Nick Thompson

London

Managing Editor, EMEA at CNN

Managing Editor EMEA at CNN Digital in London. One of the Brothers Cowboy.

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Articles

Dutch government collapses as Wilders’ far-right party leaves coaliiton

3 days ago | wral.com | Nick Thompson

(CNN) — The far-right Party for Freedom (PVV) is leaving the Netherlands’ government, toppling the governing coalition, its leader Geert Wilders said on Tuesday. Wilders, who is not himself part of government, presented the cabinet with an ultimatum last week to strengthen its asylum policy. “No signature for our asylum plans,” he posted on X on Tuesday. “PVV is leaving the coalition.”This is a developing story and will be updated.
Run-Off Rats - By Nick Thompson

3 weeks ago | fishandboat.com.au | Nick Thompson

With an unexpected very wet August at first put a stop to any fishing plans until a mate of mine told me we’ve had enough run for some run off fun, and combined with a pupil free day followed by a weekend allowed me to get a few days in for some fishing targeting these run off rats. On day one me and my mate (Danny) split up between two boats to try and have a little fishing competition. We meet at the spot at around nine at the top of the tide.
Cedar Valley Bank Athletes of the Week

1 month ago | communitynewspapergroup.com | Nick Thompson

BoysAlex Torres, Vinton-ShellsburgAlex Torres is a mid to long distance runner for the Viking track and field team. This last week, Torres broke the school record in the 3200-meter run as just a junior, setting the bar at 9:44.35. He also won the 1600 as well in the same meet. GirlsElla Volz, Center Point-UrbanaElla Volz is a freshman player for the 12-ranked Storminâ€™ Pointers soccer team.
Bowling Scores

1 month ago | communitynewspapergroup.com | Nick Thompson

CEDAR MIXERSWON LOSTBERRY’S LANES234.5 110.5ELWICK ELECTRIC206.5 138.5KARR SUPER CONCRETE192.5 152.5BETTY’S FRESH PRODUCE175.5 166.5PIN POUNDERS174.5 170.5GUTTER GANG170.5 174.5LUCKY STRIKES155.5 189.5Men……. Game 233- Trevor Brown 231- Rich Rego 224- Shawn WhiteSer. 649- Trevor Brown 636- Shawn White 621- Rich RegoWomen……. Game 166- Kathie Adams 159- Lindsay Shaver 149- Erin StueckSer.
Prep Soccer Review: Vikettes fall to a PK, Benton boys drop opener

1 month ago | communitynewspapergroup.com | Nick Thompson

The 2025 soccer season began last week with all of the area teams in action. Vinton-Shellsburg girls, 0 at Hudson, 1The Vikette girls soccer team got back to action on Friday night when they took on No. 9 Hudson. It was a scoreless tie after the first half of play with both teams having solid runs at the net. In the second half, the Pirates were able to draw a penalty late, giving them a penalty kick opportunity.
V-S' Torres sets new 3200 school record at home Early Bird

1 month ago | communitynewspapergroup.com | Nick Thompson

VINTON - Wind and rain greeted racers on Friday night at the Vinton-Shellsburg Early Bird track meet, but that didn’t slow them down. Vinton-ShellsburgKaden Kerkman set a new personal record in the 100-meter dash, taking sixth place with a time of 11.90. Kashton Grimm also set a new PR in the 200, also taking sixth place in the event with a time of 24.14.
CPU boys, Union girls take second at Benton Early Bird

2 months ago | communitynewspapergroup.com | Nick Thompson

VAN HORNE - It was a blustery, chilly first outdoor meet for three area track and field teams Monday night at the Benton Early Bird Invitational. BoysCenter Point-UrbanaIt was a strong showing for the Stormin' Pointers on Monday night that saw two first place finishes. Nathan Miller won the 400-meter dash with a time of 51.12, a full second ahead of the second place finisher.
Lorenzen

2 months ago | communitynewspapergroup.com | Nick Thompson

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Bowling Scores

2 months ago | communitynewspapergroup.com | Byrons Baits |Nick Thompson

HI WAY LASSIESWON LOSTULTRA LOUNGE41 19THREE RIVERS INSURANCE37.5 22.5EXPRESS YOURSELF34 26FARMASI23.5 26.5CV TIMES33 27Game 211- Heidi Kirchner 197- Diana Robertson 197- Kristi ElwickSer. 562- Heidi Kirchner 523- Wendy Hill 512- Diana RobertsonCEDAR MIXERSWON LOSTBERRY’S LANES217.5 104.5ELWICK ELECTRIC189.5 132.5KARR SUPER CONCRETE176.5 145.5PIN POUNDERS167.5 154.5GUTTER GANG164.5 157.5BETTY’S FRESH PRODUCE156.5 165.5LUCKY STRIKES149.5 172.5Men…….
Knights close indoor season at Wartburg Invite

2 months ago | communitynewspapergroup.com | Nick Thompson

WAVERLY - The third and final Wartburg Indoor Invitational saw the Union Knights take their final indoor warmup. In the boys 55-meter dash, Levi Hadacheck and Evan Hanus both set new personal records with time of 6.75 and 6.86. Hadacheck qualified for the finals where he set another new PR with a time of 6.67, good for fifth place. Briar Mast qualified for the 55m-hurdle finals with an 8.62 in the prelims and in the finals, he set a new PR with a time of 8.51, good for fourth place.