Nashua AM Update (June 24): Of expected rain, prep softball playoff pairings and WODD

Good morning, it’s Saturday, June 24, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today: A 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1 p.m. Mostly sunny through mid morning, then becoming cloudy, with a high near 86. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Tonight: A 90% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 a.m. Low around 63. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Sunday: An 80% chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 74. Breezy, with a west wind … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (June 24): Of expected rain, prep softball playoff pairings and WODD

Nashua AM Update (June 23): Huskies baseball rallies, WODD continued and rain in the forecast

Good morning, it’s Friday, June 23, 2023. Tonight — Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. WEATHER FORECAST Today — Increasing clouds, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Saturday — A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 p.m, then showers likely and possibly thunderstorms, Otherwise mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Breezy, with a south wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. ••• SPORTS Husky heroics win baseball game in Osage Nashua-Plainfield baseball … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (June 23): Huskies baseball rallies, WODD continued and rain in the forecast

Nashua AM Update (June 22): WODD begins tonight

Good morning, it’s Thursday, June 22, 2023. WEATHER UPDATE Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. East wind around 6 mph. Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind around 6 mph. ••• SPORTS N-P, Saint Ansgar baseball split season series The scales are balanced, to a degree. On Wednesday, a pair of Saints pitchers struck out 15 batters while hosting and shutting out Nashua-Plainfield, 4-0. When the Saints visited N-P on May 31, Huskies pitcher Dawson Glaser hurled a seven-strikeout 7-0 victory. … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (June 22): WODD begins tonight

Oelwein AM Update (June 22)

Good morning, it’s Thursday, June 22, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. East wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Source: National Weather Service ••• Oelwein softball wins in Maynard It was a bookend type of win for Oelwein softball Wednesday in Maynard. The Huskies scored 1 run in the opening inning and 4 more in the final frame, the seventh, to win 5-0 over West Central. … Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (June 22)

Nashua AM Update (June 9)

Good morning, it’s Friday, June 9, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind around 6 mph. Saturday: A 60% chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. South wind 6 to 9 mph. ••• N-P swept on diamonds South Winneshiek’s softball team dispatched Nashua-Plainfield, 27-0, Thursday in Plainfield. In baseball up the road in Nashua, Don Bosco beat the Huskies 15-0. Tonight, both squads … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (June 9)

Nashua AM Update (June 6)

Good morning, it’s Tuesday, June 6, 2023, the 79th anniversary of D-Day. On this date in 1944 during World War II, American, British and Canadian soldiers stormed Omaha Beach, beginning liberation of Normandy, France, from Nazi forces. WEATHER FORECAST Today: A 50% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. The haze from the wildfire smoke over the last couple of days will be on its way out and may linger for some into the afternoon. Tonight: A 40% chance … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (June 6)

Nashua AM Update (June 1)

Good morning, it’s Thursday, June 1, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today: A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Tonight: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Friday: A 50%chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Source: … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (June 1)

Nashua AM Update (May 31)

Good morning, it’s Wednesday, May 31, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today: A 20% chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms, otherwise mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Light southeast wind becoming south 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, otherwise partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Thursday: A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, otherwise partly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 6 to 13 mph. ••• TODAY’S N-P SPORTS ••• LORAX COMING TO NASHUA The Lorax will be on the Nashua Public Library’s … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (May 31)

Nashua AM Update (May 27): Franzen 4th at State Girls Golf, baseball and softball fall

Good morning, it’s Saturday, May 27, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today: Sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 7 to 11 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind 7 to 10 mph. Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind 6 to 11 mph. Source: National Weather Service ••• FRANZEN 4TH, N-P 9TH AT STATE GIRLS GOLF TOURNAMENT Nashua-Plainfield’s Paige Franzen placed 5th individually at the Class 1A Girls Golf State Tournament in Boone this week. As a team, the Huskies finished 9th. ••• FRIDAY SCOREBOARD Top of Iowa Baseball Top of Iowa Softball … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (May 27): Franzen 4th at State Girls Golf, baseball and softball fall

Nashua AM Update (May 26): Day 2 of Girls State Golf; school getting out for the summer

