Huck punches her ticket for State Cross Country Meet
Nashua-Plainfield’s Kadence Huck just keeps getting faster — 27.3 seconds faster this time around. The sophomore finished second at the Class 1A State Qualifying Meet in Central Springs on Thursday with a Huskies school record of 19:16.7. The previous best, which she set at the Top of Iowa Conference meet a week earlier was 19:44. At the State Qualifying Meet, Huck was 1.4 seconds behind first-place finisher Alyssa Richman, a Manson Northwest Webster sophomore, whose time was 19:15.3. (Click here for full boys and girls results from the meet) Huck was the lone N-P runner to qualify for State. The … Continue reading Huck punches her ticket for State Cross Country Meet
Nashua update (Oct. 20): N-P runners vying for State today; trap shooting team fundraiser on Saturday
Good morning, Nashua area readers. It’s Thursday, Oct. 20. Here’s what’s happening locally 1.WEATHER — Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Tonight : Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the evening. Friday: Sunny, with a high near 72. South wind 8 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. (Extended Forecast) 2. N-P cross country teams trying to get to state today —The Huskies boys and girls will travel to Central Springs … Continue reading Nashua update (Oct. 20): N-P runners vying for State today; trap shooting team fundraiser on Saturday
Charles City update (Oct. 20): Kmart building sold, 2 Comets qualify for state, burn ban if effect
Good morning, Charles City area readers. It’s Thursday, Oct. 20. Here’s what’s news locally. 1.WEATHER — Today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Northwest wind 6 to 13 mph. Tonight will be partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind around 7 mph. (Extended Forecast) 2. WHO BOUGHT THE CHARLES CITY KMART BUILDING? Carlinda Limited Partnership purchased the roughly 10.5-acre property and nearly 96,000-square-foot building that used to be the home of Kmart in Charles City. It’s been sitting vacant since 2018. Carlinda’s registered agent is Paul A. Rottinghaus of New Hampton, the owner of Zip’s … Continue reading Charles City update (Oct. 20): Kmart building sold, 2 Comets qualify for state, burn ban if effect
Pair of Comets qualify for cross country state meet
Two Comets have qualified for the State Cross Country Meet: Sophomores Xander Graeser and Nick Williams. Charles City’s boys and girls teams traveled to Hart Ridge Golf Course in Manchester for a Class 3A State Qualifying Meet Wednesday afternoon. The top three teams and top 15 individual finishers from each race qualifed for the Saturday, Oct. 29, State Meet in Fort Dodge. Graeser finished 9th with a time of 16:52.60. Williams took 10th at 17:01.94. The top three boys teams were Marion (1st), Solon (2nd) and Clear Creek-Amana (3rd), followed by Vinton-Shellsburg (4th), Decorah (5th), Waverly-Shell Rock (6th), Charles City … Continue reading Pair of Comets qualify for cross country state meet
West Central volleyball postseason ends 1-1
West Central opened the 2022 volleyball postseason with a 3-0 (25-6, 25-12 and 25-21) victory at home over Kee on Monday. That earned the Blue Devils a shot at Don Bosco tonight in Gilbertsville. The Kee Hawks finished the season with a 1-23 record, but the Dons (26-12) had wrapped up their 25-12 regular season ranked 8th in Class 1A. Don Bosco swept West Central 3-0 (25-12, 25-16, 25-16), capping the Blue Devils season record at 8-14. West Central will lose one senior to graduation, Abby Squires, who this season was the last remaining player from the 2019 team that … Continue reading West Central volleyball postseason ends 1-1
OELWEIN 7 AT 7 (Oct. 19): Trunk or treat and volleyball playoffs tonight; band members get honors; plus court news
Good morning, Oelwein area readers. It’s Wednesday, Oct. 19, and here are 7 local news reports for you at 7 a.m. 1. WEATHER — Today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 8 to 14 mph. Tonight will be partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 6 to 8 mph. (Extended Forecast) 2. TRUNK OR TREAT TODAY — Full Circle Services Trunk or Treat will be 5-8 p.m, Oct. 19, at the Knights of Columbus parking lot in Oelwein. Popcorn, hot cocoa and lots of goodies. 3. OHS MUSIC NEWS Huskies selected for Honor … Continue reading OELWEIN 7 AT 7 (Oct. 19): Trunk or treat and volleyball playoffs tonight; band members get honors; plus court news
Buchanan County prosecutor reaches plea deal to send Fairbank man to prison
