Oelwein AM Update (Nov. 3): More honors for OHS musicians, 1,700 ballots cast so far in Fayette County and other notes
Good morning, Oelwein area readers. Today is Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, and here are some local news updates. 1. WEATHER — Today’s National Weather Service forecast includes increasing clouds, with a high near 70 and south winds of 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Tonight there is an 80% chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 a.m. Low around 53 with south winds of 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. (Extended Forecast) 2. DUO FROM OHS CHOSEN FOR HONOR BAND Oelwein High School band members Amera Schoultz (alto … Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (Nov. 3): More honors for OHS musicians, 1,700 ballots cast so far in Fayette County and other notes
Oelwein AM update (Nov. 2)
Good morning, Oelwein area readers. It’s Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. Here’s what’s happening in local news 1. WEATHER — Today will be sunny, with a high near 73. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Tonight will be partly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. (Extended Forecast) 2. SPORTS — It was a tough day at the State Volleyball Tournament for area teams Wapsie Valley and Sumner-Fredericksburg lost in the Class 2A quarterfinals 3. Catch “Snow White” at West … Continue reading Oelwein AM update (Nov. 2)
Nashua AM update (Nov. 2):
Good morning, Nashua area readers. It’s Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. Here’s a look at local news. 1. Warm and breezy today and tonight — Today will be sunny, with a high near 75, with a south wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon, the National Weather Service says. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph. Tonight will be partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. 2. CROP UPDATE — Iowa’s corn for grain harvest is 77% … Continue reading Nashua AM update (Nov. 2):
CC AM Update (Nov. 2): See ‘Charlie Brown’ this week
Good morning, Charles City area readers. It’s Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, and here are some local news nuggets 1. Warm and breezy today and tonight — Today will be sunny, with a high near 75, with a south wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon, the National Weather Service says. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph. Tonight will be partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. 2. CCHS students to present fall musical this week … Continue reading CC AM Update (Nov. 2): See ‘Charlie Brown’ this week
Iowa’s pheasant opener was busy, with lots of hunter success
NEWS RELEASE FROM THE IOWA DNR Hunters are home, the dogs are resting and Iowa’s opening weekend of pheasant season is in the rearview mirror. Reports from across the state varied from excellent up north to good in central and southwest Iowa, with the consensus that hunting will continue to improve once all the corn is harvested. According to reports, hunters turned out in good numbers, filling parking lots and field access lanes. “It’s the best bird numbers we’ve had since I’ve been in east-central Iowa. I’m still seeing hunters out today,” said Curt Kemmerer, wildlife biologist for the Iowa … Continue reading Iowa’s pheasant opener was busy, with lots of hunter success
EBF upsets Wapsie Valley at State volleyball tournament in four sets
No. 6-seed Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont upset No. 3 Wapsie Valley 3-1 (25-22, 11-25, 25-20, 25-21) in the Class 2A quarterfinals of the State volleyball tournament on Tuesday at Xtreme Arena in Cedar Rapids. After the Rockets took the first set, 25-22, Wapsie Valley, appeared to be asserting dominance in the second set. The Warriors put an end to back-and-forth scoring with EBF when the Rockets hit 10 points. The Warriors went on a 15-1 scoring run. The only point scored by the Rockets was off a bad serve by the Warriors. Of Wapsie Valley’s final five points, Hannah Knight scored on two … Continue reading EBF upsets Wapsie Valley at State volleyball tournament in four sets
Western Christian defeats Sumner-Fredericksburg in State volleyball quarterfinals
Western Christian defeated Sumner-Fredericksburg 3-1 (21-25, 26-24, 25-24, 25-18) in the Class 2A quarterfinals on Tuesday at Xtreme Arena in Cedar Rapids. According to to the IGHSAU broadcast team, Western Christian has made it to the State semifinals 23 consecutive years. Click here to watch match video from IGHSAU. Continue reading Western Christian defeats Sumner-Fredericksburg in State volleyball quarterfinals
