WV grad sex abuse trial scheduled to begin Dec. 7
Update: This trial has been pushed back to February 2023. A 2022 Wapsie Valley graduate is scheduled to go on trial Dec. 7 in Fayette County District Court on a charge of third-degree sexual abuse. He’s accused of forcing a sex act on a teenage girl at her Fairbank home on March 2, 2022. Holten Taylor Robinson, 19, of Parkersburg, turned himself in to the Fayette County Sheriff’s office on March 28, 2022, after a warrant was issued for his arrest on the Class C felony charge. His bail was set at a $10,000 unsecured bond, and he was released … Continue reading WV grad sex abuse trial scheduled to begin Dec. 7
Nashua Update (Nov. 14): N-P School Board to meet tonight and more local news
Good morning, Nashua-area readers. It’s Monday, Nov. 14, 2022. In local news: • Snow is in the forecast— There’s a 30% chance of snow today, mainly after 1 p.m., according to the National Weather Service forecast. Otherwise it will be cloudy, with a high near 36 and a southeast wind of 7 to 11 mph. Tonight, the chance of snow increases to 40% under cloudy skies with a low around 26. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. (Extended Forecast) • N-P gets good report card — Nashua-Plainfield shook a target from its back, academically. The School Board will hear more … Continue reading Nashua Update (Nov. 14): N-P School Board to meet tonight and more local news
West Central to host Honor Band on Monday
West Central will host the 2022 Upper Iowa Conference Honor Band on Monday, Nov. 14. Students from across the conference will be rehearsing all day long in preparation for the concert, including eight Blue Devils: Amyah Bender, GraceLyn Neumann-Birchard, Evan Recker, Charlie Sieck, Alan Streittmatter, Isaac George, Daryon Allwood, and Maria Streif. The concert will be at 7 p.m. in the Klinge Gym. Doors will open at 6:30. Admission is $5 for all attendees. The honor band will be under the direction of guest conductor Dr. Cory Near from Luther College, and the percussion ensemble will be under the direction … Continue reading West Central to host Honor Band on Monday
Floyd County Board of Supervisors meeting agenda: Tuesday, Nov. 15
The Floyd County Board of Supervisors Will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, in the Courthouse Assembly Room. Conference Call Info – Dial: 1-641-257-6165; Access Code: 1129#(If you experience issues connecting to the meeting, please contact the Auditor’s Office at 641-257-6131.) Continue reading Floyd County Board of Supervisors meeting agenda: Tuesday, Nov. 15
Secret Santa Elves of Nashua back in action and seeking your help
There’s a lot of Christmas spirit out there to share, so the Secret Santa Elves of Nashua have come up with another way to do it this year. In its first few year, the community group started its Secret Santa gift giving. Last year, they added Letters to Santa and caroling. This year, the Secret Santa Elves are adding The Angel Card Project. “Many seniors will spend the holiday alone,” said Elf Donna Peterson. “By mailing cards, you can help brighten a senior’s holiday. This is for cards only, but if you wish to send more than that, we leave … Continue reading Secret Santa Elves of Nashua back in action and seeking your help
Gearhart honored as cross country coach
Oelwein cross country coach gets state recognition: The Iowa Association of Track Coaches included Oelwein cross country head coach Jason Gearhart in its At Large Coach of the Year selections for Class 2A boys. The others are Eric Walsh of Tipton, Tara Stein of Waukon, Mitch Timmerman of Mediapolis, Michael Buchheit of Pella Christian and Brad Peter and Erin Frerichs of Okoboji. The state Class 2A Boys Coach of the Year is Andrew Hamer of Des Moines Christian. Continue reading Gearhart honored as cross country coach
Football Huskies named All-District
Ten Nashua-Plainfield football players have received All District honors this year. Titus Evans, Bo Harrington, Aiden Lamborn and Tate White have been named to the Class A District 3 All District first team. Named to the second team were Landon Pratt, Joel Winters, Tucker Franzen and Aiden Gelner. Trae Geise and Jackson Carey were honorable mention. Continue reading Football Huskies named All-District
Hawkeye felon pleads guilty to possession of firearm
Fayette County Sheriff’s Office news release A man who possessed a firearm after the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office searched his Hawkeye, Iowa, home on August 10, 2022, pled guilty yesterday in federal court in Cedar Rapids. Rusty Joe Barker, age 38, from Hawkeye, Iowa, was convicted of one count of possession of a firearm and ammunition after he was convicted of a felony offense. In an earlier detention hearing, the evidence showed that Fayette County Deputies learned that Barker had access to a firearm and ammunition when they went to the Barker home in response to … Continue reading Hawkeye felon pleads guilty to possession of firearm
Big night for Republicans in Iowa
The Republicans in Iowa swept the federal races and appear to have taken all but one state office holder post. They also punched through a gun rights amendment for the Iowa Constitution. Click here for the statewide results of the general election that wrapped up Tuesday. Click here for Fayette County-only results . Continue reading Big night for Republicans in Iowa
Big night for Republicans in Iowa
The Republicans in Iowa swept the federal races and appear to have taken all but one state office holder post. Democrat Rob Sand was clinging to a narrow lead in the race for State Auditor. The Republicans also punched through a gun rights amendment for the Iowa Constitution. Click here for the statewide results of the general election that wrapped up Tuesday. For Floyd County-only results, click here. For Chickasaw County-only results, click here. GOP ALSO TAKES MOST CHICKASAW COUNTY OFFICES In Chickasaw County, Republican Scott Cerwinske ran unopposed for Board of Supervisors District 2 and got 718 of the … Continue reading Big night for Republicans in Iowa
