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Newspaperman, professionally, since 1991
Husband since 1991
Father since 2001, triplets plus two
States I've lived in: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Idaho and Iowa
Graduate of Augsburg College, Minneapolis, Minn.
An offensive lineman who dreamt big
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CC youth softball to have 4-week season
NEWS RELEASE FROM THE CHARLES CITY SOFTBALL LEAGUS 2020 Charles City Softball LeagueGrades 1st-7th Parents and Players of Charles City Youth Softball League: We are excited to announce the decision to play ball this season! Due to the current circumstances,… Read More ›
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Nashua-Plainfield’s Jeff Trost 2020 Recipient of IGHSAU Golf Golden Plaque Award
IGHSAU News Release Nashua-Plainfield coach Jeff Trost is the 2020 golf recipient of the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union’s Golden Plaque of Distinction Award. Trost will be honored at the 2021 Iowa GIrls State Golf Meet. … Read More ›
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Helen Gwendaline Key, 96
IONIA — Helen Gwendaline Key age 96 of rural Ionia, IA died Thursday, May 7, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Hugeback – Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory… Read More ›
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June E. Merriss, 84
ROCKFORD — June E. Merriss, 84, of Rockford, IA died Monday, May 11, 2020 at her home. Arrangements are pending at this time.
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Craig Fisher, 68
CHARLES CITY — Craig Fisher, 68, of Charles City, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020, at home. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Craig Gerald Fisher was born on November 15, 1951, to Gerald and Leone (Rodamaker) Fisher… Read More ›
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Dona Steele, 86
CHARLES CITY — Dona Steele, 86, of Charles City, passed away Monday, May 11, 2020 at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a private… Read More ›
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Hannah Wood, 96
Hannah Mathilda (Rath) Wood, 96, entered her heavenly home on May 9, 2020 surrounded by her family. Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a private family funeral service will be held at Hauser… Read More ›
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Floyd County sees first COVD-19 death
Iowa has experienced 271 deaths because of COVID-19, as of Sunday night. In that total is one person from Floyd County. The Floyd County Department of Public Health on Monday announced the death of a person who was at least… Read More ›
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COVID-19 update: 11,671 positive cases, 252 deaths in Iowa
UPDATE, May 9, 2020 — Iowa’s COVID-19 death toll rose to 252 as of Friday. The total number of Iowans testing positive for the illness now at 11,671, with 5,011 confirmed recoveries, according to the Iowa Department of Public Health… Read More ›
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Minor Fire Early Thursday Morning in Charles City
News release from CCFD CHARLES CITY – The Charles City Fire Department (CCFD) responded to a report of a house fire with smoke throughout the home at 605 N. Iowa St. in Charles City at about 4:00AM Thursday morning. Upon arrival of the first… Read More ›
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Mama duck is back at Washington School
The Charles City School District sent out this update on Washington School’s mama duck: “Mama Duck is back and nesting in the Washington Courtyard. The live duck cam broadcasts Mama Duck as she keeps her eggs safe. In the next… Read More ›
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11 things to know about reopening of Floyd, Chickasaw, Butler, Cerro Gordo and Mitchell counties
Diners will be able to sit down in restaurants in 77 of Iowa’s 99 counties starting Friday, according to Gov. Kim Reynolds’ latest proclamation regarding restrictions put on Iowans to slow the spread of the COVID-19 illness, Her proclamation also… Read More ›
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Number of COVID-19 cases in Iowa rises to 8,641
STATE NEWS RELEASE, Saturday, May 2, 2020 DES MOINES – Today, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 757 additional positive cases for a total of 8,641 positive cases. There have been an additional 3,377 negative… Read More ›
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DNR investigates manure spill in Mitchell County
Iowa DNR news release STACYVILLE—The DNR is checking a fish kill after the report of a manure spill Thursday evening about three miles southeast of Stacyville in Mitchell County. About 8 p.m. Thursday, Primrose Sow Site notified DNR that about… Read More ›
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One person found dead in Charles City house damaged by fire
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Still no confirmed COVID-19 cases in Floyd County; 3 in Chickasaw
Floyd County has no confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of Monday, April 20, but only 91 people have been testes, according to the Iowa Department of Public Health. Statewide, 3,159 cases have been confirmed with 1,235 confirmed recoveries, while 79… Read More ›
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Iowa Covid-19 case total rises to 3,159
Iowa Governor’s Office news release — Mon, 04/20/2020 – 16:50 DES MOINES – Today, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 257 additional positive cases for a total of 3,159 positive cases. There have been an… Read More ›
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Iowa schools to extend closures through end of school year
NEWS RELEASE FROM THE IOWA GOVERNOR DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education announced today that all school districts and nonpublic schools will be closed for the remainder of the school year and will continue… Read More ›
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Iowa COVID-19 case total rises to 2,141; death toll at 60
SOURCE: Iowa Dept. of Public Health/Thursday, April 16, 2020 The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 146 additional positive cases for a total of 2,141 positive cases. There have been additional 660 negative tests for a… Read More ›
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Comment period open for Cambrex air quality permit until May 16
A Title V Operating Permit regarding air quality for Cambrex Charles City, Inc. is up for review with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. According to the DNR news release, the permits help protect Iowans’ health and air quality. DNR’s… Read More ›
