The Big 4 Chamber on Friday welcomed Dr. Emily Boevers, OB-GYN, to the Nashua Clinic with a ribbon cutting. Boevers began seeing patients there this month. Her services include well-woman care, pregnancy services and testing, infertility treatment and birth control options. To schedule an appointment with her at the Nashua Clinic or the Waverly Health Center Women’s Clinic, call (319) 483-4074. Continue reading Nashua Clinic adds an OB-GYN
A Nashua woman arrested last fall for burglarizing the Nashua Area Food Pantry has pleaded guilty in Chickasaw Count District Court and was sentenced to probation. Desteney Dawn Olson, 42, reached an agreement with prosecution to plead guilty to third-degree burglary (Class D felony). A misdemeanor charge of fourth-degree criminal mischief was dismissed. She was placed on two years of probation on a suspended prison sentence of up to 5 years and a suspended $1,025 fine plus $153.73 surcharge. Olson was arrested Friday, Oct. 7, by the Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Office after investigating burglary reports at the pantry. According to … Continue reading Nashua woman pleads guilty to pantry burglary
Nashua-Plainfield’s varsity track teams competed for the first time this season at an indoor meet at Wartburg College in Waverly. Here are some images from the meet. Continue reading PHOTOS: N-P track opens 2023 season inside
Charles City (17-5) on Thursday won its the Class 3A Substate 4 playoff game over Mount Vernon, 64-61, and will take on Marion (18-5) at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, at Waterloo East High School. Here are highlights from the final minutes of Thursday’s game, plus comments from head coach Ben Klapperich. Continue reading VIDEO: Watch highlights of CC’s substate playoff win on Thursday
An Oelwein house was damaged by fire Wednesday morning. According to a news release, at 7:11 a.m., Feb. 22, 2023,the Oelwein Fire and Police Departments responded to a report of a house fire at a 501 5th Ave SE. Upon arrival, the smoke was seen coming from the residence with flames visible in the interior. Fire crews were able to suppress the fire with minimal structural damage. The preliminary investigation suggests an electrical failure could potentially be the cause. The Oelwein Departments were assisted by Mercy One Ambulance and crews from Alliant Energy. Continue reading Wednesday morning fire damages Oelwein house
Oelwein firefighters were called back to action Monday (Feb. 13) to a second house fire within 24 hours. The 1 1/2 story house at 632 5th Ave. SW was destroyed by the fire, but no injuries were reported. The home was unoccupied, according to Oelwein Police. Gawkers, however, caused problems. “Our dedicated fire members responded to our second house fire in less than 24 hours” Public Safety Chief Jeremy Logan said in a news release issued Tuesday morning. “I am proud of their efforts and commitment for the safety of our community. To the contrary, I am again extremely disappointed … Continue reading Oelwein FD fights second house fire within 24 hours
A Hawkeye woman accused of attacking her husband with swords had her first appearance in Fayette County District Court on Thursday. Kim Renee Cannon, 58, is charged with attempted murder. Magistrate Judge David Hansen set her bail at $25,000 cash or surety. If she makes bail, she must be supervised by Pretrial Services. Hanson also appointed attorney Nathan Moonen, of Ossian, to represent her at state expense and issued a no contact order to protect Cannon’s husband, who was transported to a La Crosse, Wis., hospital with life-threatening injuries to his face and head. On Friday, Moonen entered a plea … Continue reading UPDATE: Hawkeye woman pleads not guilty in sword attack
A Hawkeye woman accused of injuring her husband with swords is facing an attempted murder charge. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office took a 911 call at 8:29 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, reporting a domestic assault in progress at a residence on P Avenue in rural Hawkeye, according to a news release from the Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the residence where they found Cannon and then a 70-year-old man with severe lacerations to his face and back of his head, according to the criminal complaint. He was transported to a La Crosse, Wis., hospital with the life-threatening injuries. Kim Renee … Continue reading Hawkeye woman charged with attempted murder with a sword
A jury of nine people has been selected for the Vagts Dairy stray voltage trial. Civil trials call eight jurors and one alternative juror. On Tuesday, eight men and one woman were selected. Four of the jurors are retirees. One is listed as a laborer and another as a farmer. The others work in the medical and transportation fields. The trial didn’t return to session on Thursday because of the winter storm. Mark, Joan and Andrew Vagts and Vagts Dairy LLC filed suit in March 2021 in Fayette County District Court against Northern Natural Gas claiming it created a nuisance … Continue reading Jury selected in stray voltage civil trial
Something was seriously wrong in the herd at Vagts Dairy. Milk production and health problems emerged in the late 2010’s in the 500-cow Holstein herd. Cows eventually were not responding to veterinarian treatments, and many had to be shot or were sold, the West Union dairy farm owners say. After determining that stray voltage from a pipeline transversing the farm was the cause, Mark, Joan and Andrew Vagts and Vagts Dairy LLC filed suit in March 2021 in Fayette County District Court against Northern Natural Gas Company. Two parts of the original petition have been dismissed, but a nuisance claim … Continue reading Jury selection begins in stray voltage nuisance trial