INDEPENDENCE — The Buchanan County Attorney’s Office has reached a plea agreement with Tyler Alan Welter, 27, of Fairbank, that will mark him as a sexual predator of children and send him to prison. Welter agreed today to plead guilty to two Class C felony counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, two Class C felony counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, and three Class D felony counts of enticing a minor. Six additional counts will be dismissed. According to the criminal complaints, Welter exchanged nude photos and attempted to engage in sexual acts with children under the age … Continue reading Buchanan County prosecutor reaches plea deal to send Fairbank man to prison
Nashua update (Oct. 17): N-P volleyball’s resurgent season ends; Library holding a pumpkin vote
Good morning Nashua area readers. Here’s what’s happening in local news. 1. WEATHER — Well, it will be sunny. The National Weather forecast for today is sunny and breezy, with a high near 43 and a northwest wind 17 to 21 mph. Tonight will be clear, with a low around 20. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Wednesday will be sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 8 to 14 mph. (Extended Forecast) 2. Resurgent N-P volleyball team’s season ends — Nashua-Plainfield had been on a tear since mid-September. The Huskies won … Continue reading Nashua update (Oct. 17): N-P volleyball’s resurgent season ends; Library holding a pumpkin vote
Oelwein man charged with drug crimes
WEST UNION — Estaban Ricardo Carrasco Jr., 21, of Oelwein, is charged with four controlled substance violations. According to court documents, the Oelwein Police Department conducted controlled buys of illegal drugs on Aug. 7 and Aug. 16. Both times, Carrasco arrived in a red in Cadillac registered to his father. On Aug. 7, he allegedly delivered 1.018 grams of marijuana and 2.285 grams of cocaine. On Aug.16, he allegedly delivered 3.319 grams of cocaine and 9.985 grams of methamphetamine. Oelwein Police arrested Carrasco on Oct. 11 on a warrant. He made his initial court appearance on Oct. 12. Bail was … Continue reading Oelwein man charged with drug crimes
Playoff volleyball Monday, Oct. 16 — Riceville tops N-P; North Butler and West Central advance
Class 1A Region 5 First Round North Butler (6-25) defeated Valley Lutheran (0-15), 3-0 (25-8, 25-9, 25-7). Riceville (25-16) defeated Nashua-Plainfield (9-18), 3-1 (23-25, 25-23, 25-15, 25-16). West Fork (5-15) defeated Rockford (13-10), 3-2 (19-25, 17-25, 25-21, 31-29, 15-12) Tripoli (17-18) defeated Newman Catholic 8-17), 3-0 (25-9, 25-7, 25-11) Dunkerton (21-14) defeated Clarksville (4-17), 3-0 (25-16, 25-14, 25-13). Class 1A Region 6 First Round West Central (7-13) defeated Kee, Lansing (1-22), 3-0 (25-6, 25-12, 25-21) Central Elkader (11-24) defeated Starmont (6-13) 3-1 (25-23, 21-25, 28-26, 25-18) Edgewood-Colesburg (15-19) defeated Turkey Valley (17-16), 3-1 (23-25, 26-24, 25-11, 25-23) Class 3A Region … Continue reading Playoff volleyball Monday, Oct. 16 — Riceville tops N-P; North Butler and West Central advance
Nashua noon report (Oct. 17) : Band, volleyball and business news
Hello Nashua area readers. Here is what’s happening: 1. Windy and cool today, tonight will be below freezing — The National Weather Service forecast mostly sunny skies today with a high near 40 and a north wind 14 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Tonight, it will be mostly clear, with a low around 20. North wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Tuesday should be sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy, with a northwest wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. 2. N-P marching … Continue reading Nashua noon report (Oct. 17) : Band, volleyball and business news
7 at 7 a.m, for Charles City (Oct. 17): Upcoming orchestra concert, Halloween events and more local news
Good morning, Charles City area readers. Here’s some local news and notes to get your week started. 1. Windy today — Today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy, with a northwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Tonight will be mostly clear, with a low around 20. North wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. (Extended Forecast) 2. CCHS orchestra in concert in costume on Tuesday — The Charles City High School orchestra’s Tuesday, Oct. 18, concert featuring Wartburg College’s Kammerstreicher will begin at 7:30 … Continue reading 7 at 7 a.m, for Charles City (Oct. 17): Upcoming orchestra concert, Halloween events and more local news