Good morning, it’s Friday, May 26, 2023. It’s the last day of school in the Nashua-Plainfield district. Students will be out for the summer at noon WEATHER FORECAST Today: Sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 7 to 10 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph. Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 7 to 13 mph. TODAY’S N-P SPORTS SCHEDULE THURSDAY SPORTS SCOREBOARD Top of Iowa-East baseball scores: Top of Iowa-East softball scores: COMMUNITY CALENDAR Monday, May 29 Saturday, June 24 Water Over The Dam Days Continue reading Nashua AM Update (May 26): Day 2 of Girls State Golf; school getting out for the summer

Nashua AM Update (May 25): Huskies at Girls Golf State Tournament today

Good morning, it’s Thursday, May 25, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today: Sunny, with a high near 74. Breezy, with an east wind 8 to 16 mph. Tonight: Clear, with a low around 44. East wind 9 to 14 mph. Friday: Sunny, with a high near 75. Southeast wind 9 to 11 mph. Source: National Weather Service ••• Huskies competing at Girls Golf State Tournament today Tee off was at 9 a.m. today for Nashua-Plainfield’s girls golf team at the Class 1A Girls Golf State Tournament today at Centre Point Golf Course in Boone. Paige Franzen began at Hole 9 alongside Katie … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (May 25): Huskies at Girls Golf State Tournament today

Nashua AM Update (May 23): N-P splits home openers

Good morning, it’s Tuesday, May 23, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Breezy, with a light east wind increasing to 11 to 16 mph in the morning. Source: National Weather Service • • • SPORTS HUSKIES BASEBALL: Bo Harrington struck out 13 batters Monday as Nashua-Plainfield won its home opener 14-0 in five innings over Rockford. Next: N-P travels tonight to … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (May 23): N-P splits home openers

Nashua AM Update (May 22): N-P softball and baseball openers tonight

Good morning, it’s Monday, May 22, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 9 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Source: National Weather Service N-P softball and baseball openers are tonight The Huskies open their baseball and softball seasons tonight at home against Rockford. Both games start at 6 p.m. The N-P baseball team finished with a 12-14 record in 2022. Huskies softball … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (May 22): N-P softball and baseball openers tonight

Nashua AM Update (May 19): Of State Track and sunny weather

Good morning, it’s Friday, May 19, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy, with a northwest wind around 18 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 7 to 14 mph. Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind around 7 mph. Saturday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind around 7 mph. N-P AT STATE TRACK TODAY CLICK HERE FOR RESULT UPDATES Continue reading Nashua AM Update (May 19): Of State Track and sunny weather

Charles City AM Update (May 19): Of State Track, orchestra and a bond referendum

Good morning, it’s Friday, May 19, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today — Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy, with a northwest wind 11 to 18 mph. Tonight — Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 7 to 15 mph. Saturday — Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind 5 to 7 mph. Source: National Weather Service Comets compete at State Track Charles City junior Keely Collins took 5th in the Class 3A girls high jump on Thursday at the Iowa High School Track & Field Championships by clearing 5 feet, 4 inches. Junior Josiah Cunnings ran … Continue reading Charles City AM Update (May 19): Of State Track, orchestra and a bond referendum

Nashua AM Update (May 19): N-P girls golf team heading to State, track team members compete today

Good morning, it’s Thursday, May 19, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy, with a southwest wind 14 to 16 mph. Tonight: A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m. Patchy smoke after 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy, with a … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (May 19): N-P girls golf team heading to State, track team members compete today

Nashua AM Update (May 17): State Track send-off and academic awards ceremonies tonight

Good morning, it’s Wednesday, May 17, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. East wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Thursday: A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Breezy, with a south wind 11 to 16 mph. ••• COMMUNITY CALENDAR Wednesday, May 17 ••• PHOTO REPRINTS AND DOWNLOADS AVAILABLE (CLICK HERE) Continue reading Nashua AM Update (May 17): State Track send-off and academic awards ceremonies tonight

Nashua Update (May 16): Of nice weather, music awards and State Track send-offs

Hello all, it’s Tuesday, May 16, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today: Sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Northwest wind 5 to 11 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 74. East wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Today Wednesday, May 17 Continue reading Nashua Update (May 16): Of nice weather, music awards and State Track send-offs