Oelwein man charged after September stand-off with police, altercation at hospital
UPDATE (April 6, 2023): A pretrial conference is scheduled for April 24 with a jury trial to begin May 10. An Oelwein man is charged with multiple felonies following a stand off on Sept. 24 with police, as well as a scuffle with officers later at the hospital. Jerad Lee Stewart, 22, is charged in Fayette County District Court with two counts of disarming a peace officer and one count of assault on persons in certain occupations while displaying a dangerous weapon, all Class D felonies. He is also charged with the aggravated misdemeanors of first-offense domestic abuse assault while … Continue reading Oelwein man charged after September stand-off with police, altercation at hospital
Photos: Trick-or-Treating in Nashua
Trick-or-treating in Nashua began in the neighborhoods on Monday at 5 p.m. and wrapped up at the Nashua Fire Station where the crew served up hot dogs chips and drinks. Here are some pictures of the evening’s events and characters. Continue reading Photos: Trick-or-Treating in Nashua
Sexual harassment lawsuit winner in 2013 now facing unrelated theft charges
An Orchard, Iowa, woman who won a sexual harassment lawsuit against Floyd County in 2013, is facing felony charges based on accusations that she stole more than $21,000 over 10 years from her private law firm employer. Theresa Ann Farmer, 59, of Orchard, Iowa, on Friday waived a preliminary hearing in Floyd County Court regarding charges of ongoing criminal conduct (Class B felony), first-degree theft (Class C felony) and unauthorized use of a credit card. According to criminal complaints, during the years 2012-2022 while employed at Eggert, Erb and Ellington PLC Law Firm in Charles City she took more than … Continue reading Sexual harassment lawsuit winner in 2013 now facing unrelated theft charges
Nashua’s 7 at 7 (Oct. 31): Trick-or-treat times, some new N-P coaches, political money update and buildings awaiting the wrecking ball in Nashua
Good morning, Nashua area readers. It’s Monday, Oct. 31, 2022. Here are your seven 7 a.m. local news updates. 1. WEATHER — Today expect patchy fog before 9 a.m. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 66, says the National Weather Service. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Tonight will be mostly clear, with a low around 37. Light and variable wind. (Extended Forecast) 2. Halloween 3. N-P FFA selling fruit, nuts and more — The N-P FFA’s annual fundraiser is happening now until Nov. 12. Contact an FFA member to place an order for fruit, nuts, … Continue reading Nashua’s 7 at 7 (Oct. 31): Trick-or-treat times, some new N-P coaches, political money update and buildings awaiting the wrecking ball in Nashua
7 at 7 for CC (Oct. 31): An update on Carly’s Fight, Halloween, music honors, funding government communications and more
Good morning, Charles City area readers. It’s Monday, Oct. 31, 2022. Here are 7 local news updates for you at 7 a.m. 1. WEATHER — Today will be sunny, with a high near 66, according to the National Weather Service. Winds will be calm, becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Tonight will be mostly clear, with a low around 36. Calm wind. 2. Halloween — The official trick or treat times in Charles City are 6-8 p.m. tonight. Here are some Halloween events tonight: • Trinity Treats, 5:30-7 p.m., trick-or-treat inside United Methodist Church, 601 Milwaukee St, Charles … Continue reading 7 at 7 for CC (Oct. 31): An update on Carly’s Fight, Halloween, music honors, funding government communications and more
Trick or treating tonight, State volleyball tomorrow
Good morning, Oelwein area readers. It’s Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, and here’s a local morning update for you. 1. WEATHER — Today will by sunny, with a high near 65. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Tonight will be Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Light and variable wind. (Extended Forecast) 2. HALLOWEEN EVENTS TONIGHT 3. WV AND S-F IN STATE VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT TOMORROW Continue reading Trick or treating tonight, State volleyball tomorrow
Huskies selected for Honor Band