S-F on the road for first round of football playoffs
Sumner-Fredericksburg (4-4) will travel to Sigourney/Keota (6-2) for the first round of Class 1A football playoffs on Friday, Oct. 21. Kickoff is 7 p.m. Tickets: $8. Class 1A First Round Games Continue reading S-F on the road for first round of football playoffs
Fayette County Board of Supervisors to discuss election worker pay today
The Fayette County Board of Supervisors will meet at 9 a.m. today (Monday, Oct. 17) in the county courthouse in West Union. Here is the agenda: Continue reading Fayette County Board of Supervisors to discuss election worker pay today
Nashua businesses to connect with educators this week
The Big 4 Chamber of Commerce is resuming its efforts to educate future business owners, leaders and employees. The chamber is putting on a Business Education Event from 2:15-3:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, in the Nashua-Plainfield Junior High commons to strengthen the bond between business people and educators. Chamber members in attendance will have a chance to make a quick introduction of themselves. “You know as well as we do the importance a good education has on our future business owners, leaders, and employees, that is why we are excited to announce our Business Education event is back,” said Val … Continue reading Nashua businesses to connect with educators this week
Wapsie Valley to host St. Ansgar in playoff opener on Friday
Wapsie Valley (6-2) will host Saint Ansgar (5-3) in the first round of the Class A football playoffs at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21. The teams shared one common opponent this season North Tama. The Warriors won their game 41-0. Saint Ansgar won 42-0. Wapsie Valley’s senior quarterback Casey O’Donnell has thrown for 856 yards so far this season with 16 touchdowns against five interceptions. He’s rushed for 127 yards and one touchdown. The top rusher this season for the Warriors is senior Braden Knight with 831 yards and nine touchdowns. He’s also been a top receiver with 293 receiving … Continue reading Wapsie Valley to host St. Ansgar in playoff opener on Friday
N-P to open football playoffs next week against West Hancock
To be the best, you need to beat the best. Nashua-Plainfield will get that chance on Friday, Oct. 21, when the Huskies (5-3) open the playoffs against one of the five undefeated teams in Class A. West Hancock, Britt (8-0) will host N-P in the first round of the 32-team state tournament. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. Hudson 4-4, which beat N-P on Friday 20-14 to finish third in Class A District 4, will travel to to Newman Catholic, Mason City (7-1) on Friday. N-P fell to fourth. Grundy Center, 8-0, and Wapsie Valley (6-2) were first and second in … Continue reading N-P to open football playoffs next week against West Hancock
Nashua morning update (Oct. 15)
Good morning, Nashua area. It’s Saturday, Oct. 25, and here’s what’s happening. 1. WEATHER — Today will be sunny, with a high near 61 and a southwest wind that could gust as high as 28 mph. Tonight, it will be mostly clear, with a low around 36. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Sunday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy, with a northwest wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. 2. SPORTS —Hudson leapfrogged Nashua-Plainfield in football district standings. The Pirates … Continue reading Nashua morning update (Oct. 15)
Football Scoreboard (Oct. 14)
Class A, District 3 Class A, District 4 Class 1A District 3 Class 1A District 4 Class 2A, District 4 Class 3A, District 3 Class 4A, District 2 8-player, District 3 Miscellaneous scores Continue reading Football Scoreboard (Oct. 14)
Bridal shop moving into Oelwein
Sydney’s Bridal is moving to Oelwein. The shop is not only moving from West Union to Fayette County’s largest city, it’s expanding its offerings. “BIG changes coming in the next few months,” says a post on the business’s Facebook page. “The bridal shop will be waltzing down to the city of Oelwein. Along with this change I am adding prom dresses to the store arriving in December! “I will remain in West Union until renovations are finished in Oelwein. Watch for an upcoming Pronovias trunk show in November and discounts during that showing. Thank you to everyone for your continued … Continue reading Bridal shop moving into Oelwein
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