Nashua AM Update (Sept. 11): School Board meets tonight, CC and volleyball back in action tomorrow

Good morning, it’s Monday, Sept. 11, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today — Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph. Tonight — Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 46. North wind 3 to 8 mph. Tuesday — A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Patchy fog before 8 a.m. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. SCHOOL BOARD MEETS TONIGHT The Nashua-Plainfield Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. tonight in the junior/senior … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Sept. 11): School Board meets tonight, CC and volleyball back in action tomorrow

CC AM Update (Aug. 31) —City to Comet Cross Country: Keep of the grass

Good morning, it’s Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST TODAY — Sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 7 to 14 mph. TONIGHT — Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. FRIDAY — Sunny, with a high near 88. Breezy, with a south wind 11 to 18 mph. ••• CITY CAUSES 14-TEAM MEMORIAL CROSS COUNTRY MEET CANCELLATION The plans of 14 schools to send boys and girls cross country teams to run today in Charles City’s Wildwood Park have been scuttled. It was not dangerous heat … Continue reading CC AM Update (Aug. 31) —City to Comet Cross Country: Keep of the grass

N-P Post AM Update (Aug. 28): Pleasant weather returns, local photo galleries updated

Good morning, it’s Monday, Aug. 28, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Tonight — Sunny, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Tonight — Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Tuesday — Sunny, with a high near 81. North wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. ••• COMMUNITY CALENDAR Tuesday, Aug. 29 Wednesday, Aug. 30 ••• Check out these new and updated photo galleries Continue reading N-P Post AM Update (Aug. 28): Pleasant weather returns, local photo galleries updated

N-P Post AM Update (Aug. 24): Heat forces sports to adjust

Good morning, it’s Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023. Today — Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 107. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Tonight — Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming northeast after midnight. A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 a.m. Friday — A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Northeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming northwest in … Continue reading N-P Post AM Update (Aug. 24): Heat forces sports to adjust

CC AM Update (Aug. 24): Heat cancels meet

Good morning, it’s Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today — Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 106. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Tonight — Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. North wind 6 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight. Friday — A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. ••• Cross Country meet canceled A cross country meet being hosted by Charles City at Wildwood Golf … Continue reading CC AM Update (Aug. 24): Heat cancels meet

Oelwein AM Update (Aug. 22)

Good morning, it’s Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023. Today — Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 107. South wind 9 to 13 mph. Tonight —Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind 10 to 13 mph. Wednesday — Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Heat index values as high as 110. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 18 mph. ••• VOLLEYBALL SEASON BEGINS TONIGHT, SCHOOL STARTS TOMORROW Oelwein volleyball travels to Cresco to open the season, while the new school year starts on Wednesday. Here is what … Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (Aug. 22)

CC AM Update (Aug. 22): Comet volleyball ranked

Good morning, it’s Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today — Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 112. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph. Tuesday night — Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Wednesday — Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. Heat index values as high as 113. Breezy, with a west wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Source: National Weather Service ••• COMET VOLLEYBALL … Continue reading CC AM Update (Aug. 22): Comet volleyball ranked

N-P AM Update (Aug. 14):

WEATHER FORECAST Today — A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Breezy, with a north wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Tonight — Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 50. Breezy, with a northwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Tuesday — Sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Source: National Weather Service ••• HOW MUCH RAIN … Continue reading N-P AM Update (Aug. 14):

Nashua AM Update (Aug. 5): Harrington on All-State roster

Good morning, its Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today — Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southeast wind 8 to 14 mph. Tonight — A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 8 to 11 mph. Sunday — An 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 78. Breezy, with a southeast wind 10 to 16 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Source: National Weather Service ••• HARRINGTON GETS ALL-STATE HONORS Nashua-Plainfield’s Bo Harrington has been selected third … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Aug. 5): Harrington on All-State roster

Nashua AM Update (Aug. 3):

Good morning, it’s Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today — Widespread dense fog, mainly before 8 a.m. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Tonight — Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Light and variable wind becoming northwest around 5 mph after midnight. Friday — Increasing clouds, with a high near 90. East wind 3 to 7 mph. Source: National Weather Service ••• BAND CAMP WRAPS UP TODAY Today is the last day of Nashua-Plainfield’s marching band camp. The Huskies are preparing a show they call “Don’t … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Aug. 3):

