N-P Student Dies of Drowning

Authorities say a 17-year-old has died while swimming in a northeast Iowa park.

The Chickasaw County sheriff’s office says Samuel Hake, of Nashua, died on Saturday at Chickasaw Park. Hake was an 11th grader at Nashua-Plainfield High School.

Authorities have given few details on how Hake died, and are still investigating his death.

School officials say they plan to provide counseling services for students.

The Nashua-Plainfield High School band canceled its performance at the Nashua Memorial Day ceremony. Hake had been an active member in the band.