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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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Wine and live music Nov. 15 will help rebuild Floyd County Fairgrounds
CHARLES CITY — An evening of wine, appetizers and live music from the Juni West band on Friday, Nov. 15, will help rebuilt the Floyd County Fairgrounds, which was damaged over the summer by a tornado. The fundraiser will be… Read More ›
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Floyd Grace UMC’s roast beef dinner, auction is Nov. 10
FLOYD — Grace United Methodists Church in Floyd will host its annual auction and roast beef dinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10. The cost to adults is $10, to children 5-12 years old is $4. Preschoolers… Read More ›
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Connell places 6th at State and other Charles City results
FORT DODGE — Charles City junior Kiki Connell placed sixth among the Class 3A girls at Saturday’s Iowa High School Cross Country Championships in Fort Dodge. The Comets placed 13th as a team. Complete results are published below. Girls Class… Read More ›
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DNR investigates Tama County fish kill
IOWA DNR VINING—DNR staff are investigating a manure spill that resulted in a fish kill on Wolf Creek about 2 miles northwest of Vining in Tama County. A manure applicator for Mayo Farm Inc. reported Thursday morning that a drag hose leaked… Read More ›
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DNR now accepting Derelict Building applications
Iowa DNR DES MOINES – The next round of funding for the 2020 Derelict Building Grant Program is open for applications through Feb. 20 at 4 p.m. The grant program was instituted by state legislation to help rural communities with populations of 5,000… Read More ›
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Floyd County Extension and Outreach November 2019 Calendar
Tuesday, November 5, 2019 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Pick A Better Snack – Washington 2nd Charles City 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Clover Kids – Charles City Charles City Wednesday, November 6, 2019 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Fresh Conversations – Rockford Rockford Thursday,… Read More ›
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Commercial Ag Weed, Insect, Plant Disease Course Set for Nov. 20
News Release Floyd County Extension will offer the Commercial Ag Weed, Insect and Plant Disease Management Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Wednesday, November 20, 2019. The program will be shown at locations across Iowa through the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP). … Read More ›
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White tails Unlimited Woodland Prairie Chapter Banquet is Nov. 9
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Annual Charles City Lions Club Book Sale Oct. 16-26
CHARLES CITY — The Lions Club has added hours to its annual Book Sale, which will offer up to 50,000 books. The sale will run Wednesday, Oct. 16-26, at 300 Gilbert St., Charles City. Use the east entrance of the… Read More ›
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‘Spooky Village’ is back in Nashua for 2019
Visit the “Spooky Village” at the Old Bradford Pioneer Village Museum from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 and Saturday, Oct. 26. Admission is $3.
