Sieck wins Tri-Rivers Conference championship
Starmont-West Central senior Charlie Sieck captured first place in the boys varsity 5K race on Tuesday at the Tri-Rivers Conference Meet hosted by North Linn. His time of 16:27 was 34 seconds ahead of his nearest competitor. The team title went to North Linn with 67 points, followed by Maquoketa Valley (2nd, 96), Calumus Wheatland (3rd, 102), Starmont-West Central (4th, 110), East Buchanan (5th, 112), Springville (6th, 120), Alburnett (7th, 139), Prince of Peace (8th, 166), North Cedar (9th, 189), Marquette Catholic (10th, 253), and Edgewood-Colesburg (11th, 293). The Starmont-West Central varsity girls team placed 4th, with 86 points. Sophomore … Continue reading Sieck wins Tri-Rivers Conference championship
Huck breaks school record at conference meet
MASON CITY — Kadence Huck reset a Nashua-Plainfield High School record with her all-conference performance on a blustery and chilly Thursday at the Top of Iowa Conference cross country meet. Huck took second in the girls varsity 5K on the Northeast Iowa Community College course with a time of 19:44 and earned her spot on the all-conference first team. The boys team’s top finisher was Jase Hansen, who placed 28th with his personal best time of 18:47, earning a spot on the all-conference second team. (Click here for full results) UP NEXT: Nashua-Plainfield’s boys and girls teams will travel to … Continue reading Huck breaks school record at conference meet
S-F’s Trainor wins varsity girls 5K at NICL conference meet; Oelwein runners set personal and season records
LA PORTE CITY — Hillary Trainor gave Sumner-Fredericksburg another championship title today. The junior won the varsity girls 5K at the North Iowa Cedar League conference meet at the La Porte City Golf Course with a time of 19:19.6. Jesup sophomore MacKenzie Wilson was second with a time of 19:21.4. Denver freshman Avery Trunkhill placed third with a personal best time of 19:31.9, leading the Cyclones to a first-place team finish with 47 points. Hudson was second with 75 points followed by Jesup (3rd, 128), Union La Porte City (4th, 136), S-F (5th, 144), Wapsie Valley (6th, 147), Grundy Center … Continue reading S-F’s Trainor wins varsity girls 5K at NICL conference meet; Oelwein runners set personal and season records
Oelwein boys win cross country conference meet
LA PORTE CITY — The Oelwein boys cross country team continues is season on fire, despite the chilly fall winds on Thursday. The Huskies captured the team title at the North Iowa Cedar League’s conference meet at the La Porte City Golf Course. Oelwein sophomore Conall Sauser and senior Ray Gearhart finished second and third with times of 16.38.5 and 16:49.12, respectively. For Gearhart, it was his personal best time. The pair were sandwiched between Grundy Center runners. Kaden Lynch took first with a time of 16:27.8 and Emerson Vokes was fourth at 16:58.8. Oelwein, however, took first because it … Continue reading Oelwein boys win cross country conference meet
Northeast Iowa fishing report (Oct. 13)
By the Iowa DNR Cedar River (above Nashua) Water levels are very, low limiting some boat accesses. Channel Catfish – Slow: Dead chubs fished on the river bottom work well for a hungry catfish. Northern Pike – Fair: Find pike in pools. Use a steel leader with a shiny lure. Smallmouth Bass – Fair: Smallie bite is variable. Try artificial lures or a lure tipped with a minnow around rocky outcroppings or ledges. Walleye – Good: Use jig tipped with a minnow or worm near the bottom of deeper holes at dawn and dusk. Decorah District Streams All trout stream stockings are unannounced; streams are … Continue reading Northeast Iowa fishing report (Oct. 13)
Nashua morning briefing (Oct. 13): Arrest made in food pantry break-in; N-P runners to compete in conference meet today
Good morning, Nashua area readers. It’s Thursday, Oct. 13, and here’s what’s happening in local news. 1. WEATHER — Today will be partly sunny, with a high near 49, and breezy, with a northwest wind increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Gust could reach around 37 mph. Tonight, it will be partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. (Extended forecast) 2. CROSS COUNTY RUNNING — The Nashua-Plainfield boys and girls cross country teams will race at 3:30 p.m. today in the Top of Iowa … Continue reading Nashua morning briefing (Oct. 13): Arrest made in food pantry break-in; N-P runners to compete in conference meet today
