Cambrex announces expansion in Charles City
NEWS RELEASE FROM CAMBREX East Rutherford, NJ – Cambrex on Thursday announced it is investing in a new, 21,000-square-foot research and development facility in Minneapolis, Minnesota, expanding its capacity for small molecule development and manufacturing. Strategically located near the Minneapolis–St. Paul Airport, the new facility will specialize in analytical and chemical development for pharmaceutical drug candidates and will operate as an extension of Cambrex’s flagship facility in Charles City, Iowa. Cambrex is expected to add approximately 40 new jobs over the next 2-3 years at the new site in Minneapolis. Cambrex will simultaneously launch a multi-phase, 9,000-square-foot expansion and 21,000-square-foot … Continue reading Cambrex announces expansion in Charles City
N-P’s Huck finishes 10th at State Cross Country meet
Nashua-Plainfield’s Kadence Huck took 10th place in the Iowa High School Girls 1A Cross Country Championship this morning in Fort Dodge with a time of 19:27.1. Calamus-Wheatland’s Noelle Steines won with a time of 18:39.5, which beat her season best time of 18:58 on Oct.11. Huck passed the first mile mark at 6:07.2 in 13th place, a 10th of a second ahead of Alyssa Richmond, the Manson Northwest Webster sophomore who took first place at the Central Springs State Qualifying meet on Oct. 20. Huck took second with her season best time of 19:16.7. Mackenzie Harter of Ealham was in … Continue reading N-P’s Huck finishes 10th at State Cross Country meet
Nashua morning update (Oct. 28)
Good morning, Nashua area readers. It’s championship Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. Here’s some local news for you. 1. Pleasant fall weather ahead — Sunny skies are ahead for today and Saturday with high temperatures between 59 and 62 and slight south winds. These next couple of nights will be clear and cool with low temperatures between 34 and 38. (Extended Forecast) 2. Husky racing at State Meet this morning — Nashua-Plainfied sophomore Kadence Huck will compete in the Class 1A girls state championship race will at 10:30 a.m., today at Lakeside Municipal Golf Course in Fort Dodge. (Click here for … Continue reading Nashua morning update (Oct. 28)
Join the Husky Music Club donors to support N-P programs
The Nashua-Plainfield Husky Music Club is recruiting members in its mission to support the Nashua-Plainfield Community Schools music programs. Donors join the club at a variety of levels to help the N-P Music Boosters. Money raised helps the music programs from kindergarten to grade 12 afford needed items beyond what the school district provides. money from this club helped purchase the choir shells, the new band uniforms, the redesign of the music trailer, and many instruments. Families, friends, community members and businesses are encouraged to donate at any of the following levels: • $200 and above • $150 (Beethoven) • … Continue reading Join the Husky Music Club donors to support N-P programs
Oelwein’s 7 at 7 (Oct. 27)
Good morning, Oelwein area readers. Today is Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022. This morning’s 7 at 7 update includes the Wellness Center saying farewell to a 20-year staff member, area volleyball teams getting to the State Tournament and more. Have a great day! 1. WEATHER — Today will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Southeast wind 6 to 13 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight will be partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph. (Extended Forecast) 2. Wellness Center bidding farewell to an original employee — Claire Harrington will punch the … Continue reading Oelwein’s 7 at 7 (Oct. 27)
Wapsie Valley volleyball returns to State
Wapsie Valley volleyball made quick work of Beckman Catholic tonight in the Class 2A Region 7 championship, returning to the State Tournament. The Warriors (41-4) defeated the Blazers (28-11) in three sets (25-20, 25-13, 25-15) at the neutral site in Manchester at West Delaware High. Last year, the Blazers defeated Wapsie Valley 3-2 in this title game to earn the State bid. The Warriors last made it to State in 2020, but had to pull out before the first game because COVID-19 was detected on the team. In 2019, Wapsie Valley took second in the Class 1A State Tournament. Sidney … Continue reading Wapsie Valley volleyball returns to State
Oelwein 7 at 7 a.m. update (Oct. 26)
Good morning, Oelwein area readers. Today is Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022. Overnight Monday rain totals, the closing of Viper Lanes, a send off schedule for Oelwein’s runners heading to State and a West Central retirement are among the 7 local news updates at 7 a.m. for you. 1. TODAY’S FORECAST — Today will be sunny, with a high near 52 and a northwest wind of 7 to 10 mph. Tonight, clouds will roll in and the low will be around 34. Winds will be calm (Extended Forecast) 2. Oct. 24-25 rains soak Fayette most— The rain totals are in for … Continue reading Oelwein 7 at 7 a.m. update (Oct. 26)