The Oelwein Band Department recently announced that eight 9-12th grade members have been selected for the 2022 NICL Conference Honor Band on Nov. 15. They are: Continue reading Huskies selected for Honor Band
Floyd County Board to consider more funding for communications position
The Floyd County Board of Supervisors on Monday plans to review and possibly vote on a communications and marketing partnership with the Charles City school district, municipal government and Area Development Corporation. The board will meet at 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 31, in the Floyd County Courthouse Assembly Room. At the board’s Oct. 17 meeting, city and school district officials urged the county to join a 28E agreement to fund a community marketing and promotion liaison position. The new arrangement would replace lost funding that supports a Charles City Public Access Network position. Its funding source has been cable television … Continue reading Floyd County Board to consider more funding for communications position
Missing child’s body found in Buchanan County pond
IOWA DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY NEWS RELEASE from Oct. 29, 2022 FAIRBANK, Iowa – On October 28, 2022 at approximately 5:05 PM, the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a missing four year old child. The child was reportedly last seen at approximately 3:45 PM in the front yard of his residence in the 1400 block of 145th Street Fairbank, IA. Multiple agencies responded to assist with the search. An extensive search was conducted of the residence, curtilage, surrounding fields, ditches, structures and ponds. At approximately 11:40 PM, the child was found deceased in a neighboring pond. The investigation … Continue reading Missing child’s body found in Buchanan County pond
Repairs to Viper Lanes likely to take months
It could take until February for repairs to get done at Viper Lanes in Oelwein, according to a social media post by the bowling alley’s ownership. Viper Lanes and P.J.s Bar and Grill closed “until further notice” earlier this week after Oelwein was soaked by an estimated 1.4 inches of rain overnight Monday. Prior to the rain event, the business had gotten a permit from the city to re-deck and coat a commercial roof. “The damage inside the business is extensive and will take an estimated 2 to 4 months or more to repair,” says a post put up Saturday … Continue reading Repairs to Viper Lanes likely to take months
Wapsie Valley football season ends in Britt
Defending state champion West Hancock held on Friday night to defeat Wapsie Valley, 16-9, in the second round of the Class A football playoffs. West Hancock led 16-3 at home in Britt, when Wapsie Valley opened the fourth quarter with a 1-yard touchdown run by Hunter Kane. The point after failed however, and the Eagles held the Warriors scoreless the rest of the way. West Hancock opened the scoring when Mitchell Smith ran in a touchdown from 3 yards out and then the 2-point conversion in the second quarter. Wapsie Valley’s Braden Knight kicked a 28-yard field goal at the … Continue reading Wapsie Valley football season ends in Britt
Seick takes 4th at State Cross Country meet
Starmont/West Central senior Charlie Seick placed fourth at the Iowa High School Class 2A Cross Country Championships today in Fort Dodge. He completed the first mile in 5:07.34 and was in eighth place, moving up to sixth by the end of the second mile. The top two finishers were from Des Moines Christian. Aaron Fynaardt was first with a time of 15:50.62, and freshman Caleb Ten Pasa was second at 16:06.33. Okoboji Milford sophomore Evan Osler took third at 16:18.10. Sieck was fourth at 16:24.88 followed by Danville/New London senior AJ Bonnesen in fifth at 16:29.37. Continue reading Seick takes 4th at State Cross Country meet
Oelwein boys cross country takes 5th at state
Conall Sauser finished 11th to lead the Oelwein boys cross country team to fifth place at the Iowa High School Class 2A Cross Country Championships today in Fort Dodge. Sauser’s time was 16:45.3. Aaron Fynaardt of Des Moines Christian won the race with a time of 15:50.62 Click here for full Oelwein results. Jacob Sullivan placed 23rd with a time of 17:12.28, follow by Ray Gearhart (29, 17:17.64), Benjamin Driscoll (36th, 17:24.56), Caleb Schunk (86th, 18:20.40), Gabe Driscoll (88, 18:23.47), and Keshaun Williams (128th, 20:06.73) Continue reading Oelwein boys cross country takes 5th at state
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