Nashua AM Update (Aug. 2): Get a ticket to see the sharks; N-P football camp in full swing

Good morning, it’s Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 7 to 10 mph. Tonight: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Source: National Weather Service • • • • LEARN ABOUT AND TOUCH SHARKS AT NASHUA LIBRARY ON AUG. 19 Free tickets are available at the Nashua Public Library to see the National Mississippi Museum … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Aug. 2): Get a ticket to see the sharks; N-P football camp in full swing

Nashua AM Update (July 28): Cool down just in time for motorcycle event; Ionia Fun Days next week

Good morning, it’s Friday, July 28, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today — A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 105. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Tonight — A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind 7 to 13 mph. Saturday — Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph. Source: National Weather Service ••• FRIENDSHIP RIDE IS ON SATURDAY The 9th … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (July 28): Cool down just in time for motorcycle event; Ionia Fun Days next week

Nashua AM update (July 27): Heat index of 105 expected today

Good morning, it’s Thursday, July 27, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today — Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 105. Light south wind increasing to 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Tonight — A 20 % chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 8 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening. Friday — A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 103. Southeast wind around 8 … Continue reading Nashua AM update (July 27): Heat index of 105 expected today

Nashua AM Update (July 21): Of fairs and teachers

Good morning, it’s Friday, July 21, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today; Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Saturday: A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, otherwise mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Saturday Night: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Source: National Weather Service ••• NEW TEACHER AT N-P ELEMENTARY Elizabeth Viola Ricke posted on Facebook this week: “Earlier this year I accepted … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (July 21): Of fairs and teachers

Nashua AM Update (July 19): Of the Floyd County Fair, Big 4 Fair and drought

Good morning, it’s Wednesday, July 19, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Tonight: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy, with a northwest wind 11 to 18 mph. ••• NE IOWA IN A DROUGHT According to the US Drought Monitor, from July 5-11, all or parts of Allamakee, Chickasaw, Clayton, Fayette and Floyd counties have … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (July 19): Of the Floyd County Fair, Big 4 Fair and drought

Nashua Post AM Update (July 14)

Good morning, it’s Friday, July 14, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today: A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Tonight: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind 6 to 9 mph. Saturday: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Otherwise sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind 7 to 14 mph. Source: National Weather Service ••• NASHUA COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR Friday, July 14 Saturday, … Continue reading Nashua Post AM Update (July 14)

Nashua AM Update (July 6): Temps to drop to around 50; N-P softball and baseball updates

Good morning, it’s Thursday, July 6, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today: Sunny, with a high near 74. North wind 7 to 11 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Friday: A 20% chance of showers after 1 p.m. Increasing clouds, with a high near 75. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the morning. ••• SPORTS ••• Continue reading Nashua AM Update (July 6): Temps to drop to around 50; N-P softball and baseball updates

Nashua AM Report: Cooler temps, baseball playoffs continue tonight, ambulance begins service

Good morning, it’s Wednesday, July 5, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today: A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Light north wind increasing to 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph. Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 74. North wind around 10 mph. Source: National Weather Service ••• Huskies in Troy Mills tonight for baseball playoffs round 2 After beating Central City 6-3 on Monday, Nashua-Plainfield baseball will travel to Troy Mills today for a Class 1A Substate … Continue reading Nashua AM Report: Cooler temps, baseball playoffs continue tonight, ambulance begins service

Nashua AM Update (June 26): Of rain, haze and standings

Good morning, it’s Monday, June 26, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today: Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Breezy, with a northwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Tonight: Widespread haze before 7 p.m. Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Northwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 83. North wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon. ••• TODAY’S COMMUNITY EVENTS Campfire Cooking & Sand Volleyball Camp, 8 a.m. to … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (June 26): Of rain, haze and standings

Oelwein AM Update (June 24)

Good morning, it’s Saturday, June 24, 2023 WEATHER FORECAST Saturday — A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10 a.m. Increasing clouds, with a high near 88. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Saturday night — A 90% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low around 64. Breezy, with a south wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Sunday — A 70% chance of showers, possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 21 mph. … Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (June 24)