Turkey Valley volleyball tops West Central
West Central volleyball pushed Turkey Valley to five sets Tuesday night before the Trojans finally banked their seventh consecutive win. Turkey Valley (16-15) defeated West Central (7-13) in Maynard 3-2 (21-25, 25-15, 25-16, 19-25, 15-6). UP NEXT The Blue Devils will host Kee, Lansing (1-16) in the first round of the Class 1A Region 6 playoffs at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17. Continue reading Turkey Valley volleyball tops West Central
Video highlights of N-P’s win over North Butler
Nashua-Plainfield defeated North Butler on Tuesday in Greene. These video highlights are of just some of the plays. Continue reading Video highlights of N-P’s win over North Butler
Nashua daily briefing (Oct. 12
Good morning, Nashua area readers. It’s Thursday, Oct. 12. Happy National Farmers Day. Here’s what’s happening. 1. WEATHER — Today, there is a 20 % chance of isolated showers after 3 p.m. Clouds will increase throughout the day, and the high temp will be near 65. Breezy, with a north wind 7 to 12 mph becoming west 19 to 24 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph. Tonight will be partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy, with a west wind 8 to 16 mph. (Extended Forecast) 2. VOLLEYBALL — N-P improved its season … Continue reading Nashua daily briefing (Oct. 12
Oelwein morning briefing (Oct. 12): Oelwein ties traffic cameras to event center funding, golf cart ordinance fails and more
Good morning, Oelwein area readers. It’s Wednesday, Oct. 12, happy National Farmers Day. Here’s your local news update; 1. WEATHER — Today, expect isolated showers and thunderstorms. Otherwise, it will be cloudy through mid-morning, then gradually clearing, with a high near 65. Breezy, with a west wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy, with a west wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. (Extended Forecast) 2. GOV’T: City Council ties events … Continue reading Oelwein morning briefing (Oct. 12): Oelwein ties traffic cameras to event center funding, golf cart ordinance fails and more
Video highlights of N-P’s win over Hampton-Dumont-CAL
Nashua-Plainfield defeat d Hampton-Dumont-CAL on Tuesday in Greene. These video highlights are of just some of the plays. Continue reading Video highlights of N-P’s win over Hampton-Dumont-CAL
N-P volleyball closes out regular season going 2-1 at North Butler quad
GREENE — North Butler’s Bearcats we’re a point away from defeat when Olivia Dralle pushed the ball back over the net. It spun off the finger tips of a Nashua-Plainfield player going for a block and floated past the back line. The Bearcats got the serve back and got to work erasing the Huskies’ 24-21 lead. But, as North Butler looked to take a 25-24 lead N-P’s Bailey Fisher launched toward Paige Ripley’s set, and tapped the ball. The soft arch evaded the blockers. A Bearcat dig went awry. Fisher’s ensuing serve closed out the set, giving the Huskies their … Continue reading N-P volleyball closes out regular season going 2-1 at North Butler quad
Oelwein to host cross country state qualifying meet
Oelwein, Monticello, Orange City, Pella, and Shenandoah are host sites this year for the Class 2A boys and girls cross country IHSAA and IGHSAU state qualifying meets, which all will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20. These teams will compete at Hickory Grove Golf Course in Oelwein: Anamosa, Aplington-Parkersburg, Clarion-Goldfield-Dows, Crestwood, Denver, Dike-New Hartford, Eagle Grove, Garner-Hayfield-Ventura, New Hampton, North Fayette Valley, Oelwein, Osage, Roland-Story, Starmont and Williamsburg. In Monticello: Beckman Catholic, (Dyersville), Camanche, Columbus Catholic, Waterloo, Jesup, Louisa-Muscatine, Mediapolis, Monticello, Northeast Springville/Central City (Girls), Sumner-Fredericksburg, Tipton, Waukon, West Liberty and Wilton. In Pella: Albia, Cardinal, Eldon, … Continue reading Oelwein to host cross country state qualifying meet
