening in local news. • Subzero wind chills today — Today will be partly sunny, blustery and cold, with a chance of flurries. Temperatures will drop to around 15 by 5 p.m. with wind chills nearly 5 below zero. Northwest wind gusts could be as 40 mph. Winds will slow down slight tonight, with wind gusts around 30 mph. The temperatures will drop to around 5 with a wind chill of nearly 10 below. Sunday will be warmer, with a high near 34 but the wind chill … Continue reading CC area AM update (Nov. 19): County Board winner quits; girls wrestling gets season started; wind chills go subzero
Be prepared for dangerous cold days through the weekend
Good morning. It’s Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Winds chills tonight will be in the single digits below zero, according to The National Weather Service. Today’s high temperature should reach about 18 under cloudy skies, but it will be blustery. Periodic light snow will be continue into the evening. Total accumulation could be about an inch. Saturday through Thanksgiving, snow will gradually taper off to flurries on Saturday morning. Little, if any, accumulations are expected. Wind chills on Saturday night will range from 5 to 15 below zero. Learn more about the impact of cold on the body by … Continue reading Be prepared for dangerous cold days through the weekend
Oelwein and West Union men sent to prison over drug crimes
Men from Oelwein and West Union were sent to prison this week after pleading guilty to felony drug charges in separate cases in Fayette County District Court. Here are some recently concluded felony cases: Thomas Daniel Wilds, 28, of Oelwein, pleaded guilty Nov. 15 to the Class D felonies of third-offense possession of methamphetamine and third-offense possession of marijuana and was sentenced by District Court Judge John Sullivan to a pair of concurrent prison terms of up to five years. Four other counts were dismissed. Fines and surcharges, which exceeded $2,000 total, were suspended. Vanessa Lynn Wilson, 38, of Oelwein, … Continue reading Oelwein and West Union men sent to prison over drug crimes
Interview: The 24/7 utility challenge for Oelwein
Oelwein City Administrator Dylan Mulfinger talks about water and sewer utility projects recently finished and on the horizon. He also covers pressures likely to drive up utility rates. Continue reading Interview: The 24/7 utility challenge for Oelwein
Nashua AM Update (Nov. 17): Colder weather on tap, Santa accepting letters, schools on break next week
Good morning. Today is Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. Here’s what’s happening in the Nashua area. CLOUDY, WINDY AND COLDER –– Clouds will thicken throughout the day, but the chance of snow will decrease from 40% before 5 p.m. to 20% until 8 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. The high temperature will be near 29 while a west wind blows at 11-18 mph, with gusts as high as 29. The low tonight will be around 13 as a northwest wind of around 15 mph will gust as high as 26 mph. Friday will be colder and blustery. The wind … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Nov. 17): Colder weather on tap, Santa accepting letters, schools on break next week
Monona man, 18, charged in West Union burglaries
A Monona man is facing multiple charges related to burglaries reported in West Union in late October. Mason Lee Schroeder, 18, of Monona, is charged with two counts of second-degree burglary, four counts of third-degree burglary from a motor vehicle, three counts of attempted third-degree burglary from a vehicle/vessel, and one count each of second- and fourth-degree theft. He made his initial appearance in Fayette County District Court on Oct. 27, and bail was set at $25,000 cash or surety. According to the criminal complaint filed by West Union Police, Schroeder was spotted through security cameras trying to enter two … Continue reading Monona man, 18, charged in West Union burglaries
CC man pleads guilty to 3rd domestic assault, placed on probation
Logan Justin Pfertzel, 29, of Charles City, pleaded guilty Oct. 27 in Floyd County District Court to Class D felony domestic assault. On Nov. 1, District Judge Peter B. Newell placed Pfertzel on three to five years of probation on a suspended prison sentence of up to five years, with credit for time served. A fine of $1,025 plus surcharge was suspended. Pfertzel was ordered to be placed in the Beje Clark Residential Facility until maximum benefits are achieved. There he is to get substance abuse and mental health evaluations and follow through on recommended treatment. The court also ordered … Continue reading CC man pleads guilty to 3rd domestic assault, placed on probation
Nashua AM Update (Nov 16): Slick roads, N-P music trips approved, basketball games start Tuesday
Good morning, Nashua-area readers. It’s Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, and here’s what’s happening locally. • WEATHER — Snow is likely today. Be careful on slick roads. The skies will be cloudy all day and into the night. The high temp will be near 33, low around 18. Today’s northwest wind of 9 to 14 mph will become a west wind of 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. (Extended Forecast) • TRAVELING MUSICIANS — The Nashua-Plainfield School Board on Monday approved a trip this spring for senior band and choir students to The Chanhassan Dinner Theater … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Nov 16): Slick roads, N-P music trips approved, basketball games start Tuesday
