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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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FISHING REPORT: Use chubs on the bottom of the Cedar River north of Nashua for catfish
CHARLES CITY — Water levels in the Cedar River above Nashua are stabilizing, but remain elevated with high flows, according to the Iowa DNR. Water clarity is poor and water temperatures are in the mid-50’s. Use caution when boating in… Read More ›
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Comet Soccer says goodbye to graduating founders; boasts high gpa’s
The Charles City High School Soccer Program held its second end of the season potluck on Thursday night. Some news of note from the banquet was the academic success of these students — 31 of 46 players have a GPA… Read More ›
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FISHING REPORT: Clear Lake walleye liking minnows and leeches
CLEAR LAKE, Iowa – The water temperature of Clear Lake is in the low 60’s, according to the Iowa DNR. Walleye – Fair: Anglers are having success slip bobber fishing the rock reefs with jigs and a minnow or leech. With… Read More ›
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Butler County Fair coming up June 19-23
ALLISON, Iowa — “American Idol” winner Maddie Poppe will perform at the Butler County Fair, which runs from June 19-23 at the Fairgrounds in Allison. Caleb Lee Hutchinson will open for her grandstand concert that begins at 7:30 p.m. Friday,… Read More ›
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Charles City’s 2019 Party in the Park summer series begins June 7
Charles City Chamber of Commerce Charles City’s popular “Party in the Park” summer series returns in 2019 with five Friday night events that will run from 5-9 p.m. in Central Park. There will be free live entertainment, food and beverage… Read More ›
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Rural Charles City house destroyed by fire
From the CHARLES CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT The Charles City Fire Department (CCFD) responded to a passerby report of a house fire Thursday afternoon around 12:10PM at 2455 Miner Ave., Southwest of Charles City. Upon arrival, smoke and fire was visible… Read More ›
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PHOTOS: CCHS Prom 2019 king and queen
Cinnamon Evans and Bryant Mitchell II were crowned queen and king of the Charles City High School prom on Saturday during the Grand March in the competition gym.
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2018-19 CCHS Sports Photos
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CCHS Arts Photos
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Weather: Rain tonight, cloudy Wednesday
National Weather Service forecast Tonight (April 30) — Periods of showers. Low around 42. Breezy, with a northeast wind 11 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Wednesday… Read More ›