Nashua update Oct. 11
1. WEATHER — Today will be sunny and increasingly windy. Expect a high temperature of 76. A south wind of 9 to 14 mph will increase to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Tonight there is a 50% of showers. Otherwise increasing clouds with a low around 50. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 18 mph becoming west after midnight. 2. PLAINFIELD TRICK-OR-TREATING time is 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31. 3. Continue reading Nashua update Oct. 11
Oelwein volleyball begins regional play in Dubuque
Oelwein volleyball will begin regional play in Dubuque on Monday, Oct. 17. Game time is 7 p.m. Continue reading Oelwein volleyball begins regional play in Dubuque
Oelwein boys cross country 7th in 2A; WV, S-F & Jesup girls ranked
In the week 11 rankings released Tuesday by IATC, the Oelwein boys cross country team is seventh in Class 2A. Among Class 2A girls teams, Sumner-Fredericksburg is 16th and Jesup is 19th. Wapsie Valley is 14th in girls Class 1A. Individually, Starmont-West Central’s Charlie Sieck is 5th among Class 2A boys. Oelwein’s Conall Sauser is 13th and Ray Gearhart is 18th. MacKenzie Wilson of Jesup is fourth among Class 2A girls. Teammate Clare Wright is eighth. S-F’s Hillary Trainor is sixth. Continue reading Oelwein boys cross country 7th in 2A; WV, S-F & Jesup girls ranked
6 at 6: Oelwein City attorney resigning, WV volleyball winning, leaves peaking and more
Good morning Oelwein reader. Here are six local news item at 6 a.m. to get your day started. It’s Tuesday, Oct. 11. 1. CITY ATTORNEY RESIGNING — The Oelwein City Council is weighing its options to replace Patrick Dillon as city attorney. City administration recommends contracting with a large firm with more resources than a local attorney could provide and requesting an attorney at Council meeting when necessary. Dillon submitted notice to City Administrator Dylan Mulfinger on Sept. 29 that he is resigning. “It has been a pleasure to work with you and the city since 2016,” Dillon wrote. “I … Continue reading 6 at 6: Oelwein City attorney resigning, WV volleyball winning, leaves peaking and more
Charles City morning update (Oct. 11):
1. WEATHER — Today will be sunny and increasingly windy. Expect a high temperature of 77. A south wind of 9 to 14 mph will increase to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Tonight there is a 50% of showers and possible thunderstorms before 4 a.m. Other then a slight chance of showers. Otherwise it will be partly cloudy, with a low around 49. A south wind of 10 to 18 mph will become northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. 2. VOLLEYBALL— Charles City (23-10) volleyball … Continue reading Charles City morning update (Oct. 11):
West Central volleyball to open regional playoffs at home Oct. 17
West Central (7-12) will open the Class 1A Region 6 volleyball playoffs at home on Monday, Oct. 17 against Kee, Lansing (1-16). Game time is 7 p.m. The winner will travel to Don Bosco (21-9) on Wednesday, Oct. 19, to take on the 8th-ranked Dons. But first, the Blue Devils have one last regular season match. They will host Turkey Valley (11-15) on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 6 p.m. Continue reading West Central volleyball to open regional playoffs at home Oct. 17
N-P volleyball plays Riceville in regionals opener next Monday
The Nashua-Plainfield volleyball team (7-16) will travel to Riceville (20-14) on Monday, Oct. 17, for the first round of the Class 1A Region 5 playoffs. Game time is 7 p.m. The winner will travel to Rockford for the second round to play Rockford or West Fork. Riceville and N-P’s most recent meeting was the first week of regionals last year. The Huskies won 3-0 (25-16, 25-8, 25-20). In 17 meetings since 2008, N-P has won 15. Riceville won matches in 2008 and 2010. The Huskies, winners of five of their last seven, have one more regular-season engagement before the postseason … Continue reading N-P volleyball plays Riceville in regionals opener next Monday
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