Oelwein bowling alley closed until further notice
Oelwein’s bowling alley and it’s restaurant are closed until further notice, according social media posts by its owner. “Okay here it is Viper Lanes and P.J.s Bar and Grill had major damage over the last couple days and is closed until further notice,” Dean Hendricks posted Tuesday on Facebook. “We currently have contractors here working on the issues and would appreciate if the public would not try to come in and look around. If you want your bowling equipment please contact me on Facebook to arrange a time to pick up. Please be patient with us we are going to … Continue reading Oelwein bowling alley closed until further notice
Charles City home destroyed by fire Sunday night
Members of a Charles City family escaped injury when their home caught fire in the early morning hours on Sunday. Two adults were home at the time and they evacuated safely after being awakened by smoke detectors, said Charles City Fire Chief Eric Whipple. The Charles City Fire Department was dispatched at 1:35 a.m. Sunday and firefighters remained on scene until about 5:30 a.m. Approximately 40 firefighters were at the fire as Charles City was assisted by fire departments from Floyd, Colwell, Nashua, Ionia, Rudd and Marble Rock Fire Departments, as well as AMR Ambulance, the Charles City Police Department, … Continue reading Charles City home destroyed by fire Sunday night
Nashua’s 7 at 7: Dam lawsuit, pumpkin winners, volleyball honors and more
Good morning, Nashua area readers. Today is Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, and the Nashua dam, pumpkins in the library and all-conference Huskies are in today’s 7 local news reports at 7 a.m. 1. WEATHER — Chickasaw County has been in a moderate drought, but the bit of rain recently is unlikely to change that. And don’t expect any more today. It will be mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind 6 to 13 mph. Tonight will be partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind around 8 mph. (Extended Forecast) 2. City files lawsuit over dam damage … Continue reading Nashua’s 7 at 7: Dam lawsuit, pumpkin winners, volleyball honors and more
Captain Underpants wins pumpkin contest
Some pumpkins were just made to be super. The Kaci and Zach Sinwell family’s certainly was. The Nashua Public Library announced the winners of its Character Pumpkin Contest on Monday and the Sinwells’ Captain Underpants took first place. The library had asked patrons to decorate a pumpkin as their favorite book character. The rules were: Paint it, dress it, accessorize it, but no carving. A vote to choose the winner was held through Saturday. Votes could only be cast in the library. 1ST PLACE – Captain Underpants This Scholastic superhero and his talking toilet foe was created by the Sinnwell … Continue reading Captain Underpants wins pumpkin contest
N-P trio gets volleyball all-conference honors
Nashua-Plainfield seniors Paige Ripley and Bailey Fisher and sophomore Paige Franzen have received Top of Iowa All-Conference honors. 1ST TEAM — Paige Ripley Ripley was named to the first team. This season, she was third in the conference with 288 successful serves, fourth with 404 assists. she also had 185 digs and 42 aces. 2ND TEAM — Bailey Fisher Fisher was named to the second team. This season she had 120 kills, 151 digs, 172 successful serves and 25 aces HONORABLE MENTION — Paige Franzen Franzen received honorable mention. She had 133 digs, 90 kills, 216 successful serves and 22 … Continue reading N-P trio gets volleyball all-conference honors
Oelwein 7 at 7 (Oct. 24): Plaza demolition on the agenda, academics looking good at OCSD and more
Good morning, Oelwein area readers. It’s Monday, Oct. 24, 2022. Today’s 7 local news nuggets at 7 a.m. include demolition of the Plaza, good news about Huskies academics, concern about school bus seat belts and more. Remember, if you appreciate these concise, independent and free-access updates, please consider liking and following The Oelwein Post Facebook page. 1. WET WEATHER FINALLY — Today, rain is likely, mainly after 2 p.m. Under cloudy skies, the temperature will rise to around 70 by 11 a.m. before falling to around 61 during the remainder of the day. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to … Continue reading Oelwein 7 at 7 (Oct. 24): Plaza demolition on the agenda, academics looking good at OCSD and more
Floyd County Board of Supervisors to get updates on carbon pipeline, jail project Monday