Oelwein AM Update (Nov. 16): Remodeling in downtown, FFA collecting food, pianists dueling on Saturday
Good morning, Oelwein area readers. It’s Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022. • TODAY’S WEATHER — Cloudy skies will persist into the night. Snow is likely mainly before 9 a.m. Be careful on the slick roads. The high temp will be around 32 and the low 18. Northwest winds during the day will blow 8 to 14 mph and shift to west in the evening with gusts of up to 20 mph. (Extended Forecast) • BUSINESSES BUSY REMODELING — Sydney’s Bridal continues to remodel the 7 South building in downtown Oelwein, aiming for a January opening date. Up the street, The Purple … Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (Nov. 16): Remodeling in downtown, FFA collecting food, pianists dueling on Saturday
N-P School Board OKs Twin Cities and Tennessee trips
On the night Nashua-Plainfield FFA members told the School Board about their October trip to the National Convention in Indianapolis, two other out-of-state trips were approved for music students; plus efforts to establish an every-other-year educational trip for fifth and sixth graders got the green light. The board on Monday approved a trip this spring to The Chanhassan Dinner Theater in Minnesota’s Twin Cities. It’s an annual event for band and choir seniors that is funded through the N-P Music Boosters and parent contributions. Last year, they attended a performance of “Footloose.” The board also approved an April 25-28, 2024, … Continue reading N-P School Board OKs Twin Cities and Tennessee trips
WV’s Schmit to wrestle for UIU
Wapsie Valley senior Dawson Schmit is taking his wrestling skills to Upper Iowa University next year. The Wapsie Athletics Twitter feed announced Schmidt’s decision last week. Schmit captured fifth place in the Class 1A 120 weight class at the 2022 State Championships. Continue reading WV’s Schmit to wrestle for UIU
Nashua AM update (Nov. 15): Around an inch of snow today
Good morning. It’s Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, and here’s what’s happening in the Nashua area. • WEATHER — We are expected to get around an inch of snow today, according to the National Weather Service forecast. Today’s high will be near 33 with a southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Be aware of slick roads. Tonight, there is a 90% chance of more snow, mainly before 11 p.m., with a low around 26. The calm wind will be northwest around 6 mph after midnight. Overall, we could get around two inches of snow. (Extended Forecast) Continue reading Nashua AM update (Nov. 15): Around an inch of snow today
N-P’s Rinken signs to wrestle at UNI
Nashua-Plainfield senior Garret Rinken signed his National Letter of Intent on Monday to continue his wrestling career at the University of Northern Iowa next year. Rinken capped his junior season by taking second in the Class 1A 120 weight class at the 2022 State Wrestling Championships. His season record was 57-1. As a sophomore in 2020-21, Rinken was 41-0 and won the Class 1A 113 state title. Continue reading N-P’s Rinken signs to wrestle at UNI
Oelwein police and fire departments to compete Saturday for most food donations
The Oelwein’s Fire Department and Police Department will try this Saturday, Nov. 19, to out-do each other in collecting food donations to help local people in need. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., department members will set up at Oelwein’s two grocery stores to accept donations of food items for the Kitchen Cupboard. The Police Department will once again partner with Fareway for its annual “Arrest Hunger” event in the Fareway parking lot. Officers will be on hand to receive food item donations and meet with the public. Community members can also take time to view the inside of a … Continue reading Oelwein police and fire departments to compete Saturday for most food donations
Oelwein FFA asks for food donations for 30 families
The Oelwein FFA is asking for help in feeding 30 families with their Thanksgiving meals. The chapter is collecting food to fill 30 boxes by next Monday. Its goal is to have at least one of these items in each: Donations can be dropped off at the Oelwein High School front office or the ag classroom. Continue reading Oelwein FFA asks for food donations for 30 families
Ice and deer contribute to weekend crashes
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office reported a handful of crashes Nov. 12-13 Icy conditions got the best of an SUV and then a car at the Hwy. 3 round-about near Starmont High School Saturday morning. No injuries were reported but combined vehicle damage was estimated at about $2,000 At 7:19 a.m., Nov. 12, the Sheriff’s Office received a report of a vehicle in the ditch near the round-about. A 38-year-old Milwaukee, Wisconsin, man lost control of the 2018 Cadillac XT5 he was driving because of icy road conditions. It slid into the ditch and received an estimated $1,500 in damage, … Continue reading Ice and deer contribute to weekend crashes
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