Fayette County Election Results
FAYETTE COUNTY OFFICES Supervisor (pick 2) County Attorney County Recorder County Treasurer Fayette County vote for federal offices US Senator US Rep. District 2 Fayette County vote totals for state offices Governor and Lt. Governor Secretary of Agriculture Attorney General Secretary of State Auditor of State Treasurer of State State Rep. District 63 State Rep. District 68 Continue reading Fayette County Election Results
Floyd County Election Results
FLOYD COUNTY OFFICES Supervisor District 1 Supervisor District 2 Supervisor District 3 County Attorney County Treasurer County Recorder Floyd County vote totals for federal offices US Senator US Rep. District 2 Floyd County vote totals for state offices Governor and Lt. Governor Secretary of Agriculture Attorney General Secretary of State Auditor of State Treasurer of State State Senator District 29 State Senator District 30 State Rep. District 58 State Rep. District 60 Constitutional Amendment 1 Continue reading Floyd County Election Results
Oelwein AM Update (Nov. 8): WV swimmer going to State, polls open until 8 p.m. and OHS to host Veterans Day assembly on Friday
Good morning, Oelwein-area readers. It’s Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 — Election Day. Here is some local news to get your day started. • WEATHER — Today will be partly sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy, with a southeast wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Tonight there will be a 20 percent chance of showers after 3 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. (Extended Forecast) • SPORTS — Wapsie Valley junior Lily Schwickerath qualified for the 2022 Iowa Girls State … Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (Nov. 8): WV swimmer going to State, polls open until 8 p.m. and OHS to host Veterans Day assembly on Friday
Fayette County polling places
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8 for the general election. These are your polling places according to the legal publication the county was required to publish in area newspapers: • Auburn-Eden Township — St. Lucas Community Center 101 W. Main St., St. Lucas • Banks-Fremont Township — Westgate Community Bldg. 184 Main St.,Westgate • Bethel-Windsor Township — Hawkeye Public Library 104 S. 2nd Street Hawkeye. • Center-Harlan Township — Maynard Comm. Library 245 Main Street Maynard • Clermont Township — NFV Community Coalition Building, 23689 Canoe RoadElgin • Dover Township — West Union … Continue reading Fayette County polling places
‘Drug house warrants’ lead to 12 arrests in Oelwein, Maynard and Sumner
Nine people from Oelwein and one each from Alpha, Maynard and Sumner were jailed after “drug house warrants” were served Friday night by 15 cooperating law enforcement agencies. According to a news release from the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, law enforcement seized drugs, firearms, and about $4,000 in cash. Along with paraphernalia, the drugs seized included 1.25 pounds of marijuana, 70 grams of methamphetamine, and multiple types of prescription pills and packaged pills. Weapons seized included long guns and a a pistol. More than 100 charges have been filed including seven Class B felonies, two Class C felonies, 35 Class … Continue reading ‘Drug house warrants’ lead to 12 arrests in Oelwein, Maynard and Sumner
Nashua’s Monday update (Nov. 7)
Good afternoon, Nashua-area readers. Today is Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. 1. WEATHER — Today will be sunny, with a high near 46. North wind 6 to 8 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Tonight will be partly cloudy, with a low around 31. East wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. (Extended Forecast) 2. Secret Elves of Nashua are getting busy — The crew is preparing to spread Christmas cheer. One way they do it is on Dec. 11 they will sing caroles for seniors and people who are shut-in. If you want to surprise … Continue reading Nashua’s Monday update (Nov. 7)
N-P Winter Sports Calendar
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West Central coach nominated for national award
West Central head football coach Steve Milder is the Iowa nominee for The National High School Coaches Athletic Coaches Association’s National Coach of the Year. This award program has been in existence since the early 1980s and is the longest-running of it’s kind in the country, according to an announcement from the school. Eight finalists will be invited to the NHSACA National Convention in Nebraska in June 2023. Continue reading West Central coach nominated for national award
Oelwein man sentenced to 70 months in federal Prison
An Oelwein man who possessed eight loaded guns and fled from the police was sentenced on Oct. 19 to more than five years in federal prison. Justin James Gallmeyer, 39, of Oelwein, pleaded guilty on April 14 to possessing firearms as a felon. He has a prior federal felony conviction for possessing a firearm as a drug user. According to the news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Northern Iowa, evidence at the sentencing hearing showed that Gallmeyer possessed a total of eight guns over the course of about one year. In August 2020, he fled from the police … Continue reading Oelwein man sentenced to 70 months in federal Prison
Nashua AM Update (Nov. 3)
Good morning, Nashua area readers. It’s Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, and here is some local news. 1. WEATHER — Today will be partly sunny, with a high near 70. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Tonight there is an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low around 47. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 16 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. (Extended Forecast) Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Nov. 3)
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