The Floyd County Board of Supervisors will meet at 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 24, in the Floyd County Courthouse Assembly Room. The agenda includes updates on the law enforcement center/courthouse project and the carbon pipeline activities. Supervisors will discuss the Conservation Dept insurance claim from May 2022 storm damage a Perry Novak Electric invoice, and a future budget amendment Other Sheriff’s Office items on the agenda include hiring a jailer and Taylor Isakson accepting the jail administration position with April Watenphul stepping down Continue reading Floyd County Board of Supervisors to get updates on carbon pipeline, jail project Monday
Fayette County District Court update (Oct. 5-17)
Convictions Ethan Lee Palmer, 48, of Oelwein, pleaded guilty Oct. 5 to second-offense possession of methamphetamine (aggravated misdemeanor) and was placed on two years of formal probation on a suspended 10-year prison sentence. An $855 fine plus surcharge was also suspended. Ralph Deangelo Barron, 55, of New Hampton pleaded guilty to a Class C felony manufacture, delivery and possession of methamphetamine and on Oct. 17 received two to five years of probation on a suspended 10-year prison sentence. A $1,000 fine plus surcharge was also suspended. One count of possession of a controlled substance was dismissed. He was ordered to … Continue reading Fayette County District Court update (Oct. 5-17)
‘Polite’ Charles City man gets probation over gun possession as a felon
Michael O’Shea Anderson, Jr., 38, of Charles City, pleaded guilty in Chickasaw County District Court on Oct. 18 to one count of possession of a firearm as a felon. On Oct. 19 he received two years of probation on a suspended sentenced of to up to five years in prison. A $1,025 fine plus $153.75 surcharge were also suspended. He had been arrested following a July 24 traffic stop in Ionia. The criminal complaint says that Anderson was the front passenger black 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe stopped by a Chickasaw County sheriff’s deputy at about 8 p.m. because of a report … Continue reading ‘Polite’ Charles City man gets probation over gun possession as a felon
Sumner man sent to prison for sexual abuse in Chickasaw and Bremer Counties
After pleading guilty in two sexual abuse cases, Michael Adam Koch, 21, of Sumner, will serve up to 10 years in prison and will have to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life, although he has the possibility of parole. In Chickasaw County District Court, Koch pleaded guilty on Aug. 9 to lascivious acts with a child (a Class C felony) and was sentenced to up to 10 years in prison. A $1,370 fine and surcharge were suspended, and second sex crime charge was dismissed, in accordance with the plea agreement reached with prosecution. In this … Continue reading Sumner man sent to prison for sexual abuse in Chickasaw and Bremer Counties
Oelwein area update (Oct. 22): Area sports teams earn success; Rhythm concert tonight
Good morning Oelwein area readers. Today is Saturday, Oct 22 and here’s what’s in the local news. 1. WARM & WINDY WEEKEND— Today is sunny windy, with a high near 82 and gusts as high as 31 mph. Tonight will be Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Sunday will be Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. (Extended Forecast) 2. OELWEIN RUNNERS STATE BOUND — Led by Conall Sauser, Huskies … Continue reading Oelwein area update (Oct. 22): Area sports teams earn success; Rhythm concert tonight
Friday Football Scoreboard (Oct. 21)
Wapsie Valley and Grundy Center rolled into the second round of the Class A football playoffs, as Nashua-Plainfield and Hudson’s seasons came to a close. Here are the results from the Friday, Oct. 21, Iowa high school football games. CLASS A West Hancock 44, Nashua-Plainfield 16 BRITT — Juniors Kale Zuehl and Jaxen Peterson combined for 206 of West Hancock’s 346 rushing yards Friday night at home to defeat Nashua-Plainfield, 44-16. The 2021 Class A State Champion Eagles (9-0) have won 22 consecutive games since Nov. 6, 2020, when Grundy Center beat them 20-14 the Class A State Tournament quarterfinals. … Continue reading Friday Football Scoreboard (Oct. 21)
Oelwein boys win State Qualifying meet; Starmont/West Central’s Sieck takes first individually
The Oelwein boys cross country team is headed to State after winning the Class 2A State Qualifying Meet on Thursday at Hickory Grove Golf Course in Oelwein. The Huskies place first as a team with 63 points Denver was second with 66. The Huskies also qualified four individuals for the State Meet, which will be next week in Fort Dodge. Starmont/West Central senior Charlie Sieck took first with a time of 16:44.55. Oelwein sophomore Conall Sauser was second at 17:02.27. The other Huskies qualifying for state individually were senior Jacob Sullivan (7th, 17:19.70), junior Benjamin Driscoll (8th, 17:22.77) and senior … Continue reading Oelwein boys win State Qualifying meet; Starmont/West Central’s Sieck takes first individually
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