The collision of an SUV and a pickup northeast of Fairbank seriously injured their occupants on Sunday. At 10:42 a.m., Jan. 15, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a two-vehicle accident on Y Ave. south of 40th Street. A 2016 Chevy Equinox operated by Isaac Buzynksi, 21, of Fairbank crossed the center line and collided with a 2000 Chevy S10 pickup operated by Eric Sterba, 50, of Sumner, says a news release from the Sheriff’s Office. Occupants were treated for possible severe injuries and both vehicles were totaled, it says. Buzynski was cited for driving in improper … Continue reading SUV crosses centerline, causes crash outside Fairbank
The Nashua-Plainfield school district plans to finance construction of a baseball and softball complex in Plainfield one of two ways, neither of which affects property taxes. The Board of Education at its regular meeting on Monday approved resolutions to make either possible. Regardless of the way the debt is incurred, the district will use sales tax revenue from the state to pay it off. The statewide 1 cent local option sales tax, which voters reauthorized in the fall — called Secure an Advanced Education or SAVE funding — is designated for school facilities. The Board’s preferred financing option requires getting … Continue reading N-P School Board asking voters to OK financing plan for sports complex
Dropping two music teachers appears to be off the table as the Charles City school district looks for around $700,000 in budget cuts for the 2023-24 school year. “After extensive communication with the public, Board members and staff, the senior leadership team is no longer in support of the reduction of two music teachers and will request this option be removed from the agenda on Jan. 23,” Superintendent Dr. Anne Lindquist said Monday at the Board of Education meeting. “The team is prepared to further discuss this topic at the board work session scheduled for Jan. 17.” The Board will … Continue reading CC schools administration ‘no longer in support’ of cutting 2 music teachers
Turns out Nashua-Plainfield will be playing basketball at home on Friday. The boys and girls varsity squads had been scheduled to travel, but West Fork suffered a fire in a shot clock. After contacting N-P Activities Director Suzy Turner on Tuesday about the broken shot clock, West Fork confirmed on Thursday that it could not host the games and asked to flip-flop the schedule. N-P will now travel to West Fork on Feb. 3. Continue reading Shot clock fire in West Fork means N-P gets home games on Friday
Here are the December Musicians of the Month for the Oelwein Middle School 5-12 Band Department. Presented by Melissa Franzen, grades 5-7 band director. Continue reading OMS announces December Musicians of the Month
Fayette County authorities arrested two people after executing a search warrant at a Maynard home on Dec. 30. This was the second warrant regarding illegal drugs at the home withing three months, according to a news release from the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. Karylann Renee Lewin, 20, and Jaron Opria Evans, 37, both of Maynard, were charged with first-offense possession of methamphetamine (serious misdemeanor), child endangerment (aggravated misdemeanor) and possession of drug paraphernalia (simple misdemeanor). The Sheriff’s Office executed the search warrant on at 3:20 p.m. Friday at 120 7th St. N. The news release says deputies found methamphetamine and paraphernalia … Continue reading 2nd drug warrant executed at same Maynard residence in 3 months
No injuries were reported when a pickup fell into a road ditch near Fayette on Christmas Eve. At 11:44 a.m., the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call of a single vehicle accident on 150th St. just west of Fayette. According to deputies, a 2001 Ford Ranger driven by Zachary Bruns, 26, of Fayette was traveling west bound when he lost control due to the road conditions. The vehicle went into the north ditch landing on its side. No injuries were reported and the vehicle was towed from the scene. This accident remains under investigation. Continue reading Crash on Christmas Eve near Fayette
Fareway closing at 6 p.m. The Oelwein Fareway Store announced that it is closing at 6 p.m. because of the extreme weather. The store is scheduled to be open until 5 p.m. on Saturday, Christmas Eve. Travel not recommended, no towing The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office issued this statement at about 2 p.m.: “Travel is Not Recommended, due to limited visibility and road conditions. No Towing in Fayette County for safety reasons. Leo’s closed tonight Leo’s Italian Restaurant and Generations lounge announced this morning: “Due to the weather Leo’s will be closed this evening. Sorry for the inconvenience. Pick up … Continue reading BLIZZARD NEWS: Road condition, business and more updates
Storm forces I-35 closure I-35 closed from Ames to Clear Lake — “Road conditions have become extremely hazardous in northern portions of the state making travel in some areas impossible. The Iowa DOT has closed both directions of travel on I-35 at Exit 111 (US 30) in Ames to Exit 194 (US 18) at Clear Lake. It is anticipated I-35 will be closed until sometime Saturday morning,” says the 511ia.org website. No movies in CC tonight Due to the weather, The Charles Theatre will remain closed tonight. It will reopen Christmas night with a 7 p.m. show, “I Wanna Dance … Continue reading BLIZZARD NEWS: Road conditions, business updates and more
Good morning, it’s Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, the shortest day of the year. WINTER STORM ON ITS WAY Nashua-Plainfield Community Schools has already cancelled classes for Thursday because of the oncoming winter storm. The National Weather Service says snow is likely this afternoon, mainly after 4 p.m. The high temperature will be near 16, but wind chill values will be as low as -12 with a southeast wind of 8-10 mph. Tonight, 3 to 5 inches of snow will fall overnight. The low temp will be around -8 with wind chills as low as -20 from a bluster southeast wind … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Dec. 21): Storm cancels school tomorrow; Frost wins 500th dual last night
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